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knights1212

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I have been very upset reading all the negative comments about Steve, our staff and our players. I have been attending RU games since 1971 and only missed 4 home games since the RAC opened in 1977. I was in the hospital for four days and am home now after a very dangerous breathing problem. I thought I could not survive and am fighting for my life. I can’t understand all of the constant complaints about Steve, our staff and our players.It tears me apart. There are more important things in life like family and friends. Constantly complaining about our RU team is sad. The players and the coaches are wonderful. I see them practice once every week and I know first hand how hard they practice and how disappointed they all are but many just keep ripping them to shreds and seem to enjoy doing so. I think it is deplorable to do that. Some just need a reality Check on what is important in life. I might not survive and some here just are relentless in their bashing. I just hope and pray that many can realize the harm they are causing. Yes the team is struggling but these guys I know feel so bad already. I just wish the constant berating will stop and most will begin to encourage our team even more. I hope I can recover and can at some point get back to see practice and games again. I love attending and just hope the team can begin to win some games. I want to live but I know I might not. I have had a good life and just want my son and daughter in law and my six and two year old grand kids to do well. My wife who I loved dearly passed from cancer almost 11 years ago and I miss her every single day. I also lost my identical twin brother to cancer 26 years ago to cancer and none of us has never smoked in our lives. Please just remember that there are more important things in life.
 
It was just a matter of time before the goalposts started getting moved. And here we are.

Of course there are more important things in life - goes without saying. Doesn't mean that criticism isn't completely justified when extremely well compensated people hired to do a job (players and coaches) fail this badly.

And obviously we all wish you well in your recovery, Art.
 
For your own health, someone should eliminate your access to the boards. Ignorance to all of the noise can be bliss.

I think your post makes me even more upset at Pike. You're talking about fighting for your life and you feel sorry for the basketball coach. Holy shit.

We're not talking about 8-year-olds playing basketball and our coaching staff is not a bunch of volunteers.

I hope you make a full recovery.
 
I have been very upset reading all the negative comments about Steve, our staff and our players. I have been attending RU games since 1971 and only missed 4 home games since the RAC opened in 1977. I was in the hospital for four days and am home now after a very dangerous breathing problem. I thought I could not survive and am fighting for my life. I can’t understand all of the constant complaints about Steve, our staff and our players.It tears me apart. There are more important things in life like family and friends. Constantly complaining about our RU team is sad. The players and the coaches are wonderful. I see them practice once every week and I know first hand how hard they practice and how disappointed they all are but many just keep ripping them to shreds and seem to enjoy doing so. I think it is deplorable to do that. Some just need a reality Check on what is important in life. I might not survive and some here just are relentless in their bashing. I just hope and pray that many can realize the harm they are causing. Yes the team is struggling but these guys I know feel so bad already. I just wish the constant berating will stop and most will begin to encourage our team even more. I hope I can recover and can at some point get back to see practice and games again. I love attending and just hope the team can begin to win some games. I want to live but I know I might not. I have had a good life and just want my son and daughter in law and my six and two year old grand kids to do well. My wife who I loved dearly passed from cancer almost 11 years ago and I miss her every single day. I also lost my identical twin brother to cancer 26 years ago to cancer and none of us has never smoked in our lives. Please just remember that there are more important things in life.
Hang in there and wish you the best. I appreciate your comments and wish you well. We can all do well by pulling back on the negativity and criticism. Sage advice. Take care.
 
I have been very upset reading all the negative comments about Steve, our staff and our players. I have been attending RU games since 1971 and only missed 4 home games since the RAC opened in 1977. I was in the hospital for four days and am home now after a very dangerous breathing problem. I thought I could not survive and am fighting for my life. I can’t understand all of the constant complaints about Steve, our staff and our players.It tears me apart. There are more important things in life like family and friends. Constantly complaining about our RU team is sad. The players and the coaches are wonderful. I see them practice once every week and I know first hand how hard they practice and how disappointed they all are but many just keep ripping them to shreds and seem to enjoy doing so. I think it is deplorable to do that. Some just need a reality Check on what is important in life. I might not survive and some here just are relentless in their bashing. I just hope and pray that many can realize the harm they are causing. Yes the team is struggling but these guys I know feel so bad already. I just wish the constant berating will stop and most will begin to encourage our team even more. I hope I can recover and can at some point get back to see practice and games again. I love attending and just hope the team can begin to win some games. I want to live but I know I might not. I have had a good life and just want my son and daughter in law and my six and two year old grand kids to do well. My wife who I loved dearly passed from cancer almost 11 years ago and I miss her every single day. I also lost my identical twin brother to cancer 26 years ago to cancer and none of us has never smoked in our lives. Please just remember that there are more important things in life.
Art...first of all prayers go out to you and hope your recovery goes smoothly quickly so you could get back to the RAC watching Rutgers. You are as passionate and as loyal fan as they come. You are right there are more important things than the message board.

