GuySmiley
Don't Drink the Kool-Aid
Allbuffs,
I've caught up on all the postings. Karl Dorrell was a shock hire, but for the time being, let's not wallow in negativity or what if's. Perhaps, we should consider biting our collective tongue for a while, and see what KD, the assistants, and players can do. I said that I would support the coach and program, whomever that may be. I will and that means 100%.
100% means providing a fairly long honeymoon period (8 games +) and at least 1-2 recruiting classes. Let's do this for the players on the team, the assistants who stay, the assistants that are hired, RG/LC and all who have pledged their future to improve our team. It may be easy to jump ship, but to persevere and overcome is the ultimate challenge, and will be the recipe of CU bouncing back long term. Given all that has occurred, we are all entitled to a huge chip on our shoulder, the abandoned players, recruits, and assistants; the most of all. Let's use that to our advantage.
Free speech is a right, and this is our board to voice things (so I cannot insult or argue with those who do), however we are mostly fans all on the same side. We want a successful program. We want the best for our team--that is why we keep coming back and posting. The fact is, we can "coulda', shoulda', woulda'" adnausum over the past 15+ years, however today lets start a new chapter with a good attitude, and let's keep that good attitude until things really shake out. There may be players or assistants who leave, however we can wish them well. For those who stay, we provide our unwavering support.
Let's take down our polls, which show a 5-7 hiring approval rating, as that serves no purpose but to undermine. Let's not talk (or end/conclude) discussions about other HC possibilities, as that ship has sailed for the foreseeable future. This could be grooming Chev into his future position at the helm and achieving some heights this program has not seen for many years. This could be a step-forward, not backward.
For the time being, let's just end the negativity, with a "we just did the best that we could under these extremely difficult circumstances." Let's come together and unite behind our team. There will be bumps in the road, but we must be consistent, steadfast and positive in our short/medium term support and give things a fair shake. This may be tough for many, but we have to deal with the "what is."
Although, Allbuffs is just a fan board, we must remember that does not mean that others (players, players families, recruits, recruits families, coaches and their families) do not follow it. In comparison to the media, Allbuffs seemed to have about as much information if not more, than those reporters following the team. Think about that? Allbuffs counts and if our posters can be positive: the glass is half full and the sky is not falling. For the time being, the football program needs a period of unwavering support. We are part of that. Let's attend the luncheons. Let's continue to sell out the stadium (this is something CU did, whereas many in the PAC-12 suffered down attendance).
In closing, good luck KD, I/we know that you will give it 100%. Thanks for coming here, when so many others would not. Same goes with all the players, the recent recruiting class, the assistants who stay, our new assistants-- you are OUR team and we will support you. Let's see what all of you can do, and we will be forever thankful for your 100% effort, sacrifice, and the memories you provide, as CU emerges from these recent dark days.
P.S.--for all those that feel a need to harp, make certain points or just debate, try the Allbuffs political board for a period of time. Peace out!
I've caught up on all the postings. Karl Dorrell was a shock hire, but for the time being, let's not wallow in negativity or what if's. Perhaps, we should consider biting our collective tongue for a while, and see what KD, the assistants, and players can do. I said that I would support the coach and program, whomever that may be. I will and that means 100%.
100% means providing a fairly long honeymoon period (8 games +) and at least 1-2 recruiting classes. Let's do this for the players on the team, the assistants who stay, the assistants that are hired, RG/LC and all who have pledged their future to improve our team. It may be easy to jump ship, but to persevere and overcome is the ultimate challenge, and will be the recipe of CU bouncing back long term. Given all that has occurred, we are all entitled to a huge chip on our shoulder, the abandoned players, recruits, and assistants; the most of all. Let's use that to our advantage.
Free speech is a right, and this is our board to voice things (so I cannot insult or argue with those who do), however we are mostly fans all on the same side. We want a successful program. We want the best for our team--that is why we keep coming back and posting. The fact is, we can "coulda', shoulda', woulda'" adnausum over the past 15+ years, however today lets start a new chapter with a good attitude, and let's keep that good attitude until things really shake out. There may be players or assistants who leave, however we can wish them well. For those who stay, we provide our unwavering support.
Let's take down our polls, which show a 5-7 hiring approval rating, as that serves no purpose but to undermine. Let's not talk (or end/conclude) discussions about other HC possibilities, as that ship has sailed for the foreseeable future. This could be grooming Chev into his future position at the helm and achieving some heights this program has not seen for many years. This could be a step-forward, not backward.
For the time being, let's just end the negativity, with a "we just did the best that we could under these extremely difficult circumstances." Let's come together and unite behind our team. There will be bumps in the road, but we must be consistent, steadfast and positive in our short/medium term support and give things a fair shake. This may be tough for many, but we have to deal with the "what is."
Although, Allbuffs is just a fan board, we must remember that does not mean that others (players, players families, recruits, recruits families, coaches and their families) do not follow it. In comparison to the media, Allbuffs seemed to have about as much information if not more, than those reporters following the team. Think about that? Allbuffs counts and if our posters can be positive: the glass is half full and the sky is not falling. For the time being, the football program needs a period of unwavering support. We are part of that. Let's attend the luncheons. Let's continue to sell out the stadium (this is something CU did, whereas many in the PAC-12 suffered down attendance).
In closing, good luck KD, I/we know that you will give it 100%. Thanks for coming here, when so many others would not. Same goes with all the players, the recent recruiting class, the assistants who stay, our new assistants-- you are OUR team and we will support you. Let's see what all of you can do, and we will be forever thankful for your 100% effort, sacrifice, and the memories you provide, as CU emerges from these recent dark days.
P.S.--for all those that feel a need to harp, make certain points or just debate, try the Allbuffs political board for a period of time. Peace out!
