Posted on 04/12/2007 8:08:39 AM PDT by Boston Blackie
Want to make an NFL coach happy? Try this. On the day the league releases its schedule, utter the following words 16 times: Sunday at 1.
That is sure to sit well with most coaches, who prefer their teams stay on a normal routine, which is why early-afternoon kickoffs on Sundays are most desired.
As it turns out, 2007 won't be a Sunday at 1 type of season for the Patriots. Based on the team's success and national following, their schedule includes five night games and three 4:15 p.m. kickoffs, which accounts for half of the 16-game schedule.
The journey begins with two rematches from the 2006 playoffs.
On Sunday, Sept. 9, the Patriots visit the Jets (1 p.m.), before returning to Gillette Stadium for their home opener, a Sunday night game against the Chargers Sept. 16. Those are the first of eight games against 2006 playoff teams.
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I think that streak will end this year.
What does TO stand for?
Short form of Total Zero.
Don’t know. Wasn’t aware that they were.
Tht’s the way it goes. I think last year the Falcons only had 2 games that started on Sunday at 1PM.
Some years ago there was a guy on tv who would say the home team had an advantage with the 4:15 PM home games because the crowd would be drinking all afternoon and they would be that much louder.
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