After a series of late nights and early mornings, I decided to skip last night’s Patriots’ game. But at 8:20 pm, I found myself still at my computer so I flicked on the TV and decided to watch the first half. The Pats looked terrific and were way out ahead, but I stuck to my (modified) plan and turned off the TV. Infected by the excitement of the game, however, I couldn’t sleep and ended up following the second half via Twitter on my cell phone.

I’ve long been convinced that Twitter has huge potential as a communications tool. It’s biggest problem thus far is that few of us really know how to use it. So here’s an example. I’ve compiled some of the Tweets that flowed into my phone during the second half of the game. Each Tweet begins with the name of the person or entity followed by the comment which, as is the case with all Tweets, is limited to just 140 characters.

Amalie Benjamin
Bruschi puts on his jersey over his shirt and tie. Bruschi said earlier that he hadn’t prepared a speech for the crowd.

Amalie Benjamin
Pretty ugly first half for the Jets. Can’t imagine Rex Ryan is overjoyed right now. It’s 24-3, Patriots. Ouch.

Ryan Johnston
Pats should change color of red seats so it’s not so obvious everyone is inside drinking wine, eating filet mignon & discussing sailing

New England Patriots
Spikes ends a Jets drive with a red-zone interception at the NY 2-yd line, preserving the Patriots’ 24-3 lead.

Patriots.com
Scoring update: Patriots 31, Jets 3. TD W.Welker 18 yd. pass from T.Brady Drive: 8 plays, 93 yards in 4:35
realpatriots New England Patriots
Devin McCourty just intercepted a pass in his 3rd straight game. First Patriot to do so since Asante Samuel in 2007

Mahk Lynch
Danny Woodhead sure looks good in silver and blue. Thanks Rex.

New England Patriots
Former Jet Danny Woodhead takes off … gains 50 yards on a shovel pass from Brady. Patriots lead 31-3 at the end of the 3rd

Patriots.com
Scoring update: Patriots 38, Jets 3. TD A.Hernandez 1 yd. pass from T.Brady (S.Graham kick is good) Drive: 8 plays, 94 yards in 3:53

Judy Battista
RT @AlbertBreer: Brady from start of Steeler game thru 1st play of 4Q (11 qtrs) vs. Jets … 90-122, 1196 yds, 13 TD, 0 INT, 139.9 QB rat.

New England Patriots
Danny Woodhead is now the first Patriots RB to record over 100-yards receiving since Kevin Faulk did so in 2003

Ryan Johnston
Can’t wait to hear Rex Ryan’s postgame press conference

Patriots.com
Scoring update: Patriots 45, Jets 3. TD B.Green-Ellis 5 yd. run (S.Graham kick is good) Drive: 6 plays, 28 yards in 3:26

Greg Reibman
Let the record show Dec. 6 2010 was a pretty good day for Boston sports

Joey Vines
In honor of Don Meredith “Turn out the lights, the party’s over.”

Ryan Johnston
That probably would improve his night RT @tomecurran Jets owner Woody Johnson looked like his dog had just been run over in driveway

Adam Gaffin
RT @LegalCookie: Is that really the Jets, or a high school team?

Breaking News
Patriots humiliate division rivals Jets 45-3 in Monday Night showdown

Ryan Johnston
Was not expecting this shellacking. Am now a believer

Patriots.com
Final score: Patriots 45, Jets 3

New England Patriots
Tom Brady wins his 26th straight regular season home start, setting an NFL record

New England Patriots
What a memorable night. Maybe we should honor Tedy every week

So please check out Twitter. Sign up for a free account (the only kind they offer) and start following some folks. I’m @DickHowe and was you find me, you just check out the list of all those I “follow” and choose from them.