I really hate the attitude of some alumni towards us that have lived here, loved Syracuse, and SU our whole lives. Keyword, some.
We are all fans. I could hate on those that didn't know a thing about Syracuse sports before they decided to attend the University, but I don't. People fall in love with the program. So, I understand and love the amount of fans we have across the world. The pomposity towards 'townies' just drives me insane when it happens.
Anyway, carry on. No need to really talk about Bowen, but interesting recruitment for sure. Also, it was a harmless tweet.
Bravo, JLine. Thank you for saying what some of us quiter types have had to hold in for a long time. I dont mean to harp on the poster in question, as I cant recall anything he's said before that was off putting to me, so I hope he knows this post isnt directed at him. However the arrogance of some, the "hieracrchy" of fandom as if it were some sort of entitlement, is a bit troublesome to me. As you noted, it comes from some, not all. Also noted time and time again on here is how little support some students give toward the teams, compared to other schools. When they graduate, after never having watched a game, do they have more right to talk about the team or their fan status than the poster who is being reamed out by folks who might think they're well meaning?
Even if some argue that the reaming was done with good intention, it doesn't take away from the wreak of elitism that some of the aforementioned put off. It's kind of like the continued cries for the return of the "payside", where folks who think they are better fans(because they have more money to burn? seriously, where is the logic) can get inside information that would be dangerous in the hands of common fan. SMH, because I am being dead serious. It was like how they had to be super secret about posting about the "secret recruit" last season, because they feared anyone posting about the dude would get sanctions leveled on the university. Am I the only one who finds that extremely humorous?
On to the original question at hand, right now it's fairly simple to see why JB isnt tossing around offers to everyone. There is one scholarship left, and multiple targets already. As an aside, how does anyone know whom the university has put feelers out for, unless a kid specifically says they haven't?
The bottom line is one fan expressed how much he would like to see a player play for his team, and lamented that the school hadn't made an offer yet. If it had any effect, it could have been a good one for all we know. No need to put others down, just because they dont live up to your model of "right". Maybe make a statement in the form of a question rather than ridiculing people if you want them to think about your point?
