Inspired by a guide to who to root or in the playoffs for losers those whose teams
did not make the playoffs, I have decided to share my all-important and correct
feelings about the teams who made it.
You may disagree . . . and be scum.
I’ll do this in order
from teams I’m rooting for to the one I so hate, I will probably have to avoid
a Super Bowl party if it makes it.
1. Denver Broncos – I’ve
always loved this team (with the possible exception of when Mike Shanahan
coached it. Yes, I dislike him
that much.) and I’ve always loved Peyton Manning. I not only expect them to make the Super Bowl; I might pray
for it.
2. Seattle Seahawks –
I’ve rooted for them since they came into the NFL, in part because my Dad used
to live there. And I still resent
the Super Bowl stolen from them by refs, particularly a ref from
(S)Pittsburgh. They are
practically owed a Super Bowl.
If these two both make
the Super Bowl, I will wish they both could win somehow. These next three are very close
together in my heart. (And
remember, this is who I’m rooting for, not who I am predicting to win.)
3. Carolina Panthers – I
have a warm place in my heart for most teams who have never won a Super
Bowl. And I appreciate the
character of this team, especially how they turned it around after a bad 2012
and a bad start this year. And,
unless you bellow “Roll Tide!”, ya gotta love Cam Newton. And it’s obvious he has worked hard on
his game after getting by pretty much on pure talent. Not all talented players have the humility and discipline to
do that.
4 .New Orleans Saints –
I’ve always rooted for them, in part because I still remember when they were
the Aints and their fans wore bags on their heads. They are fun to watch, at least at home. I think the NFL singled them out in
Bountygate. The awkwardness if
they win the Super Bowl and Roger Goodell and Saint’s Coach Sean Payton are
together on the awards stand could be priceless. Heck, that alone makes them rootworthy.
5. Green Bay Packers – I
disliked them as a kid because I was a big Cowboys fan. I still remember Bart Star making my
Mama unhappy. And I hated Vince
Lombardi. I know – heresy. I respect him now, but only.
But I came around
through the years to like them.
Yes, I can change my mind about a franchise. They have always been a class act. And you do not know how much I appreciate them beating the
Steelers in the Super Bowl. (Can
you guess yet who I am thankful is not
in the playoffs?) If they manage
to beat the 49ers this weekend, I will become that much more grateful towards
them.
6. Indianapolis Colts –
I don’t like them as much as when Peyton was there. But I still like them and appreciate their turnaround after
Peyton got injured then left. And
their QB Luck is likable and fun to watch. I even like watching his beard grow.
7. Kansas City Chiefs –
Who can dislike a team that has so turned it around? They aren’t the Kansas City “Chefs” any more. And I like and respect Andy Reid (See
the Eagles below.). But they did
not finish that strong (although their scrubs nearly beat the Chargers last
Sunday), and I’m not a long time fan of theirs. So I’m not that excited about them.
8. San Diego Chargers –
I’ve mildly rooted for them a long time.
But I don’t like Rivers’ act.
And they are a most undeserving playoff team. But I still like them.
Who said football fans are rational?
9. New
England Patriots – I know this is probably the most hated team in America. But I still remember when they rose up
from decades of mediocrity and worse to slay the Steelers and the Raiders. And I still appreciate them for that, a
lot. Yes, it is hard to really
love them, but I cannot hate them.
10. Cincinnati Bengals –
This is the only team I am truly indifferent about. One reason is so many times through the years, nay, decades,
they had opportunities to stop the 49ers and the Steelers (Yes. Them again.) and utterly failed. Even this year, they only split their
games with the Steelers, enabling their very nearly successful playoff
run. So thanks for nothing,
Bungles. Eh, I’ll correct
myself. I hope San Diego
embarrasses these losers.
11. Philadelphia Eagles
– I used to hate this team (and still have contempt for most of their
fans). But I so appreciated Andy
Reid telling T. O. to get lost in mid-season a few years ago, I began to respect
them that day and still do. And QB
Nick Foles is quite the story and very hard to dislike. Yes, this is a long time Cowboys fan
who doesn’t hate the Eagles. But
don’t expect me to root for them unless they play . . .
666. San Francisco 49ers
– There are two teams in the NFL today that, if they make the Super Bowl, I
probably will have to forego any Super Bowl parties: Pittsburgh (NOT in the
playoffs! Yesss!) and these guys.
For I will be ranting and raving and praying and fasting (Well, maybe
not fasting.) for their defeat. I
will not be fit for polite company or even impolite company.
I’ll be honest. The seeds of my hatred of the 49ers
were the years when they again and again beat Dallas and won the Super Bowl,
and I got sick of it. But it’s not
just that. (And remember I’ve warmed to other big rivals of the Cowboys. See above.) They cheated to win their Super Bowls. During those years, their crook owner Eddie
DeBartolo violated NFL rules.
Under him the 49ers cheated their way to a dynasty, including violating salary caps.
And yet the NFL and the sports
news media still fawn on them.
And, yes, ESPN shamed themselves by puffing even DeBartolo during the
49ers’ last game at Candlestick.
Let me vomit.
And I detest that bicep-kissing
quarterback of theirs. I cannot
put my finger on it, and I know I shouldn’t feel this way, but – God forgive me
– I want someone to break that arm when he runs up the middle. I don’t even respect him. Unlike Cam Newton, he has not improved
his game.
And you can guess what I think
of the city of Sodom San Francisco.
Get the picture?
Now I am in the happy situation
that the 49ers are the only playoff team I truly hate. So if they get beat, I can relax and
enjoy the rest of the playoffs . . . and maybe even have a Super Bowl party. Heck, their elimination would demand a
party.
Let us pray…
3 comments:
Go Niners all the way. Another Cowgirl rants and rants !!!!
You must have hated the Green Bay game but the Carolina game must have put you over the top. We keep playing while Dallas is trying to stay an NFL team. We may not win in Seattle but its all west coast baby !!!!!
David is rather quiet now for some reason.
wannabe
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