A different kind of feeling

hitta · 01-06-2020, 10:13 PM

For the last few years upon playoff exit, the feelings that tended to dominate where more along the lines of "if we didn't **** up this or that" we could be hoisting the Lombardi. The feeling this year is much different. The effort wasn't there. We were as sloppy as sloppy can be. We got beat by a team that we could have beaten by 5 scores in my opinion. We essentially went into the playoffs, rolled over, and died. I'm not sure how to really deal with the defeat. I'm quite sick about it. The sickness that pervades my mind has a thickness to it that I haven't experienced in my entire history of being a sports fan. The hope and optimism that resided beforehand has all but dissipated. The tiniest modicum of enthusiasm remains as that game represented an almost complete enervation of my team spirit. Perhaps time heals all wounds, Perhaps next year at this time there will be a complete reversal, and all the pessimism I hold now is just a temporary moment of weakness, but as of right now I'm not sure that there is a word, a phrase, a photograph, or any other form of mankind expression of emotion that would do the sickness and sadness I feel justice. It really does feel like our team died in that game.

Beastmode · 01-06-2020, 10:28 PM

We won the division easily and made the playoffs easily despite a lot of adversity. We lost Brees, Kamara at points. (Kamara was never the same) and lost the meat of our defense to include our best CB at the end.

We simply ran out of gas. They gave it their best shot but that was it. Nothing left and nothing to be ashamed about. Losing Brees alone should have been enough to do us in but it was not. We recovered, had a strong season when most thought it was over. Think about that for a minute.

st thomas · 01-06-2020, 11:06 PM

Originally Posted by hitta

For the last few years upon playoff exit, the feelings that tended to dominate where more along the lines of "if we didn't **** up this or that" we could be hoisting the Lombardi. The feeling this year is much different. The effort wasn't there. We were as sloppy as sloppy can be. We got beat by a team that we could have beaten by 5 scores in my opinion. We essentially went into the playoffs, rolled over, and died. I'm not sure how to really deal with the defeat. I'm quite sick about it. The sickness that pervades my mind has a thickness to it that I haven't experienced in my entire history of being a sports fan. The hope and optimism that resided beforehand has all but dissipated. The tiniest modicum of enthusiasm remains as that game represented an almost complete enervation of my team spirit. Perhaps time heals all wounds, Perhaps next year at this time there will be a complete reversal, and all the pessimism I hold now is just a temporary moment of weakness, but as of right now I'm not sure that there is a word, a phrase, a photograph, or any other form of mankind expression of emotion that would do the sickness and sadness I feel justice. It really does feel like our team died in that game.

Let it out brother time heals all

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RefsRobbedUs · 01-07-2020, 12:37 AM

Honestly I'm numb to Saints playoff losses now. The Minnesota Miracle followed by the no call PI drained me.

neugey · 01-07-2020, 01:01 AM

Last year's calamity felt much worse to me. We had a lot to build off this season, the 13-3 record, signing CGM to the big contract and having him post one of the best ever seasons by a WR in NFL history. So we have a lot to be grateful for, but next year is such a rubicon. I don't know if we should be in all-in mode any more, it just doesn't seem like we have the mojo as constructed. Maybe next season semi-tanking is order to kind of feel our way through things and then see what our plan is after the new CBA gets established.

Oh well, LSU game in a week for those of you rooting for them (I will).

skymike · 01-07-2020, 02:08 AM

Originally Posted by hitta

... I'm not sure that there is a word, a phrase, a photograph, or any other form of mankind expression of emotion that would do the sickness and sadness I feel justice. It really does feel like our team died in that game.

Its a good thing we have this Board, Beer, and each other. The Saints have been disappointing me for 38 years, except for 2 seasons. Maybe 3.

K Major · 01-07-2020, 08:11 AM

Squandered opportunities.

vpheughan · 01-07-2020, 09:35 AM

The past 3 seasons: 37 - 11 One NFC Championship Game 3 Division Titles
14 seasons watching the GOAT QB the likes of which may never be seen in a Saints uniform again. I'm old enough to remember the "We just want to be respectable" cries.

