The Patriots hit the road this week to take on the New York Jets in a pivotal Week 17 match up against the Jets. New England needs this game but they will be without seven starters so the Patriots depth will be tested. They will need guts to step up if they are going to win this game. Here are five match-ups to keep an eye on in this game….
Former Springfield Central standout quarterback William “Pop” Watson is entering the transfer portal according to ESPN’s Pete Thamel. Watson has two years of eligibility remaining. He was recruited to Virginia Tech by former coach Brent Pry. While Pry will remain on the staff as defensive coordinator, Watson is opting to move on,
Kickoff: The Huskies are in the Fenway Bowl for the second straight season. After beating North Carolina in last season’s game, UConn is back at baseball’s most beloved ballpark but this time they take on Army. Interim coach and offensive coordinator Gordon Sammis will lead the Huskies today after coach Jim Mora Jr. departed for Colorado State earlier this month.
BOSTON- The UConn Huskies are back in the Fenway Bowl and they are ready to make a statement and earn their first double digit win season since 1998. The only 10 win season in program history.
It won’t be easy as the Huskies who are down several players including quarterback Joe Fagnano and two starting offensive lineman in Carsten Cassidy and Ben Murawski. Fagnano threw for over 3,400 yards and had 31 touchdowns on the season. He also only turned the football over once.
In a significant move to solidify his coaching staff, newly appointed UConn head coach Jason Candle has officially named Nunzio Campanile as the program’s next offensive coordinator. The hiring, reported on by ESPN’s Pete Thamel marks a critical step in the Huskies’ transition following the departure of Jim Mora to Colorado State and the subsequent exit of previous coordinator Gordon Sammis to TCU.
The Super 26 all-state team selections have been revealed. All players on this team will be honored March 1 in a dinner co-sponsored by the Gridiron Club of Greater Boston and MHSFCA at the Burlington Marriott.
The team is littered with multi-year players who were record breakers in high school. It is an impressive group of young men who have made their presence felt the past four years.
Here is the 2025 Super 26 team.
David Banks-Imagn Images The Patriots have reportedly extended center/guard Ben Brown to a two year, $6.6 million dollar deal. The swing center, guard has been a valuable depth piece along the offensive line because of his versatility. Brown, 27, entered the NFL as an undrafted free agent with the Cincinnati Bengals in 2022. The Ole Miss product has also spent time with the Seattle Seahawks and Las Vegas Raiders, appearing…
Kevin Sabitus / Getty Images The Patriots proved on Sunday night that they are playoff ready after their 28-24 win over the Baltimore Ravens. In a game that felt like a playoff game, Patriots quarterback Drake Maye and the rest of the team stepped up when it mattered most and came from behind to earn the team’s biggest win in this magical turnaround season. Some wondered openly if this team…
The Patriots picked up a thrilling comeback from behind, 28-24 win over the Baltimore Ravens in a game that seemed out of reach early in the fourth quarter. Drake Maye led an incredible comeback throwing for 380 yards and two touchdowns in the win. The defense struggled for most of the game but made big stops down the stretch culminating in a forced fumble by K’Lavon Chaisson that led to…
Odds: Ravens -3.5, O/U: 48.5 Kickoff: The Patriots will look to bounce back after blowing a 24-7 lead last week in a 35-31 loss to the Bills. Baltimore is a tough place to play and with a desperate Ravens team needing a win tonight, it will be even tougher. Getting off to a good start and playing a full 60 minutes will be required to win this game. Here are…