I am the eternal optimist/pessimist all rolled into one. The optimist looks at Cleveland sports and thinks that surely the day will come when a champion will again be given a parade down Euclid Avenue, but then, when we get to the brink of just such a title, the pessimist, going on the disappointments of the past, waits for gloom and doom to fall yet again.
Guess that makes me a perfect example of Cleveland fans born in the 1950s.
Luckily I not only love the Browns/Cavaliers/Indians, but I also love the games they play. I love to read about the games, to think about the games, to soak in the pure joy of the games themselves, win or lose.
And I am so glad that the Internet now provides so many wonderful forums to express ourselves, to share our love of our sports, and to vent - win or lose.
Richard will be the main Cavaliers contributor on SBNation-Cleveland
Indians' Schedule Will Be 'Central' Concern Beginning Monday - Jul 17 on SB Nation Cleveland
What's Your Favorite Jacobs/Progressive Field Memory? - Jun 30 on SB Nation Cleveland
Memories Of Another Fast Start: A Cautionary Tale - Jun 28 on SB Nation Cleveland
Indians Need A Quick Start With A New Microscope This Season - Apr 1 on SB Nation Cleveland
Memories Of Another Dec. 27 - Dec 27 on SB Nation Cleveland
Top Five (Special Edition): Early Scenarios In Which The Browns Make The Playoffs - Nov 15 on SB Nation Cleveland
Top Five: Disappointing Teams Halfway Through The NFL Season - Nov 9 on SB Nation Cleveland
2011 World Series Begins Wednesday Night With Rangers Facing Cardinals - Oct 18 on SB Nation Cleveland
NHL Power Rankings 2011 Weekly Update - Oct 14 on SB Nation Cleveland
Browns Back In Action Sunday In Oakland Against The Raiders - Oct 12 on SB Nation Cleveland
2011 NFL Standings Update Week 6: Browns Find Themselves In Last Place After Bye Week - Oct 11 on SB Nation Cleveland
Fate Is Fickell: Buckeyes Blow 21-Point Lead After Braxton Miller Is Hurt, Lose To Nebraska 34-27 - Oct 9 on SB Nation Cleveland
Week 5 NFL Injury Report: Big Ben Should Be Ready For Steelers Vs. Titans - Oct 9 on SB Nation Cleveland
The NHL Season Begins Thursday: A Look At What To Expect In 2011-12 - Oct 6 on SB Nation Cleveland
2011 NFL Standings Update Week 5: Only 2 Unbeaten Teams Left In The NFL - Oct 4 on SB Nation Cleveland
Buckeyes Face Michigan State As Conference Play Begins Saturday At 3:30 - Oct 1 on SB Nation Cleveland
Previewing The American League Playoffs With Team Notes - Sep 30 on SB Nation Cleveland
POLL: How Would You Feel If The NBA Canceled The Entire Season? - Oct 18 on SB Nation Cleveland
Sad News In Auto Racing As Indy 500 Winner Dan Wheldon Is Killed In Crash In Vegas Race - Oct 16 on SB Nation Cleveland
Twice The Fun For Texas - Oct 16 on SB Nation Cleveland
Indians Fill In The Blanks On The Coaching Staff - Oct 14 on SB Nation Cleveland
No NBA On Christmas Day? Whatever Would We Do? - Oct 14 on SB Nation Cleveland
Justin Masterson Has Surgery On Non-Pitching Shoulder - Oct 12 on SB Nation Cleveland
LeBron Says 'There's No Us Without You Guys' To Fans At Charity Game...Um, Forgetting Someone? - Oct 10 on SB Nation Cleveland
Raiders' Owner Al Davis Is Dead At 82 - Oct 8 on SB Nation Cleveland
Orlando Brown's Death Was The Result Of Rare Medical Condition - Oct 7 on SB Nation Cleveland
History Repeats Itself...Kinda - Oct 7 on SB Nation Cleveland
Cardinals Put The Big Freese On Rangers, Win Game 1 Of World Series 3-2 - Oct 20 on SB Nation Cleveland
Cardinals Grab An Early Lead With 3-2 Game 1 Victory Over Rangers - Oct 20 on SB Nation Cleveland
2011 NFL Standings Update Week 7: Just 1 Unbeaten Left In The NFL - Oct 18 on SB Nation Cleveland
2011 NFL Standings Update Week 7: Browns Slip Further Behind AFC North Leaders - Oct 17 on SB Nation Cleveland
AP Poll Has SEC Juggernauts LSU, 'Bama 1-2; Big Ten's Wisconsin Is 4th - Oct 16 on SB Nation Cleveland
OSU Vs. Illinois Final: Buckeyes Claim 1st Big Ten Win, Knock Off Illinois 17-7 - Oct 15 on SB Nation Cleveland
Ohio State Is Pitching A Shutout, Leading Illinois 10-0 In The 3rd - Oct 15 on SB Nation Cleveland
FINAL: Buckeyes Knock Off 16th-Ranked Illinois 17-7 - Oct 15 on SB Nation Cleveland
NHL Power Rankings 2011 Weekly Update - Oct 14 on SB Nation Cleveland
Peyton Hillis MRI Confirms Injured Hamstring; Josh Cribbs Wants More Special Teams Duties - Oct 12 on SB Nation Cleveland
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