From that point on, it was clear that departure was necessary.
The Patriots' coaching staff stressed to their ecstatic players that a victory would reseed them (8-3).
They're stuck on the road against more and more formidable foes, and they'll never wear anything but white uniforms from here on out.
They're pumped up, according to coach Mike Pfisterer.
Imagination is only limited by their lack of control over their next host.
Pfisterer warned that "the ride" will eventually come to an end.