I'm rewatching 36 right now. Two immediate reactions: Pats' physicality and hitting in this game was next level (and in many cases illegal under today's rules, but a great product); and Summerall and Madden were just awesome.
Embarrassment of Riches Pats Fan Question: Your Favorite Pats SB?
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I've always believed that Otis Smith screwed up his INT return and should have scored but have never confirmed this.
I did this as well. My favorite part is Martz's face as the confetti is coming down.
He should have walked into the end zone, no idea how he did not score on that play.
One of the great John Madden moments. As the final drive progresses, he admits he was wrong.
Does anyone think Romo, Aikman or Olsen does that? They likely just ignore and move forward.
Does anyone think Romo, Aikman or Olsen does that? They likely just ignore and move forward.
He absolutely tackled himself with his own DTs ass. Pats had many chances to put this game away up 14-3. Two great chances for INTs prior to the McGinest holding call/Tebucky return. Basically zero offense in the second half prior to the last drive.
What jumped out to me was how focused on the game they both were. 99.9% of the commentary was about the actual plays happening in real time, yet it was very entertaining. No schticks or faux excitement. It was awesome. I think Aikman has that focus in him but he struggles to be entertaining at the same time. Not Romo.
Looks like he cut in to avoid the OL, and then maybe Warner trips him? Yah, that's my story, and I'll stick with it.
The Falcons game. It was the embodiment of Tom Brady, the comeback kid. I know he made some errors, including even after the comeback started, the sensational catch by Jules could have been an interception. But he said fuck it, back to the huddle, get the next play from Josh and LFG. And, on the winning drive, he put the ball inches from the ideal spot on every pass. I don't think there was anybody in the stadium who didn't know what the outcome was going to be when it got to OT.
Finally, I really think Tom got complete buy-in from his teammates that they were going to win with his "have to play better, stronger, faster" challenge on the sidelines, and other challenges like that.
Finally, I really think Tom got complete buy-in from his teammates that they were going to win with his "have to play better, stronger, faster" challenge on the sidelines, and other challenges like that.