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A fellow fan's rant
Posted on 8/24/12 at 6:35 pm
Posted on 8/24/12 at 6:35 pm
When someone asks who I am, I tell them my name, that I am a soldier, and I love LSU and Saints football. I love my teams fella's I bleed purple, black, and gold. I visit this site as often as I can to get the latest on the passion that has brewed inside me for as long as I can remember. This site has been such a blessing to me through my struggles in war and training and for that I am thankful.
However, whether I'm looking at the rant, LSU Recruiting, or Saints Talk I always have to see comments and posts from negative "fans." I see a guy post statistics about Drew Brees then asks the question do we as fans believe he is one of the all time best. Instead of just reading then giving an honest personal opinion, someone reply's that they are not worried about that crap and stats do not mean anything blah blah blah. When someone posts on the recruiting site that they notice a recruit has dropped in the rankings and would appreciate if someone that knew would say why, he gets 10 reply's that rankings dont matter and stfu and gtfo. Did it ever occur that he mite just want to know if the player got hurt or something? That he doesn't care about star ranking but given that he has a brain, he figures there must be a reason?
Constant bashing of recruits, players, and coaches no matter the reason is beyond me. These are kids at LSU. They are someone's babies and grand babies. Recruits read this site every single day and so do the players.
Guys, what I'm getting at is even though some of you get aggravated when someone posts stats or questions that may irk your nerves, there are hundreds if not thousands that enjoy reading the posts. It's so annoying to have to skim through 20 pages of a hot topic because people want to reply "in" or "k" just to be a smartass or get their post count up. If you don't like what's being said then don't reply it's that simple. If you don't like a recruit that is wanting to come to LSU keep it to yourself or at the water cooler. If you hate JJ or JL or Shanle or Harper keep it to yourself. Because brothers, they are our team. They suit up in YOUR colors for YOUR team and YOUR town and state. I will root for them all I don't care how slow or bad they are. I hate going to all of these bases and countries and EVERYBODY is a Bama fan. It makes me sick because they don't know anything about the school. Let me tell you something guys, LSU and the Saints are hated it's true. They hate us outside Louisiana. Well let me tell you something, I would have crawled through hot coals to watch JJ throw an interception or to see Harper get burned. You take for granted what you love to bash on. I love my teams and I hate to see our own fans bash anyone that wears our colors in the trenches because it really is us against the world. Any recruit that comes to LSU will be one of my hero's and he will experience a fan base and crowd like no other on Saturdays in Death Valley!!
Love your team guys. Please don't be so negative. Because I can promise you, I'd trade places with you fella's watching the Tigers and Saints rather than over here in the desert sweating and missing home!
However, whether I'm looking at the rant, LSU Recruiting, or Saints Talk I always have to see comments and posts from negative "fans." I see a guy post statistics about Drew Brees then asks the question do we as fans believe he is one of the all time best. Instead of just reading then giving an honest personal opinion, someone reply's that they are not worried about that crap and stats do not mean anything blah blah blah. When someone posts on the recruiting site that they notice a recruit has dropped in the rankings and would appreciate if someone that knew would say why, he gets 10 reply's that rankings dont matter and stfu and gtfo. Did it ever occur that he mite just want to know if the player got hurt or something? That he doesn't care about star ranking but given that he has a brain, he figures there must be a reason?
Constant bashing of recruits, players, and coaches no matter the reason is beyond me. These are kids at LSU. They are someone's babies and grand babies. Recruits read this site every single day and so do the players.
Guys, what I'm getting at is even though some of you get aggravated when someone posts stats or questions that may irk your nerves, there are hundreds if not thousands that enjoy reading the posts. It's so annoying to have to skim through 20 pages of a hot topic because people want to reply "in" or "k" just to be a smartass or get their post count up. If you don't like what's being said then don't reply it's that simple. If you don't like a recruit that is wanting to come to LSU keep it to yourself or at the water cooler. If you hate JJ or JL or Shanle or Harper keep it to yourself. Because brothers, they are our team. They suit up in YOUR colors for YOUR team and YOUR town and state. I will root for them all I don't care how slow or bad they are. I hate going to all of these bases and countries and EVERYBODY is a Bama fan. It makes me sick because they don't know anything about the school. Let me tell you something guys, LSU and the Saints are hated it's true. They hate us outside Louisiana. Well let me tell you something, I would have crawled through hot coals to watch JJ throw an interception or to see Harper get burned. You take for granted what you love to bash on. I love my teams and I hate to see our own fans bash anyone that wears our colors in the trenches because it really is us against the world. Any recruit that comes to LSU will be one of my hero's and he will experience a fan base and crowd like no other on Saturdays in Death Valley!!
