Month: November 2010

After taking care of business in Pittsburgh and enjoying a couple of days off, the Patriots return to work today, preparing for another big challege to their defense. Peyton Manning and the Colts may be banged up and not the team they've been in previous seasons in November, but a wounded tiger (Colt?) is a dangerous … Continue reading Patriots Get Back To Work, Prepare For Peyton and the Colts

As you might imagine, the report cards for the New England Patriots this week are a whole lot better than they were last week. On the heels of a failing effort in Cleveland, the Patriots aced their test in Pittsburgh Sunday night. Making The Grades – Patriots At Steelers - Chris Warner steps in for Jeremy Gottlieb this … Continue reading Patriots Score High Among Media Graders

This is a story that is sure to get bigger in the days to come, and has a strong Boston angle to it. Colin Campbell, who serves as Senior Vice President and Director of Hockey Operations for the NHL - and chief disciplinarian - seems to have had a grudge against Bruins center Marc Savard, … Continue reading Colin Campbell Called Marc Savard a “little fake artist”

I can't get on anyone in the media for doubting the Patriots going into last night's game, because I did the same. In my mind, I imagined the Steelers bringing great energy at home, and relentlessly pushing the Patriots over the field. It didn't happen. In fact, the exact opposite happened. The Patriots played with … Continue reading Patriots Stun Steelers (and everyone else)

10 quick links for a Sunday morning: Experience beats out youth again - Gary Washburn has the Celtics wrapping up a 3-1 road trip with a 116-110 OT win in Memphis. Shaq O'Neal embracing role as enforcer - Chris Forsberg has Shaq (18 points) putting together his best game as a Celtic. Forsberg also has  … Continue reading Sunday Quicklinks

[blackbirdpie url=http://twitter.com/paulpierce34/status/2952667827539968] @PaulPierce34 It's been a pleasure to bring my talents to south beach now on to Memphis Yes, it was a pleasure to watch Pierce, Ray Allen and the rest of the Celtics play with a chip on their shoulder in beating the Miami Heat 112-107. The final score makes it seem like this … Continue reading Allen, Pierce Lead Celtics Past Heat

With none of the local teams in action last night, it's a mixed bag in the sports pages this morning. Excited about Kayem being named the “Official Frank and Sausage’’ of Gillette Stadium? Tom Brady Lets His Teammates Know They Need to Be Better and 19 Other Thoughts - Jeff Howe has 20 thoughts on … Continue reading Mixed Bag Wednesday Links

The report cards are in, and as you would expect, the grades are dismal for Bill Belichick's unit this week. Lets get right to it: Making The Grades – Patriots at Browns - On Patriots Daily, Jeremy Gottlieb hands out the grades in his typical pull-no-punches style. More report cards from: Ron Borges | Kirk Minihane |Mike Felger … Continue reading Patriots Flunk Out Against Browns