Bob Socci
@bobsocci.bsky.social
Telling stories of games and the people who play them, I love what I do and where I do it. Broadcaster. Writer. Husband. Father. Human being. Constantly trying to be better at all of the above. This is my personal account. www.bobsocci.com
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Bob Socci
@bobsocci.bsky.social
· Jun 6
Socci's View: How Georgia's David Andrews became all-New England
Throughout his Patriots career, right to the very end, there was nowhere else David Andrews would rather be.
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Despite his Georgia roots, his drawl & his unbinding love for Atlanta’s Braves, David Andrews fit New England as well as any pro athlete of the past decade.
He’s repeatedly shown there’s nowhere else he’d rather be.
As a Patriots captain. And now in retirement. 985thesportshub.com/2025/06/06/s...
He’s repeatedly shown there’s nowhere else he’d rather be.
As a Patriots captain. And now in retirement. 985thesportshub.com/2025/06/06/s...
Pats finish 4-0 against the NFC South (Carolina, New Orleans, Atlanta and Tampa Bay). Pats were 5-16 in previous 21 games vs. NFC.
As Mike Vrabel greeted each player on their way back to the locker room, he kept saying, “NFC South champs! NFC South champs!” — a reference to the quality of opponent the Patriots beat.
November 9, 2025 at 9:47 PM
Pats finish 4-0 against the NFC South (Carolina, New Orleans, Atlanta and Tampa Bay). Pats were 5-16 in previous 21 games vs. NFC.
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At the food pantry I volunteer at we were absolutely swamped today and by many first timers. We ran out of whole categories of food. Please donate cash to your local organization if you at all can.
October 25, 2025 at 11:04 PM
At the food pantry I volunteer at we were absolutely swamped today and by many first timers. We ran out of whole categories of food. Please donate cash to your local organization if you at all can.
What’s up in Foxborough? To Browns punter Corey Bojorquez, it’s a pregame field goal by Patriots kicker Andy Borregales. What’s going down? Browns at Pats on @985thesportshub.bsky.social.
October 26, 2025 at 4:41 PM
What’s up in Foxborough? To Browns punter Corey Bojorquez, it’s a pregame field goal by Patriots kicker Andy Borregales. What’s going down? Browns at Pats on @985thesportshub.bsky.social.
From @theathletic.com, with a reminder that in the second iteration of the Browns, the Patriots have been fortunate to go from Drew Bledsoe to Tom Brady to (just five years later) Drake Maye.
October 25, 2025 at 12:23 PM
From @theathletic.com, with a reminder that in the second iteration of the Browns, the Patriots have been fortunate to go from Drew Bledsoe to Tom Brady to (just five years later) Drake Maye.
Well done and said, George Springer. Hope the Jays get to add another banner.
October 21, 2025 at 3:10 AM
Well done and said, George Springer. Hope the Jays get to add another banner.
Kickoff coming up at 1 ET on @985thesportshub.bsky.social.
October 12, 2025 at 4:35 PM
Kickoff coming up at 1 ET on @985thesportshub.bsky.social.
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When Patriots rookies Julian Ashby and Andy Borregales teamed up to help beat the Bills with Sunday's 52-yard field goal in the final seconds, they completed a full-circle moment for them and a Western New York family. @985thesportshub.bsky.social
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Socci’s View: Revisiting a ‘full circle moment’ at Buffalo for a pair of Patriots rookie specialists
Andy Borregales' 52-yard field goal to beat the Bills wasn't the first time he hit a long-distance drive in Buffalo.
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October 11, 2025 at 2:12 PM
When Patriots rookies Julian Ashby and Andy Borregales teamed up to help beat the Bills with Sunday's 52-yard field goal in the final seconds, they completed a full-circle moment for them and a Western New York family. @985thesportshub.bsky.social
985thesportshub.com/2025/10/11/s...
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When Patriots rookies Julian Ashby and Andy Borregales teamed up to help beat the Bills with Sunday's 52-yard field goal in the final seconds, they completed a full-circle moment for them and a Western New York family. @985thesportshub.bsky.social
985thesportshub.com/2025/10/11/s...
985thesportshub.com/2025/10/11/s...
Socci’s View: Revisiting a ‘full circle moment’ at Buffalo for a pair of Patriots rookie specialists
Andy Borregales' 52-yard field goal to beat the Bills wasn't the first time he hit a long-distance drive in Buffalo.
