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Super Bowl XXXVIII
The New England Patriots take on the Carolina Panthers in Super Bowl XXXVIII on February 1, 2004 at Reliant Stadium.

New England Patriots MVP quarterback Tom Brady (12) and head coach Bill Belichick embrace after defeating the Carolina Panthers 32-29 in Super Bowl XXXVIII in Houston, Sunday, Feb. 1, 2004. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Carolina Panthers Matt Willig, left rear, looks on as New England Patriots kicker Adam Vinatieri, center, is mobbed by his teammates after kicking a 41-yard field goal in the fourth quarter to beat the Panthers 32-29 in Super Bowl XXXVIII in Houston, Sunday, Feb. 1, 2004. (AP Photo/Brett Coomer)





New England Patroits Tom Brady plays in SUPERBOWLXXXVIII against the Carolina Panthers at Reliant Stadium on February 1,2004 in Houston Texas.The Patriots defeated the Panthers 32-29. (AP Photo/Tom DiPace)

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady throwing a pass during a 32 to 29 win against the Carolina Panthers at Super Bowl XXXVIII, Reliant Stadium, Houston, Texas on February 1,2004. (AP Photo/David Drapkin)



Wide receiver Troy Brown of the New England Patriots returns a punt during Super Bowl XXXVIII against the Carolina Panthers on Feb. 01, 2004 in Houston. The Patriots won 32-29. (AP Photo/G. Newman Lowrance)






Carolina Panthers tight end Jermaine Wiggins (84) leaps over New England Patriots safety Eugene Wilson (26) during Super Bowl XXXVIII on February 1, 2004 at Reliant Stadium in Houston, Texas. The Patriots defeated the Panthers 32-29. (AP Photo/Kevin Terrell)

A ticket for Super Bowl XXXVIII between the Carolina Panthers and New England Patriots on February 1, 2004 at Reliant Stadium in Houston, TX. (AP Photo/NFL Photos)

New England Patroits Mike Vrabel in SUPERBOWLXXXVIII against the Carolina Panthers at Reliant Stadium on February 1,2004 in Houston Texas.The Patriots defeated the Panthers 32-29. (AP Photo/Tom DiPace)

New England Patriots Roman Phifer against the Carolina Panthers in theSUPERBOWLXXXVIII at Reliant Stadium on February 1,2004 in Houston Texas.The Patriots defeated the Panthers 32-29. (AP Photo/Tom DiPace)

New England Patroits Eugene Wilson plays in SUPERBOWLXXXVIII against the Carolina Panthers at Reliant Stadium on February 1,2004 in Houston Texas.The Patriots defeated the Panthers 32-29. (AP Photo/Tom DiPace)

New England Patroits Troy Brown plays in SUPERBOWLXXXVIII against the Carolina Panthers at Reliant Stadium on February 1,2004 in Houston Texas.The Patriots defeated the Panthers 32-29. (AP Photo/Tom DiPace)

New England Patroits Tom Brady plays in SUPERBOWLXXXVIII against the Carolina Panthers at Reliant Stadium on February 1,2004 in Houston Texas.The Patriots defeated the Panthers 32-29. (AP Photo/Tom DiPace)

FILE - In this Feb. 1, 2004 file photo, New England Patriots kicker Adam Vinatieri celebrates his game-winning field goal with teammates Ken Walter (13) and Christian Fauria (88) in the final seconds of Super Bowl XXXVIII at Reliant Stadium in Houston. The Patriots beat the Panthers 32-29. (AP Photo/Dave Martin, File)

New England Patriots' Mike Vrabel (50) carries a Tom Brady pass against Carolina Panthers defender Deon Grant into the endzone for a touchdown in the fourth quarter of Super Bowl XXXVIII in Houston, Sunday, Feb. 1, 2004. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)

New England Patriots wide receiver David Givens (87) celebrates after catching a five yard touchdown pass against the Carolina Panthers in the second quarter of Super Bowl XXXVIII Sunday, Feb. 1, 2004, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Risberg)

New England Patroits Tom Brady plays in SUPERBOWLXXXVIII against the Carolina Panthers at Reliant Stadium on February 1,2004 in Houston Texas.The Patriots defeated the Panthers 32-29. (AP Photo/Tom DiPace)

New England Patroits Deion Branch plays in SUPERBOWLXXXVIII against the Carolina Panthers at Reliant Stadium on February 1,2004 in Houston Texas.The Patriots defeated the Panthers 32-29. (AP Photo/Tom DiPace)

New England Patriots receiver Deion Branch celebrates after his 5-yard touchdown reception from quarterback Tom Brady against the Carolina Panthers in the second quarter of Super Bowl XXXVIII in Houston, Sunday, Feb. 1, 2004. At right is Panthers defender Mike Minter (30). At left center is Panthers Ricky Manning Jr. (24) At left is back judge Scott Green (19) signaling the touchdown. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady smiles after the Patriots beat the Carolina Panthers 32-29 in Super Bowl XXXVIII in Houston, Sunday, Feb. 1, 2004. (AP Photo/Dave Martin)

New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick, left, celebrates his team's victory with players David Givens (87), and Tedy Bruschi (54) after winning Super Bowl XXXVIII 32-29 against the Carolina Panthers in Houston, Sunday Feb. 1, 2004. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

New England Patriots cornerback Tyrone Poole (38) breaks up a pass intended for Carolina Panthers receiver Steve Smith in the second quarter of Super Bowl XXXVIII in Houston, Sunday, Feb. 1, 2004. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)

New England Patriots wide receiver David Givens (87) catches a touchdown from quarterback Tom Brady during the second quarter of Super Bowl XXXVIII in Houston, Feb. 1, 2004. At left is Carolina Panthers Ricky Manning Jr. (AP Photo/Amy Sancetta)

Carolina Panthers quarterback Jake Delhomme (17) fumbles as he is hit by New England Patriots linebacker Mike Vrabel (50) during the second quarter of Super Bowl XXXVIII in Houston, Feb. 1, 2004. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

New England Patriots coach Bill Belichick holds the Vince Lombardi Trophy after the Patriots beat the Carolina Panthers 32-29 in Super Bowl XXXVIII in Houston, Sunday, Feb. 1, 2004. (AP Photo/Dave Martin)Dave Martin)

New England Patriots kicker Adam Vinatieri kicks the game-winning field goal in the final seconds to beat the Carolina Panthers 32-29 in Super Bowl XXXVIII on Sunday, Feb. 1, 2004, at Reliant Stadium in Houston. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)