I am a reasonably rational, if somewhat strange individual, but as I was watching Sunday's Chiefs vs. Colts game, I was thinking about how sports brings out my inner wacko.

My wife and I are sitting on the porch on a beautiful Florida afternoon watching the game when the Colts score to move ahead of the Chiefs. Immediately, she turns to me and says, "Don't you need something from Home Depot?" Now, most people, given the context, would reply, "What the....Huh?!" But the inner wacko calmly responds, "You know I need a new tape measure," (even though I own 4), because a couple weeks ago I got so frustrated watching our inept offense, I went to HD for a couple things I needed, and lo and behold, when I got back the Chiefs had scored and proceeded to win the game.

How can a semi-edumacated human being in the greatest nation on earth, be such a superstitious moron? I'll tell you how; because it works!

In October 2004 I caused the Boston Red Sox to come back from a three game defecit to the Evil Empire by wearing a hat that I had purchased during spring training in Fort Meyers. It had to be worn a certain way and after the game it went on the table next to me on the porch, where it stayed until it went on my head for the next game. The Red Sox never lost another game the rest of the post-season.

In 2007, down to Cleveland, same hat, same routine, never lost in the post -season again.

Don't think I know what i'm talking about? I didn't go to Home Depot; Colts 13 Chiefs 10. Hey, at least I don't have to wear the same underwear or socks next week!