985thesportshub.com
October 11, 2025 at 2:12 PM
When Patriots rookies Julian Ashby and Andy Borregales teamed up to help beat the Bills with Sunday's 52-yard field goal in the final seconds, they completed a full-circle moment for them and a Western New York family. @985thesportshub.bsky.social
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Drake Maye was 13-14 for 184 yards in the 2nd half and 6-6 for 90 yards in the 4th Qtr….Patriots have a DUDE.
He’s been good all season long, but he just got introduced to the world tonight.
He’s been good all season long, but he just got introduced to the world tonight.
October 6, 2025 at 4:31 AM
Drake Maye was 13-14 for 184 yards in the 2nd half and 6-6 for 90 yards in the 4th Qtr….Patriots have a DUDE.
He’s been good all season long, but he just got introduced to the world tonight.
He’s been good all season long, but he just got introduced to the world tonight.
Andy Borregales lifted the Patriots to the lead on the final snap of the first half and then did it again on the next-to-last snap of the second half.
October 6, 2025 at 4:21 AM
Andy Borregales lifted the Patriots to the lead on the final snap of the first half and then did it again on the next-to-last snap of the second half.
As if I wasn’t challenged enough, Mike :)
Bills in the rivalry uniforms tonight and the numbers reflect a bit, and could be a bit tougher to pick up.
A challenge for our play-by-play friends like @BobSocci and we’ll see if it makes it tougher for Patriots coaches to identify players subbing in and out.
A challenge for our play-by-play friends like @BobSocci and we’ll see if it makes it tougher for Patriots coaches to identify players subbing in and out.
October 5, 2025 at 11:40 PM
As if I wasn’t challenged enough, Mike :)
Perfect night for Patriots-Bills.
October 5, 2025 at 11:38 PM
Perfect night for Patriots-Bills.
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Brady's record. McCourty's pick 6 & Slater's lone score. Three passes to win. And lest we forget, the only-in-Buffalo times that no-so-foreign objects took the field. As the Patriots visit the Bills, memories of an old stadium for @985thesportshub.bsky.social.
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Socci's View: Patriots' final game at 'old' stadium stirs memories
As the Patriots ready to play their final scheduled game at Buffalo's old Highmark Stadium, a trip down memory lane.
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October 5, 2025 at 1:27 AM
Brady's record. McCourty's pick 6 & Slater's lone score. Three passes to win. And lest we forget, the only-in-Buffalo times that no-so-foreign objects took the field. As the Patriots visit the Bills, memories of an old stadium for @985thesportshub.bsky.social.
985thesportshub.com/2025/10/04/s...
985thesportshub.com/2025/10/04/s...
Brady's record. McCourty's pick 6 & Slater's lone score. Three passes to win. And lest we forget, the only-in-Buffalo times that no-so-foreign objects took the field. As the Patriots visit the Bills, memories of an old stadium for @985thesportshub.bsky.social.
985thesportshub.com/2025/10/04/s...
985thesportshub.com/2025/10/04/s...
Socci's View: Patriots' final game at 'old' stadium stirs memories
As the Patriots ready to play their final scheduled game at Buffalo's old Highmark Stadium, a trip down memory lane.
985thesportshub.com
October 5, 2025 at 1:27 AM
Brady's record. McCourty's pick 6 & Slater's lone score. Three passes to win. And lest we forget, the only-in-Buffalo times that no-so-foreign objects took the field. As the Patriots visit the Bills, memories of an old stadium for @985thesportshub.bsky.social.
985thesportshub.com/2025/10/04/s...
985thesportshub.com/2025/10/04/s...
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"If we lose hope, we're doomed."
We must continue Dr. Jane Goodall's mission and all fight for the future of the planet.
We must continue Dr. Jane Goodall's mission and all fight for the future of the planet.
October 1, 2025 at 7:31 PM
"If we lose hope, we're doomed."
We must continue Dr. Jane Goodall's mission and all fight for the future of the planet.
We must continue Dr. Jane Goodall's mission and all fight for the future of the planet.
"Keeping the foot in football."
It's been more than 50 years since NFL teams attempted this many field goals per game. 📈
Season averages on Pro Football Reference: www.pro-football-reference.com/years/NFL/ki...
