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Found February 03, 2012 on NESN.com: Yardbarker Blogger Network
PLAYERS: Stephen Gostkowski,  Tom Brady,  Adam Vinatieri
TEAMS: New England Patriots,  Indianapolis Colts
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When Stephen Gostkowski walks onto the field during Super Bowl XLVI, he won't just be walking under the weight of his 6-foot-1, 215 pound frame. He may very well be carrying the entire weight of Patriots Nation on his right foot, the hopes and dreams of a franchise and fan base waiting and watching his every move. Every Super Bowl of the Bill Belichick-Tom Brady era in New England has been decided by three points. Adam Vinatieri came through with dramatic last-second kicks to seal the win for the Patriots in two of those, and that's not lost on the...
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