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April 24, 2007
Finally some sanity
It's a well-known fact how much I despise the "friendly wagers" that Mayors/Governors make when their local sports teams meet in an important sporting event.
Well, my beloved Sabres open up their second-round matchup against the New York Rangers tomorrow, and NY Mayor Michael Bloomberg has refused to take the bait:
The face-off between the hockey clubs from New York State’s No. 1 and No. 2 cities set the stage Monday for a possible friendly wager between Mayors Byron W. Brown of Buffalo and Michael R. Bloomberg of New York City. But when Brown’s office called to set one up, Bloomberg’s office declined. “I hope Mayor Bloomberg’s reluctance to wage a bet is not a sign of his lack of confidence in the Rangers’ chances against the Sabres,” Brown said.
Good for you, Mayor Bloomberg! These bets are stupid and pointless, and I applaud you for refusing to perpetuate the cycle. On the other hand, the NY Rangers are a team I have despised for a long time, and they count uber-villian Sean Avery as one of their key players. All I can really say is, let's go Buff-a-lo!
entry no. 830
Posted by oz115 at April 24, 2007 11:03 AM