Maxman Posted January 24, 2011 Share Posted January 24, 2011 by Phil Sullivan on January 24, 2011[edit] in Featured Editorials That which does not kill us, only serves to make us stronger. We have heard it a million times. It is the piece of solace we are told to take out of negative situations. We will grow from this and the result will be different next time. My question is, as Jets fans, how strong do we need to be exactly? There has been no shortage of things that almost killed us over the years. I am beginning to wonder if we are in this 50 year strength building exercise that requires us to possess super-human strength. It seems to be where we are headed, although none of us is sure why exactly. Last year as I walked out of the RCA Dome the Colts fans were celebrating and calling Jets fans every name in the book. Did I get stronger from that? As a fan of the visiting team, the walk of shame after a loss is the essence of pain. This year so many Steelers fans didn’t even stay for the post game celebration. Thousands of fans left which I just could not comprehend. Jets fans everywhere have been hoping, praying and clinging to the belief that the 40 year drought may have been nearing an end. Yearning for that victory celebration. Yet when the Steelers won, a lot of fans didn’t stay for the celebration. Why? Because they have won a lot. Does this make me stronger? Not sure how seeing another fan base that is almost numb from winning so much can benefit me. I am not gifted with musical talent but when I think of the Jets heartbreaking seasons it plays in my head like the Billy Joel song, “We didn’t start the fire”. A.J. Duhe, fake spike, 1998, 2010 was almost great. If you ask 100 Jets fans what loss was the toughest for them, you will get many different answers. No two losses are the same. No two fans have the exact same reaction. This is not an indictment of the current New York Jets regime. Two years and two Championship game appearances is something everyone would have signed up for. The Jets are no longer the laughing stock of the league. Jet Nation can certainly take pride in that fact. The question lingers though. When does our strength pay off? When do the Jets end the drought and hoist the Lombardi trophy? On days like today, the pain of losing makes that seem like an impossible destination. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DireJet38 Posted January 24, 2011 Share Posted January 24, 2011 Our window is closing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CTM Posted January 24, 2011 Share Posted January 24, 2011 makes crusher fatter? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoFlaJets Posted January 24, 2011 Share Posted January 24, 2011 makes crusher fatter? not to mention gets him more sexy poo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Crusher Posted January 24, 2011 Share Posted January 24, 2011 makes crusher fatter? not to mention gets him more sexy poo While everyone else is crying over spilled milk Im running(walking quickly) for a box of cookies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DMaynard Posted January 24, 2011 Share Posted January 24, 2011 Then the Jets have made me Hercules. Nice to know if I have to pull trees out by their roots in my backyard. But I just want a Super Bowl ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THE ILK Posted January 24, 2011 Share Posted January 24, 2011 That Which Does Not Kill Us, Hurts Like A Bitch! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoFlaJets Posted January 24, 2011 Share Posted January 24, 2011 Then the Jets have made me Hercules. Nice to know if I have to pull trees out by their roots in my backyard. But I just want a Super Bowl ... ahh I'm a lot better today than I was last night and even this morning Dennis-as I've said a bunch of times already we had a good season almost 3X as many good times than bad... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbatesman Posted January 24, 2011 Share Posted January 24, 2011 Well said on all counts. It's a nice badge of honor to know that my fanhood has been tested more than that of people who root for the Pats or Steelers, but it's hard to see the light at the end of the tunnel when we sh*t the bed every year and Pink Hat Nation and the Yinzersluts keep stockpiling reasons to use exclamation points on their Facebook statuses. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Boy Posted January 24, 2011 Share Posted January 24, 2011 The life of a Jets fan is not an easy road, but I love it and wouldn't change it for the world Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maxman Posted January 24, 2011 Author Share Posted January 24, 2011 The life of a Jets fan is not an easy road, but I love it and wouldn't change it for the world Awesome. Sums it up nicely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faba Posted January 24, 2011 Share Posted January 24, 2011 Yeah you hate to lose but that is the story of being a sports fan of any team in any sport that you support. No one said life was perfect but you have to keep supporting them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DMaynard Posted January 24, 2011 Share Posted January 24, 2011 ahh I'm a lot better today than I was last night and even this morning Dennis-as I've said a bunch of times already we had a good season almost 3X as many good times than bad... It was a great year, Jimmy. To beat Manning in his house, and Brady in his house and then almost come back to beat Rothlisberger in his house after being down 24 - 0 is really impressive. And we finally have a franchise QB. I just hope he has both BE and Tone to throw to next year. If anyone can do it, Mr. T can. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jet27 Posted January 24, 2011 Share Posted January 24, 2011 The life of a Jets fan is not an easy road, but I love it and wouldn't change it for the world I am and always will be a JET FAN...No MATTER WHAT....But WTF...It still hurts Like hell..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatriotReign37 Posted January 24, 2011 Share Posted January 24, 2011 ahh I'm a lot better today than I was last night and even this morning Dennis-as I've said a bunch of times already we had a good season almost 3X as many good times than bad... Belichick say that "Things are never as bad as they appear or good as they appear." Pretty true. