Before this week's Really ****ty Preview can get to the fresh material, it needs a moment to light a ceremonial match in remembrance of the week that was before flushing it and moving on.
36-14.
Victory.
The broken dreams of Huskers.
The absolute dominance displayed by the Buffs in all 3 phases.
Closet Buff fans in Nebraska watching Well Off Media videos and Full Game Replays of CU crushing like it's PornHub.
Nebraska children shopping on their parents' Amazon account to be like Coach Prime's bodyguard and getting away with it by lying that they wanted to support the Husker defense with a black shirt.
Being there to witness firsthand some proud Fusker traditions like cheap shotting CU players they can't athletically match up with, having a losing record, having their QB go down with an ankle injury against the Buffs, and writing checks their asses can't cash, acting tough until confronted, backing down and turtling when the check comes due, then lying about things to make themselves into the victims. I'm feeling like maybe Tradition should be the theme this week for the sh*tty preview.
Probably the most heartfelt moment of the day which really touched me as a father was to see Shedeur basically say, "Nobody is going to say sh*t about my Pops, kick a football at him during warmups and do a fvcking team rally on our logo. Not in my house."
Such a beautiful moment. Hmmm... maybe the theme of this ****ty preview should also be Family. Tradition & Family could maybe leave a nice ring.
This week, the Really Sh*tty Preview will turn its attention from our mighty Buffs dismantling the helpless Nubs at Folsom Field in front of a record setting television and streaming audience. Focus now turns to our #18 Colorado Buffaloes (2-0) extending the misery of our little brother when we face the CSU Rams in the 92nd edition of the Rocky Mountain Showdown (67-22-2). Yes, definitely Family along with Tradition for the theme..
And as my Fusker-hating Nanna told me, "Speak kindly of others." So with fondest regards to my beloved Nanna who died tragically when she refused a transfusion because it was red, the official theme this week is Tradition, Family and Kindness. It's a really sh*tty preview that wants nothing more than to honor the past and spread the love. This should work. Plus, with all the new and more active fans maybe reading their first really sh*tty preview, it's best to keep things wholesome and avoid offending anyone.
First, some recent history. The combined score for the past 4 meetings of all Buff victories is CU 158 - CSU 54, giving us an average margin of +26 (the last bit provided in case you went to CSU and the math was beyond you). In the spirit of family, the sh*tty preview graciously acknowledges that, despite the annual beatdowns, those Rammies sure have had their moments to celebrate.
Continuing in this warm stream of kindness, I want to give props to CSU's world renowned veterinary school. The standards of discipline in that program must be off the charts. I've seen other CSU students and faculty. Somehow the vet school has avoided a Nasser-MSU type scandal with their patients. Surprising and impressive.
Seriously, it's nice to see how they really do treat their animals like their cousins while placing the highest value on consent within a loving relationship.
And that brings us to family. I am reminded of my Pops and how he taught me valuable lessons. Like the time I adopted a stray dog. That dog wasn't ever quite right in the head, but we tried to persevere. Then one time he got into the trash can and ate a garbage bag's worth of creamed corn after what I fondly remember as the "Don't you ever serve that Fusker garbage in this house!" / "I hope this doesn't lead to my parents getting divorced" incident. That dog started spewing out of both ends and recycling. Pops saw what was going on, grumbled something unintelligible, and then said, "Boy, you better stop that dog from eating like he's in Nebraska. I won't abide seeing any creature suffer like that." For the next 3 days, it was a vicious cycle. That disgusting, deranged dog just kept repeating the process. I knew it was hopeless. That's when my Pops called me into the house and had us watch a movie together. Later, as the Old Yeller credits rolled, Pops simply looked me in the eye and said, "That poor dog has turned into a Fusker, Son. There's no saving him from a life of pain. You know what you have to do." I carried those lessons forward and just months later as we were celebrating my 5th birthday, my Pops told me, "Son. You're a man now. I'm proud of you. So I wanted to leave you with some words of wisdom to go with the lesson you recently learned. First, never forget that better dead than red. Second, at times like you just went through when you were feeling a little sh*tty, remember that what really sucks is to be a CSU Ram."
