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These are indeed strange times we be livin' in...
Ron has had an epiphany. Says a Dynasty ain't over 'til it's over, and this one isn't over no matter what happens next Sunday...
This may be Bill's greatest victory...to date.
Bowl of Crow served - BostonHerald.com
Ron has had an epiphany. Says a Dynasty ain't over 'til it's over, and this one isn't over no matter what happens next Sunday...
This may be Bill's greatest victory...to date.
INDIANAPOLIS — Crow is probably not the healthiest of meals and arguably not the tastiest either, but sometimes it is well deserved. Today, as the NFL kicks off Super Bowl XLVI week, it seems an appropriate dining experience.
On Nov. 7, the Herald ran a lengthy obituary for the Patriots [team stats]’ long-running dynasty following their 24-20 loss to the team they will meet again Sunday at Lucas Oil Stadium in Super Bowl XLVI, the New York Giants.
“Dynasties do not end in spectacular collapse or fiery conflagration. They end from the corrosive effect of winning, eaten bit by bit until the edge is no longer on your side of the line of scrimmage . . . That’s how the good old days become the good old days — one small mistake at a time until your edge is gone and what is left is one dogfight after another.
“That is who the Patriots are now. They are a team doing its best, but not always enough. They are not a dynasty any more. They are a team running with the pack: closer to the head of it than the rear but headed in the wrong direction.”
Thus inspired by yours truly, the Patriots didn’t lose another game. They won 10 straight to reach their fourth Super Bowl in the past 11 years under the direction of Tom Brady [stats], Bill Belichick and Bob Kraft, and I’m glad I could help.
While one can argue the merits of the Patriots dynasty over those of the Packers, Steelers, 49ers and Cowboys, with their return to Super Bowl XLVI there’s one thing you can’t argue: A dynasty ain’t over till it’s over. So, excuse me while I go broil the bird and wash down some crow with a bottle of cabernet from Drew Bledsoe’s Doubleback Winery.
Bon appetit!
Bowl of Crow served - BostonHerald.com