I live in Putriot's territory and they, like all of us fans, have blinders on. I pointed out to a friend (well he may not be anymore) that the Pat's run that pick play all the time and never get tagged by a penalty until way late in the game when it doesn't matter. His response was no they never run a pick play; well sure enough they got flagged (and the Steelers also) for a pick late in the game. He actually did acknowledge it after the game but of course used the "they did it too excuse."
I give Belicheat credit for doing it as he knows it works and they won't get called most of the time but it sure would be nice if the officials then allowed it both ways. I guess that's the real frustrating part of watching the Pats as the penalties come at rather strange times (or should i say opportune for the Pats) and of course the officials even them out toward the end of the game so it looks balanced. They have a great coach and QB so they really don't need the help; just not a good situation for the NFL.
You hit he nail on the head - whenever i talk to a Pat's fan 40 or over and ask how many games they attended when in Foxboro (and they weren't winning) the silence is deafening.