That said it is a message board here and people come to escape their lives to discuss Rutgers athletics and this season is a disappointment no matter how you try to look at. People are frustrated with the harsh reality half way through the season, any ncaa aspirations are gone barring a miracle. I think people are in the anger stage of venting and unfortunately in the new world of NIL and the transfer portal, the urgency to win has changed the game. Rutgers, Pikiell and the players to a lesser extent are all getting paid handsomely and definitely up for criticism
 
I have been very upset reading all the negative comments about Steve, our staff and our players. I have been attending RU games since 1971 and only missed 4 home games since the RAC opened in 1977. I was in the hospital for four days and am home now after a very dangerous breathing problem. I thought I could not survive and am fighting for my life. I can’t understand all of the constant complaints about Steve, our staff and our players.It tears me apart. There are more important things in life like family and friends. Constantly complaining about our RU team is sad. The players and the coaches are wonderful. I see them practice once every week and I know first hand how hard they practice and how disappointed they all are but many just keep ripping them to shreds and seem to enjoy doing so. I think it is deplorable to do that. Some just need a reality Check on what is important in life. I might not survive and some here just are relentless in their bashing. I just hope and pray that many can realize the harm they are causing. Yes the team is struggling but these guys I know feel so bad already. I just wish the constant berating will stop and most will begin to encourage our team even more. I hope I can recover and can at some point get back to see practice and games again. I love attending and just hope the team can begin to win some games. I want to live but I know I might not. I have had a good life and just want my son and daughter in law and my six and two year old grand kids to do well. My wife who I loved dearly passed from cancer almost 11 years ago and I miss her every single day. I also lost my identical twin brother to cancer 26 years ago to cancer and none of us has never smoked in our lives. Please just remember that there are more important things in life.
Sir I don't agree with your assessment of the Current state of the Rutgers basketball program or the position these " student athletes" put themselves in. But that sir is another discussion.

I am saddened to hear about your situation and can only pray for your healing and recovery. I know you're a quality member of this community and can tell you're also a top tier person.

Having some physical life changing issues myself I can totally relate but this isn't about me.

Peace and healing be with you. 1212. Keep Chopping and Keep Pounding!
 
Feel better !! Get healthy

…. But I’m sure you’d enjoy a certain couple hours per week a lot more if this once in a lifetime opportunity actually rang true !! Instead of heart breaking (almost reality twistingly unfortunate) disappointment.
 
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Art...first of all prayers go out to you and hope your recovery goes smoothly quickly so you could get back to the RAC watching Rutgers. You are as passionate and as loyal fan as they come. You are right there are more important things than the message board.

That said it is a message board here and people come to escape their lives to discuss Rutgers athletics and this season is a disappointment no matter how you try to look at. People are frustrated with the harsh reality half way through the season, any ncaa aspirations are gone barring a miracle. I think people are in the anger stage of venting and unfortunately in the new world of NIL and the transfer portal, the urgency to win has changed the game. Rutgers, Pikiell and the players to a lesser extent are all getting paid handsomely and definitely up for criticism
Well said
 
