I couldn’t think of a more appropriate title. If only I could find that pic of an aggravated Pats coach Bill Belichick running across the field and giving a cold tap of the hand to ex-assistant Eric Mangini after his new team the Jets kicked the crap out of New England all over a wet muddy field to post a huge 17-14 upset at Gilette Stadium, pulling within a game of first place. Yes Jets fans. You read right. With an extra week to prepare, you had to figure Mangini would have his guys ready for this big statement game in his return. And given how hard they played on both sides of the football, they were the better team today. More determined in utilizing a solid running attack thanks to a revitalized Kevan Barlow (75 rushing yards, TD), Gang Green executed extremely well and controlled the ball on a couple of nice drives. Combined with an improved D playing aggressively and getting to the usually unflappable Tom Brady for four sacks and 2 Ints (if you discount that joke of a roughing the passer call on Victor Hobson which extended a Pats drive and got them an extra three points), they kept New England off balance. A particular bright spot for the Jets in this huge victory was second-year receiver Jericho Cotchery. He was  big all game catching a team high six passes for 70 yards including the game winning score which was a nifty 22-yard snag of a Chad Pennington pass thrown into double coverage. This guy also had at least half his receptions pick up first downs. Looks like the Jets might have something here.

So for Jets supporters, this has to be special for them as the Patriots have had their number and pretty much every AFC East competitor for a while. And for their new coach to go back and beat his old mean Scrooge of a boss had to be extra sweet. It also takes the sting off that tough loss to the Browns two weeks ago away and puts the Jets right back in the playoff mix with the Jags predictably losing to the Texans who somehow own them. Plus the Herm Edwards Chiefs lost to Miami 13-10. So the Jets are right there with seven games left. A remarkable accomplishment for Mangini thus far. But what we like about him is there’s no silver linings. He expects them to win. And that’s how it should be!