Fantasy Football Gone Too Far?
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September 23, 2011While We’re Waiting serves as the early morning gathering of WFNY-esque information for your viewing pleasure. Have something you think we should see? Send it to our tips email at tips@waitingfornextyear.com.
Former Buckeye Jon Thoma on the Buckeyes’ struggles and the fan reaction- “The debacle in south Florida reminded me of the empty seats in the ‘Shoe we came back to the week after USC in ’08 against Troy. 2008 was my fourth season as a Buckeye, and the first time I had ever seen the bleachers of Ohio Stadium during a game. It reminded me that we live in a “what have you done for me lately” world where even the greatest fans can become enemies. The easy thing for a fan to do is boo. Just like a baby cries when it does not get what it wants, uneducated fans will boo. Under appreciative fans will boo. Meanwhile, the kids on the field will continue to try their hardest to win games and put smiles on the faces of those in the stands. A booing fan does not help his team. A booing fan is only joining the defense. If you plan on booing this Saturday, please do everyone a favor and wear black and gold so there is no confusion.” [Thoma/Eleven Warriors]
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“The schedule makers could be doing the Browns another favor this week as they host an 0-2 Dolphins team that is struggling under coach Tony Sparano. In fact, Sparano finds himself on the “hot seat” already – and boy are we glad we don’t have to talk about that here in Cleveland for the time being. Reportedly Miami owner Stephen Ross is running out of patience with Sparano, saying that “the team is not holding up its end of the bargain.” Hopefully the Browns can do their part to keep the heat on Sparano come Sunday at Cleveland Browns Stadium.” [Red Right 88]
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Interesting take on conference realignment-“The rapidly evolving conference affiliation story has been in the headlines again this week. But there seems to be something brewing under this cauldron of shifting conferences. When the water is done boiling, it is becoming apparent that there will be 4 Super Conferences containing 16 teams each. Who the final teams are, who’s on the bubble and who’s out will be debated. However, the cynical mind believes there is something more sinister going on – the exit of 64 schools from the NCAA or the negotiation of the NCAA “Super Division 1.” [Blogger So Dear]
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Big League Stew has been running a daily series called ‘Detention Lectures’ for MLB teams out of the playoff races. Today was the Indians turn at the desk. Old friend Vince Grzegorek is the dean. [Big League Stew]
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Finally, you have to see this video of Ohio University Bobcats players screaming like school girls when the new black jerseys are revealed. [Hustle Belt]
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As an OU grad, that was kind of painful to watch. But for a school like OU, any news is good news right? I think they are on the right track in both football and hoops.
@ Thoma- BOOOOOOOO!!!
What would happen to the NCAA basketball tournament if the 4 superconferences left or if they forced a higher NCAA division? Boo! That’s going to mess up the awesomeness of watching teams like VCU and George Mason upset their way to the Final Four. It’s not as much fun to root for a struggling Clemson or Georgia team to make the Final Four if the tournament became all 64 superconference teams and no one else.
From an athlete’s point of view, I totally understand what Thoma is saying here. But there’s also the fan perspective. Last week’s effort was an embarrassment: we expect more–much more–from our team. If a similar poor effort is displayed at home, then fans have a right to express to the team how disappointed they are. Rather than take it as “these ingrates don’t appreciate us”, it should be motivation to do better. I did really well on my ACT and SAT back in high school. Does that mean I should demand respect for it now in my profession? If someone criticizes my efforts at work this afternoon, are they being ungrateful for what I’ve accomplished in the past? Of course not. I’m forced to prove myself at what I do just about every day, and for as long as I do it. So are the players who represent the Ohio State University on the football field.
@3: I think they should keep the conferences as they are now for basketball and the non-revenue sports, and then explore a new conference structure for football only. Therefore a school like Boise State which has nothing to offer academically or in other sports could earn a spot in a power conference. And a school like Kansas with a great basketball program wouldn’t suffer just because their football team blows.
Go Bobcats!
That is all.
OU? O ya!
that reaction was slightly over the top…