A Lovers Guide to the NFC Divisional

"The world needs haters lovers. Without them, we'd be faced with a society of people walking around, consistently feeling good bad about themselves."

- Deuce

Because the team(s) sponsored here at FSD have both been bounced from the playoffs and/or never made it, and in lieu of the fact that we must pick a team to support, we are choosing to say, "fuck it Yay!" If we are gonna be forced (in the end) to lend our support to some unworthy collection of impressive athletes, then we will not do so without a fight! Sure, the playoffs on the whole have been disappointing, considering that 75% of the games have been blowouts.  But we had one good game!  And where did it occur?  In the NFC.  And so without any additional delay, let us introduce the detestable lovable candidates!

Holy Mole

Why they are worthy of your support: Because it's New Orleans!  They're so loveable!  And fun!  And dude... New Orleans!  Katrina?  Dude...

Because any stadium that was at one point used as a massive shelter/toilet bowl has got to be worth something.

Because did we already mention how they're from New Orleans?

Why they are unworthy of your support: Because have you ever been to New Orleans.  Pretty sure they hand out STDs free of charge on Bourbon Street.  Although if you're into that kind of thing...


Birds of Rapture

Why they are worthy of your support: Because Steve Breaston did the Razor Ramon in the end zone last Sunday and it was AWESOME.

Because we may or may not have banked too heavily on the Cardinals success in our playoff fantasy league.

Because they can send the Saints off with a 4-game losing streak after their initial 13-game winning streak.

Why they are unworthy of your support:  Oh, come on.  How can you not LOVE Kurt Warner.  He's so down-to-earth and nice.  I mean, isn't he just a sweetheart.  And how about this man's story?  Did you know it wasn't long ago that he was bagging groceries?  Yeah... Because all this can go away as soon as possible.


The Perfect Storm

Why they are worthy of your support: Because who doesn't love a well-oiled machine reaching its prime at just the right time?

Because every week they stay alive, we're that much closer to a Norv-Wade Super Bowl

And because have you seen who they're playing this week?

Why they are unworthy of your support: Not applicable.  BECAUSE HAVE YOU SEEN WHO THEY'RE PLAYING THIS WEEK?!?


The Big Fucking Fuckers

Why they are worthy of your support:  I don't know, maybe because the state of Minnesota would probably have a meltdown if they didn't at least make the Super Bowl?

Maybe because it is AP's last chance at a Super Bowl before he snaps his neck trying to run someone over while leading with the crown of his helmet.

Perhaps it would be funny to see Brad Childress succeed in a high school yearbook kind of way.

Because Le Ginge might never write for us again if they lose... Wait a second...

Why they are unworthy of your support: Because we know you're all excited about the BFF hedging process that will inevitably occur once the season ends, and that you want this process to begin as soon as absolutely possible.

And lastly, because not even an overriding spirit of love can allow us to embrace this team due to the epic pile of shit that is now the hate-inducing face of this once innocuous franchise.

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Once again folks, anything appears to be possible this weekend.  Both bye teams could goosestep on in to the NFC Championship or the two other divisional champs could crash the party.  We're personally hoping for the latter, but more than anything, we're pulling for some compelling competition that will all help us forget what occurred in the past. So, spread the love y'all, for we got ourselves a splendid weekend of football coming toward us courtesy of the National side of the coin.  The AFC?  Well, actually they've gone ahead and stepped it up for as, as well.  Coming soon...