re: Bernard Goodman and AJ Haulcy

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Not saying I disagree completely, but we are tied for the 2nd most natties at the turn of the century. We wet the bed in that regard the 2nd least of anyone.

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True and wins debates with fans of other schools. There's no denying the top of the board stats in that regard. However, in discussions like this amongst friends, context and the stories behind those years between titles have to be factored.
Can't expect an outsider to know the ins and outs of our successes and failures and the road taken to get there, as we wouldn't know theirs, but we know. And those that take off the shades every now and again are generally the ones with a more level headed approach, even toeing the line of "Debbie Downer" at times(read the rant on gamedays and the aftermath). Many of us have learned that it's better to be pessimistic and be surprised than optimistic and left disappointed(i still fall victim to this on most fall saturdays).
Our program is like any athlete loaded with potential but just can't quite develop into the elite many feel they are destined to be. Huge flashes of excitement only to be followed by frustration and failure based on unrealistic expectations placed by us. Its quite frustrating. Potential, moreso the expectations garnered because of it, is a bitch. But hey, we aren't Texas proclaiming to be elite with 1 title in over 50 years.