Agonotheta

Curse Schmurse

October 26, 2004

New England's Reign of world domination has begun. First, the Boston Red Sox will win the World Series. As this will be the first time in 86 years, this is the first sign of the apocalypse. Next, John Kerry, from Massachusetts, will be elected President of the United States. Finally, the New England Patriots will go undefeated through the 2004 NFL season and win the Super Bowl in January about two weeks after Kerry is inaugurated.

I'm just kidding. Actually, I wish I lived in Boston right now. I have been enjoying myself so much lately watching the two biggest teams in professional sports, the Boston Red Sox and the New England Patriots.

In case you have fallen off the face of the planet, let me fill you in on both of these teams. First, the Patty's have won 21 games in a row, if you count last season! Second, the Red Sox were down three games to zero against the New York Yankees and rallied to win the series. This has never been done in baseball. Also, the Sox have never won a deciding game against the Yankees. Of course, everyone knows the history of the Red Sox and the Curse of the Babe.

My father has been a huge BoSox fan for his whole life. To this day, his favorite sports hero is Ted Williams. Its funny, but growing up I hated the Sox because my dad loved them. For the past three or four years, though, I have been somewhat converted into a Red Sox fan. My favorite team growing up was the Atlanta Braves (because I could watch every game on TBS) and they have developed sort of a disappointing pattern for the last 14 years.

Also, I'd be on the watch for the Celtics dominating in the NBA. Although, this could be a long shot.