I said this to some friends last night.
I long for the days of Ara and Lou when kids were happy to play for a scholly, kept their heads down and mouths shut.
The key is not following every move with the program, every day. Stay off the internet, read a couple of stories about the team in fall camp, grab a roster, and then watch the games when they start up. I don’t think the 24/7 following of the program is a net positive as it relates to enjoyment.
On the flip side, if we had the internet during Lou’s time, the amount of bitching and angst would be the same. “Five straight #1 classes and he’s only won 1 title”. “You can’t win with this archaic offense”.
I’ve decided to embrace the chaos. Makes the off-season more fun.