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7:34 PM Thu, Jan 31, 2008 | Permalink |
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It remains the same as yesterday: Jabar Gaffney (shoulder) was limited; Tom Brady (right shoulder) had full participation. The following is the pool report filed by Dan Pompei of the Chicago Tribune: Quarterback Tom Brady's ankle injury continued to look......
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6:42 PM Thu, Jan 31, 2008 | Permalink |
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Bill Belichick and Scott Pioli were both asked yesterday about New England's draft class this year, which initially saw just three players make the active roster: Brandon Meriweather, Kareem Brown and undrafted quarterback Matt Gutierrez. Oscar Lua and Mike Richardson......
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5:33 PM Thu, Jan 31, 2008 | Permalink |
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By Mike McDermott Email
AP pool photo / Stephan Savoia Brady set to throw this afternoon at Sun Devil Stadium in Tempe, Ariz.......
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4:50 PM Thu, Jan 31, 2008 | Permalink |
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Many of the Patriots' assistant coaches have gotten attention this week, partly because they're never heard from, and some (Josh McDaniels) because the world is trying to figure out if they'd be a good coach for their franchise. Pepper Johnson's......
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4:40 PM Thu, Jan 31, 2008 | Permalink |
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From the Some Folks Just Don't Listen Dept.: During the Patriots' media-access period, Mike Vrabel was one of six players at risers ringing the tent outside the hotel. At one point, a television reporter asked what was the dumbest question......
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2:39 PM Thu, Jan 31, 2008 | Permalink |
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Photos by Providence Journal staff photographer Bob Breidenbach Logan Mankins Jarvis Green Jarvis Green, left, and LeKevin Smith Nick Kaczur, left, and Stephen Neal Laurence Maroney Mike Vrabel Rodney Harrison Pepper Johnson......
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1:43 PM Thu, Jan 31, 2008 | Permalink |
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By Art Martone Email
It was good to be back out on the practice field yesterday. We got a lot of things done and certainly need to have another good day today and try to build things up, cover all of the situations and......
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1:21 PM Thu, Jan 31, 2008 | Permalink |
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By Robert Lee Email
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. -- All three of New England’s Super Bowl victories this decade have been decided by a field goal. Four of the Patriots games this season have been decided by four points or less. Patriots veteran safety Rodney Harrison......
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1:20 PM Thu, Jan 31, 2008 | Permalink |
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By Mike McDermott Email
Journal photos / Bob Breidenbach Tom Brady at the Westin Kierland Resort and Spa Tom Brady Randy Moss Troy Brown Bill Belichick Bill Belichick Tom Brady and Bill Belichick Tedy Bruschi Dan Koppen Richard Seymour Matt Cassel Stephen Gostkowski......
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12:43 PM Thu, Jan 31, 2008 | Permalink |
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By Robert Lee Email
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. -- Patriots Pro Bowl wide receiver Randy Moss has dreamt several times that not only do the Patriots win the Super Bowl on Sunday, but that he also has a big game. “I’m daydreaming every day, all day,”......
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12:41 PM Thu, Jan 31, 2008 | Permalink |
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On today's sports cover, Jim Donaldson profiles the ultimate NFL survivor: Patriots assistant coach Dante Scarnecchia, who has been with the team since 1982. Shalise Manza Young writes about the memory of Marquise Hill, and Paul Kenyon reports on the......
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12:33 PM Thu, Jan 31, 2008 | Permalink |
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By Robert Lee Email
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. -- With Giants wide receiver Plaxico Burress saying earlier this week that the Giants were going to beat the Patriots, 23-17, in the Super Bowl on Sunday, Patriots safety Rodney Harrison went on record today with a little......
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12:23 PM Thu, Jan 31, 2008 | Permalink |
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By Robert Lee Email
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. -- There is a lot of public interest in Randy Moss and for good reason. The Patriots Pro Bowl wide receiver set an NFL record for touchdown receptions in a season, 23, in helping lead the Patriots to......
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12:08 PM Thu, Jan 31, 2008 | Permalink |
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By Mike McDermott Email
Before beginning her day on Thursday, Patriots writer Shalise Manza Young spoke to Mike McDermott for this multimedia show. The topics: Tom Brady, Plaxico Burress, stopping New York's running game, and honoring Marquise Hill. Click the play button below to......
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11:54 PM Wed, Jan 30, 2008 | Permalink |
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This is the fifth edition in a six-part series by sports columnist Jim Donaldson. Jim, who has covered each of the Patriots' five Super Bowl appearances to date for The Journal (he'll make it six next weekend) looks back in......
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9:03 PM Wed, Jan 30, 2008 | Permalink |
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By Shalise Manza Young Email
NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS LIMITED PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE WR Jabar Gaffney (shoulder) FULL PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE QB Tom Brady (right shoulder) NEW YORK GIANTS DID NOT PARTICIPATE IN PRACTICE WR Plaxico Burress (ankle) LIMITED PARTICIPATION IN PRACTICE CB Kevin Dockery (hip......
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7:43 PM Wed, Jan 30, 2008 | Permalink |
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Dan Pompei of the Chicago Tribune, the Patriots' pool reporter for this week, has filed the following practice report for New England: Quarterback Tom Brady's injured ankle was not much of an issue during the Patriots practice Wednesday. Brady participated......
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7:20 PM Wed, Jan 30, 2008 | Permalink |
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By Shalise Manza Young Email
He is quite possibly the quietest member of the Patriots' defense in the locker room, but James Sanders has announced himself to NFL opponents. The third-year safety out of Fresno State started 15 games this season, first in place of......
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6:59 PM Wed, Jan 30, 2008 | Permalink |
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The NFL today released the full roster of officials for Sunday's game. The referee will be Mike Carey, the first African-American to referee a Super Bowl. Carey, in his 18th season as an NFL official, was also the referee when......
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6:44 PM Wed, Jan 30, 2008 | Permalink |
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By Shalise Manza Young Email
Bill Belichick took to the podium for his press conference today in yet another different style of shirt: a red Rutgers lacrosse windbreaker with a number 23 on the arm. “It’s my son’s. He used to wear my stuff, so......
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6:43 PM Wed, Jan 30, 2008 | Permalink |
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By Jim Donaldson Email
SCOTTSDALE -- It's taken him 20 years, but Jeff Feagles finally has made it to a Super Bowl. And talk about coming full circle. Feagles, who's been the Giants punter since 2003, began his NFL career with the Patriots,......
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6:39 PM Wed, Jan 30, 2008 | Permalink |
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By Jim Donaldson Email
SCOTTSDALE -- New York Giants general manager Jerry Reese thinks his counterpart in New England, Scott Pioli, has done a marvelous job. "You kind of sit back," he said, "and marvel at what they have done, because I don't......
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6:29 PM Wed, Jan 30, 2008 | Permalink |
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By Jim Donaldson Email
SCOTTSDALE -- Randy Moss says he thinks he would have enjoyed playing with Packers quarterback Brett Favre, but knows he would not have liked playing in Green Bay. "I think Brett Favre wanted to talk to me," said Moss,......
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5:36 PM Wed, Jan 30, 2008 | Permalink |
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By Robert Lee Email
Giants receiver Plaxico Burress predicted earlier this week that the Giants would beat the Patriots, 23-17, in the Super Bowl. Earlier today he said that he stood by those comments. "What I said is what I said," Burress said. "I......
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5:08 PM Wed, Jan 30, 2008 | Permalink |
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By Jim Donaldson Email
SCOTTSDALE -- Offensive line coach Dante Scarnecchia cited two reasons it is all-important that his players protect quarterback Tom Brady. One: "He can't run out of sight if you gave him three days." Two: "He's our franchise. He's our......
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4:39 PM Wed, Jan 30, 2008 | Permalink |
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BY MIKE SZOSTAK Journal Sports Writer The Patriots are extremely fortunate that Tom Brady suffered what was apparently the mildest possible high ankle sprain. Had the injury been more serious, he might not be available to play in the Super......
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3:20 PM Wed, Jan 30, 2008 | Permalink |
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By Robert Lee Email
Randy Moss was shocked to find out that Josh McDaniels, who is 32-years-old, was the Patriots offensive coordinator when he first met him. "When I first got to Massachusetts, I flew in to take my physical and Josh picked me......
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2:41 PM Wed, Jan 30, 2008 | Permalink |
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By Mike McDermott Email
Before beginning her day on Wednesday, Patriots writer Shalise Manza Young spoke to Mike McDermott for this multimedia show. Click the play button below to listen and watch. Shalise will file multimedia reports tomorrow and Friday as well.......
