I did the same as a lot of people... bet Blame, rooted for Zenyatta.
The excitement of the day wasn't in question... it's the use of the word brilliant. That's what I disagree with.
One mans brilliant article is anothers drivel, I suppose.
It began with "you"

and read as if there were a contest to see just how wordy the thing could get.
Anyone on this forum would have written a more readable, make-you-feel-like-you-were-there kind account.