Well folks, Thursday night is in the books, and the college football season is officially underway. And through just a few games, we’ve already learned a lot.We learned that Stephen Garcia actually looks like a quarterback this year. And that USC’s...
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The good news is that the New York Giants' first-team offense drove the ball down and scored on its first possession in Thursday's 20-17 preseason win over the New England Patriots. Bad news is that former starting running back Brandon Jacobs decided...
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With all 32 teams wrapping up their preseason schedules Thursday night, here are a few quick hits from each AFC East game: Detroit Lions 28, Buffalo Bills 23 Trent Edwards was efficient in his one quarter, completing all four of his passes for 66 yards,...
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After two sharp series from Eli Manning and the offense, Rhett Bomar did not provide much of a spark, but he settled down after halftime....
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Gail Burton / Associated Press Is September going to turn into one long Monty Python skit for the Red Sox? Is it going to be one long month of the fans/media/Rays/Yankees trying to claim they're dead, only to be met at every turn with "it's just a flesh...
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The Patriots and Giants faced off last night in the final preseason game for the two teams, and the Giants pulled out a 20-17 win. The 2010 outlook for this Patriots team seems mostly pessimistic among media members, with Karen Guregian taking the morning...
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Welcome to Friday’s Morning Mashup. For the latest news, start at our WEEI.com [...]
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Be sure to stop by our usual Friday-at-noon chat, during which we'll talk about the future of this admirable but unfortunate Red Sox team (sign Beltre! sign V-Mart!), All-Pro safety Buddy Farnham and other happenings in the Patriots' final preseason......
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Patriots nose tackle Vince Wilfork was given the 2010 New England Patriots Ron Burton Community Service Award at Tuesday night’s annual kickoff gala for the New England Patriots Charitable Foundation. Here’s the full announcement from the team: FOXBOROUGH,...
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"I can't stand him!" "He broke my heart!" "He cost us a championship!" Chances are you've uttered one or more of these phrases in your lifetime because a player on the opposing team has done something so traumatizing to you, that you cannot mention his...
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In just a few short days the college football season will start and the Brian Kelly era will officially begin at the University of Notre Dame. What can we really expect from the Irish this year? For the most part, the predictions for the season have...
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As the calendar turns to September, the Red Sox look to be waving the white flag, trading Manny Delcarmen to Colorado, and losing to the Baltimore Orioles 5-2. Get all the coverage at RedSoxLinks.com. Here are your top links for the day: Air of defeat...
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FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) -- The New England Patriots lost a key player Tuesday when Leigh Bodden, their best cornerback, was placed on injured reserve.
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Vince Wilfork named Burton Award Winner Patriots nose tackle Vince Wilfork was recognized as the 2010 New England Patriots Ron Burton Community Service Award winner at the New England Patriots Charitable Foundation’s Annual Kickoff Gala tonight. "Since...
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Standing at the dais accepting the Ron Burton Community Service Award, Patriots NT Vince Wilfork struggled to compose himself. He paused, he tried to continue, he paused again, the tears welled up in his eyes. From those who were there, it was a scene...
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Patriots lineman Stephen Neal joined the Dale & Holley show Friday. Neal was asked about fellow lineman Logan Mankins, who remains at home in California embroiled in a contract dispute. "You're definitely missing a Pro Bowl player, a tough guy and...
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By Bruce Allen, Patriots Daily Staff This Patriots season is being anticipated with doom and gloom not seen in these parts since the end of the Pete Carroll era. Here’s a sampling of opinions I’ve heard on the Patriots from the media and fans in...
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There is no avoiding the fact that Fantasy sports are subject to luck. No one can predict, with any certainty, the health of athletes. Did anyone guess Jacoby Ellsbury would fracture his ribs in a collision with his own teammate, and miss the majority...
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Rookie tight end sometimes overwhelmed with excitement.
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NEW YORK (AP) -- Ben Roethlisberger's suspension has been reduced from six games to four by NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell. The Pittsburgh Steelers' star quarterback met with Goodell early Friday and was told he could return on Oct. 17 against...
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Patriots linebacker Jerod Mayo joined the Dennis & Callahan show Friday morning to talk about Thursday’s preseason loss to the Giants and the season outlook as the regular-season opener approaches. To hear the interview, visit the Dennis &...
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The Patriots play Indianapolis on November 21 at 4:15 PM in Foxboro. —————————————————————————————————————————– What The Colts Did Well Last Season: —————————————————————————————————————————–...
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Let's talk about QBs in fantasy football this year. It has always been one of the toughest positions for me in a draft because I am usually not willing to take on early enough to get one of the best guys, and so I end up waiting forever because every...
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Dale and Troy Brown talk about the Patriots final preseason game and what are some of the concerns for the team going into the season[0:01:48] ... numbness there's going to occur over a few people. When they lost Leigh Bodden earlier this week for the...
