Tom Brady, the best in the business

Last night Tom Brady, and those goddamn New England Patriots, literally, obliterated the New York Jets.

The Jets were supposed to be one of the best teams in the league--and very well still may be--but they weren't even in the game last night. 45-3 is a bloodletting.

You could point to a lot of things that led to such a dramatic outcome, but the biggest difference in the game was a certain number 12.

Perfect fundamentals, a great football mind, and the best combination of arm strength and accuracy in the league, Tom Brady is the best QB of our generation.

Peyton Manning may have more awards and stats, but Brady is unparalleled as a leader and a competitor.

Brady continues to challenge his teammates, both in their preparation and during the games. His leadership is the driving force in what may be a Super Bowl season for NE.

So this picture is relevant for two reasons: 1. It perfectly illustrates how good Brady is fundamentally. The release point, the torque, just all perfect. It shows the amount of work that he puts into the game. 2. The Pats throwbacks are so much better looking that their new unis. Not even close.

Not that it really matters, but I'd like to think that it's no coincidence the best player on the Pats--and probably in the league--is also the best dressed. Brady, literally standing out, amongst his team as they're all dressed in warm ups, and he rocks a great grey suit. He also hits the details: pocket square, tie bar, check shirt, and burnished brown shoes. That's how you look like an MVP.

The appeal of football

I was scanning the internet today when I came across these pics (all but one are from Sports Illustrated).

Every year, around this time, the entire nation is "gearing" up for the start of what has become one of America's greatest traditions--football season!

From late August, to the first week in February, millions of Americans are engulfed in the religious fervor that is fandom.

I'm a fan, I definitely know what it feels like to cheer with religious like zeal. Fandom is great, it gives many of us a respite from our daily monotony.

But the fan experience is not why I love football, and will forever be connected to it.

I grew up surrounded by this game. My dad coached, his friends coached, and my friends played on my teams.

To me, football isn't about smashing heads, being tough, or--in its most basic sense--fucking somebody up.

It's about relationships.

I'll always think about football as a way to connect with people.

There is no feeling like being on a team working together, suffering together, laughing together, and then ultimately succeeding or failing together. Football is a game of passion, of emotion, and the bonding experience; the sharing of achievement and failure amongst others with whom you can call call brothers is irreplaceable.

The game will always be apart of my being, because there is true beauty in a diverse group of individuals becoming one to achieve something special.



Jerry Rice proving that you gotta look good to play good.


The graceful Gale Sayers.


Prime Time vs The Playmaker


The legendary Jim Brown


Brady and Manning, two of the greatest of all-time.