Bad things travel in threes?
A few weeks ago the state of Wisconsin was riding high. The Brewers advanced to the League Championship Series for only the second time in franchise history, the first as members of the National League. Bucky and the boys were undefeated and just sent the Cornhuskers back to Nebraska with their ears between their stalks. Aaron Rodgers was on top of his game, and while I don't follow enough to know the numbers, I know they were good. Still are, obviously.
After years of witnessing it play out, I'm a firm believer in the "similar bad things happen in threes" theory. Not all the time, but enough to consider it a theory.
As we all are aware, the Milwaukee Brewers were beaten by the St. Louis Cardinals in six not-so-respectable games.
Last night the Badgers lost a heart-breaker on a Hail Mary pass as time expired.
Since probably 98 percent of us would agree that the NBA lockout does not count as a third similar thing, I think we need to look at today's football game.
The 6-0 Packers go into Minnesota where, even as only a casual observer, I'm aware they have made a few stumbles in the past. Minnesota is 1-5 and starting a rookie quarterback. Seriously, we are one cheap mustache away from a made-for-TV movie.
Maybe in the past, the "similar bad things happen in threes" theory has been nothing more then mere coincidences and Packers Nation has nothing to worry about. I hope that is the case. Do the Vikes stand a chance today?
Tim Thompson is a carsalesman, farmer, and huge fan of the Milwaukee Brewers. He lives in Milton area with his wife and two kids. Tim is a community blogger and is not a part of The Gazette staff. His opinion is not necessarily that of the The Gazette staff or management.
Oct 26, 2011 at 12:02 a.m.
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Bad things happened in 3???
One of the greatest minds in the history of man kind (Nikola Tesla) was a 3 FANATIC. He was obsessed with the number, and believed it was GOOD luck!
Oct 24, 2011 at 10:56 p.m.
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NVgrf just exposed himself as the troll that he is.
Oct 24, 2011 at 6:33 a.m.
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The Wisconsin wideouts were inserted to defend the ball, not to receive it. Abbrederis mis-timed the jump on the ball. Abbrederis is a smart and athletic kid that knew his role on the field for that final play. The Badgers erred in execution, not instruction.
Oct 23, 2011 at 4:38 p.m.
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Both.
Oct 23, 2011 at 2:34 p.m.
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Wait, what do you mean the Crew had no chance?? Why did you say this??
"The Brewers are so loaded and such prohibitive favorites at the betting windows that I really don't think my Cardinals have much of a chance"
Were you drunk then or now??
Oct 23, 2011 at 2:02 p.m.
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The Vikings have as much a chance of beating the Pack as the Brewers had in beating the Cards. As for last evening, why did they put in two wide receivers for DBs for the hail Mary throw if all they intended to do was bat the ball down? Defenders could have done a better job at that. They were obviously inserted for their ability to catch the ball, but didn't get the message from the staff.
Oct 23, 2011 at 11:13 a.m.
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If the Packers lose today the entire state of WI would be on suicide watch.
Oct 23, 2011 at 10:15 a.m.
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A Packers loss to this sad-sack version of the Vikings would have to be considered among the worst in recent memory. Let's hope that isn't the case.
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