Convenient Loss of Memory: Bill Simmons Edition

Low hanging fruit, I know. Even as a self-confessed Colts/Manning hater, I was offended by this quote from Bill's retrospective running diary of the second half of the Superbowl.

So it was a classic "Sliding Doors" moment: If Manning comes through and Indy prevails, his résumé becomes impenetrable. But that pass prevented it from happening, and also, it might be the worst pass ever thrown in a big modern moment by a great quarterback not named "Favre." (Seriously, can you think of another one?)

Yes, I can actually. His name is Tom Brady, and on 3rd and goal, he threw a pass, off his back foot, from the 15 yard line at a receiver in the endzone who was blanketed by the best cover-corner of the decade, who then returned it all the way to the Pat's 2 yard line, and ended the very real possibility of New England winning 4 Super Bowls in 5 years. How's that for a horrible pass by a great quarterback not named Favre in a big modern moment? Video for those who don't remember:


Champ Bailey Interception

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