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It's called comeuppance. Those of us who cheered (I am one, and not at all ashamed), cheer for the punishment now fitting the crime. The tainted "dynasty" of this decade is now officially over...three straight years without a title and now most certainly four. As for Tom getting hurt...no one wishes another pain, but he will heal and live to walk and play again, and getting hurt is part of football...as anyone who played high school football knows. Now, as a Steelers fan, I feel we have a much better chance of getting back to the big game, 'cause we can't sem to beat Brady when it counts!!
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That's the best you can do? I know you're hurting, and I'll leave you be. However, ignorance knows not proximity. Levels?? What kind of crap is that?

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dahlmike wrote:

That's the best you can do? I know you're hurting, and I'll leave you be. However, ignorance knows not proximity. Levels?? What kind of crap is that?

I wasn't going to elaborate, because I didn't feel it was necessary. But since you asked...

"Those of us who cheered (I am one, and not at all ashamed)"
Reasons #1 and #2 you're wrong. You cheered, and you're not ashamed. There's something seriously wrong with your head, plain and simple.

"the punishment now fitting the crime"
Reason #3. What's Tom Brady's crime? Don't say SpyGate, because that was Belichick. And as much as this hurts the team, Belichick and the fans, it hurts Brady the most.

"The tainted "dynasty" of this decade is now officially over"
Reason #4. It's not over. They have a ton of young talent, and they will reload and come back next year. They'll still make the playoffs this year, for that matter.

"'cause we can't sem to beat Brady when it counts"
The only accurate statement you've made so far.

And I think it's funny that someone who cheered at another person's injury wants to play the "ignorant" card. Hilarious. If you really want me to go into WHY (Pacman Jones) I made (Chris Henry) that dig (OJ Mayo) on West Virginia, I can. It's not difficult.

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Pat wrote:

I wasn't going to elaborate, because I didn't feel it was necessary. But since you asked...

"Those of us who cheered (I am one, and not at all ashamed)"
Reasons #1 and #2 you're wrong. You cheered, and you're not ashamed. There's something seriously wrong with your head, plain and simple.

"the punishment now fitting the crime"
Reason #3. What's Tom Brady's crime? Don't say SpyGate, because that was Belichick. And as much as this hurts the team, Belichick and the fans, it hurts Brady the most.

"The tainted "dynasty" of this decade is now officially over"
Reason #4. It's not over. They have a ton of young talent, and they will reload and come back next year. They'll still make the playoffs this year, for that matter.

"'cause we can't sem to beat Brady when it counts"
The only accurate statement you've made so far.

And I think it's funny that someone who cheered at another person's injury wants to play the "ignorant" card. Hilarious. If you really want me to go into WHY (Pacman Jones) I made (Chris Henry) that dig (OJ Mayo) on West Virginia, I can. It's not difficult.

There is nothing wrong with my head. I am a fan, who, like you, is biased, I do not envy the Pats success, for we have had much more in our history. I feel cheated out of two Super Bowls by Spygate. I cheered the "loss" of Brady and it's implications, not the injury. They just happen to coincide in this sport. We'll see about your young talent...not impressive versus KC. Regardless, as true fans know, even an average season has plenty of gem moments to relish throughout the years. As far as WV, I've lived here less than a year and cannot stress enough that most of these folks have real issues. However, my business is thriving so I'm stuck for awhile. Dynasties don't take four or five year breaks...unless you can bookend another couple championships on the backend.

I end with Good Luck/God Bless

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dahlmike wrote:

There is nothing wrong with my head. I am a fan, who, like you, is biased, I do not envy the Pats success, for we have had much more in our history. I feel cheated out of two Super Bowls by Spygate. I cheered the "loss" of Brady and it's implications, not the injury. They just happen to coincide in this sport. We'll see about your young talent...not impressive versus KC. Regardless, as true fans know, even an average season has plenty of gem moments to relish throughout the years. As far as WV, I've lived here less than a year and cannot stress enough that most of these folks have real issues. However, my business is thriving so I'm stuck for awhile. Dynasties don't take four or five year breaks...unless you can bookend another couple championships on the backend.

