Dime Package: Pats Bobble Game, Colts Steal Victory

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Published: November 16, 2009

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... ago and simply couldn't sleep. Normally, I have the basis of a column worked out toward the end of the game. With the Colts trailing 31-14 after Randy Moss caught his second touchdown from Tom Brady, I had a pretty good idea of what a majority of my questions would be about. By the time the frantic fourth quarter ended, I was left with on one question.

 

10. What the heck was Bill Belichick thinking by going for it on fourth down from his own 28?

I have a friend that does this type of silly stuff playing the video game Madden. Once he's down, he'll go for it no matter where he is on the field. Might explain why he has a lifetime record of something like 6-389.

As for Belichick? It's inexcusable. I'm trying to think of any scenario where it would be acceptable to go for it when your team has the lead. I can't think of one.

Think about all the reasons they should have kicked.

Yes, Peyton Manning had lead the Colts on two tou...

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Dime Package: Pats Bobble Game, Colts Steal Victory

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for NFLSportChannel.com

Published: November 16, 2009

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... ago and simply couldn't sleep. Normally, I have the basis of a column worked out toward the end of the game. With the Colts trailing 31-14 after Randy Moss caught his second touchdown from Tom Brady, I had a pretty good idea of what a majority of my questions would be about. By the time the frantic fourth quarter ended, I was left with on one question.

 

10. What the heck was Bill Belichick thinking by going for it on fourth down from his own 28?

I have a friend that does this type of silly stuff playing the video game Madden. Once he's down, he'll go for it no matter where he is on the field. Might explain why he has a lifetime record of something like 6-389.

As for Belichick? It's inexcusable. I'm trying to think of any scenario where it would be acceptable to go for it when your team has the lead. I can't think of one.

Think about all the reasons they should have kicked.

Yes, Peyton Manning had lead the Colts on two tou...

Read Complete Article at Bleacher Report - NFL
Article Source: BleacherReport.com


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