Fear Not, Avoid Mental Illness

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philberry31

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I have heard several say that they would rather not go to the SECCG than face the bammers again. It is a loser mentality to shy away from a possible bad outcome by avoiding competing. None of the inspiring achievements of man would have ever occurred if winners had this mentality.
Negativity and Pessimism are mental disorders that grow out of an out of control fear of possible bad outcome (worry about things that haven't happened and may not). The pessimist justifies they abnormal negativity as "being realist", "not having their head in the sand", etc.

1) We aren't as of yet playing the bammers in ATL and it is almost as likely that bama doesn't make it as it is for us not making it. Realistically, Auburn is a bigger obstacle for them than any of our remaining opponents are for us.
2) The essence of sports is competition and wanting to play and defeat the best. Good competition is an opportunity. If a player or fan is more terrified of losing than they are competing, they need to give up sports and take up knitting.
3) NO ONE likes losing. But healthy competitors step on the field (or root for their team) boldly facing fear and the painful possibility that the outcome may go against them. Competitors have fear but they make a conscience decision to risk negative outcomes regardless.
 
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I'm not sure how realistic your first point is. It is very optimistic. Vanderbilt gave Auburn all they could handle yesterday. Nothing we have seen from UT so far suggests that we should win easily over Vandy or UK for that matter.

That being said, I agree about folks that don't want to go to the SECcg. I honestly haven't seen anyone say that though.
 
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VonVol said:
I'm not sure how realistic your first point is. It is very optimistic. Vanderbilt gave Auburn all they could handle yesterday. Nothing we have seen from UT so far suggests that we should win easily over Vandy or UK for that matter.

That being said, I agree about folks that don't want to go to the SECcg. I honestly haven't seen anyone say that though.
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Well my thinking is that Auburn is the worst match up for bama this season. They play great defense and they run the RPO based offense very well. Add to that it is the Iron Bowl, I believe bama should have more concern than any other game.
 
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Going to the SEC CG means we won the East. I don't know why people wouldn't want that since it hasn't happened since 07. Everyone in the country will believe we will get squashed by Bama so I don't see much to lose, at a minimum the players gain valuable experience. Go Vols
 
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I will be happy if we make it to Atlanta, but realistically a match up with Bama again could be worse than our first go round.
 
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norriscraftbasser said:
I will be happy if we make it to Atlanta, but realistically a match up with Bama again could be worse than our first go round.
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I don't think a rematch would be worse. First off the expectations would be that bama would destroy us. That takes pressure off us and puts the weight of expectations on them.
Second in the first meeting we were playing inexperienced second and third stringers in our decimated lineup, we will have some of the injured back and the replacements won't be as inexperienced.
Lastly, I don't think you can underestimate the drag that the "Hurd effect" was on this team's morale at that time. Plenty of time will have passed on this and the team will have long ago moved on if we play in ATL.
Bama should be expected to win but I would not be surprised if we gave them a better game.
 
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It's ludicrous fans not wanting to win the east and go to Atlanta...any given Saturday a team can lose, including bama. Yall come on down to the "A" and lets party!
 
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Consumption of aspartame is the leading cause of mental illness. :) Too many diet beverages.
 
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of course Vol fans should want to win the SEC East and play whomever...it has been a while and have to believe it would be good for recruiting...I'd also be curious to see any differences in our game planning if it is Bama

GO VOLS...RUN THE TABLE!
 
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philberry31 said:
I have heard several say that they would rather not go to the SECCG than face the bammers again. It is a loser mentality to shy away from a possible bad outcome by avoiding competing. None of the inspiring achievements of man would have ever occurred if winners had this mentality.
Negativity and Pessimism are mental disorders that grow out of an out of control fear of possible bad outcome (worry about things that haven't happened and may not). The pessimist justifies they abnormal negativity as "being realist", "not having their head in the sand", etc.

1) We aren't as of yet playing the bammers in ATL and it is almost as likely that bama doesn't make it as it is for us not making it. Realistically, Auburn is a bigger obstacle for them than any of our remaining opponents are for us.
2) The essence of sports is competition and wanting to play and defeat the best. Good competition is an opportunity. If a player or fan is more terrified of losing than they are competing, they need to give up sports and take up knitting.
3) NO ONE likes losing. But healthy competitors step on the field (or root for their team) boldly facing fear and the painful possibility that the outcome may go against them. Competitors have fear but they make a conscience decision to risk negative outcomes regardless.
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Why didn't you just post this in your other nega bashing thread?
 
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vols 30 said:
Why didn't you just post this in your other nega bashing thread?
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I see two possibilities:

1 He is doing it to irritate negative posters in general.


2 He is doing it just to piss you off.


And though he might be full of crap in his own unique way, seeing how it obviously causes you angst makes it completely tolerable and more than a little enjoyable.
 
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TNnative said:
I see two possibilities:

1 He is doing it to irritate negative posters in general.


2 He is doing it just to piss you off.


And though he might be full of crap in his own unique way, seeing how it obviously causes you angst makes it completely tolerable and more than a little enjoyable.
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Yeah, I'm all torn up. Lmao. Let me start a thread....
 
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If we do make it to ATL and play Bama, I think it will be a much closer game. I think all players want a shot at redemption and will be up for the challenge. I would also think (with decent oline play) Dobbs would play somewhat "out of his mind" with that basically being the last SEC game of his career.

That being said, gotta win these next 3 first.
 
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LSU put the defensive gameplan on tape. Key in on Hurts, spy him, stop him, put someone in his face at all times
 
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