Day One: 10/21/09

So, day one. I've never done this whole blogging thing before, but after realizing how much time I spend throwing my opinions around on facebook, just to have them sink beneath the surface and lost in the ocean of new posts, that usually let us know that someone is "eating ramen noodles" or "taking the kids to the park" I figured I needed a new space for all the important stuff. The stuff I care about.

Lets begin...

This whole idea started after I started receiving negative feedback on my HONEST opinions regarding the University of Nebraska's football team, the one and only "gods gift to earth" Cornhuskers. Now why is it that people in this state refuse to look at facts, and rather go on unbridled loyalty to support a football team that is under achieving? Why is it so wrong that someone who lives in this state says "they just aren't that good?" In huskerland, (where everyone wishes it was still 1995...) this is a mortal sin. Now here are just a few of the responses that I have received, and my rebuttals to them:

1) They are just college KIDS!

No, they are young adults. Individuals the same age as these football player are allowed to go to war and die for their country. We do not call those individuals KIDS. These ADULTS are also receiving a free education, to play football. I paid for my education, and guess what, I can throw a lousy three yard pass play incomplete (a la Zack Lee). Should I get a scholarship for it? Please...

2) To be a good fan, you have to support them no matter what.

Not true. Actually, this is only true in....NEBRASKA. In all other sports, if things are not going well, as a fan you get to express that. Should I stand there and cheer for a team that put forth zero effort in a loss to Texas Tech? Hell no. I will boo and show my disgust. This is how change occurs. Had everyone been a loyal fan at all times, we would still be stuck with Solich or Clownahan. Please watch a major sporting team. When fans are unhappy, they have to let their voice be heard, and allow changes to be made. Nebraska is no different. So sit down, shut up.

3) Nebraska has the classiest fans in football.

It's nice to assign crowns to ourselves isn't it? Guess what? That doesn't help us win games. Neither does sell out streaks, big screen T.V.s or mythical best fan awards. Just because our stadium is filled with grey haired old ladies, does not mean we have to all act like we are sitting in front of the pope. Please, if you waste your money on a ticket to the game, and they are under performing...boo. The old lady behind you wont be able to hear you anyways.


So to end this rant. please just accept that Nebraska really isn't that good. Its not going to get good, and we will probably continue to be mediocre for a long time. Nebraska just isn't capable of hanging with the big boys. Until our high school ranks become more competitive nationally, we will continue to be mediocre collegiatly.

My prediction this week. NU-31, ISU-17. (for now)