Last Friday February 11, 2011 the Cleveland Cavaliers ended a 26 game losing streak beating the Los Angeles Clippers. What had once been a proud team has quickly become the laughing stock of the NBA. The Cleveland Indians have endured 3 straight 100 loss seasons and do not even get me started on the Cleveland Browns which has resulted in one letdown after another. Despite these awful teams Cleveland fans continue to show up and endure the pain. Why? Well I am from Cleveland and to me it is simply about loyalty. Last Friday I watched the Cavs game from the comfort of my home and celebrated as the Cavs had finally won. That’s when it hit me I was celebrating a team for ending a 26 game losing streak, I know instantly I was from Cleveland. As sad as it was I was happy to say that I am a Cleveland Sports Fan.
The Cavs, Indians, and Browns are awful though the hope of eventually winning keep me interested enough to endure loss after loss. I love Cleveland despite its porous reputation and will continue too despite rivers catching on fire and poor sports franchise Cleveland is home and will be and eventually it will be home of a champion at least I hope so. They were able to clean up the water and make sure it never caught fire again so maybe a sports championship could become reality. At least I hope so.
GO CLEVELAND SPORTS!!!
Like you, I am a die-hard Cleveland sports fan, and I too will hold out for one of our franchises to bring home the big prize. I really thought last year was going to be the year that the Cavs would do it for Cleveland. Who would have dreamed that this year would turn into such a nightmare, starting when Lebron said that he was "taking his talents to South Beach."
ReplyDeleteIronically, Cleveland has been the home of strong franchises historically. Earlier tonight I heard announcers talking about the potential strength of the Phillies pitching--likening it to the 1954 Indians. Funny, I thought they were going to compare it to the 2007 Cleveland Indians... before they traded C.C. and Cliff after winning back-to-back Cy Young's. It's hard not to be cynical about the plight of Cleveland sports, but as long as there is hope, I guess that is what fuels Cleveland fans. As you can see, I can definitely relate to your post.
Dr. Spencer,
ReplyDeleteAs another basketball season ends it is strange to see the Cavs in last place. Though in genreal is not unusual and only further increases my dislike for Lebron James. On a positive note the Indians are off to a great start. I will be very cautious in my excitement regarding this start. Though who knows maybe this years Indians rotation will one day be compared to the 1954 Indians "I wont hold my breath."