by BD, Staff Writer
I'm not sure about the rest of you, but I know whenever one of the coaches of my teams leaves for a better opportunity I fall into a Dark Defender-like mode. I spend the subsequent days scouring the Internet for his address, phone number and anything else that might help me come in direct contact with him. It also doesn't hurt to post all the information about his family members on team message boards and encourage my fellow fans to threaten them. The coach though, will be getting far more than a threat.
None of the above is true of course. In large part because I'm an adult and my happiness doesn't in any way hinge on the success of my favorite athletic teams. When the Gators fell to Michigan I merely shrugged and began sifting through countless text messages from my friends here in the Great Lakes State.
The above would be completely unacceptable if I lived in West Virginia. (Something I can't foresee unless I get my teeth knocked out.) In West Virginia they tend to celebrate the wins by burning couches. (Bubbles wouldn't be pleased.) The losses? How about sending a few death threats to whichever player you feel cost you the game. Even better, let's threaten the guy who's responsible for our success. The guy who put us back on the map and made West Virginia the place to see exciting offenses and bad teeth, rather than just bad teeth.
It really makes you wonder. What the hell is in the water down in Morgantown? I could take another shot at their teeth and claim sugar here, but I don't think it's needed. Rather I'd like to hear from the WVU faithful who spend their lunch break at McDonald's vandalizing players' cars. Those who stop by Rich Rodriguez's house on the way home to destroy his mailbox. What really is your motivation? Can it really be that personally upsetting that Rich Rodriguez left town? Or that you lost to Pitt?
I wouldn't think so, but given that the 'Eers are your only local team I'm not surprised. I've heard that you southern folk tend to take things a bit too far when it comes to your teams. I, for one, just don't understand. As at no point did I ever think of physically harming Steve Spurrier when he jumped to the NFL a few years back. You have to understand these guys are just doing what best for their career, whether you believe it or not. Staying in the shit hole that is West Virginia usually won't be their final destination.
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IF (big if there...imagine supersize font) any of the "threats" actually occurred, it came from 1 or 2 people. The mailbox thing....1 person. If one person can be used to paint a brush across a whole state then certainly it's fair to paint every single Michigan resident as a contract-breaking, back-stabbing, untrustworthy, liar. It's not THAT he left. It's THAT he lied and likely engaged in numerous NCAA violations on his way out the door. Your problem now. Enjoy!
SHows how much of an adult you are it's fine that you write the article about wvu fans taking things to far yes they should just move on Rich Rod leaving doesn't mean we can't win look at the Fiesta Bowl. But when you put down a state saying What the hell is in the water down in Morgantown? I could take another shot at their teeth. Staying in the shit hole that is West Virginia. Not needed. Maybe you should go back and slap you Parent's because they obviously didn't do a good job raiseing you. Don't be disrespectful to people no matter what state they are from
a contract-breaking, back-stabbing, untrustworthy, liar
Sounds like you're describing WVU's current basketball coach. Just sayin'...
Anon #1, I thought it as pretty clear I was a Gator fan. Thus Rich is far from my problem. Also, it may be unfair to paint an entire state one color based on the actions of individuals, but those actions are a bit of a trend and are more widespread than your willing to accept. Based on all of this I'd say Virginia got the better end of the split at this point.
Anon #2 Have you ever heard of a coma? Or quotation marks? No? Not a surprise. Also, remember this is a blog I'm not required (though is anyone) to be respectful of those I write about. It'd make for a mighty boring read far more often than not.
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