Okay, so there are too many topics right now to blog about just one. Politics…The Super Bowl…Upcoming March Madness (I know it's not March)…The Super Bowl…New developments with Johnny and Lulu…The Super Bowl.
So tell me, how many of you watched the Giants win the coveted title on Sunday? I planned to put my money on the Patriots. I planned to be in the Bahamas or Vegas so I could do it in a big way. Yes, with an apple martini in hand. Plans don't always pan out. After all, we have another volleyball tournament to look forward to so adult trips are on the back burner. Good thing. I would have lost my bet. Thanks in part to the curse of the so called Babe-factor.
Sunday morning there were plenty of articles to raise questions and eyebrows. Gisele Bundchen and her relationship to QB Tom Brady immediately sent up warning flags. Once I focused my attention on it, I saw it for what it was. A disaster for the Patriots.
See, I'm a firm believer in superstitions when my money is wagering on the emotions (as much as the skills) of others. Maybe it's the craps player in me. And yes, Gisele was warning enough for me to put on the breaks.
If I'd only been in Vegas, it would have been too late to stop the wheels in motion. When I'm there, I typically make up mind the night before, go down to the sportsbook at the first light of day, place my wager, log online and read the news over breakfast.
If I'd only been in Vegas. It would've been the first time in my betting history that I would've countered the bet with another one to offset the loss. I was that sure of the babe-factor and the devastation that goes along with it. This coming from someone who believed in the potential New England had to stomp out the Giants by at least a seventeen point margin.
Since I didn't have any money on the game, I am glad to see Manning take the win. The Giants have struggled. Still, I'm one of those who consider them above average (now that they've proved they are) but doubt they could line up against big brother's line-up and fair well. There again, Peyton doesn't have Gisele waiting in a luxury suite. And the "other" Manning brother doesn't either. Maybe they'd give us a good game.
The "babe-factor" that sent reporters and bloggers on a buzz Sunday morning is one that I firmly believe in. If in doubt, look at Tony Romo. Good grief. When he was connected to Carrie Underwood, he simply could not play football. I'll never believe anything different. Jessica Simpson is on the scene now and hopefully by next year, he'll have her out of his system. Hopefully. Dallas fans need something to believe in.
Yes, this year, I am glad I kept my money at home. Thrilled, in fact. I even enjoyed watching the game without my money riding on one team or the other. I enjoyed cheering for the Giants. Even though Tom Brady is still pretty as a picture to watch. He deserved the loss. The Patriots had the potential for the win. Remember, the line was twelve. They had opportunity and experience. Fans can thank Gisele and Tom.
See, I'm a football fan through and through. College players have an excuse to play on emotion. They can take to the field thinking about the little gal they have in the stands chanting their name. But at the professional level? Give me a break. If these guys take to the field and can't play their best game regardless of who shows up to watch, they deserve to lose. After all, what's so impressive about Gisele when you're Tom Brady?
Just an opinion. I'd love to hear yours!
Destiny