MINNOWS OF THE AFC ARE THE HEROES OF THE AFC
The Bengals were considered minnows of the AFC. But now they have so much to celebrate after defeating the lowly Lions 41-17 to clinch their first division title since 1990. With their division title victory, the Bengals merchandise is a winner for retailers, as fans stock up for the holidays and to cheer up the team’s first playoff game in 15 years. Sales of merchandise for the 11-3 Bengals this year have almost quadrupled. Winners sell, on no second thoughts!
Back in 1990, the Bengals countered various ups and downs before winning the AFC title. Back then, quarterback Boomer Esiason, The Blond Bomber, was slingin' the ball. Left offensive tackle Anthony Munoz, who went on to become the Pro Football Hall of Fame inductee in 1998, was protection perfection. And the team was led by strong safety David Fulcher. The Bengals rallied for victories over Houston (40-20) and Cleveland (21-14) to win the division. They once again knocked the Astros in a wild-card playoff game, 41-14, but eventually fell to the Los Angeles Raiders, 20-10, in the L.A. Coliseum. That season was highly contentious since the club experienced its highest high and lowest low in a span of one-week from Oct. 1-7. The same season twelve players were accused of rape and eight others were accused of watching, but no criminal charges were filed against them. The lady accepted a $30,000 payment from several players as the compensation and after that signed a waiver which meant that she would not get any more money. Now the bygones are bygones.
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