I end with Good Luck/God Bless

I'm sorry - there is a reason why even home teams cheer when someone on the visiting team is hurt and gets up and off the field. It is called sportsmanship and is something that is sadly lacking nowdays. Wouldn't you be ticked if people would have been excited, and would actually say it, had Big Ben really been hurt in his motorcycle accident?

As for feeling "cheated" out of two Super Bowls by "Spygate" (which is total bull, but that is another post) - just remember, even if you know the play on either side of the ball you still have to execute. Lets face it, Pittsburgh didn't have the players or the ability to stop NE - like almost everyone else in the league.

By the way, I am not a rabid NE fan - just a fan who appreciates good ball!

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Pat wrote:

I wasn't going to elaborate, because I didn't feel it was necessary. But since you asked...

"Those of us who cheered (I am one, and not at all ashamed)"
Reasons #1 and #2 you're wrong. You cheered, and you're not ashamed. There's something seriously wrong with your head, plain and simple.

"the punishment now fitting the crime"
Reason #3. What's Tom Brady's crime? Don't say SpyGate, because that was Belichick. And as much as this hurts the team, Belichick and the fans, it hurts Brady the most.

"The tainted "dynasty" of this decade is now officially over"
Reason #4. It's not over. They have a ton of young talent, and they will reload and come back next year. They'll still make the playoffs this year, for that matter.

"'cause we can't sem to beat Brady when it counts"
The only accurate statement you've made so far.

And I think it's funny that someone who cheered at another person's injury wants to play the "ignorant" card. Hilarious. If you really want me to go into WHY (Pacman Jones) I made (Chris Henry) that dig (OJ Mayo) on West Virginia, I can. It's not difficult.

You really look like a jerk when you try and defame someone because of where they are from. I am not from West Virginia and WVU is one of the biggest rivals of my favorite college squad, but it's classless and cheap to defame someone as a result of geography. Do you know that there are idiots from every state? I am sure it wouldn't take long to amass a laundry list of idiots from Massachusetts and Hawaii.

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I refer back to the comment above that mentioned SPORTSMANSHIP. It's a sad day when people cheer when ANYONE suffers an injury. If you truly believe a player is "getting what they deserve", be very careful what you do in your own life. That belief of "What goes around comes around" may come back to bite you in the behind.

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I don't believe people are cheering that Tom Brady hurt his knee... I believe they are cheering because after all the Pats drama (and cheating) ... they are now experience karmic retribution AS A TEAM.

I didn't cheer for Tom Brady getting injured -- it's unsportsmanlike and it's very uncool when ANY player gets injured on the field... but the overall position his injury then put the Pats in .. that did give me hope that the Jets stand a very solid chance this year.

So, I don't think people think Tom Brady deserved to be injured -- he didn't do anything. Additionally, the Pats can now prove they are a solid team even without their golden boy. QB may be the most important position on the field... but the second most important position is back up QB .... now it's time for the Pats to shine.

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don't even know where to begin,so i won't

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CB810 wrote:

You really look like a jerk when you try and defame someone because of where they are from. I am not from West Virginia and WVU is one of the biggest rivals of my favorite college squad, but it's classless and cheap to defame someone as a result of geography. Do you know that there are idiots from every state? I am sure it wouldn't take long to amass a laundry list of idiots from Massachusetts and Hawaii.

u can get mad and upset all you want but isnt it sadder to say that tom brady deserves it for what his coach does??? im sorry im a virginian and am ver y, let me try that again VERY glad that theres no west at the front of that. Everybody has heard or said a west virginian joke get over it and back to the topic at hand

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just to get it straight you think its ok for a man to be punished (more) for what another man does but you havea problem with making fun of west virginians. Dont say im wrong because you didnt say anything about brady you just backed up the person from Wva. My Fiancee was born in Virginia or that title wouldnt be here, her family was born in WVA IVE MET THESE PEOPLE AND THEY DESERVE every joke said. I actually tell them Wva jokes all the time and they laugh because their cousins like that or nephew or whatever. Personally i think the injury is way more important than someone not being able to take a little picking

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(Edited 09/09/08 1:43PM by IlliniBob72)

Over the last four seasons, the Patriots have a record of 52-12. Over the same time period, the Indianapolis Colts have a record of 51-13. They each have one Super Bowl title and the Patriots have one more SB appearance. One could make the case that they have had about the same success over the past four seasons. Yet, the amount of venom and vitriol spewed at the Patriots dwarfs that which the Colts receive. Based on their success, shouldn't the Colts be hated as much as the Patriots if the reason for it is jealousy???

