I Told Ya So

Well....the new polls are out, and guess what...? The Indiana Hoosiers are finally ranked, for the first time this season. That's right...the same IU team that only a few weeks ago, so many so-called fans were saying things like, "they suck," or "Tom Crean should be fired," or "we need to hire Brad Stevens," is finally in the top 25 of BOTH college basketball polls. Now, let me say, that I do agree that the team didn't have the best start to the season, but neither did a few of the higher ranked teams. Hell, Michigan State lost to Texas Southern....TEXAS SOUTHERN!! Where was the talk about how bad MSU sucks after that loss? There wasn't any....ya know why? Because 99.9% of their fans, and critics are true to their team. They understand that "shit happens." It was at the beginning of the season, the team was, and probably still is working out some kinks. All teams go through that, but we seem to have two different types of fans, the kind that is loyal till the end, and understands that the team needs a little time to get into the groove of things, and there's the kind that throws a total shit fit if something doesn't go the way they want it to. I've said this over, and over, and over, we as a fan base need to quit fighting and bitching at each other, and come together to support this team. Everybody needs to understand these kids are not going to win every game, or play 100% up to par. They work their asses off on a daily basis, and have earned that right. I'm not saying we don't have a right to be upset, or bummed out, or even downright pissed off at times, of course we do, that's the passion part of it. That's what makes being a sports fan fun, is the passion, and emotion put into loving your team. However, team bashing is what we do NOT have the right to do. How can you say you love this team, and then turn around and say stuff like, "this kid is worthless," or "that kid is a piece of shit?" I've heard it be said by so many so-called fans., ladies and gentleman, and it burns my ass to no end. I'm going to end this rant by saying this....those of you who follow me on Twitter, or Facebook, or keep up with our blogs and podcasts have heard me say this since the beginning of the season,: "by mid season this team will be MUCH better." Well....here it is, pretty much mid season, and IU is in the top 25, they've beaten ranked teams, and proved they can win B1G road games, yes, they will have more ups and downs, but will be a much improved team come tourney time. So here it is, folks..................wait for it..................I TOLD YA SO.