So obviously yesterday Oregon was getting destroyed and they showed players crying…announcers saying they love to see that. Some posters on here supporting that viewpoint…that somehow them crying is an outward expression of their internal passion? My View: Give me a fukkin break. 1) This isn’t the world cup or the Olympics that come once every 4 years… u r playing a regular season game *not even an annual championship)…. There really isn’t anything meaningful about this game. 2) They aren’t playing for “something bigger than themselves” … in reality even if the NCAA dismantled any individual team …it wouldn’t change anything. …Even for example, Alabama…. College football would still go on….so no game or individual team is really that important 3) Players are crying because of a culmination of disappointment/embarrassment/anger…. Really no honor in it. And Lastly….. players are in a position to do something about it …instead of crying and accepting defeat…they ought to MAN up …do everything in their power to change the outcome…and let whatever result occurs speak for itself.
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so im assuming you have never cried in your life over anything less meaningful than losing your shot at playing for the national title. all crying meant was that he was emotionally invested in the game. its not like he had a choice in the matter unless you are saying he was faking it. by your logic there isnt really anything ever to cry over. if the whole human race got wiped out what would it ultimately matter to the universe? nothing.Comment -
If Oregon had been giving their all (my opinion is that they didn't), then I could understand them crying after a well-played game. D'Anthony Thomas fumbling the ball at the 2 or 3 yard line (this after claiming they'd score 40 points mind you) isn't giving it your all. Mariotta acting like scared/frazzled for the first half not using his god given talent (scrambling) isn't giving your all, going for a first down/touchdown on 4th down within the 10 yard line instead of a FG isn't giving your all....
bottom line...Oregon played like s*** and finally snapped out of it with 5 minutes left in the game.Comment -
when your watching your national championship hopes go down the shitter that MIGHT just take its toll.You dont see the idaho vandals or the wyoming cowbpys cryin do ya?Come on.This is an unfefeated team that was working hard at going to the big game.Lots of reason for oregon to be upset last nightComment -
threadstarter clearly has never played team sports at a competitive levelComment -
Your very 1st point sums it up! 1) This isn't the world cup or the Olympics that come once every 4 years....Actually my man, think about what you just said. Yes it is JUST like the world cup or Olympics. What is the shelf life of a college athlete? 4 YEARS, this is the Seniors class LAST chance at being able to win a NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP! Yes, Oregon may have played in a National Championship game a few years ago, but most of those players weren't even on this team! So yes it is just as important to some of these players as the Olympics or World Cup!Comment -
I really can't wait until Saban leaves Alabama. Another diluted Alabama fan that has become spoiled and desensitized to winning. Nick, if your reading this, I will pitch in and give you a little $$$ to help with your home purchase in Austin if you want to go! Just so I no longer have to be bothered by bandwagon Bama fans and watch that nerdy Paul Finebaum talk on College Football game day. Chris Fowler, "You know guys, Grambling has done something special this week and changed there pregame breakfast to 3 egg omletes" Desmond Howard, "Good for Grambling, hopefully they will get it turned around this week with the change." Paul Finebaum, "Well guys at Alabama, Nick Saban has been working on the Process of the 4 egg omlette for years now, perfecting the process for Alabamas pregame breakfast".....Shut up, please just shut upComment -
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If I'm a fan of a team, I'd rather see them cry than laugh after their title hopes are crushedComment -
For the thread-Never played D1-college football (how many here have?)….but I’ve played competitive sports (football included) in my time …and I do know the agony of defeat of an “important” game (admittedly not on the same level) … I don’t remember anyone on my teams crying afterwards. Bottom line: Oregon knew what was on the line before the game… no crying in college football unless 1) it is your last year… 2)ur playing for a championship…and 3)u played ur absolute best . Absent all 3 of those conditions I don’t want to see 20-somethings crying over a game.Comment -
It's a phuckin game!! That is all it is....a GAME!
Give 'em a gun and go to war.....then cry all ya want.
You'll have something to cry about.Comment -
"For the thread-Never played D1-college football (how many here have?)….but I’ve played competitive sports (football included) in my time …and I do know the agony of defeat of an “important” game (admittedly not on the same level) … I don’t remember anyone on my teams crying afterwards. Bottom line: Oregon knew what was on the line before the game… no crying in college football unless 1) it is your last year… 2)ur playing for a championship…and 3)u played ur absolute best . Absent all 3 of those conditions I don’t want to see 20-somethings crying over a game"Comment -
i don't give a damn about the whole state of alabamaComment -
plz share your "important" game details. if you were close to winning a 5a state championship in the south then there is zero chance no one cried when you lost. let me guess that no one vomitted or had to piss five times before a game either right?
yea its just a game but i doubt you will ever do anything in your life that anyone but you would consider more important than that game.Comment -
My only issue with it (and who am I) is it was still the very beginning of the 4th quarter. There were still 15 minutes left in the game, he should have still been focused on the game and thinking they were in it. To me it showed that they had given up already because he thought it was over and started crying. To me that was very telling...Comment
