GBCW? Not so much.
by 3k on Dec 14, 2009 10:24 PM CST
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It's been a while since I wrote my first diary back in July of '07, which if you read it should give you plenty of ammunition against any prediction I might ever make again. Since I'm leaving for a very comfortable new home on the other side of the Earth in about 24 hours, I thought it might be worth it to get some perspective from everyone.
In three seasons, we've gone from a team with hopes to a team of jokes. Coming off of an 8-8 season, the Rams had reason for optimism. It seems like an eon ago. Now, we're saddled with excuses, injuries and tenuous prophecies of future Ram stars. Not an inspiring trio. Still, I have cause to believe.
If we can fall so far in so short a time, we can rise just as quickly and beyond. Sure, there are players on the team that inspire us from time to time. We know the names. They're the few who avoid our weekly/daily/hourly/constant berating, and for good reason. What really inspires me though is this community. It's not that our dedication to the Rams makes them any better. It does, however, make them much more bearable.
Being a Rams fan in the south is brutal. I'm surrounded by SEC fans and NFL fans of successful teams every year. It's tough. (Especially since I went to UNT, who appropriately is on par for futility with the Rams, although we have one hell of a stadium being built soon.) Despite the hostility of so many south-tards who know so little about football and yet cling to such successful programs or franchises, I have a sanctuary of knowledgeable compatriots who share a singular goal: a competitive Rams team.
Van has his statistical analyses and segues. TackleBox and taiko have been two voices of even-keeled temperament that help turn Overreaction Monday into Semi-Rational Tuesday which leads to Partially-Reasonable Wednesday which inevitably becomes Optimistic Thursday. CoachConnors and VTRamsFan, the elder statesmen of optimism, provide an all-to-rare sense of true significance when it's most needed. There's the entire starting team of edpjr, james535, Carneros, TrojanRam, ram_rod, loyal2therams, AbsolutMoose, bruinfanbaby, CaliRamMan, Nbr1RamFan, stlcardinalsfang, jb22 and WaZuP cReAtOr along with a slew of people whos names escape me that contribute in so many ways to TST. So consider this a bit of a promise.
I promise that when I return around October of 2010, I will be as dedicated of a Rams fan as I have ever been, regardless of how many rehabilitated fair weather Steelers fans I come across. I swear to follow the Rams until, during and after our next Super Bowl victory. And I promise to make every effort to continue to be a part of this community despite my deployment.
Sure, I have bigger priorities: mission and family, in that order. But as long as those two are good to go, I'll make time for TST, because this is more than football. And one day, we'll be thankful.
And in case this is required reading for the Rams cheerleaders, I expect to see Michele around July. Make it happen, Devaney...
Holler at your boy.
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Awesome post!
Stay safe and keep yer head down!
Keep in touch as much as possible and I’ll talk to you soon. We’ll keep your seat open around here.
Think of how stupid the average person is, and realize half of them are stupider than that.
by Tackle Box on Dec 14, 2009 10:36 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Damn 3k...
…that was almost too much for me man. That was heartfelt and I’m so proud of being a fellow Rams’ fan, as well as getting a mention at this time right before you leave. And you’re not really leaving, we’ve got ya in our hearts and hope you’re satisfied with our offseason. I look forward to your comeback, as well as sharing this process as fans and relishing in the sweetness that is another Superbowl someday soon. :)
Thanks for this note man, this is inspiring and I truly salute you as a man and a serviceman. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family as you embark on this journey, and I know you’ll be back soon. Godspeed 3k. This made my day man. Take care.
Go Rams!!!
"I was just letting the shots fly. You know, I don't leave any bullets in the chamber."
"Everything negative- pressure, challenges- is all an opportunity for me to rise."
-Kobe Bryant
A mantra for all athletes.
by TrojanRam on Dec 14, 2009 10:49 PM CST via mobile reply actions 0 recs
how dare you put me in the same sentence with edpjr! i'm never reading any of your garbage again!
in all honesty, good luck and BE SAFE out there. thanks for all you do, and i wish you the best in the next ten months.
looking at those picture….wow. we can only dream of what we once were.
jd is legend for Cardinals' closer 2010!!
by stlcardinalsfang on Dec 14, 2009 11:26 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Good Luck Sir
I’ve never met you but I can tell you’re a respectable, stand up, squared away guy. I read nearly every post on this thing. I usually start typing responses to some comments that just make me want to punch a hole in the wall, but it’s usually accompanied by a reread and cancel. But your posts always possess civility and respect, which is refreshing compared to some of the garbage put on here. It’s been getting tougher walking around town with my Rams sweatshirt on, knowing that we get embarrassed on a weekly basis but knowing there’s fans out there like some of the ones on here, make it a little more bearable. Hope the Rams are back in the promiseland by the time you get back, but until then we’ll all keep trudging on. Thank you for your service, and give um hell.
by kinzav29 on Dec 14, 2009 11:55 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
do us all a favor..
and refer to your enemy combatants as “Zygmunts”.
in all seriousness- get the job done, and take care of yer shit. good luck, amigo.
by mooseknuckles41 on Dec 15, 2009 12:13 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
I second that
Good luck 3k! Be safe.
