[Vinnie]

And unsubstantiated accusations of cheating have long dogged the team, stemming from their Super Bowl wins in 2002, 2004 and 2005.

Their cheating goes way back to the 70s.
Recall playoff game vs the Dolphins on a snowy field,
Pats go to kick a field goal, a tractor powered brush comes out, clears the holder spot. Pats win. Clearing the spot was/is illegal.

I'd root for the Red Chinese team to beat the Patriots.

[Vinnie]

Oh, forgot to mention QB Tom Brady ravaging my girl, Bridget Moynahan. :)

[Boston Blackie]

Clearing the spot was/is illegal.

Clearing the spot was not illegal at that until the following season.

[Dr. Bogus Pachysandra]

This thread is reminding me of Smokey Yunick’s antic in NASCAR. The rules would say you could only have a fuel tank that could hold so many gallons. Smokey would put about 30 feet of fuel line under the car to add an extra couple gallons of fuel! Off topic, but similar.