I listen to Rick Venturi every day,he's been there, done that and makes this board's EGGSPURTS look a little poached. Yet failed miserably as a Head Coach.
COULDA , WOULDA, SHOULDA and WHAT IFfing takes no talent, hindsight is always 20-20.

You should have some Cheese with all that WHINE

foreverfan · 01-07-2020, 10:10 AM

Originally Posted by vpheughan

Hindsight is always 20-20.

I'm sick of this season. It seems that my cat was sick of that parrot.

73Saint · 01-07-2020, 10:33 AM

I don't know why, but I don't feel as bad this year as the last few. And, strangely enough before Sunday's loss, I had more confidence in this team than the last two. Maybe it's because we seemed to have been hitting on all cylinders last few games. Regardless, I'm just along for the ride at this point. I'll continue to put my faith and trust in the front office, and hope for the best. It's still a whole lot better than the Saints of old.

One thing though, I need to get better at how I handle watching these damn games. I have gotten so bad, that no one wants to be around me during the games (and honestly, I don't want anyone around, myself). I have so much anxiety, I make myself absolutely miserable. I have a very difficult time controlling my emotions, it's quite embarrassing actually. Like a 46 y/o throwing a temper tantrum. Makes me wonder wtf is wrong with me.

There, I said it. And I feel better already. Anyone else struggle with this? I am not a drinker, and I have enough bad habits that I don't feel this is one I need to start so I don't feel like booze is the solution.

01-06-2020, 10:13 PM	#1
hitta 1000 Posts + Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 1,324	A different kind of feeling For the last few years upon playoff exit, the feelings that tended to dominate where more along the lines of "if we didn't **** up this or that" we could be hoisting the Lombardi. The feeling this year is much different. The effort wasn't there. We were as sloppy as sloppy can be. We got beat by a team that we could have beaten by 5 scores in my opinion. We essentially went into the playoffs, rolled over, and died. I'm not sure how to really deal with the defeat. I'm quite sick about it. The sickness that pervades my mind has a thickness to it that I haven't experienced in my entire history of being a sports fan. The hope and optimism that resided beforehand has all but dissipated. The tiniest modicum of enthusiasm remains as that game represented an almost complete enervation of my team spirit. Perhaps time heals all wounds, Perhaps next year at this time there will be a complete reversal, and all the pessimism I hold now is just a temporary moment of weakness, but as of right now I'm not sure that there is a word, a phrase, a photograph, or any other form of mankind expression of emotion that would do the sickness and sadness I feel justice. It really does feel like our team died in that game. jnormand, leilung, SmashMouth and 4 others like this.
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01-06-2020, 10:28 PM	#2
Beastmode 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Jul 2010 Posts: 9,126	Re: A different kind of feeling We won the division easily and made the playoffs easily despite a lot of adversity. We lost Brees, Kamara at points. (Kamara was never the same) and lost the meat of our defense to include our best CB at the end. We simply ran out of gas. They gave it their best shot but that was it. Nothing left and nothing to be ashamed about. Losing Brees alone should have been enough to do us in but it was not. We recovered, had a strong season when most thought it was over. Think about that for a minute. neugey, SaintFanQ, skymike and 1 others like this.
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01-06-2020, 11:06 PM	#3
st thomas Site Donor 2018 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: lafayette Posts: 7,753	Re: A different kind of feeling Originally Posted by hitta For the last few years upon playoff exit, the feelings that tended to dominate where more along the lines of "if we didn't **** up this or that" we could be hoisting the Lombardi. The feeling this year is much different. The effort wasn't there. We were as sloppy as sloppy can be. We got beat by a team that we could have beaten by 5 scores in my opinion. We essentially went into the playoffs, rolled over, and died. I'm not sure how to really deal with the defeat. I'm quite sick about it. The sickness that pervades my mind has a thickness to it that I haven't experienced in my entire history of being a sports fan. The hope and optimism that resided beforehand has all but dissipated. The tiniest modicum of enthusiasm remains as that game represented an almost complete enervation of my team spirit. Perhaps time heals all wounds, Perhaps next year at this time there will be a complete reversal, and all the pessimism I hold now is just a temporary moment of weakness, but as of right now I'm not sure that there is a word, a phrase, a photograph, or any other form of mankind expression of emotion that would do the sickness and sadness I feel justice. It really does feel like our team died in that game. Let it out brother time heals all Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk foreverfan, SmashMouth, 73Saint and 1 others like this.