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2:29 PM Wed, Jan 30, 2008 | Permalink |
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This is the fifth edition in a six-part series by sports columnist Jim Donaldson. Jim, who has covered each of the Patriots' five Super Bowl appearances to date for The Journal (he'll make it six next weekend) looks back in......
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1:56 PM Wed, Jan 30, 2008 | Permalink |
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Journal photos / Bob Breidenbach Tom Brady Randy Moss Bill Belichick Players collect their jerseys at the Westin Kierland Resort and Spa, the Patriots' home base this week. Bill Belichick with Stacey James, the team's vice president of media......
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1:51 PM Wed, Jan 30, 2008 | Permalink |
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By Jim Donaldson Email
PHOENIX -- Offensive tackle Matt Light's hair has gotten so long that he sometimes ties it into a pony tail in back, prompting center Dan Koppen to nickname him "Fabio," after the similarly-maned male model who has been frequently......
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1:47 PM Wed, Jan 30, 2008 | Permalink |
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By Jim Donaldson Email
PHOENIX -- He was talking about the qualities he looks for when he hires coaches, but Bill Belichick's wise words were applicable to a much wider array of life situations: "The most important thing," he said, "is to identify......
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1:42 PM Wed, Jan 30, 2008 | Permalink |
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By Jim Donaldson Email
PHOENIX -- Great line about the Super Bowl from friend Bob Reinacher, a longtime trainer of thoroughbreds I first met several summers ago at Saratoga, and who currently is at the winter meet at Gulfstream Park, in Hallandale, Fla.......
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1:29 PM Wed, Jan 30, 2008 | Permalink |
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By Robert Lee Email
Patriots cornerback Ellis Hobbs respects guys like Pittsburgh safety Anthony Smith who guaranteed a victory over the Patriots, and Giants receiver Plaxico Burress who predicted that the Giants would beat the Patriots, 23-17, in the Super Bowl on Sunday. “I......
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12:54 PM Wed, Jan 30, 2008 | Permalink |
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There has been a lot of talk about Laurence Maroney’s running style and he doesn't like it. He runs upright instead of getting low to the ground like most NFL running backs, but Maroney believes that just because he runs......
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12:36 PM Wed, Jan 30, 2008 | Permalink |
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By Shalise Manza Young Email
Hey all -- It's only 10:30 a.m. here, but it's already been a full day for those of us following the Patriots during Super Bowl week. New England began its media access for the day at 8 a.m. with Bill......
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12:11 PM Wed, Jan 30, 2008 | Permalink |
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By Rich Lee Email
Download file It's Media Day at the Super Bowl, where the usually glib Randy Moss was at a loss for words, and the non-stars shine as brightly as the stars. Also, the Red Sox won by losing Johan Santana to......
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10:50 AM Wed, Jan 30, 2008 | Permalink |
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Jan. 30 (Bloomberg) -- Co-owner Steve Tisch predicts his New York Giants, after winning three playoff games as underdogs, will beat the undefeated and favored New England Patriots in the Super Bowl. "I'm going to put out there, 21-17 New......
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11:54 PM Tue, Jan 29, 2008 | Permalink |
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This is the fourth edition in a six-part series by sports columnist Jim Donaldson. Jim, who has covered each of the Patriots' five Super Bowl appearances to date for The Journal (he'll make it six next weekend) looks back in......
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7:23 PM Tue, Jan 29, 2008 | Permalink |
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By Shalise Manza Young Email
Mike Vrabel was asked about Bill Belichick's now-iconic grey hooded sweatshirt today, and offered... "That is his little 'woobie.' That's his little security blanket. He has got that pouch and he keeps all his stuff in it. You would like......
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6:46 PM Tue, Jan 29, 2008 | Permalink |
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We've come to assume that Wes Welker is a pretty vanilla guy, not saying much during interviews, but with the bright lights of Super Bowl week tuned on him, he's dropping some pretty good lines. Yesterday, after at least the......
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6:40 PM Tue, Jan 29, 2008 | Permalink |
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Journal photo / Bob Breidenbach Brown graduate Zak DeOssie, right, and Giants teammate Reggie Torbor. Journal photo / Bob Breidenbach Tom Brady Journal photo / Bob Breidenbach A mysterious "reporter" who offered predictions. Journal photo / Bob Breidenbach Adalius......
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6:16 PM Tue, Jan 29, 2008 | Permalink |
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By Shalise Manza Young Email
Tedy Bruschi, while not an Arizona native, is a legend in the state thanks to his exploits while playing for the Wildcats' football team. The All-American tied the NCAA record for sacks, with 52, and was a two-time finalist for......
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5:27 PM Tue, Jan 29, 2008 | Permalink |
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Apparently, Plaxico Burress likes to talk. A lot. A few days ago, the Giants' wideout stirred the pot when he said New York's wide receiver contingent was better than that of the Patriots'. But now he's stepped into Anthony Smith......
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5:05 PM Tue, Jan 29, 2008 | Permalink |
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By Robert Lee Email
Donte Stallworth was so upset when he heard that Randy Moss said that Moss, not Stallworth, was the fastest wide receiver that the Patriots have, that he interrupted Moss’s Media Day session to see if Moss would say it again.......
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4:51 PM Tue, Jan 29, 2008 | Permalink |
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By Robert Lee Email
Throughout his entire career, Giants quarterback Eli Manning has been perceived by many NFL experts as a bust. He grew up in the long shadows of his father Archie and his older brother Peyton and he hasn’t lived up to......
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4:13 PM Tue, Jan 29, 2008 | Permalink |
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By Jim Donaldson Email
GLENDALE, Ariz. -- Randy Moss, who drew a large crowd around his podium at Media Day, had a good explanation as to why he was more talkative than usual this season. "You want to know why I'm talking more......
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4:11 PM Tue, Jan 29, 2008 | Permalink |
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By Robert Lee Email
Maybe it’s the perfect season. Maybe it’s for future Hall of Famers like Randy Moss and Junior Seau who have never won a Super Bowl. Whatever the case, the Patriots are going for their fourth Super Bowl title in the......
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4:07 PM Tue, Jan 29, 2008 | Permalink |
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By Shalise Manza Young Email
Media Day brings all manner of characters and questions, and the players and coaches know to expect the unexpected. It might get crazy, but for some of the Pats' players, it beats the alternative. "It's definitely more to like," Richard......
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4:07 PM Tue, Jan 29, 2008 | Permalink |
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By Jim Donaldson Email
GLENDALE -- Stephen Neal, the Patriots' starting right guard, was sporting a flowing moustache that extended down to his chin at Media Day. "I'm trying to do something to take attention away from my belly," he joked. "I'd rather......
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3:44 PM Tue, Jan 29, 2008 | Permalink |
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By Shalise Manza Young Email
Not surprisingly, the first question Tom Brady heard at today's Media Day was about his sprained right ankle, which he practiced on yesterday. "My ankle feels good. My ankle feels great," he said. "I practiced a full day yesterday. I......
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3:44 PM Tue, Jan 29, 2008 | Permalink |
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3:25 PM Tue, Jan 29, 2008 | Permalink |
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GLENDALE, Ariz. -- Former Patriots tight end Don Hasselbeck says his son, Tim, is surprised more free agents don't sign with the Arizona Cardinals. "He said to me: 'You think anyone else in the league knows you can play......
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3:13 PM Tue, Jan 29, 2008 | Permalink |
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BY JIM DONALDSON Journal Sports Writer GLENDALE, Ariz. -- Tedy Bruschi has three Super Bowl Championship rings, plus an AFC championship ring from his rookie year in 1996, when the Patriots lost to the Packers in Super Bowl XXXI. He......
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3:03 PM Tue, Jan 29, 2008 | Permalink |
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BY JIM DONALDSON Journal Sports Writer GLENDALE, Ariz. -- While Bill Belichick, his coaching staff, and the Patriots players are totally focused on winning Super Bowl XLII, Scott Pioli and his people are planning on how best to position the......
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2:52 PM Tue, Jan 29, 2008 | Permalink |
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Journal photos / Bob Breidenbach NIne-year-old Brock Domann of Colorado Springs, Colo., working for Scholastic News, interviews Patriots punter Chris Hanson. Laurence Maroney shares a laugh with a teammate. Tom Brady answers a question from 10-year-old Jason Krause, of......
