Being a huge fan of sports, Menos Hiras makes sure to keep himself updated on the latest news to hit some of the country’s top varsity teams. A recent example was what just might be West Virginia football’s newest mantra courtesy of a Twitter hashtag from no less than Neal Brown himself.
The #TrustTheClimb hashtag was used by Brown in his official Twitter account, in a post that featured a picture from a summer workout. Many believe the hashtag is the new mantra for the Mountaineers now that they are entering the Neal Brown era. By now, even the official WVU football twitter account, as well as some of the fans, have begun using the hashtag in posts related to football.
But if the slogan sounds familiar to you, that’s because it is indeed reminiscent of “Trust the Process,” which was used by the Philadelphia 76ers. The slogan served as a concise reminder that success isn’t earned overnight—rather, it is a process that one must work hard to follow from the bottom until they finally reach the top.
So what could the new slogan mean for the Mountaineers? There have been a few suggestions. As in the case of the Sixers, it could also be a reminder that success is hardly instant. Considering that this marks a new era for the Mountaineers, it could also mean that Neal Brown entering the stage shouldn’t be seen as a guarantee of instantaneous triumph. In fact, victory may not come in one or two seasons, but the players and the fans need to trust in the process. After all, no mountaineer reaches the summit without toiling up the slopes.
Spectators like Menos Hiras are anticipating new and exciting changes with Neal Brown now in the game. One question that demands an answer is whether or not the new slogan marks an upward direction for the Mountaineers.
