So what is there I can say?
Virtually everyone in the country without a horse in this race was rooting for my team to lose. And in at least some cases, for if not good reasons, for reasons I've embraced in the past as a Red Sox fan.
The Colts are celebrating on the field, and you know, abstractly, I can understand what they are feeling. We, too, were the underdog once. And my baseball team was too. I know what they're feeling and I can't begrudge them (well, aside from Peyton Manning--I concede nothing about him).
What can I say? That I was really, really hoping my team could get their fourth Super Bowl championship in six years this year, because then the Joe Montana / Tom Brady comparisons could really be solidified?
That gee, it would've been nice if he'd set some more postseason records? If he got his third Super Bowl MVP?
I could, and I'd be telling the truth...but who would really sympathize? Certainly not the Colts fans who've just been hoping to see their team go to the Super Bowl once, hoping to see their quarterback just get a chance.
Frankly, this Patriots squad was a team of overachievers all year. Just being in this game this season with this team was an accomplishment. And the Colts won, fair and square. They really, truly beat us and have a lot to be proud of. Loser lines, I know. But like I already mentioned, what else can I really say?
I know it's classy that you don't mention it, but on the topic of 'fair-and-square' -- this game featured some terrible officiating.
Posted by: Joe | January 21, 2007 at 22:47
i won't say they didn't beat us fair & square either. that being said, i wouldn't shed a single tear if somehow Chicago comes up the victor in Miami either.
Posted by: Dawn | January 21, 2007 at 22:59
As an impartial spectator, I was getting a little tired of the Patriots. I respect the team immensely, but the whole "we get no respect" act was growing a little thin. That being said, no rational human being could ever root for the Peyton Manning face. Everyone needs to lose now and then, and hopefully Belichick, Brady, Bruschi and everyone else will be classy in defeat. You guys have been the best franchise in the league for the past 5ish years, and I'd still take Brady over Manning anyday. Congrats to you, and go Bears.
Posted by: Mike | January 21, 2007 at 23:01
Too bad it had to end as it did. 30 minutes from the SB. However, the Colts are a good team and will represent the AFC well. We did over achieve this year. People were hoping for the playoffs--we got to the championship game. All you can ask for is a chance to play--we got it and lost. But it was good entertainment and I enjoyed the whole season. Got to go to a few games with you and what can be better than that! Now it's GO SOX!! Let the ticket hunt begin.
Posted by: Dad | January 22, 2007 at 16:01
Quit whining. Brady is a loser on and off the field. He hasn't won a Super bowl since Weiss left for Notre Dame. And now that his private life has exposed him for the prick he is his game is going to suffer even more. I can't wait to see his buttface when they down again this season!!!
Posted by: Mark | June 23, 2007 at 00:53