Month: November 2018

Well, it's official. When it comes to most of 2018, Patriots' first quarters resemble my daughter's tantrums: I watch because I have to; I can do nothing to affect it as it happens; only as it's ending might something get accomplished.  New England trailed New York 7-0 early before tying it up with 1:18 left … Continue reading Patriots Thursday Notes, Jets Review

It's not tennis. It's not golf. It's not darts, or bowling, or long-distance running. Football requires a full team. Perhaps the most positive outcome of New England's 31-17 besting of Green Bay came in the display of timely team contributions. The offense started with a more overwhelming pace than the opening of ¡Sabado Gigante! to … Continue reading Patriots Thursday Notes, Packers Edition

A quick note before we begin: I was listening to a New-York-based radio station Wednesday morning (WFUV), and in a very professional news voice, the young woman spoke briefly of the Red Sox holding their victory parade, noting, "As is tradition, the team will ride in duck boats." As is tradition. Really struck me, there, … Continue reading Patriots Thursday Notes, Bills Edition