Okay, the Patriots are perfect this season. That's a big 16-0 for those of you not paying attention. All four records that could have been broken were broken. Those records include most points scored by a team, most touchdown receptions by a player (Randy Moss), most touchdowns thrown (Tom Brady), and most wins in an undefeated season (sorry '72 Fins, 16 is still more than 14).
Of course someone is going to try and stir up the pot amongst the Patriots because there are a lot of people who are tired of seeing the Patriots win all the time.
One potential place of divisiveness is the 2nd touchdown ball that Randy Moss caught.
That ball could be one of the most historic game balls in the history of the NFL.
Why?
Two records were broken with that single ball:
a) Randy Moss set the single-season touchdown reception record
b) Tom Brady set the single-season passing touchdown record
So, who gets the ball? Moss? Brady? Do they split it in half? Do they have joint custody of it?
My guess is that you're going to see that ball end up in Canton at the Football Hall of Fame. It really should go there, especially as the ball was part of the record-setting 16-0 regular season. And if Canton doesn't want it, then the Patriots should ask for it to be displayed somewhere in the Gillette Stadium/Patriot Place Complex.
Maybe before this year, I would have predicted that Randy Moss would selfishly take it for himself. But he's really bought into the Patriots "team first" attitude.
So, for those of you who might think that Brady and Moss will fight for ownership of that ball, forget it. You forget that the Patriots prepare for just about everything, and it wouldn't surprise me if Brady and Moss had already discussed this possible scenario prior to the game and mutually decided that they would donate the ball to either the Hall of Fame or the Patriots. That's just another reason amongst many why the Patriots are special.
P.S. don't let Jonathan Papelbon's bulldog near that ball!!!!!!!!!