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Question for old or semi old guys.

Posted on 12/19/22 at 10:19 pm
Posted by thumperpait
Member since Nov 2005
2442 posts
Posted on 12/19/22 at 10:19 pm
Do you have the same passion for the tigers as when you were younger. Maybe mis phrased that. Do you let your emotions get to like when you were younger over a game.

I remember getting kicked out of the house in El Paso when it was 115 degrees outside during the Jamie Howard fiasco. Wife saved the tv. I really get into it when I was young. Don't know how I survived during the blue grass miracle. Didn't know at the time I had a defective heart.

I tried watching live the past few years, but blood pressure through the roof. Have to dvr games and go with the flow.

My uncle was a huge saints fan and died of a heart attack last month. Not saying it was from the play of the saints this year but he did get his temper up pretty good during a game. Just curious.
Posted by burreauxsballz
Member since Jan 2022
777 posts
Posted on 12/19/22 at 10:26 pm to
This is a little much man, I’d say therapy.
Posted by tigersbh
Baton Rouge
Member since Oct 2005
10322 posts
Posted on 12/19/22 at 10:30 pm to
I still had the same passion until about 5-6 years ago where I really started to get serious about my faith. That’s when I realized there are so many things more important and football is just a game.
Posted by thumperpait
Member since Nov 2005
2442 posts
Posted on 12/19/22 at 10:35 pm to
quote:

still had the same passion until about 5-6 years ago where I really started to get serious about my faith. That’s when I realized there are so many things more important and football is just a game.


I have toned it down quite a bit since then lol. But the early ninties were hard on LSU fans. At least I wasn't as bad as the bama fan shooting at his son a few years back. Don't care how bad a game is, can't see shooting at your kids.
Posted by dat yat
Chef Pass
Member since Jun 2011
4335 posts
Posted on 12/19/22 at 10:35 pm to
I used to get pissed at refs and our bad decisions and would get really upset at other teams playing better than the tigers.

Now, I just laugh at piss poor officiating and enjoy the games. I even got to where I can appreciate the opponent's excellence.
Posted by Chauvin52
Denver
Member since Dec 2022
90 posts
Posted on 12/19/22 at 10:40 pm to
El paso. What you was in da Army
Posted by thumperpait
Member since Nov 2005
2442 posts
Posted on 12/19/22 at 10:42 pm to
quote:

This is a little much man, I’d say therapy.


Ya Dr said something about bi polar. I said bullshite than told him to have a nice day.
Posted by Adajax
Member since Nov 2015
6140 posts
Posted on 12/19/22 at 10:45 pm to
I don't get as emotional over wins and losses as I used to. I think part of it is the amount of exposure on TV and the internet. There was a time when it was hard to get info about the Tigers and it was a big deal when a game was on TV. I used to drive around in my car looking for good reception of WWL just to hear a game. Now almost every game is broadcast and in one click I'm on TD getting more information than I know what to do with.
Posted by Paul Allen
Montauk, NY
Member since Nov 2007
75268 posts
Posted on 12/19/22 at 10:46 pm to
It’s all about perspective.

If you’re over age 40, the 2003 championship was probably more enjoyable than the 2019 season since you were younger and it was the first title since 1958.

If you’re under 25, the 2019 championship is probably more enjoyable than anything else, especially since you’re still young and just experienced that championship not even 3 years ago.

Posted by jonboy
Member since Sep 2003
7138 posts
Posted on 12/19/22 at 10:46 pm to
I wouldn't say less passionate. My understanding of the game has expanded to the point where I can appreciate what an opponent did to win. I don't get nearly as pissed off at a loss as used to. It's almost become what I would understand a zen like state would be.
Unless it's an SEC opponent, then frick that bullshite. If we lose I'm looking for houses with fricking SEC flags and I'm all about checking knuckles in the front yard, Sonic parking lot, bring it frickers.
Posted by WaterLink
Baton Rouge
Member since Sep 2015
17325 posts
Posted on 12/19/22 at 10:46 pm to
quote:

I remember getting kicked out of the house in El Paso when it was 115 degrees outside during the Jamie Howard fiasco. Wife saved the tv.


