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HOW TO ROOT IN THE PLAYOFFS: CONFERENCE CHAMPIONSHIPS
HOW TO ROOT IN THE PLAYOFFS: CONFERENCE CHAMPIONSHIPS
Pacifist Viking When I don't know who to root for in the NFL playoffs, I look to the suffering of the fanbases, and hope those who have suffered can be assuaged. I've already tabbed the San Diego as the most long-suffering sports city in the playoffs. But let's look closer. San Diego v. New England The San Diego Chargers have existed since 1960. They had early success, playing...
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Pacifist Viking — ... In a world filled with suffering, we look for a redeeming meaning. It appears Hilgenberg has found it. You can also read about him at Viking Update. Viking fans interested in re-living old memories can check out the Nosebleeds. Lately I've been thinking of a line from The Graduate, when Elaine says to Benjamin, "Do you just hate everything?" Why does that line keep coming into my head. Do you just hate everything? At Epic Carnival, What was that bang? continues to preview the NFL playoffs by telling us which fans ...

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The Ragnarok — ... . And aren't the Boston area fans gotten enough out of former Minnesota players? Do they really need a Super Bowl after a perfect season? (Though, I will admit that I'm still a big Randy Moss fan, as you'll see when I start begging the Vikings to sign him.) Wouldn't it be better if our spiritual brethren in San Diego got their second shot at winning it all? ...

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