Infamous... that snowy play on a surreal night in old Foxboro stadium. It was the 2001 AFC divisional playoff game between the Patriots and Raiders. Neither of these teams are friends of the NYJ's, and most NFL fans who don't live in the greater Boston area feel that the Raiders were robbed.
I rarely take sides with Belichick and his partner in crime Tom Brady. However, the correct call was made on that play. The rule sucks, but it exists and there is no way around it. I watched some interviews with Raider players from that game and they all said the same thing... they quit after that fumble was over turned. The Pats still had to score a field goal to tie the game and another in overtime to win. The Raider nation felt cheated. Put your big girl panties on and stop crying!
That being said, watching a recent rebroadcast of that game I was blown away with how dirty the Pats play. Their whole game is built upon cheap shots and late hits. We are also aware that the Patriots were active in video taping their opponents defensive calls in a blatant violation of league rules. There are also rumors that they videotaped the St. Louis Rams practice the day before the Superbowl later that same post season.
All of their wins and championships are tainted and they are proven cheaters. However, the 'Tuck Rule' and that infamous play was reviewed and overturned completely by the book. If you want to attack the evil Belichick empire, there are bigger fish to fry other than that play.
One last point.... Tom Brady is gay, as the picture above clearly illustrates.
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