New Poster Making People Mad

[hesscl34]

Originally Posted by Southpaw

"Believers" and fans are two different things. Believers are the type of people that think everything is fine, and Washington will be 13-3 or 12-4 at the worst at the end of this season. I actually heard that from a few people after the Giants game.

I am a die hard FAN of this team, and as much as I want them to win, I can also see their limitations. I commend believers for being able to maintain faith, but it's also a bit far fetched to think this team is performing anywhere close to championship level.

When I was growing up (back in the old Gibbs days), my father used to call the Redskins the “Heart Attack Skins”. .because they always seemed to come from behind.. it never seemed that easy.. and it was always stressful. It's how this team is. For some reason, it's our fate I think. Fight on, Fight on until you have won!!!! I HAVE FAITH!

[Southpaw]

Originally Posted by hesscl34

When I was growing up (back in the old Gibbs days), my father used to call the Redskins the “Heart Attack Skins”. .because they always seemed to come from behind.. it never seemed that easy.. and it was always stressful. It's how this team is. For some reason, it's our fate I think. Fight on, Fight on until you have won!!!! I HAVE FAITH!

If you'll look at my post in another thread, you'll see that "come from behind" is not in Mark Brunell's vocabulary.

http://www.thewarpath.net/redskins-l...tml#post226686

And I will always hold hope that Washington will turn things around, but blind faith is something I haven't had in more than a decade.

[BrunellMVP?]

no, we are not missing the point, we've not lost all hope...but we are realists..and the reality is the skins are an erratic team, without a decent QB.

i'm not gonna sit there and let you tell me i'm buying a brand new ferrari when its clearly a ford...

[Southpaw]

Originally Posted by BrunellMVP?

no, we are not missing the point, we've not lost all hope...but we are realists..and the reality is the skins are an erratic team, without a decent QB.

That's a portion of this forum that will tell you you're not a true fan for that kind of comment. Trust in the demigod Joe Gibbs or DIE!!!

[SmootSmack]

Originally Posted by Southpaw

That's a portion of this forum that will tell you you're not a true fan for that kind of comment. Trust in the demigod Joe Gibbs or DIE!!!

Then there are those who say those of us who believe and have faith (not blind faith) aren't true fans. Because real fans would be more critical

[724Skinsfan]

Uhhhh...I'm a more better fan than ...uhhh.... all y'all!

[Southpaw]

Originally Posted by TAFKAS

Then there are those who say those of us who believe and have faith (not blind faith) aren't true fans. Because real fans would be more critical

I actually commend the 100% faithful fans for being able to be so optimistic. I'm sure those are the type of fans that Snyder and company are the happiest to have, instead of the other side of the fence that questions every move that is made. But at this point, the organization should expect it, since all of the hooplah Snyder creates in the offseason has produced nothing but mediocrity.

[hesscl34]

Originally Posted by Southpaw

That's a portion of this forum that will tell you you're not a true fan for that kind of comment. Trust in the demigod Joe Gibbs or DIE!!!

Damn straight!!!

[SmootSmack]

I wish the biggest problem in my life is whether or not the Redskins lose on Sunday. But it's far from it, it's a fun diversion so why approach it with such negativity.

[MTK]

Originally Posted by TAFKAS

I wish the biggest problem in my life is whether or not the Redskins lose on Sunday. But it's far from it, it's a fun diversion so why approach it with such negativity.

That's what I'll never understand.

But I have to say I've run across the same thing outside of sports as well. I lurk on some of my favorite band's message boards and it seems like there are always a big chunk of people who rip the band left and right, hate the latest CD, hate the latest tours, etc., and I'm like damn if you hate the music so much why do you listen to them, go to the shows, and buy their CDs?? Where is the joy in ripping what you enjoy?

[Southpaw]

Originally Posted by TAFKAS

I wish the biggest problem in my life is whether or not the Redskins lose on Sunday. But it's far from it, it's a fun diversion so why approach it with such negativity.

I imagine football is a diversion for 99% of people that watch it. Making the comment that Washington is not a championship caliber team does not mean that my life is actually affected in any way, whether they win or lose, other than a little more profanity flying around my living room on Sunday during a loss.

And the word negativity is being used a bit too freely. Everyone on this forum shows "negativity" in one way or another, and there's basically two camps. The people that blame the secondary, the defensive front four, the offensive line, and after all of that, they might acknowledge that Brunell is playing inconsistent. Then there's the other side that blame Brunell first, and think everything is related to that. The only person who doesn't show any negativity at all is hess...

[Hog1]

Originally Posted by TAFKAS

I wish the biggest problem in my life is whether or not the Redskins lose on Sunday. But it's far from it, it's a fun diversion so why approach it with such negativity.

Nicely put