Tuesday, December 29, 2015

Game of Thrones author thanks Bill Belichick for kicking in OT: ‘What a lovely Christmas present’

No wonder George R.R. Martin can't finish the Game of Thrones books. The author spends a great deal of time blogging about his favorite NFL teams, the New York Jets and the New York Giants.

In a post titled "Evil Foiled! Good Triumphant! Jets Win, Jets Win, Jets Win!!!" Martin mocked the Patriots for their 26-20 overtime loss to the Jets.

The Patriots and Bill Belichick elected to kick to start overtime, and the author had a comedic take on the scrutinized decision. Martin was thankful for the gift from man he often refers to as "Evil Little Bill."

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From his blog post:

"I could feel the victory slipping away as we went to overtime, and the stake was poised above my heart... they tossed the coin, and the Pats won, and the darkness was closing in around me as it has so many times before...

"Only then the Pats chose to kick off. Instead of receiving, and putting the hands of Tom Brady, the most dangerous mutha in football, Evil Little Bill decided that Fitz and the Jets should have it. Hee hee. Hoo ha. Oh, sweet. Thanks, Bill. What a lovely Christmas present."

Ealier in the post, Martin rejoiced at the efforts of Jets' Ryan Fitzpatrick and Bilal Powell—but not before taking a few shots at the Patriots.

"Hey, the Jets won! Life is magical and full of joy!

"Okay, okay, it was not the SuperBowl [sic] or anything, just a regular season game. But it was against the New England Patriots, the Horror Out of Boston, the Blue-and-White Walkers from Beyond the Wall, led by Evil Little Bill himself."

In Game of Thrones, a pirate named Belicho is eaten by Giants—likely an allusion to Belichick's two Super Bowl losses to the Giants. Perhaps, Martin is one step closer to writing a Jets-related piece of lore to this Belicho character.

Players who have played for Patriots and Jets

  • Ty Law spent 10 seasons with New England after getting drafted in the first round of the 1995 draft and won three Super Bowls. The five-time Pro Bowler spent two seasons with the Jets in 2005 and 2008. During his 15-year career, he had 707 tackles and 53 interceptions. Ty Law spent 10 seasons with New England after getting drafted in the first round of the 1995 draft and won three Super Bowls. The five-time Pro Bowler spent two seasons with the Jets in 2005 and 2008. During his 15-year career, he had 707 tackles and 53 interceptions.

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  • Darrelle Revis spent one season in New England in 2014, and came away with a Super Bowl win. After getting drafted in the first round of the 2007 NFL Draft, Revis spent six seasons with the Jets, and rejoined them for the 2015 season. So far in his career with the Jets, he has 249 tackles and 22 interceptions. Darrelle Revis spent one season in New England in 2014, and came away with a Super Bowl win. After getting drafted in the first round of the 2007 NFL Draft, Revis spent six seasons with the Jets, and rejoined them for the 2015 season. So far in his career with the Jets, he has 249 tackles and 22 interceptions.

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  • Vinny Testaverde spent seven years with the Jets from 1998 to 2003 and another year in 2005, and passed for 1,854 yards and 77 touchdowns. He spent one season backing up Tom Brady in New England, where he attempted only three passes in 2006. Testeverde was the first-overall pick in the 1987 NFL Draft and was a two-time Pro Bowler. Vinny Testaverde spent seven years with the Jets from 1998 to 2003 and another year in 2005, and passed for 1,854 yards and 77 touchdowns. He spent one season backing up Tom Brady in New England, where he attempted only three passes in 2006. Testeverde was the first-overall pick in the 1987 NFL Draft and was a two-time Pro Bowler.

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  • Danny Woodhead went undrafted in the 2008 NFL Draft, but was signed by the Jets in the days following. He was released by the Jets in 2010 and signed by New England, where he had 2,181 yards and 14 touchdowns during his time with the Patriots. Danny Woodhead went undrafted in the 2008 NFL Draft, but was signed by the Jets in the days following. He was released by the Jets in 2010 and signed by New England, where he had 2,181 yards and 14 touchdowns during his time with the Patriots.

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  • Kenbrell Thompkins was signed by the Patriots as an undrafted free agent in 2013. He spent the 2013 season and some of the 2014 season with New England. With the Pats, he had 519 yards and four touchdowns. He signed with the Jets in 2015. Kenbrell Thompkins was signed by the Patriots as an undrafted free agent in 2013. He spent the 2013 season and some of the 2014 season with New England. With the Pats, he had 519 yards and four touchdowns. He signed with the Jets in 2015.

