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Post by bearfoot on Sept 2, 2015 13:34:37 GMT -8
I usually like the guy as an analyst but thought he sounded like a jerk. Comparing supporting SDSU football to supporting Notre Dame football is absurd. He was also asked about the SDSU vs USD game specifically in terms of SDSU having to play this type of opponent and his answer simultaneously misses the question and makes little sense. Lastly he says SDSU is his favorite dark horse west coast team when he's really talking about ASU. Yo Aaron, maybe mix in a little decaf from time to time. Much of the sports media don't associate Arizona with the West Coast. Can't say I blame them.
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Post by bearfoot on Sept 2, 2015 13:36:29 GMT -8
he's always been a dope of the highest order. the epitome of the stereotype of the arrogant dumb jock. Dude was a jock, and can be arrogant, but he's pretty smart.
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Post by rebar619 on Sept 2, 2015 13:36:43 GMT -8
With a city full of transplants and carpetbaggers, it's a tough sell. And it's hard to stay away from the beach. Oldie Out Yeah, San Diego State is the only school near a beach. UCLA is near the beach too and they have never had any success...oh, wait. Nevermind.
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Post by zurac315 on Sept 2, 2015 13:36:45 GMT -8
With a city full of transplants and carpetbaggers, it's a tough sell. And it's hard to stay away from the beach. Oldie Out Every year SDSU has roughly 34,000 students, and every year SDSU pumps out 10,000 graduates, many of whom stay in town. I've never bought the beach excuse. SDSU football games are played in the evening, and in any event, who goes to the beach in October, November or December? The beach excuse is ridiculous. So is the pretty girl excuse. So is the there are lots of things to do excuse. Big money donors are waiting for success before they donate. They've got it backwards. The time to donate is when the team is doing poorly.
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Post by rebar619 on Sept 2, 2015 13:57:02 GMT -8
All the real Aztec fans should try posting on Aztecfight.com ... It's a much better board than this Is there a "real fan" filter over there that magically discerns the "real fans" from those that are merely pretending? I love the hubris of those that are compelled to separate what they deem the sheep from the goats.
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Post by rebar619 on Sept 2, 2015 14:03:05 GMT -8
Every year SDSU has roughly 34,000 students, and every year SDSU pumps out 10,000 graduates, many of whom stay in town. I've never bought the beach excuse. SDSU football games are played in the evening, and in any event, who goes to the beach in October, November or December? The beach excuse is ridiculous. So is the pretty girl excuse. So is the there are lots of things to do excuse. Big money donors are waiting for success before they donate. They've got it backwards. The time to donate is when the team is doing poorly. To play devil's advocate, why would anyone donate if they have no confidence in the administration to invest the donation in a way that will reap benefits? Some of us will donate no matter what, but if you are not an alumni you need hope that your money will go to some good before providing it.
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Post by HighNTight on Sept 2, 2015 14:04:40 GMT -8
All the real Aztec fans should try posting on Aztecfight.com ... It's a much better board than this Is there a "real fan" filter over there that magically discerns the "real fans" from those that are merely pretending? I love the hubris of those that are compelled to separate what they deem the sheep from the goats. I suppose one way to find out what kind of fans or filters are over there is to check it out ...I would have provided a link, but this board has a block on it (I wonder why?) Then you can make that determination for yourself
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Post by rebar619 on Sept 2, 2015 14:10:01 GMT -8
Is there a "real fan" filter over there that magically discerns the "real fans" from those that are merely pretending? I love the hubris of those that are compelled to separate what they deem the sheep from the goats. I suppose one way to find out what kind of fans or filters are over there is to click < http://***********/Forum-Aztec-Football> Then you can make that determination for yourself You miss the point entirely. I have lurked over there and know who/what is going on at that site. I just find it amusing that some deem themselves real fans and are in the seat of judgement to determine who is not. It is a classic case of putting others down to make yourself feel better.
