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  • BaconHound B One Year In One Month Later Week One Done
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    B BaconHound wrote on last edited by
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    Does Mike Tomlin have to say, "play like a Steeler" or does Belichick say "play like a Patriot"? It just seems like they are saying we are getting players who come to work a 110%, tough blue collar guys, but here is Johnny Football and Terrance West. Just draft the right fucking players and stop trying to be cheerleaders.

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      ballpeenB ballpeen wrote on last edited by
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      Us over 60 understand what "Play like a Brown" means. We actually saw our team kick ass on a regular basis.

      Those nearing 50 probably get it as well. They caught the tail end of the deal and had a older family member school them on the meaning.

      We have to work on the twenty and thirty somethings. They don't get it. Their experience has been pretty lackluster.

      If everybody had like minds, we would never learn.
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        Us over 60 understand what "Play like a Brown" means. We actually saw our team kick ass on a regular basis.

        Those nearing 50 probably get it as well. They caught the tail end of the deal and had a older family member school them on the meaning.

        We have to work on the twenty and thirty somethings. They don't get it. Their experience has been pretty lackluster.

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        StinkHoleS StinkHole wrote on last edited by
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        @ballpeen said:

        Us over 60 understand what "Play like a Brown" means. We actually saw our team kick ass on a regular basis.

        Those nearing 50 probably get it as well. They caught the tail end of the deal and had a older family member school them on the meaning.

        We have to work on the twenty and thirty somethings. They don't get it. Their experience has been pretty lackluster.

        Not quite. A 50 yr. old browns fan would have been 1 year old in 1964. You would probably have to be at least 6 in 1964 to remember anything.

        I heard a browns fan on the radio a couple years back describe it best, something I'll never forget.....he said to imagine MT. Rushmore with the faces of Paul Brown, Jim Brown, Otto Graham, Lou Groza ...except not pristine, but rather weather beaten and eroded, hardly recognizable.

        Unrecognizable as compared to what the browns once were.

        Just as the statues have not been maintained, so has the browns tradition not been maintained.

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          @ballpeen said:

          Us over 60 understand what "Play like a Brown" means. We actually saw our team kick ass on a regular basis.

          Those nearing 50 probably get it as well. They caught the tail end of the deal and had a older family member school them on the meaning.

          We have to work on the twenty and thirty somethings. They don't get it. Their experience has been pretty lackluster.

          Not quite. A 50 yr. old browns fan would have been 1 year old in 1964. You would probably have to be at least 6 in 1964 to remember anything.

          I heard a browns fan on the radio a couple years back describe it best, something I'll never forget.....he said to imagine MT. Rushmore with the faces of Paul Brown, Jim Brown, Otto Graham, Lou Groza ...except not pristine, but rather weather beaten and eroded, hardly recognizable.

          Unrecognizable as compared to what the browns once were.

          Just as the statues have not been maintained, so has the browns tradition not been maintained.

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          miktoxicM miktoxic wrote on last edited by
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          Stuart said:

          Not quite. A 50 yr. old browns fan would have been 1 year old in 1964. You would probably have to be at least 6 in 1964 to remember anything.

          I heard a browns fan on the radio a couple years back describe it best, something I'll never forget.....he said to imagine MT. Rushmore with the faces of Paul Brown, Jim Brown, Otto Graham, Lou Groza ...except not pristine, but rather weather beaten and eroded, hardly recognizable.

          Unrecognizable as compared to what the browns once were.

          Just as the statues have not been maintained, so has the browns tradition not been maintained.

          the young squire throws in the challenge flag.

          you will not be long for this world millennial.

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            Canton MikeC Canton Mike wrote on last edited by
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            Many of us oldtimers recall the days of tired, muddy, bloody players limping off fields after epic battles in the elements. Not out of domes. Those were the days of smash mouth, tough football & that's what we're seeing being built in Cleveland once again...a TEAM of tough, never say die hard-nosed football players & Coaches who will play hard start to finish....BLOCKING, TACKLING,.PLAYING LIKE A BROWN!

