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Jan
13
2012

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It’s a Patriots video extravaganza!

 

It’s getting close to game time folks, and I can barely control myself. Not gonna lie, my good friend Kristyn offered me a chance to buy tickets to the Patriots and Broncos game on Saturday and although I was wicked tempted, the responsible Kisha said nay. So to all you lucky fans out there braving the cold and wind at Gillette on Saturday, have a blasty-blast and make lots of noise.

During my drive to work, I get a chance to listen to the magic that is Boston sports radio. Other than getting to know Greg Stiemsma (who is actually a pretty interesting guy), this week has been full of Tebow, Broncos and good vs evil talk.  For the most part, I was ok with. Heck, it’s been pretty exciting having everyone in New England hyping up this game and even though logistically, the Patriots should win, there’s still that small thought in my head that thinks, “I mean, it IS Tim Tebow…” and that’s the part that makes this game so exciting.

In honor of tomorrow’s sure-to-be-suspenseful game, I’ve decided to compile a list of some of my favorite Patriots highlights. Watch, cheer and get pumped, we’ve got some Broncos to beat.

Benjamin Watson’s tackle prevented a Champ Bailey touchdown
If this video doesn’t get you pumped up, I don’t know what will. Always a great video to watch when you feel like giving up.

Vince Wilfork’s First Career Interception
I was both exciting and laughing the entire time this was happening. I couldn’t believe the big guy not only got an interception but he RAN IT back!

Top Ten Bad Weather Games: #7 The Snow Bowl
Gotta give props to my friend PatsPropaganda for posting this video. Although the weather won’t be bad tomorrow, this gives us glimpse of how things were in Foxboro Stadium. So much snow!

Patriots Annihilate Titans in 45-0 beating
This is one of the last games I worked at Gillette Stadium and you can only imagine how surprised everyone was when the dusting started. The stadium and the game was absolutely beautiful.

Wes Welker kicks a field goal
The Patriots are team of multi-talented players.  When Stephen Gostkowski was injured and with no back-up kicker in sight, wide receiver Wes Welker stepped up and took care of kickoffs and extra points. It wasn’t pretty but it was quite adorable. Here’s to adjusting to the needs …

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Sep
1
2011

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Regular season concerns and Mr. Roboto

 
I’ve spend the past two nights snapping photos at Style Week Providence…which has taught me that:

1. I need to get better fashion sense
2. I wish I had the moolah to have more fashion sense

Style Week Providence, which I’m currently covering for my other job, is a rather interesting and awesome event. It is definitely unlike any event in Rhode Island. The whole set up is great…the only thing I would suggest is that they use a runway that changes colors a la Alien Ant Farm’s “Smooth Criminal” style.

(I forgot how incredibly entertaining and well-done this song was)

Before I get banished for skipping a Patriots game to go to a fashion show, let’s not forget that this is a preseason game against the Giants (who have had only two days to rest). The only thing I do wish is that I could’ve seen Albert Haynesworth in a Patriots uniform (finally!)

All of my analysis for the what the Patriots need to work on are pretty much aligned with what we already saw in the first few preseason games.

- The offensive line is way too hot and cold

– Tom Brady is off. Maybe it’s because he cut his hair or something, but something just isn’t clicking just yet

- Who is going to be the top receiver? Is it Welker? Gronkowski? Branch? Maybe Ochocinco…eventually? WHO?

- Between Ryan Mallett and Brian Hoyer…I may have more confidence with the rookie. He’s shown so many glimpses of early Tom Brady that it’s scary. From the moment that Mallett stepped onto the field in the first preseason game, I was already more comfortable with him than I’ve ever been with Hoyer.

- Ross Ventrone with his glorious golden locks is back and I’m more than excited. He and Buddy Farnham are my 2011 Danny Woodheads.

-Why do people keep doubting Matthew Slater?

- We have a decent amount of decent running backs

So tell me, what are you concerns going in to the regular season for the New England Patriots?

Since I have been out all night, my thoughts the game happening now will come in tomorrow’s post.

To help you enter an magical slumber, I’ve included my 80’s video pick of the day….

“Mr. Roboto” by none other than Styx.

Enjoy.

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Sep
27
2010

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Rush: As in the Patriots running game, not the Canadian rock band

 

Exit the warrior
Today’s Tom Sawyer
He gets high on you
And the energy you trade
He gets right on to the friction of the day

Although I do love me some Rush, the main focus of this post of Necessary Roughness with Kisha is the Patriots’ running game.The final score for the Patriots and Bills game was 38-30

…not anywhere near my prediction of 27-10.  But to my credit, I had no idea that the Patriots offense were going to be this effective and that the Bills quarterback was actually going to complete any passes.

The running game was what, I thought was to be the highlight of this game from both sides.  Although, I’m sure the Buffalo Bills are happy to know that they are capable of scoring more than just 10 points a game.  Thanks to the Patriots defense for giving the Bills that nice feeling.

Although the Patriots defense was something should be placed on the major concerns list, the offense did look to be much more established than they did against the New York Jets last week.  One of my favorite parts of this offense? Newly signed and former Jet running back Danny Woodhead.

The fresh faced kid from Nebraska stepped in to fill the void left behind by the struggling career of Laurence Maroney (who is now calling Denver home).  If you look at Woodhead’s game performance on paper, it doesn’t look to be anything too outstanding:

Three carries for 42 yards and a touchdown

Something to keep in mind is that Woodhead joined the Patriots about eight days before the game and was expected to contribute somehow with the absence of fellow running back Kevin Faulk.  Seems like a lot to take into consideration from the Nebraska native.  How could you not root for this guy? His story has Rudy all over it and you all know how I feel about a player with any glimmer of the Rudy Factor as I like to call it.

If you don’t understand that reference, please stop reading and rent, oh hell BUY the movie Rudy.  It’ll make you laugh, cry and possibly even start a lifelong love affair with the Notre Dame football team (guilty, as charged).

Back to the Patriots running game, BenJarvus Green-Ellis (known as The Law Firm) had the majority of the carries with 16 attempts for 98 yards and even …

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