If I expect it to rain tomorrow, I cut my grass today. I'll check my windshield wipers today, I'll check the tread on my tires. When I leave the house in the morning, I'll have my raincoat, and an umbrella with me.
If I expect my team to do poorly in the upcoming season, I'll continue to remind everyone of the multitude of reasons that could & most probably should happen.
again, and again, and again... I might even put some stat, designed to kill optimism, in my signature.
If I expect it to rain tomorrow, I make sure to have my umbrella in my car
when I leave the house. I'm prepared for minor occurrences so my tires
and wipers are part of my routine maintenance schedule. Should rain not
come, to meet my expectation, no disappointment in that, because I
was prepared for the event, should it be contrary to my objectives for
the day.
If I expect my team to do well, I give them all the players they ask for.
I let my head coach select his team of coaches and players, and give
him FIVE FREAKING YEARS to let his selections get to their primes.
I, having given my head coach all he needed to meet my expectation,
know there should be no surprise when he's given a tour of the back door should
he fail this season.
I expect this coach to lead this team to the playoffs this season. It's up
to HIM to meet MY expectation.
Expectations =/= Predictions
By the way...
RIP EXCUSES (2006-2009)
The First Twelve Games (Where Playoff Teams Are Made):
2007: (5-7) | 2008: (5-7) | 2009: (5-7) | 2010: The Year of Change?
An air conditioning unit has a thermometer, not to discourage
you from using AC. It has a thermometer to let you know when you've used ENOUGH of it.
If THESE stats come up good this season, we can use more of Kubiak. If THESE stats come up bad,
time to SHUT IT OFF. This is my gauge for the 2012 season. Do the Texans give THEMSELVES
a REAL SHOT at postseason, or do they turn it on when the pressure is off?