            To you younger folks who don't remember the glory days, fasten your seatbelts, 'cuz you're in for one hell of a ride, and we're just getting started.

            Mike

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              Opal312O Opal312 wrote on last edited by
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              I was a child but remember Jim Brown's last year and have followed the Browns my whole life. I remember the seventies when the Steelers were dominant. I was at the "Red Right 88" game and cried the whole way home. I remember the "drive" and the "fumble" and Bernie Kosar being let go for Testeverde. I have lived in several cities but have never routed for any other team ever. My child and my nieces and nephews love the Browns and hopefully we will all live to see a winning team again.

              Mike Pettine is a step in the right direction and the best coach since Marty Shotenheimer in my opinion. I didn't care for the Play Like a Brown approach at first but now I like it.

              DAMN THE TORPEDOES! FULL SPEED AHEAD!
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              • ballpeenB ballpeen

                Us over 60 understand what "Play like a Brown" means. We actually saw our team kick ass on a regular basis.

                Those nearing 50 probably get it as well. They caught the tail end of the deal and had a older family member school them on the meaning.

                We have to work on the twenty and thirty somethings. They don't get it. Their experience has been pretty lackluster.

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                nickersN nickers wrote on last edited by
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                @ballpeen said:

                Us over 60 understand what "Play like a Brown" means. We actually saw our team kick ass on a regular basis.

                Those nearing 50 probably get it as well. They caught the tail end of the deal and had a older family member school them on the meaning.

                We have to work on the twenty and thirty somethings. They don't get it. Their experience has been pretty lackluster.

                I didn't need any schooling..I'm 50... been following the Browns since 1970 😛

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                  C calfoxwc wrote on last edited by
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                  Does Mike Tomlin have to say, "play like a Steeler" or does Belichick say "play like a Patriot"? Bacon

                  **************************************************************

                  Why would Tomlin do that? Oh, he wants his steelers to start taking steriods and taking

                  cheapshots at opposing teams' star players ?

                  Buttichek? The Patriots have always played like Patriots, even back in the early days when they

                  were one of the very worst teams in football.

                  The Browns had trouble starting up again, and haven't played like they used to play since.

                  It made a whole lot of sense to me the first time I heard it.

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                  • Browns_Fucking_RuleB Browns_Fucking_Rule

                    I hear a few people complaining about the Mantra "Play like a Brown" and to me, this is something I can't really understand. I get tired of hearing people try to devalue this team by just looking at the team (short term) and stating that they haven't been good recently and so its a terrible slogan. But, I disagree, and to me it means to be a winner and this is why...

                    Baltimore Ravens

                    Regular Season Record (all-time) : 168-135-1
                    Playoff Record (all-time) : 15-8 (Last appearance after 2014 season)

                    Cincinnati Bengals

                    Regular Season Record (all-time) : 326-395-3
                    Playoff Record (all-time) : 5-13 (Last appearance after 2014 season)

                    **Cleveland Browns**

                    Regular Season Record (all-time) : 505-442-13

                    Playoff Record (all-time) : 16-20 (Last appearance after 2002 season)

                    Pittsburgh Steelers

                    Regular Season Record (all-time) : 580-524-20

                    Playoff Record (all-time) : 33-22 (Last appearance after 2014 season)

                    While not having the greatest playoff record, we have still managed to accumulate quite an impressive record, especially considering the woes of the team since its return. I guess my point is that we have a great franchise and to play like a Brown means a lot!

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                    The GipperT The Gipper wrote on last edited by
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                    @browns_fucking_rule said:

                    I hear a few people complaining about the Mantra "Play like a Brown" and to me, this is something I can't really understand. I get tired of hearing people try to devalue this team by just looking at the team (short term) and stating that they haven't been good recently and so its a terrible slogan. But, I disagree, and to me it means to be a winner and this is why...

