Over the weekend myself, the wife and kids were talking about this upcoming football season seeing how they like to attend a game or two every year and I was telling them that I think this season is one of the most important for Auburn football in a long time. But not just because of the conference losses from last season and the offensive play calling but mostly due to all the heartache that the University and the community has endured the past few months. Nothing pulls a fan base and a community together more than success on the football field. Probably shouldn't be that way but it is especially in this state and the SEC. So I think Malzhan already has a lot of pressure on him to win this year from his on doings but also I think it's more now with the tragic deaths of Rod Bramblett and his wife Paula. Plus the fatal shooting of Officer Buechner.
Umm, no. Winning football pulls a community together? That might be the saddest commentary on priorities in this state that I've ever heard, if it is true. It's a game played by kids that most people on this site regard as "Democrats and thugs" so I'm not sure why it would be so uplifting or important for a state or community for them to win.
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Umm, no. Winning football pulls a community together? That might be the saddest commentary on priorities in this state that I've ever heard, if it is true. It's a game played by kids that most people on this site regard as "Democrats and thugs" so I'm not sure why it would be so uplifting or important for a state or community for them to win.
I said it probably shouldn't be that way Bill but it is. And I don't think it's always a bad thing either. Hurting communities at times rally around sports to help with the loss especially when they are tragic accidents like these. Just my opinion.
I remember when the Tornado came through just north of Birmingham 20 years ago and the community rallied around one another and the churches were a main focal and rallying point . The same with April 2011 tornadoes. The same on 9-11. If football has become that important then it's no wonder the country is so screwed up that it looks to politicians as saviours and to their favorite news source as their bible.
"Political debate: when charlatans come together to discuss their principles" - Bauvard
I hate that Rod and Paula were killed. It's a horrible thing.
But if players need someone's death to rally around, or a tragic happening, or something other than their own personal motivation to excel and win, IMO they're not playing for the right reasons. It's a lot of Knute Rockne "win one for the Gipper" stuff that still exists and is magnified by social media.
All y'all who played any sport, ever, did you play to win for your mother or father? For your friends in the stands? For a girlfriend? For your Granny who was bedridden with gout?
No. You played first and foremost for yourself and team. Everything else is nice or sounds good, but it's secondary and something fans get all giddy about because they're clueless fans who never played. They want everything to be happy and "Do it for ..." someone and if anyone ever says anything that isn't happy-unicorn positive about Big Ol' Fambly U. they get their shorts twisted in a knot.
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Re: Another Auburn thread
[Re: Clem]
#2832301 06/18/1901:47 PM06/18/1901:47 PM
A lot of different events motivate people in different ways. I didn't say that it will or should motivate Auburn football on the field but it helps ease the pain as a fan base when you win. I've at times have found that extra something I needed due to a heavy heart. And when I did play it wasn't for me. It was for my team mates, community and my school. I'm guessing it's on Coach Malzhan's mind more than the players due to his relationship with Rod plus his understanding of how football wins can rally a fan base for a lot of different reasons.
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Re: Another Auburn thread
[Re: Clem]
#2832302 06/18/1901:47 PM06/18/1901:47 PM
All y'all who played any sport, ever, did you play to win for your mother or father? For your friends in the stands? For a girlfriend? For your Granny who was bedridden with gout?
I played my a$$ off in the only game my father (had cancer) came to see me play. A 10 win season in AU will cure a lot of hurt.
Isaiah 5:20 Woe to those who call evil good and good evil, who put darkness for light and light for darkness, who put bitter for sweet and sweet for bitter.
I remember when the Tornado came through just north of Birmingham 20 years ago and the community rallied around one another and the churches were a main focal and rallying point . The same with April 2011 tornadoes. The same on 9-11. If football has become that important then it's no wonder the country is so screwed up that it looks to politicians as saviours and to their favorite news source as their bible.
I think the pain and shock of a death(s) can be a motivator and rallying point in the short time after the deaths. How many kids have we seen go out and play the games of their lives within the week after a beloved grandparent has died? In this case though I think by the time football season rolls around, the grieving will be over for most AU people and players. If they need to find a rallying point it needs to be playing for Mahlzan's job if they want to continue playing for him.
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