Let me start by saying that this post, is in no way a flame of any sorts. In fact i will categorically agree that I am 100 % guilty of all of the issues in the post to come. I just figured, since there isn't much to talk about, that i would ask these questions.
1. Why is it that we as fans demand so much success from our football program, YET, fall in love with certain players that are not best suited to help the team reach our high demands.
a. I will give 2 quick examples that i see daily.
1. Joe Ganz, as a majority, Husker nation has put this kid up on an unrealistic pedastal. Any talk by the few, offering scenarios where Ganz doesnt start or offering reasons why Ganz is not so Great, get blown up immediately and then pile on. We want success immediately from our new staff and team yet come Hell or High water it had better be done with Ganz. Why?, just suppose for a moment, just pretend, that Ganz is not the best Choice. Our fanbase would have a meltdown.
b. WR, mention that we may have much more talented WR that have yet to see action, and an altar for your sacrifice will be constructed in under 10 seconds. Is it too hard to imagine that this might be true. Our unwavering, demanding fanbase cant fathom how anyone would want or hope to see the younger receivers step up and take time away from Swift and Petersen. Maybe they are the best, maybe they arent, but to even think the notion that 2 of our players are not worldy, but very average (as is some peoples opinion of the 2) is almost considered heracy. Why is it that the other side of the argument can hold no merit for people. I for one dont care who plays as long as they earn the spot, but do many of us forget or just plain overlook the facts from the past, like numerous dropped balls, a regular occurence of inability to separate or just plain get open. However, mention that you would like to see different WR step up and take the field, I Dare You, if you do you had better buckle up for it will be a bumpy almost scary ride.
It simply amazes me how as a whole we can demand greatness, demand championships, but cant accept that to get there, our favorite player might not be the best choice at his position.
I know this is long and off subject in comparison to most posts. i also realize that i am about the furthest thing from a well versed person as you will find thus meaning that my point is not well explained in most likelihood.
I am just curious the reasons behind this. I have a few friends, friends of my parents, in their 60's that have been life long husker fans. Thaey have repeatedly made the statement that "even though Football is king in this state, we have the most ignorant fan base they have ever seen." For the longest time i simply dismissed this notion but having been on the message board for approximately a year, i find myself leaning in their direction more and more each day.
1. Why is it that we as fans demand so much success from our football program, YET, fall in love with certain players that are not best suited to help the team reach our high demands.
a. I will give 2 quick examples that i see daily.
1. Joe Ganz, as a majority, Husker nation has put this kid up on an unrealistic pedastal. Any talk by the few, offering scenarios where Ganz doesnt start or offering reasons why Ganz is not so Great, get blown up immediately and then pile on. We want success immediately from our new staff and team yet come Hell or High water it had better be done with Ganz. Why?, just suppose for a moment, just pretend, that Ganz is not the best Choice. Our fanbase would have a meltdown.
b. WR, mention that we may have much more talented WR that have yet to see action, and an altar for your sacrifice will be constructed in under 10 seconds. Is it too hard to imagine that this might be true. Our unwavering, demanding fanbase cant fathom how anyone would want or hope to see the younger receivers step up and take time away from Swift and Petersen. Maybe they are the best, maybe they arent, but to even think the notion that 2 of our players are not worldy, but very average (as is some peoples opinion of the 2) is almost considered heracy. Why is it that the other side of the argument can hold no merit for people. I for one dont care who plays as long as they earn the spot, but do many of us forget or just plain overlook the facts from the past, like numerous dropped balls, a regular occurence of inability to separate or just plain get open. However, mention that you would like to see different WR step up and take the field, I Dare You, if you do you had better buckle up for it will be a bumpy almost scary ride.
It simply amazes me how as a whole we can demand greatness, demand championships, but cant accept that to get there, our favorite player might not be the best choice at his position.
I know this is long and off subject in comparison to most posts. i also realize that i am about the furthest thing from a well versed person as you will find thus meaning that my point is not well explained in most likelihood.
I am just curious the reasons behind this. I have a few friends, friends of my parents, in their 60's that have been life long husker fans. Thaey have repeatedly made the statement that "even though Football is king in this state, we have the most ignorant fan base they have ever seen." For the longest time i simply dismissed this notion but having been on the message board for approximately a year, i find myself leaning in their direction more and more each day.
