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An Open Letter To All New England Patriots Haters

Tom Brady will always be the G.O.A.T.

Olivia Mason
Feb 12, 2018
Fairfield University
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An Open Letter To All New England Patriots Haters
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Football season is one of my favorite sports seasons.

It brings people together and gives you a fun event to look forward to every week. I, myself, am a die-hard New England Patriots fan, and come from a long line of crazy Patriots fans as well. As a football fan, I clearly know that not everyone is going to love the Patriots because they have their own teams to support and I totally respect that.

However, I will never understand these "Patriot Haters."

Super Bowl LII brought on a great match up. Of course, my favorite, the New England Patriots, against the Philadelphia Eagles. First things first, I want to give so much props to the Eagles for making it to the Super Bowl for the first time in many years, and for winning their first ever Super Bowl.

However, in the weeks leading up to the Super Bowl, I heard many people's input on the hopes for certain outcomes in Superbowl LII, and let me tell you what's wrong with it.

"Who do you want to win the Super Bowl? Pats or Eagles?"
"Well, I don't even watch football, but I just know that I don't want the Patriots to win."

I heard the above interaction countless times leading up to the 2018 Super Bowl. I understand not wanting a team to win because it's not your home team, but I do not understand people's need to root against the Patriots. Whether you like the Patriots or not, you cannot deny that they have created an iconic football dynasty.

Patriots quarterback Tom Brady has gone down in history for his amazing accomplishments in his years of playing. The Super Bowl should be about celebrating the greatness of the game and celebrating these accomplished teams and players, and not about hating teams because of the extraordinary empire they have worked tirelessly to build.

In no way am I hating on any other team's fans, but make sure when you are supporting a team that you are supporting them, and are not just rooting for another team because you "hate the Patriots."

The Patriots earned their way to be where they are today and as a true football fan, you should respect that.

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