Patriots Links for Super Bowl Sunday

The big news is a report that the Patriots may have videotaped the Rams' final walkthrough before Super Bowl XXXVI seven years ago.

The Patriots are denying it, but in light of this report, NFL commissioner Roger Goodell has agreed to meet with Sen. Arlen Specter about the "Spygate" scandal.

The NFL has officially denied the allegations, as well.

As for this year's Super Bowl, many of ESPN's experts expect the Patriots to prevail and finish 19-0.  I think after all these new allegations surfaced yesterday, we're going to see a fired-up Patriots team, and I expect a result similar to Week 2 against San Diego.

Mike Reiss has a Super Bowl preview posted on his blog.

John Tomase offers five things to look for in tonight's game.  He also breaks down many of the matchups.  Finally, Tomase expects the Patriots to deliver a victory and end the season as the only 19-0 team ever.

Dan Shaughnessy writes about the historical significance of tonight's game and anticipates how the Patriots will be remembered if they win.

Tony Massarotti writes on Tom Brady's amazing leadership and clutchness, noting this is what really makes him such a great quarterback.

Kevin Paul Dupont has a feature on Bill Belichick and tries to get a look at the man behind the dull press conferences.

Jackie MacMullan writes about Laurence Maroney's perseverance throughout the season.  While Brady and the passing game were thriving early, and Maroney wasn't getting many goal line carries, he didn't sulk, and his work has paid off over the few games.

Finally, Steve Buckley and Rob Bradford both have articles on Andre Tippett's election to the Hall of Fame.  Bradford looks at why he was selected, while Buckley has a piece on Tippett's reaction.