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Post by HighNTight on Sept 2, 2015 14:16:21 GMT -8
You miss the point entirely. I have lurked over there and know who/what is going on at that site. I just find it amusing that some deem themselves real fans and are in the seat of judgement to determine who is not. It is a classic case of putting others down to make yourself feel better. actually I find this board to be very entertaining but lacking in information and constructive dialog -- I find that board to be informative and open to constructive criticism and civil discourse if I had to choose which board had more posters putting others down to advance their own ego's ... it would be this one -- but that's what makes it entertaining. Having said that ... this thread seems to support Aaron Taylor's criticism of Aztecs 'fans'
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Post by Deleted on Sept 2, 2015 14:46:39 GMT -8
look at all the Charger....oops Aztec fans here.
I'll ask one more time, when does a garden grow, before or after it's watered?
And no, a lot of you are not "real fans", if you don't get it look into the word and it's origin fanatic. Don't see too many Zealots FOR the football program here. Just those who care about the other things, WHO WE PLAY, WHAT BOWL ARE WE IN, DO WE HAVE A "NAME" at HC. You are all part of the water it after it grows crowd...the "SHOW ME" crowd.
Have fun jumping on the bandwagon this seasons, chumps.
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Post by Ambivalent_Fan on Sept 2, 2015 14:52:33 GMT -8
Sorry, but the competitive disadvantage, from which we, and Rocky, suffer is...well, Rocky. It's the same formula with each thread (Football thread) 1. Someone drafts an opinion 2. MOW lashes out against SDSU leadership - Rocky / Sterk / Hirschman 3. Someone then defends the leaders - telling MOW to "get lost"
4. MOW defends his position by claiming "foul" because someone personally attacked him rather than his opinions and uses the moment to do some more leadership bashing.
5. Several posts by the "usual suspects" created defending / attacking SDSU football program...never changing their basic opinions
6. Finally a poster then asks the rhetorical question, "why we can't all get along?"
7. People grow tired of the hijacked thread
8. New thread is started...return to step 1
Not very original...but it's the summer...soon there will be a variety SDSU to actually critic...wins/losses...and plenty of opinions of what is right/wrong with Aztec athletics...
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Post by myownwords on Sept 2, 2015 14:55:15 GMT -8
Sorry, but the competitive disadvantage, from which we, and Rocky, suffer is...well, Rocky. It's the same formula with each thread (Football thread) 1. Someone drafts an opinion 2. MOW lashes out against SDSU leadership - Rocky / Sterk / Hirschman 3. Someone then defends the leaders - telling MOW to "get lost"
4. MOW defends his position by claiming "foul" because someone personally attacked him rather than his opinions and uses the moment to do some more leadership bashing.
5. Several posts by the "usual suspects" created defending / attacking SDSU football program...never changing their basic opinions
6. Finally a poster then asks the rhetorical question, "why we can't all get along?"
7. People grow tired of the hijacked thread
8. New thread is started...return to step 1
Not very original...but it's the summer...soon there will be a variety SDSU to actually critic...wins/losses...and plenty of opinions of what is right/wrong with Aztec athletics...And aren't you ecstatic that you have the freedom to attack whenever you want?
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Post by Ambivalent_Fan on Sept 2, 2015 15:00:32 GMT -8
And aren't you ecstatic that you have the freedom to attack whenever you want? Not interested in attacking anyone at this moment...just making an observation about the thread evolutionary process on AM... ...but I do appreciate the freedom of speech that has been afforded me (if that's what you were referring to)...
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Post by FULL_MONTY on Sept 2, 2015 15:03:58 GMT -8
Sorry, but the competitive disadvantage, from which we, and Rocky, suffer is...well, Rocky. Curious, how is Rocky a competitive disadvantage to himself, the program, and we the fans? Is it Recruiting? Game Planning?, Coach Selection, Day to Day Operations, Game Day operations, Media Relations, Community Relations? Help me understand, how is Rocky Disadvantaging the program? Specifically what activities is Rocky doing or not doing to hamper us all? Please be specific, If Rocky is indeed the cancer, then let's put it on the table and discuss.
