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(05-23-2017, 10:25 PM)rfaulk34 Wrote: I wouldn't even try to say there's been no improvement. There's been plenty to enjoy during the season in the last 6 years and in a few other seasons since 2003. 

The difference between us is just this; you're happy putting the past in the past and looking to better things in the new year. After 14 tries, i'm done with the annual build up only to be disappointed and i'm choosing to remain lukewarm on the team this year--while watching games, and yes, enjoying when they play well--and if they happen to get further this year than they have in the past, i'll enjoy it just as much as you will. It's just too much in my blood to completely walk away from it, though i've learned to be less emotionally involved.

I just can't do the 'refueling' thing any more. Personal choice. As far as the Reds, i've always been a casual+ fan of baseball. I'll watch and enjoy it when they do well, but i don't stress nearly as much (at all) as i do with football. 

I completely get it.  You don't have to explain it to me.  This discussion started because you threw out Marv's playoff record as a reason to not have optimism about the upcoming season.  It is a valid argument.  I countered with his overall record compared to what he inherited.  

I just don't think getting rid of Marv at this point would make sense.  Now, if he fails with THIS roster, then I think it is time to go younger.  That being said, I think everything will come together and once the proverbial playoff monkey is exercised, they run all the way to the Super Bowl and win....over the Saints.  Don't ask me why I think the Saints...i have no idea why.