                    Baltimore Ravens

                    Regular Season Record (all-time) : 168-135-1

                    Playoff Record (all-time) : 15-8 (Last appearance after 2014 season)

                    Cincinnati Bengals

                    Regular Season Record (all-time) : 326-395-3

                    Playoff Record (all-time) : 5-13 (Last appearance after 2014 season)

                    **Cleveland Browns**

                    Regular Season Record (all-time) : 505-442-13

                    Playoff Record (all-time) : 16-20 (Last appearance after 2002 season)

                    Pittsburgh Steelers

                    Regular Season Record (all-time) : 580-524-20

                    Playoff Record (all-time) : 33-22 (Last appearance after 2014 season)

                    While not having the greatest playoff record, we have still managed to accumulate quite an impressive record, especially considering the woes of the team since its return. I guess my point is that we have a great franchise and to play like a Brown means a lot!

                    Eight Championships....which is more than all the other teams in the AFCN combined. Plus it is more than has ever been won by all the teams in either the AFCS, the NFCS, and is the same as those won by all the teams in the AFCW.

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                      Does Mike Tomlin have to say, "play like a Steeler" or does Belichick say "play like a Patriot"? It just seems like they are saying we are getting players who come to work a 110%, tough blue collar guys, but here is Johnny Football and Terrance West. Just draft the right fucking players and stop trying to be cheerleaders.

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                      The GipperT The Gipper wrote on last edited by
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                      @baconhound said:

                      Does Mike Tomlin have to say, "play like a Steeler" or does Belichick say "play like a Patriot"? It just seems like they are saying we are getting players who come to work a 110%, tough blue collar guys, but here is Johnny Football and Terrance West. Just draft the right fucking players and stop trying to be cheerleaders.

                      Actually, those coaches do do that.

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                        @baconhound said:

                        Does Mike Tomlin have to say, "play like a Steeler" or does Belichick say "play like a Patriot"? It just seems like they are saying we are getting players who come to work a 110%, tough blue collar guys, but here is Johnny Football and Terrance West. Just draft the right fucking players and stop trying to be cheerleaders.

                        Actually, those coaches do do that.

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                        B BaconHound wrote on last edited by
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                        @the-gipper said:

                        Actually, those coaches do do that.

                        They don't do that in every press conference and I'd bet Belichick has never said it.

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                          Does Mike Tomlin have to say, "play like a Steeler" or does Belichick say "play like a Patriot"? Bacon

                          **************************************************************

                          Why would Tomlin do that? Oh, he wants his steelers to start taking steriods and taking

                          cheapshots at opposing teams' star players ?

                          Buttichek? The Patriots have always played like Patriots, even back in the early days when they

                          were one of the very worst teams in football.

                          The Browns had trouble starting up again, and haven't played like they used to play since.

                          It made a whole lot of sense to me the first time I heard it.

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                          B BaconHound wrote on last edited by
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                          @calfoxwc said:

                          Does Mike Tomlin have to say, "play like a Steeler" or does Belichick say "play like a Patriot"? Bacon

                          **************************************************************

                          Why would Tomlin do that? Oh, he wants his steelers to start taking steriods and taking

                          cheapshots at opposing teams' star players ?

                          Buttichek? The Patriots have always played like Patriots, even back in the early days when they

                          were one of the very worst teams in football.

                          The Browns had trouble starting up again, and haven't played like they used to play since.

                          It made a whole lot of sense to me the first time I heard it.

                          Man you can be a hater all your life but the Browns don't even come close to being at the level of those organizations, just reality.

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                          • The GipperT The Gipper

                            @browns_fucking_rule said:

                            I hear a few people complaining about the Mantra "Play like a Brown" and to me, this is something I can't really understand. I get tired of hearing people try to devalue this team by just looking at the team (short term) and stating that they haven't been good recently and so its a terrible slogan. But, I disagree, and to me it means to be a winner and this is why...

                            Baltimore Ravens

                            Regular Season Record (all-time) : 168-135-1

                            Playoff Record (all-time) : 15-8 (Last appearance after 2014 season)

                            Cincinnati Bengals

                            Regular Season Record (all-time) : 326-395-3

                            Playoff Record (all-time) : 5-13 (Last appearance after 2014 season)

                            **Cleveland Browns**

                            Regular Season Record (all-time) : 505-442-13

                            Playoff Record (all-time) : 16-20 (Last appearance after 2002 season)

                            Pittsburgh Steelers

                            Regular Season Record (all-time) : 580-524-20

                            Playoff Record (all-time) : 33-22 (Last appearance after 2014 season)

                            While not having the greatest playoff record, we have still managed to accumulate quite an impressive record, especially considering the woes of the team since its return. I guess my point is that we have a great franchise and to play like a Brown means a lot!

