Post by fanhood on Jun 16, 2010 19:10:24 GMT -8
Below is a post by a TCU fan on the MWC Board. This is the best post I have ever seen.
Well, it is finally time to issue a firm handshake to the Utes and send them on their way to the bigs. Considering the conference they are going to, they should probably prepare for a different reception. Probably a big wet kiss with a lot of tongue.
Now many of the Ute fans on this board are already experienced pros, but I thought it would be nice as a going away gift if we put together some instructional material so that the casual Ute fan will know how to speak and act as the fan of a team in an AQ conference.
For Instance:
1)
When referring back to a MWC team and the conference, be sure and always apply the tag, "Mid Major", even if it isn't necessary to the comment. For instance, never say "Boise State's record in football over the last 10 years proves they have a great program". Instead say "I guess Boise State has a decent football program for a Mid Major".
2)
Always belittle the Non-AQ teams schedule, even if you don't have a clue who they have played. "Well who wouldn't have a good record if you played their schedule".
3)Automatically elevate every team in your AQ conference to Herculean status. "If they (See #1) had to play week in and week out against the teams in our conference, they would be lucky to finish in the middle". (This one could be a little tricky to master. At first, you may find it difficult to sell this. Especially if you accidentally start naming your teams. "We have to play Washington, Washington State, Uhhh......". Always remember to just say "our Conference" and leave it at that. After all, you are an AQ conference!)
4)
In conversation, take an air of complete indifference about any (See #1) conference. A good way to do this is to make a comment and throw in a team that is not even in the lowly conference being discussed. This will impress the other AQ members in the conversation that you care so little about their conference that you don't even know the teams. EX: "Can you imagine what our record would be if we played in the MWC against teams like SDSU, UNLV and UTEP....."
5)
When you get your ++++ kicked by one of these "Mid-Majors", never fret. Just apply the old standby, "Well anyone can get up and win one game.......We are their Super Bowl........Our team had no incentive playing the likes of.......". Then, of course, you immediately follow with #3.
6)
If none of the previous opportunities arise, simply belittle the Schools, their facilities, their fans, their attendance (It is ok to be off by as much as 10,000), their city, heck, even their state.
These are just a few. Feel free to add to the list.
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Well, it is finally time to issue a firm handshake to the Utes and send them on their way to the bigs. Considering the conference they are going to, they should probably prepare for a different reception. Probably a big wet kiss with a lot of tongue.
Now many of the Ute fans on this board are already experienced pros, but I thought it would be nice as a going away gift if we put together some instructional material so that the casual Ute fan will know how to speak and act as the fan of a team in an AQ conference.
For Instance:
1)
When referring back to a MWC team and the conference, be sure and always apply the tag, "Mid Major", even if it isn't necessary to the comment. For instance, never say "Boise State's record in football over the last 10 years proves they have a great program". Instead say "I guess Boise State has a decent football program for a Mid Major".
2)
Always belittle the Non-AQ teams schedule, even if you don't have a clue who they have played. "Well who wouldn't have a good record if you played their schedule".
3)Automatically elevate every team in your AQ conference to Herculean status. "If they (See #1) had to play week in and week out against the teams in our conference, they would be lucky to finish in the middle". (This one could be a little tricky to master. At first, you may find it difficult to sell this. Especially if you accidentally start naming your teams. "We have to play Washington, Washington State, Uhhh......". Always remember to just say "our Conference" and leave it at that. After all, you are an AQ conference!)
4)
In conversation, take an air of complete indifference about any (See #1) conference. A good way to do this is to make a comment and throw in a team that is not even in the lowly conference being discussed. This will impress the other AQ members in the conversation that you care so little about their conference that you don't even know the teams. EX: "Can you imagine what our record would be if we played in the MWC against teams like SDSU, UNLV and UTEP....."
5)
When you get your ++++ kicked by one of these "Mid-Majors", never fret. Just apply the old standby, "Well anyone can get up and win one game.......We are their Super Bowl........Our team had no incentive playing the likes of.......". Then, of course, you immediately follow with #3.
6)
If none of the previous opportunities arise, simply belittle the Schools, their facilities, their fans, their attendance (It is ok to be off by as much as 10,000), their city, heck, even their state.
These are just a few. Feel free to add to the list.
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