Andre Tippett, the New England Patriots all-time leader in career sacks with 100, was elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame on a beautiful 65-degree sunny day in Phoenix on Saturday.

Tippett, who holds the team's three top single-season sack numbers (18.5 in 1984, 16.5 in 1985 and 12.5 in 1987), will enter the Hall along with wide receiver Art Monk, defensive back Darrell Green, offensive tackle Gary Zimmerman, defensive end Fred Dean and cornerback Emmitt Thomas.

Saturday was a light day for the Super Bowl XLII participants. The New York Giants held a 50-minute walk-through at University of Phoenix Stadium and wide receiver Plaxico Burress, unable to practice this week because of ankle and knee troubles, participated fully.

The Patriots did not hold a walk-through. Instead, they posed for a team photo at the stadium, which resembles a giant silver spaceship that landed in the desert.

The forecast for Sunday calls for rain during the game, so the roof will likely be closed.

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