Month: February 2008

I realize these things are always planned ahead of time, but still, the karma is something. I love the disclaimer; no duh! You can also see the trademark application made by the Patriots on Jan. 23 for “19-0.” From the marketing department of the Boston Globe —Jim Buzinski: I realize these things are always planned […]

We have our Super Bowl notes here. We have our Super Bowl notes here.

I've been conflicted ever since Lawrence Tynes kicked the New York Giants into the Super Bowl (after nearly kicking them out of it) against the undefeated New England Patriots. As much as I'd like to respect the Patriots' quest for perfection, I despise how they've gone about their business — the arrogance, the cheating, the […]

These guys are making millions of dollars. They’ll be making millions of dollars for years to come. So why did they sign a contract to appear in the dumbest commercial in the history of TV advertising? My only guess is they’re so hard up for chicks they need to advertise their skills on TV. -Cyd […]

Just a few hours away, here are some of the stories surrounding the hype of the game. Just a few hours away, here are some of the stories surrounding the hype of the game.

For the Patriots, 1 is the lonliest number By Cyd Zeigler jr. 19 down, 1 to go In August, I decided I was going to write this column based entirely on the Patriots every week. “I’ll be the obnoxious Patriots fan and play it to the hilt,” I decided. It was actually quite fun. It’s […]

I was thrilled to hear Saturday that former New England Patriots linebacker Andre Tippett was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. I had always been a fan of Tippett for his tremendous play for New England in the 1980s, but he cemented his reputation when he tossed the coin to open the 2003 […]

This is Pina Swissa, and he’s Tom Brady’s barber. He even has a Super Bowl ring. The Boston Globe has an article and video on Swissa, who will be in Arizona to give Brady a special pregame cut. Swissa, who operates the creatively titled Salon Pini Swissa on Newbury St., is in Arizona this week […]

I am a huge fan of Colts quarterback Peyton Manning. I have defended him from people who criticize his play, his looks (I think thought he’s pretty handsome), his playoff record and even his commercials. But this is indefensible: Peyton Manning has grown a mustache and facial hair. Thus ending his chance of ever making […]