What are your thoughts about using "we" when referring to a team? Is there a distinction between alumni, city, state, general fanhood? Who can use "we"?
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Seems like you see "we" lots more when we are winning. "They" lots more when we aren't doing do so well.
“We” should be used by members of a team. Us fan should refer to the team as “they”. Just my opinion
"We" - perfectly acceptable when you are a true fan .. good times and bad
I try not to use “we” when conversing or texting about my favorite team but still slip up from time to time
I use “we”. I get irritated at the people that graduated from UK saying they are the only ones that can use “we”
I've always used it and can't understand why it would bother anyone.
I generally don’t use “we” when referring to Kentucky basketball because I’m not on the team or a coach or anything. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
I mean, I get it. It’s the team WE take pride in so I don’t think it’s totally ridiculous to say “we” need to sign this recruit or “we” need to defend the pick & roll better or whatever. But I feel like some people are a bit to serious about what “we” actually have to do with the program. It becomes “I've had it. WE need to get rid of Barbee” or whatever, as if WE actually have a say in anything.
In general the only time I call the team “we” is when differentiating in the same post between Kentucky and another team. “They have good guards but ours should be able to handle them” kind of thing.
I mean, I get it. It’s the team WE take pride in so I don’t think it’s totally ridiculous to say “we” need to sign this recruit or “we” need to defend the pick & roll better or whatever. But I feel like some people are a bit to serious about what “we” actually have to do with the program. It becomes “I've had it. WE need to get rid of Barbee” or whatever, as if WE actually have a say in anything.
In general the only time I call the team “we” is when differentiating in the same post between Kentucky and another team. “They have good guards but ours should be able to handle them” kind of thing.
You people are stressing over this way too much Do what makes you happy. Tell anyone who cares to sod right off.
I feel that I've invested so many years into being a fan, that I can use "we". I'm a huge Cubs fan, but instinctively only use "we" with Kentucky.
Every time I see your handle this song goes through my head. Thank you for your service.
Mr red white and blue himself
Solid tune. I used to be Blue4Life until a mod banned me for being an earlier critic of Billy. ...I feel vindicated.
Toby should just change his birthday to the Fourth of July. That man could write songs about the military and America for the next 25 years. They are all good he does
I use "we" for UK sports only. My other rooting interests, say Reds or Bengals, are always called "they". I only just now realized I do that.
I use we when referring to all my favorite teams. I don’t really care what the accepted usage is.
I don’t get hung up on it. Don’t understand the people who care one way or the other. Regardless if I do or don’t use the word, I realize I am not a part of the team.
I graduated from UK twice so I say we we.
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I use “we” and feel I have the right. I was born and raised in Harlan, Ky. My goodness that alone should be enough! I started listening to Cawood, I’m fairly certain you know where he was from, when I was 8, graduated from UK with honor’s and distinction, pull for ALL things UK, and for anyone from Kentucky to find success. Yea I think I’ll use “we” whenever I want.
I use “we”, and couldn’t give two ***** about what anyone thinks about it.
We refers to the entire BBN
It is the players, coaches and fans that make up the greatest program in all of college sport.
We are all the family of Kentucky basketball
It is the players, coaches and fans that make up the greatest program in all of college sport.
We are all the family of Kentucky basketball
I use "we" all the time.
I teach HS and when we talk about "our" school and "our" teams we all say "we."
Same with UK. Fans, alums, players, former players.
BBN is a "WE" thing.
I teach HS and when we talk about "our" school and "our" teams we all say "we."
Same with UK. Fans, alums, players, former players.
BBN is a "WE" thing.
I only use " We". when I set at home with the game on , in my authentic Game Uniform , with my face painted blue , two blue pompoms , a roster , the radio, my scorebook . Other times I just say " The Cats". ... Good Lord people.
I see “we” sometimes as all of BBN, players, coaches included.
Ex: Higgins screwed us... we got jobbed by Higgins.
But JMO
One of the first thing I ever remember is my dad tell me to be quiet and listen to the ball game, I think I was 3. Now 70 years later and living and dieting with every play and game I think I've earned the right to say "we". I wonder how many have driven from far western ky to a game and driven back for work the next morning, both basketball and football.
It only annoys me when someone uses “we” when bragging, aka “we own you”. I don’t use it often, but it rolls off the tongue easier.
Without fans - there are no sports or teams. Fans are very much part of the equation.
And so I think “we” is perfectly appropriate.
And so I think “we” is perfectly appropriate.
I have no problem with any UK fan using "we" regardless if they went to UK or not...what the hell difference does it make? "We" are all fans and this is coming from an Alum.
Win or lose.I use we for UK,the Reds,Bengals and Yankees and could care less if it upsets anybody
I say it all. I say we I say they. I even been known to call Cal a few bad words. It’s all fine with me.
It's just a habit for me. Out of all sports, UK BB is my favorite by a large margin and I love FB. I have been a diehard UK BB fan since I can remember and live and die with the wins and losses. I love the cats and am super passionate about UK BB and our rich history. I don't see why people get hung up on it. I mean you're either on board or you're not. It's us win or lose and especially for BBN I feel like we are some of the most dedicated fans in the world so does it really hurt to refer to your favorite team as us when you're vested and feel overwhelming joy when we win and horrible depression and anger when we lose. They hate us cause they ain't us.