Happy, Happy, Joy, Joy
Topic: Sports
It could almost qualify as the perfect weekend. The Brownies won a game most experts said they shouldn't have in beating the Jets. And they looked almost clued in on offense, which is certainly a major change from past weeks. It remains to be seen if Davidson is the answer at offensive coordinator, but he could hardly have been worse than Carthon, and so far, it looks like he's an improvement. But that's not what makes the weekend perfect. Oh no. It's not enough that the Browns won.
The Steelers LOST to Oakland.
Let that soak in for a moment. The Steelers got beat by what most people consider the worst team in the NFL this year. A team even Cleveland beat before sending Carthon on his way. The Super Bowl Champions have no more wins than the Browns. Oh Frabjous Day!
I'm off to dream of a world where the Browns end up the season with a better record than the Steelers. I'm sure cold, cruel reality will disappoint me eventually, but until then, pleasant dreams indeed.
Posted by bookwyrms
at 9:37 PM EST
The End and the Beginning
Topic: Sports
It's only fitting that almost immediately after the Indians season whimpered mercifully to a close, the one positive thing about Cleveland sports began practicing again. Thank God for the Cavaliers. Cause the Brownies sure aren't going to take away the stench of defeat from anyone's nostrils anytime soon. Although, we can guarantee they won't loose a game next week. Aren't bye weeks lovely?
The Indians season ended with more questions than it began, the potential return to contention that seemed so likely after last season now at least a year (perhaps more) away. But questions about closers and second basemen can wait. Because the CAVS are back in town! Can I get an AMEN?!
Sure, there are plenty of questions about the Cavaliers as well. But most of them involve how the team can improve and build on it's current success. The players are on record saying they won't be satisfied with anything less than a title. Certainly a target worth shooting for and just maybe one that this team can pull off. They've got a long way to go, and the title is clearly a longshot, but you have to like the fact that the team has clearly set it's sights high this year. Better to fail high expectations than to live down to mediocre ones.
Posted by bookwyrms
at 5:28 PM EDT
Hope Springs Eternal or Why Pessimists Love the Browns
Topic: Sports
So, the Browns lost again and dropped to 0-3 on the season. At least it wasn't an ugly loss, just the usual blow it in the last minute horrorfest all Browns fans know a bit too well. But there is reason to hope. The team played at least 200% better than the previous two weeks and against a tough opponent too. Admit it folks, none of you REALLY expected the Browns to beat the Ravens this time. And yet, with playcalling that actually made use of the Browns limited offensive weapons even on third down consistently for the first time this season (Thank you Kellen Winslow for saying what needed said, even if you said it to the wrong people), the Browns were in a position to win this game. They lost because they stayed aggressive and went for the kill when nibbling the clock away might have been better, something that is hard to fault them for, particularly when missing their best running back. Yes, despite the loss, there was cause to celebrate in Cleveland last week. And also cause for concern. For in Cleveland sports there can never be any sunshine without a dark ominous cloud somewhere on the horizon. The cloud in this case is obvious. Charlie Frye cannot continue to take this kind of beating on a weekly basis and expect to finish the season on the field instead of watching from the sidelines. Even if he survives the season, his career could be shortened significantly. Sadly, there is little the Browns can do at this time to improve the line. Here's hoping something gets worked out, before it's too late.
Posted by bookwyrms
at 5:09 PM EDT