01-07-2020, 12:37 AM	#4
RefsRobbedUs 500th Post Join Date: Jan 2019 Posts: 659	Re: A different kind of feeling Honestly I'm numb to Saints playoff losses now. The Minnesota Miracle followed by the no call PI drained me. leilung, saintsfan1976, WhoDat!656 and 1 others like this.
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01-07-2020, 01:01 AM	#5
neugey Hu Dat! Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 6,715 Blog Entries: 13	Re: A different kind of feeling Last year's calamity felt much worse to me. We had a lot to build off this season, the 13-3 record, signing CGM to the big contract and having him post one of the best ever seasons by a WR in NFL history. So we have a lot to be grateful for, but next year is such a rubicon. I don't know if we should be in all-in mode any more, it just doesn't seem like we have the mojo as constructed. Maybe next season semi-tanking is order to kind of feel our way through things and then see what our plan is after the new CBA gets established. Oh well, LSU game in a week for those of you rooting for them (I will).

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01-07-2020, 02:08 AM	#6
skymike E. Side Cholo Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: The Barrio, H-town Posts: 6,089	Re: A different kind of feeling Originally Posted by hitta ... I'm not sure that there is a word, a phrase, a photograph, or any other form of mankind expression of emotion that would do the sickness and sadness I feel justice. It really does feel like our team died in that game. Its a good thing we have this Board, Beer, and each other. The Saints have been disappointing me for 38 years, except for 2 seasons. Maybe 3. turbo_dog, neugey, foreverfan and 4 others like this.

01-07-2020, 08:11 AM	#7
K Major Site Donor 2019 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Bedford, TX Posts: 24,622 Blog Entries: 3	Re: A different kind of feeling Squandered opportunities. MatthewT and WhoDat!656 like this.

01-07-2020, 09:35 AM	#8
vpheughan 1000 Posts + Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 4,524	Re: A different kind of feeling The past 3 seasons: 37 - 11 One NFC Championship Game 3 Division Titles 14 seasons watching the GOAT QB the likes of which may never be seen in a Saints uniform again. I'm old enough to remember the "We just want to be respectable" cries. I listen to Rick Venturi every day,he's been there, done that and makes this board's EGGSPURTS look a little poached. Yet failed miserably as a Head Coach. COULDA , WOULDA, SHOULDA and WHAT IFfing takes no talent, hindsight is always 20-20. You should have some Cheese with all that WHINE
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01-07-2020, 10:10 AM	#9
foreverfan 12,000 BS Posts Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Metairie, LA Posts: 13,457 Blog Entries: 5	Re: A different kind of feeling Originally Posted by vpheughan Hindsight is always 20-20. I'm sick of this season. It seems that my cat was sick of that parrot.

01-07-2020, 10:33 AM	#10
73Saint 1000 Posts + Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: NOLA Posts: 2,336	Re: A different kind of feeling I don't know why, but I don't feel as bad this year as the last few. And, strangely enough before Sunday's loss, I had more confidence in this team than the last two. Maybe it's because we seemed to have been hitting on all cylinders last few games. Regardless, I'm just along for the ride at this point. I'll continue to put my faith and trust in the front office, and hope for the best. It's still a whole lot better than the Saints of old. One thing though, I need to get better at how I handle watching these damn games. I have gotten so bad, that no one wants to be around me during the games (and honestly, I don't want anyone around, myself). I have so much anxiety, I make myself absolutely miserable. I have a very difficult time controlling my emotions, it's quite embarrassing actually. Like a 46 y/o throwing a temper tantrum. Makes me wonder wtf is wrong with me. There, I said it. And I feel better already. Anyone else struggle with this? I am not a drinker, and I have enough bad habits that I don't feel this is one I need to start so I don't feel like booze is the solution. Budsdrinker, Kryptonite and Audiotom like this.

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