How stupid is the Sports Illustrated writer?

[rthomas]

Who says this: "Some of the luster had dimmed on this fierce rivalry after a spate of uncharacteristic losses by both teams."

http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/200...ap/index.html

This dude must be from MaryLand.

[WiJoe]

It's an associated press writer.

by the way, it's only going to get worse, so don't sweat it.

[jaimedun34]

If anything, the rivalry will be more intensified after this game.