"We"

[Blueaz]

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.

Agree.

 

[Blueaz]

We implies some ownership or buy in. They implies more separation. Use whichever one you feel. No requirement to be a UKGrad.

Draymond Green hates your racist post about ownership

 

[Xception]

I use whatever whenever because it’s irrelevant and I dgaf if it bothers somebody or not.

 

[kybassfan]

Pretty much, if you aren’t on the bench, you aren’t part of ‘we’ with the exception of certain individuals in the employ of the university itself. You’ll find fans, boosters and other self assigned VIPs that bluster that they are part of ‘we’ the team. That is nothing more than self indulgent ********.

The only ‘we’ that is relevant to this board is the fan base. We the fan base are much less relevant than most of us like to believe.

 

[Wildcats1st]

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"?

If you’re part of the school the local community it is “we”. Pro sports it’s meh but college. UK basketball all UK sports are a community effort.

 

[bbnkat02]

I’ve been a UK sports fan since I could walk and talk. I’ll use “we” as much as I want to thanks.

I used to have a buddy in college that was a stickler about it. “Did you score points last night? No. Then don’t say “ ‘we’. “. Used to get on my last nerve. Who cares?

Now if some one starts flaunting it like “we hung out last night” or “I know things you don’t but we do” then yeah, that’s ridiculous.

But part of being a FAN is part of being s community that includes the team and coaches, etc.

 

[KYFOSSIL]

Well I walk around with a mouse in my pocket...so there’s that:sunglasses:

 

[morgousky]

I call all my sports teams we becuase when I’m talking to family and friends it just come out that way. Mainly because they root for the same teams.

I’ve seen people become upset at this and it’s bizarre to me. Everyone I know says we, I get I online and find some nuts that take issue with it.

 

[morgousky]

Pretty much, if you aren’t on the bench, you aren’t part of ‘we’ with the exception of certain individuals in the employ of the university itself. You’ll find fans, boosters and other self assigned VIPs that bluster that they are part of ‘we’ the team. That is nothing more than self indulgent ********.

The only ‘we’ that is relevant to this board is the fan base. We the fan base are much less relevant than most of us like to believe.

Couldn’t disagree more.

Without BBN there really is nothing special about the program. The fans have made it what it is, it’s not debatable. The fans supply the gasoline that makes the engine run through support and money. Again that’s not debatable at all. Cal couldn’t make what he does without the fans, not debatable. The Nike contracts wouldn’t be possible without BBN. The fans, both alumni or not, in state or not, might be the single biggest factor in making the program what it is, and that’s why Cal spends half of his time or more addressing it.

I realize you’ve always been anti-fan and pro coach / players, I guess it makes you feel like you’re able to see enlightenment. But you’re flat wrong, no two ways about it.

 

[musrat59]

The way I look at it is most of us were born and raised in Kentucky and we chose UK as our team, when we could have chosen another team. I always say we when the subject of UK comes up and will for what little time I have left on this earth.

 

[ORCAT]

I graduated twice from UK and always use we when talking about any UK team. However, I do NOT believe the we is only for UK grads. I think any true UK fan should be able to say we and call them their team. Kentuckians whose whole families grew up loving and following UK have the same right to say we as grads. Without true UK fans there would be little point to having teams so why can't all of use the term we when talking about "our" team. That's why we're BBN for goodness sakes. Just my opinion, folks.

 

[nickhorvathsuxazz]

Well I walk around with a mouse in my pocket...so there’s that:sunglasses:

Lenny?

 

[KYCAT78]

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.[/QUOTE
WE should not be exclusively for team members, their is no WE without the students, alumni and the taxpayers past and present from every corner of Kentucky. So in effect WE are all part of the team.

 

[jwheat]

Pretty much, if you aren’t on the bench, you aren’t part of ‘we’ with the exception of certain individuals in the employ of the university itself. You’ll find fans, boosters and other self assigned VIPs that bluster that they are part of ‘we’ the team. That is nothing more than self indulgent ********.

The only ‘we’ that is relevant to this board is the fan base. We the fan base are much less relevant than most of us like to believe.

I bet you have a lot of friends

 

[kybassfan]

Couldn’t disagree more.

Without BBN there really is nothing special about the program. The fans have made it what it is, it’s not debatable. The fans supply the gasoline that makes the engine run through support and money. Again that’s not debatable at all. Cal couldn’t make what he does without the fans, not debatable. The Nike contracts wouldn’t be possible without BBN. The fans, both alumni or not, in state or not, might be the single biggest factor in making the program what it is, and that’s why Cal spends half of his time or more addressing it.

I realize you’ve always been anti-fan and pro coach / players, I guess it makes you feel like you’re able to see enlightenment. But you’re flat wrong, no two ways about it.

I’ve heard this drivel which amounts to a rationalization for self importance. Yes we the fan base support them, the team. But if you use that rationale, every tax payer in the US is part of the team in some fashion as surely some federal money finds its way into state coffers and ends up in the university funding. Say what you want to convince yourself to the contrary but you nor any of us are part of that team or program. Buying a ticket makes you an observer. Donating a pot of gold makes you a better observer. However, you are not part of we, the team,. You may watch, support, detract or bash the team. But Jerry Tipton also fits that definition. He is not we. Neither are any of us.

