Healing Powers of Saint Rick's Church of Defense
by UL is my hot hot sex on Mar 23, 2009 4:37 PM EDT
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Well...there's a lot of talk about UL on this forum as well in other forms of communication...and I've noticed many conversations, posts, and other musings turn hostile quite quickly as one excitable fan rages on about overconfidence and another defends his stance on why UL will dominate it's upcoming opponent.
For some fans, it's just a game. For others like me, we make it more than that--it's an investment of our time, money, and energy. It's like watching your own offspring...you want them to succeed...and sometimes, admittedly, a little too much. For the elite few, it defines you. You name your son after a great player--perhaps "John AlmostDunking Smith" if you will--and friends would describe you best by calling you a Louisville Cardinal fan.
When possible, I try to step back from the game and enjoy the little moments that I'll remember 20 seasons from now (with the help of YouTube, I'm sure). Moments like TWill one-arming a pass 80 feet to Clark for a gliding dunk....PK scrapping up a loose ball and nailing a 24 footer as time expires....a post-game Coach Pitino sanguinely smiling...sitting back...taking it all in as all the basketball literate pundits rush to put their spin on the latest upset scare.
Look, I'm just as nervous, anxiety-ridden, and cuss-happy during games as the next cardiac fan...which is why I feel it's important to have sites like Card Chronicle where we can all come together, for better or worse, and opine our hearts out.
I'm reminded of remarks made in the CC open thread during the Semis of the BET vs. Villanova, I believe: I won’t mention handles, but one CC member, after seeing the momentum slipping yet again near the end of the 1st half, declared that the game was over and posted something to the effect of "Game Over…see you on [Selection] Sunday..."....Of course, Louisville went on yet another 2nd half run and won the game...but it's comments like this that make being a Louisville fan and, more importantly, a regular Card Chronicle subscriber, so enjoyable.
Every Card fan is inherently different...but on this forum, we are all one pulsing voice, united for one purpose--we love our team. If your only fault is that you love UL so much that you get wildly--irresponsibly--upset when they're down 8 pts in the 1st half--amen, brother.
To each his own, I say...I love all of you pieces of work and it's been an honor to join with you this season (and season's past) amongst this electronic congregation of Cardinal Basketball fans. I know personally I've received far more than I've given and I owe Mike and everyone else here a hearty golf clap.
Now... please turn to page 7 in your hymnals, as Brother Jerry leads us in a towel-waving rendition of "Victory in Jesus"...and mind the offering plates, as our deacons of Defense Preston, Andre, Earl & TJ circulate the aisles to collect your tithes of superstition.
If anyone would like to come forward and acknowledge TWill as our savior this season--if he is calling for you...won't you come forward and talk to Brother Mike here at the altar of Cardinal basketball.
May all the faithful souls of Saint Rick's Church of Defense go forth and prosper this March...Amen.
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Verily I say unto you,
it ain’t the amazing grace, but the amazing pace with which our defense saves, saves, ye time and time again, our beleaguered and downtrodden offense. With the steely courage of Nehemiah, they rebuild the crumbled walls of our Jerusalem, saving all once again from the onslaught of alleged saints, wildcats, huskies or heels.
Thus it is written.
theoldman
by theoldman on Mar 23, 2009 4:48 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
For God so loved this team, that He gave His only begotten T-Will, that whosoever believeth in him should not lose, but haveth one more championship banner.
Now join me in a prayer.
Our forward who art in Indy,
Hallowed by thy name.
Thy Tigers come,
Thy Huskies done,
In Detroit as it were in Louisville.
And forgive us our turnovers
As we forgive those that turn it over
And let us not into foul trouble
For thine is the Final Four, and the Championship, and the Banner
Forever and ever,
Amen.
by CARD_G6 on Mar 23, 2009 5:26 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
UL
Nice stuff…Your finest piece so far, I think.
Yeah, we’re a cyber tribe alright. Yeah, some of us take it too lightly, others too seriously, but we all have a vested interest in this ethereal thing, and some of us take it too far. I joked that I was “living my life vicariously,” but now and then I’m not laughin’ so hard.
