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Am I the Syndicate's lone Patriots fan?

Sloonei wrote:Am I the Syndicate's lone Patriots fan?

I am obligated to be a patriots fan. My boss comes from Boston. My wife's American family come from Boston.

Hamish even has little patriots onesies.

Also, I have no love for the Falcons, so I'm all in on the Patriots, even though in my heart of hearts I believe "Patriots win the Super Bowl" is boring news.

Golden wrote:

Sloonei wrote:Am I the Syndicate's lone Patriots fan?

I am obligated to be a patriots fan. My boss comes from Boston. My wife's American family come from Boston.

Hamish even has little patriots onesies.

Also, I have no love for the Falcons, so I'm all in on the Patriots, even though in my heart of hearts I believe "Patriots win the Super Bowl" is boring news.

Ya know, Benedict Arnold may not have been popular with his home base, but at least he was remembered for doing something important.

That analogy is a stretch, I know.
But it's not a stretch to call Brady and the Patriots "cheaters".

The dirty birds are the team America needs but doesn't deserve right now.

Sloonei wrote:Am I the Syndicate's lone Patriots fan?

I'm a huge Pats fan, no worries you aren't alone!

You Patriots fans are as welcome with me come Super Bowl Sunday as Republicans are welcome with Dom and DH in the Politics thread. Just saying.

G-Man wrote:You Patriots fans are as welcome with me come Super Bowl Sunday as Republicans are welcome with Dom and DH in the Politics thread. Just saying.

I'll be rooting for the Falcons in a room full of Patriots fans.

G-Man wrote:You Patriots fans are as welcome with me come Super Bowl Sunday as Republicans are welcome with Dom and DH in the Politics thread. Just saying.

Most comforting.

Golden wrote:

G-Man wrote:You Patriots fans are as welcome with me come Super Bowl Sunday as Republicans are welcome with Dom and DH in the Politics thread. Just saying.

Most comforting.

I've been a Miami Dolphins fan since I was about five years old. Dan Marino was one of my childhood heroes. The Dolphins have had only limited success since Marino retired. Part of that is management ineptitude and part of it is due to the sustained success of the Patriots. It's a division rivalry thing mostly, though I did think Brady was too cocky for my taste when he shot to stardom. I look forward to New England becoming average again when Brady retires, because it means parity may finally return to the AFC East.

Out of curiosity, is anyone planning on watching the Pro Bowl tonight? I typically do not.

G-Man wrote:

Golden wrote:

G-Man wrote:You Patriots fans are as welcome with me come Super Bowl Sunday as Republicans are welcome with Dom and DH in the Politics thread. Just saying.

Most comforting.

I've been a Miami Dolphins fan since I was about five years old. Dan Marino was one of my childhood heroes. The Dolphins have had only limited success since Marino retired. Part of that is management ineptitude and part of it is due to the sustained success of the Patriots. It's a division rivalry thing mostly, though I did think Brady was too cocky for my taste when he shot to stardom. I look forward to New England becoming average again when Brady retires, because it means parity may finally return to the AFC East.

But Jimmy Garappolo! I unfortunately think Belichick is more responsible for this sustained greatness than Brady. Brady is just the perfect person to win within his system. I'd expect them to remain very good after Brady is gone.

I don't think a team can lose Tom Brady without missing a beat, but yeah I do expect New England to remain a strong team after he's gone (until Belichick retires). It might mean the difference between going to the AFC Championship game every year and merely being in playoff contention every year though.

I probably won't even watch the Super Bowl.

My attention has already moved on to college basketball (where currently, Cincinnati is ranked 14 and Oregon is ranked 13).

Atlanta making New England look stupid.

That is all.

Pretty good game so far. The commercials have been terrible though. The only funny one so far was the Skittles commercial.

This is a lot of fun.

I just peeked at the score. 21-0 Atlanta? Whoa!

Metalmarsh89 wrote:I just peeked at the score. 21-0 Atlanta? Whoa!

Freeman TD, Hooper TD, then a pick six after three holding penalties in the row by Atlanta.

What time does the game start?

Sloonei wrote:What time does the game start?

You must be a NE fan.

I sure am, this game is in the bag, Tom Terrific, ring #5, #freebrady. So when does it start?

