The Pride of the Northeast

The interest in college football in the Northeast has waned like the ecstasy a chocolate lover has after consuming 20 pounds of it. At one time, Syracuse University was a powerhouse (in the 50’s and 90’s), Pittsburgh was formidable, Rutgers had Ray Rice traverse to the N-F-L and Boston College was a school that earned a reputation of winning the most important games.

But existentialists know that Penn State is the only power among what is considered Northeastern Schools. Most of the other universities are as complimentary to the success as a mechanic is with knowing how to teach calculus.

Football has certaintly underachieved in a region which has enough of a past to reflect upon. But if there’s any compensation this area is predominantly about it’s professional sports and how those teams are competing.

For that reason, it’s why the N-F-L is put on such a high pedestal throughout the season.

But now, it’s center stage for the cities of New York and Boston. It’s a re-match of two teams that absolutely hate each other and know one-another equally as well. Ty Law signed with the Jets for the rest of the season, beginning this week, against New England. Four Patriots players are out for the season because of previous injuries, the most recent being outstanding linebacker Adalius Thomas. Although, the most important, obviously including quarterback Tom Brady.

The expectation is that the Jets will come through in spite of enormous pressure to take down New England with talent. One issue remains though: will Pats coach Bill Belichick maneuver his way to another victory over his pupil Eric Mangini.

Final score: Jets 38, Patriots 35