Playoffs and Failure... A study of expectations

[BlazerCaravan]

Standing where we are now, *and* knowing what you expected of the season going in, *and* knowing how those expectations were exceeded... what's your criteria for success now?

 

[magnifier661]

At least second round and have the semi go game 6 or 7

 

[BlazerCaravan]

I voted not making it to the conference finals, but really, I feel like I'm of two minds on the subject. On one hand, I'm so happy day-to-day with the team that I feel like it's all been a success already. But then, I project the success out and begin to expect more than I did in September. I don't want to set myself up for disappointment, but I can feel things shifting even this early in the season.

 

[Blazer Fanatic]

I didn't vote because I didn't see the option that included all 5 Blazer starters being in the All-Star game. Oh, and the COACH!

 

[magnifier661]

I voted not making it to the conference finals, but really, I feel like I'm of two minds on the subject. On one hand, I'm so happy day-to-day with the team that I feel like it's all been a success already. But then, I project the success out and begin to expect more than I did in September. I don't want to set myself up for disappointment, but I can feel things shifting even this early in the season.

I would be really really upset if we didn't make it to the finals. There is something in the air with this team. They honestly can beat anybody.

But the brass tax is we never made it past the first round and that should be our first goal. Then second, make it past the second round. Then the title. Hopefully we do all steps this year!

 

[BlazerCaravan]

I didn't vote because I didn't see the option that included all 5 Blazer starters being in the All-Star game. Oh, and the COACH!

You voted for "We don't make the finals."

 

[Strenuus]

You voted for "We don't make the finals."

 

[Eastoff]

I think we should at least make the second round, anything less barring injuries is coming up short.

 

[Natebishop3]

You voted for "We don't make the finals."

Me too.

Before the season I would have been thrilled to make it to the second round, but right now I'd be disappointed if we didn't make it to the WCF.

 

[DaLincolnJones]

I would be really really upset if we didn't make it to the finals. There is something in the air with this team. They honestly can beat anybody.

But the brass tax is we never made it past the first round and that should be our first goal. Then second, make it past the second round. Then the title. Hopefully we do all steps this year!

drink some more Kool Aid, Brother..I think we should set our sights beyond first round thinking..as long as we dont have to face Phoenix as a seven or eight seed, lol, I think we can make some noise this year.

 

[DaLincolnJones]

Me too.

Before the season I would have been thrilled to make it to the second round, but right now I'd be disappointed if we didn't make it to the WCF.

I have that "even if we dont win it all" feeling

 

[magnifier661]

drink some more Kool Aid, Brother..I think we should set our sights beyond first round thinking..as long as we dont have to face Phoenix as a seven or eight seed, lol, I think we can make some noise this year.

I want the koolaide bad!

 

[Blazer Fanatic]

You voted for "We don't make the finals."

Maybe. lol

 

[BlazerCaravan]

Maybe. lol

It's a public poll; click on the numbers to see who voted for what.

 

[PtldPlatypus]

I have never been a fan of moving targets. I felt from the offseason that a playoff series victory would mark a successful season. The fact that we've had such a fantastic start doesn't change that hope for me. Anything more than that will simply be gravy.

 

[Blazer Fanatic]

It's a public poll; click on the numbers to see who voted for what.

I was aware. You're killin me smalls.

 

[BBert]

Oops. I clicked the wrong one.

 

[Blazer Fanatic]

I have never been a fan of moving targets. I felt from the offseason that a playoff series victory would mark a successful season. The fact that we've had such a fantastic start doesn't change that hope for me. Anything more than that will simply be gravy.

This is the honest truth. A play off series win would make all the difference in the world. That's the glass ceiling for this team that I can't wait for them to shatter with a wrecking ball.

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[BBert]

I have never been a fan of moving targets. I felt from the offseason that a playoff series victory would mark a successful season. The fact that we've had such a fantastic start doesn't change that hope for me. Anything more than that will simply be gravy.

I wrote a lengthy post on this subject. Then, like a dolt, I clicked out of the window and lost it all. I don't have the strength to redo it. I will say I agree. Moving the goal post isn't fair. However, if we can agree the Blazers have already exceeded any reasonable measure of success it may be ok to pat them on the back, declare victory, and set a new target. Like winning the conference finals.

 

[BlazerCaravan]

I was aware. You're killin me smalls.

Sorry; I just can't tell with you newbs.