How much do the Panthers effect your overall mood

[SCP]

Christmas sucks this year because of this season. I see the joy on my two boys faces and I can't even get happy about that.

[The Saltman]

im ok...im excited to get rid of John Fox and possibly have a qb that is worth a damn.

[FuzzyPanther]

I made a pact with myself that I would not allow the outcome of sporting events to determine my self worth, and I would not emotionally invest myself so heavily in the teams that I support. I failed. Panthers, please do better next year.

[CRA]

I still look forward to games. We might lose by 21 + on Thurs but I can't wait for the game. Win or lose, it is a distraction/entertainment to invest emotionally in a sport team and something you can no control over. They serve the purpose regardless for the most part.

[PanthersGM305]

Yes, I can't wait , wish i had a fast foward button , To jump Jan 2 est 4:30 pm.

[Hairless Cat]

Its a dissappointment for sure - buts just one of many and certainly not the greatest.

Theres always next year and God willing I'll be here to see it.

[SorthNarolina]

I don't really care right now. You just gotta accept the season will be crappy and wait till the offseason for changes to come.

When we're actually good it pisses me off that I wasted 3 hours to watch a team underachieve. If we're geniunely outclassed then it doesn't bother me. Or if it's a close game against a quality opponent then it's disappointing but not enraging.

This season quit bothering me about 5-6 games ago.

[PhillyB]

dont care. every day after january 2nd is going to be like christmas eve though... just waiting for the next huge thing to happen.

[Starscream]

As a lifelong Reds fan, I'm used to losing seasons lately. Doesn't affect me any more.

[Panths]

This season stopped affecting me weeks ago. It's actually been quite nice to give my heart and liver a break on Sundays

[bleys]

great thread..

that's a 2 part question..

I have an extreme competitive streak.. I like to talk poo and I hate to lose.. so in normal years, I may need a couple hours after a loss before I get calls from my friends who might pull for the Bucs, Pats, or whoever.. They know if they call me during a loss or right after a loss, I'm about to rip them over the phone..

This year.. when it's obvious it's a down year, it hardly affects me.. there is no reason to invest my emotions in a 2-14 (I hope) year.. I feel if people are still pissed because we are losing, then they have no concept of how to separate expectations/acceptance and reality..

next year will be a similar year as this.. I doubt the playoffs will be in our future when a new system is being put in place.. if so, we are ahead of the curve. I will hate to lose, but it should be expected..

[Dpantherman]

I don't allow them to upset me. Last year, my mood was horrid, I mean I was a pretty horrible person to be around, but I got over that. I can't let it get to me. when I sit back at look at it, I get really pissed, and upset, and such. But its not ruining my Christmas at all.

[Cat'sGrowl]

Yes, I can't wait , wish i had a fast foward button , To jump Jan 2 est 4:30 pm.

I'm not. I'm excited about having a Primetime game actually, even if it's likely we'll lose.

But yeah, I see where your coming from.

[Brooklyn Bully]

Normally, when we're competing for a Playoff spot it affects my mood big time. This year? Not so much. I gave up about Week 3 and just watched for the fun of it.