ESPN releases 2015 list of the Ultimate Sports Franchise

And the winner is: San Antonio Spurs

Criteria was- Affordability (11.3%): Price of tickets, parking and concessions ??

Coaching (3.2%): Strength of on-field leadership?

Fan Relations (25%): Courtesy by players, coaches and front office toward fans, plus how well a team uses technology to reach fans

Ownership (13.1%): Honesty; loyalty to core players and the local community

Players (14.6%): Effort on the field, likability off it

Stadium Experience (9.8%): Quality of arena; fan-friendliness of environment; frequency of game-day promotions

Title Track (4.6%): Championships won or expected within the lifetime of current fans

Bang For The Buck (18.3%): Wins in the past two years per fan dollar, adjusted for league schedules

The rest of the list is here- Rankings

Nesalk's Maple Laffs are #122 - A.K.A.: Last Place

I go to Colts games and Pacers game, but the outing that I enjoy most is the Indianapolis Indians AAA baseball games (Pirates affiliate). They're most always good, the park is beautiful, clean, and right downtown. Box seats are $16, parking is $5 and close, and I can leave my seat and be on my couch in 35 minutes.

Normally I'd point out all of the reasons why the Leafs are actually God's team, but I'm just too damned excited right now.

Instead I'll leave you with this...

You post 4 times a year and that's all you got?