Among the dwindling number of people who identify themselves as passionate Celtics fans, I would wager that something in the vicinity of 90 percent are extremely unhappy after watching the first 8.5 percent of the schedule unfold; 1-6 wasn't what they had in mind. (Full article: 1087 words)

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