you guys are ridiculous. First of all, Crowder wasn’t “going at Light’s legs” like you say. He had engaged Light straight up and Light dragged him to the ground by his helmet. Crowder lost his helmet during the exchange. Light continued to shove and battle well after the kick was gone, and Crowder got up and threw a shove at Light. Light than grabbed his hair, pulled his head down, and threw 3 punches to his head. I have no idea what video you’re watching, but I imagine it’s pretty difficult to see all that with your head up your ass.

I don’t see how Crowder went at Light’s legs. But even if he did, that’s not what the NFL said.

Aiello e-mailed me and we exchanged about 5 e-mails and the reason Crowder got the same penalty was because he “verbally instigated” the altercation – Aiello’s words, not mine. Aiello never mentions this phantom “leg attack” that you are claiming. And when we continued our talk – off the record – I asked him what would have happened if Light’s punches weren’t girlie and he actually broke Crowder’s nose or his eye socket. Aiello’s response was that a different set of circumstances would have resulted in different results in terms of punishment. So what I take from that “generic corporate speak” is that if Light didn’t fight like a girl and actually injured Crowder, his penalty would have been stiffer.

Say what you want about the “legs” issue – which I still don’t see – but the NFL never acknowledged that issue in their response.

But anyways, I do want to wish you all a Happy Thanksgiving. Among other things, I’m certainly thankful for great football rivalries – and Fins/Pats is definitely one of them. So while we disagree and some may even get pretty freakin nasty with each other from time to time, it’s all in good fun and just proves how important our teams are to us.

Have a great holiday and – if you’re traveling – be safe!

I do, just for being an NFL fan. Matt Light has how many rings? His team was putting the seal on a big win IN miami. Wow. What an child. Complete with his smirk as he walked off the field. I know he does not represent the enitre team, but damn, if he was a Buffalo Bill, I know me and my fellow Rumblers would show huge disappointment on our blog. Am I missing something here? Why are you saying "I’d rather talk football?’ Isn’t what this forum for—all aspects of the Pats, including character? What is it with you Pats fans? After Vince W viciously dove into JP last year, I lost a little respect for all things Patriots, but this is plain silly. Please, if I have missed a thread that shows Pats fans calling out Light, show me where I can fin it.