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"It's hard to go out there and play the Patriots and the refs at the same time," cornerback Chris McAlister said. "They put the crown on top of them. They want them to win. They won."

 

Laughable as that might seem in a league which prides itself on an image that everything is always on the up-and-up, it may not be too far-fetched. Almost to a man, the Ravens seemed to think it was not just fate lined up against them in Monday night's 27-24 loss.

 

Just the week before the Patriots seemed to get another break when a questionable touchdown pass with eight seconds left in the first half against the Eagles wasn't even reviewed in the booth, a decision that left Philadelphia fans steaming.

 

Silly? Maybe. But the NFL has only itself to blame for the perception even existing.

 

That's because there is money to be made if the Patriots go undefeated, big money, and not just the kind handed over the counter at the sports books. A lot is riding on whether the Patriots are unbeaten going into the Dec. 29 game against the New York Giants.

 

The NFL wants it to be must-see TV, but to see it you must watch the league's own NFL Network. It's one of eight games the league kept for itself this year, and one which some 70 million households won't be able to see because of a bitter dispute the NFL is having with cable companies.

 

The more valuable the game, the more leverage the NFL figures it will have to force cable operators to carry the network on the lucrative basic cable tier. By far the most valuable game left this year will almost surely be Pats/Giants.

 

Take away the historic angle and it becomes a meaningless game between two teams most likely resting their stars for the playoffs. Make it mean something big and the NFL has a golden opportunity to force the hands of the cable companies.

 

The stakes are huge. If the NFL signs up all the major cable companies, it could be looking at revenues perhaps as high as $1 billion a year just for the network itself.

 

So do the referees have instructions to make sure the Patriots get the benefit of the doubt on crucial calls so they remain unbeaten? Hardly.

 

NFL officials have historically been unimpeachable, and not even the craziest of the conspiracy crazies have any evidence that there is a Tim Donaghy out there.

 

Then again, might they be subtly influenced by the rich intersection of history and money to bend just a little at just the right time?

 

Sure seemed that way Monday night to a lot of casual viewers when the Patriots survived three apparent fourth-down stops by Baltimore on their final drive to score the game winner on a pass that could have been called either way.

 

Sure seemed that way to Ravens linebacker Bart Scott, who was penalized 30 yards for yelling at the referees and throwing a ref's flag after the winning touchdown.

 

It was a brutal loss for the Ravens, who were hoping to salvage a dismal season by winning their biggest game of the year. They might be excused for reacting the way they did, though it's not likely the NFL will excuse what they had to say.

 

Fines will be had, mouths will be zipped, and the Patriots will move on.

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The best quote that I heard the sportscasters say yesterday is that the Patriots' Cheerleaders will be suiting up against the opposing team next Sunday.

 

 

:lol::lol::lol:

Who said that? What an ahole.

 

The Patriots are a whole lot more respectful of their opponents. Both the Jets and Dolphins have given them trouble in the past and they won't be looking past either of them.

 

"Win each minute."

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isnt the 29th saturday.

It is, but it's still on the lame-ass NFL Network.

 

Guess I'll be watching that one at the bar. :)

 

edit: actually, a buddy of mine who's more on top of these things than I am said that, since we're in the market of one of the two teams, it should still be broadcast locally.

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It is, but it's still on the lame-ass NFL Network.

 

Guess I'll be watching that one at the bar. :)

 

edit: actually, a buddy of mine who's more on top of these things than I am said that, since we're in the market of one of the two teams, it should still be broadcast locally.

It's on Channel 5 Boston.

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Who is it that you want to win the SuperBowl, then? And why would they be more worthy?

 

i dont have a favorite football team(lost faith in the broncos in 1988 when they lost to the 49ers 54-10). i just want to go against the grain. i dont care who they lose to, just that they lose.

History does not entrust the care of freedom to the weak or timid

People sleep peacefully at night cause rough men stand ready to do violence on there behalf

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pats do have a ridiculous team but I HATE THEM!! and I'm so sick of getting screwed out of good games because someone who makes way more money than me wants to charge me more money just so I can watch a few football games. And we are talking about one of the most physical games ever..... all it takes is a properly placed helmet to a certain QB's knee or elbow or shoulder etc..... their game is shot down goes their perfect season and maybe the giants can finally get a win on the 29th ha
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..... all it takes is a properly placed helmet to a certain QB's knee or elbow or shoulder etc..... their game is shot down goes their perfect season and maybe the giants can finally get a win on the 29th ha

 

or do it last boyscout style and shoot him.

History does not entrust the care of freedom to the weak or timid

People sleep peacefully at night cause rough men stand ready to do violence on there behalf

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pats do have a ridiculous team but I HATE THEM!! and I'm so sick of getting screwed out of good games because someone who makes way more money than me wants to charge me more money just so I can watch a few football games. And we are talking about one of the most physical games ever..... all it takes is a properly placed helmet to a certain QB's knee or elbow or shoulder etc..... their game is shot down goes their perfect season and maybe the giants can finally get a win on the 29th ha

 

 

Cassell is just a joke anyway :rolleyes:

 

Take Randy, Take Tom, your pick.

 

We will still win the superbowl

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