Posts with players, coaches, and other topics from the New England Patriots for The Football History Dude podcast, covering the history of the NFL.
It is impossible to avoid getting lost in the pageantry when thinking of the Super Bowl. This is where the greatest of the best are showcased. That is precisely what we got. Super Bowl 38 will be remembered as the pinnacle of offensive vs. defense. That ought to rank among the all-time great football games, … Read more
Well, I have refrained from discussing this topic, because I know that it will inspire plenty of debates, but I must give in and talk about it here. It’s probably one of the most common topics for any pro football historian who studies this time period. Who were the greatest quarterbacks in the decade of … Read more
In 1976, the nation we call the United States of America was celebrating its 200th birthday. It was a grand celebration from sea to sign shining sea, for 365 days. It almost seemed appropriate that the New England Patriots would invest in the patriotic fervor of that time by having their best season so far … Read more
Today we have Super Bowl XLIX, held on February 1, 2015, between the three-time NFC champion Seattle Seahawks and the eight-time AFC champion New England Patriots. As always, we have a pop quiz, and then homework at the end of the episode. The pop quiz question for today is: on how many of his 24 … Read more
Today we have Super Bowl XLVI, held on February 5, 2012, at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis between the five-time NFC champion New York Giants and the seven-time AFC champion New England Patriots. As always, we have a pop quiz, and then homework at the end of the episode. The pop quiz question for today … Read more