2008 Woodie Awards
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Caleb Savage
Issue date: 12/10/07 Section: Maine Sports
Ever since I was a child, I've followed all New England and Boston sports. Growing up in Massachusetts, not too far from Boston, I became a diehard Boston Red Sox fan. I would follow them through hard times and good. Red Sox fans had not seen a championship in Boston for 86 years until they capped off an unbelievable 2004 season by sweeping the Cardinals to win the World Series. Not only did the Red Sox have an unbelievable year, but another New England team started to make its mark and become one of the finest in its sport. The New England Patriots had already won its first championship ring in 2002, but they followed it up with another championship in 2004. Back in 2004, New England sports fans were pleased at how well their teams were doing. They wondered if things could get any better - would it be another 86 years before they saw another championship?
After their championship win in 2004, the Red Sox saw two years where they didn't accomplish much. Although during their 2007 season, the Red Sox not only took the baseball world by storm but they also astonished many fans of the sport. Was it possible for the Red Sox to win another title only three years after they won the last one? Personally, I thought it would take much longer than just three years, but the unthinkable happened. The Red Sox once again were on top of the baseball world and became the 2007 World Champions. New England sports fans already have one 2007 championship under their belt and are looking for another one.
Through the past few years, the New England Patriots have become the team to beat in the National Football League and have built a modern-day dynasty. The Patriots are now 12-0 through this season after last Sunday's nail-biter win against the Baltimore Ravens. Not only are the Patriots trying to become the first undefeated team since the 1972 Dolphins, but they are nipping at the heels of several NFL records. As of right now, Tom Brady is on pace to throw around 60 touchdown passes, which would break Peyton Manning's record for most touchdown passes in a season. Brady gets plenty of help from his wide receivers, especially Pro Bowl wide receiver Randy Moss. Initially, when the Pats signed Moss, I had my doubts about him, he's an older player, but all my concerns are null. Moss has gone off the charts in not only receiving touchdowns but also in yards per game. Moss is the leader in touchdowns and yards, and he recently tied his career high of 17 touchdowns in one season. The Red Sox have already won a championship, and the Patriots are on its way to another one. Are these the only things for New England sports fans to be proud of? The answer is no; Boston is also seeing two other professional teams excelling in their sport.
After their championship win in 2004, the Red Sox saw two years where they didn't accomplish much. Although during their 2007 season, the Red Sox not only took the baseball world by storm but they also astonished many fans of the sport. Was it possible for the Red Sox to win another title only three years after they won the last one? Personally, I thought it would take much longer than just three years, but the unthinkable happened. The Red Sox once again were on top of the baseball world and became the 2007 World Champions. New England sports fans already have one 2007 championship under their belt and are looking for another one.
Through the past few years, the New England Patriots have become the team to beat in the National Football League and have built a modern-day dynasty. The Patriots are now 12-0 through this season after last Sunday's nail-biter win against the Baltimore Ravens. Not only are the Patriots trying to become the first undefeated team since the 1972 Dolphins, but they are nipping at the heels of several NFL records. As of right now, Tom Brady is on pace to throw around 60 touchdown passes, which would break Peyton Manning's record for most touchdown passes in a season. Brady gets plenty of help from his wide receivers, especially Pro Bowl wide receiver Randy Moss. Initially, when the Pats signed Moss, I had my doubts about him, he's an older player, but all my concerns are null. Moss has gone off the charts in not only receiving touchdowns but also in yards per game. Moss is the leader in touchdowns and yards, and he recently tied his career high of 17 touchdowns in one season. The Red Sox have already won a championship, and the Patriots are on its way to another one. Are these the only things for New England sports fans to be proud of? The answer is no; Boston is also seeing two other professional teams excelling in their sport.
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