I don't believe in 'DOOM.' I don't believe in 'Because Cal.' I don't believe that Cal athletics and Cal fans are fated to suffer endless pain and suffering. But damned if it doesn't make you wonder.
In the end, I've seen too many good times, too many good moments, to believe in that type of stuff. But there are other things I don't believe in, as it relates to sports fandom: Karma, justice, fairness. The universe will do you no favors.
Just so we're clear on this: Hawaii winning this game, in those circumstances, is not an upset.