In one of the coolest features I’ve seen compiled in a long time, RealClearSports.com put together a list of the top 10 erroneous columns of 2008.

1. Pats Can’t Lose

“Crown them Now. Pats Can’t Lose” – Jay Mariotti, Chicago Sun-Times

“…[I]f you’re expecting a Super Bowl…please be aware that the New England Patriots already have won their fourth Vince Lombardi trophy in seven years. They clinched it Sunday, while sitting around their TV sets, watching the only team that possibly could have beaten them, the Indianapolis Colts, lose at home to the San Diego Chargers … Beyond a mass kidnapping, nothing will stop the Patriots from their destiny. They’ve overcome close calls with great escapes, and now, just two wins short of the greatest season in American team sports since the Bulls’ 72-10 title year, no opponent in this solar system will beat them … Crown them. We know exactly who the Patriots are: the perfect football team.”

Sorry, Jay. Take solace in the fact that you were one of millions who was very, very wrong. Unfortunately, your words got printed.

I love when Jay Mariotti is called out. I don’t know, it just makes me feel all warm inside.

Some of the other erroneous columns discussed:

“Mets Won’t Collapse Again” – Mike Vaccaro, New York Post
“Rays Won’t Make Playoffs” – Mike Vaccaro, New York Post
“Picking Ryan ‘Highly Debatable’” – Terence Moore, Atlanta Journal-Constitution
“Lakers Will Win Title” – Michael Ventre, NBC Sports
“McNabb’s Reign Likely is Over” – Ashley Fox, Philadelphia Inquirer