                            Eight Championships....which is more than all the other teams in the AFCN combined. Plus it is more than has ever been won by all the teams in either the AFCS, the NFCS, and is the same as those won by all the teams in the AFCW.

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                            B BaconHound wrote on last edited by
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                            @the-gipper said:

                            Eight Championships....which is more than all the other teams in the AFCN combined. Plus it is more than has ever been won by all the teams in either the AFCS, the NFCS, and is the same as those won by all the teams in the AFCW.

                            The number that really matters is zero SuperBowls in 49 seasons. Let's be honest the Browns are the Cubs of the NFL a proud organization and fan base that has won shit in forever.

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                              OldBrownsFanO OldBrownsFan wrote on last edited by
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                              This is how I see it: The Browns do have one of the best fan bases in the NFL. I never saw them as the Cubs of the NFL as the Browns have a great football heritage. They made lots of mistakes since 99 when they came back into the league and the bad reputation is recent history. They have a new owner, GM and HC who are committed to winning. They exceeded expectations last year. I see a team on the way up.

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                                @the-gipper said:

                                Eight Championships....which is more than all the other teams in the AFCN combined. Plus it is more than has ever been won by all the teams in either the AFCS, the NFCS, and is the same as those won by all the teams in the AFCW.

                                The number that really matters is zero SuperBowls in 49 seasons. Let's be honest the Browns are the Cubs of the NFL a proud organization and fan base that has won shit in forever.

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                                miktoxicM miktoxic wrote on last edited by miktoxic
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                                @baconhound said:

                                The number that really matters is zero SuperBowls in 49 seasons. Let's be honest the Browns are the Cubs of the NFL a proud organization and fan base that has won shit in forever.

                                really, cuz i thought they won 7 games last year bitch?

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                                  @the-gipper said:

                                  Eight Championships....which is more than all the other teams in the AFCN combined. Plus it is more than has ever been won by all the teams in either the AFCS, the NFCS, and is the same as those won by all the teams in the AFCW.

                                  The number that really matters is zero SuperBowls in 49 seasons. Let's be honest the Browns are the Cubs of the NFL a proud organization and fan base that has won shit in forever.

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                                  The GipperT The Gipper wrote on last edited by
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                                  @baconhound said:

                                  The number that really matters is zero SuperBowls in 49 seasons. Let's be honest the Browns are the Cubs of the NFL a proud organization and fan base that has won shit in forever.

                                  NO fuckstick. That is NOT the number that matters. Only LOSERS make a claim like that.

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                                    This is how I see it: The Browns do have one of the best fan bases in the NFL. I never saw them as the Cubs of the NFL as the Browns have a great football heritage. They made lots of mistakes since 99 when they came back into the league and the bad reputation is recent history. They have a new owner, GM and HC who are committed to winning. They exceeded expectations last year. I see a team on the way up.

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                                    @oldbrownsfan said:

                                    This is how I see it: The Browns do have one of the best fan bases in the NFL.. I see a team on the way up.

                                    ....I see a team on the way up too.....though think the fan base aint what it was back in the day.....

                                    ...this is how I see it.....the old Browns had one of the best fans bases in the league....a fan base that loved and supported them through hard times and one that EARNED the right to be called some of the best fans in the league....

                                    NOW, however.....we have added a new generation of jaded fans who cant see the light at the end of the tunnel and...basically....are whiny negative crybabies who wouldn't recognize a good team if it hit them in the face.....WHEN the Browns finally have THAT great season we've all been waiting for, they wont even recognize it till its over......they'll whine and cry through the whole thing, then at the end, say "what happened"???....didnt see that coming....huh?

