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I survived the Vic Koenning Era and thought that was the worse era ever

LawPoke said:
I also see us leaving Wyoming after 50+ years. Between the wind, cold, ice and lack of interest in progress, Wyoming feels less like home every day. This used to be a state where we loved a challenge and met it - where we invested in one another and our future. Now we cut everything and act like a state of hermits - disparaging anyone that has anything nice and cussing anything that might help someone else from the dark recesses of our houses with Fox News or MSNBC blaring in the background.
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This hits hard. Well said.
 
LawPoke said:
I left early twice this year, which is not like me. I missed a good ending with SJSU (so be it). But I also missed the Keystone Cops-like effort that capped the Nevada game. Between boredom, anger, frustration, and hopelessness, I didn't have any interest in seeing the second half of either game. I didn't watch a snap of the SDSU, Fresno State, or Hawaii games. By all accounts, I didn't miss a darned thing. In hindsight, I wish I would have missed the UNLV debacle.

I used to tailgate at least 2 hours before games. I used to not miss a second in the stands. Now I show up late and leave early. I go to be with my family and enjoy being outside in the Fall. But the games I used to live for are fading in holding my interest. After our youngest graduates, if things aren't headed in a different direction, I see us giving up our tickets and donations to CJC. I also see us leaving Wyoming after 50+ years. Between the wind, cold, ice and lack of interest in progress, Wyoming feels less like home every day. This used to be a state where we loved a challenge and met it - where we invested in one another and our future. Now we cut everything and act like a state of hermits - disparaging anyone that has anything nice and cussing anything that might help someone else from the dark recesses of our houses with Fox News or MSNBC blaring in the background.
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Geez, I am on the same track. I planned for years to split time between Wyoming (Laramie or Cody) and South Carolina in my retirement. I thought of being on the campus for game day and being an active supporter of UW athletics and other campus programming. Enjoying the benefits of a college town as an adult. Fish in the morning...game in the afternoon.

I don't feel that way anymore (at least not like I used to). But I kind of think it is more NIL/transfer portal than the Pokes being bad. I am just not sure I care that much anymore. Something has definitely died within me for NCAA sports. And I could care less about NFL/NBA. I'll never forget reading the story about Shadduer repeatedly parking his Bentley illegally at CU. Johnny Manziel made me sick. Today, they are 10x worse. If I never saw another game, so be it.
 
LawPoke said:
I also see us leaving Wyoming after 50+ years. Between the wind, cold, ice and lack of interest in progress, Wyoming feels less like home every day. This used to be a state where we loved a challenge and met it - where we invested in one another and our future. Now we cut everything and act like a state of hermits - disparaging anyone that has anything nice and cussing anything that might help someone else from the dark recesses of our houses with Fox News or MSNBC blaring in the background.
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I realized this for certain last year when I was in Laramie visiting family and decided not to attend the Boise State game. I didn't feel any remorse and barely watched the game; there was no why there for me.

I enjoy watching the wrestling team and why I have been so hard on Football and Basketball, simply put, they pay the bills. They have been AWFUL under Burman. I am also not sure when Wyoming residents became ok with mediocre but it has certainly happened.

I dreamed of moving back to Wyoming when my time in service was done and then re-enlistments happen and life goes on. I miss the ability to hunt and fish easily and the mostly easy going nature of Wyoming but man finding a job there was impossible. The pay is super low yet cost of living is rising.

Honestly, if it were not for the Wrestling team, I would not watch Wyoming anymore. The staff don't care since my eyes on TV don't matter and my wallet does not provide for them in any meaningful way. I like to do the OL and DL previews in football but that is fading since I have zero faith Tripodi is going to magically turn it around as a coach when every piece of evidence has shown that to be the contrary
 
LawPoke said:
I left early twice this year, which is not like me. I missed a good ending with SJSU (so be it). But I also missed the Keystone Cops-like effort that capped the Nevada game. Between boredom, anger, frustration, and hopelessness, I didn't have any interest in seeing the second half of either game. I didn't watch a snap of the SDSU, Fresno State, or Hawaii games. By all accounts, I didn't miss a darned thing. In hindsight, I wish I would have missed the UNLV debacle.

I used to tailgate at least 2 hours before games. I used to not miss a second in the stands. Now I show up late and leave early. I go to be with my family and enjoy being outside in the Fall. But the games I used to live for are fading in holding my interest. After our youngest graduates, if things aren't headed in a different direction, I see us giving up our tickets and donations to CJC. I also see us leaving Wyoming after 50+ years. Between the wind, cold, ice and lack of interest in progress, Wyoming feels less like home every day. This used to be a state where we loved a challenge and met it - where we invested in one another and our future. Now we cut everything and act like a state of hermits - disparaging anyone that has anything nice and cussing anything that might help someone else from the dark recesses of our houses with Fox News or MSNBC blaring in the background.
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I have a rule that if Wyoming is behind by more than 18 points in the second half, it is time to leave.
 
Bear Claw said:
I have a rule that if Sawful is the head coach, I won’t be attending a game. It sucks because I love UW and want to be supportive. I just can’t stand where the state of football is at right now. It has hit a new low for me.
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Now that you mention that, I haven’t been to a Sawful game yet
 
Midwest Cowboy said:
Geez, I am on the same track. I planned for years to split time between Wyoming (Laramie or Cody) and South Carolina in my retirement. I thought of being on the campus for game day and being an active supporter of UW athletics and other campus programming. Enjoying the benefits of a college town as an adult. Fish in the morning...game in the afternoon.

I don't feel that way anymore (at least not like I used to). But I kind of think it is more NIL/transfer portal than the Pokes being bad. I am just not sure I care that much anymore. Something has definitely died within me for NCAA sports. And I could care less about NFL/NBA. I'll never forget reading the story about Shadduer repeatedly parking his Bentley illegally at CU. Johnny Manziel made me sick. Today, they are 10x worse. If I never saw another game, so be it.
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I was of the same mindset 13 years ago. I am old enough to remember how easy the athletes had it as compared to working as many hours as possible to pay rent and tuition while still trying to keep the grades at 3.0 or above when I wasn’t a natural academic student.

The athletes - first choice on everything.

Dipshits like me had to enroll in crap classes for a semester because the mandatory classes were full in the fall but not offered in the spring. Wyoming was too small to accommodate the demand. Had a really tough time getting classes the first two years once bumped off the degree track.

With the NIL/portal I’m not going to be soft on any player period. Busted my butt to pay bills and complete my education with zero tutoring on a timely basis and now all I hear is “woe is me”.

Once thought we’d have the split season living arrangement but decided to limit it to catching a few games home or away. The last two years have erased even that desire.

Not trying to be envious sounding. I saw too many not very good athletes in my classes and talk about dumb as rocks. I had my 69 cent Swansons chicken pot pie and kool-aid for dinner before studying for 3 hours while those guys feasted casually at the athletes buffet with grad students doing their homework.

Won’t say names but my favorite was an east coast QB who literally had trouble with reading and writing. Wasn’t a very good QB and dropped out. He went to work as 3rd shift security at a warehouse in Jersey.

Those were the days.
 
Bear Claw said:
I have a rule that if Sawful is the head coach, I won’t be attending a game. It sucks because I love UW and want to be supportive. I just can’t stand where the state of football is at right now. It has hit a new low for me.
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I just had this type of call with my rep from the CJC on Thursday afternoon. Unfortunately, I made a long term commitment with 7220, which I will honor, because its the right thing to do. However, my ticket days and Tailgate Alley fees are gone. I am sure they will find someone to take my seats, but at least that money stays in my pocket now and I can give it to my grandkids!.
 
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