Official Pats/Colts Discussion (AFC Championship)

[pats1]

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January 21, 2007
Brady takes field

Quarterback Tom Brady has taken the field at the RCA Dome, and is loosening his arm with backup quarterback Matt Cassel. While kicker Stephen Gostkowski and punter Todd Sauerbrun are on the field in their game pants, Brady is in shorts and a T-shirt.

Several players have taken the field to loosen up.

Honorary captain Andre Tippett, who is one of 17 finalists for the Hall of Fame, is present on the sideline.

STAT TO REMEMBER: As game-time approaches, one stat to keep an eye on is the Patriots' third-down efficiency. In two playoff games, the Colts' defense has held opponents to a 3-of-22 success rate on third down.

Posted By: mreiss | Time: 04:15:34 PM

[pats1]

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January 21, 2007
Troy time

Wide receiver Troy Brown, who has been questionable on the team's injury report with flu-like symptoms this week, has taken the field to loosen up. He's wearing his game pants, which is an indication he's ready to play.

On the opposite side of the field, Colts quarterback Peyton Manning is firing passes as he loosens up.

Posted By: mreiss | Time: 04:23:08 PM

[PatsMyBoyz!]

Originally Posted by pats1

http://www.boston.com/sports/footbal.../reiss_pieces/

Ohgod it's getting close... I'm gonna put my hands under my armpits!

[pats1]

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January 21, 2007

Welcome to the RCA Dome

Hey all --

We have squeezed into the very tight quarters here at the RCA Dome, with the NFC Championship game on the televisions over our right shoulder and several players warming up on the field below us.

It's very quiet here in the Dome, which belies the madness just outside -- there is a massive dance and cheerleading competition here this weekend, and there are hundreds of overly made-up young girls in the convention center that's connected to the stadium.

On the field, Adam Vinatieri is chatting with Todd Sauerbrun and Stephen Gostkowski in one of the end zones; Pats' receivers coach Brian Daboll is at centerfield, throwing to Chad Jackson; Troy Brown is going through his warmups solo; and offensive linemen Dan Koppen, Ryan O'Callaghan and Russ Hochstein are chatting and stretching.

We'll post more when the inactives come out.

shalise

Posted by Shalise Manza Young at 4:20 PM

[Willie55]

I still cant get over that Jim Harbaugh is on the Colts Ring of Fame.

[pats1]

http://www.bostonherald.com/blogs/patriots/?p=908

January 21st, 2007
Scenes from inside
Posted by Albert Breer at 4:51 pm

Players are filtering in and off the field and the gates are open here in Indy. One interesting thing to watch is the much-ballyhooed pregame routing of Peyton Manning, Marvin Harrison and Reggie Wayne. It looks kinda like a basic pat-and-go drill, with the quarterback taking a quick drop, lobbing the ball up and the receivers running under it. One thing the Point After noticed here is how fast-paced it is. Manning literally lets go of the ball, goes back to the original spot and drops again, while the receivers hustle back alternately.

On the Patriots side, CB Ellis Hobbs is still wearing his Patriots shirt that says “RIP D. Williams” in honor of fallen fellow Dallas-area native Darrent Williams, the Broncos corner who was shot and killed in the early-morning hours of New Year’s Day. A bunch of other Patriots are also out there, most of them skill-position players. And Colts tailback Joseph Addai was seen chatting up fellow rookies Laurence Maroney and Chad Jackson a minute ago.

One more thing: This place has a wierd feel to it. There are nine big Colts banners hanging from the roof, with only four bearing the word “champions” on them. All of those represent division titles. Two others are for AFC Championship appearances, and three more are for winning the wild-card berth to the playoffs. Ouch. Also present is the Colts playoff slogan: “Make It Personal.” And in the ring of honor lies the name Bill Brooks, a Framingham native, Boston University grad and a Colts from 1986-92.

[Remix 6]

CJax telling Addai that this is his breakout game and Maroney nodding his head HELL YEA

[PatsMyBoyz!]

"Make It Personal"? God I hate them so.

[Seymour93]

Just one more hour 'til kickoff.

[PatsMyBoyz!]

I guess Polian's trying to intimidate the Pats!