For everyone complaining about the Super Bowl loss

[HarleyDog]

(02-16-2022, 08:52 PM)Nepa Wrote: When the game was over, and I was really down (okay, to be honest, I'm still very down--I've been through this three fricking times already with close Super Bowl losses), I found comfort in the words of a Broncos fan that posted something on this board. The Broncos fan said that he understands its very painful, but that when the Bengals finally win the big one, it will be that much more sweet.

I'm going to cling to that thought. That when the Bengals finally win the Super Bowl, and they will, that it will take the three painful losses and make that win so much more sweeter.

I've been spoiled by having witnessed the Big Red Machine and relive that joy all the time. But nothing beats what Bengals fans have had to endure, and I expect the joy will be exceptional when the Bengals finally win the Super Bowl.

And kudos to the Broncos fan for taking the time to spread some comfort to long-suffering Bengals fans.

I gotta admit. I was both foggy and numb this whole playoff season. All I could think about was the Bengals. I became 1 track minded. Couldn't concentrate at work, couldn't sleep well, etc. Also was very jittery. The more we won, the worse it got. By the time Super Bowl day arrived, I was a wreck. I was shaking pretty good while preparing food and getting things ready. But I felt like I was going through the motions and not really taking in or enjoying the experience. I was stressed for sure. 

Win or lose, we did awesome. I just wish there weren't unanswered questions at the end and a lot of what if's. Unfortunately, I will be holding on to thinking we didn't get a fair shake and can think of different ways this game goes if that call doesn't go against Wilson. I hope they win it all next year and I can put this one to bed. This game will always have an asterisk in my opinion, but many do.