[martyup]

Last night I didn't feel worried after Hogan's interception, and I said so in the game thread.  Well, OSU converted the turnover into a TD and I was accused of woofing.  I just want to clarify this issue so that I don't ever run afoul of the Woofing Gods.

[martyup]

Last night I didn't feel worried after Hogan's interception, and I said so in the game thread.  Well, OSU converted the turnover into a TD and I was accused of woofing.  I just want to clarify this issue so that I don't ever run afoul of the Woofing Gods.

[BostonCard]

I will also note that you didn't utter it in the second half, and we performed much better.  Jacketree and Yvonne are the resident woofing police so they can tell you, but my attitude is that you can never be too careful.  If you have to ask, it is probably woofing.

BC

[BostonCard]

I will also note that you didn't utter it in the second half, and we performed much better.  Jacketree and Yvonne are the resident woofing police so they can tell you, but my attitude is that you can never be too careful.  If you have to ask, it is probably woofing.

BC

[martyup]

I will also note that you didn't utter it in the second half, and we performed much better.  Jacketree and Yvonne are the resident woofing police so they can tell you, but my attitude is that you can never be too careful.  If you have to ask, it is probably woofing.

BC

I didn't utter it in the second half because I WAS worried.  But, someone else did say it and we still played well.  So . . .

If it is woofing, I wonder if it was uttered a few days before a game it would be treated the same.  ::)

[martyup]

I will also note that you didn't utter it in the second half, and we performed much better.  Jacketree and Yvonne are the resident woofing police so they can tell you, but my attitude is that you can never be too careful.  If you have to ask, it is probably woofing.

BC

I didn't utter it in the second half because I WAS worried.  But, someone else did say it and we still played well.  So . . .

If it is woofing, I wonder if it was uttered a few days before a game it would be treated the same.  ::)

[CornFed]

I think it was said as a matter of fact.  It was not bluster and bravado.  I took it to be a statement of confidence in the current game's feel for martyup and was offered up, I presume, to give succor to those of us who may not have been as comfortable at that moment.  Only martyup can describe his own state of mind.  It isn't as if he was telling all of us that there was, in fact, nothing nerve-wracking going on.

Thanks for that, my friend.

[CornFed]

I think it was said as a matter of fact.  It was not bluster and bravado.  I took it to be a statement of confidence in the current game's feel for martyup and was offered up, I presume, to give succor to those of us who may not have been as comfortable at that moment.  Only martyup can describe his own state of mind.  It isn't as if he was telling all of us that there was, in fact, nothing nerve-wracking going on.

Thanks for that, my friend.

[martyup]

I think it was said as a matter of fact.  It was not bluster and bravado.  I took it to be a statement of confidence in the current game's feel for martyup and was offered up, I presume, to give succor to those of us who may not have been as comfortable at that moment.  Only martyup can describe his own state of mind.  It isn't as if he was telling all of us that there was, in fact, nothing nerve-wracking going on.

Thanks for that, my friend.

[martyup]

I think it was said as a matter of fact.  It was not bluster and bravado.  I took it to be a statement of confidence in the current game's feel for martyup and was offered up, I presume, to give succor to those of us who may not have been as comfortable at that moment.  Only martyup can describe his own state of mind.  It isn't as if he was telling all of us that there was, in fact, nothing nerve-wracking going on.

Thanks for that, my friend.

[threepointer]

Most times when I join a game in progress, my team (Stanford, Warriors, 49ers [well, not so much anymore]) seems to blow it.  This summarizes how I feel sometimes when I turn on the TV.  Woofing gods do exist and they are sometimes influential.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3WSe9ugpXIw

[threepointer]

Most times when I join a game in progress, my team (Stanford, Warriors, 49ers [well, not so much anymore]) seems to blow it.  This summarizes how I feel sometimes when I turn on the TV.  Woofing gods do exist and they are sometimes influential.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3WSe9ugpXIw

[socalstanfan1]

I think it was said as a matter of fact.  It was not bluster and bravado.  I took it to be a statement of confidence in the current game's feel for martyup and was offered up, I presume, to give succor to those of us who may not have been as comfortable at that moment.  Only martyup can describe his own state of mind.  It isn't as if he was telling all of us that there was, in fact, nothing nerve-wracking going on.

