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Post by gbtruther on Dec 12, 2022 16:07:50 GMT -6
Hey hey look at that, a post game interview from the coach and the star of the game!!!! I have to give proper credit to the athletic department for doing that, it is much appreciated from my perspective! I did notice that some of our contributors who were active in the next coach thread or comment after losses are missing from the post game thread after the team won. Do we need to call the local authorities and do a wellness check since some of their joy was stolen by the GB win??? See, I'm more interested in the whereabouts of a certain mod that only shows face when the team wins one of their few games to attempt to gloat. Reminder that only people that actually care enough to post on a niche message board for a team with a dwindling fanbase actually DO want the team to succeed, but some of us are realists and actually take perspective on the happenings in and around the games. Its okay to put your hand up once in a while and say he gotcha here. We can all get along. I think we all know the team has a long way to go but 2 wins in 3 games is better than what we were dealing with.
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Post by Former uwgb men’s manager will on Dec 12, 2022 16:27:48 GMT -6
I was a manger for uwgb mens for four winning seasons. Winning is a lot more fun then losing in college men’s basketball. I know this seems cliche.
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Post by kmell822 on Dec 12, 2022 16:38:53 GMT -6
Hey hey look at that, a post game interview from the coach and the star of the game!!!! I have to give proper credit to the athletic department for doing that, it is much appreciated from my perspective! I did notice that some of our contributors who were active in the next coach thread or comment after losses are missing from the post game thread after the team won. Do we need to call the local authorities and do a wellness check since some of their joy was stolen by the GB win??? See, I'm more interested in the whereabouts of a certain mod that only shows face when the team wins one of their few games to attempt to gloat. Reminder that only people that actually care enough to post on a niche message board for a team with a dwindling fanbase actually DO want the team to succeed, but some of us are realists and actually take perspective on the happenings in and around the games. well said
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Post by GBPhoenix1 on Dec 12, 2022 16:53:34 GMT -6
Hey hey look at that, a post game interview from the coach and the star of the game!!!! I have to give proper credit to the athletic department for doing that, it is much appreciated from my perspective! I did notice that some of our contributors who were active in the next coach thread or comment after losses are missing from the post game thread after the team won. Do we need to call the local authorities and do a wellness check since some of their joy was stolen by the GB win??? See, I'm more interested in the whereabouts of a certain mod that only shows face when the team wins one of their few games to attempt to gloat. Reminder that only people that actually care enough to post on a niche message board for a team with a dwindling fanbase actually DO want the team to succeed, but some of us are realists and actually take perspective on the happenings in and around the games. We have now entered a world that only showing up to gloat after victories is being viewed on equal footing as only showing up to talk smack after losses. One type of post is a quick read through and the other type is an attempt to burn down what is left of the program. As a poster on this niche forum I would have less issue with people talking smack when the are also equally willing to celebrate any success. One can appreciate a victory without endorsing the current status of the program. Being realistic those who prefer smack talk are likely to have plenty more chances to do so over those who prefer celebration. It feels less like an agenda is being pushed when certain posters don't contribute equally.
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Post by yayphoenixyay on Dec 12, 2022 17:06:42 GMT -6
See, I'm more interested in the whereabouts of a certain mod that only shows face when the team wins one of their few games to attempt to gloat. Reminder that only people that actually care enough to post on a niche message board for a team with a dwindling fanbase actually DO want the team to succeed, but some of us are realists and actually take perspective on the happenings in and around the games. We have now entered a world that only showing up to gloat after victories is being viewed on equal footing as only showing up to talk smack after losses. One type of post is a quick read through and the other type is an attempt to burn down what is left of the program. As a poster on this niche forum I would have less issue with people talking smack when the are also equally willing to celebrate any success. One can appreciate a victory without endorsing the current status of the program. Being realistic those who prefer smack talk are likely to have plenty more chances to do so over those who prefer celebration. It feels less like an agenda is being pushed when certain posters don't contribute equally. Again, you’re vastly overestimating the real-world effect that this message board has. Unfortunately the team hasn’t given many of us a lot to be cheerful about lately, and that sentiment is echoed to an extent, here. How can we actually support the program in a non-vapid way? Perhaps by making small contributions to the team, going to games, etc. The team does not live and die by this message board. But hey, if attending one, if not two games on this west coast swing is “an attempt to burn the program down,” I guess I’m just full of kerosene.
