I see the Patriots’ loss on Nov. 15 as a lack of adrenalin, those hormones injected by adrenal glands that create a sudden increase in physical strength. It is God’s given natural “steroid” where it enables a small man or woman to lift a car freeing someone pinned under it.

The first injection of adrenalin in Tom Brady and the Patriots was when the Colts got their first touchdown. For three periods, the Pats’ adrenalin was really flowing, sacking Manning twice, getting one or two picks and completely shutting down the Colt running game.

By the fourth period, the Pats were ahead 28 to 14 and their adrenalin started to wane. The Colts’ adrenalin, however, was rising rapidly after their third touchdown. With little adrenalin left, the Pats managed two field goals for a final score of 34 points. Meanwhile, the Colts’ adrenalin was near its peak. With two minutes left they got their fourth touchdown. On the ensuing kickoff the Patriots, on their three plays, could not reach the 30-yard line. Then came the infamous call to go for it, only two yards and the game is over, but they only gained a disputed 1 1/2 yards. With about ten seconds left, Manning threw a touchdown pass and, with the extra point, won the game.

As a postmortem I say this: Coach Belichick, please try to get the adrenalin flowing throughout every game. I’m 81 and I can’t stand this any more.

Arthur (Bob) Calawa, Hartford