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1:24 PM Tue, Jan 29, 2008 | Permalink |
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By Shalise Manza Young Email
Hey all - We're here at the amazing University of Phoenix Stadium and have just wrapped the Patriots' portion of the circus known as Super Bowl media day. Any kind of character you can imagine is here, and most of......
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11:53 PM Mon, Jan 28, 2008 | Permalink |
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This is the third edition in a six-part series by sports columnist Jim Donaldson. Jim, who has covered each of the Patriots' five Super Bowl appearances to date for The Journal (he'll make it six next weekend) looks back in......
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8:58 PM Mon, Jan 28, 2008 | Permalink |
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By Jim Donaldson Email
PHOENIX -- Matt Light was asked yesterday what made Bill Belichick different from other NFL coaches. "One of the biggest things he does is, he doesn't accept any excuses. He tells it to you like it is. You have......
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8:50 PM Mon, Jan 28, 2008 | Permalink |
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One remarkable stat that has gone overlooked this season is the fact that none of the Patriot receivers have lost a fumble this season. Patriots receiver Wes Welker said that the Patriots focus on the importance of ball security every......
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8:30 PM Mon, Jan 28, 2008 | Permalink |
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New England coach Bill Belichick said that one of the reasons why the Patriots have been so successful running the ball lately is because of the exceptional downfield blocking by the Patriots’ wide receivers. “I think that our receivers have......
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8:04 PM Mon, Jan 28, 2008 | Permalink |
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By Shalise Manza Young Email
According to a release from the NFL, this year's Super Bowl has its largest media contingent ever. A record 4,786 credentials have been issued, topping the 4,516 credentials issued for last year's game between the Colts and Bears. The number......
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7:15 PM Mon, Jan 28, 2008 | Permalink |
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By Jim Donaldson Email
PHOENIX -- Just call him Mr. Sunshine. "It good to be out in the warm sunshine in Arizona," said a bubbly Bill Belichick, doffing his favorite hoodie and donning a suit to meet with the media at the Convention......
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7:01 PM Mon, Jan 28, 2008 | Permalink |
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AP photo With his right ankle taped to just under his calf, New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady runs a drill at the start of football practice at Sun Devil Stadium in Tempe, Ariz., today. During his press conference,......
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5:45 PM Mon, Jan 28, 2008 | Permalink |
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By Shalise Manza Young Email
Bill Belichick is conducting his press conference for the day, and when asked about Tom Brady, he indicated that the quarterback and his tender ankle were at practice. "He was out there like everybody else," Belichick said. Asked how he......
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2:37 PM Mon, Jan 28, 2008 | Permalink |
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By Robert Lee Email
Even though the Patriots are 18-0 and are the favorites to win the Super Bowl, they don’t feel invincible. “Even ourselves – within this team – we don’t consider ourselves invincible,” Patriots linebacker Tedy Bruschi said. “The minute you......
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2:25 PM Mon, Jan 28, 2008 | Permalink |
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By Jim Donaldson Email
PHOENIX -- The Patriots will be practicing this week at Arizona State University in Tempe. There are no former Sun Devils on the New England roster. Linebacker Tedy Bruschi played at the University of Arizona, in Tucson, where he......
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2:01 PM Mon, Jan 28, 2008 | Permalink |
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By Mike McDermott Email
BOSTON (AP) - Lawyers for Randy Moss and the woman who accused him of battery agreed to extend a temporary restraining order she obtained against the New England Patriots wide receiver, his agent said Monday. A court hearing was scheduled......
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2:00 PM Mon, Jan 28, 2008 | Permalink |
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By Robert Lee Email
Patriots Pro Bowl wide receiver Randy Moss only had a combined two catches for 32 yards in the Patriots two playoff games, but that doesn’t mean quarterback Tom Brady hasn’t been looking for him. “He is always a part of......
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1:49 PM Mon, Jan 28, 2008 | Permalink |
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I was hoping to ask this of anyone who is on the conference call, given the parity in the NFL with the salary cap and how maybe the team is a little more equal than when you guys played,......
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1:23 PM Mon, Jan 28, 2008 | Permalink |
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With a perfect season and Super Bowl XLII on the line, New England coach Bill Belichick said that Sunday's game against the Giants will be the most important one of his career. "Of course it is an important game," Belichick......
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1:10 PM Mon, Jan 28, 2008 | Permalink |
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By Robert Lee Email
This is New England's fourth trip to a Super Bowl in the last seven years. The Patriots are 3-0 in those trips but coach Bill Belichick said that the experience that they have in Super Bowls won't necessarily help......
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1:03 PM Mon, Jan 28, 2008 | Permalink |
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By Jim Donaldson Email
PHOENIX -- The Giants are scheduled to arrive at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport this afternoon at 2:45. Coach Tom Coughlin and selected players are scheduled to meet with the media around 5 at the team's hotel -- the......
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1:01 PM Mon, Jan 28, 2008 | Permalink |
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The perception is that often times New England coach Bill Belichick appears frustrated when he has to talk to the media. But he says that’s not the case. When asked Saturday if he doesn’t like talking to the media,......
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12:11 PM Mon, Jan 28, 2008 | Permalink |
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By Jim Donaldson Email
PHOENIX -- It was raining here Sunday night when my direct (but still late) Southwest Airlines flight finally landed. The Patriots arrived earlier, with QB Tom Brady, not surprisingly, the focus of media attention. In what was even less......
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7:58 AM Mon, Jan 28, 2008 | Permalink |
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By Rich Lee Email
Jim Donaldson continues his six-part series on the Patriots, this time highlighting the Pats' brain trust -- the front office. Also, Syracuse continues to hobble through the Big East season with a 71-64 win over Providence College. Download file......
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10:10 PM Sun, Jan 27, 2008 | Permalink |
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This is the second edition in a six-part series by sports columnist Jim Donaldson. Jim, who has covered each of the Patriots' five Super Bowl appearances to date for The Journal (he'll make it six next weekend) looks back in......
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1:56 PM Sun, Jan 27, 2008 | Permalink |
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By Shalise Manza Young Email
The New England Patriots are saddened to learn that former head coach Mike Holovak passed away today at the age of 88. Holovak spent nearly eight seasons as the head coach of the Boston Patriots (1961-68) and led the franchise......
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6:06 PM Fri, Jan 25, 2008 | Permalink |
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By Mike McDermott Email
This is the first edition in a six-part series by sports columnist Jim Donaldson. Jim, who has covered each of the Patriots' five Super Bowl appearances to date for The Journal (he'll make it six next weekend) looks back in......
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5:34 PM Fri, Jan 25, 2008 | Permalink |
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In his brief time here in New England, it has become apparent that receiver Donte Stallworth is quite a character. He's admitted to having an on-field alter ego, whom he calls Nikko, is a student of psychology, and likes to......
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4:02 PM Fri, Jan 25, 2008 | Permalink |
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By Karen Bordeleau Email
Are you living in a house divided, a die-hard Patriots fan living with a family member who is rooting for the Giants? If so, can you laugh about it, or will you be watching the Super Bowl on separate TVs......
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3:34 PM Fri, Jan 25, 2008 | Permalink |
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On what makes Wes Welker unique I think his athletic ability is definitely underrated a lot. He’s very quick. He’s strong. He breaks a lot of tackles. He has a good feel for finding soft spots in coverage. He has......
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3:33 PM Fri, Jan 25, 2008 | Permalink |
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On giving advice to younger players I haven’t really talked to guy, but this is one time that you’d rather be working than be off. I told Bill [Belichick] that today. This is one time that you don’t mind......
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3:32 PM Fri, Jan 25, 2008 | Permalink |
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On advice he’s given out to younger players about the Super Bowl A lot of guys have come up to me and ask questions or a lot of players who have already been there and sort of know the protocol......
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3:31 PM Fri, Jan 25, 2008 | Permalink |
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On all of the hype of being in the Super Bowl I think it has just all the tension that is coming with the game, the Super Bowl game, the final game . Whether it be the media, whether it......
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3:29 PM Fri, Jan 25, 2008 | Permalink |
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On what he expects in this game It’s a different game. It’s a different team and it’s a different game, so what we’re going to do is work today and position ourselves to go to game day and hopefully execute.......
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3:28 PM Fri, Jan 25, 2008 | Permalink |
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On Randy Moss’ play the last few weeks It’s not about catches and stats. There’re times when I may only make four of five tackles, but if we win -- It’s all about wining. Coach Belichick, whether you’re a free......
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2:50 PM Fri, Jan 25, 2008 | Permalink |
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Six years in the league. I assume this is what you came here for? Yeah, this is it. This is the biggest game of the best sport in the world and this is what you fantasize about growing up as......
