[Dubya-M-DeesWent2SyriaStupid!]

I thought maybe the superbowl win and the local mob got the city out of the red long enough to fund themselves but screw all others.

[Vigilanteman]

Great sports teams (Stanley Cup as well as Super Bowl) are indicative of talented players, skilled coaches and maybe even competent management in the front office. They have no relation to how a city is doing financially, though they may give the mayor bragging rights and serve as an opiate for the hoi polli.