I believe in 2010
by ram_rod on Dec 15, 2009 12:41 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
aw...
I’m newer to the blog but I will miss ya 3K. I’ll be seein ya on the other side! Maybe the USAF will station me there with you! God Bless and best wishes to you and yours.
This station is now the ultimate power in the universe!
by AbsolutMoose on Dec 15, 2009 1:14 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
Don't feel bad--
I have been making GUAREENTEEEED predictions about the Rams since 1960. I have gained about 100 pounds from eating Crow since then, but by gosh, My Rams won a SuperBowl!! I’ve returned home from two wars and a long military career, got my first ATP type-rating, raised two kids with my hi-school sweetheart, and NONE of that matched beating the stinking Titans in the SuperBowl! YOU WILL SEE A REPEAT IN 2010!!! GO RAMS!! and GO SAFE!! URRAH!!
by Knoxfan on Dec 15, 2009 1:18 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
So, where can I meet Michelle
I know that within 4 minutes of meeting Michelle that I would not only know her last name, but I would have her naked and screaming the name ….shit forgot what I was going to write due to that pic.
Ay 3k, its always cool to share the same sentiments on our team. Its cool to know that come Sunday night there are some dudes out there that can share my pain, even if they end up with some sand in their ass on the other side of the world. Good looking on the shout out! Stay dirty!
by CaliRamMan on Dec 15, 2009 1:43 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
3k Stay Safe
3k what an awesome post. This was my first season as part of the TST community and let me tell you, because of you and the others here, even though our season has sucked monkey b@ll$ it has been one of the BEST for me, period.
You better get yer @$$ back here soon because TST needs you, and furthermore, it wouldn’t feel the same without you sharing in the victories either.
You’ll be in our hearts and prayers brotha
"The greatest accomplishment is not in never falling, but in rising again after you fall." - Vince Lombardi
by VTramsFan on Dec 15, 2009 7:50 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
Everything you said pretty much sums it up for me.
Can't think of a good sig
by Carneros on Dec 15, 2009 9:37 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
get back here soon
this place isn’t the same without you. I’ll be sending you some Jimmy Kennedy jerseys to pass out to the local population…to make goodwill and all that.
There’s got to be some sort of pass you can get to attend the draft, right? That qualifies as a family emergency in my mind.
i’m glad to have you here and to call you my friend. stay safe
Turf Show Times
by VanRam on Dec 15, 2009 7:54 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
Would you believe that I know Ms. Michele in the picture above?
Went to high school with her. She was good friends with my sister. Kind of strange to see her in pictures like this, hahaha.
I sent her this article on Facebook, hopefully she’ll get a kick out of it. :)
by Doughboy RAM on Dec 15, 2009 8:57 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
From one UNT grad to another
As a Rams fan living in Carrollton, I definately feel your pain. At least sports radio around here is entertaining whenever the Cows lose …
But more importantly, get back safe! Good luck! From one UNT grad to another!
by mikeistight on Dec 15, 2009 9:51 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
Good Luck and Get Back!
Another great post 3K. I enjoy reading all your post and hope it doesn’t have to stop just because your on the other side of the planet, remember it’s called the world wide web.
Stay Safe and Stay Up (but keep your head down)
"SJAX" - The extra strength cleaner that fights off that Stubborn, Stingy Defense
by moy on Dec 15, 2009 11:20 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
+1 for use of graphics
Always good choices.
Watch your six and don’t take any shit from the poeple who will surely greet you as a liberator. Or something. A six pack of your favorite brew in return for Bin Laden’s head on a plate.
Ready…..go!
by CoachConnors on Dec 15, 2009 12:35 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
I haven’t been here long but still want to say thank you for fighting for all of our freedoms and our way of life, so that we can come on here and root or bitch about our beloved in a painfull way Rams, stay safe and please come back with some taliban souveniers
If practice makes perfect....
Yet nobodies perfect.....
Then why practice ???
by peteyweestro on Dec 15, 2009 8:02 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Good luck.
My first season at TST too, and its made football a lot better for me. Its not very easy to find someone in the real world to talk football with, especially someone who knows what they’re talking about, so its nice to be able to come here and have some good football discussion with educated and dedicated fans. I appreciate everything you do around here, and I hope you can stay in touch with the site. Stay safe and good luck.
Can't think of a good sig
by Carneros on Dec 15, 2009 9:40 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
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