Gary Secondino: Sportz

Super Bowl XXXVII

Mon, 27 Jan 2003 05:29:06 GMT

YAWN

B alliteration

Sun, 08 Dec 2002 16:17:15 GMT

Boston vs Buffalo
Brady vs Bledsoe
Belicheck vs Gregg Williams

Damn, my alliteration ruined with the coaches. Today The Patriots face a team that is much the same as they were last year. Buffalo has nothing to lose and their recent just go for it style of play proves it. I think The Patriots D is the key today. I expect a lot of big turnovers from Bledsoe. Preview

Go Patriots!

Patriots Playing 500 Ball

Tue, 19 Nov 2002 16:09:51 GMT

Raiders 27
Patriots 20 Box Scores The Patriots are in the gray area of not bad and not good. 500 ball at this stage of the season isn't bad but it won't be good enough to win the division. Everyone on the team needs to put out that extra effort to find a way to win each game from now on.

Sunday, Nov. 24	MINNESOTA VIKINGS	1 p.m.
Thanksgiving Day, Nov. 28	at Detroit Lions	12:30 p.m.
Sunday, Dec. 8	BUFFALO BILLS	1 p.m.
Monday, Dec. 16	at Tennessee Titans	9 p.m.
Sunday, Dec. 22	NY JETS	8:30 p.m.
Sunday, Dec. 29	MIAMI DOLPHINS	1 p.m.

	W	L	Pct.
Miami	6	4	.600
New England	5	5	.500
N.Y. Jets	5	5	.500
Buffalo	5	5	.500

Go Patriots

Patriots Come Back

Mon, 11 Nov 2002 14:14:02 GMT

Patriots 33
Bears 30

What an exciting game! The New England Patriot's came back from a 21 point deficit at 27 - 6 to win against the Chicago Bears 33 - 30 with 28 seconds left in the fourth quarter. That was a totally unexpected and thrilling win. It was no doubt a punishing physical game with precise execution by both teams but the deciding factors were emotion and momentum. The Patriots wanted to win this game more than the Bears. The patriots kept adjusting their power and the game tempo to keep the Bears off their game and it paid off in the fourth quarter with Brady's explosive passes and a really lucky decision that turned a Bears interception into a Patriot incomplete pass. Adam Vinatieri made a huge contribution and set a new Patriots record by kicking a 57-yard field goal, with room to spare. My guess is Adam could make 60 yds. I think Adam Vinatieri is destined to be in the Football Hall of Fame. From my perspective it looks like the underdog Patriots are back. Read the box scores for this game.

A Sad Day in Beantown

Mon, 28 Oct 2002 16:47:41 GMT

The sports lovers are talking quietly after yesterday's 24 to 16 Patriot loss to the Broncos. This puts the team at 3-4 and it's clear to everyone this ain't last years team. Last year the team was the blue collar underdogs with something to prove to the world. This year watching the Patriots I'm reminded of bored factory workers displaying false enthusasium during a company meeting. The New England fans root for the Patriots success, but I'm afraid they will soon also berate the players for failure. So it goes on the downside following a winning season. Sad...

Patriots Want Help

Thu, 17 Oct 2002 17:15:14 GMT

This picture says it all.

Patriots Squished

Mon, 07 Oct 2002 12:24:06 GMT

The Dolphins chewed up the Patriots in the blistering heat of Miami. Bill's boys were out played, out adjusted, and beaten ugly. This makes two losses in a row. Can our Patriots take out The Packers next week?

Patriots vs Dolphins Today

Sun, 06 Oct 2002 15:57:59 GMT

It's a very big game, each team is 3-1, the winner will have rights to first place in the AFC East.

Go Patriots!

Patriots Lose to Chargers

Mon, 30 Sep 2002 12:46:10 GMT

Chargers 21
Patriots 14

The Patriots were outplayed today by a team that wanted to win this game more than the Patriots. It was another exciting game and a close battle but after the first quarter when the Patriots got a drive going the Chargers D managed to stop them time after time. This week the Patriots D were unable to effectivly stop the Chargers run from making big plays and consistantly getting into the secondary. I hope the Patriots recover their desire to win before next weeks meeting with the Dolphins in Miami. Both teams are 3-1 in the AFC East. This is a big game for both teams. Excuse the brevity of my post I was napping before the start You can read all about the game at the links below. Game Story Box Scores USA Today Boston.com, Discharged

Patriots and Chargers this Sunday

Sat, 28 Sep 2002 14:43:52 GMT

The Patriots are averaging 35 points per game over first three weeks of season, but could meet their match this week against the Chargers' league-best defense. San Diego is allowing opponents just 206 yards per game in total offense, and leads the NFL with 16 sacks. Looks to be another exciting game. Stay tuned.

Patriots vs Chiefs

Mon, 23 Sep 2002 22:00:17 GMT

	Patriots 41 Chiefs 38

This game did not show a smooth running well oiled championship team. It showed a Patriots team that was in a fight to a win. And was this ever an exciting game!