So, in that spirit, the sh*tty preview would like to say that the curb stomping that's gonna happen on Saturday is not malicious. It's more of a mercy killing. I'm reminded of a passage from one of the great works in American philosophy.
I wasn't sure that our Buffs would treat this as any more than business. An opportunity to work on some things. A game played without the typical emotion and will to dominate while putting on a show. And then the bear was poked, so get your popcorn out and keep the Sheep in your thoughts and prayers.
Which brings us to tradition. So I thought, "What better way to spread kindness to my CSU neighbors than to start a new tradition of giving them a case of their favorite beverage every football season?" They seemed especially excited when I delivered some this week on the heels of one of the best weekends of Ram football in recent memory. As I left, I smiled as I heard the wife say, "It's lady's choice night. I'll go put on my Bo Peep outfit and grab the shepherd's crooks. Grab the goat butter and more Orangina's from the fridge."
Today, CSU hubby came over to thank me. Said that they hadn't had a night like that since their first Christmas together and he owed me big time.
Fortunately. he didn't stick around too long since things were getting awkward when he gifted me with a replica Turnover Throne he'd built and then nervously joked(?) that after the game he and his wife may have no choice but to bow down and accept the will of the king.
Anyway, he had to run because he was heading up to Fort Collins to debut an educational video which was allegedly endorsed by the former president at Baylor University.
It was exhausting, so I think I'll pinch off this sh*tty preview right here with a quick game prediction. Unfortunately, after I plugged the data into the SPI (Sh*tty Power Index) supercomputer, it glitched up and all I've been getting is a wall of LOL smilies. So I'm going to have to go with what's in my gut for dropping this prediction.
CU 65
CSU 0
Can't wait to get on campus and vibe that Colorado spirit on Saturday!
36-14.
Victory.
The broken dreams of Huskers.
The absolute dominance displayed by the Buffs in all 3 phases.
Closet Buff fans in Nebraska watching Well Off Media videos and Full Game Replays of CU crushing like it's PornHub.
Nebraska children shopping on their parents' Amazon account to be like Coach Prime's bodyguard and getting away with it by lying that they wanted to support the Husker defense with a black shirt.
Being there to witness firsthand some proud Fusker traditions like cheap shotting CU players they can't athletically match up with, having a losing record, having their QB go down with an ankle injury against the Buffs, and writing checks their asses can't cash, acting tough until confronted, backing down and turtling when the check comes due, then lying about things to make themselves into the victims. I'm feeling like maybe Tradition should be the theme this week for the sh*tty preview.
Probably the most heartfelt moment of the day which really touched me as a father was to see Shedeur basically say, "Nobody is going to say sh*t about my Pops, kick a football at him during warmups and do a fvcking team rally on our logo. Not in my house."
Such a beautiful moment. Hmmm... maybe the theme of this ****ty preview should also be Family. Tradition & Family could maybe leave a nice ring.
This week, the Really Sh*tty Preview will turn its attention from our mighty Buffs dismantling the helpless Nubs at Folsom Field in front of a record setting television and streaming audience. Focus now turns to our #18 Colorado Buffaloes (2-0) extending the misery of our little brother when we face the CSU Rams in the 92nd edition of the Rocky Mountain Showdown (67-22-2). Yes, definitely Family along with Tradition for the theme..
And as my Fusker-hating Nanna told me, "Speak kindly of others." So with fondest regards to my beloved Nanna who died tragically when she refused a transfusion because it was red, the official theme this week is Tradition, Family and Kindness. It's a really sh*tty preview that wants nothing more than to honor the past and spread the love. This should work. Plus, with all the new and more active fans maybe reading their first really sh*tty preview, it's best to keep things wholesome and avoid offending anyone.
