Coach matchup

By GREG AUMAN, Times Staff Writer
Published February 7, 2005

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[Getty Images: Brian Bahr] New England Linebacker Tedy Bruschi celebrates after intercepting Donovan McNabb in the fourth quarter. Pats! Pats! Pats! Main story Gary Shelton: Denying dynasty John Romano: Gimme 5 Quarter-by-quarter Branch hits peak of Super feats Owens at full capacity in return QBs' play makes big difference John C. Cotey on TV: Fox pregame show waste of our time Jay Cridlin: The St. Johns River is party central Jax to the Max: Jay Cridlin's Super Bowl blog

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A dynasty? Vote here Are the New England Patriots officially an NFL dynasty? Yes. You have to hand it to them. No. They'll have to show me more.

WHAT WE SAID: In a battle of two of the NFL's most respected staffs, it's hard to beat Bill Belichick.

EDGE: PATRIOTS

WHAT HAPPENED: Andy Reid's challenge in the first minute was smart, but he was outcoached from there. It's one thing for the Eagles to be laid back coming in, but another when players are ambling up to the line of scrimmage down 10 with five minutes to play. EDGE: PATRIOTS

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Boxing

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Briefs

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College basketball

Duke's bench, balance subdue FSU

Illinois leans on D to remain perfect

Seminoles can't repeat history

Golf

Mickelson's big win proves second home is sweet, too

Motorsports

Near-flawless run pays off

Stewart's team falls back late again

NBA

76ers earn a bit of attention

Outdoors

Daily fishing report

Preps

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Running

Half-marathoners keep pace with big boys

Russians win, strike pay dirt

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Dynastic

Branch hits peak of Super feats

Fox pregame show waste of our time

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QBs' play makes big difference

The St. Johns River is party central

Coach matchup

Matchups

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