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FOXBOROUGH, Mass. -- LeGarrette Blount wasnt satisfied with three short touchdown runs, not against a team coming off the second greatest comeback in playoff history. So the 250-pound back who makes long runs routine took off on a 73-yarder and carried the New England Patriots to their third straight AFC championship game with a 43-22 victory over the Indianapolis Colts on Saturday night. Suddenly, the ground game has replaced Tom Brady as the heart of the Patriots offence. "Once I get into the open field, theyre going to have to chase me," Blount said. "And if they catch me, they do. And if they dont, they dont. They usually dont." They didnt two weeks earlier when he scored on runs of 36 and 35 yards in the regular-season finale against Buffalo. He also returned kickoffs 83 and 62 yards in that 34-20 victory that gave New England a first-round bye. And they didnt on his long touchdown that gave the Patriots (13-4) a 36-22 lead early in the fourth quarter against the Colts (12-6). The Patriots will face the winner of the game Sunday between the Broncos and Chargers. It will be in Denver if the Broncos win, and New England will host it if the Chargers win. "Its just a great achievement," Brady said. "People have counted us out at times this year, but I think weve got a locker room full of believers." Blount tied Curtis Martins team playoff record of 166 yards rushing, on 24 carries, two weeks after rushing for a career-high 189. "Hes got that combination of size, power and quickness and speed," Patriots coach Bill Belichick said. "He can run hard. He can make guys miss and he can go the distance." Blount scored on three 2-yard runs in the first half, then burst through the right side for his 73-yarder. Once he reached the end zone, he placed the ball gently on the ground made soggy by a game-long rain. On the next series, Luck threw his third interception and the Patriots capitalized with Stevan Ridleys second touchdown run, a 1-yarder that finished the scoring with 11:12 left. "Im just disappointed in myself," Luck said. "I cant commit that many turnovers and have a chance to win against a great team like this." Blount joined Ricky Watters, who had five touchdowns for San Francisco on Jan. 15, 1994, as the only players with four or more in a playoff game. The Patriots six rushing touchdowns tied the 49ers total in that game for second most in playoff history. Blounts performance came two weeks after he ran for 189 yards and returned two kickoffs for 145 in a 34-20 victory over Buffalo in the regular-season finale. Billed as a matchup between quarterbacks -- long-time great Brady and second-year star Luck -- the Patriots leader was content to hand off while Luck threw an interception on his second pass and never found consistency. He threw two touchdown passes to LaVon Brazill but also threw four interceptions. Luck had three interceptions a week earlier but led the Colts from a 38-10 deficit early in the third quarter to a 45-44 win over the Kansas City Chiefs in a wild-card game. "We had our chances, man, to make plays and get our offence back on the field," Colts safety Antoine Bethea said. "Last game, we were able to do that, but it was a great quarterback, a great offence and a great team we were facing (Saturday)." The Colts trailed 21-12 at halftime, then cut the deficit to 29-22 on a 35-yard pass to Brazill with 5:01 left in the third. The Patriots dominated the rest of the way. "We just had to keep our foot on the gas pedal," Blount said, "and make sure that they didnt to us what they did to Kansas City." Blounts first touchdown came on New Englands first offensive play after Alfonzo Dennards interception. He scored again on the Patriots second series. Luck responded with a 38-yard touchdown pass to Brazill. Former Patriot Adam Vinatieri set an NFL record with his 59th post-season extra point, making it 14-7. Blounts third touchdown came 4:06 into in the second quarter before Vinatieris 36-yard field goal made it 21-10. The Colts got a break late in the first half when Danny Aikens snap sailed over punter Ryan Allens head, ending up in a safety. The Patriots also got a break that the Colts didnt get a touchdown out of it after Allen failed to concede the safety. Allen fumbled into the air and Indianapolis Jeris Pendleton slapped the ball out of the end zone. "Ryan probably wasnt sure how close they were to him," Belichick said. Allen hurt his shoulder on the play and placekicker Stephen Gostkowski punted the rest of the game. Brady took over Allens holding duties. Indianapolis got the ball on the free kick, but the drive ended with Lucks second interception. Vinatieris 21-yard field goal early in the third quarter made it 21-15. Then the Patriots took a 29-15 lead on Ridleys 3-yard run and his carry for a 2-point conversion. But Luck came right back with his second touchdown pass to Brazill. "We didnt accomplish the ultimate goal," Colts running back Donald Brown said, "but there are definitely some positives to look back on." Brady completed 13 of 25 passes for 198 yards with no touchdowns or interceptions. Luck was 20 for 41 for 331 yards. Notes: Former NBA star Charles Barkley was in the Patriots locker room after the game. "Im a big fan of his," Belichick said. ... A moment of silence was held for 17-year-old Sam Berns of Foxborough, whose battle with a rare and fatal genetic condition that accelerates the aging process inspired Patriots players and was the subject of an HBO documentary "Life According to Sam." He died Friday. He had been invited by Patriots owner Robert Kraft to be the teams honorary captain Saturday. Domingo Santana Jersey . 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Tom Murphy Mariners Jersey ... maybe even more than that. Maybe all season I have to take a few blows.Another week is in the books. Ive said it before, Ive worked with top pros and I could have made my own program. Folks, Im learning why top pros bring in people like me. Its the demand for something more. If it was up to me, Id stop at about 385 feet on the Jacobs Ladder. The mission is 500 feet, with a coach there, I dont get to stop. This weeks lesson in preparation was in setting goals, and achieving measureable results along the way. At 33-years- old (January 26th was my birthday), Im just barely old enough to be an expert. I like to consider myself a smart expert. Meaning, I have a mentor whos got more knowledge and more important, experience. This is the reason Im at Elite Performance. There is no replacement for the learning I am doing while working and training under Jeff Fisher (Fish). This is how the strength and conditioning world will grow, young coaches getting to benefit from someone who has created champions over the decades. Ive got an old school coach, who is current with the latest science and technology. This is what is leading to better and better athlete training. Fish knows what the human body is capable of, he also knows what it has to do to be in championship form. That means each week, we plan to make me push a little harder. Its like walking the edge of a cliff. Im getting the best view, and Im safe because my spotter knows what hes doing. You see a lot of training injuries in MMA. Its the hardest spport to get an athlete to the game in working order.dddddddddddd Those need to be reduced by strength and conditioning. Im doing a lot of work right now, and most pros do as they go through to ensure muscle balance and flexibility. That in addition to short bursts of sprinting ensure safe conditioning, the only danger in training should be during sparring. For fans reading and wanting a bit more of a taste of what its like to do the strength training side. Set some goals this week. Select a weight you want to bench press, squat, and dead lift. Also, set a time to run a mile and a half in, and something like how many burpees you want to do in 60 seconds. Give yourself a 90-day time frame and work to reach those goals. If its 40lbs more on the squat, thats only 3.5lbs a week. Thats doable Consult with a professional for two reasons. First, you need the push. Im in the best shape of my life and its solely thanks to the environment I train in at Elite, pro athletes, and motivated people take everyones training to the next level. Second, you need to set goals that are achievable, safe, and will take you to your goal. You have to keep fitness fun for you, and make you appreciate the effort that goes into getting fight ready. The push is on this week, and my next goal is going to be jumping higher in plyometrics. Exercise is fun again, Ive found a challenge, and like the pros Im training next to, Im getting better each day. ' ' '