BVS (Battered Vol Syndrome) Group Therapy

[GlockVol]

This is me exactly. First, gave up season tix after 2016. This helped a lot after being sour about losing and knowing your dropped a grand to be violated hurt even worse. Last year my kids thought I quit watching CFB because after September I had checked out completely. Last season of basketball reminded me of my football vols, especially the SEC tourney. I will say my son and I have had some really good outdoor/hunting experiences that would have been reserved for ball so there is that.

Yes. I got tired of being grumpy with my family after losses and decided to turn it down a notch. Distracting yourself with other activites seems to help a lot. Netflix, Hulu and Prime help. The kids and grandkids help put football into the proper perspective

 

[lynnh]

The first Saturday of football season can be a significant triggering event for BVS sufferers. As such, I wanted to create a safe space for us to share our own personal BVS testimony or any BVS outbursts that we’ve witnessed.

I’ll start. The date was September 22nd, 2018 (TRIGGER WARNING), a dear friend and I decided to make the pilgrimage down to Knoxville for the Florida game as an early bachelor weekend for him. As we settled into our seats we became acquainted with the good orange clad folk around us, as you do. There was a group of middle-aged, probably southern baptist siblings behind us who had brought their aging mother for a wholesome family outing seated behind us. Salt of the earth people if ever there were. Soon the seats in front of us filled with a cute dental hygienist and her friend and some other younger fans.

As kickoff loomed a large contingent of seats to our left sat vacant and I began to see the writing on the wall. A cold sweat began to develop on my forehead as the prospect of sitting next to.... Florida fans began to enter my mind. Sure enough, as the teams were meeting at midfield for the coin flip, a group of sloppy, drunken, unwashed Floridians showed up to claim their territory.

We all know what happened in the game and you can imagine how that influenced the behavior of our swampy neighbors. The poor dental hygienist was being relentlessly hit on and the probably baptist siblings behind us were all taking turns covering their mother’s ears to shield her righteous old soul from the volleys of vitriolic swamp speech being hurled about.

As the final fires of hope were extinguished early in the 4th quarter, our baptist friends decided it was time to be getting mother home. As they stood up and shuffled toward the aisle, one of them accidentally kicked over his expensive souvenir cup of Diet Coke. His brother said “aren’t you going to get that?” And his reply is somewhat symbolic of the typical BVS attitude that tends to seep in after the Florida game every year, he said “I don’t even want that stupid cup.”

I think we have all had our “I don’t even want that stupid cup” moments.

If you suffer from Post UF Ambivalence, Offensive Line Induced Rage Fits, or any similar condition associated with BVS, feel free to share your testimony below.

NO thanks to "SAFE SPACE" I'm a baby boomer I suck it up and deal with S*** like an adult should be able to do...………...….........…...….....

 

[Jauan't Some?]

NO thanks to "SAFE SPACE" I'm a baby boomer I suck it up and deal with S*** like an adult should be able to do...………...….........…...….....

Congratulations on being a seasoned bastion of resilience.

I’ll go ahead and file your username away firmly in the “CANNOT TAKE A JOKE” folder...

Holy crap.

 

[Hacksaw]

I guess I don't have it as bad as some here. Probably the only symptom I've noticed is that when we win now, I always wait until the teams leave the field and the broadcast signs-off before I allow myself to relax.

Well, that and I try not to have anything in my hands during the game.

 

[Behr]

Not sure why it hurt so bad, actually I just can't pinpoint the exact cause, but 2015 Florida changed my "football watching" life.

 

[volfannbama]

Ahhh let’s see...

South Carolina 05 - this is where things began to unravel

Mizzou 11? 12? - I just remember us basically taking a knee at midfield and then playing for 4 OT’s.

Florida 12 - embarrassing

Mizzou 13? 14? Very cold. Lost.

Florida 14 - Felt like walking out of a funeral

SC 16, 17, 18 - kill me

Those were just a few of the losses I was lucky enough to be in attendance for. I don’t even know why I’m still here at this point. If the Vols were a stock, SELL SELL SELL.

To me, the unraveling began when Rohan Davey got hurt in the 02 SECCG

 

[volfannbama]

I guess I don't have it as bad as some here. Probably the only symptom I've noticed is that when we win now, I always wait until the teams leave the field and the broadcast signs-off before I allow myself to relax.

Well, that and I try not to have anything in my hands during the game.

I dont think I have it very bad either....I just dont get very excited preseason. Im in straight wait and see to believe it mode. Until then I expect them to be a let down from any preseason hype. But I think the only place preseason hype exist now is on vn.

