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Underdog New York shocks New England
The NFC champs end the Patriots' bid for a 19-0 season


Only 'MASH' finale drew more than Pats
The Super Bowl becomes the second-biggest event in TV history with 97.5 million viewers.
[February 5, 2008]

TOM CARONPats' loss offers bitter reminder
We were getting used to New England teams winning the big
games.
[February 5, 2008]

No rest for Pats with decisions looming
What about Asante Samuel? And Randy Moss? And ... and ... Yes,
there are lots of questions.
[February 5, 2008]

STEVE SOLLOWAYThe cheers are for the Giants, and the rebuilding for the Pats
Kevin Faulk, for one, admits New England's impressive season
doesn't semm like much now.
[February 5, 2008]

Manning plays a new role
SUPER BOWL NOTEBOOK: The Giants quarterback sounds an awful
lot like Tom Brady as he picks up some of his MVP loot.
[February 5, 2008]

STEVE SOLLOWAYToss away the storybook plotlines
With a 17-14 loss to the Giants in the Super Bowl, we can forget all
those storylines about the Patriots' perfect season.
[February 4, 2008]

Dolphins remain without company
Thanks to the Giants, the 1972 Miami team still stands alone in the annals of NFL perfection.
[February 4, 2008]

No longer in his brother's shadow
The Giants quarterback gets a Super Bowl title of his own, just
like big brother Peyton.




[February 4, 2008]

Kennebunk man keeps his streak intact
Don Crisman reunites with four other fans who have attended all 42 Super Bowls.
[February 4, 2008]

Patriots get a taste of their own medicine
SUPER BOWL NOTEBOOK: This time it was the opponent who made
just enough big plays to win.
[February 4, 2008]

'We came up short'
New England's defenders accept responsibility for a poor
performance on the Giants' winning drive in the final minute.



[February 4, 2008]

Patriots denied a perfect season
Eli Manning drives the Giants to a late TD for a Super Bowl win that
ends New England's bid to pull off a historic 19-0 season.
[February 4, 2008]

Calming influence amidst the storm
Not only does quarterback Tom Brady constantly strive
to improve, he makes those around him better players,
too.
[February 3, 2008]

Oh, brother, how Eli's come of age
Eli Manning's playoff run has thrust him out of Peyton's
shadow and into the national spotlight.
[February 3, 2008]

A special season, any way you view it
A game-by-game recap of the Pats' first 18 games this season.
[February 3, 2008]

STEVE SOLLOWAYWant a winner? You've found your guy
Patriots Coach Bill Belichick can be mysterious, but there's no
secret to his success.
[February 3, 2008]

Patriots capsule
Giants (13-6) vs. Patriots (18-0) 6:17 tonight
University of Phoenix Stadium
[February 3, 2008]

[February 3, 2008]

MIKE LOWECovering the Patriots with a soft spot for the Giants
It's easy to stay objective when the team you are covering is not
your favorite one.
[February 3, 2008]

[February 3, 2008]

Yes, still rooting for their favorite team
The Patriots are New England's team, but Mainers with
allegiance to the Giants beg to differ.
[February 3, 2008]

In some way, they've all got connections
A Super Bowl between the Patriots and Giants stirs
memories for
Mainers with ties to either team.
[February 3, 2008]

His task is crafting a plan to derail Pats
If the Giants win the Super Bowl, Steve Spagnuolo will
deserve
much of the credit.
[February 3, 2008]

Immortality ... or irrelevance
The Patriots face a chance of a lifetime -- an unbeaten
season -- but it's all moot with a loss to the Giants.
[February 3, 2008]

[February 3, 2008]

A leading man on biggest stage
Richard Seymour of the Pats had to recover from knee surgery to reach the Super Bowl again.
[February 2, 2008]

STEVE SOLLOWAYFor Gorham teen, just attending Super Bowl is perfect
Josh Kramer will be at the big game, thanks to the Make-A-Wish
Foundation.
[February 2, 2008]

1972 Dolphins preparing for company
SUPER BOWL NOTEBOOK: Members of the perfect Miami team are
rooting for the Giants Sunday night.
[February 2, 2008]

Run game has Giants on track
Brandon Jacobs and Ahmad Bradshaw combine to give the Patriots cause to worry.
[February 1, 2008]

STEVE SOLLOWAYStill talking and yes, still winning
Randy Moss is ready to play in Sunday in the Super Bowl, and for
the season to be over.
[February 1, 2008]

Dante's masterpiece
If the Patriots' success starts with the offensive line, then it starts with Dante Scarnecchia.
[January 31, 2008]