No, I don't think it is jealousy. I think it is two reasons. One, Bill Belicheck is as dry as a piece of toast, and that is probably the BEST thing that can be said about him. Many others will say he is a d-bag, but I don't know him personally, so I really couldn't care less about what kind of person he is.

The second reason is, I believe, the main reason why people love to hate the Patriots, and that is their fans. I never had much interaction with Patriot fans until I started frequenting this site, but I've got to say that the Patriot fans here are, in a word, insufferable. By far the most obnoxious fanbase I've experienced, and that is really saying something considering the fact that I know too many Cub fans. So, congrats, Pats fans.

Anyone who wants to dispute the obnoxiousness (is that a word?) of Patriot fans just has to re-read this piece...

"Why the hell are people cheering about an injury? I realize everyone is insanely jealous of the Patriots."

"For some reason, the Super Bowl loss did nothing to quench the insatiable masses, who would love nothing more than for their team to even compare to the Patriots. I understand the jealousy. I really do."

"Bills fans, Jets fans, be hopeful. Maybe you have a chance at winning the AFC East this year, an accomplishment that the Patriots have monopolized for nearly this entire decade."

And these are just from one blog. Q'ers had to read crap like that for five months last season. I actually liked the Pats and respected them before last season, but man, it was nice seeing them lose, only so their fans might be quiet for a week or two. If Patriot fans want to know why people really hate their team, the majority of them should look in the mirror.

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If you can't enjoy other people's misfortunes than you've never suffered any of your own.

It's football - players get hurt - it's PART of the game.

I'm not cheering his injury or wishing him harm but I DO find it hilarious. How many weeks was he on the Injury Report with "injuries" and this was the first week in YEARS he wasn't on it. Come on... that's funny!

As for kharma - it seems most people don't understand how it works. You can't go around dosing it out.

As for Pats fans taking "the high road" - Yeah, good one. I'm sure Bostonians NEVER cheered or enjoyed an injury of a rival... cough, cough Peyton Manning's bursa sac surgery in his knee... A-Rod getting jawed by Varitek, Pedro Martinez slamming Don Zimmer, Pedro breaking down as a Met... Sure, you've NEVER relished anything like that... on and on.

We all have a little Nelson Munz in us - it's always funnier "Haw, Haw" when it happens to someone else - and we cry foul when someone gets to "Haw, Haw" at us.

Get up, brush yourselves off and take your trash talk beatings like REAL fans. Tell us that you think your team is still in good shape. You can even pretend you believe it if you want!

No one with a shred of decency wishes injury on others, but it's already happened and the rest of the non-Patriots fans of the world are going to add insult to the injury. It's not just funny on multiple levels, it's our right!

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Am I allowed to cheer a Kim Jong Il stroke?

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RichmondSpider wrote:

I'm sorry - there is a reason why even home teams cheer when someone on the visiting team is hurt and gets up and off the field. It is called sportsmanship and is something that is sadly lacking nowdays. Wouldn't you be ticked if people would have been excited, and would actually say it, had Big Ben really been hurt in his motorcycle accident?

As for feeling "cheated" out of two Super Bowls by "Spygate" (which is total bull, but that is another post) - just remember, even if you know the play on either side of the ball you still have to execute. Lets face it, Pittsburgh didn't have the players or the ability to stop NE - like almost everyone else in the league.

By the way, I am not a rabid NE fan - just a fan who appreciates good ball!

It is a bit much for me to claim two SB appearances by the Steelers...but I do feel that they did cheat. Very debatable that it made a difference. I will say again....I did not cheer the injury, I cheered the implications!!!! And Big Ben did get hurt, enough to keep us from possibly defending our SB win. Look at his career stats versus 2006....night and day.

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Who is Kim Jong ll

Don't worry about it... he's a totalitarian heathen, and he's going to Hell.

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IlliniBob72 wrote:

Over the last four seasons, the Patriots have a record of 52-12. Over the same time period, the Indianapolis Colts have a record of 51-13. They each have one Super Bowl title and the Patriots have one more SB appearance. One could make the case that they have had about the same success over the past four seasons. Yet, the amount of venom and vitriol spewed at the Patriots dwarfs that which the Colts receive. Based on their success, shouldn't the Colts be hated as much as the Patriots if the reason for it is jealousy???