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2:49 PM Fri, Jan 25, 2008 | Permalink |
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After the AFC Championship game a lot of guys said if you don’t complete a perfect season, it was all for nothing. Do you feel that way? At this point, yeah. We’re down to our last game and we need......
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1:15 PM Fri, Jan 25, 2008 | Permalink |
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Journal photo / Gretchen Ertl How is it going this morning? Good, huh? OK, well, we’re plugging along. The Giants are a tough team to get ready for. They do a lot [and] they do a lot of things......
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1:04 PM Fri, Jan 25, 2008 | Permalink |
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By Shalise Manza Young Email
We are inside the Dana-Farber Fieldhouse, where the Patriots are stretching before their practice session begins in earnest. Tom Brady and Ryan O'Callaghan are the players we didn't spot on the field. Rodney Harrison, who missed yesterday's session, is back......
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11:57 AM Fri, Jan 25, 2008 | Permalink |
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By Shalise Manza Young Email
Hey all -- Bill Belichick was asked about Tom Brady and his ankle about four different ways today, and none of the questions got any kind of answer that gave any indication about Brady's health. After declining to say how......
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6:16 PM Thu, Jan 24, 2008 | Permalink |
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By Art Martone Email
Richard Seymour picked the Giants to get here in a pool with his friends. How about you? We’ve been there. We’ve had those season before where you play well, you flash it and then it kind of goes away......
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6:13 PM Thu, Jan 24, 2008 | Permalink |
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Can I ask you to reflect on your hometown of Equality, Ala. and how well you know Justin Tuck? Actually, it’s funny you say that. [We] went to the same high school, our parents went to school together. [It’s......
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6:11 PM Thu, Jan 24, 2008 | Permalink |
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Ready for the madness? Absolutely. I think this is one of the reasons that you play the game, obviously to be in a situation like this. We work hard all year and we’ve put ourselves in a great position.......
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By Shalise Manza Young Email
The Patriots have placed safety/special teamer Mel Mitchell on injured reserve with a biceps injury. Things have not gone exactly as Mitchell likely planned since he signed with New England before last season -- last year, he missed the entire......
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3:46 PM Thu, Jan 24, 2008 | Permalink |
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By Andrea Panciera Email
Journal photo / Mary Murphy With no sign of Tom Brady, Patriot backup quarterbacks Matt Cassel, left, and Matt Gutierrez practice in the indoor field at Gillette Stadium today. Photos and video of Brady wearing a walking boot in......
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2:13 PM Thu, Jan 24, 2008 | Permalink |
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We’ve spent the past three days looking at the Giants. Even though we just played them a month ago, I think that they’ve certainly improved dramatically as a football team. The number one area I would say is in the......
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1:07 PM Thu, Jan 24, 2008 | Permalink |
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By Shalise Manza Young Email
Hey all - We are here inside the Dana-Farber Fieldhouse, and Tom Brady is not stretching with the rest of his teammates. Rodney Harrison and Mel Mitchell are also currently not at the full-pads workout. Matt Gutierrez, Ray Ventrone, Matt......
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12:00 PM Thu, Jan 24, 2008 | Permalink |
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Hey all -- We are back here at Gillette Stadium, where the Patriots have reconvened after a couple of days off to start their preparations for Super Bowl XLII. Not surprisingly, Bill Belichick wasn't saying anything when it comes to......
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10:44 AM Thu, Jan 24, 2008 | Permalink |
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By Mike McDermott Email
The Boston Herald is outraged -- outraged -- at the New York tabloids' targeting of Tom Brady this week (the Post famously referred to Brady as "girlie man" on the day after the foot-cast image surfaced). So today, the......
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By Mike McDermott Email
San Diego Chargers center Nick Hardwick, who had already accused Patriots defensive lineman of dirty play during the AFC Championship Game on Sunday, took his allegations a step further on yesterday in an interview on XX Sports Radio, claiming that......
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Giants defensive end Osi Umenyiora appears on HBO's Inside the NFL tonight and discusses Pats left tackle Matt Light and the battles the two had in the Dec. 29 meeting between New England and New York. These quotes were provided......
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12:57 PM Wed, Jan 23, 2008 | Permalink |
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By Mike McDermott Email
Dr. John F. Murray, a sport performance psychologist whose insight has been sought out by such sports experts as Neal Cavuto, says the Patriots are a shoo-in to destroy the Giants in the Super Bowl. Murray, whose contributions to the......
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AP photo / Milk Processor Education Program Patriots wide receiver Wes Welker has touch-ups done to his milk mustache during a "got milk?" photo shoot yesterday in Mansfield, Mass.......
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3:51 PM Tue, Jan 22, 2008 | Permalink |
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By Mike McDermott Email
Shalise Manza Young and Mike McDermott look back on the AFC Championship victory and begin to talk about the Giants in this words-and-pictures presentation. Click on the play button below to see and hear the show.......
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9:02 AM Tue, Jan 22, 2008 | Permalink |
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By Rich Lee Email
The heat is on the Patriots to finish undefeated, and Arizona might just be the perfect place to do so for QB Tom Brady and receiver Randy Moss. Download file......
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9:55 PM Mon, Jan 21, 2008 | Permalink |
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INFDaily.com Tom Brady wears a cast on his foot as he walks to girlfriend Gisele Bundchen's apartment in New York. As expected, the paparazzi were waiting for Tom Brady when he returned to New York City with girlfriend Gisele......
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By Rich Lee Email
The Patriots stop the Chargers in the AFC Championship game, and will face the New York Giants in the Super Bowl in the Pats' fourth appearance in seven years. Download file......
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10:47 PM Sun, Jan 20, 2008 | Permalink |
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Now in his third season, this is Ellis Hobbs' first Super Bowl appearance. He was so emotional after the Pats' loss in Denver two years ago that he had to take time to compose himself before he went into the......
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Perhaps one of the few bittersweet things about today's game was that Mr. Everything Troy Brown was among New England's inactives and thus wasn't in uniform to help his Patriots teammates get back to the Super Bowl. But Brown was......
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By Mike McDermott Email
The New York Giants have defeated the Green Bay Packers, 23-20, on Lawrence Tynes' game-winning 47-yard field goal in overtime. The Giants will face the Patriots in two weeks -- for the second time in about a month -- to......
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By Shalise Manza Young Email
Make no mistake: the New England Patriots want to win the Super Bowl because that's been their goal since the season began in July. But winning it for Junior Seau is part of their motivation as well. An 18-year veteran,......
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By Jim Donaldson Email
FOXBORO -- Three times, the San Diego Chargers moved the ball inside the Patriots' 10-yard line. Three times, they settled for field goals, failing to score even one touchdown against a determined New England defense. "It was crucial that......
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By ROBERT LEE Journal Sports Writer FOXBORO -- San Diego coach Norv Turner said that New England "franchise" defensive back Asante Samuel's interception of a Philip Rivers pass intended for Chris Chambers in the second quarter was the difference in......
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9:21 PM Sun, Jan 20, 2008 | Permalink |
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By Robert Lee Email
By ROBERT LEE Journal Sports Writer FOXBORO – The New England Patriots will be going for their fourth Super Bowl title since 2001 in Arizona at Super Bowl XLII on Feb. 3. What does that mean to the Patriots? “It’s......
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One of the lingering questions from this game, especially from Chargers fans, will be the mysterious disappearance of All-Pro running back LaDainian Tomlinson. Tomlinson hyper-extended his left knee early in San Diego's win over the Colts, and did not return......
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By ROBERT LEE Journal Sports Writer FOXBORO – Randy Moss had been in the NFL for 10 years and has been one of the best wide receivers in NFL history over that time. He caught a record-setting 23 touchdowns during......
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By Steven Krasner Email
San Diego quarterback Philip Rivers did not lead his team to a win Sunday in the AFC Championship. But the often outspoken QB did win his teammates' respect for playing the entire game despite limping noticeably, reportedly from a......
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By Steven Krasner Email
The teams have a recent and spirited history with each other. And New England has been able to get the better of San Diego Chargers, last year in the postseason and again early in the regular season this year.......
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By Steven Krasner Email
A year ago, the Patriots were overtaken in the AFC Championship Game by the Indianapolis Colts. This year, though, New England was victorious in the AFC title game, earning a berth in the Super Bowl. The postgame emotions were......
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By Mike McDermott Email
Journal photo / Gretchen Ertl Philip Rivers passes for San Diego. Journal photo / Bob Breidenbach Laurence Maroney gets to the outside in the fourth quarter. Maroney's numbers -- 122 yards rushing and 1 touchdown -- were identical to......
