No miracle runback for the Panthers. But a wonderful effort by a team that seemed clearly outgunned from the get-go.
Even if the Pats win, credit goes to the Panthers for making this a Super Bowl for the ages.
Kick is good! 32-29 Pats. 4 seconds left.
41 yard field goal try. Has Adam Vinatieri used up all his bad luck?
Big completion to the 24 yard line. Pretty long field goal from here.
14 seconds left. Maybe two chances for the Pats to get into field goal range. Overtime looking likely.
Ouch. Penalty nullifies huge first down for the Pats. Troy Brown makes a great catch with 30 seconds left.
29-29 with a minute left. Pats have the MVP QB. Field goal can win it.
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1:08: Delhomme is the luckiest man alive. Nine defenders in pass coverage and a guy gets wide open in the end zone. TD gives Panthers the chance to tie it. Kick is good.
1:38, 4Q: 2nd & 10 from the Pats 15. Short gain makes it 3rd and 8.
1:50: Delhomme has some luck left, nails a 30-yard completion. Getting interesting here. Remember, they need a touchdown.
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I have to think Jake Delhomme has run out of miracles, but the Pats will be in a prevent defense that will let some receivers get open.
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Did I call that drive or what?
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3:00 Q4: Brady finds linebacker Mike Vrabel for the TD. 2-point attempt succeeds. 29-21 Pats.
Brady rolls out, finds David Givens inside the 5 for a first down. Panthers need another miracle.
4:00 Q4: Pats at the Panthers’ 21. Big rush forces a bad Brady pass. 3rd and 9.
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Panthers defense needs to take some risks now or the Pats are gonna chew ’em up with a grinding drive down to field goal territory.
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Reality check: Pats have moved the ball well most of the game; all they need is one drive and a field goal. Stands to reason their field goal kicker has used up all his bad luck.
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Holy Shit! How was that for a game-breaking pass … floats this prayer of a pass up for grabs … receiver outruns single coverage, goes in for the TD. Miracle play. Second two-point attempt fails. 22-21, Panthers.
3rd & 10 for Delhomme … games on the line here.
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Back to the game: Panthers pick off a Tom Brady pass in the end zone. I don’t see it affecting the outcome. Phil Simms, boy genius: pass rush causes QB’s to pass badly. Gee, I never noticed that before. Except in every game ever played.
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shardsofglass.com: that is a hoot.
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8:38 4Q: Pats’ Kevin Faulk dashes to the Panthers 10. Curtains for Carolina.
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Whoa, draw play goes all the way for a touchdown. Hmm… 2-point try fails. 21-16 Pats.
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Delhomme needs to find some of that magic that got his boys back in the game.
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14:49 4Q: Goal-line breakdown by the Panthers defense allows a standup touchdown run. 21-10 Pats.
Fourth quarter: Tom Brady made a big pass down to the Panthers’ 9. Gotta like Brady … he’s not flashy, just dependable.
1:48 3Q: Hmm, Pats seem to be wearing down the Panthers defense.
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Oh for God’s sake: A close shave is not like an orgasm. These morons at Gillette think we go for this crap?
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The helicopter flyover is coming to symbolize this game: big, ugly and slow.
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The Cialis ads have so many warniings, I’d just as soon go without sex. Not that I need that stuff, mind you.
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Is it just me or has Phil Simms failed to make a single insightful observation tonight?
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7:54 3Q: If the Pats can put in a sustained drive for a score here, it could drive a nail in the Panthers. Almost 80 yards to go, so too early to call.
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The office supply Don: We chuckled a bit.
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Another chimp: Line of the day: “so, how do you feel about back hair?”
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Man, these inspiring Microsoft ads are such a crock.
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Game time: I think we’ll return to the smashface defense we had most of the first half. That flurry of scoring late feels like a fluke.
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Justin: A Jackson in his/her sleep has better moves. Tear-away bustier stunt wins no raves at our house.
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Janet’s back. Rhythm Nation bit not too shabby. Michael may be a twisted sicko, but he’s got better moves.
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Kid Rock: Where’s Eminem when his country needs him?
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P. Diddy: to busy ruling his empire to come up with a good bit. Nelly: Way groovier.
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Janet sounds too much like her brother. Gives me the creeps.
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Sorry: The Emerald Nuts pieces are not funny.
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