Originally Posted by
cato
I have no doubt that part of the record is luck (if you know any die hard Oakland Raiders fans, just saying Tuck Rule still induces immediate acute myocardial infarction) and part is preparation, planning and execution. It does not hurt that the Patriots seek every possible advantage.
My only point is that it is easy to fall into the trap of thinking that the Patriots have been utterly dominant the past two decades. The reality — sustaining this level of success based on winning one possession games where injuries, penalties and the simple bounce of the ball can all send you home — is even more impressive. This isn’t UCLA under Wooden or the Bulls with Jordan, Pippen and Phil Jackson. It is unique.
Unless K can add some more rings to his fingers.