This isn't how it was supposed to happen. This isn't how it was supposed to end. It was supposed to be us celebrating on the court. It was supposed to be us talking about how we are going to defend the Lakers. It was supposed to be us with a parade and a championship.
A lot of things are supposed to happen that don't. It is difficult to understand why and even harder to accept it. But we do. Inevitably, we "gird up our loins" and keep on keeping on. We don't do it because we want to...we do it because we have to. Yesterday, M&M's father and I had a discussion and I told him that I can't believe it is over. Just like that (finger snap). His response to me was, "Get used to it. That's what being a Cleveland sports fan is about." But that is not what was supposed to happen this year. Look, you can blame on the refs, blame it on SI, blame it on the al-a-a-al-al-alcohol. The fact of the matter is that there is not joy in Loudville today for the mighty Cavaliers are out. We got beat by a better team. Just because we got beat, doesn't mean we give up hope and lose faith.
As a Cavaliers organization, we are already looking towards next year. Yes, we would rather be looking towards June 4th but sh...stuff happens. The goal is the same and to the more than 3,000+ CavFanatics who joined the following during this year's Playoffs, welcome. Don't get used to this feeling but also, don't forget it. It will make it that much sweeter next year when the season ends...the way it is supposed to.
Thanks for a great season and keep reading. All for one. One for all.
Dude: Thanks for the plug with The Mighty Cavaliers. Thanks for the excitement. Thanks for the texts exchanged throught games during the season. Thanks for sharing such a fun year. I know we all would have liked a different ending to the story but you're right... just remember the 2005 Steelers. We went 15-1 the season before (04-05) and lost in the AFC Championship. We won it in '05-'06. It was that much sweeter! I hope the Cavs organization keeps that GOAL in mind and keeps striving for it. You guys do a great job at making being a FANATIC so much more fun! Thanks Cavs! To alter one of your organizations and Olive's skits... Stay PROUD my friends... STAY PROUD!!!
Jimmy D. akaOn a side note... I was married the year the Steelers won the Superbowl in Jan. 2006. Maybe the boys in wine and gold are saving that luxury for you next year!
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