The life of a Patriots fan. So accustomed to being in the Super Bowl that an abysmal first half has you joking around.

I've seen this before, here comes 4 unanswered touchdown drives to open the second half.

I do just assume they'll be here every year, tbh.

Oh look, that's a decent second half start.

I've seen more of the Patriots' punter than anybody else tonight.

Sloonei wrote:I've seen this before, here comes 4 unanswered touchdown drives to open the second half.

See? There's one down, three to go.

Tom Brady's tears taste like Skittles.

T-Mobile commercials may win the night with their 50 shades spoofs.

G-Man wrote:Tom Brady's tears taste like Skittles.

Spoiler: show

But let's be honest, he gets to go home to a big fancy house, filled with expensive gadgets and toys, children who love him, and a gorgeous supermodel wife, all while still under a multi-million dollar contract with a dominant football team.

Each night, I get to go home to a small, cozy home with excellent housemates, ones who are supportive, love to play board games, and enjoy cooking dinners together with me. We make a home together, comfort each other, keep each other informed.

Who needs a big fancy house? Just think about how long it would take to walk from the den to the fridge to grab a beer.

G-Man wrote:T-Mobile commercials may win the night with their 50 shades spoofs.

I usually make an effort to ignore ads but both of these have made me laugh.

Sloonei wrote:

Thanks for the timeout Atlanta.

Best football of the game this quarter.

At the very least this charge has spared the Pats and their fans of embarrassment and provided some entertainment.

I don't even have to check the score to know what's going on. I just have to follow Sloonei's posts in this thread. :P

Sloonei's mood: ecstatic

Extra Super Bowl

Super-Super Bowl, if you will.

Is that what they call free football?

Best football game I've ever watched.
Season-ending championship games this sports season have been untouchable.

White or Brady for MVP, it's a toss up.

Tom Brady's tears of joy taste like those awful green apple Skittles.

Sloonei wrote:Best football game I've ever watched.
Season-ending championship games this sports season have been untouchable.

Caveliers came back from 3-1 deficit to win. (Cleveland gets first sports championship in decades)
Cubs came back from 3-1 deficit. (Cubs get first World Series championship in over a century)
Patriots come back from a halftime 25 point deficit. (Patriots get first Super Bowl win in a whopping two years)


It would have been more exciting if it was the Falcons. :P

Atlanta should be razed.

Sports are a merciless thing.

Sloonei wrote:Best football game I've ever watched.
Season-ending championship games this sports season have been untouchable.

It was a good game at times. I rate it this way:

Anthem: B
1sr Quarter: B+
2nd Quarter: B-
Halftime Show: B+
3rd Quarter: B-
4th Quarter: A-
Overtime: D
Commercials: C-

Epignosis wrote:Atlanta should be razed.

Way too late for that. The Flames left town in 1980.

I talk a lot of shit about the NFL. I do dislike the league itself greatly for a number of reasons. But I can't pretend for a second that I don't have an emotional investment in the success of this team. I was 9 when Tom Brady burst onto the scene. The Tuck Rule game is one of my most vivid sports memories, and I've been closely following Brady's career and this team ever since then. The last few years it has become increasingly apparent that I am watching an all time great, if not THE all time great at the game and there's no way I can't not appreciate that. I grew up with the foundation of that legacy and now I'm continuing to enjoy it as a (sort of) adult. Football is a really cool game and I'm glad I've been able to watch the Patriots win 5 Super Bowls and counting. The NFL just sucks.

Sorry, everyone else. I know this is the opposite of what everyone else wants.

Lol @ Michael Strahan taking over for Willie after one too many "motherfuckers".
And the obligatory booing of Goodell.

Sloonei wrote:Lol @ Michael Strahan taking over for Willie after one too many "motherfuckers".
And the obligatory booing of Goodell.

Yeah, glad my kids were in bed already. Bring back the three second tape delay.

Sloonei wrote:I know this is the opposite of what everyone else wants.

I'm okay with any Super Bowl champion that isn't the Pittsburgh Steelers.

I just feel terrible for Falcons fans. Some of them have really been waiting their entire lives for an opportunity like this, and I know they could just taste it tonight. I can just imagine how I would feel in their shoes being a fan of another team that hasn't ever won it all.

Enjoy it though, Sloonbeard and timmer.