<font size="2" face="Arial, Verdana, Sans-Serif">LLCool: I'm on vacation and thank you for saying what I would have said!Originally posted by LLCoolJacket:
To all the "if you can't say anything nice, don't say anything at all" people, don't you understand that the other crowd loves Georgia Tech too much to just sit here and be quiet while Dave Braine tries to kill the program?
The only thing that makes him loyal is a big fat paycheck, and that isn't working.
Talk about new fans lack of historical knowledge! If you mention Castleberry to our friend Dave, he might think of hot dog chili, but thats it, but I stray.
Point is that all real Tech fans want to speak the positives, but when in crisis mode you had better fix the problem.
Looking the other way will not make the problem go away.
<font size="2" face="Arial, Verdana, Sans-Serif">How about 'turning the tables' for once... how about saying that those that see Chan and his regime being GT's savior are NOT FANS! We could say anyone that supports a real non-coach for their school, alma mater, favorite team really could care less about what happens here! This pointing fingers as to who is and who is not a fan is what is inept and so far out there it belongs in a forum for FANTASY ONLY!Originally posted by gnats 67:
Maybe we could have a "women, children & recruits NOT ALLOWED" forum for all this bullshit.
You can call yourself a GT fan all day long (GT interested might be more like it) but as long as your personal bitching and complaining about what's wrong with the prog outweighs any positives I won't believe it. Sure you're ok and your opinions are valid but you ain't no TECH fan. Sorry. It's a shame to see so much virulent, anti-Tech stuff on a fan board. We already know that many don't like CG and enjoy hijacking TECH fan boards with their DB gripes (like that's going to do any good. what are you trying to start a revolution or something?) Pen and paper and telephones work much better. Imb aren't taken seriously and never will be. The quality of the fan's experience on these fansites diminishes with the "whip cracking" (you're joking, right?) and folks lose interest. The lurking dawgies must be laffing their arses off.
<font size="2" face="Arial, Verdana, Sans-Serif">I for one am not looking the other way, and I don't think most of the guys who stay positive around here are either. I think I am pretty realistic and being realistic about giving a coach at least 3 years to prove what he's got is one of those things. Anything less IS detrimental.Originally posted by LLCoolJacket:
To all the "if you can't say anything nice, don't say anything at all" people, don't you understand that the other crowd loves Georgia Tech too much to just sit here and be quiet while Dave Braine tries to kill the program?
The only thing that makes him loyal is a big fat paycheck, and that isn't working.
Talk about new fans lack of historical knowledge! If you mention Castleberry to our friend Dave, he might think of hot dog chili, but thats it, but I stray.
Point is that all real Tech fans want to speak the positives, but when in crisis mode you had better fix the problem.
Looking the other way will not make the problem go away.
<font size="2" face="Arial, Verdana, Sans-Serif">You had me on your side til that. Another dictator-type who can't stand adversity.
<font size="2" face="Arial, Verdana, Sans-Serif">Point Taken. Thanks for the calming words of wisdom. Will TRY to practice restraint but making no promises!
<font size="2" face="Arial, Verdana, Sans-Serif">LLCoolJacket, I could NOT agree with you more. Furthermore, I do think Braine's "light went on" finally because some of the recent decisions have made me happy. Like:Originally posted by LLCoolJacket:
MS. TA, Please don't try to pull me into your foxhole regarding Chan Gailey. I am very much pro Gailey. I was NOT after 517, but have changed my stance on him after mellowing and processing key pieces of information.
BOR, once again, I am pro Gailey for this season and it isn't that I think you have to give a coach 3 years. I am pro Gailey because I like him and I think he can coach at Tech. Now that he has made it clear that it will be "his" program as long as he is here, I think we have a chance.
On Braine: You are correct about the fact that I have no proof that he is deliberately trying to kill the program, and I should not have claimed that publicly.
I will say this, though. Hopefully he will stay away from instituting any more policy after his run of disaster last yr. It seems to me that he got power drunk after the departure of George, and Chan got caught in the jet wash.
If all it took was one year for Chan to realize its his program and that he should act accordingly, good for him, the players, and us.
<font size="2" face="Arial, Verdana, Sans-Serif">First of all ... I have never written a falsehood here or anywhere - when I make statements here it's ALWAYS WHAT I SEE AND BELIEVE! And if you give no credence to my posts - you sure take a heck of a long time and space answering them because deep in your heart you know this coach is nobody's savior! The word 'savior' here is in JEST which by the way I believe this coach to be a JOKE!
<font size="2" face="Arial, Verdana, Sans-Serif">LLCool: You are entitled to be what you want. I was answering your post about calling out fans who are not Chan fans! You said that no matter if they were or they weren't - we're all fans and there should not be categorizing and I agreed.Originally posted by LLCoolJacket:
MS. TA, Please don't try to pull me into your foxhole regarding Chan Gailey. I am very much pro Gailey. I was NOT after 517, but have changed my stance on him after mellowing and processing key pieces of information.
BOR, once again, I am pro Gailey for this season and it isn't that I think you have to give a coach 3 years. I am pro Gailey because I like him and I think he can coach at Tech. Now that he has made it clear that it will be "his" program as long as he is here, I think we have a chance.
On Braine: You are correct about the fact that I have no proof that he is deliberately trying to kill the program, and I should not have claimed that publicly.
I will say this, though. Hopefully he will stay away from instituting any more policy after his run of disaster last yr. It seems to me that he got power drunk after the departure of George, and Chan got caught in the jet wash.
If all it took was one year for Chan to realize its his program and that he should act accordingly, good for him, the players, and us.
<font size="2" face="Arial, Verdana, Sans-Serif">I absolutely agree! I have no doubt you are a true GT fan.
<font size="2" face="Arial, Verdana, Sans-Serif">I claim responsibility for throwing out the word dictator. It now appears that was pretty harsh. My apologies for the characterization.
<font size="2" face="Arial, Verdana, Sans-Serif">techs.. you are a great fan and it is very apparent that you have a genuine love for GT.. Just understand that some of us have been dating GT for anywhere from a few years to several decades... Not love, just a very strong relationship...Originally posted by techsamillion:
When I post I really do not do so in order to begin a long thread, but this one time, showehow, it happened. Thanks to those who responded: those who supported me as well as those who pointed out my "weaknesses". I do no enjoy alienating people, but sometimes get a burr in my saddle and come over as (somone aptly pointed out) a self-designated top seargent--or something similar--. I love and appreciate all you Tech fans. I just sometimes get abrasive and self-appointed judge when I get out of hand. Thanks for the criticsms: They indeed, can make one grow, and I hope they do so for me. And thanks for the agreements expressed. I will not change my convictions, but will try to be more civil.
