OT: Question for the board concerning fandom
Hey everyone, sorry for the sketchy title as I was not sure what to call this. Follow me and if I am way out of line please tell me. After the loss to OSU I decided that I have had it as only being a Michigan Fan. I will always be a Michigan Fan #1, no questions asked, but since we do not cheat, therefore we have little chance at beating OSU and winning National Titles, I decided I needed to change my outlook on fandom.
I decided for example that if Clemson beats OSU, I will go out and buy a Clemson hat the very next day because I will be a Clemson Fan for them beating OSU. Same goes if they end up losing to LSU or OU. I know this seems messed up on the surface, but hear me out. We will all be rooting for Clemson on Saturday, so why is it wrong to be a fan of them until someone else ruins OSU's season (hopefully Michigan, next year) for bringing down Satan's team? I am so sick of the shit talking from family and acquaintances and just people when I go out in public. I feel like I have a right to enjoy my life of having a team to brag about.
I recently had to move down near the border and it is awful everywhere you go. OSU fans everywhere (In Michigan). They wear their shit everywhere. My Kroger down here is filled with OSU shit, fucking bs man. I know that the few of you on here I know personally have been split about this, even my boy who goes all the way back to the Manchester Flats days with me. SO.... I am so torn. My significant other told me it makes me an asshole and makes me be like an OSU fan. Why can't I root for teams that do the same things that my arch rival does (cheat)? I did not go to Michigan so I know that will matter to some of you. I went to Pioneer, but didn't finish when I should have because I was a dumb thug, so I never had the opportunity to go to U of M. What does everyone think?
Moderators, I am sorry if this is inappropriate, but I really need the boards advice.
Go Clemson, but more importantly GO FUCKIN BLUE.
December 23rd, 2019 at 5:30 PM ^
yeah, I was trying to be nice so I decided to edit it to not be mean. but now I'll be honest.
your post is fucking pathetic. it's little brother type shit that is the worst part of sports "fandom". just like if a msu fan bought an app state hat after they beat us in 2007.
is that what you wanted to hear?
December 23rd, 2019 at 5:32 PM ^
Edit: Yes, I wanted you to be honest. Thanks.
December 23rd, 2019 at 5:52 PM ^
I live in Winston Salem, NC and I pull for Wake Forest at times. I consider them like Switzerland. They are 100% neutral and will never be in conflict with Michigan.
Plus you can go to a game there and see ND, FSU, Clemson, etc and pay $45 and leave the stadium after the game and be home in 30 min. It is a great place to watch a game.
December 23rd, 2019 at 5:59 PM ^
Speaking of honesty... haven't we seen several of these fandom posts since the last Saturday in November?
Why or better yet, how, is your take different than the other snowflake posts?
December 23rd, 2019 at 7:05 PM ^
To reinforce your "little brother" take ... I still remember seeing several MSU students on TV wearing NJIT Tees in the stands at Breslin the year we lost to them.
Don't be that guy/person.
December 23rd, 2019 at 7:17 PM ^
Why? It pissed you off obviously. Aren't you cool with me pissing OSU fans off?
December 23rd, 2019 at 7:22 PM ^
I think he’s mad more that they are bitches more than it had to do with who is pissing who off.
but the world needs bitches I guess so do whatcha want
December 23rd, 2019 at 11:14 PM ^
I hate your post man!
December 24th, 2019 at 10:59 AM ^
Then don't leave him a tip in the mailbox
December 23rd, 2019 at 5:34 PM ^
osu is like that acne you had as a teen - best to just ignore it, because if you let it consume you, and you start picking at it, it gets in your head even more. Pretend it doesn't exist, and just move on with life.
December 23rd, 2019 at 6:32 PM ^
And like acne, if you have a really bad case of ohio you will definitely need antibiotics to clear it up.
December 23rd, 2019 at 5:35 PM ^
If you didn’t go to U of M or play here, I understand your sentiment. Not sure I could do it if I was in your shoes but....
FUCK OSU
December 23rd, 2019 at 5:39 PM ^
What a dumb ass. Your multiple accounts don’t fool anyone. Keep talking to yourself Mineral Queen.
