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Oct 22, 2007 09:26

It's a cliche in sports, but the agony of defeat is waaaay more memorable than the joy and rapture of the big win.

I'm a member of Boston Red Sox nation, thank you very much, but last night, I couldn't help but ache for Cleveland. Jesus God.

- Ohio State goes undefeated last year and their quaterback wins the Heisman and they're media darlings and the heavy favorite only to get ass kicked and humiliated in the National Championship (against my beloved Gators. Heh. Couldn't not mention that, lol).

- Lebron King James comes into his own during the NBA Playoffs and Cleveland FINALLY beats it's east coast nemesis in the Detroit Pistons only to get demoralized and destroyed by the San Antonio Spurs in the Finals.

And finally, the Cleveland Indians reliquish a 3-1 lead in the ALCS to the Boston Red Sox and are outscored by fucking 30-5 in three straight games and they're forced to spin what would have been a trip to the World Series as a 'learning experience.' Ouch. (side note: it was hard to root against Kenny Loften b/c he's one of my few baseball staples and I bet he will contemplate that no-run in the seventh inning for the rest of his life).

The whole state must be on suicide alert. Honestly. I can't think of a more teased and tortured fanbase outside of the Buffalo Bills in the 1990s.

That saying.

WHOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOHOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!

The best part of the three past games?

- Papelbon. My God. I love this man. Game Face mothafuckas!!!! GAME FACE. How this guy is stone cold on the mound only to break out in half-naked Lord of the Dance, full-bodied, wrap-around, giddy, face-mask clutching hugs to VAritek and the classic champagne face is unbelievable. I know, I know, Beckett was the real savior of the series and he deserves the MVP but I just think Papelbon is such a clutch, fearless, loose, locker room guy that's essential in this kind of run. Love him.

- Youkilis and Lowell being strong and steady and every man and just I LOVE THEM SO MUCH THEY ARE THE COMBINED MVP OF THE SEASON AND I WANT THEIR BABIES AND THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU.

- J.D. Drew. I just. I mean. There are no words. There's coming of age and irony and new fan club membership dues then there's just !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Praise Be. Let this hot streak and newfound confidence never end.

- Pedroia!!! Baby-faced cocky bastard. Love. Love. Loooooooooove. Keep on not giving a shit and do you boy. DO YOU!

- Coco running with wild abandon and going for broke on the final out! Awwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww. My baby. It's OK they replaced you with Ellsbury. You still picked your fro, cheered from the sideline and gritted it out for your team.

- Dice K and OKI pitching with consistency and dealing with two-headed media storm all fucking season long and looking both SO SERIOUS AND SOMBER and then so wonderfully amused, curious and joyful. Hooray for Japan!!!

Manny and Ortiz - the Dominant Dominican Pair. Seriously. Big Papi fucking running the bases and managing to still drive people home without hitting the big swing with those knees? Just the FEAR and respect he demands makes him a force of nature, even if his body is run down. And I trust his ass WILL fill up the box score in the World Series. And Manny. Christ. MANAGING each pitch and out and base. Playing defense. Fucking swinging and hitting and playing with such abandon and confidence. Creating mini controversies. HEEEE!

I actually respect Colorado a lot and fear their streak and hot bats and complete team spirit, but oh Red Sox. MY HEART MY HEART MY HEART.
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