Thanks for that, my friend.

Interesting philosophical question: is it only "woofing" if it is intended to be woofing? or is there an objective definition of "woofing" linked to the words uttered, regardless of the mindset of the speaker? Is it possible for the "Woofing Gods" to misinterpret innocent words for "woofing"? or, as Gods, can we expect them to be omniscient and so be able to distinguish between woofing and mere confidence intended to reassure other mortals? 

Given that each game is vital to the effort to win the Pac-12, maybe such points need to be clarified.  ;)

[socalstanfan1]

I think it was said as a matter of fact.  It was not bluster and bravado.  I took it to be a statement of confidence in the current game's feel for martyup and was offered up, I presume, to give succor to those of us who may not have been as comfortable at that moment.  Only martyup can describe his own state of mind.  It isn't as if he was telling all of us that there was, in fact, nothing nerve-wracking going on.

Thanks for that, my friend.

Interesting philosophical question: is it only "woofing" if it is intended to be woofing? or is there an objective definition of "woofing" linked to the words uttered, regardless of the mindset of the speaker? Is it possible for the "Woofing Gods" to misinterpret innocent words for "woofing"? or, as Gods, can we expect them to be omniscient and so be able to distinguish between woofing and mere confidence intended to reassure other mortals? 

Given that each game is vital to the effort to win the Pac-12, maybe such points need to be clarified.  ;)

[CornFed]

[quote author=CornFed link=topic=12940.msg131125#msg131125 date=1443326937]
I think it was said as a matter of fact.  It was not bluster and bravado.  I took it to be a statement of confidence in the current game's feel for martyup and was offered up, I presume, to give succor to those of us who may not have been as comfortable at that moment.  Only martyup can describe his own state of mind.  It isn't as if he was telling all of us that there was, in fact, nothing nerve-wracking going on.

Thanks for that, my friend.

Interesting philosophical question: is it only "woofing" if it is intended to be woofing? or is there an objective definition of "woofing" linked to the words uttered, regardless of the mindset of the speaker? Is it possible for the "Woofing Gods" to misinterpret innocent words for "woofing"? or, as Gods, can we expect them to be omniscient and so be able to distinguish between woofing and mere confidence intended to reassure other mortals? 

Given that each game is vital to the effort to win the Pac-12, maybe such points need to be clarified.  ;)
[/quote]

Excellent thoughts.  It may behoove us to find a human link to the woofing gods such that issues such as this can be resolved.  We mere mortals need guidance and deliverance and redemption.  Perhaps there is among us a High Priestess of Woofing who could be our spiritual guide to living pure and unwoofed existences.  Yvonne has seemed to be the person most deeply infused with woofing wisdom.  She can probably give us the answers to the questions you pose.  Please, Yvonne, if you hear our desperate cries, share with us your woofing insights!

[CornFed]

[quote author=CornFed link=topic=12940.msg131125#msg131125 date=1443326937]
I think it was said as a matter of fact.  It was not bluster and bravado.  I took it to be a statement of confidence in the current game's feel for martyup and was offered up, I presume, to give succor to those of us who may not have been as comfortable at that moment.  Only martyup can describe his own state of mind.  It isn't as if he was telling all of us that there was, in fact, nothing nerve-wracking going on.

Thanks for that, my friend.

Interesting philosophical question: is it only "woofing" if it is intended to be woofing? or is there an objective definition of "woofing" linked to the words uttered, regardless of the mindset of the speaker? Is it possible for the "Woofing Gods" to misinterpret innocent words for "woofing"? or, as Gods, can we expect them to be omniscient and so be able to distinguish between woofing and mere confidence intended to reassure other mortals? 

Given that each game is vital to the effort to win the Pac-12, maybe such points need to be clarified.  ;)
[/quote]

Excellent thoughts.  It may behoove us to find a human link to the woofing gods such that issues such as this can be resolved.  We mere mortals need guidance and deliverance and redemption.  Perhaps there is among us a High Priestess of Woofing who could be our spiritual guide to living pure and unwoofed existences.  Yvonne has seemed to be the person most deeply infused with woofing wisdom.  She can probably give us the answers to the questions you pose.  Please, Yvonne, if you hear our desperate cries, share with us your woofing insights!

