Patriots’ Gronkowski Voted 2014 NFL Comeback Player of the Year

Friday, January 16, 2015

 

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Rob Gronkowski

New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski has been voted 2014 NFL Comeback Player of the Year by the Pro Football Writers Association of America.

After only playing in one game last season, Gronkowski has come back and played in 15 games this season catching 12 touchdown passes and averaging 13.7 yards per reception. 

Gronkowski has 82 receptions for a total of 1124 yards and is averaging just over five  and 75 receiving yards per game. 

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The New England Patriots are getting set to play their fourth straight AFC Championship game on Sunday night, January 18 when they host the Indianapolis Colts at Gillette Stadium.

Kick-off is set for 6:40 p.m. 

 

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English Cellar Ale House

165 Angell St., Providence, RI 02906

Known on college hill as a great place to study and grab a bite to eat, English Cellar Ale House also has a wide selection of draft beers and a great many places to sit and still have a front-row view of your favorite team. 

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Ladder 133

133 Douglas Ave., Providence, RI 02903

This renovated firehouse is everything you could want in a sports bar: great atmosphere, great food and 30 televisions! Come watch every touchdown, and every let down at Ladder 133

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The Ivy Tavern

758 Hope St.,Providence, RI 02906

Ivy Tavern has the perfect sports combination down: cold beer and scrumptious, hearty burgers!  

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The Fatt Squirrel

150 Chestnut St., Providence, RI 02903

With stellar Yelp reviews, The Fatt Squirrel is a great place to be yourself, play some pool and watch the game with a drink in your hand. 

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Snooker's Bar and Grill

53 Ashburton St., Providence, RI 02904

Since 1989, Snooker's has hosted billiard tournaments, trivia nights and even celebrities like Ben Stiller, Matt Dillon, Orlando Bloom, and Conan O’Brian. Moreover, Snooker's has a lively atmosphere to immerse yourself in when it's game time!

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Whiskey Republic

515 South Water Street, Providence RI, 02903

Weekday nights are low-key at Whiskey Republic, and opportune for the sports fan who values a good meal and a well-made whiskey drink to boot. 

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G Pub

61 Orange St., Providence, RI 02903

The new kid on the block is Providence's G Pub. Described as ESPN-Zone-esque this pub features great food and a casual atmosphere to sit down and enjoy America's past-time. 

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Rick's Roadhouse

397 Westminster St., Providence, RI 02903

Rick's Roadhouse projects the latest sports games up on their wall for an in-your-face experience... not to mention the tasty wings and appetizers you can chow down on while you watch your favorite team. 

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Union Station Brewery

36 Exchange Terrace, Providence, RI 02903

Union Station Brewery is a member of the John Harvard's Brewery and Ale House family and it's bar hosts many television screens for you to view each play as you enjoy some delicious pizza, burgers or even a steak. 

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The Abbey

686 Admiral St., Providence, RI 02908

Sometimes you just need to get away from the bustle and noise of a large-scale sports pub. If a cozy, intimate setting and amazing food sounds right up your alley head over to The Abbey

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