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By Shalise Manza Young Email
The New England Patriots have just clinched their fourth AFC Championship since 2001 and the sixth in franchise history with a 21-12 win over the San Diego Chargers. The story of the game was the play of the defense, which......
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Antonio Cromartie's end zone interception of Tom Brady is the third pick Brady has thrown this game and the first time this season that Brady has been picked off three times in a game. The last time? When New England......
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These are courtesy of the Patriots' PR department: COLDEST PATRIOTS GAME SINCE 2004 AFC CHAMPIONSHIP The temperature at kickoff of today’s game was 23 degrees with a wind chill of nine degrees. It is the coldest kickoff temperature for a......
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Journal photo / Mary Murphy Linebacker Adalius Thomas catches his breath during a timeout. Journal photo / Mary Murphy Chargers running back Darren Sproles gets around Randall Gay. Journal photo / Mary Murphy Tom Brady lets go of a......
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3:47 PM Sun, Jan 20, 2008 | Permalink |
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Journal photo / Bob Breidenbach Michael Turner runs around Rodney Harrison. Journal photo / Bob Breidenbach Junior Seau sacks Philip Rivers. Journal photo / Bob Breidenbach Seau celebrates the sack. Journal photo / Bob Breidenbach Quentin Jammer intercepts Tom......
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It's quite interesting that LaDainian Tomlinson declared throughout the week that he'd be ready to play this week against the Patriots, and according to the Chargers' participation reports, participated fully in practice on both Thursday and Friday and was not......
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FOXBORO, Mass. (AP) - The Patriots and Chargers began their game Sunday in windy conditions with a temperature of 23 degrees, the lowest of the three AFC championship games played in Foxboro. The previous low there for a title game......
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By Jim Donaldson Email
FOXBORO -- Pats fans perhaps mildly concerned at their high-scoring team's slow start offensively can take consolation from the fact that New England never has lost a playoff game at Gillette Stadium. The Patriots beat Tennesee and Indianapolis (in......
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3:09 PM Sun, Jan 20, 2008 | Permalink |
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By Jim Donaldson Email
FOXBORO -- While it certainly is impressive that the Patriots are appearing in the conference championship game for the fifth time in seven years, other teams have had even more dominant stretches. Buffalo played for the AFC title five......
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By Shalise Manza Young Email
There was a moment of silence here for Georgia Frontiere, the St. Louis Rams owner who passed away on Friday. Frontiere, 80, had battled breast cancer for several years. Also, R&B star Ne-Yo sang the National Anthem (if you have......
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2:55 PM Sun, Jan 20, 2008 | Permalink |
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By Mike McDermott Email
We asked readers on Thursday afternoon to begin voting on the outcome of today's game. Not surprisingly, we found Patriots fans to be supremely confident. Only 10 out of 218 people who voted thought the Chargers would prevail. Nearly 58......
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By Mike McDermott Email
Journal photo / Glenn Osmundson Chargers head coach Norv Turner watches his players warm up. Journal photo / Glenn Osmundson Patriots wide receiver Donte' Stallworth. Journal photo / Glenn Osmundson Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers. Journal photo / Glenn Osmundson......
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2:23 PM Sun, Jan 20, 2008 | Permalink |
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QB Charlie Whitehurst - 3QB K Dave Rayner CB Cletis Gordon CB Paul Oliver LB Anthony Waters WR Malcolm Floyd TE Scott Chandler DT Brandon McKinney......
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QB Matt Gutierrez - 3QB WR Chad Jackson S Mel Mitchell CB Antwain Spann T Wesley Britt G Billy Yates WR Troy Brown DL LeKevin Smith......
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11:47 AM Sun, Jan 20, 2008 | Permalink |
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Hey all -- The sun is shining but it is bitter cold and windy here at Gillette. Given the magnitude of this game, everything has been ramped up: there's a greater police presence, bomb-sniffing dogs checking everyone's bags, and hundreds......
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6:59 PM Fri, Jan 18, 2008 | Permalink |
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Doubtful QB Philip Rivers - knee TE Antonio Gates - toe Questionable DT Jamal Williams - ankle Probable LB Shawne Merriman - illness * LaDainian Tomlinson (knee) has been removed from the list.......
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By Art Martone Email
After the fake direct snap last week one of the commentators said that you deserved an Academy Award. Are you -- I think I said that. Are you preparing for a life in Hollywood? No, I'm not quitting this......
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5:07 PM Fri, Jan 18, 2008 | Permalink |
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What are the benefits of having been here before, and what do you have to protect yourself against since it's so familiar? I think the benefits of us being here before--this is I think my sixth. This is my......
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5:06 PM Fri, Jan 18, 2008 | Permalink |
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Kevin, you've been through three of these rodeos; can you just give us your thoughts entering the game? Are you excited at the preparation, does it help being here before? A little. It helps a little bit. But at......
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Nervous? For this [press conference]? No. I think we're excited. I think we look forward to playing big games. I think as a player who has been there, like a lot of the guys on our team have, you......
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4:59 PM Fri, Jan 18, 2008 | Permalink |
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As far as the team goes, we're privileged to be in this AFC Championship Game. We have a tremendous amount of respect for the San Diego Chargers and their season, particularly what they have done since Thanksgiving. They are a......
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3:48 PM Fri, Jan 18, 2008 | Permalink |
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Out S Mel Mitchell - biceps Probable QB Tom Brady - right shoulder S Rodney Harrison - thigh * Harrison did not practice today; Matt Light (flu) was back on the field. Also, G Stephen Neal (shoulder) is off the......
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Journal photo / Bob Breidenbach Patriots offensive lineman Matt Light has some fun during a drill today at Foxboro. Light had been sick earlier in the week, but was back on the field today, two days before the team......
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11:36 AM Fri, Jan 18, 2008 | Permalink |
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Shalise Manza Young and Jim Donaldson talked Patriots-Chargers this morning with projo sports producer Mike McDermott. Click on the play button below to see and hear the show.......
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10:53 PM Thu, Jan 17, 2008 | Permalink |
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Randy Moss' agent, Tim DiPiero, sent an email to Boston Globe reporter Mike Reiss tonight, responding to what he called an inaccurate statement by Rachelle Washington's attorney, David McGill, made earlier today. The text of the email can be found......
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Did Not Participate QB Philip Rivers - knee TE Antonio Gates - toe DT Jamal Williams - ankle Limited Participation LB Shawne Merriman - illness Full Participation RB LaDainian Tomlinson - knee......
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Some of the details of the Randy Moss issue are coming to light, and it now appears that this is stemming from an intimate encounter gone wrong. In police documents requesting a temporary restraining order against Moss, 35-year-old Rachelle Washington......
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Did Not Practice T Matt Light - flu S Mel Mitchell - biceps Limited Participation QB Tom Brady - right shoulder G Stephen Neal - shoulder Ryan O'Callaghan (flu), who did not practice yesterday, practiced today and was removed from......
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Journal photo / Bob Breidenbach The New England Patriots held practice today at Gillette Stadium. Head coach Bill Belichick held a press conference and players spoke to the media. Belichick laughs during the team stretches today. Well, another day......
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Journal photo / Bob Breidenbach Coach Bill Belichick talks about how he hates the San Diego "Superchargers" song when asked during the press conference. Hey all -- One of the funniest moments we've had with Bill Belichick in recent......
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Journal photo / Bob Breidenbach Patriots linebackers Tedy Bruschi, left, and Mike Vrabel share a laugh during stretches today at Gillette. The Patriots are holding today's practice session inside a bitter cold Gillette Stadium, and are in lots of......
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10:56 AM Thu, Jan 17, 2008 | Permalink |
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By Jack Perry Email
Well, I’ve been there before, and so has my heavy moth-eaten blanket, purchased years ago at an Army-Navy store. In fact, I’m thinking of some day donating it to the new Patriots hall of fame/museum that is taking shape......
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10:11 AM Thu, Jan 17, 2008 | Permalink |
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By Rich Lee Email
It's good times and bad times for the Patriots. Running back Laurence Maroney has found his stride with patience and a new look at his job, while teammate Randy Moss battles an allegation of striking a woman. Download file......
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7:32 PM Wed, Jan 16, 2008 | Permalink |
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Did Not Participate TE Antonio Gates - toe QB Philip Rivers - knee RB LaDainian Tomlinson - knee DT Jamal Williams - team decision Limited Participation LB Shawne Merriman - illness Full Participation FB Lorenzo Neal - fibula......
