Take a Step Back...Please

[Rekdiver]

I’ve read all our posts and certainly commented on a few. Our ( with emphasis on Our) team lost a game. We are 7-1. It’s time to back away from the ledge and appreciate all we’ve done to date instead of opining on the demise of our program and fan base. 5 years Into this FBS transition we are doing just fine.
Breathe deep fellow Mountaineer. We will be fine.

[NavyApp]

I’ve read all our posts and certainly commented on a few. Our ( with emphasis on Our) team lost a game. We are 7-1. It’s time to back away from the ledge and appreciate all we’ve done to date instead of opining on the demise of our program and fan base. 5 years Into this FBS transition we are doing just fine.
Breathe deep fellow Mountaineer. We will be fine.

Thank you for this!

[asu7]

I concur. We had one bad game that we still had a shot to win against a rival in rough conditions. I think we go against SC and give them hell.

[WVAPPeer]

All the previous seasons we have had to rely on other things happening outside of our control - heck, that even happened some years in FCS - as I said in another thread - I feel it will all fall into place like it has in the past and will continue to feel that way until it doesn't -

[Apptrain]

Keep in mind. We could be Troy.

[AppStFan1]

We are definitely fine. We have no shot at a NY6 like some kept talking about, which made our board look crazy. Even if GSU does not lose a game a 10-2 or 11-1 finish is still a very good season. We need to hope for a GSU loss but if we could somehow win out we still had a great season. I think we had some who have become so invested in being ranked and going to a NY6 instead of just worrying about each opponent. Because of that many are in panic because it is either that or bust in their minds. As long as we don't lose the next two games there is no reason to worry. Hopefully our coaches and players fight hard the next few weeks because we can still have a special season.

[Saint3333]

Guys if we play that game the day before or after without that wind we win the game by 10.

See everyone in Columbia.

[The Rock]

I agree that 7-1 is great and things are much better than they seem after a tough loss. It’s just inexplicable that we came out so flat and southern came out so hyped. And I mean that in terms of attitude and effort , not in game execution or X’s and O’s. The fact that the loss was to the iggles makes it that much worse.

[appst89]

We are definitely fine. We have no shot at a NY6 like some kept talking about, which made our board look crazy. Even if GSU does not lose a game a 10-2 or 11-1 finish is still a very good season. We need to hope for a GSU loss but if we could somehow win out we still had a great season. I think we had some who have become so invested in being ranked and going to a NY6 instead of just worrying about each opponent. Because of that many are in panic because it is either that or bust in their minds. As long as we don't lose the next two games there is no reason to worry. Hopefully our coaches and players fight hard the next few weeks because we can still have a special season.

No, it does not make our board look crazy. It makes it look like a fan board. I am so sick of seeing fans being lectured on here for not being the right kind of fan. Every one of us has our own life with our own worries and concerns. Nobody should be lectured if they have to leave early or not go to the game at all. Nobody should be lectured if they want to talk about what might be. All of this is supposed to be fun. Part of the fun is getting excited about what could be and talking about it. Whether we, as fans, worry about the next opponent is completely irrelevant. We can think about the next game or the last game or the Texas A&M game in 2022 or where we are going to dinner after the game and it makes not one bit of difference to how the team performs. Some folks seem so wrapped up in trying to tell other fans how to behave and what to think that I wonder if they are enjoying any of this at all. This is a fan board. Just let fans be fans.

[ASUTodd]

We are definitely fine. We have no shot at a NY6 like some kept talking about, which made our board look crazy. Even if GSU does not lose a game a 10-2 or 11-1 finish is still a very good season. We need to hope for a GSU loss but if we could somehow win out we still had a great season. I think we had some who have become so invested in being ranked and going to a NY6 instead of just worrying about each opponent. Because of that many are in panic because it is either that or bust in their minds. As long as we don't lose the next two games there is no reason to worry. Hopefully our coaches and players fight hard the next few weeks because we can still have a special season.

No, it does not make our board look crazy. It makes it look like a fan board. I am so sick of seeing fans being lectured on here for not being the right kind of fan. Every one of us has our own life with our own worries and concerns. Nobody should be lectured if they have to leave early or not go to the game at all. Nobody should be lectured if they want to talk about what might be. All of this is supposed to be fun. Part of the fun is getting excited about what could be and talking about it. Whether we, as fans, worry about the next opponent is completely irrelevant. We can think about the next game or the last game of the Texas A&M game in 2022 or where we are going to dinner after the game and it makes not one bit of difference to how the team performs. Some folks seem so wrapped up in trying to tell other fans how to behave and what to think that I wonder if they are enjoying any of this at all. This is a fan board. Just let fans be fans.

You complete me.....

[AppStFan1]

We are definitely fine. We have no shot at a NY6 like some kept talking about, which made our board look crazy. Even if GSU does not lose a game a 10-2 or 11-1 finish is still a very good season. We need to hope for a GSU loss but if we could somehow win out we still had a great season. I think we had some who have become so invested in being ranked and going to a NY6 instead of just worrying about each opponent. Because of that many are in panic because it is either that or bust in their minds. As long as we don't lose the next two games there is no reason to worry. Hopefully our coaches and players fight hard the next few weeks because we can still have a special season.

