it is perpetual "waiting for the other shoe to drop"  lol

getting used to winning takes time

The point of my last post had nothing to do with winning. My point had to do with one's perception being their reality and as such it cannot be incorrect for that person. Whether we agree, or not, with someone's perception, we should at least extend tolerance for their right to have and express their opinion.
In regards to my notion of winning being the end all: My passion for and loyalty to Dukes basketball spans 55+ years and, as mjp1542 succinctly declares, has "endured some bad basketball seasons in his life." At the time I chose my citation "Winning Solves Everything" it seemed reasonable in response to our basketball team's athletic health and the corresponding environment on this board. Today my quotation is outdated and is no longer appropriate to current events and will be replaced with a more contemporary outlook which reflects on my view of both the team and our posting board. Understand that I love our team and like our forum regardless of existing perfections and imperfections.
Go Dukes

You can say that again Coffee

Yes as a long suffering Dukes fan we have had more then our share of disappointments. I don’t have all day to name them. But at times I fall into my old habits. For example Rhoade Island has always defeated the Dukes starting the February swoon. Stop be objective. The past teams, players and administration has nothing to do with the 2020 Dukes. Old habits are hard to kick but why can’t Dambrots Dukes get an at large NCAA bid. They can. Go Dukes.

I don’t know how this season will end.   But it’s almost like people want to fast forward to the end of the season, to know whether they enjoyed the season or not.   If that’s your attitude then maintain media silence.  Turn off the sports and send me your phone number.   I’ll text you when the clock hits zero of the championship game.  Then you can look at the Dukes results abc find out whether you enjoyed the season. 

I have been very excited and happy when they have won.  And angry as hell when they lost.   Both emotions are better than the apathy that set in by this time in too many past seasons.

Last edited by A83 (1/15/2020 5:11 pm)

Simms wrote:

coffee wrote:

For those of you that don’t know me, I’m a high school principal. I handle conflict between kids all day.

People will have their own opinion but should try to express it without offending or taking offense.

This is still a game to enjoy the long awaited success without worrying about how much we should be enjoying it.

🙄

Former teacher here Coffee!  If you don't mind my asking, where are you a principal?  I taught in Altoona for 10 years but had to step back due to some health issues (Cystic Fibrosis sucks).

 
I work at East Allegheny, home of the Wildcats!

Dave Loya is our AD-  Anybody remember Dave?