All Good Things Must Come to an End. . .

. . . and they have!

Part One: Fantasy Football

A week ago Sunday, my Fantasy Football season came to a crashing end. Prior to the final game, my friend and I boasted the highest ranked team which netted the most points for the year. We were mildly obsessive-- ok, maybe more like psychotically, almost Basic Instinct obsessed-- about our players and our weekend decisions. We would consult each other numerous times during the week as well as consult other colleagues who we felt were qualified to assist us.

We checked stats on our players, stats on the opposing people's offenses and defense, weather reports for game day problems. And ultimately, we ended up in the finals. Our game day fate was determined early by a wavering Kurt Warner who had an amazing 30 yards passing the ENTIRE game in New England. We attempted a late rally with our beast Deangelo Williams, yet to no avail. We finished the season in second place.

Not bad for a couple of newbies with no experience! We can't wait for next year and are even considering scouting a stellar March Madness contest.

Part Two: The Browns -- My faith in them comes to an end.

Growing up in the Cleveland area, I have always maintained staunch support of the Browns. I reminisce about the days when Bernie Kosar was quarterback, and the only impediment to the Browns in the Super Bowl was the infamous Fumble by Byner.

Times have changed.

I was excited this year as the pundits boasted the Browns were Super Bowl candidates. I bravely donned my bright orange Browns shirt in the land where Green and Yellow are practically hallowed colors. And then it started. . . What started? The ultimate collapse.

First, the quarterback controversy. Anderson versus Quinn. This was quickly resolved by fate with an injury to BOTH of our main quarterbacks. Have no fear-- this is why team's have third stringers! Then, fate laughs again-- BAM! Another injury to the third stringer. Seriously? So, who do the Browns turn to? Some guy who had been their punt receiver and had been a QB in college. AND they also called some guy who had spent his season on his LazyBoy on Sundays, sipping beer at home. These guys are who the Browns played in their final game against the Steelers. Needless to say, it didn't go well.

Need numbers? Here is one: 25 consecutive quarters the Browns have gone without an Offensive touchdown. . . Really? They set a new NFL record for sucking. How fantastic.

My conclusion: I am officially a Packer fan now. I will always keep a special place in my heart for the Browns, but I am finding Green and Gold for next year.