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Ken is a seminarian at Trinity Theological Seminary in Indiana, and should be ordained a Lutheran pastor within about a year. He graduated from Valparaiso University in Indiana with a BA in 1979 and a JD in 1982. He is married and has two grown children.

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JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA - FEBRUARY 06: Wide receiver Todd Pinkston #87 of the Philadelphia Eagles looks for an opening around Rodney Harrison #37 and Tedy Bruschi #54 of the New England Patriots after catching a 17-yard pass against the New England Patriots in the second quarter during Super Bowl XXXIX at Alltel Stadium on February 6, 2005 in Jacksonville, Florida. (Photo by Jed Jacobsohn/Getty Images)

A Generation Passes

Published 2 months ago
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SAN DIEGO - DECEMBER 04: Running Back Darren Sproles #43 is hit by Derrick Burgess #56 of the Oakland Raiders during their NFL Game on December 4, 2008 at Qualcomm Stadium in San Diego, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)

Derrick Burgess Solidifies New England Patriots' Defense

Published 3 months ago
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ORCHARD PARK, NY - DECEMBER 28: Heath Evans #44 of the New England Patriots runs after a catch for 12 yards as Ko Simpson #30 of the Buffalo Bills makes the tackle at Ralph Wilson Stadium on December 28, 2008 in Orchard Park, New York. The Patriots won 13-0. (Photo by Rick Stewart/Getty Images)

The Greatest Month for Sports

Published 7 months ago
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GLENDALE, AZ - FEBRUARY 03: Cornerback Ellis Hobbs III #27 of the New England Patriots celebrates with teammates Brandon Meriweather #31 and James Sanders #36 after Hobbs III intercepted a pass in the second quarter intended for wide receiver Steve Smith #12 of the New York Giants during Super Bowl XLII on February 3, 2008 at the University of Phoenix Stadium in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

"Aging Patriots" a Cliché, Not Reality

Published 7 months ago
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Ken Howes commented on NFL Power Rankings Week 10: Comparing Teams to Board Games
Ken Howes commented on The Fun Part's Over: Tom Brady and Patriots Now Face Real Test
Ken Howes commented on The Fun Part's Over: Tom Brady and Patriots Now Face Real Test
Glenn Card responded to a comment on NFL Week Nine Picks: From New England Patriots Fans' Perspective
Glenn Card responded to a comment on NFL Week Nine Picks: From New England Patriots Fans' Perspective
Ken Howes has picked New England Patriots Hit Bye Bye Bye Week with Tough Stretch Looming Ahead as a favorite article
Ken Howes has picked New England Patriots Hit Bye Bye Bye Week with Tough Stretch Looming Ahead as a favorite article
TR responded to a comment on BenJarvus Green-Ellis: Who Is This Guy Anyway?

The Short List What Ken thinks about sport's most pressing questions

Favorite Athletes

David Ortiz, Mike Lowell, Jon Lester, Tom Brady, Mike Vrabel, Kevin Faulk, Rodney Harrison, Paul Pierce
Favorite Sports Teams

Red Sox, Patriots, Celtics and Valparaiso University basketball
All Time Sports Moment

Troy Brown takes a Tom Brady pass and takes the ball into field goal range
Most Memorable Game Attended

1993, Patriots win final game of the season against Miami in overtime
Most Unbreakable Sports Record

Brady's TD pass record
Ruth or Mays?

Ruth. Mays was a better fielder, but Ruth hit for higher average and was also a top pitcher
Unitas or Montana?

Montana. Unitas threw too many interceptions
Jordan or Russell?

Jordan was incomparable. Russell was a great team leader.
Gretzky or Orr?

I never watched Gretzky; I stopped following the NHL after Orr retired. I'm a Springfield (AHL) fan
Pele or Maradona?

Neither. Franz Beckenbauer
Federer or Sampras?

Neither. Roy Emerson
Tiger or Nicklaus?

Tiger
Petty or Earnhardt?

