Nov
20
2009
Okay, okay, okay….let’s look on the bright side of the Patriots loss against the Colts. New England’s defense will be much better, next time. No really. The fans, the media, and this week’s cartoon took 4th & 2 as a defining loss, but actually Belichick is very much in transition on defense. (that sneaky, sly fox)These weren’t prideful veteran’s making a last stand. On the field in Indy were mostly young, hungry and fearless second and third year players, even a few rookies. Forty-something fans and media types were crushed by the 35-34 loss, but Belichick’s twenty-something stud defense is already over it, and chomping at the bit. They will devour the Jets next. A win in New Orleans, lead by the defense-in honor of their beleaguered coach-would right the Good Ship Belichick and set up a dream finish to the season for football fans.
Nov
16
2009
If you could own an index stock titled New England sports teams, now would be a good time to sell. The Patriots excruciating loss to the Colts was the final straw. It is painfully clear. None of the four major Boston sports teams can be considered favorites to win a championship-any time soon. The great ride is over. The Patriots are good but not the best, the Red Sox have their hands tied with old players and big money, the big three for the Celtics are going to break down in the Spring, and the Bruins, well, when’s the last time they won anything…On the heels of a Yankee World Series victory, the psyche of the New England sports fan is in tatters.
Nov
09
2009
The Patriots need better offensive play calling, and Notre Dame needs a better head coach. Can we work out a deal, here? Charlie Weiss & Bill Belichick ca$hed in on their Super Bowl successes, but haven’t actually won anything since Mr. Weiss (and Romeo Crennel) left the team following the 2004 season. Belichick’s forte is defense, and a disciplined business-team approach to playing the game. But offense requires a little more imagination, daring and surprise, something the coach they used to call Dr. Doom lacks. The Pats are pass-predictable. Soon, the pretty good Patriots go up against the very good Colts & then the Saints, but Brady will continue to scowl and scream on the sidelines until the team learns to use the pass more Weiss-ly.
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