Love your team guys. Please don't be so negative. Because I can promise you, I'd trade places with you fella's watching the Tigers and Saints rather than over here in the desert sweating and missing home!
This post was edited on 8/24/12 at 9:20 pm
Posted on 8/24/12 at 6:39 pm to UnderhandRabbit
Wow you are in fact mad.
Question: WTF does you being a Soldier have to do with any of that?
Question: WTF does you being a Soldier have to do with any of that?
Posted on 8/24/12 at 6:49 pm to UnderhandRabbit
Thank you for your service, and I agree, but what does you being a soldier have anything to do with this?
Posted on 8/24/12 at 6:49 pm to UnderhandRabbit
Though I appreciate your service in the Army protecting our nation, it was your choice to join the service.
In fact, there are tons of Americans that would trade places with you for free meals and healthcare...
No, not really tons of Americans, but do you see how ridiculous that sounds? You get my respect for serving, but I do not respect you for trying to make us feel sorry for you.
Stay safe.
In fact, there are tons of Americans that would trade places with you for free meals and healthcare...
No, not really tons of Americans, but do you see how ridiculous that sounds? You get my respect for serving, but I do not respect you for trying to make us feel sorry for you.
Stay safe.
Posted on 8/24/12 at 7:02 pm to jptiger2009
Wow, there really are a bunch of idiots on this board. All he's asking, is instead of complaining about everything about your team, appreciate that you are here able to enjoy the game. Show some respect guys!
Posted on 8/24/12 at 7:06 pm to Tiger1242
quote:
Question: WTF does you being a Soldier have to do with any of that?
This. He's one of those guys that inserts it in every conversation he has with anyone. Like the guy that wears his Army PT shirt to the club in an effort to pick up chicks.
Posted on 8/24/12 at 7:08 pm to jptiger2009
Jptiger, your second sentence might be won of the dumbest and most disrespectful comments that I have ever read on this site.
Do you really think that there are tons of Americans that would trade their lives of sitting on the front porch all day getting free meals (food stamps) and free healthcare (Medicaid) with a soldier sitting in the middle of a war zone on foreign soil for his free meals (Ready to Eat meals) and free healthcare (to safe his life after losing limbs)?
Do you really think that there are tons of Americans that would trade their lives of sitting on the front porch all day getting free meals (food stamps) and free healthcare (Medicaid) with a soldier sitting in the middle of a war zone on foreign soil for his free meals (Ready to Eat meals) and free healthcare (to safe his life after losing limbs)?
Posted on 8/24/12 at 7:12 pm to DrTyger
This is an abortion of a thread. Kill it with fire.
Posted on 8/24/12 at 7:12 pm to UnderhandRabbit
shitty post is shitty
Posted on 8/24/12 at 7:13 pm to Terry the Tiger
quote:
Do you really think that there are tons of Americans that would trade their lives of sitting on the front porch all day getting free meals (food stamps) and free healthcare (Medicaid) with a soldier sitting in the middle of a war zone on foreign soil for his free meals (Ready to Eat meals) and free healthcare (to safe his life after losing limbs)?
I was in Iraq in 2004-5 and while dangerous, I ate some of the best meals of my life in chow halls in Basra, Balad and Baghdad. Good eatin' right thurrrrrr.
Posted on 8/24/12 at 7:18 pm to UnderhandRabbit
Thank you for your service. Not only do we have a spoiled fan base, but a spoiled country as well. Thanks again.
Posted on 8/24/12 at 7:19 pm to Terry the Tiger
quote:
won
it's ok
quote:
Do you really think that there are tons of Americans that would trade their lives of sitting on the front porch all day getting free meals (food stamps) and free healthcare (Medicaid) with a soldier sitting in the middle of a war zone on foreign soil for his free meals (Ready to Eat meals) and free healthcare (to safe his life after losing limbs)?
read again, T. To me, the comparison I used is as ridiculous as what he said. Understand?
Posted on 8/24/12 at 7:27 pm to bee Rye
Being retired military I made the same mistake of a post similar to this a while back. This spoiled group of simple minded bastards bashed the hell out of me for it. Same shite they are spewing to you my friend.
It is one of the reasons I have spent 7 years on this site with soo few posts. Would rather just read most of the time and not waste time trying to discuss anything as it is mostly a waste of time with 90% smart assed answers.
Thank you for your service and God Bless.
It is one of the reasons I have spent 7 years on this site with soo few posts. Would rather just read most of the time and not waste time trying to discuss anything as it is mostly a waste of time with 90% smart assed answers.
Thank you for your service and God Bless.
This post was edited on 8/25/12 at 7:48 am
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