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For the Patriots: Did Not Participate T Ryan O'Callaghan - flu S Mel Mitchell - arm Limited Participation QB Tom Brady - right shoulder G Stephen Neal - shoulder WR Donte Stallworth - knee......
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1:16 PM Wed, Jan 16, 2008 | Permalink |
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The Patriots have re-signed DB Gemara Williams and LB Kyle Bissinger to the practice squad. The pair were on the field at practice today.......
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1:13 PM Wed, Jan 16, 2008 | Permalink |
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The Patriots are on the field inside Gillette Stadium, holding their first practice of the week as they prepare for Sunday's AFC Championship game against San Diego. The players are in full pads, and the only two missing for the......
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12:26 PM Wed, Jan 16, 2008 | Permalink |
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By Robert Lee Email
Journal photo/ Bob Breidenbach Patriots' wide receiver Randy Moss talks to the media today at Gillette Stadium about a restraining order filed against him. By ROBERT LEE Journal Sports Writer FOXBORO -- It was reported this morning that Patriots......
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11:17 AM Wed, Jan 16, 2008 | Permalink |
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By Mike McDermott Email
A Florida radio station has reposted a report, which had been pulled off its Web site earlier in the day, saying that Randy Moss has been hit with a temporary restraining order following allegations of dating violence. The radio station......
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9:16 AM Wed, Jan 16, 2008 | Permalink |
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By Rich Lee Email
Find out what keeps the San Diego Chargers charging despite injuries to key players. Also, will Red Sox pitcher Clay Buchholz' conditioning program help him go the distance this season? Download file......
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5:23 PM Tue, Jan 15, 2008 | Permalink |
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By Shalise Manza Young Email
New England Patriots linebacker Andre Tippett, who made it to the final 10 last year but fell short in the final vote, is once again among the finalists for this year's Pro Football Hall of Fame induction class. Tippett, who......
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4:30 PM Tue, Jan 15, 2008 | Permalink |
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Journal photo / Bob Breidenbach Workers clear Monday's snow from Gillette Stadium seats today in preparation for the AFC Championship game Sunday afternoon against the San Diego Chargers. The long-range weather forecast for Foxboro calls for light snow on......
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2:41 PM Tue, Jan 15, 2008 | Permalink |
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By Mike McDermott Email
During last season's Divisional Playoff Game, some Patriots players were observed mimicking the "Lights-Out Dance" of super Chargers linebacker Shawne Merriman, leading Merriman's teammate LaDainian Tomlinson to complain that the Patriots had no class at all. We're hoping that a......
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12:24 PM Tue, Jan 15, 2008 | Permalink |
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Journal photo / Bob Breidenbach Patriots receiver Donte Stallworth jokes with the press who swarmed around him in the locker room today. Hey all -- Bill Belichick has wrapped up his press conference for the morning, and there was......
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9:34 AM Tue, Jan 15, 2008 | Permalink |
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Bill Reynolds says the numbers add up to make Patriots quarterback Tom Brady No. 1, and read Kevin McNamara's story on the unusual PC-UConn hoops "tradition." Download file......
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8:30 PM Mon, Jan 14, 2008 | Permalink |
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Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers is currently questionable for Sunday's AFC Championship game against the Patriots at Gillette Stadium. Rivers, who was already wearing a brace on his left knee from an injury suffered last month, sprained the medial collateral ligament......
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As one would expect, the Patriots will play a starring role in NFL Network's programming this week: * Tomorrow night at 8 p.m., the Pats' 31-20 win over Jacksonville on Saturday will be condensed to 90 minutes for NFL Replay;......
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7:57 PM Mon, Jan 14, 2008 | Permalink |
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The Patriots have announced that a limited number of tickets are available for Sunday's AFC Championship game at Gillette Stadium, and will go on sale through Ticketmaster on Wednesday morning. Tickets will go on sale Wednesday morning at 9 a.m.......
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5:05 PM Sun, Jan 13, 2008 | Permalink |
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As most of you know by now, the San Diego Chargers -- behind backup quarterback Billy Volek -- upset the Indianapolis Colts, 28-24, in their AFC Divisional round playoff game, the final game at the RCA Dome. The win sends......
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4:19 PM Sun, Jan 13, 2008 | Permalink |
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By Jim Donaldson Email
What a win for San Diego, beating the Colts in Indianapolis with both LaDainian Tomlinson and Philip Rivers on the sidelines! How's A.J. Smith's decision to dump Marty Schottenheimer for Norv Turner looking now? If the Chargers can beat......
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2:19 AM Sun, Jan 13, 2008 | Permalink |
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By Mike McDermott Email
Journal photo / Bob Breidenbach Donald Trump and his wife, Melania Knauss, join Patriots owner Robert Kraft on the sidelines at Gillette Stadium.......
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By Shalise Manza Young Email
It is not surprising that Bill Belichick says a few words to his team before each game. What may be a bit surprising is that after Belichick speaks, Junior Seau usually adds a few words as well. But given the......
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1:58 AM Sun, Jan 13, 2008 | Permalink |
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Kyle Brady won the chance to move on to the AFC title game with the New England Patriots last night, but he also won dinner on friend and former teammate David Garrard. Brady said he and Garrard, the Jaguars’ quarterback,......
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1:51 AM Sun, Jan 13, 2008 | Permalink |
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BY SHALISE MANZA YOUNG Journal Sports Writer FOXBORO – The New England Patriots’ three Super Bowl wins came by a combined nine points, so if there is one thing they know, it is this: come playoff time, it doesn’t matter......
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1:32 AM Sun, Jan 13, 2008 | Permalink |
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By Robert Lee Email
By ROBERT LEE Journal Sports Writer FOXBORO – Wes Welker made his first playoff appearance a memorable one. Welker led the Patriot receivers with a game-high nine catches for 54 yards and a touchdown. His touchdown catch came on a......
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1:12 AM Sun, Jan 13, 2008 | Permalink |
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By Jim Donaldson Email
FOXBORO, Mass. _ Jack Del Rio knows the difference between his Jacksonville Jaguars and the New England Patriots. He knows why the Pats are going to the AFC championship game, following a 31-20 victory over the Jags, and his......
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1:11 AM Sun, Jan 13, 2008 | Permalink |
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By Steven Krasner Email
Quarterback Tom Brady's phenomenal game (26 of 28 for 262 yards) was a major postgame focal point. But the Patriots were by no means pass-happy in downing the Jaguars. New England also rushed for 145 yards, with Lawrence Maroney......
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By Robert Lee Email
By ROBERT LEE Journal Sports Writer FOXBORO – After having the biggest postseason game of his career – 22 carries, 122 yards, and a touchdown – Laurence Maroney tried to sneak out of the Patriots locker room before a mob......
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1:04 AM Sun, Jan 13, 2008 | Permalink |
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By Steven Krasner Email
It should have come sooner. But when Rodney Harrison picked off a David Garrard pass with 3:46 remaining, the veteran safety tied former Rams and Cardinals defensive back Aeneas Williams for consecutive postseason games (four) with at least one......
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12:57 AM Sun, Jan 13, 2008 | Permalink |
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By Steven Krasner Email
In the first half, the Patriots' defense was pushed around by the jaguars. In the second half, New England's defense didn't exactly resemble Pittsburgh's old Steel Curtaion, but it got the job done when it had to. "We didn't......
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12:50 AM Sun, Jan 13, 2008 | Permalink |
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FOXBORO, Mass. -- The Jacksonville Jaguars took away Randy Moss, but still didn't come away with a victory. Despite limiting Moss -- who set an NFL record this season with 23 touchdown receptions, while catching 98 passes for 1,493......
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12:45 AM Sun, Jan 13, 2008 | Permalink |
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By Steven Krasner Email
Donte' Stallworth experienced emotional highs and lows on the same play in the fourth quarter. It was a 53-yard catch-and-run play that set up the Pats' final points, a field goal. The catching part was just fine. It was......
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12:28 AM Sun, Jan 13, 2008 | Permalink |
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By Steven Krasner Email
Patriots tight end Benjamin Watson was famished. He caught five touchdown passes in the first five games, but only one over the team's final 11 games. It wasn't as if he didn't want to taste the end zone. "I'm......
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12:15 AM Sun, Jan 13, 2008 | Permalink |
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By Jim Donaldson Email
FOXBORO, Mass. -- Perhaps an Oscar ought to be added to Tom Brady's lengthy list of postseason awards. "I'm looking for my Academy award," Brady said, flashing that matinee idol smile. He certainly deserves at least one, for Best......
