Connecticut's been fairly exposed lately, losing at Tennessee. Though they did beat Florida there as well. On the other hand, they also lost to Princeton and LSU at home.
No, the point is limbs and ledges are dangerous things to be out on. The phrase originates because you're making a claim that is shaky. Being on a ledge or a limb is a shaky thing to be on, because either can give way. [expletive], I'm Kyle.
And the bonus is that it sucks for the White Sox, not that they had much of a chance this year anyway. I have to admit, I don't care about the White Sox. But I also don't live in Chicago or know any White Sox fans. Nobody cares about the White Sox in Chicago either.