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  • The Patriots selected Stevan Ridley in the third round of the 2015 NFL Draft. A two-time AFC champion with the Patriots, Ridley signed with the New York Jets in the 2011 offseason. The Patriots selected Stevan Ridley in the third round of the 2015 NFL Draft. A two-time AFC champion with the Patriots, Ridley signed with the New York Jets in the 2011 offseason.

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  • Tim Tebow joined the Patriots for training camp in 2013 after spending the 2012 season with the New York Jets. He didn't make the Patriots roster, but did play in 12 games for the Jets, was 6 of 8 passing, and rushed the ball 32 times for 102 yards. Tim Tebow joined the Patriots for training camp in 2013 after spending the 2012 season with the New York Jets. He didn't make the Patriots roster, but did play in 12 games for the Jets, was 6 of 8 passing, and rushed the ball 32 times for 102 yards.

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  • Bryan Cox played for the Jets for three seasons from 1998 to 2000. The original Miami Dolphin spent one season with the Patriots in 2001, and helped win Super Bowl XXXVI. Bryan Cox played for the Jets for three seasons from 1998 to 2000. The original Miami Dolphin spent one season with the Patriots in 2001, and helped win Super Bowl XXXVI.

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  • As head coach of the Seattle Seahawks, Pete Carroll lost in the Super Bowl to his former team, the New England Patriots. He was the franchise's head coach from 1997 to 1999. He also spent four seasons with the Jets, and served as their head coach for the 1994 season. As head coach of the Seattle Seahawks, Pete Carroll lost in the Super Bowl to his former team, the New England Patriots. He was the franchise's head coach from 1997 to 1999. He also spent four seasons with the Jets, and served as their head coach for the 1994 season.

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  • Hank Poteat spent three seasons with the Patriots from 2004 to 2006. The Super Bowl champ then joined the Jets from 2006 to 2008. He finished his NFL career with 197 tackles, four interceptions, and three sacks. Hank Poteat spent three seasons with the Patriots from 2004 to 2006. The Super Bowl champ then joined the Jets from 2006 to 2008. He finished his NFL career with 197 tackles, four interceptions, and three sacks.

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  • Bill Parcells was the Patriots head coach from 1993 to 1996. He took the Patriots Super Bowl XXXI, but lost to the Green Bay Packers, 35–21. He left the next season to serve as the Jets head coach from 1997 to 1999. Bill Parcells was the Patriots head coach from 1993 to 1996. He took the Patriots Super Bowl XXXI, but lost to the Green Bay Packers, 35–21. He left the next season to serve as the Jets head coach from 1997 to 1999.

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  • Roman Phifer spent four seasons in New England and two in New York during his 15-year career. The linebacker had 68 tackles, 8.5 sacks, and two interceptions for the Jets. He had 203 tackles, two interceptions and four sacks for the Patriots. Roman Phifer spent four seasons in New England and two in New York during his 15-year career. The linebacker had 68 tackles, 8.5 sacks, and two interceptions for the Jets. He had 203 tackles, two interceptions and four sacks for the Patriots.

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  • In 1999, the Jets promoted Bill Belichick to be their head coach after spending two seasons as an assistan. Less than 24 hours later, however, the Patriots exchanged a first round pick with the Jets to hire Belichick as their head coach, With the Patriots, has won four Super Bowls. In 1999, the Jets promoted Bill Belichick to be their head coach after spending two seasons as an assistan. Less than 24 hours later, however, the Patriots exchanged a first round pick with the Jets to hire Belichick as their head coach, With the Patriots, has won four Super Bowls.

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  • Curtis Martin played exclusively with the Jets and Patriots during his 11-year career. The Hall of Famer racked up 14,101 rushing yards, 90 rushing touchdowns, 3,329 receiving yards, and 10 receiving touchdowns. He was drafted by the Patriots in the third round and spent three seasons in New England before leaving for New York. Curtis Martin played exclusively with the Jets and Patriots during his 11-year career. The Hall of Famer racked up 14,101 rushing yards, 90 rushing touchdowns, 3,329 receiving yards, and 10 receiving touchdowns. He was drafted by the Patriots in the third round and spent three seasons in New England before leaving for New York.

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  • Fullback Keith Byars spent 10 games in 1996 and all of the 1997 season with the Patriots. He then left for the Jets in 1998, and retired at the end of that season. During his 14-year career, the Pro Bowler had 31 receiving touchdowns, 23 rushing touchdowns, and six passing touchdowns. Fullback Keith Byars spent 10 games in 1996 and all of the 1997 season with the Patriots. He then left for the Jets in 1998, and retired at the end of that season. During his 14-year career, the Pro Bowler had 31 receiving touchdowns, 23 rushing touchdowns, and six passing touchdowns.