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WEEI | Friday, September 3, 2010
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The 2009 season ended with the world talking about Wes Welker’s knee. The offseason was spent talking about his knee. Training camp was spent talking about his knee. Now, with the regular season set to begin this week, Welker wouldn’t mind just a...
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Dale and Troy Brown discuss how they really like what they have seen from the Patriots offense, especially the tight ends Rob Gronkowski and Alge Crumpler[0:01:33] ... But last night after the game. He was asked about. How important Alge Crumpler has...
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WEEI | Friday, September 3, 2010
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Here's Albert R. Breer and Christopher L. Gasper providing their take on where things stand with the Patriots following a 20-17 loss to the Giants in the final preseason game last night at the new Meadowlands stadium in New York.
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Some quick thoughts/reviews on the Labor Day weekend’s offerings. Machete A gleeful slice happy gorefest Robert Rodriguez makes good on his parodic trailer from Grindhouse with Machete. The filmmaker’s distinctive rat-tat-tat style is unleashed...
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The New England Patriots final preseason game ended in a 20-17 loss to the New York Giants at Meadowlands Stadium. With a pair of key injuries to Ty Warren and Leigh Bodden, one of the biggest concerns about this team has been the defense and the ability...
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Loud? Brash? Arrogant? Irritating? The New York Jets are all of those things; and they are proud of it. The same words can be, and are commonly, applied to the majority of Jets fans too. Over the last 18 months the New York Jets have transitioned into...
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Patriots linebacker Jerod Mayo joined the Dennis & Callahan show Friday morning to talk about Thursday's preseason loss to the Giants and the season outlook as the regular-season opener approaches. Mayo said the critics of this Patriots defense only...
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More photos » Jim McIsaac - Getty Images Will he or won't he? Has Rhett Bomar done enough to earn the job as the Giants' backup quarterback? It's time to find out. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images) Browse more photos » With NFL teams needing to get...
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Over the next week, The Sun’s Jamison Hensley gives his predictions on how each of the NFL divisions will unfold this season. As always, this is not an exact science. AFC EAST 1. Miami Dolphins: Everyone thinks the Jets will be the team that unseats...
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Broncos lose 31-24 in crazy preseason finale at Minnesota - The Denver PostThe preseason is finished, and not soon enough for the battered but encouraged Broncos. More injuries, same questions for Broncos - The Denver PostWhen it comes to the preseason...
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More photos » Jim McIsaac - Getty Images about 11 hours ago: EAST RUTHERFORD NJ - SEPTEMBER 02: Thomas Clayton #35 of the New England Patriots can not hold onto a pass as he is defended by Jonathan Goff #54 of the New York Giants on September 2 2010...
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Patriots receiver Wes Welker tore up his knee during the last game of the 2009 regular season. After surgery and rehab and ongoing signs of progress, Welker is ready for the first game of the 2010 regular season.Or is he?Welker...
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Sometimes, a cliche is true. Sometimes, the reason a cliche becomes a cliche is because it so aptly describes a situation better than anything else. That’s what came to mind yesterday when I talked with coach Bill Belichick about the loss of CB Leigh...
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The good news is that the New York Giants' first-team offense drove the ball down and scored on its first possession in Thursday's 20-17 preseason win over the New England Patriots. Bad news is that former starting running back Brandon Jacobs decided...
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On Aug. 14 Ross Ventrone was a member of the Patriots . The next day he was released. Eight days later he was re-signed. It’s part of the roller coaster ride of the NFL that his older brother (and former Patriot) Ray warned him about, and Ventrone...
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Matt Light spoke this week of the Patriots’ starters wanting to put forth a better effort than they did last week against the Rams, so they would be ready and willing to play last night against the Giants. Matt Light - New England Patriots - Sports...
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Thanks to the Patriots’ PR staff, here are a few postgame notes from Thursday’s preseason finale between the Patriots and Giants: •The New England first offense and defensive units started the game and played through the majority of the first quarter...
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EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. – Eli Manning and Tom Brady were solid in their final tuneups for the regular season.
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Even when Patriots coach Bill Belichick said it Thursday afternoon — and it was broadcast to the greater New York area — the announcement was still met with skepticism. read more...
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EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. - The Patriots took the field last night against the Giants for the first time since losing......
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EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. - As the preseason came to a close last night at New Meadowlands Stadium, the Patriots walked......
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EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. - The Patriots starters wanted to play. At every opportunity, all week, they proclaimed their......
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More photos » Tony Avelar - AP Browse more photos » Well that certainly went down to the wire. The 49ers wrapped up their 2010 preseason with a 17-14 victory over the San Diego Chargers and completed a perfect preseason. A perfect preseason really...
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The Patriots preseason is over. And man, it took forever. But finally, an exhibition season that began on July 29 and spanned more than a month has run out. The Patriots lost to the Giants 20-17 tonight, will cut down to 53 players on Saturday, build...
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Some of the coach's post-game quotes.
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EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. -- Laurence Maroney said he continues to have confidence that he can help the Patriots this season. The running back got a few carries for the first the first time since the preseason opener tonight. He collected...
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