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Why the Rally Possum is the Browns' real MVP

Published: Oct 09, 2018 at 06:42 AM

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Nick Toney

Editor, The Checkdown

Nocturnal marsupials officially hold the fate of the 2018 Browns in their fuzzy little paws.

Think about it: A possum appeared before Cleveland snapped a 635-day losing streak in September.

Browns fan just secured a possum 😳

(via steve_bertolino/Instagram) pic.twitter.com/k6Oqet5Kcs
— Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) September 21, 2018

It reappeared in the video below for coach Hue Jackson's first AFC North win.

Coincidence? I think not!

🚨 Rally Possum sighting at @FEStadium this morning!! 🚨 pic.twitter.com/XNfPMPusIe
— Cleveland Browns (@Browns) October 7, 2018

Not sold? The man who entrapped the original possum, Greg Pleasant, was back at FirstEnergy Stadium. The reason: To celebrate his possum-wrangling prowess.

It was an HONOR to host our #RallyPossum Wrangler (aka Greg Pleasant) as today's Dawg Pound Captain! pic.twitter.com/KODuKnfuHD
— Cleveland Browns (@Browns) October 7, 2018

Still not sold? Let's dive deep into the history of possums as good-luck athletic omens.

There is only one logical conclusion here.

Browns need to bring a possum to every game
— The Checkdown (@thecheckdown) September 21, 2018

Change the 'Dawg Pound' to the 'Possum Pound' and watch the wins pour in.

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