 

[TennesseeTarheel]

The first Saturday of football season can be a significant triggering event for BVS sufferers. As such, I wanted to create a safe space for us to share our own personal BVS testimony or any BVS outbursts that we’ve witnessed.

I’ll start. The date was September 22nd, 2018 (TRIGGER WARNING), a dear friend and I decided to make the pilgrimage down to Knoxville for the Florida game as an early bachelor weekend for him. As we settled into our seats we became acquainted with the good orange clad folk around us, as you do. There was a group of middle-aged, probably southern baptist siblings behind us who had brought their aging mother for a wholesome family outing seated behind us. Salt of the earth people if ever there were. Soon the seats in front of us filled with a cute dental hygienist and her friend and some other younger fans.

As kickoff loomed a large contingent of seats to our left sat vacant and I began to see the writing on the wall. A cold sweat began to develop on my forehead as the prospect of sitting next to.... Florida fans began to enter my mind. Sure enough, as the teams were meeting at midfield for the coin flip, a group of sloppy, drunken, unwashed Floridians showed up to claim their territory.

We all know what happened in the game and you can imagine how that influenced the behavior of our swampy neighbors. The poor dental hygienist was being relentlessly hit on and the probably baptist siblings behind us were all taking turns covering their mother’s ears to shield her righteous old soul from the volleys of vitriolic swamp speech being hurled about.

As the final fires of hope were extinguished early in the 4th quarter, our baptist friends decided it was time to be getting mother home. As they stood up and shuffled toward the aisle, one of them accidentally kicked over his expensive souvenir cup of Diet Coke. His brother said “aren’t you going to get that?” And his reply is somewhat symbolic of the typical BVS attitude that tends to seep in after the Florida game every year, he said “I don’t even want that stupid cup.”

I think we have all had our “I don’t even want that stupid cup” moments.

If you suffer from Post UF Ambivalence, Offensive Line Induced Rage Fits, or any similar condition associated with BVS, feel free to share your testimony below.

Any pictures of the dental hygenist?

 

[volfannbama]

Sometimes it's a slow fade, and not one or two specific events. It has resulted in us sitting down a month ago and planning a much needed vacation, causing us to miss the 2nd and 3rd game.

And I'm still not sure if it says more about how bad the Vols are or how much we both need this vacation.

I bought tickets to see Riley Green without even checking the schedule...lol....and they start at the same time...I though, oh well at least Riley will put on a good show.....



But ill be checking my phone.

 

[james_govols]

NO thanks to "SAFE SPACE" I'm a baby boomer I suck it up and deal with S*** like an adult should be able to do...………...….........…...….....

Wtf. Lol. Someone has been watching a little too much news.

Just let it go man. Enjoy life. Why get so upset over trivial things?

 

[NATHAN05]

Pretty sure my cousins still hate me for the strings of profanities I threw out for 45 straight minutes during and after that UNC game.

Anyway, my BVS story is constantly telling my wife how elite Tennessee is/was and her just watching us suck ass ever since we've been together. She's from Peru, so her college football knowledge extends only as far as, say, 2015.

Exact same bro.......wife is Brazilian and we met and started dating (now married) in 2008. She has no clue, although she will still humor me and don the orange on gameday.

 

[Catbone]

Hi

 

[ksgovols]

BVS is an existence for me...not as specific moment... My wife wonders why I do this to myself, but I'm going 8-4 or 7-5 worst case, and sticking to it...for now.

Start of season

end of season

Wash, rinse, repeat...

LMBO! Stealing this!

 

[Vol49er]

I remember during 2017 Florida, as soon as the Florida QB got off that last pass, before the camera even panned to the end zone, I knew they were gonna catch it and win the game. It’s just what happens to us

 

[Jauan't Some?]

Any pictures of the dental hygenist?

I think you’re the only one who read the original post.

 

[ButchPlz]

Sounds like you need to let her introduce you to soccer.

I've been introduced. She won't even watch Peru games anymore because of her nerves.

I supplement my falls with the Premier League.

 

[ButchPlz]

Exact same bro.......wife is Brazilian and we met and started dating (now married) in 2008. She has no clue, although she will still humor me and don the orange on gameday.

My wife asks me to go to games in the fall now, which is great I guess.

 

[Backwards K]

Been a fan for 52 years and endured the late Battle years which led to the early Majors years. Even survived the 0-6 start in 1988. However, it has never seemed as hopeless as it has in the last 10 years. in the long ago days, you knew that no matter how bad it was either Majors or Fulmer would not let the program stay down. They loved it too much and they knew how to win.

