Category Archives: Patriots

September 2015 Cape Cod Times Roundup

Posted on February 11, 2016 by mgoisman

Here’s everything I wrote for the Cape Cod Times in September 2015. Volleyball: Barnstable’s seniors ready to lead Red Raiders toward state title contention Deflategate reaction: Cape coaches, players rally around Brady Football: 1 week from opener, Falmouth displays muscle … Continue reading →

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New England Patriots Report Card: Week 5

Posted on October 9, 2012 by mgoisman

The Red Sox have the Yankees. The Celtics have the Lakers. The Bruins have the Canadiens. And Tom Brady and the Patriots have Peyton Manning and the Colts Broncos. While the first three rivalries sometimes fail to live up to … Continue reading →

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New England Patriots Report Card: Week 3

Posted on September 26, 2012 by mgoisman

Before Sunday’s New England Patriots-Baltimore Ravens game, noted actor (also Ravens linebacker) Ray Lewis said, “Revenge is a dish best served cold. We on fire tonight.” Facing a mind like that, the Patriots should count themselves lucky they just lost, … Continue reading →

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Troy Brown Elected to Patriots Hall of Fame

Posted on June 5, 2012 by mgoisman

Troy Brown‘s statistics will probably keep him out of the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Other than a few special teams accomplishments, Brown just never did enough to be considered among the best in the NFL. Still, some honor is … Continue reading →

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Wes Welker Signs $9.5M Franchise Tender

Posted on May 16, 2012 by mgoisman

Many movie moments could symbolize Wes Welker‘s decision to sign his $9.5 million franchise tender Tuesday and return to the Patriots for the 2012-13 season. Perhaps the Hulk destroying enemy ships in The Avengers. Or Dean Portman showing up at … Continue reading →

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Matt Light Made Patriots Offensive Line Much, Much Better

Posted on May 9, 2012 by mgoisman

When the 2012 New England Patriots kick off their season in a few months, many of the faces will look familiar. Tom Brady, Rob Gronkowski and Wes Welker will still be there, picking apart defenses. Jerod Mayo will still blow … Continue reading →

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NFL Must Lead Charge Against Dirty Hits

Posted on May 4, 2012 by mgoisman

The San Diego County medical officer ruled Junior Seau’s death a suicide Thursday. Though many questions surrounding his death remain, Seau’s gunshot wound to the chest bears ominous similarity to that of former Bears safety Dave Duerson, who shot himself … Continue reading →

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Saints’ Payton Violated NFL’s Image, Gets One-Year Ban

Posted on March 22, 2012 by mgoisman

As punishment for his complicity in the New Orleans Saints’ “bounty program,” Saints coach Sean Payton received a one-year ban from the NFL Wednesday. Roger Goodell also banned St. Louis Rams defensive coordinator Gregg Williams – the Saints’ defensive coordinator … Continue reading →

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DigBoston: Super Bowl XLVI Story Live

Posted on February 8, 2012 by mgoisman

Well… that kinda sucked. But reporters don’t only get to cover the good stuff, so despite my disappointment, I still had to write a 52 Games column on the Super Bowl. And it actually turned out decent! Check it out!

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Patriots Report Card: Super Bowl XLVI

Posted on February 7, 2012 by mgoisman

Well… crap. Just like four years ago, the New England Patriots came up just a couple plays short of beating the New York Giants and claiming their fourth Lombardi Trophy Sunday in Super Bowl XLVI. Instead, Tom Coughlin and Eli … Continue reading →

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