It is weird since it has been over a year since I have started blogging. I have learned a lot from myself and from individuals that have taken the time to respond to the topics of my blog. Some of the responses have been constructive criticisms to the topics I wrote about and some of the responses have been reflections and thank yous for other topics. I am happy to still blog my thoughts to you. This winter break has made me realize just how much I love writing and getting a response out of people whatever I talk about a specific topic. For my 50th post, I want to talk from something that is a hot topic among die hard and enthusiastic Clevelanders and people that support Cleveland- Cleveland sports.
There are three main sports areas that a die hard Cleveland fan must have: Browns, Indians, and Cavaliers. One must not go without their weekly dose of LeBron, K2, and Pronk. Being a Clevelander has made me appreciate all of the hard work that the athletes have to go through week in and week out. Surely, I emote as much as other fans do when a pennant is clenched. Yes, I was at the clincher at Jacobs Fields for the Indians. I think that it will be our time and that Cleveland fans need to rise up and answer the call of duty very soon. For now, I hope that people can enjoy the exhilarating ride.
Let me start by addressing the Indians. We did not win it all but I believe it was their best showing in a while. It was overdue but well worth the wait. I believe that the Indians will make another run for the championship considering their lineup and their pitching. With people like Victor Martinez, Travis Hafner, and C.C. Sabathia, I think that the team can be another 1995-1997 diamond in the rough. Obviously, the team needs to continue having a balance of pitching and scoring but I do not think that will be a problem in the upcoming season or the season after if management does not change things dramatically. I think that the Indians are the underdogs and usually, I root for the underdogs (I am an underdog myself in most situations, so there you have it). I do not have anything negative to say. Continue playing with consistency, guys!
The Browns. I am crossing my fingers like all true Browns fans. I hope that the Browns can win and go to the playoffs. I think this season has been the best, bar none. The team has had chemistry, especially in the middle of the season. Derek Anderson has finally developed into a good quarterback. I do not believe that he will ever be on the caliber of a Peyton Manning but Anderson has found his niche in Cleveland. That quarterback question at the beginning of the season did not help matters for Cleveland so I am glad that someone stepped up for the position. As for the last playoff spot, I think that the Browns deserve it a little more. I do not believe the Titans are that good and even with the Colts resting their star players, I think the Titans will close to the 13-2 Colts, no doubt. I will change my mind if the Titans beat the Colts and say that the Titans deserve it more. Until Sunday, my mind is the same. If the Browns advance to the playoffs, it will be a late Christmas gift and people's first resolution in sports concerning a fast start next season. The question is "Will the Browns break hearts or make us into believers?" We will see in four days.
Last but certainly not least, the Cavaliers. Honestly, I knew that we are not ready for the Spurs in the Finals. The game against Detroit was awe-inspiring but the matchup drained our energy. Turning to the current season, the Cavs are straddling the line with fans. I know that with the emergence of the threesome in Boston and the consistency of Detroit that the Cavs were going to have an uphill battle. I did not expect the Cavs to be under .500 at this point of the season. I still thought that they would be top contenders in the conference race. I see that some factors such as Anderson "Wild Thing" Varejao holdout, King James injury after the Detroit game (causing the other Cavs to lose five straight games), and the low production of Larry Hughes and Sasha Pavlovic to bury the Cavs. Hopefully, the Cavs can get their wings back and regain their position as top contenders. I suppose a trade will help but right now, we need all the people we can get to contribute and make sure that the burden is not on LeBron. I know we have the talent and the ability to go back to the playoffs and shut some naysayers up.
This ends my report for Cleveland sports. Cleveland is building itself again to become to premier town for sports. We are witnesses just like the billboard downtown says. Now we just have to continue supporting our teams so that they will respond with a championship. I am down for that feeling of a jubilant city celebrating success.
Loving Cleveland Sports,
Hasani Wheat
Class of '10
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