No, it does not make our board look crazy. It makes it look like a fan board. I am so sick of seeing fans being lectured on here for not being the right kind of fan. Every one of us has our own life with our own worries and concerns. Nobody should be lectured if they have to leave early or not go to the game at all. Nobody should be lectured if they want to talk about what might be. All of this is supposed to be fun. Part of the fun is getting excited about what could be and talking about it. Whether we, as fans, worry about the next opponent is completely irrelevant. We can think about the next game or the last game of the Texas A&M game in 2022 or where we are going to dinner after the game and it makes not one bit of difference to how the team performs. Some folks seem so wrapped up in trying to tell other fans how to behave and what to think that I wonder if they are enjoying any of this at all. This is a fan board. Just let fans be fans.

You are right. It is a fan board. We use to read WCU board and laugh about how crazy they sound all the time. It does make those fans look crazy to everyone else. Obviously it does not effect how our team does but I guess if someone wants to be the butt of jokes and say crazy untrue stuff it is their right.

I was not trying to be a kill joy by saying we were not a top 25 caliber team yet but I was trying to temper expectations because we had a lot to do in order to really prove we are top 25 for sure and do what people were talking about. I feared a loss to GSU and SC both could happen. If we lose to SC some on here will meltdown but all that will mean is we are definitely not top 25 or even top 40. It still won't keep us from winning the SBC.

Getting excited about something that will happen is for sure good but it is not healthy to dream of things that have no shot and then instantly hit panic and go bonkers on here when we lose one game. LOL

We still can achieve our main goals and thus have a lot to play for. Next is SC and that is all that matters right now. #BeatSC

[AppStFan1]

I agree that 7-1 is great and things are much better than they seem after a tough loss. It’s just inexplicable that we came out so flat and southern came out so hyped. And I mean that in terms of attitude and effort , not in game execution or X’s and O’s. The fact that the loss was to the iggles makes it that much worse.

Bottom line was that GSU outplayed us and used the weather to their advantage. Zac had a bad game as well. This was a rival game. Anything can happen. Never, and I repeat never, assume we will win or lose to GSU. It is the one game in the SBC above all that you never truly know what will happen.

[AppStFan1]

Guys if we play that game the day before or after without that wind we win the game by 10.

See everyone in Columbia.

We still win if we play better such as don't try to force the run as much, hit a field goal and catch those passes but the weather certainly hurt the passing game at times. I do not think GSU is a better team at all. They were just better that night.

See you in Columbia! #BeatSC #BeatCocks LOL

[WataugaMan]

We are definitely fine. We have no shot at a NY6 like some kept talking about, which made our board look crazy. Even if GSU does not lose a game a 10-2 or 11-1 finish is still a very good season. We need to hope for a GSU loss but if we could somehow win out we still had a great season. I think we had some who have become so invested in being ranked and going to a NY6 instead of just worrying about each opponent. Because of that many are in panic because it is either that or bust in their minds. As long as we don't lose the next two games there is no reason to worry. Hopefully our coaches and players fight hard the next few weeks because we can still have a special season.

No, it does not make our board look crazy. It makes it look like a fan board. I am so sick of seeing fans being lectured on here for not being the right kind of fan. Every one of us has our own life with our own worries and concerns. Nobody should be lectured if they have to leave early or not go to the game at all. Nobody should be lectured if they want to talk about what might be. All of this is supposed to be fun. Part of the fun is getting excited about what could be and talking about it. Whether we, as fans, worry about the next opponent is completely irrelevant. We can think about the next game or the last game of the Texas A&M game in 2022 or where we are going to dinner after the game and it makes not one bit of difference to how the team performs. Some folks seem so wrapped up in trying to tell other fans how to behave and what to think that I wonder if they are enjoying any of this at all. This is a fan board. Just let fans be fans.

You complete me.....

LOL

[appdaze]

As our fanbase expands with each passing year, as Yosef cabin gains users every year, as we become a bigger program in general, we have to accept that we are going to acquire more vocal fair weather fans. Every loss like this we will have these exact threads, word for word, show up. Its the nature of the beast for the modern, digital, fanbase.

[Rekdiver]

Ok. I asked all to take a step back not to start this all over again!!!!!

[Seattleapp]

We are definitely fine. We have no shot at a NY6 like some kept talking about, which made our board look crazy. Even if GSU does not lose a game a 10-2 or 11-1 finish is still a very good season. We need to hope for a GSU loss but if we could somehow win out we still had a great season. I think we had some who have become so invested in being ranked and going to a NY6 instead of just worrying about each opponent. Because of that many are in panic because it is either that or bust in their minds. As long as we don't lose the next two games there is no reason to worry. Hopefully our coaches and players fight hard the next few weeks because we can still have a special season.

