The Love-Despair Affair in Spurs Nation

**Ishta** · 06-01-2005

Enjoyed reading it!

On a side note: I basically listen (sometimes watch) the game, take a shower and go directly to work. Lately I've noticed that when the Spurs lose, a nice cup of coffee appears on my desk by itself and that the office is a lot quieter when I walk in

People know better than to say anything to me either

**easjer** · 06-01-2005

Originally Posted by Slomo

Enjoyed reading it!

On a side note: I basically listen (sometimes watch) the game, take a shower and go directly to work. Lately I've noticed that when the Spurs lose, a nice cup of coffee appears on my desk by itself and that the office is a lot quieter when I walk in

I knew my obsession was out after we lost to the Nuggets. I walked into the staff meeting and the head of the department, the big boss man, ordered everyone to be nice and not needle me because the Spurs lost and the Rockets won. He needed me to be focused.

I was completely puzzled, because I'd exepected we'd lose that game, so I was totally calm. My supervisor has a copy of the schedule hanging in her office, the nationally televised games and important games highlighted so she can tread lightly if they lose.

**wildbill2u** · 06-01-2005

Originally Posted by Kori Ellis

This is (Grande)David's first submission to us. Let him know if you like it.

Don't know who he is--or why this piece is worth more than some of the really good posts that (occasionally) are seen here, but he's OK.

No particularly outstanding insights, but a decently written post.

**spurster** · 06-01-2005

Free throws collectively tremble a city.

Actually, I like that sentence. It's more poetic than "... make a city tremble".

**Ballcox** · 06-01-2005

I enjoyed the article, well thought out concerning the constant back and forth Spurs fans go through depending on whether the team wins or loses. In recent years I've really made an attempt to distance myself a little more from the outcome of games the Spurs play.

It works for a while during the regular season, but towards the end of March my guts start to get all twisted up and it only gets worse once the playoffs begin. I wouldn't trade it for anything though, having that type of emotional investment in a team makes the whole experience more gratifying.

respect the 'fro

**50 cent** · 06-01-2005

Oh yes, every single one of us Spurs fans have a certain level of bi-polar disorder in us. Good article David.

**Ed Helicopter Jones** · 06-01-2005

Nice job, Mr. Big.

**slayermin** · 06-01-2005

Actually the only player that I have a love/hate relationship with is Tony Parker. It's tough for me to cope with his maturation process of becoming an allstar point guard. One night he looks like the best point guard in the league and then the next night he is absolutely terrible.

Everyone else on the team, except for maybe Horry, I stand by completely.

**Gatita** · 06-01-2005

Originally Posted by wildbill2u

Don't know who he is--or why this piece is worth more than some of the really good posts that (occasionally) are seen here, but he's OK.

No particularly outstanding insights, but a decently written post.

Agree.

**Kori Ellis** · 06-01-2005

Originally Posted by wildbill2u

Don't know who he is--or why this piece is worth more than some of the really good posts that (occasionally) are seen here, but he's OK.

No particularly outstanding insights, but a decently written post.

It's not worth more than anyone's else post.

It was submitted as an article submission. So I posted the article for you to view.

**1Parker1** · 06-01-2005

"while Manu Ginobili was being touted as the next superstar. Could Ginobili someday become the first foreign born governor of the State of Texas?"

**tlongII** · 06-01-2005

I think the article will be well received in the local San Antonio market. On a national scale, it would be mediocre at best.

**nkdlunch** · 06-01-2005

Originally Posted by tlongII

I think the article will be well received in the local San Antonio market. On a national scale, it would be mediocre at best.

U gotta start somewhere right? right? oh my bad, didn't realize you're a blazer fan

**SpursChampsIII** · 06-01-2005

Love-Despair because we care! Ups and downs are part of the emotional roller coaster ride.

**NZHayden** · 06-01-2005

awesom, not too long, not boring, just right

**CaptainLate** · 06-01-2005

Originally Posted by Ishta

People know better than to say anything to me either

Which is why I don't watch the game unless they win. Saves my heart, soul and what little hair is left. hehehe

**CaptainLate** · 06-01-2005

Originally Posted by slayermin

Actually the only player that I have a love/hate relationship with is Tony Parker. It's tough for me to cope with his maturation process of becoming an allstar point guard. One night he looks like the best point guard in the league and then the next night he is absolutely terrible.

Which is why I claim that if they lose the series because TP pulls a collapse like he did last year vs. Lakers (and year before when Speedy Claxton saved the day), or even if TP has more poor playoff performances, look for trade talks to acquire a stud SF.

**beirmeistr** · 06-01-2005

I thought it was pretty good. I bet sales of Xanax skyrocket in San Antonio during the playoffs.

**JustSpurs** · 06-01-2005

Yes...my friends and I collectivly call them "The Heart Attack Spurs". I know what tension this time of year really feels like. I'm never this tense when my boss calls me in for a meeting.

**GrandeDavid** · 06-01-2005

Thanks for the encouragement guys. Now let's get a damn win tonight!

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