I don't know if the rest of the world fully understands football in the state of Florida.

Most of us at UCF grew up around these parts. We're surrounded by ACC, Big East, and SEC teams that dominate decades at a time (okay, well, maybe UF doesn't, but Spurrier acted like he did). We REALLY don't care for losing. One or two L's mean a bad season -- I grew up in a hurricane-football household, that means either a) no championship or B) UM's under NCAA sanctions again

You start pushing 70,80,90 on the rankings, my god. When theres a lot of horrible teams in front of you, what does that say about your program? We aren't used to that, will never be used to that, and we will never be content with that. Syracuse has one of the worst defenses in the country, and they shut us down. For the love of god, let us piss/moan/cry/rant for a little bit. We aren't okay with mediocrity (okay okay, screw mediocrity, we f'n suck).

And as far as talking trash... I see nothing wrong with confidence (with or without reason), and I have zero problem with shoving my foot in my mouth. This is what we do in FL growing up. In HS, you were either a UM, UF, or FSU. You talked trash constantly simply because of the hyper-competitive nature of our sports. It's become second nature to us.

That being said I promise that when the better team wins, you'll hear me congratulate them (ahem). Undertand that by talking ****** to each other constantly, when another football program comes by, we get to take a break and pass it on to them. Some friends of mine went to blacksburg (a fairly hostile environment) a few weeks back, and said the biggest ******** there were other UCF fans. It's in our blood. Get over it.

I'm *SO* glad to see people finally jumping on the anti-Coach K bandwagon. (A coach/players shouldn't be doing the trash talking, by the way.. Leave that to the fans.) Too bad UCF just offered him a 5 year extension? Our only hope is that he goes off to coach BC next year.

Just my two (three) cents worth.

Those of us growing up in Ohio and Michigan wouldn't understand winning or tradition at all. :rolleyes:

rulethirty Wrote:I don't know if the rest of the world fully understands football in the state of Florida.

Most of us at UCF grew up around these parts. We're surrounded by ACC, Big East, and SEC teams that dominate decades at a time (okay, well, maybe UF doesn't, but Spurrier acted like he did). We REALLY don't care for losing. One or two L's mean a bad season -- I grew up in a hurricane-football household, that means either a) no championship or B) UM's under NCAA sanctions again

You start pushing 70,80,90 on the rankings, my god. When theres a lot of horrible teams in front of you, what does that say about your program? We aren't used to that, will never be used to that, and we will never be content with that. Syracuse has one of the worst defenses in the country, and they shut us down. For the love of god, let us piss/moan/cry/rant for a little bit. We aren't okay with mediocrity (okay okay, screw mediocrity, we f'n suck).

And as far as talking trash... I see nothing wrong with confidence (with or without reason), and I have zero problem with shoving my foot in my mouth. This is what we do in FL growing up. In HS, you were either a UM, UF, or FSU. You talked trash constantly simply because of the hyper-competitive nature of our sports. It's become second nature to us.

That being said I promise that when the better team wins, you'll hear me congratulate them (ahem). Undertand that by talking ****** to each other constantly, when another football program comes by, we get to take a break and pass it on to them. Some friends of mine went to blacksburg (a fairly hostile environment) a few weeks back, and said the biggest ******** there were other UCF fans. It's in our blood. Get over it.

I'm *SO* glad to see people finally jumping on the anti-Coach K bandwagon. (A coach/players shouldn't be doing the trash talking, by the way.. Leave that to the fans.) Too bad UCF just offered him a 5 year extension? Our only hope is that he goes off to coach BC next year.

Just my two (three) cents worth.

I didn't realize how SPECIAL you are. Please, we're so sorry for not posting with "kid gloves" concerning your special situation. Please pardon us so that you can "talk smack/cry/complain/boast" in peace. Once again, we're sorry to have overlooked the unfairness that Florida football has put on your program and expectations.

rulethirty Wrote:Most of us at UCF grew up around these parts. We're surrounded by ACC, Big East, and SEC teams that dominate decades at a time.

Gee, we're ONLY surrounded by ACC, Big East, SEC and Big 10 teams. :rolleyes:

Rest assured that all UCF fans don't share those opinions. While I understand what rulethirty is trying to say, I think its very naive to think that teams in Ohio and Michigan, etc don't have the same problems that we do here in Florida. Its the same thing- smaller school having to deal with trying to gain attention from the BIGGER programs that have winning traditions.

I will say, I think the only thing that makes UCF a little unique is that we are such a young program so fans might expect more because they don't know any better. But regardless we are all in the same situation for the most part.

As for THE KNIGHT TIME, I nominate him for pinhead of the week! You should see the 180 he pulled on our ucf message board. Now he is calling out the players on the MB :rolleyes:

His post are getting so...... :snore: whoops sorry I dosed off.