Dante's masterpiece
If the Patriots' success starts with the offensive line, then it starts with Dante Scarnecchia.
[January 31, 2008]

New England keeps growing on Moss
Receiver Randy Moss says that if a new contract can be worked out,
he would be happy to retire as a Patriot.
[January 31, 2008]

STEVE SOLLOWAYGreat insurance, but let's not cash it in
Matt Cassell is a solid backup for the Patriots, but fans hope he
stays on the sidelines.
[January 31, 2008]

If anyone can offer perspective ...
SUPER BOWL NOTEBOOK: Grey Ruegamer, formerly with the
Patriots, now plays for the Giants.
[January 30, 2008]

Their day in the spotlight
From rural Coosa County
to Super Bowl sidelines
[January 30, 2008]

STEVE SOLLOWAYAn aging wide receiver remembers and savors
Troy Brown returns to the Super Bowl, and has plenty of memories
from his four previous trips.
[January 30, 2008]

Giants focused on themselves and not Pats
New York arrives for the Super Bowl wearing matching suits and
bringing a goal of making their own championship-game history.
[January 29, 2008]

STEVE SOLLOWAYPlaying instead of listening
Wes Welker is a welcome addition to the Patriots.
[January 29, 2008]

TOM CARONGiants present haunting reflection of 2001 Pats
The Patriots were big underdogs to the Rams in that Super Bowl.
[January 29, 2008]

QB doesn't miss a step in return to Patriots
Tom Brady practices and takes part in all drills, although appearing
to have a slight limp.
[January 29, 2008]

Moss court order is extended
A temporary restraining order against Patriots wide receiver Randy
Moss will be in effect for two more months.
[January 29, 2008]

Another Brady sighting, and he's fine
The Patriots' QB admits he was injured in the AFC final but says
he'll be ready for the Super Bowl.
[January 28, 2008]

Prodigies of Parcells finishing on top
Tom Coughlin and Bill Belichick aren't the most loved NFL coaches, but certainly are successful.
[January 27, 2008]

Have you heard that ...
Here are 10 things that will be beaten into our brains before kickoff
is close to arriving next week.
[January 27, 2008]

STEVE SOLLOWAYThe true fantasy football
From how's the QB to what's at stake is all the stuff of dreams
[January 26, 2008]

MIKE LOWEHow hurt is Brady? We might never know
QB Tom Brady is out of sight during the Patriots' first Super Bowl
practice.
[January 25, 2008]

Brady walks the walk without a boot
Tom Brady is shown with a walking boot, then without, and
reportedly has a minor sprain.

[January 23, 2008]

Better Giants in a bigger game
The Patriots will face an improved team that's been built through
the draft, not free agency.
[January 22, 2008]

Patriots head to Super Bowl
New England continues its quest for a perfect season with a 21-12
win over San Diego.
[January 21, 2008]
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REGULAR SEASON HIGHLIGHTS

Sept. 9: New England opens the season with a 38-14 victory over the New York Jets. Tom Brady completes 22 of 28 passes for 297 yards and three touchdowns.

Sept. 13: Head coach Bill Belichick is fined $500,000 and the Patriots are fined $250,000 and stripped of a first-round draft pick after NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell determines the coach and team broke league rules by having a team official videotape the JetsŐ defensive coaches from the Patriots sideline.

Oct. 14: New England goes on the road and routs the unbeaten Dallas Cowboys, 48-27, as Brady throws for 388 yards and five touchdowns.

Nov. 4: Down 20-10 early in the fourth quarter, the Patriots rally to beat the Colts 24-20 in a battle of undefeated teams in Indianapolis. Brady throws a 13-yard touchdown pass to Kevin Faulk with 3:15 remaining for the winning score.

Dec. 3: Trailing 24-17 early in the fourth quarter against the Baltimore Ravens, the Patriots again come back to win, this time on an eight-yard touchdown reception by Jabar Gaffney with just 44 seconds remaining.

Dec. 29: The Patriots became the first team in NFL history to complete a 16-0 regular season by rallying past the New York Giants, 38-35. Trailing 28-16 early in the third quarter, New England got a six-yard touchdown run from Laurence Maroney, a 65-yard touchdown pass to a wide-open Randy Moss and a five-yard scoring run from Maroney to take control. Brady throws two touchdown passes to Moss, giving Brady an NFL-record 50 on the year and Moss an NFL-record 23 touchdown receptions. The Patriots also set the NFL record for most points in a season, with 589, and an NFL record for consecutive regular season victories (19).