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Post by sdsustoner on Sept 2, 2015 15:16:00 GMT -8
With a city full of transplants and carpetbaggers, it's a tough sell. And it's hard to stay away from the beach. Oldie Out Every year SDSU has roughly 34,000 students, and every year SDSU pumps out 10,000 graduates, many of whom stay in town. I've never bought the beach excuse. SDSU football games are played in the evening, and in any event, who goes to the beach in October, November or December? When going to games isn't part of your student experience, then how could you expect it to become part of your life as an alumnus? That's the issue. Aztec games are like tobacco. You need to be hooked while young, or your odds of quitting increase.
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Post by myownwords on Sept 2, 2015 15:19:42 GMT -8
Sorry, but the competitive disadvantage, from which we, and Rocky, suffer is...well, Rocky. Curious, how is Rocky a competitive disadvantage to himself, the program, and we the fans? Is it Recruiting? Game Planning?, Coach Selection, Day to Day Operations, Game Day operations, Media Relations, Community Relations? Help me understand, how is Rocky Disadvantaging the program? Specifically what activities is Rocky doing or not doing to hamper us all? Please be specific, If Rocky is indeed the cancer, then let's put it on the table and discuss. Because we went through a horrible past 20 years, the administration, and some fans seem mesmerized by Rocky's "success" (fewer wins each of the last three years), and THAT is allowing us to drift toward increased invisibility nationally--again, in my opinion. If you feel that Rocky is THE guy to inject energy (not evidenced by fans' support) and winning P5 games on a regular basis, then it really does not matter what my views are on your checklist does it? And you were attempting rhetorical and sarcastic, not real questions--in my opinion. And from your "tone" and prior comments, you are obviously "offended" that anyone should doubt you, or Rocky. If you think he is the next Petersen or Patterson, then I'm not the guy with whom you really want to interact. At least not when it comes to Rocky, or the administration. Now maybe we can agree on basketball discussions, or even "campus planning", but football, in it's current form, appears to be great for you and others on this board. That's fine for you. For me, and most of San Diego, it is not.
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Post by myownwords on Sept 2, 2015 15:22:04 GMT -8
And aren't you ecstatic that you have the freedom to attack whenever you want? Not interested in attacking anyone at this moment...just making an observation about the thread evolutionary process on AM... ...but I do appreciate the freedom of speech that has been afforded me (if that's what you were referring to)... Very happy to hear that.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 2, 2015 15:34:27 GMT -8
Is there a "real fan" filter over there that magically discerns the "real fans" from those that are merely pretending? I love the hubris of those that are compelled to separate what they deem the sheep from the goats. I suppose one way to find out what kind of fans or filters are over there is to check it out ...I would have provided a link, but this board has a block on it (I wonder why?) Then you can make that determination for yourself It's not hard to find: circlejerk.com
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Post by HighNTight on Sept 2, 2015 15:43:00 GMT -8
I suppose one way to find out what kind of fans or filters are over there is to check it out ...I would have provided a link, but this board has a block on it (I wonder why?) Then you can make that determination for yourself It's not hard to find: circlejerk.com While I am sure you are a regular at the board you listed ... I want to thank you for providing an example of posters putting others down to advance their own ego. Meanwhile the site I was talking about with more information and constructive dialogue is this one >> AztecFight.Com
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Post by Deleted on Sept 2, 2015 15:44:17 GMT -8
It's not hard to find: circlejerk.com While I am sure you are a regular at the board you listed ... I want to thank you for providing an example of posters putting others down to advance their own ego. Meanwhile the site I was talking about with more information and constructive dialogue is this one >> AzteczFight.Com left hand or right?
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