Enjoying the Game

by Poseur on Jun 18, 2008 9:25 PM CDT in Baseball Comment 3 comments

Let's just take a second to take all of this in. Yesterday's game was a blast. Last weekend was a blast. The SEC tourney was a blast, as was the entire ridiculous winning streak. This has been one of the most enjoyable two months as an LSU fan I've ever had.

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It's been fun because this really is all lagniappe.

Back when we were still just GeauxTuscaloosa, I wrote a preview for the baseball season. I kind of obsessed over our youth and set the expectations for success:

I’d expect a lot of the new players to have the same growing pains as last year’s freshmen, while the sophomores should now dramatically improved. While Omaha might be a pipe dream, there is the talent to make it if everything breaks right. The real goal for this team should be making the Super Regionals. That would be a great season, and would be a stepping stone to great things next season. But this team absolutely has no excuse to miss the tournament again. It’s a young team, so expect some inconsistent play, but this should be the most exciting LSU team since the Bertman era.

I'm feeling pretty good about that prediction. Just think, this team is extremely young and really should be better next season. And when your expectations were "Make the Tournament" and even that seemed unlikely two months ago, it's hard to get upset about anything that happens in Omaha.

I don't think the players are just happy to be here. I think they want to win a title. I think they believe they will win it. And while obviously I'd love for there to be another date to put on the Intimidator, I have to admit: I am just happy to be here. There's absolutely no pressure.

I don't really enjoy LSU football games right now. I mainly just pace for three hours, feel sick to my stomach, and at the end of it, I am either pissed or I just feel relieved. In a way, the climb up the mountain is more fun as a fan than staying on top. The baseball team is currently more fun for me to follow because I enjoy watching the game. i cheer for three hours and at the end, I'm either estatic or I remind myself I'm just happy to be here. Because I am.

Enjoy the game tomorrow. Hopefully, we'll have more games to enjoy, but if not, it's been a hell of a fun ride.

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I'm on the other end of the spectrum

The LSU baseball team’s run has been spectacular to follow for me as a fan because they’re doing what’s the most fun: winning. Yeah, it’s great to watch those players who have struggled through so much to finally put it all together and do something special. But, I’d rather be on top all the time.

I fight the football games like nobody else, but to me, it makes each big win that much sweeter. Because it brings my team that much closer to the ultimate goal, a championship. Sure, the losses can be devastating, but that’s because there is so much at stake. When you know you’re teams chance at winning a game or championship is so slim or non-existent, what’s the point? I’m a Cincinnati Reds fan, that’s no fun after the All-Star break.

Besides that, I find nothing more satisfying that absolutely romping a team to the point that it’s almost comical because we’re so good. During game three of the UC-Irvine series, I couldn’t help but giggle (yes, giggle) with delight as we knocked back-to-back-to-back dingers. The same can be said for the Virginia Tech football game last year.

To each his own I guess.

by Purple Reign on Jun 18, 2008 10:42 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs

Well, I do love winning. But when winning is expected, it’s not quite as fun. Until the title game and you’re pummeling Ohio State. I did love that game because at no point was I nervous. But the Florida game was just punishing. So was Auburn. And we WON those games. It was exciting as all hell, but at the end of the game, I was so spent, I felt like throwing up. And I kind of enjoyed 2003 more because it was so unexpected. I enjoy the climb to the top more than defending. It’s just more fun.

Though the VT game was extra fun because my brother is a Hokie and I got to send him a Get Well card after the game.

I love winning, but it’s sweeter when there is no pressure. I can just enjoy things because win or lose, it’s all good. Football is at a point where any loss is a disaster. I’m not saying I want us to start losing. It’s the fact I don’t want to lose that makes it so agonizing. And I certainly don’t want to go back to the Hallman days. If I want suffering, I’ll watch my beloved Orioles.

by Poseur on Jun 19, 2008 10:04 AM CDT reply actions 0 recs

I agree ...

Florida and Auburn were completely punishing to watch as a fan. For me though, I couldn’t help but reveling in the Florida win more than any I ever have because it was one of the greatest football games I’ve ever seen. And over Auburn because all my friends are Auburn fans. Punks.

by Purple Reign on Jun 19, 2008 6:32 PM CDT reply actions 0 recs