December 23rd, 2019 at 5:42 PM ^
How are you not banned? You stalk me and constantly call me names and claim I have other accounts, which is wrong.
You easily have 3-4 accounts.
December 23rd, 2019 at 5:54 PM ^
Because you are a total fucking loser and nobody believes your bullshit. Keep talking to yourself troll.
December 23rd, 2019 at 5:58 PM ^
Ok... ?
December 23rd, 2019 at 6:37 PM ^
Mineral King, did you kick over Chernobyl,s sand castle?
December 23rd, 2019 at 5:42 PM ^
Yup...there it is...the proverbial "F*CK 'whatever the topic is'". MK, My man, you need to come up with something different. Use some creativity.
December 23rd, 2019 at 6:34 PM ^
How likely is it that Mk = chertrollbyl? Could be true...
December 23rd, 2019 at 6:37 PM ^
0% I asked for that piece of shit to be banned in the mod sticky days ago. Despite others supporting it, no action taken.
His other accounts are Gomblog, the cube and likely 2 or more others. I’m not going to call out the others cause I am not 100% on the others.
Since I came here two years ago, I have been accused of having multiple accounts and the accusers are almost always accounts newer than mine. That should tell you something.
They hate me cause they can’t be me ??♂️
December 23rd, 2019 at 5:36 PM ^
Do what you need to do. I usually just wear a MI shirt that says F OSU, or Worst State Ever, or Ohio Sucks...etc. I don’t buy stuff from other schools, but if LSU happens to be playin OSU, I wear purple...etc.
December 23rd, 2019 at 5:37 PM ^
Yes. Everyone cheats.
December 23rd, 2019 at 5:38 PM ^
Michigan does not cheat. I promise you that.
December 23rd, 2019 at 5:43 PM ^
I wish I could somehow place a bet against this statement being true. The administration may not actually condone cheating, but there is definitely money going to some of the players, even if it's not as blatant as elsewhere. But by all means, tell me about how Gabe Watson bought the tricked out Hummer he drove around campus by working at Cottage Inn. That thing used to shake our house every time he drove by.
December 24th, 2019 at 12:36 PM ^
You throw out a name from almost 20 years ago because the kid had a nice car? You know plenty of families will get kids nice things they can barely afford because they think the kids about to become rich?
If he really was getting enough bag money to drive a tricked out Hummer, you really think he would have worked at the cottage inn?
It's one thing to act like everyone cheats now, but don't try and feed me this crap about Carr's era cheating.
December 23rd, 2019 at 5:48 PM ^
I am assuming you are under the age of 20, since you say "F*CK" on just about every post.
Furthermore, don't be naive and think Michigan doesn't cheat. Every top 25-30 team cheats. Some cheat more than others. Some are just cutting corners and some are redrawing all the lines. Some have random boosters giving $500 handshakes while others are $100,000 bag drops. But nobody is above board / 100% pure and clean and full of integrity.
December 23rd, 2019 at 5:59 PM ^
I believe there are two kinds of cheaters in college football. The teams where the coach is heavily involved in the cheating and actually organizes the back channels of bagmen. This is the SEC style and likely OSU among others.
Then there are the teams like Michigan where the coach avoids breaking the rules, and asks Alumni not to cheat while doing their absolute best to be within the rules.
Agents and paying future professional players is where most teams cheat (knowingly and unknowingly) and not much coaches can do about it EXCEPT worn the players.
The teams who have coaches who know and who approve allow the cheating to be rampant on a huge scale. The teams who frown upon it are able to keep it to a minimum.
Players who go to Michigan want the education, want the chance to go to the pros, and see the opportunity for future success beyond football.
Players that go to the big time cheating schools have two things on their mind: winning and playing professionally.
I understand both and often wonder what I would do had I been in their situation.
December 23rd, 2019 at 6:42 PM ^
Gweb, you are putting forth what I call the "Michigan Fallacy". You do realize that you can go to many schools that are amazing at football, get a great education, and be set up for success beyond football. Michigan fans, at times, act as if the only school someone chooses to go to to play football and get an eduction is Michigan. Just not true at all.
