http://www.midwestsportsfans.com/2008/10/nascar-on-jimmie-johnson-and-dynasties/ A sports blog by and for Midwest Sports Fans Sun, 08 Nov 2009 01:56:56 -0600 http://wordpress.org/?v=abc hourly 1 http://www.midwestsportsfans.com/2008/10/nascar-on-jimmie-johnson-and-dynasties/comment-page-1/#comment-725 JRod Tue, 21 Oct 2008 04:52:04 +0000 http://www.midwestsportsfans.com/?p=504#comment-725 I always think that dynastic performances by either individuals or teams is good for sports, as long as they do not last for TOO long, as long as the dominance does not preclude others from at least being competitive. (At that point, it just becomes boring.) But there is something special about watching greatness, and about a succession of underdogs trying to "slay the dragon." When it actually happens, and the dynasty is broken, it makes it that much more exciting. I always think that dynastic performances by either individuals or teams is good for sports, as long as they do not last for TOO long, as long as the dominance does not preclude others from at least being competitive. (At that point, it just becomes boring.) But there is something special about watching greatness, and about a succession of underdogs trying to “slay the dragon.” When it actually happens, and the dynasty is broken, it makes it that much more exciting.

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