After the 14th game of this 2020 New England season, a 22-12 loss to the Miami Dolphins, the Patriots were officially eliminated from the playoff race. I found myself reflecting on the moment in “Rocky IV” when Movie Bad Guy Hall of Famer Ivan Drago took his first significant shot from the hero – and not just because I enjoy making ’80s movie references whenever possible, either.
“He’s cut!” the announcer exclaims. “The Russian’s cut!”
“You hurt him!” Rocky’s corner man, Duke, later exclaims. “You see, he’s not a machine! He’s a man!