An Instant Classic

Some of you might not remember but professional boxing used to be really interesting.

Every great fighter carried with him an air of invincibility when he stepped into the ring. Some were encircled by it. Yet once the fight began, the air would lift leaving behind just that boxer and his challenger. And he would be tested. Often the test would be exceedingly easy. Other times, when it wasn't supposed to be particularly tough, it would turn out a whole lot different.

And the air would vibrate with anticipation. Could it? Would it? Is this the night? Is this the time?

Eventually, the answer would come. But that feeling you had when you didn't know? When you were having your notions reconfigured? They were golden.

And that's the way this game between the Giants and Patriots has felt. A meaningless game for an imaginary title.

And it's been a figurative war.