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The 5 Stages of tDecline
Posted on 10/8/14 at 4:16 pm
Posted on 10/8/14 at 4:16 pm
Read if you choose, find a good tl,dr gif if not. But you can't hide from the truth forever...
1) Denial
The first reaction to tDecline is to deny the reality of the situation. Denial is a normal reaction to rationalize overwhelming emotions, a defense mechanism that buffers the immediate shock. LSU fans block out the words and hide from the facts. This is a temporary response that carries them through the first wave of pain. The denial period began at the onset of tDecline which is undoubtedly the 21-0 beatdown in 2011. The denial period lasted all throughout the 2012 despite losing to Florida and Bama. "We're a top 10 team!"
2) Anger
As the masking effects of denial begin to wear, reality and its pain re-emerge. The intense emotion is deflected from their vulnerable core, redirected and expressed instead as anger. The anger may be aimed at inanimate objects, tRant posters, friends or family.
The anger stage began after the loss to Clemson in the '12 chic-fil-a bowl. Anger continued to consume LSU fans all throughout the '13 season that led to 3 losses, finishing 3rd in the West and playing in an underwhelming bowl game vs Iowa.
3) Bargaining
The normal reaction to feelings of helplessness and vulnerability is often a need to regain control.
-If only we had signed Cam Rob or Speedy…
-If only our program could develop a QB...
-If only Cam Cameron was as good as Lane Kiffin…
The bargaining stage began after the Iowa bowl game W, but really took full force after the MSU loss. It took many forms:
-At least we have LF…
-At least we beat A&M the past 3 years…
-Mississippi State really is a good football team …
-This isn't a decline, it's simply a rebuilding year...
This is a weaker line of defense to protect them from the painful reality of tDecline.
4) Depression
This is really where this story gets sad. After the auburn game, all hope was lost. All LSU chest-beating rah rah threads have been replaced with MSU and AU dick riding threads. They don't even feel the need to complain about SEC refs or Bama's schedule. Hell, even Arky who hasn't won a conference game since 2012, has shown more confidence in their team and matchup against bama this weekend. LSU fans have their tail between their legs, and are resorting to a "we'll see what happens" mentailty.
5) Acceptance
Reaching this stage of tDecline is a gift not afforded to all LSU fans. Many may never see beyond the anger or denial stages. Coping with tDecline is a ultimately a deeply personal and singular experience — nobody can help them go through it or understand all the emotions that they’re going through. But others can be there for them and help comfort them through this process. The best thing y'all can do is to allow yourselves to feel the grief as it comes over you. Resisting it only will prolong the natural process of healing.
Here's to hoping the acceptance is realized sooner rather than later. Just remember, theres a rise after every fall. Looking forward to seeing you back at the top
TL,DR: tDecline is real
1) Denial
The first reaction to tDecline is to deny the reality of the situation. Denial is a normal reaction to rationalize overwhelming emotions, a defense mechanism that buffers the immediate shock. LSU fans block out the words and hide from the facts. This is a temporary response that carries them through the first wave of pain. The denial period began at the onset of tDecline which is undoubtedly the 21-0 beatdown in 2011. The denial period lasted all throughout the 2012 despite losing to Florida and Bama. "We're a top 10 team!"
2) Anger
As the masking effects of denial begin to wear, reality and its pain re-emerge. The intense emotion is deflected from their vulnerable core, redirected and expressed instead as anger. The anger may be aimed at inanimate objects, tRant posters, friends or family.
The anger stage began after the loss to Clemson in the '12 chic-fil-a bowl. Anger continued to consume LSU fans all throughout the '13 season that led to 3 losses, finishing 3rd in the West and playing in an underwhelming bowl game vs Iowa.
3) Bargaining
The normal reaction to feelings of helplessness and vulnerability is often a need to regain control.
-If only we had signed Cam Rob or Speedy…
-If only our program could develop a QB...
-If only Cam Cameron was as good as Lane Kiffin…
The bargaining stage began after the Iowa bowl game W, but really took full force after the MSU loss. It took many forms:
-At least we have LF…
-At least we beat A&M the past 3 years…
-Mississippi State really is a good football team …
-This isn't a decline, it's simply a rebuilding year...
This is a weaker line of defense to protect them from the painful reality of tDecline.
