So What Now? (A Reader's Call to Arms)

The following email was sent to FMJ this morning at 2:49AM by a reader named Joe. I thought it was worth sharing.

It is 2:30 in the morning and I just woke up, stared at the ceiling and asked, "So what now?"

We have played 32 games so far. We came out of the gate strong and had a little "pep in our step". Our 3rd and 4th lines were contributing and keeping us in games. We blocked shots. Our goaltending tandem was hot and the team had confidence. What has happened recently? The back to back losses to Detroit derailed us in every aspect of the game. For the last 12 games we haven't done anything the same way we did it for the first 18 games. 

I have heard enough of  the "same old Jackets". I have heard enough of Scott Howson telling us we have to fix it from within. I have heard enough of time zones and travel time excuses. I have heard enough of our own fans making fun of Boomer because his real name should be Richard. As a season ticket holder for the past 10 years I have heard enough of the song "You've Got That Losing Feeling" that has been playing in our collective head.

The best thing about last night was I finally saw the Jackets get mad and start to stand up for themselves. It was great to see Nash give it back! It was great to see Garon to give it back and for the kids to stand up against a team that was trying to take advantage of the fact that we don't stand up for ourselves. Do we need a "fighter"? I don't know, but I do know this: our players need to start standing up for themselves like they did last night.

We need to get a little FIRED UP! Everyone should watch this if they need a little help getting fired up.

Thank you for letting me vent.

Sincerely,

Joe

I share your frustration, Joe. Great video link as well. I'm tired of getting steak knives. I want the Cadillac this year!