The coaches of the New England Patriots and Carolina Panthers -- not a jovial, gregarious pair to

The coaches of the New England Patriots and Carolina Panthers -- not a jovial, gregarious pair to begin with -- were even more all-business than usual.
The Patriots are in the Super Bowl for the third time in eight seasons, and once again it's likely that one of them won't be back when they try for another. This time, it's cornerback Ty Law.
John Elway, the star quarterback of the Denver Broncos, and Barry Sanders, the superb running back with the Detroit Lions, are the favorites for election to the Pro Football Hall of Fame today.