Your mindset (as a fan) going into today's game: today vs. last year

Submitted by taistreetsmyhero on

Since I'm losing my mind waiting for our game and quickly lsoing patience watching UConn's disgusting brand of basketball, here's another post to talk about the fan experience of this run compared to last year's:

I'm not used to sustained success from the basketball program, let alone acute success. I can't stop thinking about how much different this year's team is than last year's team, and how much different our tournament run feels.

Last year, every game seemed like a gift. We were seeded underdogs in almost every game. Going into the Elite Eight, after that miracle against Kansas, I was in a state of Fandom Nirvana. It was one of the only times where I really truly think I would have felt very minimal pain from losing. I was also terrified of Florida, and had little faith we would win.

This year? I don't know how to feel. It seems like last game we were Kansas and Tennessee couldn't quite pull out the dagger against us. At the same time, we've been disrespected and largely ignored. It makes me doubt the knowledge I've gained about the team from watching them all season, and makes me be overly cynical. But I am not as scared of Kentucky, even if I should be. I also think I will be much more upset if we lose. Mostly, I am impatient.

There's my pregame thoughts. What say you all?

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ilah17

March 30th, 2014 at 4:16 PM ^

I can be honest here, right? I'm telling other people that we've already overachieved this season and at this point I'm just anxious to see who comes back for next year. But inside, I want this win so bad and I just wonder if our team has it in them. They seemed so tired towards the end of the Tennessee game. And call me a wimp, but I really do not want to play MSU again.

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samdrussBLUE

March 30th, 2014 at 4:21 PM ^

I'm glad I'm watching this game alone (other people went out). I can get more into it when I can watch the game on my terms. Going to be a fun/tense next 3 hours

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bluebyyou

March 30th, 2014 at 4:42 PM ^

I thought Trey's talent could keep us in the game against anybody.  I don't feel the same way this year.  Having said that, we are due to put two halves together...maybe today.

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DT76

March 30th, 2014 at 4:44 PM ^

Everything from this point on is gravy. Regular season by 3 games. Elite Eight. Both of those with McGary out all year. No feeling bad about this year whatever happens here on out. That's my take.

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J.

March 30th, 2014 at 4:48 PM ^

Last year, as soon as Michigan got to the Sweet 16, I figured it was house money.  After the Kansas win, the Florida game was gravy.  I walked into JerryWorld fully expecting to lose but wanting to enjoy the experience.

This year, Michigan won the Big Ten and performed to its seed expectation.  I think we're back in "house money" territory.  I want to see this team win, because I want to see Jordan Morgan, Nik Stauskas, and GR3 continue their Michigan careers.  But if this game goes poorly, I still think it's going to have been a successful season.

Having said that, let's get back to Dallas!

Go Blue!

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NOLA Wolverine

March 30th, 2014 at 4:50 PM ^

Same for both games, expecting to win. Now if this was posed for the Sweet 16, last year I would have said "go out there and have fun guys," and this year I expected to advance. 

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Princetonwolverine

March 30th, 2014 at 4:56 PM ^

Keeping it positive. We have a chance for the final four while Duke and North Carolina do not.

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