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February 2, 2008

Patriots' Saturday pool report

This was submitted by Mike Mulligan of the Chicago Sun-Times:

The atmosphere was more family picnic than Super Bowl preparation for New England on Saturday as the Patriots enjoyed a brief stop at the University of Phoenix Stadium. The team did not have a walk-through, as promised, instead spending a fun hour with family, interrupted only by a brief team photograph session.

``This is what we usually do,’’ said coach Bill Belichick, who patiently posed for photographs with players and their families dressed in his signature grey sweatshirt with cut down sleeves along with a white visor. ``The first year was a little different because of the short week. It was just a one-week Super Bowl. The last three, it’s been good. It gives the families a fun day.’’

Belichick said every player was present and accounted for on Saturday. He was asked for a final thought on the game.

``We’re playing a good team,’’ he said. ``We’re as ready as we’re going to be. It’s time to go play.’’

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