It seems to be a basic tenet of human nature that people love to be surprised.
That's a big reason why the NFL has been America's most popular sports league since 1965, according to the yearly Harris poll. The unpredictability, the quick-shifting changes in fortune, the crazy bounces of the oblong ball are what make it so compelling (not to mention the millions who obsess about their fantasy teams).
We have arrived at the perfect time of year, when we get surprised more than any other.
To me, it's no surprise that last week brought quite a bounty, with a 13-2 record that raised my year-to-date log to 121-69-2 (.635). Ties count for a half-win and half-loss when figuring win percentage.
