PATCH BOOK CLUB: Four for Football Fix

War Room, Moving the Chains, Patriot Reign and Tom Brady vs. the NFL are four books that will fill in the time when no games are being played.

If all the talk on sports radio and TV during the week isn't enough for you, these four sports books will fill any need you have more information about the New England Patriots. "Tom Brady Vs. The NFL" by Sean Glennon: The author makes a case for No. 12 being No. 1 all time. The book tracks Brady from his college experience at the University of Michigan to being a seventh round draft pick by New England up until he found stardom. The first part of the book is about the history of Brady's rise to all-pro status, followed by numbers match-up against other quarterback, Terry Bradshaw, John Elway, Johnny Unitas, Brady's boyhood idol, Joe Montana, Steve Young and Peyton Manning to name a few. Read and let the debate begin. Montana wins the …

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Jerod Mayo & Friends Pitched In For Kids at 3rd Annual “Mayo Bowl”

Pro Athletes and Celebrities Competed to Raise Funds for “Pitching in for Kids” and Boston Medical Center.

New England Patriots defensive superstar Jerod Mayo joined his teammates, Boston-area luminaries, sponsors, friends and fans last night for the third annual “Mayo Bowl” celebrity charity bowling tournament at Kings Dedham at Legacy Place. The celebrity bowling event raised more than $140,000 for Pitching in for Kids, Inc., a dynamic, nonprofit organization dedicated to providing specifically earmarked grants that will improve the lives of children across the New England region and Boston Medical Center who will provide consistently excellent and accessible health services to all in need of care regardless of status or ability to pay. Mayo became involved with the organizations as a way to give back to the community that has supported him …

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POLL: Where to Watch the Super Bowl

We want to know the best places in Dedham to watch the big game this Sunday.

Whether it is a sports bar or a restaurant with the game on and a great menu, there are plenty of pub choices in Dedham to watch the Patriots - hopefully - secure another Lombardi Trophy. But maybe the comfort of your couch - or a friends - is the best option. So whether your making the chicken wings (our Moms Cookbook recipe) or having them brought to you, we want to know where you'll sit down to watch the Pats and Giants this weekend.

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POLL: Who Will Win the AFC Championship Game?

Vote in our poll and tell us what you expect out of tomorrow's game in the comment section below.

With Dedham's football teams not starting up again until the summer, fans will have their eyes glued to tomorrow's AFC Championship game between the 14-3 New England Patriots and the 13-4 Baltimore Ravens. Hot off a 45-10 victory over Tim Tebow and the Denver Broncos last weekend, the Patriots have only to survive this weekend in order to secure a spot in the 2012 Super Bowl. A victory tomorrow would lead to New England's fifth Super Bowl appearance in 11 seasons, and yet another opportunity for Brady to solidify his position among the upper most echelon of NFL quarterbacks, along side four-time Super Bowl champions Joe Montana and Terry Bradshaw. Do you think Brady and the Patriots will get that opportunity, or are the Ravens harbingers …

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5 Things You Need to Know Today: Dec. 15

A Patriots star hits Dedham, chilly weather blows in and singing students throughout the town.

"Five Things you Need to Know Today" is a Patch column that provides readers with essential, daily information at a glance. 

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Gallery: Banta-Cain Lights Up Fans' Faces at Whole Foods

The Patriots linebacker signed autographs and posed for pictures Friday.

Tully Banta-Cain, a linebacker for the New England Patriots, lit up the faces of fans sporting Patriots T-shirts and memorabilia at Whole Foods Friday afternoon. The star NFL player inked his name to mini helmets, team yearbooks and photos of himself for adorning supporters.  A few fans slipped and inadvertantly referenced the AFC Divisional round loss to the New York Jets, but Banta-Cain summed it up just as a tough game.  Radio station 98.5 gave away stickers and T-shirts of their own during the two-hour autograph session as they continue their football-related partnership with Whole Foods. 

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