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January 13, 2008 - January 19, 2008 Archives
6:59 PM Fri, Jan 18, 2008 | Permalink |
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By Shalise Manza Young  Email
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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5:10 PM Fri, Jan 18, 2008 | Permalink |
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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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5:03 PM Fri, Jan 18, 2008 | Permalink |
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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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By Shalise Manza Young Email
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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2:41 PM Fri, Jan 18, 2008 | Permalink |
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By Andrea Panciera Email
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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By Mike McDermott Email
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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By Shalise Manza Young Email
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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7:57 PM Thu, Jan 17, 2008 | Permalink |
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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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5:13 PM Thu, Jan 17, 2008 | Permalink |
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By Shalise Manza Young Email
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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4:15 PM Thu, Jan 17, 2008 | Permalink |
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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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2:27 PM Thu, Jan 17, 2008 | Permalink |
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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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1:26 PM Thu, Jan 17, 2008 | Permalink |
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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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1:09 PM Thu, Jan 17, 2008 | Permalink |
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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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4:39 PM Wed, Jan 16, 2008 | Permalink |
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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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By Shalise Manza Young Email
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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By Andrea Panciera Email
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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By Shalise Manza Young Email
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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By Shalise Manza Young Email
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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8:05 PM Mon, Jan 14, 2008 | Permalink |
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By Shalise Manza Young Email
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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By Shalise Manza Young Email
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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By Shalise Manza Young Email
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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2:07 AM Sun, Jan 13, 2008 | Permalink |
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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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By Shalise Manza Young Email
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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1:10 AM Sun, Jan 13, 2008 | Permalink |
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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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By Jim Donaldson Email
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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