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Training camp like a media member

Earlier this year, we members of the New England Patriots media corps were stunned and saddened by the sudden death of Hartford Courant beat writer Alan Greenberg. Alan died of a heart attack at just 55 years old, leaving three children under the age of 13 and wife Annmarie behind.

The guys at FoxSports Net New England -- Greenberg was a frequent contributor to their "Sports Tonight" program, where he nearly always poked fun at himself and his lack of personal style -- have established a scholarship fund in Greenberg's name and are auctioning off a unique experience to benefit the fund.

Dubbed the "ultimate training camp experience," the winner will spend Wednesday, Aug. 15 with "Sports Tonight" co-hosts Greg Dickerson and Gary Tanguay at Patriots training camp and receive a press pass for the day, hold the microphone during player interviews, attend Bill Belichick's press conference, and enjoy media lunch (hey, yours truly will be there too!).

The high bidder must be 18 years or older and must be available for the session on Aug. 15 -- no other date or compensation are available.

Click here to go to the web site for the silent auction, which ends Monday at noon. Highest bid updates will be given on "Sports Tonight" at 6:30 and 10 p.m.

Posted by Shalise Manza Young  at 3:58 PM | Permalink | Comments 0

Final days of training camp schedule

The Patriots have just two more training camp sessions open to the public, on Tuesday and Wednesday of next week. Here is the schedule for the coming week (remember, it can change, so log on here or call the Pats' hotline at 508-549-0001).

SUNDAY
2:30-4:30 p.m. *closed to the public

MONDAY
8:45-10:45 a.m. *closed to the public

TUESDAY
2:30-4:30 p.m. *open to the public

WEDNESDAY
8:45-10:45 a.m. *closed to the public
5:30-7:30 p.m. *open to the public

Posted by Shalise Manza Young  at 3:49 PM | Permalink | Comments 0