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Well, we have a game. Before the half ended, after the 40 yard field by Nate Kaeding, Chargers quarterback Philip Rivers ran to the locker room, probably for a little medical attention. He has been limping a bit the entire game. A few thoughts: 1. The Chargers are forcing the pass. It is surprising, but [...]
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As the teams took the field from their respective locker rooms, Patriot Richard Seymour and Charger Marcus McNeil were seen arguing on the field, almost going face to face. The two apparently know each other as McNeil, a left tackle, usually blocks Seymour, a right defensive end. McNeil’s teammates pulled him away. You may want [...]
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Some faces in the crowd: Former Congressman Marty Meehan, who now leads the UMass-Lowell; Sox pitcher and Steelers fan Curt Schilling (apparently the Red Sox have a booth); Injured Patriots Rosevelt Colvin was walking through the media room to the Patriots players box. He had a brace, on rollers, supporting one of his knees while [...]
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The inactives are out and it’s official. Chargers QB Philip Rivers is playing. In fact, he looks pretty mobile here on the field for pregame practice. Running back LaDanian Tomlinson, the NFL’s leader in also looks fine during warmups. Tight end Antonio Gates looked a little bit on the injured side, not as sharp on [...]
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It’s very cold and very windy. And it’s only 12:30 p.m. You can expect the worst for the AFC Championship | lots of wind and bone-chilling temperatures | today. Patriots punter Chris Hanson was out early punting balls and everything went hard toward the Patriots sidelines. The wind is swirling. It is not going to [...]
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