December 23rd, 2019 at 7:36 PM ^
Your thought process is amazing.
And asinine.
December 23rd, 2019 at 7:38 PM ^
dweb. JFC.
December 23rd, 2019 at 6:19 PM ^
I have a family friend who coaches at an SEC school. He recently told me that everyone knows Saban, Dabo and Urban are as dirty as they come. Says Dabo is the worst of the three. Said Harbaugh and Dantonio are clean. LSU has always been dirty regardless of coach and success. Nothing earth shattering, I know, but I thought is was interesting insight from a team that competes against these schools for recruits.
December 23rd, 2019 at 10:06 PM ^
Did they mention what makes Dabo worse than the other two? Assuming they both throw large sums of money at kids, just wondering what separates the them.
December 24th, 2019 at 4:51 PM ^
Didn’t mention specifically, but I think it’s the amount/breadth of benefits offered. Got the sense that most Clemson players on are on the take.
FWIW, I was told a Clemson to NW transfer is more interested in study the Bible than the playbook. Guess Dabo’s phony Jesus routine wasn’t popular with everyone.
December 23rd, 2019 at 6:35 PM ^
I don’t know if everyone cheats, but I have heard that everyone kills people, murders people, steals from you, steals from me.
December 23rd, 2019 at 7:44 PM ^
Your mom cheats
December 23rd, 2019 at 5:39 PM ^
Might I suggest finding other hobbies to help you find fulfillment until such a time as Michigan is able to beat OSU again?
December 23rd, 2019 at 5:39 PM ^
Our woes are more self inflicted than anything cheating related. I mean Juwan Howard doesnt have trouble recruiting in a landscape that is supposedly more dirty than college football. This staff not taking enough d tackles and corners the past few years is more a reflection of their sloppiness than anything else. I mean we've seen them spike the ball with a timeout left and score 14 points on Army in regulation. Is that because everyone else cheats or because our staff isnt very good?
December 23rd, 2019 at 10:28 PM ^
It's because you're a troll.
December 23rd, 2019 at 5:41 PM ^
The enemy of my enemy is my friend.
December 23rd, 2019 at 5:42 PM ^
To each their own, but buying a Clemson shirt if they beat OSU reminds me of Sparty fans who bought App St. shirts after they beat us.
December 23rd, 2019 at 5:45 PM ^
Nothing wrong with rooting for a team playing Ohio that day. Jumping on the bandwagon simply because your team can’t beat their rival makes you, “that guy.”
December 23rd, 2019 at 5:50 PM ^
Because you are a fucking loser and your bullshit doesn’t fool anyone.
December 23rd, 2019 at 6:03 PM ^
What in the actual hell are you actually talking about? I am not trying to fool anyone of anything, you damn imbecile.
December 23rd, 2019 at 5:51 PM ^
Root against them all you want (I do), but the best Michigan win for the year shouldn't be an Ohio St loss.
December 23rd, 2019 at 6:04 PM ^
I don’t think fandom works like that. I guess I was too young to remember but I don’t think I chose to be a UM fan. Kinda just felt right idk.
December 23rd, 2019 at 6:06 PM ^
If this is honestly how you feel, then fuck you and we don't want you as a Michigan fan. We don't need fake fans like you who switch fandoms when the goings get tough
December 23rd, 2019 at 7:20 PM ^
This post should not be negged. It should have all the upvotes.
The whole “I’m going to start being a fan of a different school cuz the one I like doesn’t win enough” is fucking bullshit. Quit watching the sport in entirety before you switch teams you pansy.
December 23rd, 2019 at 8:08 PM ^
This is the dumbest take in the thread. Be a bandwagon fan! There's no rules! Buy one hundred hats for different teams and wear one of whatever team won that day!
People who disagree are just jealous that others are having fun while they're miserable.
December 23rd, 2019 at 6:10 PM ^
You're allowed to be a fan however you want, good luck finding the inner peace you seek.