What is a real Ut fan?

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After all the crap that has been floating around this board (and others) I want to know what do you define as a "real" UT fan? :ninja:
 
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Tricky question - I can only speak for myself.

I pull for the team; have an emotional attachment; celebrate victories and mourne losses; dislike the rivals.

I criticize what I think is wrong and praise what I think is right.

I've lived in many places and always find a way to follow the Vols.
 
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And all you bammer Trolls can keep your opinions to yourselves, I'm talking to Vol fans, I want your definition.
 
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Originally posted by volmanjr@Oct 12, 2005 10:43 PM
And all you bammer Trolls can keep your opinions to yourselves, I'm talking to Vol fans, I want your definition.
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Does that exclude Gator Trolls as well? :biggrin2:
 
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Originally posted by volmanjr@Oct 12, 2005 11:37 PM
After all the crap that has been floating around this board (and others) I want to know what do you define as a "real" UT fan?  :ninja:
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Anyone who was a fan during Majors era of consistently finishing in the middle of the pack of the SEC has seen worse then this.
 
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Originally posted by volmanjr@Oct 12, 2005 8:37 PM
After all the crap that has been floating around this board (and others) I want to know what do you define as a "real" UT fan?  :ninja:
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Don't worry yourself with it. It's a question that, when you think you have an answer, you'll only end up second guessing it. Let the players play, the doubters doubt, the bandwagoners jump, the media jump with 'em, and just watch some damn football.
 
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stickin with the vols to the bitter end no matter if it 13-0 or 0-11! not critisizing for what you DONT know because nobody on here is an expert and the ones that know more then others certainly arent as gifted as the coaches. so people should stop trying to say they have the answer because only the team knows exactly whats going on!
 
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true fan

-somebody who sticks by the team no matter what
-supports their decisions
-celebrates wins
-grieves after loss
-always wears orange on gameday
 
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As said above trick question, wanted some answers from some of the ones I consider to be fair weather fans. But I guess they really don't know the definition.
 
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My own experience...

Moving to Florida and still flying my flags on my truck...game day or not...not going to lie...gets a little scary!...
 
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Originally posted by duckman398686@Oct 12, 2005 11:52 PM
true fan

-somebody who sticks by the team no matter what
-supports their decisions
-celebrates wins
-grieves after loss
-always wears orange on gameday
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"Blind faith in your leaders can get you killed." Bruce Springsteen

I don't see how questioning obviously dubious decisions makes anyone less of a fan.
 
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What a tough question. I know some of the people who are posting the most defeatist, anti-staff messages are "real" fans. They express their love for the Vols by getting angry with the people who they see as holding back the program. On the other side of the coin are the people who really do not care whether the Vols go 10-1 or 1-10. They are orange through and through and they derive pleasure from giving unwavering support to any and all aspects fo the team, even the ones that are not working very well. Also, I am not sure that an emotional investment is necessary to be a real fan. I get a little PO'd when the Vols loose but I am not going to let that affect my emotional or physical health or use it as an excuse to be a grouch to the people around me. I guess anyone who calls them self a Vol fan is a real fan.
 
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If your love for the Orange and White has led you here to the Great VolNation, I figure you've got enough VolPride for me to call you a fan!

If, however, you just came here to bust somebody elses chops, we probably can do without you...
[trolls beware!]
 
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Originally posted by VolunteerHillbilly@Oct 13, 2005 7:59 AM
What a tough question.  I know some of the people who are posting the most defeatist, anti-staff messages are "real" fans.  They express their love for the Vols by getting angry with the people who they see as holding back the program.  On the other side of the coin are the people who really do not care whether the Vols go 10-1 or  1-10.  They are orange through and through and they derive pleasure from giving unwavering support to any and all aspects fo the team, even the ones that are not working very well.  Also, I am not sure that an emotional investment is necessary to be a real fan.  I get a little PO'd when the Vols loose but I am not going to let that affect my emotional or physical health or use it as an excuse to be a grouch to the people around me.  I guess anyone who calls them self a Vol fan is a real fan.
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See? Do truer fans show unwavering support? Or do truer fans have enough passion for their team to get this upset when the water looks rough?
 
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Originally posted by milohimself@Oct 13, 2005 9:32 AM
See? Do truer fans show unwavering support? Or do truer fans have enough passion for their team to get this upset when the water looks rough?
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Being upset is one thing, but trashing players and coaches with every breath with nothing positive to say at all? And I'm not trying to pass judgement on anyone it just makes me wonder sometimes if some fans even think before they post. :ninja:
 
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A true fan treats the team like his family. He loves them no matter what and defends them no matter what but if they mess up they will hear about it!
 
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You can support your team till you die BUT you do not have to agree with play calling or coaching decisions. Loyalty is one thing and blind loyalty is another. We have problems and that is final. Accepting these problems does not make me a bigger fan.
 
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The real test of a UT fan is to wake them up at 3 in the morning and they can quote by position the starting line-up on offense and defense.
 
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Originally posted by hatvol96@Oct 13, 2005 8:47 AM
"Blind faith in your leaders can get you killed." Bruce Springsteen

I don't see how questioning obviously dubious decisions makes anyone less of a fan.
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didnt say that. you can question a teams decisions but still support them nonetheless.
 
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Originally posted by duckman398686@Oct 13, 2005 12:00 PM
didnt say that. you can question a teams decisions but still support them nonetheless.
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At some point, supporting someone crosses the line into enabling them. That's where things go terribly wrong. At some point, continued support of dead weight is much worse than any problems caused by a few boos or angry posts.
 
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Originally posted by oklavol@Oct 13, 2005 12:24 AM
Anyone who was a fan during Majors era of consistently finishing in the middle of the pack of the SEC has seen worse then this.
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im too young to remember that long ago lol. ya i know its pretty embarrassing.
 
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Originally posted by volmanjr@Oct 13, 2005 10:39 AM
Being upset is one thing, but trashing players and coaches with every breath with nothing positive to say at all? And I'm not trying to pass judgement on anyone it just makes me wonder sometimes if some fans even think before they post. :ninja:
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I never bash players but I can't say the same about me bashing RS. I've laid off CPF this season, so far, but for a coach that makes $5500 a day, to me he's fair game.
 
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Originally posted by donsargegolf@Oct 13, 2005 11:57 AM
You can support your team till you die BUT you do not have to agree with play calling or coaching decisions. Loyalty is one thing and blind loyalty is another. We have problems and that is final. Accepting these problems does not make me a bigger fan.
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agreed
 
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