And Mike has to come up with stuff everyday. He has to put himself out there everyday. Whether he feels like writing or not, the readers, THIS BEAST we have become, demands to hear his voice.
And that, my comrades, is p r e s s u r e .
Great psalm, G6, way out there, I could see you at the lectern. Give us more.
And UL, I think the name “JohnAlmostDunkingSmith” would blow the front desk clerk’s mind as you signed in to that chain motel with the winsome blonde on your arm.
by Roz on Mar 23, 2009 6:46 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Thanks
I agree—the real kudos goes to Mike for grinding it out day to day. Hat’s off to you, sir, for creating and—more impressively—maintaining the blogging demands of Card Chronicle…and doing it with a visceral passion and sky-high Cardinal acumen.
by UL is my hot hot sex on Mar 24, 2009 12:35 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Nice
I check this site daily. I don’t correspond or opine here very much (I spend more time on threads at ITV or my beloved Cardinal Empire), but I appreciate the blog and reading what others are saying. This is a place to experience the chatter of real Card fans without having to fight through posts from those who just want to interrupt what’s going on.
The work that is put into sites like yours is appreciated, whether it’s said often enough or not. Having passion for something so deep that you contribute towards it every day must be fairly satisfying. Freddy
by FreddyC on Mar 23, 2009 7:24 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Simply brilliant.
College fandom is a religion unlike any other.
The lessons are as real but the sermons are much better.
The praying is fervent and constant, just not confined to Sunday.
The faithful will always find their reward no matter what the outcome.
We’ve got deacons, friars, and saints, and of course cardinals too. But we’ve also got demons, and devils of every color.
And if Heaven feels like anything, it probably feels like watching your boys cut down the nets in April. And if that’s true, then sign me up.
Amen brother. And Go Cards!
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by ericdedwar on Mar 23, 2009 8:27 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
From The Sublime To The......?
How about that guy on the Axe deodorant commercial…the guy with the perspiring, I mean, the “raining” arm pits? Geysers.
I know, I know, “I hate when that happens.”
Pretty funny commercial.
by Roz on Mar 23, 2009 9:31 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Well written
Does that make me a Jew?
Good luck this weekend, and enjoy every second.
by TheFakeGimelMartinez on Mar 24, 2009 12:07 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
You too can repent, sinner
Haha, thanks for the shout, man…I would say you’re more of a devout Muslim though. I would expand on this but fear I might insult someone unintentionally.
by UL is my hot hot sex on Mar 24, 2009 12:40 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Only Four More Games To Watch Mr Williams
The Good Samaritan, pulling a thorn out of collective paw.
Transcendent
Incandescent
Heaven sent
(and sadly)
Evanescent
by Roz on Mar 24, 2009 9:47 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
Good Write up sir
As it happens I’m named after a UL player from the late 70’s. I guess that puts me (or at least my parents) in the fringe category of insane cardinal fan. Oh well, I was the only 7 year old I knew that could claim he’d already been to a final four 3 times. (80, 83, 86)
by dlpfis79 on Mar 24, 2009 10:27 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs
I wonder which player you were named after
Did Otis Dlpfis78 play on any of Denny’s early teams?
Just foolin’ man, nice post.
by Roz on Mar 24, 2009 3:15 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Derek Smith
There’s also a picture of a 9 month old dlpfis79 being held by Griff. Very cool.
by dlpfis79 on Mar 25, 2009 11:33 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs
Love the post and thank you right back .....
everyone knows who reads my posts how much I love that TWill…he is such a warrior and always there when we need him…I only have ONE SAVIOR but TWill is everything to our team and this team is everything to me. I’ve loved the Cardinals win or lose for too many years to mention (what the heck, 30-35…). We are a brotherhood and that’s for sure. I may get too nervous to watch a game (like against Siena/had to ask my CC buddies to give me the score in the last couple of minutes…shame on me) but I would never tune out and assume we are going to lose a game. Cardiac Cardinals do what they do and sometimes it’s in the final ticks of the clock. If we slip up and don’t make the FF I will wear my BE Championship shirt proudly and hold my head high….love those Cardinals – they ARE family much like CC and all of you. Go CARDS ….. keep on going.
by Linda on Mar 24, 2009 12:23 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs
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