                                    After more than a decade of losing(thru the 70's) I still remember that utterly amazing 1980 season....the Kardiak Kids....and the thing I remember most is how the city went crazy....and totally enjoyed the whole season.....and how the fans actually had hope and could see the possibilities "as they were happening"...(not after the fact).....By the time they were 7-3, the whole town was on board....people were all wearing Browns colors and flying Browns flags....and we all enjoyed it together....it was insane....

                                    But now....if that were to happen again.....I guarantee the new generation would whine through the whole season...bitching about the few bad players, instead of the good ones.....dwelling on the few losses, instead of the wins......talking about a fumble, instead of enjoying a TD......and waiting for the other shoe to drop, instead of looking forward to the next win.....bitching about the one bad draft pick, instead of appreciating the 4 good ones.....etc etc etc....

                                    So.....good luck to all you neg heads.....because when this team finally wins(and it will)....you wont even see it coming.....and will miss most of the fun.....

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                                      @oldbrownsfan said:

                                      This is how I see it: The Browns do have one of the best fan bases in the NFL.. I see a team on the way up.

                                      ....I see a team on the way up too.....though think the fan base aint what it was back in the day.....

                                      ...this is how I see it.....the old Browns had one of the best fans bases in the league....a fan base that loved and supported them through hard times and one that EARNED the right to be called some of the best fans in the league....

                                      NOW, however.....we have added a new generation of jaded fans who cant see the light at the end of the tunnel and...basically....are whiny negative crybabies who wouldn't recognize a good team if it hit them in the face.....WHEN the Browns finally have THAT great season we've all been waiting for, they wont even recognize it till its over......they'll whine and cry through the whole thing, then at the end, say "what happened"???....didnt see that coming....huh?

                                      After more than a decade of losing(thru the 70's) I still remember that utterly amazing 1980 season....the Kardiak Kids....and the thing I remember most is how the city went crazy....and totally enjoyed the whole season.....and how the fans actually had hope and could see the possibilities "as they were happening"...(not after the fact).....By the time they were 7-3, the whole town was on board....people were all wearing Browns colors and flying Browns flags....and we all enjoyed it together....it was insane....

                                      But now....if that were to happen again.....I guarantee the new generation would whine through the whole season...bitching about the few bad players, instead of the good ones.....dwelling on the few losses, instead of the wins......talking about a fumble, instead of enjoying a TD......and waiting for the other shoe to drop, instead of looking forward to the next win.....bitching about the one bad draft pick, instead of appreciating the 4 good ones.....etc etc etc....

                                      So.....good luck to all you neg heads.....because when this team finally wins(and it will)....you wont even see it coming.....and will miss most of the fun.....

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                                      Canton MikeC Canton Mike wrote on last edited by
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                                      @mudfly said:

                                      ....I see a team on the way up too.....though think the fan base aint what it was back in the day.....

                                      ...this is how I see it.....the old Browns had one of the best fans bases in the league....a fan base that loved and supported them through hard times and one that EARNED the right to be called some of the best fans in the league....

                                      NOW, however.....we have added a new generation of jaded fans who cant see the light at the end of the tunnel and...basically....are whiny negative crybabies who wouldn't recognize a good team if it hit them in the face.....WHEN the Browns finally have THAT great season we've all been waiting for, they wont even recognize it till its over......they'll whine and cry through the whole thing, then at the end, say "what happened"???....didnt see that coming....huh?

                                      After more than a decade of losing(thru the 70's) I still remember that utterly amazing 1980 season....the Kardiak Kids....and the thing I remember most is how the city went crazy....and totally enjoyed the whole season.....and how the fans actually had hope and could see the possibilities "as they were happening"...(not after the fact).....By the time they were 7-3, the whole town was on board....people were all wearing Browns colors and flying Browns flags....and we all enjoyed it together....it was insane....

                                      But now....if that were to happen again.....I guarantee the new generation would whine through the whole season...bitching about the few bad players, instead of the good ones.....dwelling on the few losses, instead of the wins......talking about a fumble, instead of enjoying a TD......and waiting for the other shoe to drop, instead of looking forward to the next win.....bitching about the one bad draft pick, instead of appreciating the 4 good ones.....etc etc etc....

