New Mindset

So here's my goal. I believe what I need and what the Dogs need is a good change in overall mindset. Far too often we relish in "I told you so". We love to point out problems and throw our hands in the air when they bite us in the ass or repeat. That's human nature. It helps us improve to some degree but without the shift in attitude it only recycles itself.

Learning from past mistakes depends on reconfiguring your mental acceptance and response as well.

We need to be patient with Richt....patient with the new defense....and patient with the current set of circumstances. All the pieces are there to succeed.

Coaching - check
Talent - check
Fans/Support - check
Recruiting - check
History - check

I believe the Georgia fan base is dangerously close to a false positive. In other words, Richt has had two bad seasons and we are ready to conclude that it is time to move on. We expect coaches and athletes to be strong in the face of adversity. Why then do we feel entitled to react like spoiled brats at the first sign of trouble?...myself included.

How about this..? Let's let this thing breathe. Let's instill a sense of confidence in our players and coaches. Let's support the Dogs thru thick and thin.

Yes...I'd like to see CMR get pissed off a little more often.
Yes...I'm tired of the offseason disasters.
Yes...I'm tired of losing to Florida.
Yes...I know we have been our own worst enemies. I get all of that.

I would submit, however, that if you realize that you are your own enemy, and shift your mindset to become your best ally...the culture of winning will prosper again between the hedges.

It is not because of outside forces that we are in this place. It will not be due to outside forces that we get back up and fight again.