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Patriots scheduled to face Jags, Giants, Bucs and Lions in 2011 preseason 04.12.11 at 4:16 pm ET
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Detroit coach Jim Schwartz and Patriots coach Bill Belichick go back many years. (AP)

Despite the labor uncertainty, the NFL announced the 2011 preseason schedule on Tuesday, and the Patriots will host Jacksonville the weekend of Aug. 11-15 and the New York Giants on the weekend of Sept. 1-2. In addition, they will travel to face Tampa Bay on Aug. 20 and Detroit on Aug. 27, with the game against the Lions set to start at 8 p.m. and be broadcast nationally on CBS. (The dates and times for the rest of the games will be announced at a later date.)

Here are a few quick notes on the preseason slate:

• It wouldn’t be a Patriots’ preseason if the Giants weren’t involved. Someone in the NFL offices loves setting up this meeting every summer — this will mark the seventh straight time and 10th time in 11 preseasons the Patriots will meet New York.

•The most important preseason game of the four is always the third one, and this one will involve the Lions. The nationally-televised contest against Detroit will provide local football fans with the opportunity to see a pair of talented young players in quarterback Matthew Stafford and defensive lineman Ndamukong Suh. In addition, considering the depth of the friendship between Patriots coach Bill Belichick and Lions coach Jim Schwartz — and the fact that New England held scrimmages with New Orleans and Atlanta in the days leading up to their preseason games last summer — it’s not crazy to think the Patriots and Lions could meet for a series of scrimmages in the days leading up to this game.

•The preseason opener is also the weekend of the Patriots’ annual alumni reunion. Starting in August of 2009, the summer after The Hall at Patriot Place presented by Raytheon opened, the Patriots began a new tradition of hosting their alumni at that opening game. This year will mark the third consecutive season that past Patriots will return to Foxborough to visit The Hall.

•For the whole preseason schedule, click here.

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  • Sicko

     Yeah, I just said the other night how tough Thornton was. I don’t even know if Thornton a chance to throw a decent punch. Last night it just seemed he couldn’t get loose from Scott. Never had a chance and if he fights him again he might have to just throw a couple and hold on because of the extreme reach difference. Scott’s an old throwback to the days of goons playing a couple of shifts with little to no skills except fighting.

  • http://pulse.yahoo.com/_GBTDQY5SLTXBOORRTQJSQLFU6I Larry Tiita

    Ruff is a tool shed. He hasn’t won anything in 16 years with the Sabres and he calls a timeout with 14 seconds left to rub salt in the wound. He’s a joke.

  • Sean Rogers

    Go get him Chara, your his size and you’re tough. Skill guys can give beatens too. For those who don’t want to chance losing Chara, he can just as easily go down with an injury. Everyone should be willing to mix it up.

  • Anonymous

    I hope it’s not a fractured orbital or cheek bone.

  • http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1025029042 Mike Collins

    That was an awful 3rd. Bruins are much better then this.

  • Uncle Buck

    His team had a three goal lead there sunshine. He was looking to start something instead of just playing out the clock.  He is so used to losing he doesn’t know how to handle an occasional win.  Move on ?  Get a clue.

  • NickelCitySabre

    Go Pats this weekend! What a waste of season. 

  • cam1759

    Check Boston’s record vs the Sabres since ’05. Thanks, i’ll hang up and listen………….

  • cam1759

    Julien put MacDermid out there first…..that is when Ruff called the TO and put Scott out there. What’s the problem with that?   Now, if Scott took liberties with MacDermid at that time, then i’d say it was a shady move. It was game one of five this year…accept the loss and come to play on the 10th. 

  • ScoopBurton

    It was a rare event…and refreshing too see.

  • Kcourtema

    To me it looked like Thornton may have been a bit too aggressive off the bat. Maybe he was a little intimidated by Scott’s size and wanted to get the jump on him.  He over committed and got trapped between Scott and the boards.  Scott isn’t the most skilled fighter I’ve seen nor is he the most agile.  I think if a smaller guy (he outweighs Thornton by over 50 lbs) takes him on, he’s better served being out on open ice and nowhere near the boards.

