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Win 2009 Patriots Tickets and a BBQ with Vince Wilfork

2009-06-15T15:35:31Z

We heard from the folks at Celebrities for Charities and Vince Wilfork is offering an “ultimate Patriots fan experience” complete with a BBQ with him catered by Redbones and 2 tickets to each preseason and regular season game for the 2009 season. Now that’s a party!

The deadline to buy raffle tickets is June 30, and tickets are only US$2.00 with a minimum purchase of 5 tickets. Visit the Vince Wilfork raffle Web site for more information, including the charities benefiting from the raffle, and to buy tickets.

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Kevin Faulk Celebrity Softball on May 16

2009-05-12T21:05:36Z

We heard from Kevin Faulk’s people about a celebrity softball game he is hosting on May 16, and want to pass along the details.

Who: Kevin Faulk and his New England Patriots teammates

What: Kevin Faulk and his current and past New England Patriots teammates will play a 5-inning game of softball to benefit the United Way of Massachusetts Bay and the United Way of Acadiana.

Where: Campanelli Stadium (Home of the Brockton Rox), 1 Feinberg Way, Brockton, MA 02301

When: May 16, 2009, Doors Open: 6:00 pm, First Pitch: 7:05 pm

Why: The United Way of Massachusetts Bay brings the community together to help improve people’s lives and strengthen the neighborhoods in our region. The United Way of Acadiana will build a stronger community and advance the common good by mobilizing our communities to improve people’s lives. United Ways bring people together to focus the most important needs in the community- building partnerships, forgoing consensus and leveraging resources to make a measurable difference.

Tickets are available at BrocktonRox.com.

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So Long Mike Vrabel

2009-02-28T17:02:36Z

It has been confirmed the Pats have traded Mike Vrabel to the Kansas City Chiefs, reportedly for a draft pick. In the world of pro sports where players come and go, any trade should not be surprising. But losing someone like Vrabel will cause fans to take a time out and remember him.

Christopher Gasper wrote a great article on Vrabel in the Boston Globe, and I won’t recount all he said and I urge you to read it. Vrabel fit the Belichick model of a no-nonsense player who would play their butt off and in multiple field positions. As much as he was playing on D and stop hundreds of plays, he will be most remembered for his touchdowns, on both sides of the ball, especially in the Pats’ victorious Super Bowls.

When I heard of the trade, a funny story came to mind. A good friend and Pats fan told me one night at dinner with his family when one of their kids started naming items in plain sight, then rhyming them with something. When he got to “table” he paused, then proceeded to rhyme it with “Vrabel,” much to the delight of my friend!

Good luck Mike Vrabel, and you will surely be cheered on your next trip to Foxboro.

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Cufflinks the Perfect Gift for Your Patriots Fan

2009-02-15T17:14:52Z

No matter the season or the reason, nothing says you care for a Patriots fan than something with the Pats logo on it. Whether it is Pat Patriot or the Flying Elvis, they will be proud to wear it.

We heard from the folks at Cufflinks.com a while back about their variety of cufflinks with Patriots logos. The accompanying photo to this post is my favorite of them. Check out the variety of Pats cufflinks, as well as other designs. If you must wear a tux, why not add a flare to it?

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New Link for Boston Sports Fan Group of Seattle

2009-02-15T16:56:07Z

Calling all Boston sports fans in Seattle! We recently heard from Chris about the Boston Sports Fan Group of Seattle. If you live in the Seattle area and are looking for other likeminded folks to watch a game with, or are planning on being there when a game is on, definitely check out this group.

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New Link for Problitz.com

2009-02-15T16:47:17Z

We recently heard from Valerie at Problitz about their site, featuring news articles from various media outlets and online respources. Check it out.

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New Link for NFL Draft 101

2009-02-15T16:00:26Z

We recently heard from Chris at NFL Draft 101 about their site, which has a wealth of information on players, rankings, etc. I’ll check this out as I don’t follow college football too closely, and it’s usually around draft time that I am hearing of the many players new to the NFL.

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Matt Light Football Camp

2009-01-14T19:05:13Z

We heard from the folks from the Matt Light Football Camp. He will be holding his football camp this summer from June 28 to July 1, 2009 at Wheaton College in Norton, MA. The camp is for children ages 7 to 18. Along with Matt, there will be around 3 other New England Patriots players that attend the camp to give instruction and speak to the kids. There will also be an entire staff of high school and college coaches to make for a 10 to 1 player to coach ratio.

For more information, visit the camp Web site or click on the banner ad in this post.

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New Link For New England Patriots News

2008-11-17T04:32:03Z

We recently heard from the folks at NewEnglandPatriotsNews.com about their community, featuring blogs and a forum. I have subscribed to their feed and have been reading their blog posts. As I am not usually active in forums, I have not been involved in theirs either. Their blogs are pretty active and interesting, and I recommend giving them a read. By joining you can post a fan profile and comment on blog posts. They are part of larger network of sports teams, so there is even more to explore.

I’ll keep reading them, so maybe more later.

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New England Patriots-Dana-Farber Blood Drive

2008-10-21T09:00:42Z

Another great opportunity to support Dana-Farber, and this time with a pint!

