Patriots at Buffalo October 3rd: Calling All Pats Fans

The Patriots travel to Buffalo on October 3rd to play the Bills, and individual game tickets go on sale July 17th. The Monday Analysis is looking for a few good Pats Fans to travel to Buffalo for the weekend and witness this Bills Destruction.

Please send email confirmation if you are interested. If tickets can be obtained, they will be distributed on a first come basis. Get those inquiries in early! I am hoping someone with a van shows some interest, so we can take a comfortable vehicle to Buffalo!

The first trek we made was in 2002, and the three of us had a blast! Buffalo fans are all right folks, and the spirit of football and competition is certainly in the air. Early October should be great weather.

Please reply as soon as possible! Spaces are limited, and I need a positive head count before July 17th. I cannot make any promises afterward, but those who show late interest will be called first as a space opens up.

For more information, drop me a line and I will be more than happy to talk you into the trip!

Tickets go on sale THIS SATURDAY, July 17th! Confirmation is required this week!

New Voice For Patriots' Flagship WBCN

WBCN has hired Gary Tanguay host and Howie Sylvester as executive producer to host the pre-game show for all Patriots games. The move came last week after WBCN vice -president and General Manager Mark Hannon put out the replacement for Bill Abbate, who has moved on to WBOS. Peter Brock remains as the colorman for the pre-game show.

Tanguay comes on from New England Fox Sports, and has done Celtics and Bruins half-time shows. Sylvester comes recently from WWZN, and will act as studio producer.

"WBCN wanted sports credibility, and they're getting that," said Sylvester. "But it's still going to sound like WBCN. I've always used a lot of music in the features I produce. The opportunity is here to really do something with this show. With only one game per week and great resources, why not do the best you can?" Sylvester hastened to assert that wasn't a knock on the previous show. "They didn't have a studio producer before," he said. "That's what I do."

The Preseason games are locally broadcast on WCVB-TV 5, with Don Criqui and Randy Cross in the booth, and 5's own Mike Lynch on the sidelines.

Patriots and League Notes

O-T-I-S has been r-e-l-e-a-s-e-d by the P-A-T-S...The Seahawks have a sponsor for their stadium, now called Qwest Field.

Top Ten List of the Week

1. Lance Armstrong is kicking butt in the Tour de France. He's had the Yellow Jersey twice, and is looking to get it once and for all when they hit the hills!

2. Here's a good one. I was out running today when a couple rode by on a motorcycle. The guy driving was on his cell phone, yelling, "What? I can't hear you." Hey Jack, how about driving and worrying about the phone call later.

3. Here's a contradiction in terms: The Manning Passing Camp is going on right now, led by Archie, Peyton, and Eli Manning. Three quarterbacks and Zero Championships.

4. Sorry to sound like a broken record, but this NFL Network is the bomb! I'm watching the Falcons at Packers game from Week 1 2002 right now. Awesome.

5. Training Camp cannot begin fast enough.

6. Nice and oddly cool weather we've been having. When does Summer start?

7. I'm not excited about another Manning in the NFL.

8. Nor am I excited to see a 100% Mike Vick.

9. Thank God for the All-Star break. We don't have to hear about those Losers in the Fenway for a week or so.

10. Come one, come all for the Trek to Buffalo! Drop me a line now!

ejh