Since then, Kiffin, Dooley and Butch gave me no confidence that they knew what they were doing nor did I think they could take the Vols back to great heights. Pruitt seems like a football coach but there is no way to know if he knows how to build a winning team and/or sustain it. Plus none of these last 4 coaches truly love the University of Tennessee like Majors and Fulmer did. If they aren't succeeding, they will just collect their huge buyout and move on to the next job.

As this season approaches, the normal feeling of optimism no longer grows for me. I read the posts on here from those who have delusions of grandeur but....... Well, it does seem like the future may be bright but then you remember the 5-0 start of 2016 and......oh, what am I saying, if the Vols get a few breaks they could win the East this year and then.....

 

[Larkin]

Walking out of the Music City Bowl vs UNC was fun.

So was leaving the Swamp 4 years ago.

KD, Freak and I watched that game together, front row, about 40 yard line. Great seats.
I know exactly what you mean and all of the symptoms of BVS were present:
Confusion "What just happened?"
Incredulity "I can't believe that just happened"
Anger "WTF JUST HAPPENED!?!"
Sadness "It's just happens to Tennessee"
Laughter "Sh!t happens! Haha" followed by immediate sadness...again.

How many times over the last 20 years? Too many times to want to count

BVS is real.

 

[Larkin]

To me, the unraveling began when Rohan Davey got hurt in the 02 SECCG

100% agree with this statement, although it was 2001.

 

[vol4eva]

KD, Freak and I watched that game together, front row, about 40 yard line. Great seats.
I know exactly what you mean and all of the symptoms of BVS were present:
Confusion "What just happened?"
Incredulity "I can't believe that just happened"
Anger "WTF JUST HAPPENED!?!"
Sadness "It's just happens to Tennessee"
Laughter "Sh!t happens! Haha" followed by immediate sadness...again.

How many times over the last 20 years? Too many times to want to count

BVS is real.

Was at the UNC game with my father.

There's been so many "I can't believe that just happened" moments I've lost count. When you thought it couldn't possibly get worse, it always did.

 

[lynnh]

Wtf. Lol. Someone has been watching a little too much news.

Just let it go man. Enjoy life. Why get so upset over trivial things?

I do enjoy life trivial things don't upset me and there is too much news to watch, but again I don't need "SAFE SPACE"...…….

 

[lynnh]

Congratulations on being a seasoned bastion of resilience.

I’ll go ahead and file your username away firmly in the “CANNOT TAKE A JOKE” folder...

Holy crap.

I laugh at jokes, could be your too uptight …………..

 

[lawgator1]

The first Saturday of football season can be a significant triggering event for BVS sufferers. As such, I wanted to create a safe space for us to share our own personal BVS testimony or any BVS outbursts that we’ve witnessed.

I’ll start. The date was September 22nd, 2018 (TRIGGER WARNING), a dear friend and I decided to make the pilgrimage down to Knoxville for the Florida game as an early bachelor weekend for him. As we settled into our seats we became acquainted with the good orange clad folk around us, as you do. There was a group of middle-aged, probably southern baptist siblings behind us who had brought their aging mother for a wholesome family outing seated behind us. Salt of the earth people if ever there were. Soon the seats in front of us filled with a cute dental hygienist and her friend and some other younger fans.

As kickoff loomed a large contingent of seats to our left sat vacant and I began to see the writing on the wall. A cold sweat began to develop on my forehead as the prospect of sitting next to.... Florida fans began to enter my mind. Sure enough, as the teams were meeting at midfield for the coin flip, a group of sloppy, drunken, unwashed Floridians showed up to claim their territory.

We all know what happened in the game and you can imagine how that influenced the behavior of our swampy neighbors. The poor dental hygienist was being relentlessly hit on and the probably baptist siblings behind us were all taking turns covering their mother’s ears to shield her righteous old soul from the volleys of vitriolic swamp speech being hurled about.

As the final fires of hope were extinguished early in the 4th quarter, our baptist friends decided it was time to be getting mother home. As they stood up and shuffled toward the aisle, one of them accidentally kicked over his expensive souvenir cup of Diet Coke. His brother said “aren’t you going to get that?” And his reply is somewhat symbolic of the typical BVS attitude that tends to seep in after the Florida game every year, he said “I don’t even want that stupid cup.”

I think we have all had our “I don’t even want that stupid cup” moments.

If you suffer from Post UF Ambivalence, Offensive Line Induced Rage Fits, or any similar condition associated with BVS, feel free to share your testimony below.

Fake news

 

[Jauan't Some?]

Fake news

You CERTAINLY aren’t welcome here. This is a safe space.