                                      So.....good luck to all you neg heads.....because when this team finally wins(and it will)....you wont even see it coming.....and will miss most of the fun.....

                                      Mud,

                                      Once again, you hit the nail on the head. I just can't use the word FAN to describe someone as negative as some of these folks are. I find myself wishing they would just give up & find a new interest.

                                      Mike

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                                        @oldbrownsfan said:

                                        This is how I see it: The Browns do have one of the best fan bases in the NFL.. I see a team on the way up.

                                        ....I see a team on the way up too.....though think the fan base aint what it was back in the day.....

                                        ...this is how I see it.....the old Browns had one of the best fans bases in the league....a fan base that loved and supported them through hard times and one that EARNED the right to be called some of the best fans in the league....

                                        NOW, however.....we have added a new generation of jaded fans who cant see the light at the end of the tunnel and...basically....are whiny negative crybabies who wouldn't recognize a good team if it hit them in the face.....WHEN the Browns finally have THAT great season we've all been waiting for, they wont even recognize it till its over......they'll whine and cry through the whole thing, then at the end, say "what happened"???....didnt see that coming....huh?

                                        After more than a decade of losing(thru the 70's) I still remember that utterly amazing 1980 season....the Kardiak Kids....and the thing I remember most is how the city went crazy....and totally enjoyed the whole season.....and how the fans actually had hope and could see the possibilities "as they were happening"...(not after the fact).....By the time they were 7-3, the whole town was on board....people were all wearing Browns colors and flying Browns flags....and we all enjoyed it together....it was insane....

                                        But now....if that were to happen again.....I guarantee the new generation would whine through the whole season...bitching about the few bad players, instead of the good ones.....dwelling on the few losses, instead of the wins......talking about a fumble, instead of enjoying a TD......and waiting for the other shoe to drop, instead of looking forward to the next win.....bitching about the one bad draft pick, instead of appreciating the 4 good ones.....etc etc etc....

                                        So.....good luck to all you neg heads.....because when this team finally wins(and it will)....you wont even see it coming.....and will miss most of the fun.....

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                                        B BaconHound wrote on last edited by
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                                        @mudfly said:

                                        ....I see a team on the way up too.....though think the fan base aint what it was back in the day.....

                                        ...this is how I see it.....the old Browns had one of the best fans bases in the league....a fan base that loved and supported them through hard times and one that EARNED the right to be called some of the best fans in the league....

                                        NOW, however.....we have added a new generation of jaded fans who cant see the light at the end of the tunnel and...basically....are whiny negative crybabies who wouldn't recognize a good team if it hit them in the face.....WHEN the Browns finally have THAT great season we've all been waiting for, they wont even recognize it till its over......they'll whine and cry through the whole thing, then at the end, say "what happened"???....didnt see that coming....huh?

                                        After more than a decade of losing(thru the 70's) I still remember that utterly amazing 1980 season....the Kardiak Kids....and the thing I remember most is how the city went crazy....and totally enjoyed the whole season.....and how the fans actually had hope and could see the possibilities "as they were happening"...(not after the fact).....By the time they were 7-3, the whole town was on board....people were all wearing Browns colors and flying Browns flags....and we all enjoyed it together....it was insane....

                                        But now....if that were to happen again.....I guarantee the new generation would whine through the whole season...bitching about the few bad players, instead of the good ones.....dwelling on the few losses, instead of the wins......talking about a fumble, instead of enjoying a TD......and waiting for the other shoe to drop, instead of looking forward to the next win.....bitching about the one bad draft pick, instead of appreciating the 4 good ones.....etc etc etc....

                                        So.....good luck to all you neg heads.....because when this team finally wins(and it will)....you wont even see it coming.....and will miss most of the fun.....

                                        I had no problem cheering for the most recent Celtics, Bruins and Yankee Championships after they went through periods of down times, don't think I'll have an issue if the Browns ever start winning.

