So yesterday the Patriots became the first team in NFL history to go 16-0 in the regular season. Of course, excluding Patriots nation, most Americans are unhappy. And I am confused as to why.

For one thing, now the Dolphins can shut up for a while. It is surprising more people aren't tired of the antics of the old 72' Dolphins. Records are made to be broken. To break out champagne each year your record stays safe violates the spirit of competition. 

Shula, Mercury Morris, and other members of the 72' Dolphins ought to be ashamed of themselves. Miami was the story of the 72 season. But their yearly champagne breaking makes them the story year after year. We all know these kind of people: Spoiled has beens who grab for the spotlight whenever someone else is getting attention. That is plain selfish. Most Americans should be rooting for the Patriots for this reason alone.

Actually, I was very disappointed when the Dolphins won their first game against the Ravens last week. I wanted them to go 0-16 the same year that New England went 16-0. It would had been poetic justice. But I digress.

Imagine if Jordan, Pippen, Jackson, and the other members of the 1996 Chicago Bulls would toast every time their 72-win season was safe for another year. Can you imagine any other athletes or teams publicly stating that they hoped their record would not be broken and celebrating with alcohol every time their record remained safe? Why are the Dolphins getting somewhat of a pass?

I am a Browns fan, but short of Cleveland making the Superbowl, I hope New England wins it all so Shula and company can forever put their stale champagne to rest.