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[QUOTE="bballbeadle, post: 1982513, member: 548"]
Flacusian, what a soothing, thoughtful post! I value it even more highly because you have been grieving, yet are still able to to find a good way to look at our team's struggles. Basketball has always been a mental health firewall for me, and this year I've needed it more than ever because of . . . "him." "It." The "situation." You addressed something that has greatly contributed to my angst, which was Boeheim's apparent praise for our team and their prospects. How eagerly did I grab onto those words and use them to psyche myself up for a team that was great from the get go! As others have stated, I did not expect to witness such extremes in bad play. It really knocked me backwards.

We all understand intellectually that to be a fan, we paddle through the bad times in order to surf high with the good times. But this paddling, especially when we are feeling low and vulnerable, can be daunting. Thank you for providing me with respite from my feverish thoughts, and a reminder that all is not lost. I will straighten my spine, not only for SU basketball, but for the wider world!
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