First, some recent history. The combined score for the past 4 meetings of all Buff victories is CU 158 - CSU 54, giving us an average margin of +26 (the last bit provided in case you went to CSU and the math was beyond you). In the spirit of family, the sh*tty preview graciously acknowledges that, despite the annual beatdowns, those Rammies sure have had their moments to celebrate.
Continuing in this warm stream of kindness, I want to give props to CSU's world renowned veterinary school. The standards of discipline in that program must be off the charts. I've seen other CSU students and faculty. Somehow the vet school has avoided a Nasser-MSU type scandal with their patients. Surprising and impressive.
Seriously, it's nice to see how they really do treat their animals like their cousins while placing the highest value on consent within a loving relationship.
And that brings us to family. I am reminded of my Pops and how he taught me valuable lessons. Like the time I adopted a stray dog. That dog wasn't ever quite right in the head, but we tried to persevere. Then one time he got into the trash can and ate a garbage bag's worth of creamed corn after what I fondly remember as the "Don't you ever serve that Fusker garbage in this house!" / "I hope this doesn't lead to my parents getting divorced" incident. That dog started spewing out of both ends and recycling. Pops saw what was going on, grumbled something unintelligible, and then said, "Boy, you better stop that dog from eating like he's in Nebraska. I won't abide seeing any creature suffer like that." For the next 3 days, it was a vicious cycle. That disgusting, deranged dog just kept repeating the process. I knew it was hopeless. That's when my Pops called me into the house and had us watch a movie together. Later, as the Old Yeller credits rolled, Pops simply looked me in the eye and said, "That poor dog has turned into a Fusker, Son. There's no saving him from a life of pain. You know what you have to do." I carried those lessons forward and just months later as we were celebrating my 5th birthday, my Pops told me, "Son. You're a man now. I'm proud of you. So I wanted to leave you with some words of wisdom to go with the lesson you recently learned. First, never forget that better dead than red. Second, at times like you just went through when you were feeling a little sh*tty, remember that what really sucks is to be a CSU Ram."
So, in that spirit, the sh*tty preview would like to say that the curb stomping that's gonna happen on Saturday is not malicious. It's more of a mercy killing. I'm reminded of a passage from one of the great works in American philosophy.
I wasn't sure that our Buffs would treat this as any more than business. An opportunity to work on some things. A game played without the typical emotion and will to dominate while putting on a show. And then the bear was poked, so get your popcorn out and keep the Sheep in your thoughts and prayers.
Which brings us to tradition. So I thought, "What better way to spread kindness to my CSU neighbors than to start a new tradition of giving them a case of their favorite beverage every football season?" They seemed especially excited when I delivered some this week on the heels of one of the best weekends of Ram football in recent memory. As I left, I smiled as I heard the wife say, "It's lady's choice night. I'll go put on my Bo Peep outfit and grab the shepherd's crooks. Grab the goat butter and more Orangina's from the fridge."
Today, CSU hubby came over to thank me. Said that they hadn't had a night like that since their first Christmas together and he owed me big time.
Fortunately. he didn't stick around too long since things were getting awkward when he gifted me with a replica Turnover Throne he'd built and then nervously joked(?) that after the game he and his wife may have no choice but to bow down and accept the will of the king.
Anyway, he had to run because he was heading up to Fort Collins to debut an educational video which was allegedly endorsed by the former president at Baylor University.
It was exhausting, so I think I'll pinch off this sh*tty preview right here with a quick game prediction. Unfortunately, after I plugged the data into the SPI (Sh*tty Power Index) supercomputer, it glitched up and all I've been getting is a wall of LOL smilies. So I'm going to have to go with what's in my gut for dropping this prediction.
CU 65
CSU 0
Can't wait to get on campus and vibe that Colorado spirit on Saturday!
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