What is the difference ?/ what am I missing ??
If we were talking about our boys' teams, I don't think anyone would be as touchy about a little crowing, prognosticating, bantering, and "woofing" would we ??
We'd just say ... "Oh yeah, see YOU on the field, ... Bub."
To me this is just a way to stay warm, and stay in the moment and practice of competing, while idled and sidelined in Ohio.
Yes, it is all speculation right now. Sure, it is decided on the field, we'll know in August. My daughter has been on both good and bad teams over the years and I have still enjoyed trying to guage our place in the food chain either way. Same with my older boys. It's just competition, IT'S ALL FUN !!
I s'pose there are those who take it too far, so I can definitely respect the "oh no, here we go again" cringes - ignore those who have an obvious issue or "psychological itch" to scratch (hmm, like ME maybe ??), and chuckle at those who can't get enough of themselves ... your victory on the field will be TWICE as delectable (that means sweet & juicy).
Just my thoughts. Wish I was fastpitch savvy & wordly enough to offer my own ridiculous opinions, but I'm not - maybe that is why I look forward to these opinions though?
Anyways, looking forward to putting the basketball away and getting refocused on America's game! C'mon spring!!