New England Patriots

  • Published
    February 3, 2012

    Patriots Beat: That man from Orono prowls the sidelines

    INDIANAPOLIS – Jack Bicknell Jr. admits there is much he misses about college football. As a college football coach, he said, “you probably have a bigger impact on a young kid’s life.” But he wouldn’t trade what he’s doing now for anything in the world. Bicknell is an assistant offensive line coach with the New […]

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    February 3, 2012

    Gronkowski’s a New England revolutionary

    With his unusual combination of speed, size and great hands, the Patriots' tight end has changed the NFL with the way he plays.

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    February 3, 2012

    Gronkowski practices, waits for response

    Tight end Rob Gronkowski is recovering from a high sprain in his left ankle.

  • Published
    February 2, 2012
    Jerod Mayo

    ‘Game runs through’ Jerod Mayo

    Unselfish and always prepared, the Patriots' linebacker has quickly earned respect on and off the field.

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    February 2, 2012
    Ahmad Bradshaw

    Super Bowl Notebook: Pats’ Gronkowski still not practicing

    INDIANAPOLIS – Rob Gronkowski still hasn’t practiced with the New England Patriots for the Super Bowl, sidelined by a high left ankle sprain four days before the game against the New York Giants. “He’s day to day,” Coach Bill Belichick said after Wednesday’s practice. “He’s getting better, but we’ll just take it day to day.” […]

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  • Published
    February 1, 2012

    Woodhead is small, but plays like a giant

    Danny Woodhead of the Patriots is 5-foot-8, but makes the most of his limited size in a big way.

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    February 1, 2012
    Tom Brady, Chad Ochocinco, Britt Davis

    Patriots Beat: Pats try to mimic Giants’ defenders

    They can beat you with speed. They can beat you with brute strength. They had 48 sacks in the regular season, and the Patriots must somehow simulate them in practice.

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    February 1, 2012
    Kevin Gilbride

    Giants’ offensive coordinator has Maine ties

    Kevin Gilbride, who directs the Giants' offense, is close to his brother, who coaches at Bowdoin.

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    February 1, 2012

    AP: Giants will win Super Bowl

    The Associated Press predicts that the New York Giants will beat the New England Patriots 33-30 in overtime to win their second Super Bowl in five years.

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    February 1, 2012

    Super Bowl: Stars come out for Media Day spectacle

    Media Day at the Super Bowl — as always — more closely resembled a circus than a sporting event. But Patriots Tom Brady and Rob Gronkowski did get to answer a few football-related questions.