tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34122303.post3248580578435387397..comments2023-11-05T03:48:45.283-08:00Comments on Rose Bowl Before I Die - Cal Football: Anyone Else Feel This Way?Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34122303.post-39324958227505879312007-08-29T15:06:00.000-07:002007-08-29T15:06:00.000-07:00THANK YOU! THANK YOU!! THANK YOU!!!That post pisse...THANK YOU! THANK YOU!! THANK YOU!!!<BR/><BR/>That post pissed me off, too! On the one hand, as a third-generation Cal Bear and lifelong season ticket-holder, I can see from where his angst comes. All those years in the Pac-10 cellar and all that...but hell, that was a football generation ago!<BR/><BR/>Cal has proven it can play--and win--with the best of them. They don't have to accomplish anything for me to shout my devotion--and their preeminence--from the rooftops!!<BR/><BR/>I, too, have been fired up for a long time. Every football friend I know has been eagerly awaiting Saturday's game (and tomorrow's season-opening kickoff in general).<BR/><BR/>If Cal is to be taken seriously by the more "superior" programs, we fans must be the vehicle for promoting the greatness we see on the field. <BR/><BR/>How can we expect respect from other teams, conferences or the national media if Cal's fans aren't driving the bandwagon?<BR/><BR/>It's one thing to think back on the Cal letdowns from the Holmoe (and earlier) era with such disdain, skittishness and dread. It's quite another to apply those to what Tedford consistently produces year in and year out. And then to put it out there for all to see?! That's almost treasonous!!<BR/><BR/>Finally, there is a big difference between being anxious and being eager. Anxiety evokes dread; eager, excitement.<BR/><BR/>All my Cal family/friends and I are EAGERLY awaiting Cal's 2007 season!!<BR/><BR/><BR/>Go Bears!!Trumanhughhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07962828242604297141noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34122303.post-47088582151104034262007-08-29T13:47:00.000-07:002007-08-29T13:47:00.000-07:00I think a feeling of anxiousness is understandable...I think a feeling of anxiousness is understandable, but the real point I want to make is this Saturday absolutely is a must win game for Cal to take the next step to national title contender. Living in Virginia, just trust me until Cal beats someone West of the Mississippi river nobody out here is going to pay attention. Last year's loss was a huge setback and Cal NEEDS to make up for it this year or they will never be considered a legitimate team outside of California. On another note, I think we're gonna beat the crap out of UT this weekend.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34122303.post-9258291359782402512007-08-29T12:08:00.000-07:002007-08-29T12:08:00.000-07:00Hey I'll let some curse words flow... and I'm a Ca...Hey I'll let some curse words flow... and I'm a Cal alum too. Fuck that post on TBIOOTF. Straight up. I posted a response on their blog too. <BR/><BR/>I'm talkin to all my friends who are Cal Alums and we couldn't be more excited for Tennessee. This is our revenge game.<BR/><BR/>First Tennessee<BR/>Then Autzen<BR/>Then UCLA<BR/>Then USC<BR/>Then the Rose BowlUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10728072276644440669noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34122303.post-23500188284016564142007-08-29T10:42:00.000-07:002007-08-29T10:42:00.000-07:00I can't write what I really think of that guy's po...I can't write what I really think of that guy's post...since it's mostly just a stream of curse words...a very well crafted & creative stream of curse words(hey, I did go to Cal after all), but nothing that would contribute anything to the subject of Cal football.<BR/><BR/>One thing I can say though...is that I think it's a bit pathetic for the author of a Cal Football blog to be hedging his bets by saying he's "anxious" about this season. Get hyped or get off the bandwagon. Hey, if you legitimately don't think the Bears have it this year...then write a post about that, but make it clear. I've got no problems with anybody who has the stones to take a stance on something.<BR/><BR/>But don't go dredging up how you got let down by past teams in order to justify your shady half analysis & anxiety. So you just want to wait and see huh? Man all you're doing is effing trying to cover yourself no matter how the game/season goes. If you're going to be writing a blog, sack up & take a stance...Oh man, I feel the curses flowing so I'll just stop.fairviewbearshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00238503332337453083noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34122303.post-84306548004100106352007-08-29T10:40:00.000-07:002007-08-29T10:40:00.000-07:00There's nothing wrong with anxiety. As long as it ...There's nothing wrong with anxiety. As long as it blossoms into restless energy come Saturday.Avinashhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13412328852133940527noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34122303.post-70398021873193111412007-08-29T10:24:00.000-07:002007-08-29T10:24:00.000-07:00I see your point. I think confidence and exciteme...I see your point. I think confidence and excitement go hand and hand for these big games. I have personally seen some Cal fans who are stoked pre game, watch the opponent score on the opening drive and then stop cheering and start blasting the QB, coach, defense, etc. I think confidence is needed especially if Cal is down to keep the energy level up in the stadium.<BR/>Re-reading my post I think I was more negative than I intended to be. I think my overall intention was to get people more excited about the game and more confident.Dannyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04088529796936597841noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34122303.post-5825117930676053042007-08-29T10:07:00.000-07:002007-08-29T10:07:00.000-07:00I think the guy at TBIOOTF was talking more about ...I think the guy at TBIOOTF was talking more about confidence than "excitement," though that was the term he used. There does seem to be a bigger sense of anxiety this year, given the team's meltdown in Tennessee in 2006. We are essentially having a bowl game in Week 1 and there are some big question marks on defense. So, I think our enthusiasm is a bit bottled up but that wont be the case come saturday.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com