I, probably like many of you, find myself to be way too emotionally invested in this team... I feel like I can no longer do this to my family or myself. I have been looking forward to this game and dreading this game all week. Never once did I enjoy the game itself tonight, which kind of defeats the idea of sports as entertainment doesn't it?
I felt only disappointment, nervousness, a brief sense of relief and then on the 4th and 20 so many feelings... disbelief, rage and a feeling that the 4th and 20 conversion was all but inevitable. It was almost as if the football gods were against us... In all seriousness, I almost now know what it must feel like to be a Cubs fan.
I will likely not sleep well tonight, and for a guy who is 32 years old with 2 young kids that is absolutely ridiculous. I have spent way too much time on this board at work and at home this season... I know the team didn't play very well, but to lose on that play is far more devastating than what happened in 2005. It was a freak of luck that stabbed me straight through the heart.
I realize this wound is as raw as a freshly slaughtered cow, but I am pledging from this point forward to avoid this board and stop taking a fricking game played by a bunch of 18-20 year olds so seriously. I am going to find a new outlet for my entertainment… don't know what yet, but it aint going to be sports. I am taking an indefinite hiatus from this board for myself.
I'll see you all....tomorrow I guess.
Edit - Fixed title spelling.
You must be...you can't even spell correctly...
It was one of the worst beats ever. I have -3- now, Toledo 33-31 in Huskie Stadium in 02' or 03', Akron and now Miami. The Toledo game I could not see straight afterwards, but this game....4th & 20 chasing.....deflecting......and then the getting the wind knock out of you...it hurts....
(12-03-2010 11:06 PM)Huskie359 Wrote: [ -> ]I, probably like many of you, find myself to be way too emotionally invested in this team... I feel like I can no longer do this to my family or myself. I have been looking forward to this game and dreading this game all week. Never once did I enjoy the game itself tonight, which kind of defeats the idea of sports as entertainment doesn't it?
I hear ya there, I'm thinking the same thing right now.
I try to let myself really ride the wave on wins but try my best not to not to get as low on losses. I mean, this stuff isn't life or death and I'm reasonably certain my wife still loves me no matter how loudly I groaned at every Miami score tonight.
But that self control has been tested hard this game. I'm a grown-ass man and was near tears at losing this one. That's too extreme.
But ESPN's in V week and playing the clip of Jim Valvano saying if you laugh, you cry and you think in a day, it's a full day. I lived fully today. Tomorrow's a new day.
I don't know how much more I can take. If there is a way to lose an important game NIU will find a way.
I will never pick us to win a game ever again in any sport.
We could be #1 in the nation and we would lose to Eastern Michigan as time runs out.
Media, Announcers were starting to give us props and we sh** all over ourselves.
We are much better when no one cares about us.
When you start to believe - it is all over.
I'm as disappointed as anyone on this board. Since 1967 I've rooted for the Huskies, clebrated their wins and felt the disappointment of their losses. Life is cruel and sports is no exception. Tomorrow is another day, the start of the next chapter of the Huskie Football story maybe the next chapter will turn out better.
Man... We as Huskie fans can seriously not catch a dam break. Once we started getting attention and had a 17.5 spread, we lose by 6.
I agree with 359, the team crushed my heart today
As my buddy's dad once said, "That's why they play the games." 9 out of 10 times NIU would have beaten that team, but they didn't last night. We had no way of stopping their quarterback, and they shut down our awesome running back. So it goes.
(12-04-2010 05:42 AM)NIU8110 Wrote: [ -> ]Man... We as Huskie fans can seriously not catch a dam break. Once we started getting attention and had a 17.5 spread, we lose by 6.
I agree with 359, the team crushed my heart today
We caught one against Toledo,Temple and Western Michigan.
We blocked a FG and they missed an extra point!
Moral of the story: Do not focus on a Bowl game, when there is still a game at hand.
Temper your expectations and be grateful, for the victories.
You win 10 and lose 3, that is pretty good.