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12:04 AM Sun, Jan 13, 2008 | Permalink |
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By Steven Krasner Email
He completed the first 16 passes he threw, and overall he was an amazingly accurate 26 for 28, good for 262 yards, including three touchdown passes. Tom Brady's only incompletions were a pair of drops, by tight end Benjamin......
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11:03 PM Sat, Jan 12, 2008 | Permalink |
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By Mike McDermott Email
The New England Patriots won their 17th game of the season and moved to within one game of the Super Bowl with a 31-20 defeat of the Jacksonville Jaguars. Tom Brady threw just two incompletions in 28 attempts, tallying 262......
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By Mike McDermott Email
Journal photos / Glenn Osmundson Asante Samuel upends Maurice Jones-Drew. Kevin Faulk tries to get around the tackle of Scott Starks. David Garrard throws an incomplete pass under pressure from Rodney Harrison and Mike Vrabel.......
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10:10 PM Sat, Jan 12, 2008 | Permalink |
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By Shalise Manza Young Email
Members of the Jaguars' staff are seated behind us here in the press box, and when it looked like Jacksonville was having trouble with its coach-to-quarterback radio system late in its last drive, one team official said: "They knocked it......
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10:07 PM Sat, Jan 12, 2008 | Permalink |
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By Mike McDermott Email
Journal photo / Bob Breidenbach Journal photo / Bob Breidenbach Journal photo / Bob Breidenbach Journal photo / Bob Breidenbach Journal photo / Bob Breidenbach Journal photo / Mary Murphy Journal photo / Bob Breidenbach Journal photo / Bob......
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9:55 PM Sat, Jan 12, 2008 | Permalink |
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By Shalise Manza Young Email
These are courtesy of the Patriots' PR staff: BENJAMIN WATSON SCORES SECOND CAREER PLAYOFF TD Benjamin Watson caught a 3-yard touchdown pass from Tom Brady to tie the game at seven in the first quarter. The scoring catch was Watson’s......
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9:34 PM Sat, Jan 12, 2008 | Permalink |
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By Shalise Manza Young Email
The press box here at Gillette Stadium is having massive internet problems -- in that there isn't any access right now, and hasn't been for much of the first half, hence our absence. But thanks to Rob Lee's air-card, we're......
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9:24 PM Sat, Jan 12, 2008 | Permalink |
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By Mike McDermott Email
Journal photo / Bob Breidenbach Laurence Maroney scores a touchdown in the second quarter. Journal photo / Bob Breidenbach Laurence Maroney scores a touchdown in the second quarter. Journal photo / Bob Breidenbach Maroney celebrates. Journal photo / Mary......
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9:21 PM Sat, Jan 12, 2008 | Permalink |
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Journal photos / Gretchen Ertl......
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8:24 PM Sat, Jan 12, 2008 | Permalink |
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By Mike McDermott Email
Click here to vote on whether Jacksonville's opening-drive score looked like a legitimate touchdown to you, or if David Garrard's knee hit the ground before he threw.......
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8:14 PM Sat, Jan 12, 2008 | Permalink |
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By Mike McDermott Email
Now that the game is about to start, we've taken down our survey: "Are the Jaguars capable of upsetting the Patriots?" There were 417 votes this week, with 58 percent saying that yes, an upset could happen.......
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8:04 PM Sat, Jan 12, 2008 | Permalink |
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By Mike McDermott Email
Journal photos / Gretchen Ertl Junior Seau Troy Brown Tom Brady......
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7:56 PM Sat, Jan 12, 2008 | Permalink |
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By Mike McDermott Email
Journal photos / Mary Murphy Ben Watson on the field before the game Asante Samuel and Richard Seymour on the field before the game. Early-arriving fans hold a sign that says: "Brady is our hero; 17 and zero."......
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7:05 PM Sat, Jan 12, 2008 | Permalink |
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By Shalise Manza Young Email
WR Charles Sharon RB LaBrandon Toefield CB Aaron Glenn S Lamont Thompson LB Shantee Orr LB Mike Peterson G Uche Nwaneri OL Tutan Reyes......
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6:56 PM Sat, Jan 12, 2008 | Permalink |
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QB Matt Gutierrez - 3QB S Eugene Wilson DB Antwain Spann RB Kyle Eckel DB Ray Ventrone OL Wesley Britt OL Billy Yates NT Rashad Moore......
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5:08 PM Sat, Jan 12, 2008 | Permalink |
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By Shalise Manza Young Email
I can hear you asking, who is Thomas Dimitroff? And I can't say that I blame you for not knowing. The 40-year old Dimitroff is New England's director of college scouting, and to two sources, one being the Atlanta Journal......
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6:31 PM Fri, Jan 11, 2008 | Permalink |
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By Shalise Manza Young Email
From the press release: The authority on pro football, Pro Football Weekly, along with the Professional Football Writers of America, are proud to announce their annual All-NFL team. Leading the way is QB Tom Brady, who also was voted as......
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3:47 PM Fri, Jan 11, 2008 | Permalink |
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By Shalise Manza Young Email
For the Patriots Questionable DB Willie Andrews - elbow TE Kyle Brady - foot RB Kyle Eckel - stomach S Rodney Harrison - thigh CB Ellis Hobbs - groin T Nick Kaczur - foot T Stephen Neal - shoulder TE......
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2:37 PM Fri, Jan 11, 2008 | Permalink |
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By Mike McDermott Email
Shalise Manza Young and Mike McDermott discuss the Patriots' upcoming playoff game. Click on the play button below to see and hear the show.......
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11:01 AM Fri, Jan 11, 2008 | Permalink |
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By Mike McDermott Email
Photographers Bob Breidenbach, Glenn Osmundson and Mary Murphy took some time this month to discuss their memories of the Patriots perfect regular season. Click the photo above to see their multimedia presentation -- with their favorite photos, how they......
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10:55 AM Fri, Jan 11, 2008 | Permalink |
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By Peter Phipps Email
The National Weather Service in Taunton is forecasting light winds and relatively mild temperatures for Saturday night's playoff game against Jacksonville. The temperature will fall from a high of near 49 to a low overnight of 24, the service says.......
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6:45 PM Thu, Jan 10, 2008 | Permalink |
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Journal photo / Gretchen Ertl A Patriot's fan showed his loyalty to the record-breaking team by painting the side of this building on Route 108 in South Kingstown.......
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4:44 PM Thu, Jan 10, 2008 | Permalink |
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By Shalise Manza Young Email
For the Patriots Limited Participation S Willie Andrews - elbow TE Kyle Brady - team decision RB Kyle Eckel - stomach S Rodney Harrison - thigh CB Ellis Hobbs - team decision G Nick Kaczur - foot G Stephen Neal......
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2:32 PM Thu, Jan 10, 2008 | Permalink |
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By Art Martone Email
How are we doing today? [We’re] winding down on our preparations here, try[ing] to get all the situations covered and be ready to go on Saturday night. Can you talk regarding the safeties a little bit for Jacksonville? I think,......
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2:30 PM Thu, Jan 10, 2008 | Permalink |
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By Art Martone Email
Can you start by reflecting on the last week when you declined to interview for those jobs and what your thinking was? Yup. I’d always said that if that opportunity presented itself I’d take all the information that I......
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12:39 PM Thu, Jan 10, 2008 | Permalink |
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By Shalise Manza Young Email
Tiki and Ronde Barber have a weekly show on Sirius NFL Radio called "The Barber Shop," and the twins talked Pats-Jags on Tuesday night. Ronde, one of the best corners of this generation and the only current defensive back besides......
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12:26 PM Thu, Jan 10, 2008 | Permalink |
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By Shalise Manza Young Email
In a positive sign for New England, all hands were on deck at practice, which is being held inside Gillette Stadium, including tight end Stephen Spach and defensive back Antwain Spann, both of whom did not participate yesterday. The players......
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12:02 PM Thu, Jan 10, 2008 | Permalink |
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By Shalise Manza Young Email
Hey all -- With a Saturday game, today is the last day of practice this week for the Patriots -- and consequently, the last day of access we in the media have to the team -- though they will hold......
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3:57 PM Wed, Jan 09, 2008 | Permalink |
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For the Patriots: Did Not Participate TE Stephen Spach - knee DB Antwain Spann - hamstring Limited Participation DB Willie Andrews - elbow TE Kyle Brady - team decision RB Kyle Eckel - stomach S Rodney Harrison - thigh T......