4) Depression
This is really where this story gets sad. After the auburn game, all hope was lost. All LSU chest-beating rah rah threads have been replaced with MSU and AU dick riding threads. They don't even feel the need to complain about SEC refs or Bama's schedule. Hell, even Arky who hasn't won a conference game since 2012, has shown more confidence in their team and matchup against bama this weekend. LSU fans have their tail between their legs, and are resorting to a "we'll see what happens" mentailty.
5) Acceptance
Reaching this stage of tDecline is a gift not afforded to all LSU fans. Many may never see beyond the anger or denial stages. Coping with tDecline is a ultimately a deeply personal and singular experience — nobody can help them go through it or understand all the emotions that they’re going through. But others can be there for them and help comfort them through this process. The best thing y'all can do is to allow yourselves to feel the grief as it comes over you. Resisting it only will prolong the natural process of healing.
Here's to hoping the acceptance is realized sooner rather than later. Just remember, theres a rise after every fall. Looking forward to seeing you back at the top
TL,DR: tDecline is real
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Posted on 10/8/14 at 4:17 pm to PetroAg
Solid
Posted on 10/8/14 at 4:17 pm to PetroAg
the real decline is reserved for the team who has lost 3 of their past 7 games. it ain't us bro
Posted on 10/8/14 at 4:18 pm to PetroAg
Posted on 10/8/14 at 4:19 pm to PetroAg
Not bad
Posted on 10/8/14 at 4:21 pm to bee Rye
quote:
it ain't us bro
still stuck in denial I see.
Posted on 10/8/14 at 4:22 pm to PetroAg
Some good points. But has A&M ever been in a situation since 1942 when they had been good enough to "decline" ?
Posted on 10/8/14 at 4:23 pm to PetroAg
I guess aTm actually has to get to some point of success and achievement before they can ever decline.
Posted on 10/8/14 at 4:23 pm to PetroAg
6) beat Aggy arse on Thanksgiving
7) tIncline
7) tIncline
Posted on 10/8/14 at 4:24 pm to Team Vote
quote:
6) beat Aggy arse on Thanksgiving
7) tIncline
We're your Superbowl this year.
Posted on 10/8/14 at 4:24 pm to PetroAg
You have serious issues as we all can see.Posted on 10/8/14 at 4:25 pm to bee Rye
quote:
the real decline is reserved for the team who has lost 3 of their past 7 games. it ain't us bro
Oh, the team that's currently ranked #7 is in a decline and yet LSU, who is currently unranked, is not on the decline? I realize you're trying to insult Alabama, but you actually insulted your own program more by insinuating that unranked LSU is the norm.
Posted on 10/8/14 at 4:25 pm to TRUERockyTop
Let's see if I have this straight:
OP's team just got waxed by the presently ranked 3-B team in the country...
They have an upcoming game against team 3-A in their house...
Yet, OP is more concerned with trying to grind LSU fans...
All righty then.
OP's team just got waxed by the presently ranked 3-B team in the country...
They have an upcoming game against team 3-A in their house...
Yet, OP is more concerned with trying to grind LSU fans...
All righty then.
This post was edited on 10/8/14 at 4:27 pm
Posted on 10/8/14 at 4:25 pm to PetroAg
This might be the worst case of LSUsession we've ever seen.
Posted on 10/8/14 at 4:25 pm to TexasAg13
quote:Not really, you lost also. We're moving on to bigger and better things (looking at you Ole Miss)
We're your Superbowl this year.
Posted on 10/8/14 at 4:26 pm to PetroAg
Stage 6:
Still beat TAMU.
Still beat TAMU.
Posted on 10/8/14 at 4:27 pm to PetroAg
The 5 stages of aggie:
1.) Hope.
2.) Disappointment.
3.) Bending over.
4.) Happiness.
5.) (return to 1.)
1.) Hope.
2.) Disappointment.
3.) Bending over.
4.) Happiness.
5.) (return to 1.)
Posted on 10/8/14 at 4:27 pm to PetroAg
quote:
They don't even feel the need to complain about SEC refs or Bama's schedule.
Posted on 10/8/14 at 4:29 pm to WildTchoupitoulas
shite man you have got to be a giant fricking loser in you life to write all that.
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