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I have been very upset reading all the negative comments about Steve, our staff and our players. I have been attending RU games since 1971 and only missed 4 home games since the RAC opened in 1977. I was in the hospital for four days and am home now after a very dangerous breathing problem. I thought I could not survive and am fighting for my life. I can’t understand all of the constant complaints about Steve, our staff and our players.It tears me apart. There are more important things in life like family and friends. Constantly complaining about our RU team is sad. The players and the coaches are wonderful. I see them practice once every week and I know first hand how hard they practice and how disappointed they all are but many just keep ripping them to shreds and seem to enjoy doing so. I think it is deplorable to do that. Some just need a reality Check on what is important in life. I might not survive and some here just are relentless in their bashing. I just hope and pray that many can realize the harm they are causing. Yes the team is struggling but these guys I know feel so bad already. I just wish the constant berating will stop and most will begin to encourage our team even more. I hope I can recover and can at some point get back to see practice and games again. I love attending and just hope the team can begin to win some games. I want to live but I know I might not. I have had a good life and just want my son and daughter in law and my six and two year old grand kids to do well. My wife who I loved dearly passed from cancer almost 11 years ago and I miss her every single day. I also lost my identical twin brother to cancer 26 years ago to cancer and none of us has never smoked in our lives. Please just remember that there are more important things in life.
My wife noticed you were not in your seat this past game
Get better, we need you, a great fan
 
I have been very upset reading all the negative comments about Steve, our staff and our players. I have been attending RU games since 1971 and only missed 4 home games since the RAC opened in 1977. I was in the hospital for four days and am home now after a very dangerous breathing problem. I thought I could not survive and am fighting for my life. I can’t understand all of the constant complaints about Steve, our staff and our players.It tears me apart. There are more important things in life like family and friends. Constantly complaining about our RU team is sad. The players and the coaches are wonderful. I see them practice once every week and I know first hand how hard they practice and how disappointed they all are but many just keep ripping them to shreds and seem to enjoy doing so. I think it is deplorable to do that. Some just need a reality Check on what is important in life. I might not survive and some here just are relentless in their bashing. I just hope and pray that many can realize the harm they are causing. Yes the team is struggling but these guys I know feel so bad already. I just wish the constant berating will stop and most will begin to encourage our team even more. I hope I can recover and can at some point get back to see practice and games again. I love attending and just hope the team can begin to win some games. I want to live but I know I might not. I have had a good life and just want my son and daughter in law and my six and two year old grand kids to do well. My wife who I loved dearly passed from cancer almost 11 years ago and I miss her every single day. I also lost my identical twin brother to cancer 26 years ago to cancer and none of us has never smoked in our lives. Please just remember that there are more important things in life.
Get well soon
 
I have been very upset reading all the negative comments about Steve, our staff and our players. I have been attending RU games since 1971 and only missed 4 home games since the RAC opened in 1977. I was in the hospital for four days and am home now after a very dangerous breathing problem. I thought I could not survive and am fighting for my life. I can’t understand all of the constant complaints about Steve, our staff and our players.It tears me apart. There are more important things in life like family and friends. Constantly complaining about our RU team is sad. The players and the coaches are wonderful. I see them practice once every week and I know first hand how hard they practice and how disappointed they all are but many just keep ripping them to shreds and seem to enjoy doing so. I think it is deplorable to do that. Some just need a reality Check on what is important in life. I might not survive and some here just are relentless in their bashing. I just hope and pray that many can realize the harm they are causing. Yes the team is struggling but these guys I know feel so bad already. I just wish the constant berating will stop and most will begin to encourage our team even more. I hope I can recover and can at some point get back to see practice and games again. I love attending and just hope the team can begin to win some games. I want to live but I know I might not. I have had a good life and just want my son and daughter in law and my six and two year old grand kids to do well. My wife who I loved dearly passed from cancer almost 11 years ago and I miss her every single day. I also lost my identical twin brother to cancer 26 years ago to cancer and none of us has never smoked in our lives. Please just remember that there are more important things in life.
I hope you are feeling okay and it gets better. Having experienced a profound tragedy recently, I know there are things more important than sports. Please be well and love your family.
 
God bless Art, praying you make a full recovery. You’re such a bright spot to the Rutgers community. I’ll keep you in my thoughts.
 
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Feel better buddy…hoping for a full recovery

With that said, based on the effort these kids and coaches are giving in games, there’s no way they really care.

That’s a a sad commentary because you seem like a great guy who has a lot of love for Rutgers, you deserve better than what these coaches and players are giving you.
 
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