No, I don't think it is jealousy. I think it is two reasons. One, Bill Belicheck is as dry as a piece of toast, and that is probably the BEST thing that can be said about him. Many others will say he is a d-bag, but I don't know him personally, so I really couldn't care less about what kind of person he is.

The second reason is, I believe, the main reason why people love to hate the Patriots, and that is their fans. I never had much interaction with Patriot fans until I started frequenting this site, but I've got to say that the Patriot fans here are, in a word, insufferable. By far the most obnoxious fanbase I've experienced, and that is really saying something considering the fact that I know too many Cub fans. So, congrats, Pats fans.

Anyone who wants to dispute the obnoxiousness (is that a word?) of Patriot fans just has to re-read this piece...

"Why the hell are people cheering about an injury? I realize everyone is insanely jealous of the Patriots."

"For some reason, the Super Bowl loss did nothing to quench the insatiable masses, who would love nothing more than for their team to even compare to the Patriots. I understand the jealousy. I really do."

"Bills fans, Jets fans, be hopeful. Maybe you have a chance at winning the AFC East this year, an accomplishment that the Patriots have monopolized for nearly this entire decade."

And these are just from one blog. Q'ers had to read crap like that for five months last season. I actually liked the Pats and respected them before last season, but man, it was nice seeing them lose, only so their fans might be quiet for a week or two. If Patriot fans want to know why people really hate their team, the majority of them should look in the mirror.

Well... I suppose if everyone's memory goes back only 4 years, then your first paragraph would be relevant. But everyone ALSO remembers the other 2 championships that the Patriots won in the 3 years prior.

That's why no one is jealous of the perennial choke job that the Colts put up.

And yes, everyone IS jealous of the Patriots. Everyone wishes their team could win 3 championships and still be poised to win more. That's a fact.

And yes, the Patriots HAVE monopolized the AFC East. That's not a cocky statement, it's just a statement of fact. They've won their division 6 out of the last 7 years.

Say what you want, but my "obnoxiousness" is solidly based in facts. I don't overstate anything, I just tell it how it is. If you are offended, then I guess the truth hurts.

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It is very classless to cheer when someone gets hurt. It most likely shows what kind of a person you are. I dont root for the Pats but respect what they have done. It seems like nobody has been able to beat them in the past 7-8 season. Heck when Pitt won their Super Bowl they did not have to face the Pats, lucky for them Jake Plummer and the Broncos did that for them. The video taping argument is so played, and yet nobody has any proof at all that it affected any game at all. Get over it.

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After the first Patriots SB victory, fans of all sports had to endure the sanctimonious crap from Robert Kraft, et al. about how the Patriots organization conducted business in a "classy" way implying that the infamous "Patriots Way" was morally superior to the actions of any other NFL organization. Even their Pope-visiting supposed choir-boy of a quarterback getting a coating of fool's gold. A few years (and a few dirty plays, a cheating scandal, and a reputation for lying about injury reports) later, their face-of-the-franchise quarterback (who, incidentally is seen all over the world with a lingerie model who does interviews supporting abortion while his ex-girfriend is pregnant) had quite a lot of his shine worn thin. Then the "genius" coach who routinely disrespected the media and the NFL with his joke of an injury report on said quarterback sees him actually get injured on the field. The patriots set themselves up for this reaction from fans. Get over it.

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(Edited 09/09/08 4:45PM by derms33)
Pat wrote:

You are wrong on so many levels. But you're from West Virginia, so I suppose I shouldn't expect anything different.

Pat I learned something about 2 years ago...Steeler fans hate Tom Brady more than Neil O'Donnell

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Must have been a tall building Pat was jumping off for him to write all that on the way down.

I guess now we can continue that "Overrated" thread we beat the dead horse with months back. If the team goes good, is Tom overrated OR is White Cassell just THAT good?

:)

I wait with bated breath Pat.

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fahvra wrote:

Must have been a tall building Pat was jumping off for him to write all that on the way down.

I guess now we can continue that "Overrated" thread we beat the dead horse with months back. If the team goes good, is Tom overrated OR is White Cassell just THAT good?

