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[cyatheart]

As a longtime ISU fan I’ve learned to compartmentalize. The only loss that still bothers me is Iowa.

that Iowa game took a lot out of my fandom, I’ll admit it, the lack of detail, lack of urgency, total lack of gameplan…I don’t know, today was just more of the same stuff we see over and over again

I wonder if that Iowa game took a lot out if the guys and coaches as well

 

[Final42b]

Matt is slowly changing that.

There is only so much you can do as the second fiddle school in a state with very little talent

 

[dahliaclone]

I am a massive ISU fan. Same as I’ve been for 40+ years. But I realized when I moved out of state and I’m not around the daily news and people around me talking about Cyclone sports that my level of anger after losses is wayyyyy less. I am very upset about this loss but I’m already over it. It’s clear to me at this point we aren’t as good as we thought we’d be and that sucks but I’ve already decided that in my mind. Anything over 7 wins is a great season at this point for me.

 

[NDMARTIN2015]

Too much of my happiness and mood relies on Iowa States football performance. Too much of my identity is tied up and how well we do. I cannot change the outcome of anything, yet I get so frustrated with things that happen outside of my control.

How do I learn to take a step back and realize collegiate football is not what defines me?

Get a therapist. I did, and I literally don’t give a **** if we lose now. It’s great. I still have fun though.

 

[Bubbahotep]

When you realize that 99% of your teams seasons usually end with a loss, then you will get some perspective. As far as your college football team defining who you are, leave that to hok fans, because that is all they got.

 

[MyronDamMixon]

True. But we were a legit Top 7 team with all kinds of national love, picking us to win the Big 12, picking us to go to the Playoff. This hype wasn’t created on Cyclone Fanatic.

ISU was never a legit top 7 team. That’s on you if you bought that narrative. 95% of CF fans outside of Ames knew better.

 

[CysRage]

ISU was never a legit top 7 team. That’s on you if you bought that narrative. 95% of CF fans outside of Ames knew better.

Says the hok roach (pretending to be an ISU fan) who’s team is #5 with hardly an offense. Iowa is one mediocre defensive performance away from losing to a team like Rutgers.

 

[Dr.bannedman]

If you’re over 25 and having your real life impacted by college sports….. you need to take a lap (reassess your life)

 

[dafarmer]

Go out in the woods and cuss and yell your head off for 5 to10 minutes. Then stub your toe on a tree and swear some more. ISU losing isn't quite so painful!

 

[CoachHines3]

Too much of my happiness and mood relies on Iowa States football performance. Too much of my identity is tied up and how well we do. I cannot change the outcome of anything, yet I get so frustrated with things that happen outside of my control.

How do I learn to take a step back and realize collegiate football is not what defines me?

I used to be like this with Iowa State basketball back when we were good and had expectations. Told my self it wasn’t worth it.

Think it’s natural for fans especially when expectations are high and it’s hard not to feel that way.

I’m was starting to get like that with football but again told myself it’s not worth it. I don’t need to be angry to other people around me or annoyed with everyone only because a football team lost. Feel I’ve gotten better at it. Yeah, it sucks we lost to Baylor but I was over it 10 minutes after.

 

[Nococy]

I am a massive ISU fan. Same as I’ve been for 40+ years. But I realized when I moved out of state and I’m not around the daily news and people around me talking about Cyclone sports that my level of anger after losses is wayyyyy less. I am very upset about this loss but I’m already over it. It’s clear to me at this point we aren’t as good as we thought we’d be and that sucks but I’ve already decided that in my mind. Anything over 7 wins is a great season at this point for me.

same situation for me also. do i want them to win all the time? yes, but after the game my wife asked how did they do and said fudge they lost. then we went out to the movies and dinner for date night. Been a fan since the mid 70’s and I want them to be respected and as long as it’s not a disaster like the last 2 years of mbb I’m okay with that.

 

[Neptune78]

My love for the Cyclones was cemented when I watched Luther Blue take it to the house to help take down mighty Nebraska.

Many low years of course followed, and I remember in a '90s Fusker game our D finally held and the Nebraska fan next to me said "Good to see, our punter needs some practice."

I find solace in the fact that the program (for both of the above teams) is no longer there. Even though it makes our two losses this year hurt, expecting to win is a good place to be.

 

[cycloneworld]

ISU was never a legit top 7 team. That’s on you if you bought that narrative. 95% of CF fans outside of Ames knew better.

That’s just not true. If that was, why did the coaches and media vote them as #7 if “95% of college football fan knew better”?? A team that was playing great, with a NY6 Bowl win, and returning 20 of 22 starters. Of course this was a Top 10 team to start the year. Doesn’t mean we will be at the end of the year.

If you want to pretend like it wasn’t because it makes these two early losses feel better, so be it. But there is no doubt we have underachieved.

 

[CysRage]

That’s just not true. If that was, why did the coaches and media vote them as #7 if “95% of college football fan knew better”?? A team that was playing great, with a NY6 Bowl win, and returning 20 of 22 starters. Of course this was a Top 10 team to start the year. Doesn’t mean we will be at the end of the year.

If you want to pretend like it wasn’t because it makes these two early losses feel better, so be it. But there is no doubt we have underachieved.

You’re quoting an insecure Iowa fan.

 

[MuskieCy]

Too much of my happiness and mood relies on Iowa States football performance. Too much of my identity is tied up and how well we do. I cannot change the outcome of anything, yet I get so frustrated with things that happen outside of my control.

How do I learn to take a step back and realize collegiate football is not what defines me?

I've heard Ivermectin cures lots of things.

A number of people have said that.

 

[Nococy]

My love for the Cyclones was cemented when I watched Luther Blue take it to the house to help take down mighty Nebraska.

Many low years of course followed, and I remember in a '90s Fusker game our D finally held and the Nebraska fan next to me said "Good to see, our punter needs some practice."

I find solace in the fact that the program (for both of the above teams) is no longer there. Even though it makes our two losses this year hurt, expecting to win is a good place to be.

Gotta love the Earle Bruce years. I was in middle school during those years and with dad being a ISU graduate I was hooked. Remember listening to that game on the radio.