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The New England Patriots are preparing what may be the best defense against Peyton Manning and his speedy receivers: a slippery field.
The team left the Gillette Stadium grass uncovered through Wednesday's rain and Thursday's fog. With more rain or snow expected Friday and freezing temperatures for the weekend, the Indianapolis Colts' prolific offense could find the footing funky in Sunday's playoff game.
Patriots coach Bill Belichick knows a cold front may be as critical as his three-man defensive front in slowing down the Colts. But he certainly wouldn't turn the field into an ice rink or a quagmire just to help his team,
http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2005/football/nfl/specials/playoffs/2004/01/13/bc.fbn.patriots.messyfi.ap/index.html
The team left the Gillette Stadium grass uncovered through Wednesday's rain and Thursday's fog. With more rain or snow expected Friday and freezing temperatures for the weekend, the Indianapolis Colts' prolific offense could find the footing funky in Sunday's playoff game.
Patriots coach Bill Belichick knows a cold front may be as critical as his three-man defensive front in slowing down the Colts. But he certainly wouldn't turn the field into an ice rink or a quagmire just to help his team,
http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2005/football/nfl/specials/playoffs/2004/01/13/bc.fbn.patriots.messyfi.ap/index.html
