I feel the exact same way. I usually get out of my funk by going to North Carolina, and this year it’s only slightly different. Going to DC to be with college roommates and then on to Durham. Still and all, these next few days will be a bit of a bummer.No more college hoops for seven months.
You are the specialist in this area. You tell us... Just because you are retired does not mean you can't diagnose us...I feel the exact same way. I usually get out of my funk by going to North Carolina, and this year it’s only slightly different. Going to DC to be with college roommates and then on to Durham. Still and all, these next few days will be a bit of a bummer.
Do you think we are addicts?
agree 100% 2012 we would have had to deal with Anthony Davis and Kentucky. Fair enough. But 2010 was our year for sure.I'm sad we lost AO and all the issues in 2012
Those two teams... So good
So heartbreaking
Stings still
Yes addicts of a healthy addiction competitively speakingI feel the exact same way. I usually get out of my funk by going to North Carolina, and this year it’s only slightly different. Going to DC to be with college roommates and then on to Durham. Still and all, these next few days will be a bit of a bummer.
Do you think we are addicts?
who wins masters?Not for me. Golf season begins...
who wins masters?
I have posted this before, but there are studies indicating that people who are fans of a team enjoy better mental health than those who aren’t. I believe it is a way to transcend the concerns of ego and join a collective consciousness. It always seems to feel better to celebrate with others (or share sadness) than to celebrate alone.You are the specialist in this area. You tell us... Just because you are retired does not mean you can't diagnose us...
For me, the essence of what you said is that our bball fandom gives me MANY friends, even though I may not have met a lot of them.I have posted this before, but there are studies indicating that people who are fans of a team enjoy better mental health than those who aren’t. I believe it is a way to transcend the concerns of ego and join a collective consciousness. It always seems to feel better to celebrate with others (or share sadness) than to celebrate alone.
Some would say the lows are too low to compensate for the highs, but I would not say that. March Madness is a particular challenge to us fans, because we know that all teams cry but one. Still, we want to revel in the Tourney and squeeze every ounce of joy and excitement from it that we can. If we only watch the Tourney because we want to see our team win it all, we will be bitterly disappointed. I think this year Syracuse fans successfully squeezed that Orange for every precious drop of juice!
YES. I will never forget when my daughter and I went to the Final Four in Atlanta and stood in a long line to get into a bar. There was a lot of outside seating but everything was full. I took a chance to look foolish and shouted out, “Anyone here from Syracusefan.com?” Immediately a table rose its hands. I yelled, “I’m bballbeadle.” They yelled back, “Beadle, get over here!” And that’s how we spent a very enjoyable and comfortably seated pre-game experience,For me, the essence of what you said is that our bball fandom gives me MANY friends, even though I may not have met a lot of them.
JTwho wins masters?
Plenty of time to gaze into the old crystal ball and formulate one's 2018-19 Iggy predictions.I might be in the minority but I think the spring and summer break is needed. 6 months of basketball is a lot. Not a bad thing to redirect our energy and time into non-sports related endeavors. The outdoor season here is so special that it would be almost criminal if we were locking ourselves away in our living rooms.
The best part of the break is the building anticipation for next year.
BBallbeadle…. but just think of the possibilities for a new Avitar …. We can start working on it now... and be ready for the next season... you know "Just wait till next year"... It's all good my friend. Lifes' greatest triumphs are often born on the heels of adversity.I feel the exact same way. I usually get out of my funk by going to North Carolina, and this year it’s only slightly different. Going to DC to be with college roommates and then on to Durham. Still and all, these next few days will be a bit of a bummer.
Do you think we are addicts?
Yes! We will have to come up with something triumphant, in order to match our team’s accomplishments! My yin/yang may have been too mellow. In 2019 I’m going to Kenya. Maybe I can come up with an African animal (Lion King - - too obvious?).BBallbeadle…. but just think of the possibilities for a new Avitar …. We can start working on it now... and be ready for the next season... you know "Just wait till next year"... It's all good my friend. Lifes' greatest triumphs are often born on the heels of adversity.
Really? We made the Sweet 16 when we didn't even think we would make the tournament and you call it one of the worst? Are you secretly a Hoo fan?I personally don't mind. One of the worst tournaments and seasons overall in recent memory. This break is a good palette cleanser.