  • Kcourtema

     Also, this guy can be had.  Colton Orr dropped him like a bad habit a few weeks ago.

  • Uncle Buck

    Last 5 seasons for Buffalo; 207 wins 203 losses.  Missed playoffs 3 out of 5 seasons. Two playoff appearances, bounced in the first round both appearances, once to Philly and once to Boston.  Playoff record last 5 years; 5 wins and 8 losses.

    Last 5 seasons for Boston; 228 wins 162 losses. Made playoffs all 5 seasons. Won one Stanley Cup. Playoff record last 5 years; 36 wins and 23 losses.  

    ( left regular season ties out)

    You tell me who the better team is.  

  • cam1759

    No no no, i said to check Boston’s record vs the Sabres since ’05. I know the Bruins beat the Sabres in their last playoff series, i know the Sabres lost to Philly in that playoff series, i know the Sabres havent won a cup EVER, i know Ruff might need to go………i’m a Sabres fan, i obviously know this stuff.   But when you infer that Boston owns Buffalo, you need to back that up with something concrete. You’re right, the Bruins are better, or at least they’re supposed to be, right?   But you then have to explain why they lost (bad) to Buffalo last night.  Wasnt because they have a 4-minute per game goon….wasnt because Ruff called a TO with 17 seconds left to put our goon out there in response to Julien’s line……..so, why, if Boston is the better team, did they lose last night?  

    You see? These arguments are stupid……you lost a game…it happens.  Move on without talking $hit. Admit when you have a bad game…..we do.  More often than not.

  • Uncle Buck

    My original point was calling out Ruff for his timeout when the game was all but over. I attempted to point out that Boston is the better team and Ruff has not experienced enough winning to know how to end a game with a little class. There was no inference on my part that Boston “owned Buffalo”.Your reply to me was on that post.  I will follow your argument wherever you want to take it.  The reason Boston lost last night is because they played like crap in the 3rd period and stopped skating.  It was their first regulation loss this year.  The result was they were embarrassed on their home ice by an inferior team. They took a beat down and it is obvious why that happened.  As a Buffalo fan, you should rejoice.  It won’t last long though.  Boston should focus a little more on Vanek and not get all caught up with this Scott character.

  • glenn88

    Julien basically said it was one of the worse defensive games Boston has played.   Still had several open nets to tie it with a few minutes left.  I think even Buffalo would agree they are a class below the Bruins, but hey they had a good night when the Bruins were off.  You are not going undeafeted in hockey.  Just not sure Buff fans should be talking Cup or even playoffs.   That team lacks depth. 

  • Brick77979

    Giving up 60lbs and 8 inches, I give him all the credit in the world… I know your candy a** wouldn’t go out there… And lindy ruff is a joke…. 16 years and nothing to show for it…. Can Neely vs lindy?

  • Brick77969

    Your 3-3…. And your team sucks…

  • cam1759

    agree 100%

  • Jim Piersall

    Why does hockey talk revolve around fights and concussions?  Oh wait, because it’s soccer on skates.  Without the fights everyone would be asleep.

  • Emcrthy

    How manny cups have you won ?

  • Anonymous

    Taking on Scott like that was just plain stupid. Every team in the league lays their share of eggs over the course of the regular season. Exhibit A for the Bruins. 
    Sabres & Hasek got screwed out of the cup vs. Dallas

  • Ih8sno

    He looked AWFUL in this fight.  Went down like be atch

  • Buh-Bye Pats

    Thats ok Scott had height and like 50 pounds on Shawn, Chara will smash that punk

  • Ryan MIller

    Seriously all Boston fans do is cry!!!!! The Patriots are not in the super bowl….your hockey team is weak….so instead of maning up and taking it they cry…HEY BOSTON STOP CRYING…WNY owed you last night…
    Love Ryan Miller

  • Old Time Hockey

    Ryan Miller calling somebody a cry baby is hysterical. Nobody owns the Bruins. You have one tough guy we have 15. Your tough guy plays 3 minutes a game. It’s not worth Chara or Lucic’s time to fight that thug. The Bruins have owned the Sabres for years and this year will be no different. Go celebrate your one win. Sabres won’t even make the playoffs.

