2008 Woodie Awards
Prime's Time
Andrew Primeau
Issue date: 10/31/04 Section: Viewpoint
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By the time you read this, the World Series will be well underway. So, despite the brief respite offered after the ALCS, it's time to re-clench our collective cheeks, refrain from vomiting in late-inning terror, and once again succumb to playoff baseball fever. Catch it!
Now, I could talk about the ALCS, otherwise known as the greatest comeback in the history of professional sports. I could talk about the sheer guts of Schilling, Ortiz, Foulke, Lowe, and Damon. I could even talk about the relief of finally beating the Yankees after so many heartbreaking second place finishes. But, in the midst of a series with the Cards, it becomes little more than meaningless sentiment and old news. And, to be fair, does any of that really mean anything coming from me? I don't need to rehash anything you've already heard a hundred times before.
No, instead of that, I'll be concentrating this week's effort on exposing within our very ranks what I like to refer to as "the band-wagon fan." Call me crazy for noticing, but within the last few weeks (which ironically coincide with the last two playoff series), there seems to have been a tremendous influx in the number of Red Sox Nation die-hards emanating from the cozy confines of this very campus. Perhaps you saw it on the football field after Game 7, maybe you've seen it in your own homes, but the fact of the matter is, it's out there, and it's spreading.
So how do you know if you are a band-wagon fan? In the event that you're confused (which, as it stands, is a possible symptom), I've devised a quick and easy survey as a means of getting to the bottom of this once and for all. (Circle all that apply):
1. You are unable to correctly identify at least three members of the Red Sox bullpen.
2. You've watched fewer than twenty five (complete) regular season games.
3. You are unable to correctly identify at least one backup infielder and who they back up.
4. You are a girl.
5. You are unfamiliar with the AL East and the teams that comprise it.
Now, I could talk about the ALCS, otherwise known as the greatest comeback in the history of professional sports. I could talk about the sheer guts of Schilling, Ortiz, Foulke, Lowe, and Damon. I could even talk about the relief of finally beating the Yankees after so many heartbreaking second place finishes. But, in the midst of a series with the Cards, it becomes little more than meaningless sentiment and old news. And, to be fair, does any of that really mean anything coming from me? I don't need to rehash anything you've already heard a hundred times before.
No, instead of that, I'll be concentrating this week's effort on exposing within our very ranks what I like to refer to as "the band-wagon fan." Call me crazy for noticing, but within the last few weeks (which ironically coincide with the last two playoff series), there seems to have been a tremendous influx in the number of Red Sox Nation die-hards emanating from the cozy confines of this very campus. Perhaps you saw it on the football field after Game 7, maybe you've seen it in your own homes, but the fact of the matter is, it's out there, and it's spreading.
So how do you know if you are a band-wagon fan? In the event that you're confused (which, as it stands, is a possible symptom), I've devised a quick and easy survey as a means of getting to the bottom of this once and for all. (Circle all that apply):
1. You are unable to correctly identify at least three members of the Red Sox bullpen.
2. You've watched fewer than twenty five (complete) regular season games.
3. You are unable to correctly identify at least one backup infielder and who they back up.
4. You are a girl.
5. You are unfamiliar with the AL East and the teams that comprise it.