BirdsEyeView wrote:Shocker fans overvalue themselves as being more important than others just for who they cheer for. BUT, when they don't have superiority over others in their new conference (such as schools like UCONN who has a rich history), they need to come back here to make themselves feel better.
Cdizzle fits that description to a T.
DING DING DING ! I respect greatly what the Shocker athletic program has achieved over the years and the support they have generated among their fan base. It's commendable and something they should be proud of. But this mind set some of their fans have that it makes their opinions more valid simply because their teams have achieved is laughable. More damning is their belief they can assign value and understand the motivations of other Universities and their decision making process. I try to respect someone elses right to make their own decisions even if I disagree with them because I'm not dealing with their situation; they only become a threat to me when their belief is not only is it right for them but it's what I should do also, and then they judge me based on their values.
CDIZZLE and a few others are quick to label other MVC schools as lacking in motivation to win, settling for mediocrity, etc. etc., but it would be just as easy to say maybe WSU over values such things to the point of a history of cheating, condoning unsportsman like behavior, or retaining an abusive coach. But the point is WSU has to do what they think serves them best at that moment in time, and their fans would be wise to recognize that is exactly what other Universities are doing as well. Success should be celebrated, but when it's used to berate those not currently doing as well and to assume the right to judge, then you lose any credibility and respect that you earned thru performance.
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