A Bowl win would be #11. And the Huskies have done that how many times? Does it really feel worse to be a Huskie today than in 2007? Rest up today and get ready for the Bowl picks on Sunday. After you get sucker punched losers stay down. Get ready to get your A's up and show what you got.
Thats all weak. I love being emotionally invested into the team. Sure, that comes with its down sides. Its a fun experience. Last night I went out with my girlfriend to watch the game at Goose Island and had a great night. She consoled me and we went out for a few more drinks to wash the loss down and it was nice. The Huskies get me out, get me passionate, and get me excited about my alma mater. I'm tired of this weak BS! The loss stings but then you slap yourself in the face on drive on. Or pout. You decide.
It has been officially noted: The sun did rise this morning. Let's see where we are a bowling!
(12-04-2010 10:23 AM)niuguy Wrote: [ -> ]Thats all weak. I love being emotionally invested into the team. Sure, that comes with its down sides. Its a fun experience. Last night I went out with my girlfriend to watch the game at Goose Island and had a great night. She consoled me and we went out for a few more drinks to wash the loss down and it was nice. The Huskies get me out, get me passionate, and get me excited about my alma mater. I'm tired of this weak BS! The loss stings but then you slap yourself in the face on drive on. Or pout. You decide.
That pretty much sums it up right there - let's get off the floor and win the bowl game
(12-04-2010 09:12 AM)Boca Rocket Wrote: [ -> ]A Bowl win would be #11. And the Huskies have done that how many times? Does it really feel worse to be a Huskie today than in 2007? Rest up today and get ready for the Bowl picks on Sunday. After you get sucker punched losers stay down. Get ready to get your A's up and show what you got.
Boca, this is actually very good advice. A good post. Of all the teams and fans of the MAC, only some of you Rocket fans have been on our board with congrats for winning the MAC west and with words of encouragement and consolation for our big loss last night. This Huskie fan wants to thank you guys.
I will remember the hands that reached out from Rocket fans and will do the same for you guys in your time of need. I still want NIU to always beat you though. ;-)
(12-04-2010 10:23 AM)niuguy Wrote: [ -> ]Thats all weak. I love being emotionally invested into the team. Sure, that comes with its down sides. Its a fun experience. Last night I went out with my girlfriend to watch the game at Goose Island and had a great night. She consoled me and we went out for a few more drinks to wash the loss down and it was nice. The Huskies get me out, get me passionate, and get me excited about my alma mater. I'm tired of this weak BS! The loss stings but then you slap yourself in the face on drive on. Or pout. You decide.
(12-04-2010 10:23 AM)niuguy Wrote: [ -> ]Thats all weak. I love being emotionally invested into the team. Sure, that comes with its down sides. Its a fun experience. Last night I went out with my girlfriend to watch the game at Goose Island and had a great night. She consoled me and we went out for a few more drinks to wash the loss down and it was nice. The Huskies get me out, get me passionate, and get me excited about my alma mater. I'm tired of this weak BS! The loss stings but then you slap yourself in the face on drive on. Or pout. You decide.
Niuguy, you are a positive influence on the board.
Always helps to have a GF to cheer one up.
Frankly after Gradkowski and Akron, I am prepared for the tough losses.
I do not feel the joy, elation and majesty of a MAC title.
(12-04-2010 10:31 AM)mrfdog558 Wrote: [ -> ]It has been officially noted: The sun did rise this morning. Let's see where we are a bowling!
New day. More annoyed about shoveling than yesterday's game.
(12-04-2010 10:23 AM)niuguy Wrote: [ -> ]Thats all weak. I love being emotionally invested into the team. Sure, that comes with its down sides. Its a fun experience. Last night I went out with my girlfriend to watch the game at Goose Island and had a great night. She consoled me and we went out for a few more drinks to wash the loss down and it was nice. The Huskies get me out, get me passionate, and get me excited about my alma mater. I'm tired of this weak BS! The loss stings but then you slap yourself in the face on drive on. Or pout. You decide.
Morning after voice of reason. It's one thing to feel a gut punched last night. If people are still feeling it today...come on.