Whining Ravens

As frustrating as the first 55 minutes of that game was last night, the last 5 minutes made up for it tenfold. I have no problem with the Patriots losing and not going undefeated, partially because I think that defense needs a rest in the worst way the last two weeks of the season, but also because I don't think it diminishes the greatness of the team, assuming they win the superbowl.

But, to lose to the Ravens, the biggest collection of jackasses in the league (at least on defense), who trash talk and pose after every play, would have been too much. McGahee had a great game, but come on, you're 4-7, why should you pose after every 5 yard gain?

So to win that one, especially the way it was won, was just fantastic.

The fix is in!!! Just like the tuck rule!! There was no timeout!!

Seriously, this was as satisfying a win as I've seen all year. To come out with a last minute TD drive, complete with the opposing team screwing themselves, was just great to watch.

Here are some great quotes from the Hashmarks blog on ESPN.com.

"They just took the crown," cornerback Chris McAlister said of the officials, "and put in on [the Patriots'] heads."