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 Pressure is Mounting Prior to Arsenal's clash with Manchester City a week ago in the 4th round of the FA cup, I speculated the impact the result could have on both clubs.  City ended up winning 1-0 in an uninspiring game from Arsenal.  Prior to the match, I signified the importance of winning the league for Arsenal, and bowing out of the FA Cup may not be the worst thing for the future of the season.  However, I also warned of the potential effects that a loss to your rival may have on the psyche of the team. Arsenal followed up the lack of artistic creativity with a shocking 1-0 loss to Everton.  The same Everton that are 1-point clear of relegation sitting at 17th place.  The same Everton that lost 5-0 to Minnesota FC, the MLS club, in the preseason.  The same Everton whose fans are harassing players, coaches, and ownership.  Going so far as to fly a plane over their home pitch during today's match stating, "Leagues worst run club".  After today's disastrous re

February 5th, 2012 The day I fell in love with Tom Brady.  Preparing to watch Super Bowl XLVI with friends, I watched as Tom Brady emerged from the tunnel.  I said something to the effect of, "that's Jesus on a football field."  Not proud of the heretical statement, but the point stands.  Watching Tom Brady take the field that night was one of the most impactful moments in all my years of being a sports fan.  A night that ultimately ended in disappointment.  But I didn't care, I was hooked.  The Super Bowl loss to the New York Football Giants, leading to a loss to Joe Flacco in the AFC championship game during his  elite  run, and followed by an unbearable loss to the Peyton-led Broncos.  Three years of disappointments and my reverence for #12 did not waiver.  At 37, the Patriots got blown out at Arrowhead in the infamous 2014 loss to the Chiefs.  On the Monday Night Football postgame coverage following the game, Trent Dilfer dubbed Brady and the Patriots "not go