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Friends and rivals

Email|Link|Comments (0) Posted by Chris Forsberg, Boston.com Staff February 3, 2008 03:38 PM

GLENDALE, Ariz. -- John Foreman used to be a Giants fan. After moving to the states from New Zealand, he adopted the Big Blue as his favorite football squad and often attended games with his friend, Vincent McBride.

But, nowadays, Foreman is a Patriots fan. After hopping around the tri-state area, he settled in Wellesley and latched onto the Patriots.

"Support your local team," said Foreman. "That's what you gotta do.

"I'm a reformed Giants fan. I'm a reformed Yankees fan. Now it's Sox and Pats."

The remark draws a playful elbow from McBride, who's clad in a Mark Bavaro jersey for Super Bowl XLII. But has the switch in loyalty really hurt their friendship at all?

"Friendship? I'm married to a Patriots fan," said McBride.

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