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[Starscream]

Originally Posted by chippewastud79

My Chippewas did lose to the Rockets, it wasn't a great performance in the second half, particularly the QB who threw 2 TD's to the other team.

Last I checked, nothing that any fan did yesterday (or any day) helped win a baseball game, particularly ones watching from their home. I'm sorry, but any time some fan claims that "we won" or "No one can beat us", just isn't correct. We didn't win anything by being fans, the players won the game. Particularly when the only connection you have with the team is being a fan. College, Professional or otherwise, unless you are a part of the program in some capacity other than 'fan', you cannot include yourself as part of said team/university/college and claim 'we won'.

It is correct, just by a different definition. The team won the game, and the fans won the right to celebrate, so in essence, we won too.

[Starscream]

Arroyo is flat out dealing right now!

[icehog3]

Originally Posted by Starscream

Arroyo is flat out dealing right now!

Are we gonna win?

[hotreds]

I believe we will, Tom.

[hotreds]

[icehog3]

Originally Posted by hotreds

I believe we will, Tom.

We dood it, Hugh!

[elderboy02]

Reds win! Reds win!

Who said that our offense was terrible?

[elderboy02]

I decided to take the day off of work tomorrow because... My cousin and I are going to the NLDS game 3 tomorrow

We scored some seats on StubHub on the 1st base line for $112 each after fees

Hopefully we will be able to clinch and sweep tomorrow. I have never been to a playoff baseball game before. So pumped!

[hotreds]

Good onya! Would be good if WE take it in three!

[kelmac07]

Would love seeing the Reds SWEEP the Giants...I cannot stand Posey!!

[elderboy02]

Originally Posted by kelmac07

...I cannot stand Posey!!

I am curious.... why?

Originally Posted by elderboy02

I decided to take the day off of work tomorrow because... My cousin and I are going to the NLDS game 3 tomorrow

We scored some seats on StubHub on the 1st base line for $112 each after fees

Hopefully we will be able to clinch and sweep tomorrow. I have never been to a playoff baseball game before. So pumped!

Have fun! $112 is cheap for playoff tickets

[kelmac07]

Originally Posted by elderboy02

I am curious.... why?

Because he cried like a b*tch at this years All Star Game that he couldn't catch Dickey (he said he didn't want to look inept). And Dickey didn't get the start due to that.

[elderboy02]

Originally Posted by ChicagoWhiteSox

Have fun! $112 is cheap for playoff tickets

Thanks man. Should be a blast

Originally Posted by kelmac07

Because he cried like a b*tch at this years All Star Game that he couldn't catch Dickey (he said he didn't want to look inept). And Dickey didn't get the start due to that.

Gotcha. That sure is a b*tch move.

[Brian D.]

Originally Posted by chippewastud79

Last I checked, nothing that any fan did yesterday (or any day) helped win a baseball game, particularly ones watching from their home. I'm sorry, but any time some fan claims that "we won" or "No one can beat us", just isn't correct. We didn't win anything by being fans, the players won the game. Particularly when the only connection you have with the team is being a fan. College, Professional or otherwise, unless you are a part of the program in some capacity other than 'fan', you cannot include yourself as part of said team/university/college and claim 'we won'.

Hmm, seems like all of us who pay taxes in Hamilton County Ohio (where the Reds and Bengals have their publicly-funded stadiums*), especially those of us who live here, can use the term "we" with great accuracy in reference to the very existence of the teams in their current venues, not to mention their performances good or bad.

If the sales tax increase levy had failed, perhaps the teams would have ponied up the money themsel...oh heck I can't keep my tongue in cheek long enough to finish that sentence. One or both teams likely would have left town...which to me wouldn't have mattered a whit.

But since the tax increase passed and they are still here, occasionally crying out for a more public dollars for upkeep by the way, I think it's fine to say 'We won' or 'We sucked today' as conditions dictate. Sort of like how some folks describe their relationships on Facebook, "It's complicated" between the Reds, Bengals, and those of us who keep them in business here.

* I think 'stadia' is the preferred plural for 'stadium' but it sounds uppity. I don't mind being thought of as pompous or arrogant, however I draw the line at uppity.

[hotreds]

Nice review!

[pnoon]

Originally Posted by Brian D.

Hmm, seems like all of us who pay taxes in Hamilton County Ohio (where the Reds and Bengals have their publicly-funded stadiums*), especially those of us who live here, can use the term "we" with great accuracy in reference to the very existence of the teams in their current venues, not to mention their performances good or bad.

If the sales tax increase levy had failed, perhaps the teams would have ponied up the money themsel...oh heck I can't keep my tongue in cheek long enough to finish that sentence. One or both teams likely would have left town...which to me wouldn't have mattered a whit.

But since the tax increase passed and they are still here, occasionally crying out for a more public dollars for upkeep by the way, I think it's fine to say 'We won' or 'We sucked today' as conditions dictate. Sort of like how some folks describe their relationships on Facebook, "It's complicated" between the Reds, Bengals, and those of us who keep them in business here.

* I think 'stadia' is the preferred plural for 'stadium' but it sounds uppity. I don't mind being thought of as pompous or arrogant, however I draw the line at uppity.

Sorry, Brian. Your logic is somewhat flawed. By your argument, only locals can use we/us. If I live in Cincinnati but I am a fan of, say, the Atlanta Braves, am I permitted to refer to the Braves with the pronouns we and us?

Food for thought.

[chippewastud79]

Originally Posted by Brian D.

Hmm, seems like all of us who pay taxes in Hamilton County Ohio (where the Reds and Bengals have their publicly-funded stadiums*), especially those of us who live here, can use the term "we" with great accuracy in reference to the very existence of the teams in their current venues, not to mention their performances good or bad.

If the sales tax increase levy had failed, perhaps the teams would have ponied up the money themsel...oh heck I can't keep my tongue in cheek long enough to finish that sentence. One or both teams likely would have left town...which to me wouldn't have mattered a whit.

But since the tax increase passed and they are still here, occasionally crying out for a more public dollars for upkeep by the way, I think it's fine to say 'We won' or 'We sucked today' as conditions dictate. Sort of like how some folks describe their relationships on Facebook, "It's complicated" between the Reds, Bengals, and those of us who keep them in business here.

* I think 'stadia' is the preferred plural for 'stadium' but it sounds uppity. I don't mind being thought of as pompous or arrogant, however I draw the line at uppity.

I pay said property taxes, and it is a pretty penny, but those property taxes do not, however, include me as part of either team.

Its like claiming that the Ben-Gals or Rosie Red helped win/lose a game.

[Mattso3000]

I think there is a game going on here...

Bailey and Vogelsong both pitched well.

[Starscream]

This situation looks grim now.
Latos tomorrow on three days rest? Doesn't sound appealing. Leake or Arroyo on short rest for game five? No way we win that one.