July 28th, 2006 by Phil Frangos
Bye bye Charlie
Not even a minute into their first 11-on-11 scrimmage, the bad luck for Cleveland sports fans strikes again. The homecoming was not suppose to go this way for LeCharles Bentley. In the first year of his six year contract, the big center injured his patellar tendon on what seemed like an innocent running play. All you could here was Bentley yelling “Oh no”, as he fell to the ground grabbing his left knee. The players were playing without full equipment in hopes of not having the possibility of an injury occur. A devastating blow to the team as it was later confirmed that Bentley’s season was over.
It makes you think back to all the misfortune in past years not only for the Browns, but for past Cav’s and Indians teams. Who doesn’t remember “The Shot” by Michael Jordan
over Craig Ehlo back in 1989 to win the five game series. Whatabout Jose Mesa blowing the save in the 1997 World Series to the Marlins. But its the Browns who have had the worst luck of them all.
Remember the imfamous fumble by Ernest Byner in the 1987 playoffs versus the Denver Broncos. As the Browns seemed certain to tie the Broncos at 38 late in the 4th quarter. Byner would be stripped of the ball at the 3rd yard line by Jeremiah Castille, we all remember that guy. The Broncos would go on to win 38-33 that year.
The very next year, John Elway would lead the Broncos down the field, in what was named, “The Drive”, to once again break the hearts of Browns fans. Let’s not forget when Art Modell moved the team to Baltimore, and of course, the Ravens would eventually become Super Bowl champs.
This was suppose to be the year that maybe, just maybe the luck would finally change for the Browns. Tight end Kellen “The Chosen One” Winslow, after two injury plagued seasons, is set to make an impact finally, along with receiver Braylon Edwards entering his 2nd season. It just makes you wonder what will happen next.
Oh how tough it must be if you are a Cleveland sports fan.
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