tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5730822.post2938799186626341356..comments2024-03-28T07:19:18.670-07:00Comments on the joy of sox: G156: Blue Jays 4, Red Sox 2allanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04673233312198832937noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5730822.post-81782261981424621742013-09-22T11:23:58.408-07:002013-09-22T11:23:58.408-07:00Overachieving teams and championship teams often h...<i>Overachieving teams and championship teams often have some shared, tough, core experience.</i><br /><br />Or people like to think they do, because it explains performance in a heartwarming way, and finds positive meaning in painful events.<br /><br />The fact that no one expected this team to do so well doesn't necessarily mean they are overachieving. It may mean they are reaching a potential that pundits overlooked or didn't understand. laura khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05524593142290489958noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5730822.post-59664828886160870272013-09-22T08:34:40.221-07:002013-09-22T08:34:40.221-07:00I'm surprised Speier doesn't mention the i...I'm surprised Speier doesn't mention the impact of the Marathon Day bombing. It seemed to be a catalyst that fused the commitment to doing a good job every single day. The "B" in B Strong, the 617 jersey, the David Ortiz' speech, the moments of silence and Sweet Caroline in every city; I think those things mattered to the players. Overachieving teams and championship teams often have some shared, tough, core experience. I'm just surprised it didn't get mentioned.dj1480https://www.blogger.com/profile/17380254933234004511noreply@blogger.com