Sunday, January 20, 2008

Don Shula Won't Like This

I've known Shula for many years, was actually a very young and wide-eyed radio reporter when I first met him. And I know all these stories about how he and the '72 Dolphins protect their undefeated record and all. Let me set a few things straight that most of the outside the bubble airheads have no idea of.
1. Shula is not jealous of the Patriots. Sure he's protective but he knows a great team when he sees one. All that trifle about him looking down his nose at the Patriots was complete and utter idiocy on the part of commentators looking for something to talk about.
2. There is no and there has been no popping of champagne by members of the '72 Fins when there was no undefeated teams left every season. Please, enough fairy tales.
3. There are a feww members of the old team that still have massive egos and want to make sure they're legacy isn't forgotten. The one who makes a fool of himself every year is a radio talk host in Miami. Afternoons. You figure it out. The you can turn the dial like every other intelligent homo sapien.
4. The NE Patriots of this season are without a doubt the greatest single season team in NFL history. Period. End of story. There has never in the history of this league been a team that at every position is so damn good. They will win the Super Bowl even if the Packers or Giants bring a 60 man roster. We have been watching history.
5. Tom Brady is NOT, and let me repeat that, NOT the MVP of this team. Quarterbacks are great for a number of reasons. Great vision, intelligence, poise, buxom babes, you get the idea. But NO QB becomes great without a great offensive line. None. Not a one. Go ahead, pick one, I dare you. The Patriots OL is the team MVP and, as happens with all offensive lines, will not get the credit the really deserve.
Oh, and on a side note, I've been living in NE for a few years now and soon to be leaving for much warmer climes. So I can say this with wisdom and knowledge. Here's hoping the Patriots soon change the only thing about that fracnhise that is not first-class. Their radio broadcasting team of Gil Santos and Gino Capelletti. WIthout a doubt the single worst and most incomprehensible broadcast team myself and so many others have ever been subjected to.
Quick, someone wake up Gino and tell him the game is over.

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