Because if the conference looks good, so do we. If the conference sucks, we look bad.I don't understand people that cheer for conference. It's the ******* competition, how can you possibly hope they succeed?
Because if the conference looks good, so do we. If the conference sucks, we look bad.I don't understand people that cheer for conference. It's the ******* competition, how can you possibly hope they succeed?
Because if the conference looks good, so do we. If the conference sucks, we look bad.
Cheer for Kansas? What's next? Cheer for the Hawkeyes?
But when Iowa wins, it looks GOOD for the state of Iowa...and we're all Iowans, right?Let's not cross the line here.
But when Iowa wins, it looks GOOD for the state of Iowa...and we're all Iowans, right?
(OBVIOUS jimlad)
When the B12 looks good/strong, it helps the perception of playing in gen league with HS kids that live outside of the B12 footprint (which is most of the kids we recruit to ISU).
This is pretty basic stuff IMO.
When the B12 looks good/strong, it helps the perception of playing in gen league with HS kids that live outside of the B12 footprint (which is most of the kids we recruit to ISU).
This is pretty basic stuff IMO.
I think the problem is that some don't see it that way so they assume no one else does either. They would be wrong.
You know, those of us that disagree aren't stupid. Put quite simply, the negative of supporting Sleazy Self and his merry band of part-time vandals, along with validating the self-proclaimed superiority of K-Boo fandom simply does not outweigh the positive impact it might have on recruiting as far as I'm concerned.
They may win. That may be good for the conference. But I'll be damned if I'm going to cheer for them.
Nope. That's defeatest, IMO.It doesn't really matter I suppose. At the end of the day, it doesn't make any difference if you root against them or I root for them in the tourney.
They're going to do what they do regardless.
They'll likely continue to dominate the conference every year and be the only B12 team to do anything on a national level regardless.... And their fans will continue to be arrogant.
It is what it is.
But when Iowa wins, it looks GOOD for the state of Iowa...and we're all Iowans, right?
(OBVIOUS jimlad)
Nope. That's defeatest, IMO.
I took the Cyclones to the NC in my bracket. Not because I'm gloriously inept (although you could probably argue that point)...but because I am a Cyclone fan, and I simply CANNOT root against them (which picking another team over them would entail).
We don't have to accept the fact that Kansas will always be on top...because they HAVEN'T always been on top of the conference. Others (including us, remember?) have been there too. ISU will be back up there. All things come to an end. KU's streak will end. And I'm going to be rooting for the Cyclones to be the team to end it.
Unless Iowa State is itself reaching elite 8s or final fours, our brand is absolutely tied to Big 12 success. I do agree it's a horrible gauge of ability but it doesn't change the fact that outside fans and media perceive it that way.Conference love is for losers. Feels good to have 1 sport where ISU isn't a loser.
When the B12 looks good/strong, it helps the perception of playing in our league with HS kids that live outside of the B12 footprint (which is most of the kids we recruit to ISU).
This is pretty basic stuff IMO.
You know, those of us that disagree aren't stupid. Put quite simply, the negative of supporting Sleazy Self and his merry band of part-time vandals, along with validating the self-proclaimed superiority of K-Boo fandom simply does not outweigh the positive impact it might have on recruiting as far as I'm concerned.
They may win. That may be good for the conference. But I'll be damned if I'm going to cheer for them.
The only thing basic here is your ridiculous internet logic.