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Message: [QUOTE="DonLightfoot, post: 1611752, member: 3562"] Agree, it is very difficult to watch this team right now and last year as well. Don't know if next year will be that much better since there will be three seniors leaving and maybe two underclassman leaving (Lydon & Richardson), although neither is really ready for the next level in my opinion. We may also be faced with a couple of transfers (Howard and Joseph) due to lack of playing time. I think Howard will be getting a lot more time the rest of this season and, unfortunately, Joseph would not be a real loss. I honestly believe Howard should and will stick around. I will be somewhat optimistic if Lydon, Richardson and Howard all return. If not, next year could be just as bad. Having said all that, it comes down to true team loyalty. I became a fan in the early 1980's so I have not been around as long as the original poster. It started when I watched a game in the dome on TV and the team had a Canadian (Leo Rautins) as one of their stars. I was hooked. I am also an avid fan of the Oakland Raiders (since 1967) and the NY Islanders (since 1975). Those two pro teams have had some great Championships over the years, but nothing for a long, long time. All of my three favourite teams certainly get under your skin when they play bad and I find myself yelling at the TV quite a lot. I even went so far as to get American satellite service here in Ontario (shhhh) just so I could get more Orange games. Raiders and Islanders are rarely shown in my area which is frustrating. Without the availability of streaming I may not ever get to see some of the games. For both my Raiders and Islanders I see good things in the next few years so hopefully the bad cycle will be over. I will cheer for my teams regardless of how well or poor they play. That's just the true nature of a real fan. Syracuse has always been the one constant as they have been competitive almost every year. Not looking good right now, but do we really think it will stay this bad for long? I am critical of the team like any fan. Just have to keep your chin up and support them. [/QUOTE]

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