:)

I wait with bated breath Pat.

Just think.... if Favre would have stayed retired - we'd be talking about HIM as the overrated-or-not Pats QB!!!

And the football gods chortled.

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fahvra wrote:

Must have been a tall building Pat was jumping off for him to write all that on the way down.

I guess now we can continue that "Overrated" thread we beat the dead horse with months back. If the team goes good, is Tom overrated OR is White Cassell just THAT good?

:)

I wait with bated breath Pat.

If Matt Cassel leads the Patriots to a 10-win season with a dumbed-down offense and they lose in the first round of the playoffs, then I don't think you could question Brady's value.

With Brady, this team would be favored to win at least 13 games. Look at the schedule. It's not even remotely unrealistic. Even the most biased Patriots hater would agree.

With Cassel, they'll probably lose to the Colts, Chargers, maybe the Steelers, and probably a few more games. With Brady, the Steelers wouldn't have much of a chance, and they would win at least one game, between the two others I mentioned. And there's no way they'd lose to any team within the division, or to the rest of the pathetic AFC and NFC West teams.

If Cassel takes them to the playoffs, then he probably will have done a pretty good job. But unless he throws for 30+ TD's and the Patriots win the Super Bowl, I don't think there's any way you can say that Brady's overrated.

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MannyStiles wrote:

Just think.... if Favre would have stayed retired - we'd be talking about HIM as the overrated-or-not Pats QB!!!

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what the hell does "cardinals fan" know about qbs, overrated or not?

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Pat wrote:

If Matt Cassel leads the Patriots to a 10-win season with a dumbed-down offense and they lose in the first round of the playoffs, then I don't think you could question Brady's value.

With Brady, this team would be favored to win at least 13 games. Look at the schedule. It's not even remotely unrealistic. Even the most biased Patriots hater would agree.

With Cassel, they'll probably lose to the Colts, Chargers, maybe the Steelers, and probably a few more games. With Brady, the Steelers wouldn't have much of a chance, and they would win at least one game, between the two others I mentioned. And there's no way they'd lose to any team within the division, or to the rest of the pathetic AFC and NFC West teams.

If Cassel takes them to the playoffs, then he probably will have done a pretty good job. But unless he throws for 30+ TD's and the Patriots win the Super Bowl, I don't think there's any way you can say that Brady's overrated.

its a REALLY tall building.

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fahvra wrote:

what the hell does "cardinals fan" know about qbs, overrated or not?

Ha ha good one. Very creative, must've taken you all day to craft that zinger.... with that kind of smarminess, I'm surprised you're NOT a Pats fan.

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fahvra wrote:

its a REALLY tall building.

In all seriousness, I realize that our Super Bowl hopes are realistically gone. But I think that there's a silver lining, in the sense that the Patriots WILL address something that they've ignored for years... the backup QB position. If Cassel does well, then great. If not, then you know they'll draft or sign someone capable in the offseason, just in case.

I really do think that they'll still win the division, and I think that the experience will be good for Cassel. Obviously it sucks, but injuries happen, and there's not much left to do but to move on.

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(Edited 09/09/08 7:04PM by Jess)

I'll admit to disliking the Pats, but not out of jealousy...if I was jealous of every team who'd won more SB's than my team (or even teams who have made more appearances) I'd be jealous of...well....just about everyone. It is out of the way that a lot of the fans goad and act like THEY are better than everyone else because their team is so good. I think their coach is probably a first class a*hole but he knows how to run a team. I wasn't jealous of the Niners during their reign; I wasn't jealous of the Cowboys although a lot of their fans and the whole bandwagon thing does get on my nerves.. Did I cheer against them? You bet your butt - I always like to see a behemoth taken down when it's not my team (ok so it's never my team) and it's not out of jealousy - it's my whole "always for the underdog" mentality.

But NEVER would I wish or cheer or laugh about injury to a player on any team. Classless and unsportsmanlike. Even an obnoxious player doesn't deserve that, and say what you want about the Pats and their fans - dislike them for any reason. I do have to say though that any negativity spewed about Tom Brady or any cheers of his personal injury probably does stem from jealousy.

