Pats' Bruschi inspires stroke survivors
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There was a time when Tedy Bruschi was unsure he'd be able to go to a football game again, let alone play in one.
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A large, blue Patriots duffle bag was ready to be packed in front of Tedy Bruschi's locker yesterday at Gillette Stadium, signifying that Bruschi will make the trip to East Rutherford, N.J., for tomorrow's game against the New York Jets. But whether Bruschi plays will be determined shortly before kickoff.
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FOXBOROUGH -- They spent the better part of the week toiling in virtual anonymity as bit players on the Patriots roster. But they shared a common bond as supporting cast members who also shared the common goal of wanting to make the most of their cameo appearances in yesterday's 24-10 victory over the Miami Dolphins.
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Derick Willis and his South Boston teammates made a promise to their former head coach Bob Lerro after his death last month that they would go undefeated this year. Thanks to Willis's four touchdowns yesterday, the Knights are one step closer to fulfilling it.
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FOXBORO, Mass., Jan. 17 - As a blissful night turned into a cold, dark morning, several deep creases had already returned to Bill Belichick's forehead. He was back in the coaches' office hours after his New England Patriots broke free of the Indianapolis Colts in an American Football Conference semifinal. He was working on a new game plan and a new message.
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FOXBOROUGH -- The Patriots might have underestimated Adam Vinatieri's scoring range yesterday. During pregame planning, the Patriots decided not to attempt field goals if the line of scrimmage was outside the 30-yard line. But Vinatieri's 48-yard field goal in the third quarter of the Patriots' 24-3 victory over Baltimore cleared the crossbar by several yards, leaving the impression the Patriots ...
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After undergoing follow-up surgery on his right wrist this offseason, inside linebacker Tedy Bruschi has returned to full health.
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Following an emotional loss in the AFC Championship game in January, linebacker Tedy Bruschi was noncommittal about his return to the Patriots for the 2007 season. But Bruschi has since been more definitive and plans to suit up for a 12th season, a source close to the situation confirmed last night.
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Linebacker Tedy Bruschi , who missed last Sunday's season opener after making a late push to return from his broken right wrist, participated in the Patriots' full-pads practice yesterday.
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Former New Zealander Brad Butterworth has been increasingly making his presence felt in a positive manner as the skipper for Alinghi.
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Two years in a row, the Patriots&#39; veteran outside linebacker has made the biggest play at exactly the right moment to maintain the separation between the Colts and true greatness.
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For the Patriots this weekend, it's back to Cleveland, where Bill Belichick and Scott Pioli first got together years ago.
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FOXBOROUGH - Troy Brown was already pretty pumped yesterday to be playing for the first time this season, and some pregame encouragement from Patriots teammate Randy Moss, a hug from Red Sox slugger David Ortiz, and a standing ovation from the Gillette Stadium crowd only added to the excitement for the popular veteran.
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Tedy Bruschi returned to practice Thursday about one month after having surgery on his broken wrist and three days before the New England Patriots begin their season.
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To gauge the impact Wes Welker has had on the Patriots' run to the Super Bowl, look no farther than the Red Sox, who offer second baseman Dustin Pedroia as an example of the impact an undersized player with an overachieving attitude can have on a championship-driven team.
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Tedy Bruschi, who many NFL observers believed deserved Pro Bowl consideration this season but came up short in the balloting, will be heading to Honolulu after all.
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The New England Patriots are more than a winning football team in our midst. They are a true role model for coaches and players everywhere in every sport.