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FOXBOROUGH, Mass. -- Pete Carroll knows he cant go back in time to 1997 when he arrived in New England as the Patriots giddy 46-year-old new head coach.But if he could, he says he certainly would have done things a lot differently.Its been 17 years since Carroll was fired after a three-year run in New England and forced to accept his second failed stint as an NFL coach, unsure hed ever get -- or want for that matter -- another shot.But after reviving his career at the University of Southern California and then returning to the NFL with the Seattle Seahawks in 2010, he returns to Foxborough and the Patriots home stadium Sunday for the first time since his departure in 1999. It will also be the first meeting between the teams since New Englands 2015 Super Bowl victory denied Seattle back-to-back championships.When I went into New England, I was really committed to being able to bring the philosophy and do it exactly the way you wanted to do it, and be in control of it. It didnt really work out that way, the way I hoped, Carroll said. I wasnt on my game enough to pull that off. It was a great lesson learned.That lesson hardened his coaching style during an eight-year run at USC that included a pair of national championships. The lessons stayed with him when he returned to the NFL in 2010 and when he led the Seahawks to a Super Bowl win in 2014.It was even with him when the Seahawks came up a yard short in their Super Bowl 49 loss to the Patriots and his New England successor, Bill Belichick.It makes Sundays rematch one of the most-anticipated games of the season.Carroll said even with the sour Super Bowl memories he has nothing but respect for what the Patriots have built since he left.I think its really awesome to watch New England, he said. When Bill got the job there, (team owner) Robert (Kraft) gave him the chance to take that thing over and run it and do it exactly the way a football guy sees it, and the rest has been a great history and a great success story.The respect is mutual from the other sideline for Carroll and general manager John Schneider.I think that John and Pete have done a tremendous job with that organization, Belichick said. Weve spent a lot of time studying what they do both on the field and in terms of their building -- team building. So weve learned a lot from them from the outside, obviously.Here are some other things to watch for in Sundays game:SUPER BOWL MEMORIES: Patriots cornerback Malcom Butler said his end-zone interception to seal the Patriots 2015 Super Bowl win always brings back fond memories. But hes put all reminiscing out of his mind this week.Thats not gonna help us win this game, Butler said. This is bigger than me. Its about this team. That play will not help us Sunday night. So we gotta be ready to play.RUN AROUND: Seattles run game continues to severely underperform, and changes could arrive this week. The Seahawks rank 30th in the NFL averaging just 75.4 yards per game rushing. Theyre on pace for the fewest yards rushing in franchise history in a 16-game season.Carroll was vague about who would be the primary ball carrier against New England, but did say rookie C.J. Prosise will get more snaps. Christine Michael has been mostly ineffective and Prosise has shown flashes of potential in his limited opportunities. He is a better option as a receiver out of the backfield.BAM BAMS BACK: Strong safety Kam Chancellor is expected to return after missing the previous four games with a groin injury. The timing couldnt be better for Seattle with the problems presented by New England tight ends Rob Gronkowski and Martellus Bennett.Chancellor was injured just before Seattles Oct. 16 win over Atlanta and was slow in recovering. Kelcie McCray played well in Chancellors absence, including an astounding 108 total plays in Seattles 6-6 tie with Arizona, but Chancellor brings a mix of physicality and athleticism thats difficult to replace.GRAHAMS GREATNESS: Jimmy Graham continues to defy expectations.There were questions whether Graham could ever return to being a starter in the NFL after a patellar tendon injury in his knee a year ago. Graham is doing more than just starting, becoming Seattles most dangerous option in the passing game. Graham had eight catches for 103 yards and two touchdowns last week against Buffalo, his third 100-yard game of the season.Graham is on pace for more than 1,000 yards receiving and is averaging a career-best 14.3 yards per reception. 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Now, with Game 6 set for Fenway Park and an 8:07 p.m. ET first pitch, the Detroit Tigers face the unenviable task of having to beat the Boston Red Sox twice, on the road, to advance to the World Series. Tres Barrera Jersey . After Mondays hard-fought loss, the wait seemed longer than usual. Getting set to go their separate ways for a short Christmas break, the Raptors coach credited his team for their effort on a seemingly impossible three-game road trip, urging them to build on that success when they get back to work at the end of the week.Chelsea Ladies captain Katie Chapman is relishing the opportunity of playing in front of what looks like a record Women’s FA Cup final crowd on Saturday. The SSE Womens Cup final returns to Wembley Stadium following last years showpiece, which saw Chelsea beat Notts County 1-0, winning the first piece of silverware in their history in front of a record 30,710 supporters.More than 30,000 tickets have already been sold for this years Womens FA Cup final and Chapman, who has won the competition a record nine times, hopes Chelsea can recreate last year success when they meet Arsenal this weekend. It was nice to be the first womens team to come here and win the Womens FA Cup at Wembley, Chapman told Sky Sports News HQ.There were a lot of nerves because it was a big stage to come and play on but the atmosphere when we came here was unbelievable and hopefully it will be the same again this year. Katie Chapman celebrates last years triumph with boss Emma Hayes Ive played in a lot of FA Cups but to play at Wembley really is a dream come true.ddddddddddddChapman will line-up against England international team-mate Casey Stoney this weekend and the Arsenal Ladies defender is desperate for the North London side to add to their incredible run of success in the competition.Weve won it 13 times, Stoney said. There is a bit of a experience in our squad and some big players in our squad who are ready for the game. Theyve been here theyve won it and were desperate to get out there and win this. Also See: Chelsea video Chelsea fixtures Chelsea stats Get a ￡10 free bet! ' ' '