05-24-2025, 06:18 PM
(05-23-2025, 03:31 PM)rfaulk34 Wrote:
First off, i don't like to do it at all. It's just the facts. I'm not fabricating or inflating the level of disgust and anger at all. Look at the Reds history over the last several years. That's what they do. Get below .500, go on a run to get back around .500 then go back in a hole.
Same with the Bengals. They do just enough to be competitive, but not enough to make them real contenders for a SB victory. And both teams seem to deal with more than their share of injuries.
I'm not the least bit content with simply winning 10+ games a year or 80+ games a year, making the playoffs a few times and even winning a couple playoff games. I've seen lots and lots of that over the decades. I'm ready for one of these teams to do what's truly necessary to bring some championship hardware home.
"have a chance to", doesn't work for me any more. Selling out games does nothing for me. The Reds making money does nothing for me. If you're able to mentally reset and be optimistic leading into any new season, great. I don't have that ability anymore because my expectations have been set higher than just some winning and participation trophies.
Regardless, i'm always back on the train leading into any game, cheering for wins. I just don't have any trouble expressing my disappointment when it doesn't go well.
Feliz cumpleanos, mi amigo.
I agree with you 100%. I have been labeled a sour *****, for complaining about the Reds and the Bengals. But it is what it is. I am not happy with just being average, enough is enough. Either put a championship team on the field or sell it to someone who can.
