Well I was a fervant Giroux/Giroud enthusiast (that could probably still could be salvaged by a well done fic), and I liked all the talk about Sidney Crosby/Aaron Rodgers in past deke threads.
But I also agree with you about the appeal of marginal/lesser known players finding solace in someone from a different sport but similar situation.
It's that different-yet-similar dynamic that makes the idea of cross sports ships incredibly interesting to me. Like, players may not be aware of the super specific/inner details of their partner's sport, but there are many things universal about sports so there are many general commonalities. They understand the competitive drive to win and be the best, the desire to fit in and belong with the guys, the pressures of fame, the responsibilites of leadership and being a good teammate, the devastation of injuries, the fickle nature of contract negotiations etc etc
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From: (Anonymous)But I also agree with you about the appeal of marginal/lesser known players finding solace in someone from a different sport but similar situation.
It's that different-yet-similar dynamic that makes the idea of cross sports ships incredibly interesting to me. Like, players may not be aware of the super specific/inner details of their partner's sport, but there are many things universal about sports so there are many general commonalities. They understand the competitive drive to win and be the best, the desire to fit in and belong with the guys, the pressures of fame, the responsibilites of leadership and being a good teammate, the devastation of injuries, the fickle nature of contract negotiations etc etc