Over the course of my life there have been a handful of ideas that my brain has come to automatically assimilate with the United States of America. Some of these ideas are large-scale things such as freedom, pride and opportunity. Some of these ideas are more personal assimilations that are specific to myself. Bruce Springsteen songs.
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Chevy trucks. Football. Football. Football. I have had a love for the game of football since before I can even remember, and growing up as a child in New England means that I was privileged enough to witness one of greatest wonders a child can witness and that wonder’s name is Tom Brady.
Throughout my long lived life as a Patriots fan, Tom Brady has been a shining glimmer of hope throughout every questionable situation. Ask any Pats fan. Brady is as close as it gets to a perfect human being. A 6th-round draft pick that would go on to win four Super Bowls for arguably the greatest franchise in football. A winner in every sense of the word. A competitor who triumphed over every foe that he has been met with.
Unfortunately, when a hero of Tom Brady’s stature reaches the mountaintop and becomes king, jealousy often tries to tarnish that hard-earned crown.
Justice prevailed after nine months of false information, suspensions, appeals, hearings and testimonies. Some might call it a witch hunt. Some might call Tom Brady a cheater. Some might just be happy that it’s all over with (for now). Myself, I’m just glad I can sleep well at night knowing that I live in an America where good men like Tom Brady can finally be treated fairly. Knowing that number 12 will take the field against the Pittsburgh Steelers on opening night just warms my heart. This “deflategate” fiasco has been a wild ride for sports fans all across the world and to know that justice was heard is as reassuring as it gets. This court win is not just another win in the stat sheet for Tom Brady. This court win is another win for America.
Jake Coughlin can be contacted at jcoughlin@kscequinox.com
