halfback20 Posted August 18, 2008 Share Posted August 18, 2008 An imprefect solution There was the journey toward a 16-0 regular season and the AFC championship, then the bitter ending of a crushing defeat in Super Bowl XLII. When top Patriots officials gathered this offseason, they pondered the best way to celebrate a season that had such exhilarating highs and one crushing low. In the end, after declaring the season the fourth-greatest achievement in team history, they elected to have a private ceremony to commemorate it last Monday at Gillette Stadium. Owner Robert Kraft and team president Jonathan Kraft presented the players with rings. On one side of the ring, it reads "16-0 -- perfect season." On the other, it reads "18-1, AFC Championship." In addition, a banner was made to commemorate the season, and it was unveiled at the ceremony, with Kraft pulling a rope as it came down from the ceiling. It will be displayed at Gillette Stadium, next to the team's Super Bowl banners. LINK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gametime Posted August 18, 2008 Share Posted August 18, 2008 So they should have ignored 16-0 and an AFC title? Seriously??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LRCW Posted August 18, 2008 Share Posted August 18, 2008 Do teams usualy receive rings for winning their conference championship? If so, then I don't see the big deal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gametime Posted August 18, 2008 Share Posted August 18, 2008 Do teams usualy receive rings for winning their conference championship? If so, then I don't see the big deal. Most do... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
halfback20 Posted August 18, 2008 Author Share Posted August 18, 2008 So they should have ignored 16-0 and an AFC title? Seriously??? I just thought it was funny. No need to take offense :lol:. I've never heard of someone celebrating 2nd place...especially considering that they have won 3 super bowls recently. It's not a big deal...seriously. Maybe I'll take the "seriously" out of the title so no one else is offended. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HammerTime Posted August 18, 2008 Share Posted August 18, 2008 Your point? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gametime Posted August 18, 2008 Share Posted August 18, 2008 I just thought it was funny. No need to take offense :lol:. I've never heard of someone celebrating 2nd place...especially considering that they have won 3 super bowls recently. It's not a big deal...seriously. Maybe I'll take the "seriously" out of the title so no one else is offended. Where was I offended? Conference title rings for the SB loser are a regular thing... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
halfback20 Posted August 18, 2008 Author Share Posted August 18, 2008 Where was I offended? Conference title rings for the SB loser are a regular thing... It looked like you took what I said a little too serious. Maybe I was wrong to think that. So they should have ignored 16-0 and an AFC title? Seriously??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gametime Posted August 18, 2008 Share Posted August 18, 2008 It looked like you took what I said a little too serious. Maybe I was wrong to think that. If you think I take things too seriously around here, you haven't been paying attention... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stickymitts Posted August 18, 2008 Share Posted August 18, 2008 Is 16-0 a perfect season? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LRCW Posted August 18, 2008 Share Posted August 18, 2008 I just thought it was funny. No need to take offense :lol:. I've never heard of someone celebrating 2nd place.... http://www.tjscollectiblesinc.com/catalog/item/3863945/3569343.htm :sssh::lol: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fletch Posted August 18, 2008 Share Posted August 18, 2008 A perfect regular season. Many teams get a conference championship ring. I saw Eddie George's up close once and it was very nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sweet16 Posted August 18, 2008 Share Posted August 18, 2008 Is 16-0 a perfect season? Regular Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stickymitts Posted August 18, 2008 Share Posted August 18, 2008 I don't have a problem with AFC Championship rings, which everyone gets. However, it's not a 'perfect season'. A perfect regular season, sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LRCW Posted August 18, 2008 Share Posted August 18, 2008 I don't have a problem with AFC Championship rings, which everyone gets. Not the Browns. :lol: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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