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Date Posted: Saturday, November 06, 02:19:16pm
Author: TMH
Subject: No..but perhaps you are missing my point.
In reply to: El Duque 's message, "Anyone out there picking us to win the A-10?" on Saturday, November 06, 01:12:03pm

This is not meant to be argumentative and we cannot control the expectations of the pundits but if we as a collective fan base are going to downplay our expectations so we don't get disappointed in the end there comes a point when the enthusiasm for attending goes down.
Take the sudents for example. If their expectations are that we will be a lower half team in a mid major conference and are afraid to see this new class as anything more than freshmen...why go?
My expectations are high. I think we will surprise some pretty good teams. We have a strong nucleus of returnees and an improved group of second stringers. I think our freshman class is underappreciated for now and Bill Clark is resurected. I'm going to enjoy the ride of if my expectations are not met..oh well. It's the expectaions that keep me wanting to listen to every game.

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You are reading way too much into the statement. (NT) -- El Duque, Saturday, November 06, 07:50:52pm
Nothing wrong with expectations TMH. I tend to view my expectations as neither "high" nor "low" but "realistic." I am able to put my fandom aside and see the holes in the roster and holes in particular players games. This team should have a "goal" to make the NCAA tourney but it's a bit unrealistic for the fans to have an "expectation" that they will. That realism does not stop me from rooting for victory in every game. (NT) -- Slim, Sunday, November 07, 10:04:13am

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