Hmmm: Is there apathy toward the 1996 Patriots?

[thechris]

Was it in 1996 when we played the Steelers in "Fog Bowl II"? The game when Curtis Martin could not be stopped and on the first play Bledsoe threw a bomb to Terry Glenn.

The 1996 team was a great team and as a kid, them beating the Jags in the AFC Title Game was one of my happiest football watching moments.

 

[italian pat patriot]

Was it in 1996 when we played the Steelers in "Fog Bowl II"? The game when Curtis Martin could not be stopped and on the first play Bledsoe threw a bomb to Terry Glenn.

The 1996 team was a great team and as a kid, them beating the Jags in the AFC Title Game was one of my happiest football watching moments.

i remember perfectly the throw made by Drew to Terry Glenn - what a catch it was...

when we took the lead i was very excited and i was hoping...

the play that destroyed us was the kick off return...td...

 

[Sean Pa Patriot]

The Pitt game was great playoff win, in fact it was the last time Parcells had playoff magic.. Bledsoe , Glenn, and Martin were all in there prime, who could also forget Tedy Bruschi made a int in that game as well.. Lots of good memories of that team.. But I take the 85 team over that over for sentimental reasons..

 

[Pats726]

yes...I do remember that team...and they were special!!! I also remember the rally in City Hall plaza...that I attended on the Saturday...in the bitter cold!!! And hearing and seeing all teh Patriot players as they were introduced...and I remember the loudest appluase for Sam gash who was on IR and out..Bill Parcells last New England event...and seeing the busses roll out and onto NO!!!!

 

[oldskool138]

I think the aftermath of the '96 SB left such a bad taste in our collective mouths that we are loathe to remember it. Parcells leaving. Martin leaving shortly thereafter and having a HOF career. The kick-off touchdown. The Pete Carrol disaster. Etc, etc.

It was a different era. They still played at the old Foxborough Stadium. They never had the quiet confidence that we have been accustomed to today. I enjoyed that season. The Fog Bowl II was awesome as I had the pleasure of watching that game with a bunch of Steeler fans. I remember the hey-day of the Bledsoe/Glenn combo. Ted Johnson stuffing the run and blowing up QB's. Troy Brown in his prime. I wish I still had my Ben Coates jersey.

Don't forget '96!

 

[PantsB]

Honestly, I think its because many Pats fans were not big fans then, either because they're bandwagon fans, were too young or whatever reason. I think those are the fans that also hate Bledsoe, have no connection to Martin, etc etc