 

[Whatsup]

I use “We” when referring to UK, Reds and reluctantly the Bengals. People that complain when someone uses it are the same people that have to always be PC. I hate PC and generally don’t like anyone that Is PC about everything. It amazes me that some people will ***** and complain about anything. We have some people on this board that will always point out a spelling or grammar error. We have some posters that complain about Cal and why he didn’t get a specific recruit. We have some posters that always attack other posters. We have posters that always hijack threads, ADHD issues. We have posters that constantly put down Nick and EJ. We all know this is a forum to discuss sports. I just believe it would a lot better forum if we all posted about the thread subject and not attack others for using “We”, spelling and grammar errors.

I’m sure I’ll be attacked by some of you for my post. Please, have at it your just proving the point of my post.

We have a great group of kids on our basketball and football team this year. We have a great chance of getting #9. We are all BBN members if You love UK and cheer for the Cats. Doesn’t matter if you became a fan yesterday, last week, last month, last year or you’re an old fart like me that became a fan in 1966. Doesn’t matter if you we’re born in Kentucky, moved to Kentucky, or have never lived in the State, but you love our basketball team. Doesn’t matter if you graduated from UK, attended another college or never attended college. All that matters is that you are a fan of UK. You all know who you are BBN.

“We” love UK. “We” love the kids that play for UK. “We” are BBN. “We” are all human and make mistakes. “We” all love to post on RR and HOB.

 

[UKEE93]

WE are Kentucky!
WE are UK!

I don't care if you're a grad, a professor, a nobody...as long as you're a UK fan, it's WE.

Don't like it? Tough ****!

 

[jgodek]

I’ve heard this drivel which amounts to a rationalization for self importance. Yes we the fan base support them, the team. But if you use that rationale, every tax payer in the US is part of the team in some fashion as surely some federal money finds its way into state coffers and ends up in the university funding. Say what you want to convince yourself to the contrary but you nor any of us are part of that team or program. Buying a ticket makes you an observer. Donating a pot of gold makes you a better observer. However, you are not part of we, the team,. You may watch, support, detract or bash the team. But Jerry Tipton also fits that definition. He is not we. Neither are any of us.

Get a life bro.

 

[BBNinSCar]

I’ve heard this drivel which amounts to a rationalization for self importance. Yes we the fan base support them, the team. But if you use that rationale, every tax payer in the US is part of the team in some fashion as surely some federal money finds its way into state coffers and ends up in the university funding. Say what you want to convince yourself to the contrary but you nor any of us are part of that team or program. Buying a ticket makes you an observer. Donating a pot of gold makes you a better observer. However, you are not part of we, the team,. You may watch, support, detract or bash the team. But Jerry Tipton also fits that definition. He is not we. Neither are any of us.

So be it. You completely miss the point while showing your insecurity about it by stretching your vocabulary.
We are all part of something, a life-long commitment to the support of Kentucky basketball. No one is forcing you to be part of us.

 

[chroix]

We are BBN. This ain’t complicated.

 

[Jim E Russell]

People that say fans can't use "we" because they don't play on the team can go screw themselves. I've paid enough money over the years to UK that I'm just as much a part of the program as any player that's ever played for BBN.

 

[Blueaz]

So be it. You completely miss the point while showing your insecurity about it by stretching your vocabulary.
We are all part of something, a life-long commitment to the support of Kentucky basketball. No one is forcing you to be part of us.

There are a handful of posters on RR and HOB that think they are smarter than everyone else and refuse to back off a stance.. and must have last word. They will dig a hole and then fortify it with cement.
And 9x out of ten, at some point, they start name calling, ducking, diverting the topic and/or change the goalposts.
But hell freezes over b4 they stop posting

 

[awf]

I rarely use the term "we" when talking about the team when on social media.........I never spent one minute in a class room at UK.......I paid lots in tuition to the school.......and I have followed the basket ball team for six decades.......when I use the term we, I understand I am not a part of the team.....but it is my team.......there was at one time some on here who were insufferable if you used we and wasn't an alumni......or student at the least........to me it is the same as me saying, "My new truck and boat", my wife has as much ownership in the boat as I do.......

 

[bbnkat02]

I’ve heard this drivel which amounts to a rationalization for self importance. Yes we the fan base support them, the team. But if you use that rationale, every tax payer in the US is part of the team in some fashion as surely some federal money finds its way into state coffers and ends up in the university funding. Say what you want to convince yourself to the contrary but you nor any of us are part of that team or program. Buying a ticket makes you an observer. Donating a pot of gold makes you a better observer. However, you are not part of we, the team,. You may watch, support, detract or bash the team. But Jerry Tipton also fits that definition. He is not we. Neither are any of us.

Way to pontificate to us destitute souls. Woefully, I find your prattle to be utter poppycock.

My grandmother was a fan, my parents were fans, I am a fan.

“WE”


Get over it. I’ll gladly stick with my patois and be happy, thanks.