No, it does not make our board look crazy. It makes it look like a fan board. I am so sick of seeing fans being lectured on here for not being the right kind of fan. Every one of us has our own life with our own worries and concerns. Nobody should be lectured if they have to leave early or not go to the game at all. Nobody should be lectured if they want to talk about what might be. All of this is supposed to be fun. Part of the fun is getting excited about what could be and talking about it. Whether we, as fans, worry about the next opponent is completely irrelevant. We can think about the next game or the last game or the Texas A&M game in 2022 or where we are going to dinner after the game and it makes not one bit of difference to how the team performs. Some folks seem so wrapped up in trying to tell other fans how to behave and what to think that I wonder if they are enjoying any of this at all. This is a fan board. Just let fans be fans.

I usually agree with you but you are kind of proving his point by lambasting him. All he said and he’s right by the way, is this board became completely obsessed with hypothetical, post season scenarios halfway through the season. My lame stance is pretty clear, I like our team quietly going out and beating people. I don’t like our board becoming a bunch of entitled, delusionists. Obviously what we write on here doesn’t affect the players. But the constant back slapping and accolades telling them how great they are to a group of 18-21 year olds just may affect their edge. Southern played how we usually play better teams. Our guys played like all they had to do was show up, look cool and the win would be given to them because there was a 20 next to their name. Yes being ranked is cool. But not really earning it and bloviating about where we’re gonna be ranked BEFORE we’ve even beaten the opponents in front of us ain’t cool. I’d love for us to get back to the workman like approach to our opponents and watch victories pile up, THEN worry about the other things.

[APPRIDE]

Bottom line was that GSU outplayed us and used the weather to their advantage. Zac had a bad game as well. This was a rival game. Anything can happen. Never, and I repeat never, assume we will win or lose to GSU. It is the one game in the SBC above all that you never truly know what will happen.

With the upcoming weeks undoubtably having long threads re: Georgia Southern AND Georgia State, can we agree as discussed before (I thought?) that Georgia Southern is to be referred as GS and Georgia State is to referred to as GSU?

(like we changed to App State on boards and the ASU stayed w/ Arkansas State)

[Rekdiver]

“Help me help you”

[AppStFan1]

We are definitely fine. We have no shot at a NY6 like some kept talking about, which made our board look crazy. Even if GSU does not lose a game a 10-2 or 11-1 finish is still a very good season. We need to hope for a GSU loss but if we could somehow win out we still had a great season. I think we had some who have become so invested in being ranked and going to a NY6 instead of just worrying about each opponent. Because of that many are in panic because it is either that or bust in their minds. As long as we don't lose the next two games there is no reason to worry. Hopefully our coaches and players fight hard the next few weeks because we can still have a special season.

No, it does not make our board look crazy. It makes it look like a fan board. I am so sick of seeing fans being lectured on here for not being the right kind of fan. Every one of us has our own life with our own worries and concerns. Nobody should be lectured if they have to leave early or not go to the game at all. Nobody should be lectured if they want to talk about what might be. All of this is supposed to be fun. Part of the fun is getting excited about what could be and talking about it. Whether we, as fans, worry about the next opponent is completely irrelevant. We can think about the next game or the last game or the Texas A&M game in 2022 or where we are going to dinner after the game and it makes not one bit of difference to how the team performs. Some folks seem so wrapped up in trying to tell other fans how to behave and what to think that I wonder if they are enjoying any of this at all. This is a fan board. Just let fans be fans.

I usually agree with you but you are kind of proving his point by lambasting him. All he said and he’s right by the way, is this board became completely obsessed with hypothetical, post season scenarios halfway through the season. My lame stance is pretty clear, I like our team quietly going out and beating people. I don’t like our board becoming a bunch of entitled, delusionists. Obviously what we write on here doesn’t affect the players. But the constant back slapping and accolades telling them how great they are to a group of 18-21 year olds just may affect their edge. Southern played how we usually play better teams. Our guys played like all they had to do was show up, look cool and the win would be given to them because there was a 20 next to their name. Yes being ranked is cool. But not really earning it and bloviating about where we’re gonna be ranked BEFORE we’ve even beaten the opponents in front of us ain’t cool. I’d love for us to get back to the workman like approach to our opponents and watch victories pile up, THEN worry about the other things.

I like the quiet approach too. We have people on here assuming we are going to win every game. Those who think 12-0 is easy have never played sports. Going 12-0 in D3 is super hard to do. Unless there is a very wide talent gap you never truly know.

Just going 10-0 is hard but I still don't give a team credit for that if they have not beaten anyone good. I'm not sold that Minnesota is deserving of their ranking so their fans would be crazy to start talking playoffs. Now, if they win the next 3 games then they absolutely won't look dumb for talking about it because then they have a shot. I wish we would wait until there is actually a chance of it.

All that matters now is South Carolina. The polls, bowls, and even Georgia State is not relevant. Those very people who want to skip ahead are the ones who overreact both on the good and bad end.