[Richard Tanner]

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In all seriousness, I heard a saying the other day that explains this idiocy: "Players win awards, teams win championships, but championships define players." It's rediculous, but sadly true in the minds of most sports fans.


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FWIW, I partly agree with this "idiocy", and I don't think it's sad that most sports fans might think the same thing. Sports are supposed to be fun, not some important affair reserved for the likes of scientists, businessmen, and academics to discuss. Peyton ultimately wants a championship. If he wins one, I'll be happy for him, and glad that his career won't be marred by a lack of a ring. Regardless of how well he played in the super bowl.

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Sure games are supposed to be fun, but that doesn't mean that smart people can't look beyond arbitrary distinctions. We created a playoff system, not to crown the best team, but rather to create a tense and exciting atmosphere.

Peyton's career has been amoung the best in NFL history and it's only half over. Whether his ring count is 0 or 8 when he retires he'll still be the same great QB. If he eventually wins a ring, he'll be no different that day, then he was before, yet everyone will suddenly say he's great (or lucky, if you're a fan of the team he beat, or a hater in general).

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