Originally Posted by
slacker00
I agree it's kinda cool seeing history be made. But, this seeking of some mathematical perfection is very juvenile. Can anyone with a straight face tell me that the '72 Miami Dolphins were a better team than the '85 Chicago Bears? I didn't think so. If the Pats happen to lose a regular season game, it shouldn't dimish what they've done this year or how this team is remembered. Going 19-0 rather than 18-1 is a trivial novelty to anyone who really understands and appreciates the game.
I think the "19-0" will appeal more to marginal fans.