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The original was posted on /r/cfb by /u/Bluebaru2 on 2024-10-15 18:37:12+00:00.
Alright, so, I (early 40s M) have this job where I’m in a leadership position (head coach) of a major team at a large state university, but the results haven’t been where we want them to be. Specifically, when it comes to playing ranked opponents, my record is, well, not great—let’s say 3-16. Yeah, I know, not exactly a stat you brag about. Adding insult to injury - we blew a 10 point lead against our biggest rival a few weeks ago.
Thing is, I truly believe we’ve made progress in other areas. We’ve had some decent wins, we’ve competed hard, and honestly, I think the fans have still been having fun. We’ve got a passionate fan base that loves the culture, the traditions, and I can tell they’re invested, win or lose. I mean, tailgating, the atmosphere, the rivalries—what’s not to love? It’s a whole experience, right?
But lately, I’ve been catching a lot of heat. Fans are really vocal about how we aren’t performing against ranked teams, calling for changes, and some are even saying I’m “holding the team back.” I get it, my clock management has been abysmal and I haven’t developed any of the talent on my roster in 6 years as coach, but I’ve tried to stay positive and focus on the bigger picture. It’s tough when everyone’s calling for your head.
I get that people want wins, especially against the big guys, or hell, even the little guys. But is it so wrong to think that the overall experience is still something special? I mean, football is supposed to be fun, and I believe we’ve given them that, even if we haven’t racked up as many wins as we’d like. So, AITA for thinking the fans are still having a good time, even though my record against ranked teams and in big games isn’t great?