The Madden Curse is a well documented superstition. Its validity has been questioned year after year, but without fail the player appearing on the cover of the Madden video game is doomed to bust, get injured, or worse... fade into mediocrity. For points of reference, consider the following infographic:
Madden Curse History
It just so happens that our league seems to have a similar curse. The trophy that now gets passed from champion to champion every year may seem innocent enough, but do not be fooled. Since its inception in 2010, our trophy tradition has been plaguing its recipient with more than just pride. Consider the following situations:
- 2010: SSG receives the trophy after a great season and spent the next 3 years locked in 3rd place.
- 2011: LTD receives the trophy (in deplorable condition). His season ranking since: 4th, 4th, 8th, 9th.
- 2012: HBK receives the trophy and uses his Goodell "charm" to fight the spell off for another year. He too eventually falls and is currently two years into his 3rd place sentence.
- 2014: SSG finally climbs back to the spotlight, only to miss the playoffs entirely the following year.
- 2015: Darius earns his first championship and receives the trophy. It sits on his mantle currently shining more brightly than his record of 1-2.
Thankfully, our league has missed out on the injury side of the curse so far.
Of course Henley's 'Invictus' rings faintly in our ears: We are the masters of our fate. We are the general managers of our teams. No one knows what the future may bring. But Darius, the odds are not in your favor.
Boom Shakalaka,
Chief Rocka
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