Are we just spoiled as fans?

Dasidreidia · 10-03-2012, 06:39 AM

Originally Posted by skymike

None of us over 20 are spoiled.

I'm 22 and I remember heartbreak. I wasn't there for the early years, but I've felt the pain.

Although I really would've liked to see the paper airplanes.

skymike · 10-04-2012, 04:51 PM

Originally Posted by Dasidreidia

Although I really would've liked to see the paper airplanes.

Originally Posted by Mikemike

Actually, no you wouldn't.

sure he would. The losing part sucked, yes... but 50,000
paper airplanes was a pretty crazy sight.... The announcement always came
first," Please do not throw "missiles" or objects onto the field..." Then we'd
start losing the game. Then the airplanes came. I'd be watching the game with someone who didnt know Saints football, and have to explain
why there was cheering during a huddle. Because somewhere an airplane
has made it onto the actual field of play... I remember Hebert about to call a play, heard the crowd, leaned over to watch a plane land at his feet.

Joker · 10-07-2012, 09:24 AM

Originally Posted by Mikemike

Actually, no you wouldn't.
When the team is so bad that paper airplanes get louder cheers than first downs...it's bad.
I've been a season ticket holder for 12 consecutive years..and prior to that I bought them occasionally, so I may have been a season tix holder for around 15 or more years total...

I've seen every coach they've had come and go, seen every player come and go, heard every excuse under the sun for 45 years.
..and even learned a few things about football in those many years. contrary to what coach mora said..Some of us DO know what we're talking about...and not just the older fans..lots of younger fans also know what they're talking about, too.
The point is, bad football is bad football..rose colored glasses..sugar coated excuses and "if only..." just doesn't cut it.

I'm 47 and have endured some absolutely horrible Saint teams over the years, at some point I thought they would never win consistently. These past few years have just been great, damn near unbelievable for me.
Are some fans spoiled to all the success as of the past few years probably yes but for the older guys, I can only say it's been a dream come true.
Don't forget about the bag days

10-03-2012, 06:39 AM	#1
Dasidreidia 500th Post Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Charlotte (Kill me), but born in Gretna. Posts: 721	Re: Are we just spoiled as fans? Originally Posted by skymike None of us over 20 are spoiled. I'm 22 and I remember heartbreak. I wasn't there for the early years, but I've felt the pain. Although I really would've liked to see the paper airplanes.

10-04-2012, 04:51 PM	#2
skymike E. Side Cholo Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: The Barrio, H-town Posts: 6,089	Re: Are we just spoiled as fans? Originally Posted by Dasidreidia Although I really would've liked to see the paper airplanes. Originally Posted by Mikemike Actually, no you wouldn't. sure he would. The losing part sucked, yes... but 50,000 paper airplanes was a pretty crazy sight.... The announcement always came first," Please do not throw "missiles" or objects onto the field..." Then we'd start losing the game. Then the airplanes came. I'd be watching the game with someone who didnt know Saints football, and have to explain why there was cheering during a huddle. Because somewhere an airplane has made it onto the actual field of play... I remember Hebert about to call a play, heard the crowd, leaned over to watch a plane land at his feet. saintfan likes this.

10-07-2012, 09:24 AM	#3
Joker Site Donor Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Lafayette Posts: 408 Blog Entries: 1	Re: Are we just spoiled as fans? Originally Posted by Mikemike Actually, no you wouldn't. When the team is so bad that paper airplanes get louder cheers than first downs...it's bad. I've been a season ticket holder for 12 consecutive years..and prior to that I bought them occasionally, so I may have been a season tix holder for around 15 or more years total... I've seen every coach they've had come and go, seen every player come and go, heard every excuse under the sun for 45 years. ..and even learned a few things about football in those many years. contrary to what coach mora said..Some of us DO know what we're talking about...and not just the older fans..lots of younger fans also know what they're talking about, too. The point is, bad football is bad football..rose colored glasses..sugar coated excuses and "if only..." just doesn't cut it. I'm 47 and have endured some absolutely horrible Saint teams over the years, at some point I thought they would never win consistently. These past few years have just been great, damn near unbelievable for me. Are some fans spoiled to all the success as of the past few years probably yes but for the older guys, I can only say it's been a dream come true. Don't forget about the bag days OldMaid likes this.

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