Comments on: The Meaning of the 2007 Patriots

By: Fenway Gal

Fenway Gal — Thu, 14 Feb 2008 20:59:23 +0000

Not being much of a football fan, but still being able to watch the game on a fuzzy Fox TV, I have to say that the audience got what it paid for–an excellent, nail-biting game. I can’t wax as poetic on the Patriots as many others out there, but–may I say it?–this is one reason I love baseball. It’s still flukey, luck still plays a big part in it, but after 162 games and a slew of playoffs, you’re much more likely to crown the best team in the end. The violent nature of football, of course, precludes multi-game playoffs, but…the Pats did beat the Giants in the regular season. So they were 1-1 against each other. The Giants just won the title because they won second.

By: Steve Silver

Steve Silver — Mon, 11 Feb 2008 20:29:59 +0000

Thanks for writing what I’ve been thinking. 18-0 is worth celebrating even if the Pats didn’t win the Big Game. Heck, even in losing, they still gave us one of the most compelling Super Bowl’s ever. Brady & Company deserve a hearty “booyah!” for delivering an exciting, memorable season.

By: Margo Smith

Margo Smith — Sun, 10 Feb 2008 17:51:54 +0000

Rob, you have hit the nail on the head. Any chance the VP of Red Sox Nation has pull on having a parade for the Patriots? I’m kidding — the moment has passed, but wouldn’t it be wonderful. I know that this past fall and winter, we scheduled our weekends around Patriots games. They have entertained and delighted with excellence. You are right = that should be celebrated. I only wish each and every Patriot knew our sentiments.

By: Deb

Deb — Fri, 08 Feb 2008 16:57:56 +0000

And so… no confetti…no parade…no duckboats!
An amazing season of 18-0 deserves to be celebrated. How quickly we forget.

By: Tom Smith

Tom Smith — Fri, 08 Feb 2008 16:14:14 +0000

Here here! You are obviously someone who understands what is really important (witness that you actually heard your 8 year old son’s comment through your disappointment at Samuel’s missed interception). I think in time most of us will catch up to you. Good post, Rob.

By: Flo F

Flo F — Fri, 08 Feb 2008 15:34:33 +0000

Rob,
Well said! Thanks for speaking for those of us who are still somewhat numb or can’t express ourselves as eloquently as you do! My appreciation of what the Patriots did this year has only grown over the past few days and I had to turn off the TV the other night when a “home grown” sportscaster stated that it was time to move on from the disappointing Patriots. Aargh, how quickly we forget.