Do You Believe In Jinxes?

[Chef99]

I do. It is my fervent hope that Mark Trumbo doesn't participate in the HR Derby this year.

Anyone got any good ones?

 

[huskers1217]

as a fan of the Angels, i am hoping josh hamilton does.

 

[molsaniceman]

I do. It is my fervent hope that Mark Trumbo doesn't participate in the HR Derby this year.

Anyone got any good ones?

well it certainly ruined AGon

 

[BigDDude]

well it certainly ruined AGon

His now balky shoulder, and the change he made to his swing to deal with it may have something to do with it as well.

 

[tlance]

How bout the Madden jinx in the NFL? That one is pretty amazing. Even Calvin Johnson with otherwise record breaking numbers last year was viewed as somewhat of a fantasy dissapointment because of his low touchdown totals.

 

[wilwhite]

How about the Bert Bell award?

2005 - Shaun Alexander (2006: breaks foot in Week 3)
2006 - LT (2007: 13 fewer TDs)
2007 - Brady (2008: knocked out for the season in Week 1)
2008 - AP (2009: 380 fewer rushing yards)
2009 - Brees (2010: doubles his previous interception total from 11 to 22)
2010 - Vick (2011: 11 fewer TDs, 7 more turnovers)
2011 - Rodgers (2012: 6 fewer TDs, 5 more turnovers)
2012 - AP (2013...?)

But no, I don't believe in jinxes. But I believe players can believe in them, which is almost as bad.

 

[BigDDude]

But no, I don't believe in jinxes. But I believe players can believe in them, which is almost as bad.

Gentlemen, I think we have a BINGO on this one. I say that, as the placebo effect has long been proven.

 

[MilkSpiller22]

Being a fan is being irrational... but you do what works for you... I know my superstitions are not the reason for my teams success or failure, but try telling me that during a big game when my team needs a big hit and i am not sitting in the correct seat... Jynxes are the same, do i really believe in the madden curse?? no!! but the coincidence is still noticeable and reason to be a little hesitant...

 

[Chef99]

How about the Bert Bell award?

2005 - Shaun Alexander (2006: breaks foot in Week 3)
2006 - LT (2007: 13 fewer TDs)
2007 - Brady (2008: knocked out for the season in Week 1)
2008 - AP (2009: 380 fewer rushing yards)
2009 - Brees (2010: doubles his previous interception total from 11 to 22)
2010 - Vick (2011: 11 fewer TDs, 7 more turnovers)
2011 - Rodgers (2012: 6 fewer TDs, 5 more turnovers)
2012 - AP (2013...?)

But no, I don't believe in jinxes. But I believe players can believe in them, which is almost as bad.

Here's hoping AP doesn't believe in jinxes.