Overall, teams in white have won 32 of 50 Super Bowls over their colored-jersey-sporting counterparts, a statistical anomaly.
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Former Baltimore high school star is Patriots rookie in Super Bowl
HOUSTON — When cornerback Cyrus Jones reflects on his rookie NFL year, he compares his experiences with the New England Patriots to that of his freshman season at Alabama in 2012. He was caught in a whirlwind of adjustments for…
Falcons coach Quinn’s football career took root as Salisbury University player
Before he was the head coach of the Atlanta Falcons preparing for the Super Bowl on Sunday against the New England Patriots, and before he was a highly regarded assistant working through the college and professional ranks, Dan Quinn was a defensive tackle at Salisbury University who dreamed of leading a team.
Lawmakers lay passing bills aside for a night to pass the rock
COLLEGE PARK– Maryland state lawmakers are sometimes known for playing hardball, but for one night during the 90-day session, they faced off against each other in a game of basketball.
Running backs on rookie contracts are economical options for Super Bowl teams
When the New England Patriots and the Atlanta Falcons face off in the Super Bowl, they will feature three running backs still playing on meager rookie contracts: Devonta Freeman, Tevin Coleman and James White.
At his second Super Bowl, former Maryland player faces his ex-teammates
HOUSTON — Joe Vellano couldn’t contain his excitement when he called his father, Paul, on Jan. 17. Five days before the Atlanta Falcons played in the NFC Championship, the practice-squad defensive tackle had earned a spot on the team’s active…
With Patriots’ eyes on history, Atlanta looks for first Super Bowl win
When the Atlanta Falcons landed at Bush Intercontinental Airport Sunday, 24 hours before the New England Patriots were set to do the same on Monday, the teams enjoyed their final quiet moments of the season.
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