The New England Patriots continue their efforts to increase awareness of the importance of blood donation with a fall kick-off blood drive. The blood drive will be held Sunday, Nov. 2, at the Dana-Farber Field House at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Mass. Donors will be entered into a raffle to win Patriots prizes. Appointments will be scheduled from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. To be eligible to donate you must be at least 17 years old and weigh a minimum of 110 pounds. Blood donations collected will benefit patients treated at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and Brigham and Women’s Hospital. For details and appointments, call 617-732-6286.

WHEN: Sunday, November 2, 10:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.

WHERE: Dana-Farber Field House, Gillette Stadium, 1 Patriot Place, Foxborough, MA 02035

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That’s How I See It On Monday Night

2008-10-20T11:41:16Z

If you are going to tonight’s Monday Night Football Game, here’s your chance to get on TV.

Fans are invited to stop by the NFL Super Ad mobile studio at Gillette Stadium to tell their story of pregame rituals, family traditions surrounding the NFL or defining moments while watching football. Selected stories will be posted on nfl.com/superad where fans can vote on their favorites Nov. 20, 2008 – Jan. 4, 2009.

WHEN: Oct. 20, 2008

WHERE: Gillette Stadium (Back area of Lots 12/13), One Patriot Place, Foxborough, MA 02035, 4 - 7 p.m.

WHY: Samsung and the NFL are giving fans the opportunity to share their passion and stories surrounding America’s favorite sport as part of this year’s “Super Ad: That’s How I See It” campaign. The NFL Super Ad mobile studio will be making up to 20 stops in various NFL markets at stadiums and at Samsung’s retail partner Best Buy now through Oct. 26. For a full schedule, please visit nfl.com/superad.

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Tailgating To The Max Fundraiser on October 26

2008-10-11T20:04:16Z

We get many emails in at GoPats.com from people asking about tailgating in and around Gillette Stadium, even from those who do not have gameday tickets but want to be part of the energy and merriment. Here’s an opportunity to do just that, and support a charities at the same time.

On October 26th, The “To The Max” Charitable Foundation will host its first ever, Tailgating to the Max. To be held at the Rodman Ford Parking Lot in Foxboro, MA, Tailgating to the Max will include BBQ, beer and beverages, live music, and classic “tailgating” games for prizes, all while enjoying Past Patriot greats. If you don’t have a tickets, hang and watch the Patriots game with Max in the Mobile Lounge from 1pm - 4pm. Attendees will be joined by Former Patriots Max Lane, Scott Zolak, Steve Nelson, Ted Johnson, Joe Andruzzi, ESPN’s Steve Levy, and WAAF’s Greg Hill.

You can buy tickets to the event here.

The funds raised by this event will go to selected charities, which Max has supported for over a decade. The mission of the “To The Max” Charitable Foundation is to seek and employ creative fund-raising opportunities, which allows donors, of every level, the opportunity to give and feel the rewards of giving, while helping some of the charitable organizations Max enjoys supporting. The New England Patriots Alumni Club (NEPAC) is taking new steps to fulfill its mission of supporting and funding youth and high school sports programs throughout New England The Cam Neely Foundation for Cancer Care, The Neely House, and The Neely Cancer Fund exist for one reason - to help cancer patients and their families during their treatment. The SeatSwap is a non-profit organization, which allows ticket holders to donate tickets for sporting events to children and their and families who might otherwise not be able to attend. “To The Max” Charitable Foundation has applied and is awaiting final approval for 501-c3 status.

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Celtics/Pacers Ticket Offer for Weekend of Pats/Colts Game in Indy

2008-10-10T20:37:09Z

If you are planning on going to the Patriots/Colts game in Indianapolis on Sunday, November 2, why not take in the Celtics/Pacers game the night before on Saturday, November 1?

The Pacers are offering discounted tickets to Patriots fans. To take advantage of the offer, go to this particular page Pacers Web site and enter the code “Pats” to save a few bucks on tickets. This flyer has more information on the discount ticket program.

Here’s a great opportunity to see both the Pats and Celtics win in the same city on the same weekend!

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Holiday Gifts Support Dana-Farber

2008-10-06T04:32:06Z

We got this from the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in Boston, and of course we are passing it along.

Cheer on the Patriots while supporting Dana-Farber Cancer Institute

Patriots holiday cards, ornaments, candles and apparel on sale now

BOSTON – The football season is underway! Support the Patriots and one of its favorite charities – Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. The Dana-Farber Cancer Institute holiday card, candle, ornament and apparel collection is on sale now to benefit adult and pediatric cancer care and research.

Highlights include holiday cards sporting a snowman in Patriots gear. Each box costs $25 and includes 20 cards and 21 envelopes. You can also score an Aunt Sadie’s bayberry scented Patriots touchdown candle, an ornament of Gillette Stadium and a neck tie designed by a Jimmy Fund Clinic patient with footballs and baseballs. All of these items are $20 each.

Visit www.jimmyfund.org/holidaygreetings to view the entire collection and to make a purchase online. The cards will also be sold in Crate & Barrel retail stores in Massachusetts and in the Dana-Farber lobby at 44 Binney Street, Boston.

Imprinting of company logos and customized messages are available for inside the cards and on envelopes for an additional fee. Delivery takes three to four weeks. Call Monica Zurlinden at 617-582-7724 to place an order.

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The Brady-Belichick Legacy

2008-10-03T11:50:25Z

I got an email from Casey over at Bush League TV and he has written a post on the Brady-Belichick legacy. As always, I pass this along to our loyal readers, and feel free to comment there - or here - on it.

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