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In save situation, an opportunity lost

All year long, the question bugging anyone interested in the fortunes of the New England Patriots was this: In a game-saving situation, could the defense get the other guys off the field?

Confidence brimming from Coach Hoodie

Everybody wants to know why Bill Belichick has been so downright bubbly this week. The answer is simple. He loves this particular group, perhaps as much as any he’s ever coached.

Punt returners have a tough time

Returning punts is not for everybody. Not all fast, shifty, and even courageous candidates are created alike.

Giants’ Brandon Jacobs takes on all comers

You want to meet a real, live football player? Say hello to Brandon Jacobs, who will summarize happily what he loves about participating in this rather violent expression of manhood.