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3:08 PM Wed, Jan 09, 2008 | Permalink |
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By Shalise Manza Young Email
Another day, more honors for members of the Patriots, as today five players were named to the Associated Press All-Pro first team, and four more were named to the second team. Randy Moss was a unanimous choice at receiver, and......
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3:03 PM Wed, Jan 09, 2008 | Permalink |
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By Pamela Reinsel Cotter Email
LaDainian Tomlinson and Randy Moss were unanimous selections to The Associated Press 2007 NFL All-Pro team on Wednesday. So was Tom Brady - sort of. The league's Most Valuable Player and Offensive Player of the Year was chosen on each......
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1:48 PM Wed, Jan 09, 2008 | Permalink |
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By Robert Lee Email
FOXBORO -- Once again, the Patriots are holding their practice inside the Dana-Farber Field House. They are in their shorts and shells. Defensive back Antwain Spann and tight end Stephen Spach were not present for the media-access portion of the......
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1:36 PM Wed, Jan 09, 2008 | Permalink |
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By Art Martone Email
[There’s] not too much new at this end. We’re plugging along at situation stuff, getting ready for a team that does a lot of things well. Fire away. The four wide receivers in the rotation were acquired at different times......
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12:03 PM Wed, Jan 09, 2008 | Permalink |
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Hey all -- Thankfully -- mercifully -- we're only three days from New England's Divisional round game with Jacksonville. Some Patriots players have said there's a sharpened focus and longer meetings as the team goes over its preparations for the......
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3:02 PM Tue, Jan 08, 2008 | Permalink |
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The question: Who was the one that didn't vote for Tom Brady for MVP? The Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel has identified Cooney, the founder of SportsXchange, an information provider for news organizations, as the one voter out of 50 who didn't select......
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2:40 PM Tue, Jan 08, 2008 | Permalink |
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By Shalise Manza Young Email
Tom Brady won his second Associated Press postseason award today, claiming the league's Offensive Player of the Year. Brady got 35 1/2 (out of 50) votes, while teammate Randy Moss received 12 1/2. Wes Welker even drew one vote, as......
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1:15 PM Tue, Jan 08, 2008 | Permalink |
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By Shalise Manza Young Email
The Patriots are holding their first practice session of the week today inside Gillette Stadium, and the players are in full pads. The only player missing was Kyle Eckel, who was spotted briefly in the locker room today. That means......
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12:14 PM Tue, Jan 08, 2008 | Permalink |
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Three members of the Patriots are up for fan-selected year end awards on nfl.com. Tom Brady is one of three nominees for FedEx Air Player of the Year; Mike Vrabel is one five choices for GMC Defensive Player of the......
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9:04 AM Tue, Jan 08, 2008 | Permalink |
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By Rich Lee Email
Can the Patriots' defense weather Jacksonville's tandem threat of running backs Fred Taylor and Maurice Jones-Drew? Read Robert Lee's story to find out. On the baseball front, will Jim Rice finally get into the Hall of Fame? Also, get the......
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7:45 PM Mon, Jan 07, 2008 | Permalink |
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Q: Are you glad it’s Jacksonville? TB: Am I glad it’s Jacksonville? They’re a very good team. I said earlier today the teams that are in this position are the best teams in the league. There’s no doubt about it.......
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12:44 PM Mon, Jan 07, 2008 | Permalink |
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By Art Martone Email
We've kind of been spending, I would say of the three possible opponents, most of our time on Jacksonville over the weekend, given the fact that we played Pittsburgh a month ago and then we played Tennessee earlier in the......
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11:50 AM Mon, Jan 07, 2008 | Permalink |
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By Shalise Manza Young Email
We've found goodness on the Jacksonville Jaguars' official site before, and today is no different. On his final regular season power rankings, site reporter Vic Ketchman lists the Patriots at number one -- with the comment "a masterpiece" next to......
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7:24 AM Mon, Jan 07, 2008 | Permalink |
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By Rich Lee Email
Get a breakdown of the Patriot's first-round playoff opponent, the Jacksonville Jaquars. Also, Bill Reynolds weighs in on the latest on Roger Clemens and accusations of banned substance use; and the PC Friars are seeing red flags after two Big......
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8:38 PM Sun, Jan 06, 2008 | Permalink |
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Bill Belichick held a brief conference call with the media tonight to discuss the Patriots' Divisional round opponent, Jacksonville. He opened by saying he and his staff had spent the most time this weekend on the Jags, as they had......
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2:46 PM Sat, Jan 05, 2008 | Permalink |
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Tom Brady's record-setting regular season earned him the NFL's most valuable player award. Brady is the first Patriots player to earn NFL MVP honors; Gino Cappeletti and Jim Nance won AFL honors in the 1960s. "As I have learned over......
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1:27 PM Fri, Jan 04, 2008 | Permalink |
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Journal photo / Bob Breidenbach The New England Patriots practice this afternoon in the practice bubble at Gillette. Junior Seau, Mike Vrabel (#50) and Tedy Bruschi stretch at the start of practice. The Patriots have a bye week this......
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12:10 PM Fri, Jan 04, 2008 | Permalink |
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Hey all -- We've wrapped up the chatty portion of the day here at Gillette, and are waiting to head out to the team's practice session, which once again will be held inside the Dana-Farber Fieldhouse. Bill Belichick opened his......
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8:06 PM Thu, Jan 03, 2008 | Permalink |
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The Patriots have released a statement from offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels, who reportedly had received interest from Baltimore and Atlanta for their head coaching openings: "I am very grateful for the chance to interview for NFL head coaching positions but......
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2:46 PM Thu, Jan 03, 2008 | Permalink |
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By Mike McDermott Email
Journal photo / Mary Murphy Head coach Bill Belichick answers questions from reporters Thursday as the Patriots returned to practice after time-off since last Saturday's win against the Giants. Bill Belichick of the New England Patriots was named the......
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2:07 PM Thu, Jan 03, 2008 | Permalink |
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By Art Martone Email
Happy New Year, everyone. We’re definitely in one. It’s a privilege, of course, to be involved in the second season here in the NFL, the new one where everybody’s undefeated and we’re all starting at the bottom. We’re going to......
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1:16 PM Thu, Jan 03, 2008 | Permalink |
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By Shalise Manza Young Email
As we wrote earlier, the Patriots are practicing indoors today with the sub-zero temperatures outside and are in full pads. Five players were missing from media access: Asante Samuel, Ty Warren, Ellis Hobbs, Nick Kaczur and Kyle Eckel. Two players......
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12:12 PM Thu, Jan 03, 2008 | Permalink |
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Hey all -- Bill Belichick and the Patriots are back to work today after the players had four days off to rest and enjoy their accomplishments during the regular season. Belichick called it a privilege to be involved in the......
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9:04 AM Thu, Jan 03, 2008 | Permalink |
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By Rich Lee Email
Jim Donaldson taps Randy Moss and Wes Welker as the perfect combination in the Patriots' sensational receiving corps, and Shalise Manza Young adds more on the Patriots' 16-0 regular season. Also, URI routs Fairleigh Dickinson University last night, while PC......
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6:16 PM Wed, Jan 02, 2008 | Permalink |
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By Shalise Manza Young Email
Tom Brady was today named the AFC Offensive Player of the Week, the fifth time this season he has gotten the honor. It was also the 10th time a Patriots player won an AFC weekly honor during the course of......
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1:21 PM Wed, Jan 02, 2008 | Permalink |
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By Mike McDermott Email
Shalise Manza Young and Mike McDermott discuss the Patriots' win over the Giants and look ahead to possible playoff foes. Click on the play button below to see and hear the show.......
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9:48 AM Wed, Jan 02, 2008 | Permalink |
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By Rich Lee Email
Shalise Manza Young writes on the "Pats' trip to perfection." Also, get Paul Kenyon's take on why the URI men's basketball team has improved so dramatically, as well as Bill Reynold's view of this year's PC hoops season. Download file......
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5:43 PM Tue, Jan 01, 2008 | Permalink |
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By Shalise Manza Young Email
The Patriots have announced that a limited number of tickets are still available for the team's AFC Divisional round playoff game on Jan. 12 at 8 p.m. The tickets will go on sale Friday at 10 a.m., but there are......
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11:20 AM Tue, Jan 01, 2008 | Permalink |
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By Art Martone Email
BY JIM DONALDSON Journal Sports Writer It's certainly a Happy New Year for R.I. native A.J. Smith, the general manager of the San Diego Chargers. Smith, a Cranston native who played high school football at Bishop Hendricken, and began his......
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