As a writer, cheering isn’t allowed.

The idea behind this is a fan cannot be objective, which is probably true. (If you want to test this theory, go ask a Cub fan anything about his team. You’ll hear that Felix Pie is a poor man’s Willie Mays or something.)

With the slate of games this weekend, however, it’s going to be impossible not to be a fan.

Two teams, the Chicago White Sox and the Eastern football team, have their destinies in their control.

And both teams are peaking at the right time.

The White Sox withstood the charging Cleveland Indians, sweeping them in Cleveland to head into the playoffs with momentum. Then, they began to play their best baseball.

Things aren’t too dissimilar with the football team.

The Panthers also struggled before playing the games that really matter – Ohio Valley Conference games.

But just like the South Siders, Eastern peaked when they had to.

The Panthers have dismantled all three OVC teams they’ve faced, just like the White Sox have beat up on the two teams they’ve faced in the postseason.

They both play styles that are hard to dislike. The Panthers’ defense punishes opponents either with echoing hits or by scoring multiple touchdowns.

Both teams can run.

Also, it’s important to mention there’s an uncanny resemblance between Eastern head coach Bob Spoo and White Sox manager Ozzie Guillen.

And, both teams are winners.

They’ve proven it so far this season, battling adversity and low expectations.

All that’s left for these teams is to finish what they’ve started.

For Eastern, it begins with a trip Saturday to Murray State. The Racers (1-5, 0-3 OVC) best player, junior running back Chad Cook, should have a long afternoon against a Panther defense that swarms ball carriers like frat guys swarm a drunk girl. (Well, even as an independent, I’d swarm too.)

Then the Panthers take on all three Tennessee schools, which have a combined 4-5 record. Finally, the schedule ends with a trip to Jacksonville State, a place where Eastern has never won.

However, the good news is Eastern is playing like the OVC’s best team and shouldn’t lose.

The White Sox enter the World Series (wow, can’t type that enough), against the Astros. Both teams can pitch, but the Sox do it better. They’re playing like baseball’s best team, and if they continue to do so, they should win.

But whether either of these championship scenarios plays out, I encourage these team’s fans to enjoy the moment.

It’s not every day you get to root for a winner. If you don’t believe me, go find some Cub fans – they’ll tell you the same thing.

Dan Woike, a senior journalism major, is a poor man’s…. man. Email him at [email protected] to find out just how poor he is.