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re: On the topic of using "we" and "us" when speaking of the LSU football team.
Posted on 10/18/18 at 2:55 pm to Philippines4LSU
Posted on 10/18/18 at 2:55 pm to Philippines4LSU
quote:So then, do you consistently use them interchangeably? If you read through your history, will you find, "They beat Georgia," and "we lost to Florida?"
I'll be the first to admit I use the two interchangeably. It really boils down to what rolls off the tongue better in a particular context.
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Posted on 10/18/18 at 2:58 pm to CelticDog
Got my PhD at lsu, anything affiliate with LSU I feel some ownership of... when I say we or us when talking about the football team it is because that is an arm of the university.
This post was edited on 10/18/18 at 2:59 pm
Posted on 10/18/18 at 3:01 pm to GeauxTigerNation
Idk why people get like that when fans use "we" and "us" when referring to "our" teams, lol. It's really pretty gay for people to get upset about it like they do. I call other teams "them" and "they", hell, i dont see what the problem is. Whatever, it just isn't an issue really. It shows how miserable some people are is all.
Posted on 10/18/18 at 3:10 pm to GeauxTigerNation
I'm just a fan. I use "we".
Posted on 10/18/18 at 3:22 pm to LSU Alumnus
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So then, do you consistently use them interchangeably? If you read through your history, will you find, "They beat Georgia," and "we lost to Florida?"
Yep.
Posted on 10/18/18 at 3:24 pm to Philippines4LSU
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Posted on 10/18/18 at 3:28 pm to GeauxTigerNation
3 generations of my family graduated from LSU, starting in the 1950's.
I grew up hearing Tiger Stadium in my back yard.
I'm saying "we". Frick the haters.
I grew up hearing Tiger Stadium in my back yard.
I'm saying "we". Frick the haters.
Posted on 10/18/18 at 3:32 pm to GeauxTigerNation
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Why do people get so salty about this?
My problem is it’s usually the trashiest portion of the fanbase that has no ties to the school that uses it.
Posted on 10/18/18 at 3:36 pm to GeauxTigerNation
I do it all the time. There's nothing wrong with it.
But there is a line. This week for example. LSU plays MSU, but a lot of the fans focus is on the Alabama game. Some people act like there's a problem with us looking to the Alabama game as if by overlooking MSU will cause us to lose.
As a PLAYER and COACH, yes. Do not overlook MSU. Do not think about the Alabama game this week. Focus on who you play Saturday. As a FAN and SPECTATOR, it doesn't matter what we focus on. It will have ZERO impact on the game.
So people going into threads saying "We have a game this week! Why are you looking to Alabama! Don't overlook MSU!" Stop lol. We have no impact on the games. It doesn't matter what we focus on. Chill out.
But there is a line. This week for example. LSU plays MSU, but a lot of the fans focus is on the Alabama game. Some people act like there's a problem with us looking to the Alabama game as if by overlooking MSU will cause us to lose.
As a PLAYER and COACH, yes. Do not overlook MSU. Do not think about the Alabama game this week. Focus on who you play Saturday. As a FAN and SPECTATOR, it doesn't matter what we focus on. It will have ZERO impact on the game.
So people going into threads saying "We have a game this week! Why are you looking to Alabama! Don't overlook MSU!" Stop lol. We have no impact on the games. It doesn't matter what we focus on. Chill out.
Posted on 10/18/18 at 3:39 pm to GeauxTigerNation
I think it's common for fans to use this terminology, and I have no issue with it. I do find it funny when us as fans talk about having to focus on the upcoming game and not look ahead though.
Posted on 10/18/18 at 3:39 pm to slackster
Someone bitched about it on a thread I made today lol
Posted on 10/18/18 at 4:08 pm to Harry Caray
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I wouldn't want to be closely associated with ULL either
Pretty sure they and every other team feel the same about you.
Posted on 10/18/18 at 4:11 pm to GeauxTigerNation
How 'bout them Tigers, what?!?!
Posted on 10/18/18 at 4:13 pm to mdomingue
Anyone who complains about fans using "we" to describe the team they root for is really too much of an a-hole to worry about their opinion. Fans have a lifelong connection to their team. Use "we" and don't think twice about it.
Posted on 10/18/18 at 4:18 pm to GeauxTigerNation
IMHO, if I can get in a stadium with 100k of my closest friends and affect the outcome of a game by intimidating an opponent, juicing up my team OR make the opposing team's offense jump offsides to help kill a drive then I get to say "We".
Posted on 10/18/18 at 4:43 pm to GeauxTigerNation
It sure helps with the pronouns.
If I'm going to use "they/them" for the other team, it just makes it easier to use, "we/us" to refer to LSU. Otherwise you end up using "them" for both teams, and it gets confusing.
If I'm going to use "they/them" for the other team, it just makes it easier to use, "we/us" to refer to LSU. Otherwise you end up using "them" for both teams, and it gets confusing.
Posted on 10/18/18 at 4:50 pm to GeauxTigerNation
I personally try not to do it ( oocasionally I do just out of habit) but you have to be a weapons grade douche to complain about something like this.
Posted on 10/18/18 at 4:56 pm to Baloo
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Anyone who complains about fans using "we" to describe the team they root for is really too much of an a-hole to worry about their opinion. Fans have a lifelong connection to their team. Use "we" and don't think twice about it.
Posted on 10/18/18 at 5:12 pm to Harry Caray
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Yeah like the fat frick cajun asking for queso on his burrito plays professional baseball, dick.
Posted on 10/18/18 at 5:18 pm to SuperFanDan
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IMHO, if I can get in a stadium with 100k of my closest friends and affect the outcome of a game by intimidating an opponent, juicing up my team OR make the opposing team's offense jump offsides to help kill a drive then I get to say "We".
Truth. Vegas usually awards ~3 points to the home team.
I consider myself partly responsible for a portion of that.
So every home game, i score about 0.00003 points
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