Example 1: 2007 New England Patriots - "18-oh no!"
You've got the leagues most clutch quarterback, a decent running game, a solid defense, good line play, so when the New England Patriots brought in star players including Randy Moss, the Patriots were slated to win the Super Bowl. For a while, they were doing a pretty good job of it, too. They weren't just winning games, they were slaughtering teams. Breaking almost every offensive record on the passing side while keeping a solid defense (4th in both points and yards allowed), they were utterly dominating their 'competition.' Until it all boiled down to the championship game, and suddenly the pieces started to fall. Old age caught up with the Pats, who looked sluggish, and suddenly, the little engine that could, with a little help from one of the most retarded plays in history, shocked the world. New York Giants 17, New England Patriots 14.
Example 2: La Primera Era de Galacticos de Real Madrid CF (The First Era of 'Galacticos' for Real Madrid Football Club "Perez on a Mission"
Real Madrid, one of the worlds biggest soccer teams, elected a new president, the ambitious Florentino Perez in 2000. Perez, an "avid" Madridista, decided to help his team by shelling out millions of dollars for the worlds best talent in an effort to create an invincible team, coined 'Los Galacticos' (The Galactic Men). Combined with current player Roberto Carlos and Youth system graduates Iker Casillas and Raul, Perez spent almost 150 million Euros on Luis Figo, Zinedine Zidane, Ronaldo (the original one, now known as "fat Ronaldo"), David Beckham, and Michael Owen. Because of Perez' "Attack Attack Attack" philosophy," Real's defensive talent left the team, since Perez would refuse to give them the wages they deserved. Without a solid backline, Madrid was unable to set up attacks as well or defend as well.
The Galacticos were also somewhat of a guise, almost used as a business. Because of the enormous marketing potential of their team, Madrid was able to bring in massive revenue to bring in more pointless signings.
7 Years -
Once Perez resigned as chairman, surprise! Real started winning titles again.
Example 3: La Segunda Era de Galacticos de Real Madrid CF (The Second Era of 'Galacticos' for Real Madrid Football Club) "He's baaaaaack"
Last summer, Real Madrid elected Florentino Perez as chairman (again. . .). Now, as a Madridista, I dont mind bringing in talent, but 200+ million euros worth of it? And with the signings of Cristiano Ronaldo, Kaka, Xabi Alonso, Karim Benzema, Raul Albiol, and smaller signings such as Esteban Granero among others, Real has still failed to make a complete impact on the football world. Though the season is not yet complete, and we are still in contention to win La Liga and are in the Champions League, the King's Cup exit to Alcorcon has scarred the season. We'll see how everything plays out in the end.
Example 4: 2007 Boston Celtics "Chemistry"
This might seem like a counter example, but the Celtics manage to pull it off only because
1) Paul Pierce is still the main attraction (court-wise)
2) Kevin Garnett is a defensive player strategically
3) Ray Allen has diminuitive ego
4) The bench over achieves
The Celtics though, did pull off what they set out to do. Showing it is possible, but basketball is an odd case where star power alone can win games.
Example 5: Any New York Yankees team ever
Highest payroll in baseball for as long as I can remember, and one championship the last 10 years.
Example 6: Any New York Mets team ever
Second highest payroll in baseball for as long as I can remember, and nothing to show for it.
Well that really turned into a rant on Madrid. Oh well, it was overdue. GET YOUR HEADS IN THE GAME. SERIOUSLY. MANUEL PELLEGRINI YOU ARE THE WORST COACH EVER. GO BACK TO CHILE.
ummm yeah.
Song of the day? Mountain Jam - The Allman Brothers Band. They Jam. It got me through this, it'll get you through your day.
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