Season averages on Pro Football Reference: www.pro-football-reference.com/years/NFL/ki...
October 1, 2025 at 2:22 PM
"Keeping the foot in football."
Of note, with the Patriots' Marcus Jones coming off a franchise-record 167 punt return yards vs. Carolina, including an 87-yard score and 61-yarder to set up another TD.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/667...
www.nytimes.com/athletic/667...
September 30, 2025 at 12:45 PM
Of note, with the Patriots' Marcus Jones coming off a franchise-record 167 punt return yards vs. Carolina, including an 87-yard score and 61-yarder to set up another TD.
www.nytimes.com/athletic/667...
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1-2 punch. Ryan Fitzgerald and Andy Borregales.
September 28, 2025 at 4:01 PM
1-2 punch. Ryan Fitzgerald and Andy Borregales.
Christian Gonzalez preparing for his likely season debut for the Patriots vs. Carolina.
September 28, 2025 at 2:27 PM
Christian Gonzalez preparing for his likely season debut for the Patriots vs. Carolina.
Good morning from Foxborough.
September 28, 2025 at 2:26 PM
Good morning from Foxborough.
Waiting to see if the Patriots use their 'cat coverage' against the Panthers, my @985thesportshub.bsky.social notebook covers the cornerbacks.
+ Gonzalez and Davis!
+ Preparing for and adjusting to officiating.
+ Transferring 4th-down skills to every down.
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+ Gonzalez and Davis!
+ Preparing for and adjusting to officiating.
+ Transferring 4th-down skills to every down.
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Socci's Notebook: Will Pats deploy 'cat coverage' against the Panthers?
With Carolina coming to our corner of the world this Sunday, we may finally get to see Christian Gonzalez paired with Carlton Davis on New England's defense.
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September 27, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Waiting to see if the Patriots use their 'cat coverage' against the Panthers, my @985thesportshub.bsky.social notebook covers the cornerbacks.
+ Gonzalez and Davis!
+ Preparing for and adjusting to officiating.
+ Transferring 4th-down skills to every down.
985thesportshub.com/2025/09/27/s...
+ Gonzalez and Davis!
+ Preparing for and adjusting to officiating.
+ Transferring 4th-down skills to every down.
985thesportshub.com/2025/09/27/s...
A lot of talk re Panthers “dirty kicks” these days.
In 17 yrs in the NFL, special teams coach Tracy Smith has coached consistently good coverage units as an ex-assistant to ex-Patriots Brad Seely, Larry Izzo and Bill O’Brien.
His dad, Carl Smith, coached for Pete Carroll in New England.
In 17 yrs in the NFL, special teams coach Tracy Smith has coached consistently good coverage units as an ex-assistant to ex-Patriots Brad Seely, Larry Izzo and Bill O’Brien.
His dad, Carl Smith, coached for Pete Carroll in New England.
September 26, 2025 at 7:01 PM
A lot of talk re Panthers “dirty kicks” these days.
In 17 yrs in the NFL, special teams coach Tracy Smith has coached consistently good coverage units as an ex-assistant to ex-Patriots Brad Seely, Larry Izzo and Bill O’Brien.
His dad, Carl Smith, coached for Pete Carroll in New England.
In 17 yrs in the NFL, special teams coach Tracy Smith has coached consistently good coverage units as an ex-assistant to ex-Patriots Brad Seely, Larry Izzo and Bill O’Brien.
His dad, Carl Smith, coached for Pete Carroll in New England.
A Hall of Famer on the call. First, Herman Edwards with the Miracle in The Meadowlands. Now this, from Merrill.
EAGLES BLOCK THE FIELD GOAL [AGAIN] TO WIN THE GAME
JORDAN DAVIS!
MERRILL REESE AND MIKE QUICK ON THE CALL!
#FlyEaglesFly
JORDAN DAVIS!
MERRILL REESE AND MIKE QUICK ON THE CALL!
#FlyEaglesFly
September 22, 2025 at 1:20 AM
A Hall of Famer on the call. First, Herman Edwards with the Miracle in The Meadowlands. Now this, from Merrill.
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Robert Redford Knew That Winning Corrupts
His decades of work explored one theme over and over: the hollowness of the easy victory.
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September 21, 2025 at 12:02 PM
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