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Post by gbtruther on Dec 12, 2022 17:11:31 GMT -6
We have now entered a world that only showing up to gloat after victories is being viewed on equal footing as only showing up to talk smack after losses. One type of post is a quick read through and the other type is an attempt to burn down what is left of the program. As a poster on this niche forum I would have less issue with people talking smack when the are also equally willing to celebrate any success. One can appreciate a victory without endorsing the current status of the program. Being realistic those who prefer smack talk are likely to have plenty more chances to do so over those who prefer celebration. It feels less like an agenda is being pushed when certain posters don't contribute equally. Again, you’re vastly overestimating the real-world effect that this message board has. Unfortunately the team hasn’t given many of us a lot to be cheerful about lately, and that sentiment is echoed to an extent, here. How can we actually support the program in a non-vapid way? Perhaps by making small contributions to the team, going to games, etc. The team does not live and die by this message board. But hey, if attending one, if not two games on this west coast swing is “an attempt to burn the program down,” I guess I’m just full of kerosene. For what its worth Cody Scwartz once quoted my post in a newspaper interview when i was rightfully trashing him.
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Post by gbtruther on Dec 12, 2022 17:12:13 GMT -6
I was a manger for uwgb mens for four winning seasons. Winning is a lot more fun then losing in college men’s basketball. I know this seems cliche. I agree Will! Would be great to get back to those way. You are a lucky man to have your manager time fall when we were winning. Had to be a blast!
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Post by doublej on Dec 12, 2022 17:54:38 GMT -6
Hey hey look at that, a post game interview from the coach and the star of the game!!!! I have to give proper credit to the athletic department for doing that, it is much appreciated from my perspective! I did notice that some of our contributors who were active in the next coach thread or comment after losses are missing from the post game thread after the team won. Do we need to call the local authorities and do a wellness check since some of their joy was stolen by the GB win??? Finally some post game presser video, been missing that. If anyone has connections to the social media/communications contact with the athletic dept to let them know it would be great to get these uploaded to youtube after the games. If they don't have the staff for it, I will do it for free after the home games if need be......
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Post by GBPhoenix1 on Dec 12, 2022 18:21:18 GMT -6
We have now entered a world that only showing up to gloat after victories is being viewed on equal footing as only showing up to talk smack after losses. One type of post is a quick read through and the other type is an attempt to burn down what is left of the program. As a poster on this niche forum I would have less issue with people talking smack when the are also equally willing to celebrate any success. One can appreciate a victory without endorsing the current status of the program. Being realistic those who prefer smack talk are likely to have plenty more chances to do so over those who prefer celebration. It feels less like an agenda is being pushed when certain posters don't contribute equally. Again, you’re vastly overestimating the real-world effect that this message board has. Unfortunately the team hasn’t given many of us a lot to be cheerful about lately, and that sentiment is echoed to an extent, here. How can we actually support the program in a non-vapid way? Perhaps by making small contributions to the team, going to games, etc. The team does not live and die by this message board. But hey, if attending one, if not two games on this west coast swing is “an attempt to burn the program down,” I guess I’m just full of kerosene. I think you are vastly underestimating the real world effect. The number of players, coaches, athletic directors, donors and family members that I know for sure that have read this board over the years is way higher than I ever would have thought. If we lose one recruit, player, coach, administrator, fan or donors full engagement over a single word written here it probably wasn't worth it. That means those in this niche world have to pull even more weight. I respect the effort of going to games both near and far. I also think the showing up only to talk smack doesn't represent your best efforts.
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Post by shooting the J on Dec 12, 2022 22:06:59 GMT -6
Hey hey look at that, a post game interview from the coach and the star of the game!!!! I have to give proper credit to the athletic department for doing that, it is much appreciated from my perspective! I did notice that some of our contributors who were active in the next coach thread or comment after losses are missing from the post game thread after the team won. Do we need to call the local authorities and do a wellness check since some of their joy was stolen by the GB win??? See, I'm more interested in the whereabouts of a certain mod that only shows face when the team wins one of their few games to attempt to gloat. Reminder that only people that actually care enough to post on a niche message board for a team with a dwindling fanbase actually DO want the team to succeed, but some of us are realists and actually take perspective on the happenings in and around the games. You're nothing more than a troll who's only goal is to bring the program down. I don't answer to you. You'll never reach your goal, because you're simply not bright enough to raise a following.
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Post by yayphoenixyay on Dec 13, 2022 11:30:54 GMT -6
See, I'm more interested in the whereabouts of a certain mod that only shows face when the team wins one of their few games to attempt to gloat. Reminder that only people that actually care enough to post on a niche message board for a team with a dwindling fanbase actually DO want the team to succeed, but some of us are realists and actually take perspective on the happenings in and around the games. You're nothing more than a troll who's only goal is to bring the program down. I don't answer to you. You'll never reach your goal, because you're simply not bright enough to raise a following. I don’t think you were trying to be funny, but that is one of the most unintentionally hilarious bits of texts I’ve ever read. Ah, yes, the troll who travels far and wide to watch the Nix for the better part of the last two and a half decades, has only made troll comments over 1000+ times on here, only in troll fashion, who is friends with former players in some elaborate conspiracy to bring the team down under our little troll bridge. No, it couldn’t be that the team just sucks right now and I, along with many others, point out the obvious because we actually do care about this team. Focus on spreading positivity in the next pre-game thread if you think that’ll conjure up a win against the Tommies.
