Dynasty Over??? I Think Not ESPN!

So I recently read an article on ESPN's website,http://sports.espn.go.com/boston/columns/story?columnist=bryant_howard&id=4728559, and I was disappointed with all I heard. Has the championship window of opportunity passed for the New England Patriots? I find this extremely hard to believe!

Shouldn't we know by now that a team featuring Tom Brady and Bill Belichick will always have a chance at championship glory?? The nation is in a state of amnesia due to a few minor flops in a season in which the Patriots are still contenders. The defense is struggling, but the offense is very good, granted not as good as it was during the 18-1 season, but no offense will ever be that good, sorry Saints fans'. So if the Patriots make the playoffs, which they will, am I to believe that no one is worrying about them winning it all?? The Saints and Dolphins beat the Pats 2x in a row, this is true, but is it also forgotten that New England was a yard short of beating the undefeated Colts? That yard is looking huge right about now, but it was in fact only a yard...The Patriots make that and we aren't questioning this dynasty anymore are we?

I'm sorry but I don't believe this dynasty is ending or will end anytime soon. Receivers, Defensive players and Coordinators may change, but the Patriots should never be counted out.



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Sportsman of The Year, Can you say no-brainer?

So Derek Jeter is the Sportsman of the Year... is anyone really surprised? First off it's Derek Friggen Jeter. Secondly this guy had a monster year at the age of 35, while leading his team to their fifth championship under his guidance. Also he just happened to break the record for hits by a Yankee, which is kind of a big deal especially considering the credentials and history involved with being a part of this franchise. He is one of the faces of Major League Baseball and has been ever since he's been in the league. He's got class and swagger without being a loudmouth and without being arrogant, even though he has every right to be considering he does have 5 rings. He is a role model and one of the few players in professional sports that still is "cool" without being a jackass...

Oh and did I forget to mention... he's Derek Friggen Jeter?!

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