Well, that's it for another season of the NFL!
After todays SuperBowl, I was pretty bored and started doing a bit of historical research on the NFL - past winners, franchise histories, etc.
Anyway, in one of those strange cosmic co-incidences, I discovered that the team I follow in the NFL, The Cincinnati Bengals, have quite a bit in common with the Sharks!.
The Bengals, like the Sharks, were established in 1967 (although their first season in the then "AFL" - American Football League - was 1968)
Like the Sharks, they were established as a breakaway from a "big brother" - The Cleveland Browns.
Finally, like the Sharks, the Bengals have contested two Superbowls (Grand Finals, I don't count Super League) - and have lost both. Like the Sharks, who lost both Grand Finals to Manly, the Bengals lost both their Grand Finals to the 49ers.
So, Sharks fans, if you don't have an NFL team for next season, I implore you: Give the Bengals a go! It may be painful but, hey! We're used to that!:cheers