When the jags win, it does bring my mood up. Its probably shouldn't though.
(09-13-2022, 01:48 PM)Jag88 Wrote: [ -> ]When the jags win, it does bring my mood up. Its probably shouldn't though.
It feels better going into work on Monday's. Not going to lie. This is probably why I stopped playing Fantasy Football too. Just stick to those prediction apps now with NBC and FOX.
Having a "team" to account for and keeping up with stat lines and injuries, etc. Can't do it on my end. Too draining emotionally. LOL. This team is enough as it stands.
Winning cures all though. That is therapy.
(09-13-2022, 12:38 PM)Flagler Jagsfan Wrote: [ -> ]Anyone ever felt like this article? I would have to say that anyone who has been a Jaguars fan for any period of time, has felt the repeated gut punches. Funny, yet sad, that this is a real issue.
https://www.news4jax.com/news/local/2022...ent-alone/
not at all.
When watching the games are not fun, I tune out and find something else to do with my day.
Cripes, during the Gabbert years it seems I got a whole lot more yardwork done.
(09-13-2022, 01:29 PM)HURRICANE!!! Wrote: [ -> ]For the most part, I've actually detached my emotions as they relate to the final gameday score, but rather enjoy the entire atmosphere of the NCAA and NFL by riding my bicycle along Jax Beach while sipping on some spiked refreshments prior to slipping into a local sports bar to watch all of the games.
We're all gonna die so what's it really matter in the grand scheme of things.
Nihilist Jag Fan is the fun Jag fan
Yeah, I guess there all kinds of reactions. I would not say that I'm depressed, as much as I am angered. I've spent so many years following this team, through the ups and downs, and a whole lot more downs than ups.
For some fans, losing continually is just something that the Jaguars do, and they are not too affected. However, if you've followed this team for many years, bought the merchandise, celebrated the wins and lamented the losses, kept up with every article or story about the Jags, defended the losing culture, eagerly awaiting the draft and every chance to get better, you are somewhat "invested" in this team. And it sucks to not get a return on your investment.
Reminds me of a scene from the baseball movie "The Natural".
Losing is a disease...
...as contagious as polio.
Losing is a disease...
...as contagious as syphilis.
Losing is a disease...
...as contagious as bubonic plague...
... attacking one...
... but infecting all.
Ah, but curable.
(09-13-2022, 03:00 PM)Flagler Jagsfan Wrote: [ -> ]Yeah, I guess there all kinds of reactions. I would not say that I'm depressed, as much as I am angered. I've spent so many years following this team, through the ups and downs, and a whole lot more downs than ups.
For some fans, losing continually is just something that the Jaguars do, and they are not too affected. However, if you've followed this team for many years, bought the merchandise, celebrated the wins and lamented the losses, kept up with every article or story about the Jags, defended the losing culture, eagerly awaiting the draft and every chance to get better, you are somewhat "invested" in this team. And it sucks to not get a return on your investment.
You know. To your point and Winger's point earlier. I must admit I was and still am very much excited about this football team.
I dropped $150 last weekend for the hell of it on three vintage Jaguars jersey's off of Ebay. Brunell, Smith & Boselli. Something I rarely do. But, got hooked on the 90's as a kid all over again when Boselli gave his hall of fame speech.
I just couldn't bring myself to invest in a new jersey or new football player because I was burned over the years doing that.
Ramsey being the last one. But, it's hard not to feel some level of investment. Financially and emotionally. Especially being a Jacksonville native and having been here my whole life. Started a family here.
I would like to see this team pull off a cinderella run just once. Especially for the oldheads and generation of guys that grew up like I did spoiled in the 90s as a kid.
I think it's possible with Pederson here. I just hope we don't have to reboot again in another year or two. Might suffer a bit like the Eagles did with Reid but I think that's why Pederson is aggressive and takes chances. His coaching style is needed here.
We're a small city. Smaller market. I would like to see Lawrence and Pederson stay here longer than Coughlin and Brunell. This city needs stability and a consistent product to keep it excited. We're on the cusp.
I like Khan as well. But, it's been tough trying to watch this team since 2010. It's just long overdue for a few years of winning or at least flirting with big game opportunities. We have to be there, right?
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My family has been one of the original season ticket holders since 1995. I grew up and had a family and purchased my own season tickets since the Teal Paks came out during the recession. I’ve been hanging on ever since.
I’ll never forget that magical 1996 run which is why I’m here until the end baby. I was there when we were chanting Super Bowl outside the stadium when the plane flew over after the Denver game back in ‘96.
Winning fixed EVERYTHING. Just win baby
(09-13-2022, 06:05 PM)Caldrac Wrote: [ -> ] (09-13-2022, 03:00 PM)Flagler Jagsfan Wrote: [ -> ]Yeah, I guess there all kinds of reactions. I would not say that I'm depressed, as much as I am angered. I've spent so many years following this team, through the ups and downs, and a whole lot more downs than ups.
For some fans, losing continually is just something that the Jaguars do, and they are not too affected. However, if you've followed this team for many years, bought the merchandise, celebrated the wins and lamented the losses, kept up with every article or story about the Jags, defended the losing culture, eagerly awaiting the draft and every chance to get better, you are somewhat "invested" in this team. And it sucks to not get a return on your investment.
You know. To your point and Winger's point earlier. I must admit I was and still am very much excited about this football team.
