[qwerty49]

Maybe the best approach as a fan is a realistic combination of half-empty and half-full.  Half-empty because our offense is still a bit inconsistent, and some of our key difference-makers struggle at times.  And yes, odds are that we won't win out.  Half-full because we definitely have the talent this year, and because, well, it's been 30 years....

And I always have the feeling that we don't get our national due from the East coast mentality that for many years has radiated from Storrs, and I always want us to crush UConn, SCarolina, ND, Baylor, etc to stick out my tongue and say "take that!"

But to me it's all about managing expectations because the Natty is a wonderful and rare thing.  But gosh darn it, Tara deserves another one....

[qwerty49]

Maybe the best approach as a fan is a realistic combination of half-empty and half-full.  Half-empty because our offense is still a bit inconsistent, and some of our key difference-makers struggle at times.  And yes, odds are that we won't win out.  Half-full because we definitely have the talent this year, and because, well, it's been 30 years....

And I always have the feeling that we don't get our national due from the East coast mentality that for many years has radiated from Storrs, and I always want us to crush UConn, SCarolina, ND, Baylor, etc to stick out my tongue and say "take that!"

But to me it's all about managing expectations because the Natty is a wonderful and rare thing.  But gosh darn it, Tara deserves another one....