Quote Originally Posted by Coach34 View Post
It's so hard because State fans for whatever reason refuse to pull in the same direction. Every time we take steps forward, we take 2 1/2 steps backward. We went to a NYD Bowl in 2012, while our rival went to a shit bowl in Birmingham that has changed names a few times- yet somehow have some of our fans feeling like we had a losing season. I dont understand that. Nobody hated losing to those mf'ers more than I did- I can assure you of that- but that still doesnt change that we had the better season.

Who won more games in 2012? State
Who had the longest winning streak in 2012? State
Who won more conference games? State

We lost the battle- but won the war. Now, we have a new season in front of us and it's time to get ready for this season.
I think it's fear of having to deal with failure. They know that failure will come at some point in time, however that is defined, and that people will "make fun" of them. I think for a lot of our fans, it's just "easier" to deal with things in their mind if they expect the worse because then they are "pleasantly surprised" if we win and it somehow makes "winning better when you don't expect it".

That's just me perception based on having heard other MSU fans over the years.

However you cut it, it's a loser attitude.