My first few years as a die hard fan were the Ron Prince years. It was frustrating, but it taught me to enjoy the little things. I got to see Jordy Nelson fight for yards after little 2 yard dump passes. I got to see a defensive lineman break his collarbone trying to tackle Josh Freeman in the non-con. I got to whip a stupid towel at games and almost got to witness that sweet Willie guitar thing on a regular basis.
The truth is that the bad times help us appreciate the great ones. I often wish we could be perennial powerhouses till the end of time, but K-State's story has always been overcoming adversity. That lesson is a great one, not only for Bill's youngsters, but also for all the youngsters in the stands.