Game - well, clearly that didn't work out the way I'd hoped. That being said, I'm more disappointed about the lack of perfection than actually losing the game. Just another oddity in this most peculiar of NFL seasons for the Pats.

I'm also not thrilled with Eli Manning getting the MVP award. I understand why he got it, but I'd have much rather seen it go to the Giants' D-line, or at least a representative thereof (Justin Tuck, with his 5 solo tackles and 2 sacks, seems like the right choice). They made the difference in the game, as without their relentless pressure Brady would have had more (or any, really) time to do what he does best.

Ads - also an oddity this year is that I'm not stupefied by the selection of the top ad by the AdWatch people at USA Today. Some minor quibbles, but nothing egregious. No classics, though.

Book - you've likely heard (or will hear) that there is (soon to be was) a book available for pre-order on Amazon.com about the Pats' perfect season. While this will be seen as evidence of hubris, I would like to remind one and all that the Boston Globe, who was to put this book out, is owned by the New York Times Company. Conspiracy!