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Oct. 29th, 2015 at 1:08 PM

grrm

Life is miserable and full of pain... when you're a Mets fan.

Fifteen years between trips to the World Series. The Mets are finally back, and then...

Those were two excruciating losses. In completely different ways. Hard to say which one was more painful.

The only consolation... the Mets were down 0-2 to the Red Sox in '86 too, and that year they lost the first two at home before going on to take two of three at Fenway. So maybe the fat lady ain't sung yet. I think we have Thor on the mound yet.

Having both the Dark Knight and DeGrom go down, however... never thought THAT could happen.

Sometimes being a sports fan is so exhilerating. Other times, it feels like getting kicked repeatedly in the balls.

As for last week's football... the Jets went down to the hated Patriots, while the Giants defeated the despised Cowboys. Some highs, some lows. However, really, neither one of those games was all one way or the other. Gang Green's loss was strangely encouraging. The D looked very good, Fitz played well, and the Jets hung in there. This could very well be a playoff team. The Giants are another story. They won, yeah, but it was hardly a convincing win. No pass rush at ALL, and their run defense got absolutely shredded. They may lead the NFC East for the moment, but they are not going anywhere unless they can get healthy and shore up that defense. JPP had better come back soon and start getting sacks...

Current Location:Santa Fe
Current Mood: crushed

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Oct. 29th, 2015 07:11 pm (UTC)

I'm just trying to savor the Mets achievements so far. We'll do what we can at home, but it's been a great and exciting season.

(She writes, fighting tears.)

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Oct. 29th, 2015 07:22 pm (UTC)

Get it.

Imagine being a Seahawks fan. Two trips to the Superbowl in two years--one win and one 'should have won'. Now we have to sit and watch in horror as they get to the 4th quarter and self-destruct every week. *sigh*

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Oct. 29th, 2015 09:56 pm (UTC)

So very painful

I shall commiserate with you! Those fourth quarter crumbles have been KILLING me. I never want any other Washington teams to "Coug It" ever again.

I want to think we're getting our act together now, but it sure has been a painful year.

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LaceUpBearDown

Oct. 29th, 2015 07:25 pm (UTC)

JPP

I'll be really interested to see how effective T̶h̶e̶o̶n̶ JPP will be with his obvious physical limitation. I for one think it could work. He's coming off a double-digit sack season...how important could those fingers really be?

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grrm

Oct. 29th, 2015 07:27 pm (UTC)

Re: JPP

Depends on what kind of shape he's in.

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dannydemiurge

Oct. 29th, 2015 07:27 pm (UTC)

I'm not much of a sports fan, but even so, we have a conflict of interests. I'm Kansas City born and raised and its been 30 years since we've won a World Series. It's thus hard not to get at least a little caught up in the excitement of my family and friends, just as it will be hard to avoid the mass disappointment if the Mets turn things around.

It's a zero sum game, alas. And thus, for the time being, we must be enemies. Nothing personal.

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Oct. 29th, 2015 07:28 pm (UTC)

It's not over 'til it's over

The Yankees were down 0-2 to the World Champion Braves in 1996 too and they came back. The Mets have an amazing rotation, so they're certainly not out of it. It'll be interesting to see how Syndergaard approaches the Royals lineup. Game 3 would seem to be a mismatch in terms of the starting pitchers, and Young might not be as effective after pitching in relief in Game 1.

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EvanBarrera

Oct. 29th, 2015 07:31 pm (UTC)

Help Coming

When Romo and Dez return everything will change. :) As long as the 'despised' Cowboys can get their personal conduct issues in line.

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Oct. 29th, 2015 07:34 pm (UTC)

I feel your pain George. Im a Mets Jets Knicks fan. Cant say I have enjoyed any championships in my life, however I was born in '86'
One day, but I haven't lost hope yet. Thats the difference between us and them (most sports fans), is Met loyalty. I lived in the Bronx and I eat shit from Yankee fans, who were Bullls fans then heat fans now Cavs fans, and ex Cowboy fans who all around hate the Pats.
At least I know my colors.

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BryndenBFish

Oct. 29th, 2015 07:39 pm (UTC)

Sympathy from a Raven Fan

As a Ravens fan, I want to extend sympathy for the last damn offensive play of the game that gets your hopes up but then dashes them. Whether it's Joe Flacco throwing *another* game-losing interception into the endzone or Brandon Marshall's illegal formation... it's all sympathy here.

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Oct. 29th, 2015 07:47 pm (UTC)

Are you beginning to accept Triarch Belicho is getting another ring this year? How does that feel?

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grrm

Oct. 29th, 2015 07:53 pm (UTC)

Evil must fail, surely.

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Triarch Belicho getting another ring... -

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Oct. 29th, 2015 07:55 pm (UTC)

Another Mets fan feels your pain in this heartfelt video

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Oct. 29th, 2015 08:30 pm (UTC)

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Mike Hurley

Oct. 29th, 2015 09:14 pm (UTC)

Every week it seems like Brandon Marshall does a couple of mind blowing things on the field, good and bad. Last week it was the drop and jogging lightly back to the huddle. Being the creative genius you are, any ideas on what wacky thing Marshall will do this week?

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harryberger89

Oct. 29th, 2015 09:17 pm (UTC)

World Series

"Mets, Mets rhymes with Swept"

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ship52

Oct. 29th, 2015 10:31 pm (UTC)

Fear Not

Pitching depth is the Mets strong suit! Thor is arguably the best guy on the squad in my opinion - plenty of good things to come from him and Matz (who match up very favorable v Yordano and C. Young). The losses were indeed heartbreaking but I fully anticipate the NYM bringing this to (at very least) a game 6.

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ext_1772478

Oct. 30th, 2015 12:20 pm (UTC)

Life after Rex

Well considering what Brady and CO just did to the dolphins you should be encouraged by the effort if not the outcome....Our least dominant game of the season.

Have you put Rex in the rearview yet? I think its safe to say you have a better long term coach on the sidelines these days. He seems like a quality strategist and he keeps the BS out of the media..As a result you have a focused product for the first time in years.

Fitz is still the QB though...A middle-class man's Alex Smith con beard...This weekend's game will be telling, flying cross country to take on a much better Oakland team....

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