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OHTHEPAIN Posted January 24, 2011 Share Posted January 24, 2011 Oh the pain...bro -Joe Benigno Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JiFtheOracle Posted January 24, 2011 Share Posted January 24, 2011 FTR, I got some serious gas this morning...like seriously bad. Its not killing me, but its definitely not making me stronger. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Boy Posted January 24, 2011 Share Posted January 24, 2011 Awesome. Sums it up nicely. Just think, when we finally do win, it'll be that much sweeter. I just hope it happens sooner than later Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Boy Posted January 24, 2011 Share Posted January 24, 2011 I am and always will be a JET FAN...No MATTER WHAT....But WTF...It still hurts Like hell..... I'm right there with ya buddy... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Falcon63 Posted January 24, 2011 Share Posted January 24, 2011 Our window is closing. Not really....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vudu Posted January 24, 2011 Share Posted January 24, 2011 God what a horrible night. I couldnt sleep worth a damn. Im slowly but surely starting to feel better, and Im still wearing my colors! GO JETS!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peebag Posted January 24, 2011 Share Posted January 24, 2011 The life of a Jets fan is not an easy road, but I love it and wouldn't change it for the world I'd change it....I'd change it a lot - like 44 Super Bowls in row.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
visajets Posted January 24, 2011 Share Posted January 24, 2011 God what a horrible night. I couldnt sleep worth a damn. Im slowly but surely starting to feel better, and Im still wearing my colors! GO JETS!!! I agree DLJ but as an elderly neighbor put it this morning. Theres always next year and you gotta be used to this by now. Look on the bright side NYJETS merchandise 50%. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gainzo Posted January 24, 2011 Share Posted January 24, 2011 God what a horrible night. I couldnt sleep worth a damn. Im slowly but surely starting to feel better, and Im still wearing my colors! GO JETS!!! Keep rocking that Jets gear I know you all hate us Pats fans bring up the Pats but in the 2009 & 2010 seasons it comes down to this: Jets>Pats. That was painful to type! BTW: The Jets will be favoured to win the AFCE in 2011, as they should. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt39 Posted January 24, 2011 Share Posted January 24, 2011 Keep rocking that Jets gear I know you all hate us Pats fans bring up the Pats but in the 2009 & 2010 seasons it comes down to this: Jets>Pats. That was painful to type! BTW: The Jets will be favoured to win the AFCE in 2011, as they should. I doubt it. Although- the Pats have some big decisions to make this offseason on offense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Verde Posted January 24, 2011 Share Posted January 24, 2011 It's amazing what a good workout can do; I'm only disgruntled today instead of sad and disgruntled! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faba Posted January 24, 2011 Share Posted January 24, 2011 Right now have to disagree Pats are the favorites until someone knocks them off- the off season and no contract makes it all up in the air right now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gainzo Posted January 24, 2011 Share Posted January 24, 2011 I doubt it. Although- the Pats have some big decisions to make this offseason on offense. The Jets have showed that they are a resilient football team. They will be odds on favourties to win the Division. Rex pretty much said it last night in his presser: The Jets can't expect to win the Super Bowl by going on the road for every game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt39 Posted January 24, 2011 Share Posted January 24, 2011 The Jets have showed that they are a resilient football team. They will be odds on favourties to win the Division. Rex pretty much said it last night in his presser: The Jets can't expect to win the Super Bowl by going on the road for every game. That's true, but there isnt much you can do with a team in your own division going 14-2. We split with the Pats(more than acceptable imo) and they only lose one other game. The Jets weren't winning the division this year. Hopefully the Jets exposed that Patriots offense to other teams and how to defend it. For the lack of speed they have- they really had no business scoring that many points. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gainzo Posted January 24, 2011 Share Posted January 24, 2011 That's true, but there isnt much you can do with a team in your own division going 14-2. We split with the Pats(more than acceptable imo) and they only lose one other game. The Jets weren't winning the division this year. Hopefully the Jets exposed that Patriots offense to other teams and how to defend it. For the lack of speed they have- they really had no business scoring that many points. As you know anything can happen, kind of like the Dolphins winning the AFCE in 2008, but I'm of the opinion that that Jets and Pats will be the teams to beat in the AFCE for years to come and that the Jets will win the division a few times. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maxman Posted January 24, 2011 Author Share Posted January 24, 2011 Also feel free to comment on the brilliance that you witnessed in my article. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gainzo Posted January 24, 2011 Share Posted January 24, 2011 Also feel free to comment on the brilliance that you witnessed in my article. A lot of self loathing in that article. BTW: How were the Steeler fans pre & post game? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Verde Posted January 24, 2011 Share Posted January 24, 2011 Also feel free to comment on the brilliance that you witnessed in my article. Link? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatriotReign37 Posted January 24, 2011 Share Posted January 24, 2011 Right now have to disagree Pats are the favorites until someone knocks them off- the off season and no contract makes it all up in the air right now All depends on the Jets offseason. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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