Archive for August, 2008

New England Patriots offensive line in 2008: Starters, backups and reserves

Saturday, August 30th, 2008

Here’s a look at New England Patriots offensive linemen and the different combinations of starting offensive lines that the team is using in the 2008 season. I’ll update this post as the season chugs along. New England Patriots starting offensive linemen by game in 2008 Week Left Tackle Left Guard Center Right Guard Right Tackle [...]

A case for three tight ends

Saturday, August 16th, 2008

Scott Benson over Patriots Daily is trying to figure out how to keep five runningbacks on the New England Patriots 53-man roster. He sees keeping only two tight ends on the roster as one way to do it. Writes Benson: The Pats started last September with three tight ends, but there’s at least the suspicion [...]

Boston.com declares war on Patriots fans

Thursday, August 14th, 2008

It’s a triple play: Seamhead, douchebag, Globie. Backstory: Tomasegate The Moment of Truth “I Am Urban Legend“

It’s not just an illegal alien problem, it’s an immigration problem

Saturday, August 9th, 2008

The Boston Globe reports on the latest anti-gang sweep conducted by ICE and various local police departments in Massachusetts: The 80 arrested represent 24 gangs, including the Tiny Rascals, Bloods, and MS-13, he said. Of those arrested, 55 were permanent residents who could be deported for their crimes; 14 lived here illegally; two were wanted [...]

Patriots lose pre-season game to Baltimore Ravens, 16-15

Friday, August 8th, 2008

The New England Patriots offense looked very out of synch in their opening 2008 pre-season game against the Baltimore Ravens at Gillette Stadium in Foxboro, and the defense looked only a bit better, in part, I imagine because the visiting team’s offense wasn’t much to brag about either. Ravens won 16-15 after the Patriots failed [...]