• Following bye week, Holy Cross eager to begin stretch run with Patriot League title in range
  • Week 10 High School Preview
  • Bill O’Brien critical of NCAA’s new ‘105 rule’
  • Now officially bowl-bound, UConn pushing for more
  • URI moves up to No. 10 in the country with 3 weeks remaining
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Following bye week, Holy Cross eager to begin stretch run with Patriot League title in range

Three games. Maybe even two. That’s all that stands between Holy Cross and a remarkable sixth straight Patriot League title and more importantly, a berth in the FCS postseason. Starting with this weekend’s home game against Lehigh – a team that’s a game behind the Crusaders in the standings – Holy Cross has full control of its own destiny. HC is 4-5 overall, but atop the league standings at 3-0…….

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Week 10 High School Preview

The postseason kicks off in the MIAA, and there is playoff football in other parts of New England, too. Some great games to watch this week, and the intensity gets ramped up now. On to the games. Week 10 High School Preview Franklin at Methuen — This is a great game between two 7-1 teams. The only loss for Franklin came at the hands of a tough Central Catholic team. Coach……

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Bill O’Brien critical of NCAA’s new ‘105 rule’

Starting in the 2025-2026 season, NCAA teams will be able to have up to 105 players on a roster, an increase from 85. This will also allow schools to offer up to 20 more scholarships. It sounds great on the surface, right? Well, maybe not. Boston College head coach Bill O’Brien had some pretty interesting thoughts about the rule during his weekly Tuesday press conference as the Eagles get ready…

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Now officially bowl-bound, UConn pushing for more

The pressure of becoming bowl eligible is now gone. UConn can concentrate on bringing the show on the road for the final three games of the season and hopefully, increase the chances for a bigger, more well- known bowl game. While the bowl season as a whole has been terribly watered down with so many different bowl games now, playing one the last weekend of December is still a lofty…

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URI moves up to No. 10 in the country with 3 weeks remaining

During preparation for last week’s game against Monmouth, URI head coach Jim Fleming wanted to change up the practice routine. His older players advised against it. He’s glad they did. That’s because the Rams earned another come from behind win, are now 8-1, 5-0 in the CAA and ranked 10th in the country in the latest AFCA Coaches Poll, which is the highest ranking for the program since 2001. Part…

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UNH looking for strong finish after ending losing skid

This past Saturday, UNH ended a two-game losing streak with a thorough beating of Albany, 31-14. That win bot the Wildcats to 5-4 overall and 3-2 in the CAA with three weeks left in the season. Two of those games (Monmouth and Stony Brook) the next two weeks are in Durham with the final matchup being the rivalry showdown with Maine up in Orono on November 23rd. UNH probably won’t…

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Catching up with BB&N’s Bo MacCormack after his commitment to Boston College

Image courtesy of Bo MacCormack I had a chance to speak with BB&N running back Bo MacCormack on Saturday night after he announced he was committing to Boston College.  The Westford native had originally verbally committed to Syracuse but changed his mind last week and decided to stay closer to home and play for Bill O’Brien and the Eagles.  One of the most productive and decorated running backs in state……

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Seven Points on the Patriots’ 20-17 overtime loss to the Titans

AP Photo/George Walker IV) The Patriots overcame a sluggish day offensively to force overtime on a miracle play by Drake Maye on the last play of the game only to surrender a field goal in the extra session and lose on a game ending interception by Maye, 20-17.   Here are seven thoughts on the Patriots loss today. 1. Offensive game plan was lacking: The offensive game plan lacked creativity…

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Week 7 New England Top 25

Some more changes coming, as a lot of the power teams have taken losses recently. Only going to get tougher for everyone with more postseason games coming. Week 7 New England Top 25 1. Catholic Memorial (6-1) 2. Springfield Central (7-1) 3. Windsor (7-0) 4. King Philip (8-0) 5. Hand (7-0) 6. Needham (8-0) 7. New Canaan (6-1) 8. St. John’s Prep (7-1) 9. Greenwich (6-1) 10. Staples (6-1) 11…….

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Week 7 Chaos Poll

A wild weekend for the NEPSAC teams here. BB&N slipped past Tabor, and Williston Northampton stunned Phillips Exeter. More craziness to come in the next two weeks with the bowls. To the poll . . . Week 7 Chaos Poll 1. Catholic Memorial (6-1) 2. Springfield Central (7-1) 3. BB&N (7-0) — A historically good season for this program. 4. King Philip (8-0) 5. Needham (8-0) 6. St. John’s Prep (7-1)……

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