I've bled blue since 1956 and have stayed loyal throughout. Season tix for 20 years, Training camp every year, for me the season starts on draft day and I was really pumped going into this year. To be 0-4 on Oct 1 really stings .... but fortunately we moved to NC in 1993 and adopted NC State as our Saturday team. We've been lucky to have seen Rivers, Wilson, Glennon, Brissette thru the years, and now this guy Ryan Finley.
Great atmosphere in Carter Finley yesterday beating 'University 6' ... we have a QB who's gone almost 300 passes without a pick, an O line that didn't give up a sack, a defense that is just good enough and overall, there's probably 4 or 5 guys who will play on Sunday. Tough schedule coming up but I'll take 5-1 at the halfway point.
My point ... my blue heroes have let me down this year but I'm thankful I have a college team that makes fall weekends what they're supposed to be... My advice ... jump on a college bandwagon and enjoy the atmosphere, reasonable pricing and the games ... it's still football.
Honestly, and I think I speak for everyone, when the Giants let down like this, LIFE is less enjoyable. I have a great life with a great family. I'm blessed. But I won't sit here like some try to do and say that I'm not miserable every morning after another dick punch loss. We're all miserable right now even the ones saying otherwise.
When the Giants lose, football and life isn't as enjoyable. That's just a fact. This season has been even worse.
Then I watch pats bucs last night and nick folk can't kick a fucking fg if his life depended on it. But of course he nailed the game winner last week.
Miserable.
I've gotten much better as life moves along. I never project misery. I'm still the same lovable, charming, fun awesome guy I always am. But I'm crying on the inside lol.
This weekends forecast calls for highs around 80.
As I've grown older, I have become a fair weather fan. Sunday, the forecast looks better outside than in my living room. :)
I am and will be Fine -
One thing I am sure of is that if the Giants keep on this path - there will be changes -- despite what many of you all are saying I think the Giants FO is much better than most
Most of you were salivating on this season and are lashing out at any target you see to take these losses out on
Thank heavens we have four. IT's amazing we actually do have four. This franchise is far from perfect...far from even consistently good, yet somehow they found a way to net four super bowl titles all during my rooting years. I am eternally grateful. And you're right, if you don't win it all, nothing else really matters...and you certainly can't and won't win it every year.
Not sure how to handle the rest of this season. I don't want McAdoo to fail, but I just can't shake this feeling that he's not the man for the job even if he does stumble into a few wins or 11 wins like last year. But maybe he is the man for the job and just needs to find his sea legs this season. I can't quit this season...not yet...gotta hold out hope that they right the ship and battle...but I just don't see it.
I spend every Saturday watching Alabama curbstomp someone and then every Sunday, the Giants disappoint the fucking life out of me and take me right back down to earth.
Remember the name Tua Tagovailoa. This kid is the real deal. He's not even starting, but I think he's going to be a better NFL prospect than Hurts when his time comes. Jalen does a lot of damage as a runner but Tua has an incredibly impressive arm for a kid his age. He's made quite a few Rodgers-esque throws already.
May end up being the best QB prospect to come out of Bama in quite some time.
+1 .... 100%
That, and there are subplots all over the NFL where other teams are trying to fix the same things.
I am and will be Fine -
One thing I am sure of is that if the Giants keep on this path - there will be changes -- despite what many of you all are saying I think the Giants FO is much better than most
Most of you were salivating on this season and are lashing out at any target you see to take these losses out on
If Brad Wing executes 2 punts and perhaps the Giants win the last 2 weeks, the narrative is completely different at 2-2. Game of bounces.
As for the Giants, I kind of feel how I did after Parcells left and Simms/LT were near the end. That 1993 season was the last great hurrah and then it was all over.
Coughlin and Manning brought magic that back and it was a great run. But now TC is gone and I love Eli and I continue to watch every minute because of him...but when that ends (and that could be in one week or one year but it will be sooner rather than later) I will have a difficult time getting back into the NFL.
But yes, there are a handful of college programs that I really respect and enjoy watching way more than the NFL.
You need to choose a team that isn't elite like Bama or Ohio State, etc. Choose a team that is on cusp because then you have an interest in all the ranked games being played. You'll root for upsets, and for your team to get higher in the polls, etc. That's what makes college football more fun. Ever game being played counts and can effect your team directly.
+1,000. The entire atmosphere around any FBS college game is fantastic. If you haven't gone in person to a FBS game you are missing out.
Having said that I’ve grown tired of all the divas, the ridiculous rules interpretations, salary cap constraints, and the anguish that has come with watching this team anymore. Been there done that and I just don’t care like that anymore. I can’t believe I’d ever feel this way but if I’m honest with myself I recognize I’m just as invested as I once was.