                                        I skew towards the negative when it comes to this team simply because as a 40 year old fan I've witnessed some good play, some heartache but since 1999 this franchise has been horrible. Mik is getting all worked up over a 7-9 season. Gip thinks because we won a pre-SuperBowl championship 50 years ago we should be proud of that accomplishment. Sorry but as a fan, I now that irks some in here, I expect more and I won't settle for the product that we've been given.

                                        If the team improves on the field I'll cheer for them as I did last year but if they go 7-9 again and "play like a Brown". I'll still be Mik's "Whiney Ass Bitch"

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                                          @mudfly said:

                                          ....I see a team on the way up too.....though think the fan base aint what it was back in the day.....

                                          ...this is how I see it.....the old Browns had one of the best fans bases in the league....a fan base that loved and supported them through hard times and one that EARNED the right to be called some of the best fans in the league....

                                          NOW, however.....we have added a new generation of jaded fans who cant see the light at the end of the tunnel and...basically....are whiny negative crybabies who wouldn't recognize a good team if it hit them in the face.....WHEN the Browns finally have THAT great season we've all been waiting for, they wont even recognize it till its over......they'll whine and cry through the whole thing, then at the end, say "what happened"???....didnt see that coming....huh?

                                          After more than a decade of losing(thru the 70's) I still remember that utterly amazing 1980 season....the Kardiak Kids....and the thing I remember most is how the city went crazy....and totally enjoyed the whole season.....and how the fans actually had hope and could see the possibilities "as they were happening"...(not after the fact).....By the time they were 7-3, the whole town was on board....people were all wearing Browns colors and flying Browns flags....and we all enjoyed it together....it was insane....

                                          But now....if that were to happen again.....I guarantee the new generation would whine through the whole season...bitching about the few bad players, instead of the good ones.....dwelling on the few losses, instead of the wins......talking about a fumble, instead of enjoying a TD......and waiting for the other shoe to drop, instead of looking forward to the next win.....bitching about the one bad draft pick, instead of appreciating the 4 good ones.....etc etc etc....

                                          So.....good luck to all you neg heads.....because when this team finally wins(and it will)....you wont even see it coming.....and will miss most of the fun.....

                                          I had no problem cheering for the most recent Celtics, Bruins and Yankee Championships after they went through periods of down times, don't think I'll have an issue if the Browns ever start winning.

                                          I skew towards the negative when it comes to this team simply because as a 40 year old fan I've witnessed some good play, some heartache but since 1999 this franchise has been horrible. Mik is getting all worked up over a 7-9 season. Gip thinks because we won a pre-SuperBowl championship 50 years ago we should be proud of that accomplishment. Sorry but as a fan, I now that irks some in here, I expect more and I won't settle for the product that we've been given.

                                          If the team improves on the field I'll cheer for them as I did last year but if they go 7-9 again and "play like a Brown". I'll still be Mik's "Whiney Ass Bitch"

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                                          @baconhound said:

                                          I had no problem cheering for the most recent Celtics, Bruins and Yankee Championships after they went through periods of down times, don't think I'll have an issue if the Browns ever start winning.

                                          I skew towards the negative when it comes to this team simply because as a 40 year old fan I've witnessed some good play, some heartache but since 1999 this franchise has been horrible. Mik is getting all worked up over a 7-9 season. Gip thinks because we won a pre-SuperBowl championship 50 years ago we should be proud of that accomplishment. Sorry but as a fan, I now that irks some in here, I expect more and I won't settle for the product that we've been given.

                                          If the team improves on the field I'll cheer for them as I did last year but if they go 7-9 again and "play like a Brown". I'll still be Mik's "Whiney Ass Bitch"

                                          You are proving yourself to be a more diminished human being every time you open your trap. The first paragraph above has you teetering on the brink of being a FRAK....and that is about the worst a non ISIS human being can be. Then you display a certain amount of ignorance. stating apparently that because something didn't happen in your short sweet stupid life that it didn't happen at all. And knowing and acknowledging the fact that the Browns and NE Ohio have all those various titles in no way implies that anyone is willing to "settle" just because they exist. But, the fact is, if the Browns did win a Super Bowl....do you know what that would make it? Simply #14......but yes I would want #s 16-20 shortly after that as well.

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