Good Game, Good Game, Good Game!

Congratulations to the Pittsburgh Steelers, now the winning-est team in NFL history with 6 Super Bowl wins! Congratulations also go to the Arizona Cardinals who brought their A game to Tampa and played their hearts out. Both teams and their fans and families should be very proud of the game played, the efforts and the outcome. Losing when you're that close is rough. Been there, done that.

There were many beautiful plays this evening, some 'OMG, did you see that?' moments. I was in a position for the first time in years where I wasn't rooting for either team. I just wanted to see a great game and really, even though I am a huge Patriots fan, I believe this game eclipsed last year's.

Tonight, I could see the looks on the Cardinals' players' faces and I know that look. You got it, it's yours...or not. You're so excited and happy and then you go from the top to the bottom so fast you can't hear or see or make sense of anything. Your heart is shattered and brokened. Your brought your A game and you earned your spot and it wasn't enough.

I believe this one was about timing, as they all are, but this one in particular. Steelers football is like New England sports in general, never say 'it's ours' until the final buzzer or there's fewer than 20 seconds and you have possession, because you never know...but you also never say die.

I saw a great game with great plays and sportsmanship. Both teams have every reason to hold their heads high. Congratulate yourselves for a job well done, celebrate your victory and having played great even though you didn't win, respectively.

Finally, thank God for the blessings of your talents and abilities, jobs you love, great families, friends and fans and we'll do it again soon.