Arizona Football: 6 Thoughts fans should ponder

No. 1 – Encouragement is more motivating than ridicule

Think of a time that you were encouraged, that everyone around you had your back. Wasn’t it easier to succeed? I think the days of being taken seriously only if you are severely critical is waning. Just my opinion.

I played french horn in high school. My first conductor was constantly putting me down when I made a mistake, and basically told me she had no faith in me. She moved away, and I got a new conductor. Mr. Gagliardi, I will never forget him, he believed in and appreciated me. He was so happy to have a French horn player because then he could have the orchestra play music which wasn’t possible without a French horn player.

He always encouraged me, “You can do it Shereen!” He also didn’t hesitate to correct me, and it didn’t phase me because he cared about me and wanted me to do well.

Because of his encouragement and constructive criticism along with caring and the desire to see me succeed, I was able to play a solo at the city’s marching band competition, and we came in 2nd.

I will never forget Mr. Gagliardi for that and the life lesson he taught me. It’s all about perspective, timing and attitude. I know I am overly positive, but heck there has to be some balance with all the negativity out there, am I right?

Your Wildcats are reading your tweets, they are reading articles, they hear you talking about them, they see your faces, they watch you walk out on them, their parents hear you too, it isn’t so easy to take.

So, as Ray Smith is telling fans, be happy you are here on earth. It won’t hurt you to lift up your team no matter what, you will feel better, I promise you and maybe it will help.

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Beardown and Rise up Wildcats! One more win would be nice. More would be better! Just know there are some fans who are here for you no matter what, just tell us what to do to help you win!