What do you expect in our Week 5, Skins vs. Panthers matchup

[Monkeydad]

Skins 24
Panthers 13


Yeah, I'm one of the few here who actually root for my team to win.

[freddyg12]

Originally Posted by Buster

Skins 24
Panthers 13


Yeah, I'm one of the few here who actually root for my team to win.

rooting & predicting shouldn't be confused.

I'm done w/high expectations & optimism for a while, and I know I'm not alone.

[DynamiteRave]

Originally Posted by Buster

Skins 24
Panthers 13


Yeah, I'm one of the few here who actually root for my team to win.

Rooting blindly and rooting as a realist are two totally different things.

I'm sure Lions fans root for their team to win week after week but know that they probably won't.

I don't get why people who see flaws in their team are somehow less of a fan than people who are blind homers. Maybe it's just me, but I see there's an obvious line growing and there shouldn't be.

[GusFrerotte]

Originally Posted by DynamiteRave

Rooting blindly and rooting as a realist are two totally different things.

I'm sure Lions fans root for their team to win week after week but know that they probably won't.

I don't get why people who see flaws in their team are somehow less of a fan than people who are blind homers. Maybe it's just me, but I see there's an obvious line growing and there shouldn't be.

Good one Dynamite. Too many folks call other fans haters if they don't see a win coming our way on Sunday or don't like an aspect of how the team is playing. A fan should stay hopeful/positive for sure, but there are times when you know you are porbably going to bite the dust. My brother in law is a die hard Lions fan, always will root for them even if he thinks they will lose. I hope the Skins beat Carolina and somehow turn it around, but recent history has shattered those hopes time and time again. Just can't see us making the playoffs playing as poorly as we are now.

[GMScud]

Originally Posted by DynamiteRave

Rooting blindly and rooting as a realist are two totally different things.

I'm sure Lions fans root for their team to win week after week but know that they probably won't.

I don't get why people who see flaws in their team are somehow less of a fan than people who are blind homers. Maybe it's just me, but I see there's an obvious line growing and there shouldn't be.

One of the best things I ever read on this site was Daseal's signature: "Apparently not having unrelenting optimism means you're not a fan."

I will root for the Redskins always, but I'm not expecting diddly poo at this point. The way I see it, with the Redskins, expectations are premeditated resentments.

[SmootSmack]

Originally Posted by GMScud

One of the best things I ever read on this site was Daseal's signature: "Apparently not having unrelenting optimism means you're not a fan."

I will root for the Redskins always, but I'm not expecting diddly poo at this point. The way I see it, with the Redskins, expectations are premeditated resentments.

But then there are those with a hint of optimism who are labeled "kool-aid drinking non-realists"

[DynamiteRave]

Originally Posted by SmootSmack

But then there are those with a hint of optimism who are labeled "kool-aid drinking non-realists"

There's a difference in that though too. Optimism is one thing, but you know you're drinking kool-aid when you're thinking the Skins are going to put up 30+ a game when we haven't done that in something like 20+ games I think it was I heard? I could be wrong.

Optimism is fine, but blind faith is dangerous and then people wanna say that because people are pointing out flaws in the team and saying okay we're facing XYZ team this week, and here are the reasons I don't think we'll win, they get accused of being a hater and they must not be true fans and they must want the Skins to lose.

I mean, come on. Really?

[skinsfan_nn]

Originally Posted by DynamiteRave

There's a difference in that though too. Optimism is one thing, but you know you're drinking kool-aid when you're thinking the Skins are going to put up 30+ a game when we haven't done that in something like 20+ games I think it was I heard? I could be wrong.

Optimism is fine, but blind faith is dangerous and then people wanna say that because people are pointing out flaws in the team and saying okay we're facing XYZ team this week, and here are the reasons I don't think we'll win, they get accused of being a hater and they must not be true fans and they must want the Skins to lose.

I mean, come on. Really?

Your not wrong.

The last time this dreadful offense put up 30+, Mr. Joe Jackson Gibbs was still the Captain of the ship and we were heading to the playoffs.

And guess who the QB was...? Good guess Todd Collins! NOT SOUP.

We beat The Viks in Vik country 32-21, Week 16, Dec. 20/2007, with Todd Collins at the helm, thats the last time this team has posted over 30 points in any given game.

Coach Gibbs steps down after the Seattle loss in the playoffs.

Zorn is given the HC gig for the SKINS (Huge mistake a QB coach to O- Cordinator, oh change of heart I mean HC), then shortly after he marries SOUP, the marriage is now falling apart. They both suck, and will be out of DC shortly (Zorn before SOUP, but SOUP will follow!).

Now whos drinking kool aid...? Oh yea the Redskins, they are improving, getinng better and real close. To what I'm not quite so sure.

[Hog1]

Originally Posted by DynamiteRave

There's a difference in that though too. Optimism is one thing, but you know you're drinking kool-aid when you're thinking the Skins are going to put up 30+ a game when we haven't done that in something like 20+ games I think it was I heard? I could be wrong.

Optimism is fine, but blind faith is dangerous and then people wanna say that because people are pointing out flaws in the team and saying okay we're facing XYZ team this week, and here are the reasons I don't think we'll win, they get accused of being a hater and they must not be true fans and they must want the Skins to lose.

I mean, come on. Really?

...........hater.........