Saw the Patriots win the Superbowl.

Did you ever watch a movie about a sports team that was so inspiring? A movie that showed a team coming together and prevailing even when it was said it couldn’t be done? I have seen plenty of these movies and they have all made me inspired, happy and teary eyes all at the same time. Some of my favorites that you NEED to see are:

Cool Running
Mighty Ducks
Rudy
Rocky
The Blind Side


Although I have seen the movies, I have never witnessed it with my sports teams that I root for. The Red Sox haven’t won since 1918, Bruins haven’t been able to get a team that can bring home the Stanley cup and the Celtics haven’t great since Larry Bird left. All these teams have at least once won it all and brought home the trophy/cup. The Patriots have NEVER felt victory at the Superbowl. They have come close but had come up short every time.

This season was different.

It was shortly around the 9/11 tragedy when the football season started. I admit that with everything going on I just didn’t feel like watching football. But my Dad had the game on and I sat there and watched. Then something happened that changed everything. Drew Bledsoe got injured.

I believe that it was his thumb was broken and the 2nd string quarterback needed to step in. A tall, lanky stepped up with his big smile and looked barely out of college. This was it for the Patriots, I thought. Without Bledsoe we have no chance anymore. Another year without a win. Sigh.

Then #12 threw the football and threw the football perfectly. WHAT!! This guy knew how to play and what he was doing. A new sports star was born that day and brought some inspiration into a team that lacked it. Tom Brady was exactly what we were waiting for as fans.

Soon Tom Brady became a household name and familiar face in the newspapers and TV. His nervous interviews, friendly smile and reminded everyone that the Patriots were a team were a hit with all New England fans. How could you not love him? The Patriots morphed into a team that everyone started paying attention too. But the Patriots were also the team that people knew wouldn’t make it to the Superbowl.

The Patriots went through obstacles and won game after game. More and more Patriots jerseys were worn by New Englanders that year. They made it to the playoffs where it snowed pretty heavily. Blinding snow could not stop Adam Vinatieri from making the winning field goal kick allowing the Patriots to go to the Superbowl. It was going to be a battle between the Patriots and the St. Louis Rams.

My family stayed home the night of the Superbowl. My boyfriend came over and we had a feast of meatballs, KFC, cold-cuts and football shaped cake. I remember the feeling of pride when the Patriots came out as a team and not just the captains of the team.

The Patriots pushed through and won the Superbowl! I felt that I too was right with them on that field. I was never so happy to see the Patriots win. I get very emotional watching the celebrations and interviews. I felt that an inspiration story such as this was what my family and other families needed during such times.

Please note, that I am NOT a sports expert. I watch the games for fun and entertainment. I don’t always know the proper names or lingo of the sports I watch. I do promise that I don’t parade around in a pink Red Sox hat and quickly got rid of a pink Brady Patriots jersey I bought for a pink themed party I went too. I also do not watch because I find Brady’s tushy cute or because EVERYONE loves Tim Thomas. Please do not critic me for not knowing certain details, events or names. I try to do some research to back up my posts but these are mostly how I see or feel. Please let me know though if I am way off on facts that I post such as dates or names. Thank you!