[yvonne]

2. What is Woofing?

Woofing is any outlandish, outrageous, inflammatory, ridiculous,
unsupported, sophmoric, or otherwise brain-dead commentary or
predictions regarding a specific team, player, or athletic event.
Comments such as "Tampa will kick Dallas' ASS!!!", "Blazerz R00L!",
"Notre Dame SUCKS", or "Sampras will CRUSH Chang like a grape!" are
all considered to be woofing.  Woofing does not include rational,
well-thought-out, well-supported commentary.  Thus, comments such as
"I think New York will beat Orlando, because of their outstanding
defense" or "I think Kansas City has a chance to go all the way, with
Montana on the team" are NOT considered woofing.

[yvonne]

2. What is Woofing?

Woofing is any outlandish, outrageous, inflammatory, ridiculous,
unsupported, sophmoric, or otherwise brain-dead commentary or
predictions regarding a specific team, player, or athletic event.
Comments such as "Tampa will kick Dallas' ASS!!!", "Blazerz R00L!",
"Notre Dame SUCKS", or "Sampras will CRUSH Chang like a grape!" are
all considered to be woofing.  Woofing does not include rational,
well-thought-out, well-supported commentary.  Thus, comments such as
"I think New York will beat Orlando, because of their outstanding
defense" or "I think Kansas City has a chance to go all the way, with
Montana on the team" are NOT considered woofing.

[CornFed]

That is very helpful.  But what if one were to say, ""I think New York will crush Orlando like a grape, because of their outstanding defense"?

[CornFed]

That is very helpful.  But what if one were to say, ""I think New York will crush Orlando like a grape, because of their outstanding defense"?

[martyup]

It think perhaps some are confusing woofing with jinxing.  Saying, "I think he will make this FG" just before a kick might be considered a jinx, but it clearly is not woofing.

[martyup]

It think perhaps some are confusing woofing with jinxing.  Saying, "I think he will make this FG" just before a kick might be considered a jinx, but it clearly is not woofing.

[Hulk01]

People who accuse others of Woofing are under an Illusion of Control.  Stanford is one of the greatest teams of all time and will win out.

[Hulk01]

People who accuse others of Woofing are under an Illusion of Control.  Stanford is one of the greatest teams of all time and will win out.

[stupac2]

People who accuse others of Woofing are under an Illusion of Control.  Stanford is one of the greatest teams of all time and will win out.

I'm glad there's someone else who agrees with me. I really wish we would cut it out with this woofing nonsense.

[stupac2]

People who accuse others of Woofing are under an Illusion of Control.  Stanford is one of the greatest teams of all time and will win out.

I'm glad there's someone else who agrees with me. I really wish we would cut it out with this woofing nonsense.

[yvonne]

Nonsense? You dare tempt the woofing gods?

[yvonne]

Nonsense? You dare tempt the woofing gods?

[Rally]

[quote author=Hulk01 link=topic=12940.msg131182#msg131182 date=1443365006]
People who accuse others of Woofing are under an Illusion of Control.  Stanford is one of the greatest teams of all time and will win out.

I'm glad there's someone else who agrees with me. I really wish we would cut it out with this woofing nonsense.
[/quote]

Me, too.  Every time these superstitious idiots say something idiotic I just toss some salt over my shoulder and forget about it.

[Rally]

[quote author=Hulk01 link=topic=12940.msg131182#msg131182 date=1443365006]
People who accuse others of Woofing are under an Illusion of Control.  Stanford is one of the greatest teams of all time and will win out.

I'm glad there's someone else who agrees with me. I really wish we would cut it out with this woofing nonsense.
[/quote]

Me, too.  Every time these superstitious idiots say something idiotic I just toss some salt over my shoulder and forget about it.

[Mick]

Pies lesu domine, dona eis requiem

[Mick]

Pies lesu domine, dona eis requiem

[Extra Point]

Woofing is of extremely small proportions nonsense.

[Extra Point]

Woofing is of extremely small proportions nonsense.

[CornFed]

Woofing is of extremely small proportions nonsense.

I totally agree.  It is nonsensical to woof.

[CornFed]

Woofing is of extremely small proportions nonsense.

I totally agree.  It is nonsensical to woof.