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Why can’t I just enjoy a win?

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Was thinking to myself today that we just beat a top 10 non conference team, and all I had to say about it afterwards was how sloppy we played.

Any e-psychologists have any theories as to why I’m so pessimistic with my sports teams?
 

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Was thinking to myself today that we just beat a top 10 non conference team, and all I had to say about it afterwards was how sloppy we played.

Any e-psychologists have any theories as to why I’m so pessimistic with my sports teams?

Nick Saban has really mind f***** all of us. My best guess.
 

TigerBait1971

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Was thinking to myself today that we just beat a top 10 non conference team, and all I had to say about it afterwards was how sloppy we played.

Any e-psychologists have any theories as to why I’m so pessimistic with my sports teams?

I'm witcha.

Waited decades for a serviceable offense.

Get record breaking offense.

Complain about defense.

:yo:
 

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Was thinking to myself today that we just beat a top 10 non conference team, and all I had to say about it afterwards was how sloppy we played.

Any e-psychologists have any theories as to why I’m so pessimistic with my sports teams?


I get that way also. I always look for the negatives in the team's performance. Still, you beat a good team.
 

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Was thinking to myself today that we just beat a top 10 non conference team, and all I had to say about it afterwards was how sloppy we played.

Any e-psychologists have any theories as to why I’m so pessimistic with my sports teams?

The most pissed off I have ever been after a UVA game was one they won. Virginia lead Richmond 17-0 at half and won because the Richmond kicker missed the extra point after they made it 17-16.
 

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Was thinking to myself today that we just beat a top 10 non conference team, and all I had to say about it afterwards was how sloppy we played.

Any e-psychologists have any theories as to why I’m so pessimistic with my sports teams?

I do it every time and my team hasn't beaten a top 10 team since 2015 and hasn't been in the national title picture since 2001.
 

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Was thinking to myself today that we just beat a top 10 non conference team, and all I had to say about it afterwards was how sloppy we played.

Any e-psychologists have any theories as to why I’m so pessimistic with my sports teams?
I’m here to say quit yer bitching.
 

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I think the OP just really doesn't like the Dawgies? The overly-critical attitude comes from an underlying distaste for such a shitty school and secret wish to be a Florida Gator...America's University and the pride of this fine nation.
 

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Was thinking to myself today that we just beat a top 10 non conference team, and all I had to say about it afterwards was how sloppy we played.

Any e-psychologists have any theories as to why I’m so pessimistic with my sports teams?
Defense mechanism to avoid disappointment if they lose.

Always expect the worst. If it happens, you aren't surprised. If something better happens, you can be happy for a minute before slinking back into despair.

- Signed,

Browns Fan with serious Battered Fan Syndrome
 

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Was thinking to myself today that we just beat a top 10 non conference team, and all I had to say about it afterwards was how sloppy we played.

Any e-psychologists have any theories as to why I’m so pessimistic with my sports teams?
If you figure it out give me the Cliff's Notes.

Been dealing with it for 20 years.
 

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Was thinking to myself today that we just beat a top 10 non conference team, and all I had to say about it afterwards was how sloppy we played.

Any e-psychologists have any theories as to why I’m so pessimistic with my sports teams?
Dude I coach middle school team and I do this to my kids. As a fan, we have no impact yet we have the same mindset when we feel connected to a team. Being satisfied and complacent makes you worse. In high school our coaching staff was the type where we won 56-0, yet when we watched film at least one player per play would get chewed out.

Accepting where you are and not trying to get better is preparing for failure and mediocrity. Every day you don’t get better, you get worse. Even as a fan, where we have no true impact on this, it should remain everyone’s mindset.
 

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Was thinking to myself today that we just beat a top 10 non conference team, and all I had to say about it afterwards was how sloppy we played.

Any e-psychologists have any theories as to why I’m so pessimistic with my sports teams?

That's me after every single Notre Dame game... ever. :noidea:
 

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True. Georgia fans think they're on bama's level when they're really not
I disagree they had Bama beat twice and Kirby shit the bed. Georgia fans honestly have a very good reason to feel horrible and hate life.
 

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Nebraska won, now Nebraska gets to play Ohio State. With georgia's old QB that looks really, really good.

Quit your whining.
 

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Was thinking to myself today that we just beat a top 10 non conference team, and all I had to say about it afterwards was how sloppy we played.

Any e-psychologists have any theories as to why I’m so pessimistic with my sports teams?

Just become a Kansas fan instead.

:thumb:
 

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Was thinking to myself today that we just beat a top 10 non conference team, and all I had to say about it afterwards was how sloppy we played.

Any e-psychologists have any theories as to why I’m so pessimistic with my sports teams?
It's easy, you are a Atlanta and Dawgs fan. Other than Cubs fans, not sure there is a more jinxed fanbase.
 

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Was thinking to myself today that we just beat a top 10 non conference team, and all I had to say about it afterwards was how sloppy we played.

Any e-psychologists have any theories as to why I’m so pessimistic with my sports teams?
History has a way of doing that.
 

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Michigan fans have this problem in a more literal sense.
 

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Try yoga or maybe a nice spin class
 
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