I saw someone do this before. He had a black eye for a month, and had a nice cut under his eye. He is also is an avid hunter and outdoorsman, but man I don't think I ever laughed so hard at someone in my life.
I think there could be a lot of things other than supporting the football team that go into being a Husker fan. What doesn't belong in that discussion is all this panty twisting about how "other" fans "feel" or" think" about Pelini- sweet screamin Jesus, what is this a Dr. Phil show?I just reread the OP. I really see nothing he said that should draw the hate he has recieved. He laid out his thoughts, his reasons and chose what was best for him. I know during the Clownahan days, I tried to support him, but I found myself not wanting to watch the games, normally did, but never looked forward to them.
Feeling something you have put a lot of effort into, obviously a lot of love, hopefully his avatar and not be happy with the direction he has the right to say what he said. I would imagine it took a lot of sole searching to do say the things he said. I understand his feelings, I am not happy about a lot of what has happened. I do not think Bo is the right coach for this program. But he is our coach, he does a lot of good things, and I am sure a lot of good things that go unnotieced.
He is correct in his thoughts about other fans not thinking much of Bo. His las job, when mentioned about replacing Miles if he left the message boards were pretty unanimous on calling him a nut job. I have often thought about going to other boards and ask that question, what do you guys thing of Bo Pelini. I wonder what the response would be, or because most on these boards are over the top they would understand him better than most fans.
I have no ill feelings toward him, and if he comes back and he most likely will, I will welcome him back. He has bled the Husker red, he loves it and his love for the University is leading him to this. Being a Husker is not just supporting the Football team, it bonds us, but there are a lot of Nebraska alums, that have never attended a game, could care less about it.
I see in the posts there are a few that feel the same way about our coach, maybe not as far down the road as Landomatic is, but could easily head that direction.
I wish I could get the Nebraska TV show or coaches show out here. For some reason I can not find. I would like to hear what Bo has to say about the bowl and this coming year.
At what point in time did you become "less" excited? I dont understand what there wasnt to be excited about up unitl the Iowa game. Going to Michigan we were still in the hunt with only 2 losses, just had a big win at Penn St. Be honest folks, everything was sunshine and rainbows till the 2nd half kickoff @ Michigan.I do have to say, and this is very hard to put a finger on all the causes why, but it is has been harder to get excited about games this season. I think this dates back to the tail end of last year, and one culprit I would say, is the random on-off-ness of the team. They'll play solid one week, and be dead in the water the next. It's hard to follow and see where we are going and what we are building towards. I couldn't really follow another team, that's just how it is, but I can't remember a time when I was less excited to watch the games every week. Middle parts of '07. '04. '02. At least those were times when we weren't doing well, though. This is weird - lifeless 9-win seasons, and a lack of enthusiasm for the coming years.
Apparently I have been considered a huge kool-aid drinker before, but there ya go. I can get where the OP is coming from. The kool-aid side in me is hoping and maybe even believing that next year changes everything, though. There is no excuse not to, anymore. I think 2012 is Big Ten Championship or bust. If we fail to get there but still put up a good record, I think it is fair to seriously evaluate the direction of the program.
I also agree with NUance, Lando will be back.