  • Fab4ever

    …and per se, as usual, this attempt at logic proves once again that trolls lack all reason and common sense about anything…”The Pats aren’t in the Super Bowl “..but at least we got to the AFC Championship. How ’bout those Bills. “The Bruins are weak”…yeah, they’re so weak that they’re in 1st place with one regulation loss. Where are the mighty Sabres? Yep, there they are, scraping the bottom….Nobody is crying bonehead…don’t you have some snow to shovel?

  • Fab4ever

    …and it won’t be the last fight he loses…he’ll be back and he’ll be looking for this fellow…did someone hijack your ID or did you just OD on stupid today?

  • http://pulse.yahoo.com/_LGMZMQ5VVG2F7E4X3OUBPRFFZM Jeff S

     All Buffalo fans do is recall all of the championships their teams have won. There, done. Congrats to the Sabres on wasting a roster spot for a good how plays 3 minutes a game. If someone pummels Vanek you’ll cry again. Go put on a clean diaper and hide in your crease.

  • glenn88

    Bourque is too small and not skilled enough for his size to play at the NHL level.  What you see through 5 games is what he is and why nobody gave him a spot on an NHL roster.   He can still be a top AHL scorer and a legend in Providence.   He was given a chance because of his last name, because his physical abilities don’t even fit Julien’s system.  

    Tardiff is 6-1 and 205 and is also a professional AHL scorer.   This is the type AHL goal scorer that can make a jump to the NHL is his late 20s and have a chance to contribute.  He can physically hold up to the NHL game.   

  • BleedGold

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  • ScoopBurton

    I would like to hear the explanation of how Thornton is not a goon. His skating prwess? His laser accurate passing? His explosive bulls eye shot?

  • ScoopBurton

    The man definitely is no punk….Besides that Chara is too smart to even bother with the guy. There are more important things for Chara to do.

  • whitey

    Thorton is a fighter yes.  He lacks blazing speed, yes..He doesnt have world class offensive skills, but I will say this…..The guy is no cheap shot punk!!!  The guy has a role as the teams protector, and he knows that, so thats what he does!!!  The guy fights fairly, and rarely acts like a punk while doing it!!  Yes, he got smashed in this fight, but who doesnt against that gorilla??  Thorton is widely respected across the Nhl, as a guy who takes care of business, yet he handles himself respectfully…

  • whitey

    Hey Johnny, I hope you get frostbite in that big mouth of yours when you go to Vail!!!

  • whitey

    5 posts in 8 minutes!!!!   Boy, someone likes to hear himself talk!!  Do us all a favor and beat it!!

  • Fab4ever

    Hardly an “opinion” douch e…an opinion is fine with me….this was just stupid being stupid…kinda like you ain’t it? I shoulda known crap attracts crap so I guess why you supported him….
    Let’s hope you pull a Sonny Bono in Vail…

  • ScoopBurton

    Those are very hurtful words

  • ScoopBurton

    fair enough

  • Jonmh69

    Would rather be a Boston sports fan and cry then have to watch any Buffalo sports team on a regular basis. Call me when your town wins something. 

  • NYCBruinsFan

    Shawn Thorton – 7 years NHL, 2 Stanley Cups, 30 goals, 43 assists
    John Scott – 4 years NHL, 0 Cups, 1 goal, 4 assists

    Please, Scott isn’t even in the same league. Nice interview. At least he’s a gentleman.

  • Slede

    When Scott knock out Thornton he looked over at the Bruins bench and held up 1 finger, as if to say Thornton is the first to go down. Charro is going to have to go after this guy and beat him down.

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