Doing shite like this doesn't make you more passionate of a fan, you just have (had) poor impulse control and use your fandom as a shield for your behavior. Glad you grew out of it but that shite's not healthy.
Posted by GoDeepCoach
Bossier
Member since Sep 2010
815 posts
Posted on 12/19/22 at 10:48 pm to
I would say yes. I’ve been super passionate since my Dad took me to LSU vs Wyoming in 1967 Sugar Bowl in Tulane stadium . He was extremely passionate and naturally I became passionate too. Have been that way ever since. Have not missed a game either in person, tv or radio since.,Who can break that record? I bet someone can. Nothing much better than passion for my team. I will love the Tigers no matter what. They are my team
Posted by wfallstiger
Wichita Falls, Texas
Member since Jun 2006
11543 posts
Posted on 12/19/22 at 10:55 pm to
No...3 NCs and a Heisman is pretty screaming good. I now enjoy rather than being maniacal
This post was edited on 12/19/22 at 10:57 pm
Posted by The Mick
Member since Oct 2010
43222 posts
Posted on 12/19/22 at 10:55 pm to
Definitely watch games more objectively now.
Posted by semjase
New Smyrna Beach FL
Member since May 2014
11038 posts
Posted on 12/19/22 at 11:03 pm to
quote:

Do you have the same passion for the tigers as when you were younger.
Not for the in-game Tiger Stadium Experience. (Because the "Experience" has declined so much)

Been There. Done That. Performed on that grass for 8 seasons.

Still have the same passion for the LSU Sports Programs, but don't feel the obsessive need to be there any longer because of Been There, Done That........

Posted by sonuvapitcher
Member since Aug 2008
1729 posts
Posted on 12/19/22 at 11:15 pm to
The game is not the same anymore. I’ve always preferred college sports to professional because I felt the school spirit aspect trumped the business decision shuffling rosters of the NFL. Now high school players are making “business decisions” and college players are opting out of games. I’m just no longer willing to invest with the same level of emotion if the players aren’t.
Posted by GruntbyAssociation
Member since Jul 2013
3818 posts
Posted on 12/19/22 at 11:22 pm to
No I don’t. The upside is people talking trash to me about LSU doesn’t bother me like it used too. Typically the ones who hate LSU, regularly get shitstomped by us.
This post was edited on 12/19/22 at 11:22 pm
Posted by thumperpait
Member since Nov 2005
2442 posts
Posted on 12/19/22 at 11:35 pm to
quote:

Doing shite like this doesn't make you more passionate of a fan, you just have (had) poor impulse control and use your fandom as a shield for your behavior. Glad you grew out of it but that shite's not healthy.


It was ween we really sucked. Had a great chance at beating a ranked auburn team. We had big lead and all we had to do was run the ball. Nope. We decided to pass every play. Jamie Howard threw something like 4 pics sixes or around there. Wasn't mad at the team just really stupid coaching. I mean we had that game one. Any fan of LSU could have one that game as long as they said run it. Inner channel les miles on run the ball.
Posted by floridatiger2
Member since Sep 2006
576 posts
Posted on 12/19/22 at 11:36 pm to
Yes, three titles and a Heisman is awesome in one lifetime. Also more objective about the games, but my blood pressure still goes up during games. Don't think I'll ever get over that! Go Tigers!
Posted by DecadePlusLurker
Member since Sep 2016
505 posts
Posted on 12/19/22 at 11:37 pm to
Since being in my 30’s, I’ve learned to not let myself get very upset over things I can’t control. I’m still a passionate fan, but I’m not going to let a loss ruin my day, let alone make me break a tv or something
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