OT: This was not the Patriots year. We knew that.

[Robertelamin]

Up until 2004, none of them were.

I went to UConn for four years and didn’t meet a single Patriots fan.

2001 but yeah.

 

[Horatio]

BTW, both reviews on Eagles TDs were called correctly. So pats fans can Shut up about that. On the second especially, clearly he was a runner regardless of what chris c wants to say.

I also do not get how CT residents can be Pats fans...

Collingsworth wanted those calls to go the Patriots way even after they didn't.

 

[Fishy]

2001 but yeah.

No, the first one didn’t shake them loose.

They were still Giants fans after that one.

After 2004, it was over.

 

[RoderickSpode]

I also do not get how CT residents can be Pats fans...

Well I can’t speak for everyone, but some of us grew up 75 minutes from Foxboro, have gone to Pats games all our lives, and didn’t grow up rooting for New York sports teams. Other than that, yeah, it makes no sense.

 

[Jimmy Serrano]

Up until 2004, none of them were.

I went to UConn for four years and didn’t meet a single Patriots fan.

This is the worst thing about Pats fans. They rooted for other teams up until the tuck rule went the way of the Dodo bird.

 

[8893]

Saddest Upstater thread, ever.

 

[Travelman6]

Collingsworth wanted those calls to go the Patriots way even after they didn't.

Oh it was totally clear. For me, he is one of the most insufferable commentators I can think of. His voice literally sounds like he gargles a cup of &^%$ every few minutes and tries to talk immediately after..

 

[Devland]

Collingsworth wanted those calls to go the Patriots way even after they didn't.

Collingsworth is almost as annoying as John Madden was. Both like to talk without saying anything.

 

[willie99]

I didn't know that, I expected them to win. But the Eagles played great and won and they're champions.

Only one team can win it all, and it's their moment

 

[upstater]

They were favored right up to the second Brady dropped the football.

And they were playing a team with its backup quarterback.

Horrible loss. Horrible. Worried about the future - aging quarterback, no backup plan, a coach who just had his invincibility bubble popped.

Dicey times.

No. When your D can't stop them, you can't expect more than 600 yards of offense. Offense did its job. The D did not. You seem to not understand basic things. If you had said the Patriots would have 600+ yards of O and one turnover before the game, you would not have marked this one as a loss. And the reason it is: defense. Which has been really bad all year.

I went into this in depth before the game.

 

[Robertelamin]

Saddest Upstater thread, ever.

Give him a break. It probably hurts him more than the Penn St scandal.

 

[upstater]

This is the worst thing about Pats fans. They rooted for other teams up until the tuck rule went the way of the Dodo bird.

I used to go to Patriots games in the 1970s and 1980s. All my friends were Patriots fans.

 

[TRest]

Up until 2004, none of them were.

I went to UConn for four years and didn’t meet a single Patriots fan.

This is correct. I grew up in central ct and went to uconn in early 80’s. If you weren’t a Giants fan you were a cowboys/Steelers/dolphins fan. There were no jets fans or patriots fans.

 

[upstater]

Give him a break. It probably hurts him more than the Penn St scandal.

I will cry in my 5 Super Bowl victory mugs.

 

[upstater]

Belichick should be questioned hard on this one. Not playing Malcom Butler on D was criminal. Yeah, he was sick this week, but that's not all of it. He played on special teams.

As long as he didn't kill somebody, he should have played. That's on BB.

Would have been better than Bademosi for sure.

 

[TRest]

I will cry in my 5 Super Bowl victory mugs.

Sounds like you have already started.

 

[Jimmy Serrano]

I used to go to Patriots games in the 1970s and 1980s. All my friends were Patriots fans.

Would you like a cookie?

 

[TRest]

I used to go to Patriots games in the 1970s and 1980s. All my friends were Patriots fans.

What town were you from?

 

[upstater]

BTW, both reviews on Eagles TDs were called correctly. So pats fans can Shut up about that. On the second especially, clearly he was a runner regardless of what chris c wants to say.

I also do not get how CT residents can be Pats fans...

Whatever on the catches. Those are bang bang plays. I don't get caught up in them (though if the shoe were on the other foot, you'd be the first one crying). But the refs really shouldn't miss basic procedural stuff like the 4th down pass to Foles. You can't have 5 guys in the backfield. It's illegal. You have to have 2 guys covering up the tackles. That's basic football.

 

[upstater]

Would you like a cookie?

With 5 rings on it, yes.

 

[upstater]

What town were you from?

New Haven.

 

[intlzncster]

Would have been better than Bademosi for sure.

Very well might have cost them the game. Because of the knock on effect down the CB depth chart. Flat out terrible move by BB. One of the worst of his career.

 

[UCDaveD]

FLY EAGLES FLY!

 

[traitor71]

Collingsworth wanted those calls to go the Patriots way even after they didn't.

Collinsworth should be ashamed of himself for some of his commentary in this game. Totally annoying on the play where Cooks got knocked out, and his rant on the Eagles score with the runner jumping over the goal line was disgraceful. He simply could not understand that the receiver caught the ball and took a few steps with it before diving to the goal line. He just wasn't going to give in on what was one of the most obvious touchdowns in the history of football.

 

[Excalibur]

Whatever on the catches. Those are bang bang plays. I don't get caught up in them (though if the shoe were on the other foot, you'd be the first one crying). But the refs really shouldn't miss basic procedural stuff like the 4th down pass to Foles. You can't have 5 guys in the backfield. It's illegal. You have to have 2 guys covering up the tackles. That's basic football.

If the outside receiver gets confirmation from the official, it’s legal. Jeffrey did.