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I'm a Chargers fan so I despise the Patriots, but I'm an NFL fan first...It sucks that Tom Brady has lost his season...I'd rather see him play against us, and it sucks to see a QB with so many good stats lose a full season off of his career. I feel bad for Patriots fans, but the NFL is vicious and every player is one play away from a career ending injury. I hope Brady gets back soon. I'm sure the Patriots will survive this and be back in the playoffs.

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I don't know what everyone cheering / crying about... honestly I believe Brady isn't that good... Ill give 99% of their success to Belichick's system... He makes them what they are ( players / coaches / staff ) playing for the Pats is kinda like cyberball... your just a robot... Belichick will just take Cassel and plug him in the system and do a hard boot... its the atmosphere of the TEAM that drives the Pats to success on the field and that is what each player relies on...

I'm very interested in seeing how this season plays out for them..

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"My first Jersey's were Curtis Martin and Drew Bledsoe."

Ha!! Thanks Pat. I really feel old now.

I had posters of guys like Darryl Stingley, Steve Grogan, Russ Francis and Sam Cunningham on my walls, not to mention that I also had matching bed sheets and pillowcases of the Patriots logo (back when it was the Patriot dude playing center) along with a Patriots lamp (small helmet w/ matching shade). Come to think of it, do they still have that kind of stuff? I remember a friend who was a Dolphin fan had the entire bed set and lamp, PLUS matching curtains, 'fer crying out loud!

Darryl Stingley was my all time favorite player as a kid and I was crushed when he was crippled by Jack "The Hitman" Tatum and from that day forward, I hated the Raiders with every fiber of my body.

As for Brady, when I saw him leave the field on his own two feet, albeit with help, I knew that it was probably going to be season ending, but not career ending. As far cheering for anyone to be hurt, seriously or otherwise, that's just whack-job sick. Even though I can't stand Adam Jones, I would NEVER wish nor cheer for him to be injured. I believe in Karma and I know that he'll get it all back in spades someday.

And for the record - I wasn't a "die-hard" fan of the Patriots, I just loved Stingley, so it was natural that I loved the team. When the Dolphins went undefeated, I took them as my favorite team as back then I figured that if they could beat everyone they played, they were "hero - like" to me. Then the Seahawks came into being and I took them as my "hometown" team and have stayed with them ever since.

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Variant wrote:

I don't know what everyone cheering / crying about... honestly I believe Brady isn't that good... Ill give 99% of their success to Belichick's system... He makes them what they are ( players / coaches / staff ) playing for the Pats is kinda like cyberball... your just a robot... Belichick will just take Cassel and plug him in the system and do a hard boot... its the atmosphere of the TEAM that drives the Pats to success on the field and that is what each player relies on...

I'm very interested in seeing how this season plays out for them..

Honestly, Belichek isn't that great...I really don't think he has a system, and losing Brady is going to remind people how Belichek is a marginal coach (remember how he drove Cleveland into the ground after decent over .500 seasons?)

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AMAZINGGRACE wrote:

"What you sow you will reap "

Only if you tend to it and water it and nurture it and don't repent for your ways, right?

You're preaching to an ordained minister, not just the loudest voice in the choir, AG... we go back a ways from other sites.

Look; forgiveness goes a LOT further than judging others. It's not your job to tell people they have a splinter in their eye when you might have a plank in yours. Quote parts of Bible verses all you want but your tact needs a little softening... parables aren't rules, they are LESSONS.

When I read some of the things you say about/to people in these threads reminds me of a particular Bible verse - John11:35 - "Jesus Wept"

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dahlmike wrote:

It's called comeuppance. Those of us who cheered (I am one, and not at all ashamed), cheer for the punishment now fitting the crime. The tainted "dynasty" of this decade is now officially over...three straight years without a title and now most certainly four. As for Tom getting hurt...no one wishes another pain, but he will heal and live to walk and play again, and getting hurt is part of football...as anyone who played high school football knows. Now, as a Steelers fan, I feel we have a much better chance of getting back to the big game, 'cause we can't sem to beat Brady when it counts!!
Mike
Hernshaw, WV

Brady wasn't the one who cheated......so what punishment for what crime?

As Pat stated in his blog:
"Cheer his injury if you want to, but just know one thing: you're a worthless piece of crap."

You just set the bar.

