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Re: UNH Wildcats 2012-2013 Postseason Thread
I stopped investing in any sort of outcome to these games a while ago now. Part of it was growing up a little and having virtually nothing invested into the school. Some of the games were heart breaking like the 2008 Hockey east semi vs BC. But without affixing an emotion to the outcome, its become easier to watch as a casual fan. While one can hold a bunch of kids to these insane standards ( while we ourselves are awful players) - its easier to just watch and enjoy whats given to us. If you don't enjoy it, pursue a new endeavor. For me since the team isn't as good as say 2002, I don't feel compelled to follow as much. The college game is hyperpolaraized in respect to who is good and who is not - the UNHs can't compete with the top few schools who have the resources and money to acquire the talent. In a way, this is why I like seeing teams like Lowell, Providence, or other teams in the national mix because it shows maybe it could not be as polarized as I think it is. But when teams like BC win 3 in the span of a few years, that is usually erased.
More to UNH, I respect that they work with what they bring in. They miss out on a lot of players and still put together winning seasons. its also obvious that the level of success has dropped off the last decade overall, but much of that has to do with increased competition elsewhere. can't blame anyone for that (except that juniors is more attractive for NHL prospects if your school isnt BU, BC Minnesota or michigan).
I stopped investing in any sort of outcome to these games a while ago now. Part of it was growing up a little and having virtually nothing invested into the school. Some of the games were heart breaking like the 2008 Hockey east semi vs BC. But without affixing an emotion to the outcome, its become easier to watch as a casual fan. While one can hold a bunch of kids to these insane standards ( while we ourselves are awful players) - its easier to just watch and enjoy whats given to us. If you don't enjoy it, pursue a new endeavor. For me since the team isn't as good as say 2002, I don't feel compelled to follow as much. The college game is hyperpolaraized in respect to who is good and who is not - the UNHs can't compete with the top few schools who have the resources and money to acquire the talent. In a way, this is why I like seeing teams like Lowell, Providence, or other teams in the national mix because it shows maybe it could not be as polarized as I think it is. But when teams like BC win 3 in the span of a few years, that is usually erased.
More to UNH, I respect that they work with what they bring in. They miss out on a lot of players and still put together winning seasons. its also obvious that the level of success has dropped off the last decade overall, but much of that has to do with increased competition elsewhere. can't blame anyone for that (except that juniors is more attractive for NHL prospects if your school isnt BU, BC Minnesota or michigan).
