Growling at the Badger: BYU v. Wisconsin

[Bo Diddley]

Pretty sure we had this discussion on here years ago (Solon was the instigator if I remember right), but fan has a murky origin. Some believe its modern usage rose from a Baseball context and the early adopters did typically link it with fanatic. On the other hand, we know that in boxing circles, earlier than the Baseball context, a part of the crowd was "The Fancy" (which was a heterogeneous group that included people such as dandified young men or costermongers). Some argued that even though those early baseball adopters linked fan to fanatic the connection to "The Fancy" are too strong to ignore. In that evolution fan is linked more directly with fancy, fanciful, or fantasy and not as closely fanaticism.

Of course, one can argue that the actual evolution doesn't matter because the vast majority seem to link it with fanaticism; hence, effectively it is short for fanatic. On the other hand, that sort of thinking created a world where literally means metaphorically.

Well I've always associated it with being a fanatic. I suppose I use that to excuse my over-the-top behavior at sporting events.

But hey, if you want to associate it with being a dandy, knock yourself out!

[pelagius]

Well I've always associated it with being a fanatic. I suppose I use that to excuse my over-the-top behavior at sporting events.

But hey, if you want to associate it with being a dandy, knock yourself out!

You literally just ruined English speaking culture.

[Bo Diddley]

You literally just ruined English speaking culture.

[Northwestcoug]

Interesting. I read mbn's comments to mean that if your priorities were in order, you wouldn't have needed the DVR.

Now I know where your priorities lie, sjbh

[Moliere]

Pretty sure we had this discussion on here years ago (Solon was the instigator if I remember right), but fan has a murky origin. Some believe its modern usage rose from a Baseball context and the early adopters did typically link it with fanatic. On the other hand, we know that in boxing circles, earlier than the Baseball context, a part of the crowd was "The Fancy" (which was a heterogeneous group that included people such as dandified young men or costermongers). Some argued that even though those early baseball adopters linked fan to fanatic the connection to "The Fancy" are too strong to ignore. In that evolution fan is linked more directly with fancy, fanciful, or fantasy and not as closely fanaticism.

Of course, one can argue that the actual evolution doesn't matter because the vast majority seem to link it with fanaticism; hence, effectively it is short for fanatic. On the other hand, that sort of thinking created a world where literally means metaphorically.

I just felt like I was transported back to CUF circa 2012. What a nice feeling.

[BlueK]

Have ute fans started posting yet about how terrible Wisconsin is this year?

[YOhio]

Hans Olsen just posted a bunch of play breakdowns on Twitter. Really fun to watch.

https://twitter.com/975Hans

[Pelado]

LVAllen, please stand.

All those who would like to join me in expressing gratitude to LVAllen for the tremendous service of naming this thread, please signify with the upraised left hand.

LVAllen has been called to compose thread titles for the remainder of this season. All in favor, please indicate.

[Pelado]

Hans Olsen just posted a bunch of play breakdowns on Twitter. Really fun to watch.

https://twitter.com/975Hans

I think this one is my favorite of his breakdowns:

https://twitter.com/975Hans/status/1041721407011479553?s=19

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[BigFatMeanie]

This one is my favorite:

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When watching the game at full speed you just don't see these nuances. I love watching film breakdowns like this because I learn so much about the game.

[Pelado]

This one is my favorite:

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When watching the game at full speed you just don't see these nuances. I love watching film breakdowns like this because I learn so much about the game.

Which one is that? Even though I see the "TWEET" tags in the quoted message, the tweet didn't show up on my computer.

[Donuthole]

Which one is that? Even though I see the "TWEET" tags in the quoted message, the tweet didn't show up on my computer.

Is your browser set with tracking protections? I usually have to click those off and then refresh the page to see embedded tweets.

[Pelado]

Is your browser set with tracking protections? I usually have to click those off and then refresh the page to see embedded tweets.

I didn't do anything different, but it's working now.

[BigPiney]

Was able to finally watch the rest of the game last night. Boy that was fun, but nerve wracking. Great win.

[smokymountainrain]

I think this one is my favorite of his breakdowns:

https://twitter.com/975Hans/status/1041721407011479553?s=19

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this right here is one reason byu's defense was so successful. wisconsin didn't run anything like this. they pretty much lined up and ran it straight ahead. that works against a lot of teams, but it plays right into byu's strength - which is their size in that 4-3 scheme.