New Debate

Okay, so I was reading Chuck Klosterman's book "Sex, Drugs, and Cocoa Puffs" and in it he analogizes certain bands to 1950s and 60s TV shows, which is entertaining, but nothing inspiring. Then I started to think about how some sports teams compare to rock bands. So, im opening up the floor to make such comparisions. DISCLAIMER: Ivan is probably gonna think this dumb and that my comparisions are completely unfounded, and they, but here's the point, i think this is fun and entertaining and interesting to see how other peeps make these comparisons. Here are a few:
1. The Indianapolis Colts are Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers. Both are solid groups, the Heartbreakers sell big albums and are great in concert, but Tom Petty's desire to go solo has been critcized over the years. So, I think Peyton Manning is the equal to Tom Petty: Manning is consistent and has lots of talent but his inability to come through in the playoffs. has prevented him from becoming one of the greatest, just like Petty's inability to make stellar solo albums has done the same for him. However, Petty's "Highway Companion" is excellent and i think he may be starting to turn the corner, we'll see if Peyton can do the same this year.
2. The Boston Red Sox are the Rolling Stones. Both have a great history, but the Sox always played second fiddle to the Yankees for decades, just like the Stones were always second fiddle to the Beatles. Now, if the Red Sox were in the National League, they might have won many more pennants ove the decades and who knows how they would be viewed, just like if the Stones debuted in 1975, their rise to glory might have been totally different and could have been the band of that generation. I think Mick Jagger should be equated with Ted Williams, as the icon of their respective groups, however trying to find an equal to Keith Richards seems downright impossible, but i guess it would be Manny Ramirez: both misunderstood and always doing crazy things, and allegations of drugs by both.
3. The Cleveland Browns are Phish. Both have insanely dedicated fans, and fans with obvious substance abuse issues, but amongst the dedication is accompanied by the inevitability of being let down. The Browns, we know that even though we are entertained by their games, we suck and are never gonna get anywhere. With Phish, they are grrrrrrrrreat in concert and always leave you satisfied (and stoned) after a show, but their albums are nothing great and may never eternal recoginition because their albums never sold well or topped the charts. thus, phish is misunderstood just like our beloved Browns.
Okay, I'll think of a few more, but ponder this issue and contribute to its craziness.
Laz