Forget them - the Hawks are undefeated. 6-0 is their best start yet. I'm a fair weather fan when it comes to hockey, so when the Blackhawks have been good, I've been there. This year, I've been slow to get on board, and apparently I'm missing some outstanding hockey. I'm a little reticent to start now; if they lose, I'll have to stay away indefinitely.
I have a way of killing off things by liking them too much. I've worked at two companies (my favorite jobs) that have either ceased to exist or have gone on life support while I was there, despite looking strong when I started with them.
My track record with computer software is nearly as damning. Lala.com was my favorite music service (now folded into iTunes - disappeared, if you will) and MusicMatch (bought by Yahoo! - also disappeared) are some prime examples. There are plenty of others.
Back to sports - I cite the Chicago Bears. I can't even complain about the last ten years under Lovie Smith. Every year, there were a reasonable amount of wins and the defense was always good or great. It wasn't enough to win a Super Bowl, but it was respectable. On the other hand, I only barely remember the 1985 season and I would love to see a current Bears team go the distance.
Sadly, my interest in the Bears is also the thing most likely keeping them from getting over the top again. Well, it might have also been Lovie's inability to adjust to Peyton Manning's adjustments at half time. He'd have a restaurant in the loop by now had he been able to adapt and overcome. C'est la vie.
He's gone, but I'm locked in, as I share initials with the Chicago Bears. Sorry, Bears. I will point out, however, that Michael Jordan won six titles with me watching. So, maybe just step it up, Bears. Overcome the me factor.
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