re: Should Bama fans accept mediocrity in basketball?

Being pumped about Bama in basketball has taken a beaten over the last 20 years. It doesn't take much to take away interest, nor does it take much to revive it.
Bama has just absorbed so many. 500 seasons, one can't take but so much and just learn to accept it.
For an analysis, take a look at Auburn s football team from 2012 to 2014 and the losses to aTm. The loss to the Aggies in '12 was much worse on paper, yet was more "accepted" by auburn fans than 2014's loss due to expectations. Same with Bama basketball. Back in the day, Bama would make the tournament with normality, seeded between 2 and 9. There were always expectations of a sweet 16, and when it didn't happen, it was tough to absorb. Now, we can't do anything worth a crap in basketball, Bama fans just have to accept it, since nothing will seemingly be done about it.