First the Patriots dug themselves into a big hole of penalties and 10 to 0 deficit by the end of the first quarter. Linda said the team must have been out partying the previous evening. They could do no right. In the second quarter after adjustments a glimmer of the Patriot smarts, versatility, and toughness showed through with a 23-yard pass from Brady to Kevin Faulk followed by a 37 yard field goal to end the half. Why did Weis try for a two point conversion sneak play? Our New England pessimism was running high all during half time. The third quarter opened with a domineering Chief TD in the first two minutes. Then the Patriots came back and scored a TD with a two point conversion to tie the score. When the fourth quarter opened the Patriots jumped convincingly to a 31 to 17 lead. I breathed a bit easer with the 14 point cushion. Joe on the other hand said he wouldn't be comfortable until there was a 100 point lead and Chief blood on the field. The Chiefs simply showed Priest Holmes the ball and he took it in to score. The last time to tie the game with 3 seconds left from the one yard line. The guy is one hell of player. Perhaps it was home field ju-ju but the Patriots won the overtime toss, elected to receive and never looked back. They took nine plays to move the ball into Vinitari's striking distance and as he has done many times his kick neatly split the goal posts. My hope is the team remains healthy. Brady was taking some tough shots. Andruzzi was missed, and so was Bruschi. Go Pats! 3-W, 0-L Box Scores Boston.com report Patriots Schedule

Mon, 04 Feb 2002 13:16:44 GMT

The Underdogs Have Their Day

Adam Vinatieri's last-second 48-yard field goal gave the Patriots a 20-17 stunning victory over the favored St. Louis Rams last night, sealing one of the biggest upsets in Super Bowl history and completing one of the all-time worst-to-first stories. New England has it's first pro sports title in 16 years! Wow, this is so sweet. After all the heart-breaks betwen this region and pro sports over the last 30 years since I moved here this is like a fine wine. That first surprise as the taste hits your mouth, then immediately the aroma fills your nose, and then the sensation of the swallow with all the after effects. It is way good. This year my friend Linda cajoled me into joining her watching the Patriots after I expressed my reluctance about "wasting my time" on pro sports. This year has been the most memorable as together we watched the Patriots coalesce, navigate the obstacle course of pro team sports and learn how to become the team that could. The Patriots deserve every bit of the success and respect they now have. They fought together for it inch by inch. CONGRATULATIONS! Links: Boston.com Patriots.com NFL.com NYtimes.com Vic Carucci on superbowl.com says "That was the greatest Super Bowl of them all." ESPN on msn.com Yahoo Sports

Sat, 02 Feb 2002 18:26:38 GMT

Report - The New England Partiots are at Superbowl XXXVI

I said last week those predicting *against* the Patriots will be eating their words. This week they've recognized the error of their ways and have come around to see the powerful momentum that drives the New England Patriots. So we all agree, right? No matter how big the game I always decline to bet on sporting events. No moral statement here just for me betting raises my anxiety during the game above my comfort zone. But I know lot's of people love to "make it more interesting". The best way I've found to watch a big game is with a group of friends or fans. Superbowl Sunday looks like that will be happening. Scream, yell, and party down.

Sun, 27 Jan 2002 15:39:54 GMT

Go Patriots

Patriots vs Steelers today at 12:30 est. for AFC championship. Patriots quietly focus on winning this game. The Steeler trash talk with reporters makes copy but someone always ends up eating their words.

Sat, 26 Jan 2002 21:26:32 GMT

GO Patriots!

Sun, 20 Jan 2002 13:23:24 GMT

Patriots 16
Raiders 13

Adam Vinatieri kicks winning field goal in OT during snow storm. Full story

Sat, 19 Jan 2002 00:30:31 GMT

Loria: Marlins stay. Expos owner closing in on deal to buy South Florida team, says he's committed to not move team. [USA Today : Front Page]

Fri, 18 Jan 2002 20:41:22 GMT

Monster Super Bowl Ad Features "America's Mayor". The Maynard, Mass., online job board gives ex-NYC Mayor Rudy Giuliani 30 seconds to thank the country for its support and donates $350K to the Twin Towers Fund. [internetnews.com: Top News]

Thu, 17 Jan 2002 14:28:41 GMT

Baseball owners approve Red Sox sale. Massachusetts attorney general withdraws protest of sale to group led by Marlins owner. Washington [USA Today : Front Page]

Wed, 16 Jan 2002 13:00:40 GMT

Patriots' Smith runs on memories. New England's first 1,000-yard rusher since 1998 owes his success to his grandparents' love. Money Markets æ [USA Today : Front Page]

Tue, 15 Jan 2002 19:25:26 GMT

The Boston Red Sox Sale

JANUARY 15
Bidders, AG, Sox in 9th-inning drama
In the on-deck circle
Henry group won Red Sox in fair fight

JANUARY 14
Sox partners vote to stay with Henry

JANUARY 13
Sox bat around Dolan bid today

Tue, 15 Jan 2002 07:26:18 GMT

Gary Secondino: Sportz

Super Bowl XXXVII

YAWN

B alliteration

Go Patriots!

Patriots Playing 500 Ball

Go Patriots

Patriots Come Back

A Sad Day in Beantown

Patriots Want Help

Patriots Squished

Patriots vs Dolphins Today

Go Patriots!

Patriots Lose to Chargers

Patriots and Chargers this Sunday

Patriots vs Chiefs

The Underdogs Have Their Day

Go Patriots

GO Patriots!

Patriots 16Raiders 13

The Boston Red Sox Sale

GO PATRIOTS!!!

Patriots 16
Raiders 13