 

[BlueCat43]

I honestly don't give it much thought. The only thing that really bothers me regarding this topic is when one group or another makes it of some significance as if only "they" are somehow connected in such a way as to use the collective term.

 

[The_Answer1313_rivals]

I use we all the time.

So we just gonna act as if home field advantage isn't a big part in some sports and that the fans aren't a part of creating that home field advantage?

Without the fans, there is really nothing.

 

[kybassfan]

Way to pontificate to us destitute souls. Woefully, I find your prattle to be utter poppycock.

My grandmother was a fan, my parents were fans, I am a fan.

“WE”


Get over it. I’ll gladly stick with my patois and be happy, thanks.

We the fan base, yes.

We the team? Hell no. By definition no fan is part of that. Piss and moan all you like, you are not part of we if it is the University of Kentucky basketball team. Go cry in your self righteous beer, but you will never coach a second, have a stat line, pick up a towel or otherwise be a part of that team.

If supporting them from a distance isn’t enough, then guess you’ll just have to continue lying to the mirror.

 

[kybassfan]

So be it. You completely miss the point while showing your insecurity about it by stretching your vocabulary.
We are all part of something, a life-long commitment to the support of Kentucky basketball. No one is forcing you to be part of us.

What us? The fan base? Hell yes, let me buy you a beer.

Part of the team? You are delusional.

 

[RalphDaltonFan]

Never had any issue with fans saying this even though personally don't use it. If you grow up, have a passion for sports, your team(s) become part of your life. Events are set around their games, you set aside time, you follow them year around, invest money into the program with donations, buying tickets, clothing, etc...and as college fans many attend the school, send their children to their alma maters, etc....it's truly a link between team/people.

For instance without the passion of fans who love their team, we'd not be here to talk basketball/recruiting with BBN and this is a fun part of the day for me. Great distraction from everyday life and enjoying reading what people think about all aspects of the program. Visiting my Dad for the 4th and learned that he used to work with a former Wildcat who played for Coach Rupp and was very close with Happy Chandler. Never knew that until this morning. Sports connects so many people and I've had far more positive experiences interacting with fans from various teams then negative.

 

[H00SIER-Cat]

I live in Indiana. So usually when i here "we", someone is referring to IU

When referring to UK, I say "we" but spell it "oui"

 

[BBNinSCar]

We the fan base, yes.

We the team? Hell no. By definition no fan is part of that. Piss and moan all you like, you are not part of we if it is the University of Kentucky basketball team. Go cry in your self righteous beer, but you will never coach a second, have a stat line, pick up a towel or otherwise be a part of that team.

If supporting them from a distance isn’t enough, then guess you’ll just have to continue lying to the mirror.

I am ready to take the court at a moment’s notice and have four years of eligibility.

 

[kybassfan]

I am ready to take the court at a moment’s notice and have four years of eligibility.

Just wait till the CLOD crawls up your ***. I would stick to the lazy boy and beer. That is my plan. Plus, my eligibility is shot.

 

[BlueVelvetFog]

When people cheer for UK in basketball and another school in football, the term “we” has no meaning, relevance or point of reference.

 

[bbnkat02]

We the fan base, yes.

We the team? Hell no. By definition no fan is part of that. Piss and moan all you like, you are not part of we if it is the University of Kentucky basketball team. Go cry in your self righteous beer, but you will never coach a second, have a stat line, pick up a towel or otherwise be a part of that team.

If supporting them from a distance isn’t enough, then guess you’ll just have to continue lying to the mirror.

The only self-righteous thing around here is your sanctimonious posts. Geez. If this really is the biggest issue you have, then, more power to you.

 

[TomTraubertsBlues]

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"?

I honestly think anyone that gets upset about people doing that needs to chill. Biggest nothing burger ever.

 

[BLUEVADER]

I use we cause I have been a UK fan since birth and the ones that don't like it well tuff $#!+.

 

[mebeblue2]

we the fans are a huge part of any and all sports
without us footing the bills there would be no sports

 

[kybassfan]

The only self-righteous thing around here is your sanctimonious posts. Geez. If this really is the biggest issue you have, then, more power to you.

No, I just like laughing at guys like you. What’s your number? Surely you got a number or getting a paycheck or washing jocks or something. Otherwise you are just a fan like the rest of us.

And the bubble pops.

 

[CincinnatiWildcat]

There are a handful of posters on RR and HOB that think they are smarter than everyone else and refuse to back off a stance.. and must have last word. They will dig a hole and then fortify it with cement.
And 9x out of ten, at some point, they start name calling, ducking, diverting the topic and/or change the goalposts.
But hell freezes over b4 they stop posting

seems like a good spot for people to read the above post again....

 

[nssdigitalchumps]

We the fan base, yes.

We the team? Hell no. By definition no fan is part of that. Piss and moan all you like, you are not part of we if it is the University of Kentucky basketball team. Go cry in your self righteous beer, but you will never coach a second, have a stat line, pick up a towel or otherwise be a part of that team.

If supporting them from a distance isn’t enough, then guess you’ll just have to continue lying to the mirror.

Gosh, you're so upset over the idea that some fans use 'we' when referring to a team? Don't you have something better to be upset about in life? Anything?