The big news today are the comments from San Diego's Nick Hardwick.  He claimed that Richard Seymour was "cheap and dirty...the whole time."  Hardwick then used some rough language to describe Seymour and accused him of head slapping, stomping the pile, and punching Chargers players in the back.

With the Herald, Tony Massarotti has the best and worst from yesterday's game in various categories.

Dan Ventura says Junior Seau was among the best yesterday.  Karen Guregian notes that Kevin Faulk was the leading receiver for the Pats yesterday.  And Jeff Horrigan says that Laurence Maroney's dominating second half puts him among yesterday's best, as well.

Horrigan also writes on Donte' Stallworth reaching the Super Bowl for his first time.

Michael Felger writes that the Patriots defense did a great job in yesterday's game.

John Tomase says the Patriots collectively picked up Randy Moss during a tough time in his personal life.

With the Globe, Mike Reiss writes that the red zone play of both teams decided the AFC Championship.

Reiss also has a brief article on the great special teams play by Kelley Washington, who tipped a punt headed for a touchback inside the San Diego 5 yard line.

Reiss also has several updates to his blog, including an early preview of Super Bowl XLII.

Christopher L. Gasper has a notes column that focuses on the Pats receivers standing up for Moss.

Bill Doyle writes on the outstanding play of Laurence Maroney.

Finally, Mark Blaudschun talked with Tedy Bruschi about how special this AFC championship is.