Patriot Super Bowls have lost their spark

In the aftermath of last week’s Super Bowl, something felt different.

The electricity in the air leading up to the big game just didn’t sizzle like usual, and I found myself sighing, not smiling, in anticipation. And boy, did it live up to the hype (or lack thereof.)

Not only was the overall game painfully boring, tied for three quarters and making history as the lowest-scoring Super Bowl ever with a final tally of 13-3, but I realized something else.

I’m so tired of the Patriots.

Seeing the New England Patriots take home yet another Super Bowl victory felt hollow — or maybe that was just the...