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  • Patriots tight end Jermaine Wiggins went undrafted but signed with the Jets in 1999. He split time in 2000 with the Patriots and Jets during his rookie season. He then spent the 2001 season with the Patriots, and won Super Bowl XXXVI. Patriots tight end Jermaine Wiggins went undrafted but signed with the Jets in 1999. He split time in 2000 with the Patriots and Jets during his rookie season. He then spent the 2001 season with the Patriots, and won Super Bowl XXXVI.

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  • Zach Sudfeld was signed by the Patriots as an undrafted free agent after the 2013 NFL Draft. He was released after playing three games with the team, and signed with the Jets. During the 2014 season, he played 16 games, started three, and caught five receptions for 85 yards. Zach Sudfeld was signed by the Patriots as an undrafted free agent after the 2013 NFL Draft. He was released after playing three games with the team, and signed with the Jets. During the 2014 season, he played 16 games, started three, and caught five receptions for 85 yards.

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  • Cornerback Otis Smith scored eight touchdowns during his 14-year career. He spent five seasons with the Jets, and three seasons with the New England Patriots, where he won Super Bowl XXXVI. He finished his career with 442 tackles, 29 interceptions, and five forced fumbles. Cornerback Otis Smith scored eight touchdowns during his 14-year career. He spent five seasons with the Jets, and three seasons with the New England Patriots, where he won Super Bowl XXXVI. He finished his career with 442 tackles, 29 interceptions, and five forced fumbles.

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  • Special teams stalwart Larry Izzo never left the AFC East during his 13-year career. The undrafted free agent linebacker and special teams player signed with the Dolphins in 1996. He joined the Patriots in 2001, won three Super Bowls, then joined the Jets in 2009. He finished his career with 132 tackles. Special teams stalwart Larry Izzo never left the AFC East during his 13-year career. The undrafted free agent linebacker and special teams player signed with the Dolphins in 1996. He joined the Patriots in 2001, won three Super Bowls, then joined the Jets in 2009. He finished his career with 132 tackles.

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  • Damien Woody was drafted in the first round by the Patriots in the 1999 NFL Draft, where he played for five years and missed only two games. He signed with the Jets in 2008 where he played right tackle through the 2010 season. Damien Woody was drafted in the first round by the Patriots in the 1999 NFL Draft, where he played for five years and missed only two games. He signed with the Jets in 2008 where he played right tackle through the 2010 season.

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  • Bobby Hamilton went undrafted in 1994, and eventually signed with the Jets and played with New York through the 1999 season. He signed with the Patriots in 2000, where he amassed 137 tackles in four seasons, winning a pair of Super Bowls. Bobby Hamilton went undrafted in 1994, and eventually signed with the Jets and played with New York through the 1999 season. He signed with the Patriots in 2000, where he amassed 137 tackles in four seasons, winning a pair of Super Bowls.

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  • Quarterback Ray Lucas spent the 1996 season with the Patriots after going undrafted. He joined the Jets in 1997 and played in New York for four seasons. He finished his career with 18 touchdowns, 17 interceptions, and 3,029 yards. Quarterback Ray Lucas spent the 1996 season with the Patriots after going undrafted. He joined the Jets in 1997 and played in New York for four seasons. He finished his career with 18 touchdowns, 17 interceptions, and 3,029 yards.

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  • Defensive end Anthony Pleasant spent the 1998 and 1999 seasons with the Jets, where he had 75 tackles and eight sacks. He played with New England from 2001 to 2003, where he won two Super Bowls, had 10 sacks, and recorded 52 tackes. Defensive end Anthony Pleasant spent the 1998 and 1999 seasons with the Jets, where he had 75 tackles and eight sacks. He played with New England from 2001 to 2003, where he won two Super Bowls, had 10 sacks, and recorded 52 tackes.

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  • The Jets drafted Dedric Ward in the third round of the 1997 NFL Draft. In his four seasons in New York, he had 1,815 receiving yards and 11 touchdowns. The Super Bowl champion spent two seasons with the Dolphins but played with the Patriots for the 2003 season. The Jets drafted Dedric Ward in the third round of the 1997 NFL Draft. In his four seasons in New York, he had 1,815 receiving yards and 11 touchdowns. The Super Bowl champion spent two seasons with the Dolphins but played with the Patriots for the 2003 season.

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