I dropped $150 last weekend for the hell of it on three vintage Jaguars jersey's off of Ebay. Brunell, Smith & Boselli. Something I rarely do. But, got hooked on the 90's as a kid all over again when Boselli gave his hall of fame speech.
I just couldn't bring myself to invest in a new jersey or new football player because I was burned over the years doing that.
Ramsey being the last one. But, it's hard not to feel some level of investment. Financially and emotionally. Especially being a Jacksonville native and having been here my whole life. Started a family here.
I would like to see this team pull off a cinderella run just once. Especially for the oldheads and generation of guys that grew up like I did spoiled in the 90s as a kid.
I think it's possible with Pederson here. I just hope we don't have to reboot again in another year or two. Might suffer a bit like the Eagles did with Reid but I think that's why Pederson is aggressive and takes chances. His coaching style is needed here.
We're a small city. Smaller market. I would like to see Lawrence and Pederson stay here longer than Coughlin and Brunell. This city needs stability and a consistent product to keep it excited. We're on the cusp.
I like Khan as well. But, it's been tough trying to watch this team since 2010. It's just long overdue for a few years of winning or at least flirting with big game opportunities. We have to be there, right?
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I’m with you bro. It all rides on #16.
(09-13-2022, 02:55 PM)Mikey Wrote: [ -> ]
(09-13-2022, 01:29 PM)HURRICANE!!! Wrote: [ -> ]For the most part, I've actually detached my emotions as they relate to the final gameday score, but rather enjoy the entire atmosphere of the NCAA and NFL by riding my bicycle along Jax Beach while sipping on some spiked refreshments prior to slipping into a local sports bar to watch all of the games.
We're all gonna die so what's it really matter in the grand scheme of things.
Nihilist Jag Fan is the fun Jag fan
Can you be a fan of anything and also be Nihilist?
I think a Nihilist would be like:
Jaguars are a football team. Football is a sport with no meaningful consequence in a life with no purpose or meaning.
We are all going to die and experience nothingness regardless of meaningless sports and ridiculous allegiances to sporting teams.
I'm going to eat a roast beef sandwich from Arby's now. Because I don't care.
(09-13-2022, 01:48 PM)Jag88 Wrote: [ -> ]When the jags win, it does bring my mood up. Its probably shouldn't though.
Thats called being an invested fan.
(09-13-2022, 09:11 PM)NYC4jags Wrote: [ -> ] (09-13-2022, 02:55 PM)Mikey Wrote: [ -> ]
Nihilist Jag Fan is the fun Jag fan
Can you be a fan of anything and also be Nihilist?
I think a Nihilist would be like:
Jaguars are a football team. Football is a sport with no meaningful consequence in a life with no purpose or meaning.
We are all going to die and experience nothingness regardless of meaningless sports and ridiculous allegiances to sporting teams.
I'm going to eat a roast beef sandwich from Arby's now. Because I don't care.
It's funny, I feel just like this every time I eat at Arby's, too.
I will say mental health is important, I'd recommend therapy to everyone. We're fragile beings and life is hard and doesn't stop for your problems. A good shrink helps a lot, never been but know a few good friends who swear by it. IDK if a football game should be the reason, but at least they're getting some help.
(09-13-2022, 10:04 PM)JagsFanSince95 Wrote: [ -> ]I will say mental health is important, I'd recommend therapy to everyone. We're fragile beings and life is hard and doesn't stop for your problems. A good shrink helps a lot, never been but know a few good friends who swear by it. IDK if a football game should be the reason, but at least they're getting some help.
Flip side, some people just need to be told to get over their 1st World problems; and needing therapy because of a football team is just about the penultimate form of FWP.
(09-13-2022, 10:04 PM)JagsFanSince95 Wrote: [ -> ]I will say mental health is important, I'd recommend therapy to everyone. We're fragile beings and life is hard and doesn't stop for your problems. A good shrink helps a lot, never been but know a few good friends who swear by it. IDK if a football game should be the reason, but at least they're getting some help.
It's all about perspective. Whenever I think my life is hard. I always think of this scene.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IKFY8L1DoP4
(09-12-2022, 07:36 PM)MarleyJag Wrote: [ -> ] (09-12-2022, 04:42 PM)homebiscuit Wrote: [ -> ]Spending large amounts of money to be repeatedly, and somewhat predictably, disappointed would seem to an outsider an act worthy of a visit to a health professional. I speak from experience. After a 5-year hiatus, we decided to take the plunge again this year.
'You have season tickets to the Jaguars?? You should have your head examined.'
I could see re-upping again at some point but the break is going to seem nice until/if they ever make to even a moderate amount of success. Plus football on a big screen 4K HDTV is a lot better experience than the old 25'' Sylvania back in the 90s and the beer's a lot cheaper too, lol.
Plus the weather and time commitment just got too much for me. The sun wears on you, the team makes you fall asleep, and you have 3 hours plus travel time and getting there early to not miss kickoff.
Sitting at home is just too easy now and it looks great on tv.
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(09-13-2022, 01:35 PM)maddenisfordorks Wrote: [ -> ]Just remember that you have absolutely no control over any part of it and you'll do A-ok. Getting mad at entertainment is not a wise way to spend time.
The only thing you control is to pay attention or not.
I dont really ever get mad about it, just dissapointed. 2017 gave me a taste of what being a fan of a real team felt like, and now I miss it.