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Raven73 wrote:

I refer back to the comment above that mentioned SPORTSMANSHIP. It's a sad day when people cheer when ANYONE suffers an injury. If you truly believe a player is "getting what they deserve", be very careful what you do in your own life. That belief of "What goes around comes around" may come back to bite you in the behind.

Unless it's Michael Vick of course taking a dog bite to the a**.

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Anthonyg7575 wrote:

Brady wasn't the one who cheated......so what punishment for what crime?

As Pat stated in his blog:
"Cheer his injury if you want to, but just know one thing: you're a worthless piece of crap."

You just set the bar.

I have stated SIX freaking times in this freaking blog that I didn't cheer the injury, but the implications, you useless, worthless, pigheaded, moronic, crying, IDIOTS. I didn't used to hate Pats fans. My God people, grow up....maybe its the fans who deserve the punishment.

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If you can't enjoy other people's misfortunes than you've never suffered any of your own.

It's football - players get hurt - it's PART of the game.

I'm not cheering his injury or wishing him harm but I DO find it hilarious. How many weeks was he on the Injury Report with "injuries" and this was the first week in YEARS he wasn't on it. Come on... that's funny!

As for kharma - it seems most people don't understand how it works. You can't go around dosing it out.

As for Pats fans taking "the high road" - Yeah, good one. I'm sure Bostonians NEVER cheered or enjoyed an injury of a rival... cough, cough Peyton Manning's bursa sac surgery in his knee... A-Rod getting jawed by Varitek, Pedro Martinez slamming Don Zimmer, Pedro breaking down as a Met... Sure, you've NEVER relished anything like that... on and on.

We all have a little Nelson Munz in us - it's always funnier "Haw, Haw" when it happens to someone else - and we cry foul when someone gets to "Haw, Haw" at us.

Get up, brush yourselves off and take your trash talk beatings like REAL fans. Tell us that you think your team is still in good shape. You can even pretend you believe it if you want!

No one with a shred of decency wishes injury on others, but it's already happened and the rest of the non-Patriots fans of the world are going to add insult to the injury. It's not just funny on multiple levels, it's our right!

just to negate half of what was said here I SIR am A COLTS FAN obviously and am not adding insult to injury.
1. your opening statement i have suffered losses and due to that would NEVER wish it upon anyone else.
2. He didn't dose anything out his coach did who is still healthy as a horse. Brady wasn't calling audibles for R MOSS to bang to the end zone.
3. I'm SURE Bostonians have cheered especially when manning was found to have ANYTHING wrong as i myself was happy BRADY had a SIMPLE foot injury to LEVEL the field. BUT horrified when something CAREER threatening happened.
4. it happened to someone else.....no haw haw here and i DO live in the country.....
5. The team is still in good shape they have a rocket(Rocket not Laser rocket that's reserved for sprint commercials) arm and moss......what changed ???
6 and you are correct it is your right........to kick people when down...

instead of worrying about kicking em when they re down be happy that you wont have to hear anything for a year. don't seek vengeance

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dahlmike wrote:

I have stated SIX freaking times in this freaking blog that I didn't cheer the injury, but the implications, you useless, worthless, pigheaded, moronic, crying, IDIOTS. I didn't used to hate Pats fans. My God people, grow up....maybe its the fans who deserve the punishment.

Those of us who cheered (I am one

yeah WE'RE MORNONIC.......thought you werent ashamed?

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dahlmike wrote:

I have stated SIX freaking times in this freaking blog that I didn't cheer the injury, but the implications, you useless, worthless, pigheaded, moronic, crying, IDIOTS. I didn't used to hate Pats fans. My God people, grow up....maybe its the fans who deserve the punishment.

Ummm... Anthony's a Dolphins fan...

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Pat wrote:

Ummm... Anthony's a Dolphins fan...

i think hes been hanging with Ricky williams.....(not anthony the no picture guy)

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Pat wrote:

Ummm... Anthony's a Dolphins fan...

Thank you.....

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Peytonrob wrote:

i think hes been hanging with Ricky williams.....(not anthony the no picture guy)

I'll hang out with Ricky.....

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Peytonrob wrote:

Those of us who cheered (I am one

yeah WE'RE MORNONIC.......thought you werent ashamed?

read the post fool, not the first few words...moronic is being nice

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