Shopgirlove: How did that happen?

Patsblog: My God.

Spatch kvetches:

You know, when I said "tis better to fall nobly in the conference championship than be trounced mercilessly in The Big Game" I didn't mean "tis better to choke in the second half and give the other team the biggest comeback in a conference championship game than it is to... do anything at the Super Bowl." ...

Jess: Well, fuck.

The Enforcer: My beloved Patriots CHOKED.

Alison Rose: AAAAAAGGGHHHHHHHH.

Beth: So what is there I can say?

... Frankly, this Patriots squad was a team of overachievers all year. Just being in this game this season with this team was an accomplishment. And the Colts won, fair and square. They really, truly beat us and have a lot to be proud of. ...

Michael Femia: Dammit.

Mats Tolander: They didn’t choke, they simply ran out of steam against a team with more speed, more talent and - this time around - sharper execution.

... It was a tough loss, but the Patriots put up a valiant effort this season, over coming the loss of their two top wide receivers and the usual rash of injuries n the secondary to reach the AFC Championship game. ...

Jennifer Garrett: It was close for a minute there, but I didn't cry.

Patriots Report: Go Bears. I hope they break every bone in Mannings body.

Angela: Manning didn't pull a Manning:

He won the game. I thought he was ready to unravel in the first half but he collected himself and earned his spot in Super Bowl XLI. ...

Oh, and from New York comes the Unbiased Yankees Fan: Ah, I love seeing Bostonians in agony. Also: I Hate the New England Patriots is happy.