John Sarianides

Screaming Eagles Preview: UMass Minuteman (1-0) at Boston College Eagles (0-0)

September 1, 2018

Opening Thought: The Boston College Eagles open the 2018 season at home against an improved UMass team that destroyed Duquesne last week 63-15. This will be the second meeting in the last four years between the two schools. B.C beat UMass two years ago at Gillette Stadium. Here are three keys to the game for the Eagles. 1. Set The Tone Early Up Front On Offense: The Eagles need to…

Screaming Eagles Blog: 2018 Football Preview

September 1, 2018

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Steve Addazio is pumped about his team’s potential this season. Opening Thought: Expectations are high this season at the Heights as Boston College returns one of the most talented rosters Steve Addazio’s tenure. After a slow start, Boston College finished 7-6 last season losing 27-20 to Iowa in the Pinstripe Bowl. The Ragles have the schedule and the talent to potentially win nine games and get to a high profile…

College Football: Week One Picks Versus the Spread

August 31, 2018

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Week one is here. Here are our picks against the spread for Saturday. Oklahoma -23 vs. Florida Atlantic: Lane Kiffin has made FAU relevant again but it won’t matter against Kyler Murray and a talented Oklahoma offense. Houston -21 at Rice: Houston should take care of business and coverage against a struggling Rice program. Ohio St -38 vs. Oregon St: The Buckeyes have a lot to prove without Urban Meyer…

Patriots Pulse Blog: Our Projected 53 Man Roster

August 31, 2018

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Bill Belichick and his staff have some tough decisions to make regarding the roster. The Patriots have to be down to 53 players on their roster by tomorrow at 4pm. Trying to figure out who made the final roster is tough when it comes to the Patriots but we’ll give it our best shot. Here is our projected 53 man roster to start the season. Quarterbacks (2) Tom Brady, Brian…

College Football: My Top 15 Games This Season

August 31, 2018

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Each and every season, we get great match ups in college football that put some of the best programs in the country. This season is no different. Here are ten match-ups that are sure to make you watch. Washington at Auburn Sept 1st: This game will feature a terrific quarterback battle between Jarrett Stidham of Auburn and Jake Browning of Washington. The winner of this early season showdown will have…

College Football: 5 Things I Would Love to See Happen This Season

August 31, 2018

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As we officially kick-off the 2018 college football season this weekend, here five things I would love to see happen in this season. 1. Ed Oliver Win the Heisman: I would love to see Oliver win the Heisman Trophy. He is the most dominant defensive player in the country and is poised for a big season. Oliver projects as a top three pick in next April’s draft. If he were…

College Football: Ten Coaches Who Fly Under the Radar But Do a Great Job

August 30, 2018

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Everyone knows Nick Saban, Chip Kelly, Jimbo Fisher and Jim Harbaugh. They are household names. The following coaches are not but they do a tremendous job of keeping their programs competitive and relevant. 1. Craig Bohl, Wyoming: Bohl was a successful defensive coordinator at Nebraska under Tom Osbourne. After leaving Nebraska, Bohl took over North Dakota State where he built a powerhouse. Bohl took over at Wyoming in 2014 and…

NFL: The Owners Win Again By Not Giving Odell Beckham Jr and Aaron Rodgers Opt Out Clauses

August 30, 2018

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Odell Beckham Jr and Aaron Rodgers finally got paid this week. It was a good week for them but it was also a good week for NFL owners. Why was it a good week for the owners you ask? Neither contract included an opt out. Rodgers privately expressed that he wanted built in options in his next contract with the Packers that would allow him to opt out if he…

College Football: XNOJOE’s Pre-Season Top 25

August 29, 2018

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Tua Tagovailoa will look to go back to back for the second time in the Nick Saban era. It’s a new season and here is our first top 25 of the season. We will give you our weekly top 25 each and every week so make sure you come back. 1. Alabama 2. Clemson 3. Georgia 4. Ohio State 5. Wisconsin 6. Auburn 7. Washington 8. Oklahoma 9. Miami (Fla)…

College Football: Our Top Ten Heisman Candidates for 2018

August 29, 2018

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It is never too early to start identifying who will be a Heisman Trophy contender in 2018. There are several high profile players around the country who merit consideration. Here are our top ten Heisman Trophy candidates. 1. Bryce Love, RB, Stanford: Love rushed for 2,118 yards last season. He had an NCAA record 13 rushes of over 50 yards. Love is the favorite going into this season but he…