Author: John Sarianides

Patriots going back to their roots offensively when using tempo

August 3, 2026
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FOXBOROUGH- As defensive coordinators prepare to face Josh McDaniels offense for a second season this time around, the threat of the Patriots going uptempo is always lingering in the back of their minds. While modern football often equates tempo with high-flying, no-huddle spread offenses that push the pace for four quarters, the Patriots have long viewed tempo through a far more surgical lens: as a strategic change of pace rather…

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UMass needs to turn things around this season & show tangible progress

August 3, 2026
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AMHERST- As training camp kicks off for UMass Football today, the margin for error in Amherst has officially evaporated.
Following a winless 0-12 campaign in 2025, UMass football enters Year Two under head coach Joe Harasymiak facing a pivotal juncture in program history. With the program transitioning into its full return to the Mid-American Conference (MAC) and establishing a regional core of local talent, patience is no longer the luxury it once was. The foundation has been poured, the culture has been torn down to the studs, and now the Minutemen must translate spring urgency into fall results.

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Sacred Heart ready to make statement in the CAA

August 1, 2026
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FAIRFIELD, CT- A new era is officially here in Fairfield, Connecticut, as the Sacred Heart University football team prepares to take a massive leap into the Coastal Athletic Association (CAA) for it’s first season. After navigating life as an FCS independent, the Pioneers are stepping into one of the most competitive and prestigious conferences in Division I FCS football, intent on proving that they belong among the nation’s best.

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Despite being in 1st season, Goldrich knows there’s need to meet UNH standard

July 31, 2026
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DURHAM, N.H- When Sean Goldrich stepped back onto the University of New Hampshire campus as head coach, he didn’t need a tour of the facility or a tutorial on the program’s expectations. A four-year starting quarterback in Durham from 2011 to 2015, Goldrich accumulated over 7,500 passing yards, four NCAA postseason appearances, two CAA titles, and two trips to the FCS national semifinals.

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Holy Cross’ road to conference dominance goes through tough competition

July 31, 2026
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The Holy Cross football team enters the 2026 season facing one of the most formidable conference schedules in program history. The Patriot League has officially ushered in a new era, expanding into a 10-team conference with the arrivals of CAA heavyweights Villanova, William & Mary, and Richmond. With a grueling nine-game round-robin league schedule on the horizon, head coach Dan Curran and his squad know the path to the top will require an entirely new level of effort and execution.

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Early panic over Maye-Brown connection is classic overreaction

July 31, 2026
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Courtesy of the New England Patriots FOXBOROUGH – The rush to draw conclusions from the first week of training camp is a mid-summer tradition in New England, and this July is no exception. Every completed route between Drake Maye and newly acquired wide receiver A.J. Brown is being analyzed as proof of an instant connection, while every incomplete pass is dissected for signs of friction. The truth is far simpler…

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Bryant aiming to show growth this season

July 28, 2026
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Bryant University football enters a transitional phase where success is no longer judged solely by Saturday afternoon scoreboards, but by the tangible progress built into the foundations of the program.

Navigating the relentless demands of modern college athletics alongside the tough competition of the Coastal Athletic Association (CAA), head coach Chris Merritt and his staff are executing a shift in strategy to ensure long-term stability and growth in Smithfield.

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