Tim Goad and Ryan Allen highlight today in Patriots history.
Tim Goad
Happy 54th birthday to Tim Goad
Born February 28, 1966; from Stuart, Virginia
Patriot NT, 1988-1994; uniform #72
Pats fourth round (87th overall) selection of the 1988 draft, from North Carolina
Tim Goad grew up in rural tobacco country in Virginia. His high school was so small their were just 16 players on the football team. As a result he had to play multiple positions, including kickoff returner. Goad was a four year letterman for the Tar Heels and twice a first team All-ACC.