I don't know if it's quantifiable but it exists.   Anyone who's played organized sports, at pretty much any level, knows there are players who want to bat when it matters and players who hope the guy in front of them does the job, players who want the ball and players who want anything but to be near the ball.  In truth, my belief may be in "unclutch" rather than clutch.   If you're thinking "OMG, I hope the game doesn't come down to me", you're probably going to fail.   If you're thinking "I just hope I get the chance", which is just standard gameplay in my mind, you're likely to perform to your ability.

 

I have a problem.

I'm in a certain HBD league, and all I do is win. Win, win, win, all day long.
But, because I win by one run a lot, I'm having problems getting the respect I deserve. Any suggestions?
I've tried winning by 2 or more, which I do a lot of too, but this winning all the time by 1 gets in the way.

Is that DIAH's only problem?

should i get an internship position at wis as official 'hbd suggestions' liason? i think i'm quite good at it.

come see my handiwork: http://whatifsports.com/forums/Topics.aspx?forumid=506

I'm getting banner ads about having your wedding at the Breakers Palm Beach. Does the computer know that I was just at the Breakers Palm Beach last week? And, if so, why doesn't it know that I'm already married and not a Mormon?

I think if you tried to STFU, people would like you more.  Not sure about respect though.

Far from it.   I don't have time to list them all.

I concur.   Excellent job.

It does know.  And it knows things you don't know.  Expect the divorce papers soon and, soon after that, you'll be converting.  

i think i bring a blendy of searing sarcasm, light humor, powerful insight, and general not-giving-a-crapness, much like you do to this thread. do you concur?

Hold on; I get bent over in the league chat all season 17 and now I'm supposed to STFU? I'll take disliked anyday, thanks.

I don't even know what "blendy" means.  You must have recently returned from Canuckada.   They don't speak English either.  Goddam Frenchies.

Yes, please and thank you in advance.

I don't think he can do anything about the disliked part.  But a STFU would be a win for everyone.

So are you looking for a blendy of STFU and likeability?

I think so.

So, put it in a glass, put salt around the edge...I think we have a STFU margarita, no?

We're having a debate in the draft pick straight to the majors thread. Is tec as dumb as he looks?