Earnhardt
Schumacher or Senna?

who?
Pac 10, Big 12, Big 10, SEC, ACC, or Big East?

None of the above. Horizon League (Go, Valpo!)

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by C Douglas
5 days ago

My Midseason Awards!

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/285405-doug-bakers-nfl-2009-midseason-awards
by TR
5 days ago

Hey, bro, we're at it again:

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/285314-nfl-week-nine-picks-from-new-england-patriots-fans-perspective/show_full

Thanks.
by TR
18 days ago

If you have a moment, I'm still determined to put the word out on this kid:

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/277835-benjarvus-green-ellis-who-is-this-guy-anyway

If I'm wrong about him, oh well. If I'm right, I'm really smart.
by TR
19 days ago

For your viewing pleasure:

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/277034-nfl-week-seven-picks-from-new-england-patriots-fans-perspective

Thanks, man.
by TR
about 1 month ago

Got a few minutes?

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/269178-nfl-week-five-picks-from-new-england-patriots-fans-perpective

Thanks.
by T.A
about 1 month ago

Game Plan: New England Patriots v. New York Jets

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/257512-game-plan-new-england-patriots-new-york-jets
by Ryan
about 1 month ago

Chad Ochocinco has brought fan interaction to a whole new level on Twitter...

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/254798-chad-ochocinco-brings-fan-interaction-to-a-whole-new-level-on-twitter

I think its about time for someone to have taken a positive stance on the issue.

Would love to get your thoughts if you get the chance.

-Ryan Michael
by T.A
2 months ago

Game Plan: New England Patriots vs. Buffalo Bills.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/253178-game-plan-new-england-patriots-vs-buffalo-bills
by Erik
2 months ago

Hey, Ken!

This is the capstone in my series on the New England Patriots. Of course, the final position on the list was quarterback. I'd love if you'd read and give some feedback!

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/240782-check-in-with-the-new-england-patriots-quarterbacks?just_published=1

Thanks again for all your input!

-Erik
by Noah Mcnair
3 months ago

Can you check this out:
http://bleacherreport.com/articles/235163-cardinals-stress-machine-or-winning-machine
by Eric
3 months ago

Why does Peyton Manning take so few sacks? What kind of role does do quarterbacks play in their own sack totals?

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/233697-why-does-peyton-manning-take-so-few-sacks
by Mike
3 months ago

Who will win the AFC East?

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/233107-who-will-win-the-afc-east
by William
3 months ago

Dear , um, Ken,

William Berry 1 day ago
And Pat Patriot also went 1-15, an 2-14 (twice).

Yes, there were some good teams. Good LOSING teams.

1976, 1978, 1963 were good teams that LOST. AKA good losing teams.

Apology not accepted. (I doubt you'll apologize. Arrogance probably won't let you.)
by William
3 months ago

Dear Ken,

Perhaps reading is not your strong suit. (I'm being nice not pointing out your illiteracy.)

Instead of insulting me (what else would calling a Steelers fan be?) perhaps reading my page tells you I'm a Patriot fan who got on the bandwagon in 1976.

Now take off your rose colored glasses. Any discussion of those great teams* ends with a playoff loss.

Yes, things of my youth seem nice. Early '80s Devo sounds cool until I listen to it. The 1978 Patriots lost to Houston and Fairbanks left. That is the story of them.

Yes, it was good, but in the end they lost.

Yes, it isn't fair. The closest Parallel for the Elvis is Parcells leaving right before the Super Bowl.

How would this team respond if in week 17 it came out Belichick was going to Colorado University.

But you know what? No one cares about hypotheticals.

Besides, they wore red? Hello, Red coats were the brits.

The further in the past the team driven into the ground by Michael Jackson, the better.

Now, little man, try to not insult me again and perhaps read. (Steeler fan, geesh, the guy thinks like a Colt fan.:))
by William
3 months ago

Dear Ken,

How do I become as wise as you about the great Patriot Championship teams of the past?

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