and healthy player expectations. I would hope the coaches and players have high expectations of themselves. That's an important part of motivation and self-efficacy. However, as a fan, I cannot control the team's performance. Reasonable expectations help me enjoy the season much more than unreasonably high expectations. Despite the disappointing end to both the football and basketball season, I enjoyed them much more than in previous years because I adjusted my expectations for the Big 12. A Sweet 16 or Elite 8 or bust mindset could work well for players, but will sour an otherwise successful season for a fan.