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Post by GBPhoenix1 on Dec 13, 2022 11:51:52 GMT -6
I think there are two questions at play.
1. Is Will Ryan capable of turning this program around?
2. Do you want Will Ryan to turn this program around?
For most detractors, question one is a no and question two would be a yes. Most people that are down have seen enough to believe he isn't capable but they don't have an aversion to him.
Yay, would you answer yes to question #2? Based on your posts I don't think you would. That is the part I can't understand. Other than some philosophical issues with what you perceive as nepotism, is there a reason you don't want him to succeed? You admittedly have been against him since day one.
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Post by gbtruther on Dec 13, 2022 14:24:38 GMT -6
I think there are two questions at play. 1. Is Will Ryan capable of turning this program around? 2. Do you want Will Ryan to turn this program around? For most detractors, question one is a no and question two would be a yes. Most people that are down have seen enough to believe he isn't capable but they don't have an aversion to him. Yay, would you answer yes to question #2? Based on your posts I don't think you would. That is the part I can't understand. Other than some philosophical issues with what you perceive as nepotism, is there a reason you don't want him to succeed? You admittedly have been against him since day one. I know this was Directed at Yay, however I would like to throw a few thoughts out there. To answer number 1 I do think there is a slight chance of it. I have been one of the most negative people towards him on the board, but I do think if he hits on one recruiting class from in the state it could really start something. My hope is that getting a guy like Donovan Short can start this. And obviously the answer to #2 is yes. I just think it is hard to have patience and that is where most people are frustrated. This was the year to see progress. It was reasonable to give him a pass for the last two years. However, we have not seen much progress this year so far and that is extremely frustrating.
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Post by yayphoenixyay on Dec 13, 2022 15:44:53 GMT -6
I think there are two questions at play. 1. Is Will Ryan capable of turning this program around? 2. Do you want Will Ryan to turn this program around? For most detractors, question one is a no and question two would be a yes. Most people that are down have seen enough to believe he isn't capable but they don't have an aversion to him. Yay, would you answer yes to question #2? Based on your posts I don't think you would. That is the part I can't understand. Other than some philosophical issues with what you perceive as nepotism, is there a reason you don't want him to succeed? You admittedly have been against him since day one. Answer to one is obviously no. Therefore, I do not believe two is in the realm of possibility. They are non-sequiturs. Obviously, I am playing with semantics, here, but what I want and what I think is possible are two different entities. I see Will as emblematic of a larger problem in sports, in general. It is toleration of mediocrity because of what is familiar. Really, this situation is not unlike that of Joe Barry, for Packer fans, here. He is not capable of turning the defense around, even though I'd love him to. I also think that the will to will Will to succeed, despite the obvious problems, could also be harmful in the long-run. Say we win 12 games next year, then 14 the year after, and then plateau at maybe 16 wins, then we have wasted those years. Ultimately, as a fan of almost 25 years, watching this backslide is hard to stomach, so yes, I obviously want someone to turn this ship around. However, I have seen enough to know Will is not the answer long term, even if we string together a few wins this year and next. Cheerleading or critiquing him on here is not going to make a difference either way to what Josh Moon decides to do with him.
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Post by GBPhoenix1 on Dec 13, 2022 21:16:00 GMT -6
I think there are two questions at play. 1. Is Will Ryan capable of turning this program around? 2. Do you want Will Ryan to turn this program around? For most detractors, question one is a no and question two would be a yes. Most people that are down have seen enough to believe he isn't capable but they don't have an aversion to him. Yay, would you answer yes to question #2? Based on your posts I don't think you would. That is the part I can't understand. Other than some philosophical issues with what you perceive as nepotism, is there a reason you don't want him to succeed? You admittedly have been against him since day one. Answer to one is obviously no. Therefore, I do not believe two is in the realm of possibility. They are non-sequiturs. Obviously, I am playing with semantics, here, but what I want and what I think is possible are two different entities. I see Will as emblematic of a larger problem in sports, in general. It is toleration of mediocrity because of what is familiar. Really, this situation is not unlike that of Joe Barry, for Packer fans, here. He is not capable of turning the defense around, even though I'd love him to. I also think that the will to will Will to succeed, despite the obvious problems, could also be harmful in the long-run. Say we win 12 games next year, then 14 the year after, and then plateau at maybe 16 wins, then we have wasted those years. Ultimately, as a fan of almost 25 years, watching this backslide is hard to stomach, so yes, I obviously want someone to turn this ship around. However, I have seen enough to know Will is not the answer long term, even if we string together a few wins this year and next. Cheerleading or critiquing him on here is not going to make a difference either way to what Josh Moon decides to do with him. This is a fancy way to avoid answering question #2. I will ask again, do you want him to succeed? Getting back to 16 wins and plateauing does get the team back to Linc level. His regular season win totals the last 3 years were 12, 17 & 16. I know you were good with that so what changed?
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