Top 16 College Poll – Week 11

November 14, 2023

Not a lot of changes in this week’s poll. A slight shift at the top but with teams in the area winning this week, the poll remained unchanged as we head into the final week of the regular season for most programs in the area. 1. Harvard (8-1)- The Crimson beat Penn in overtime and in the process won a share of the Ivy League title. They will look to clinch……

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Patriots waiving Jack Jones was a statement move and the right move

November 13, 2023

The Patriots have waived cornerback Jack Jones. The news comes as no surprise as Jones had a tough off-season after he tried bringing a gun on a plane at Logan Airport. He has also struggled with injuries and inconsistency this season as well.  Jones only played 10 snaps in yesterday’s loss to the Colts and his playing time had decreased in recent weeks.  The Patriots drafted Jones in the fourth…

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Seven Points on the Patriots 10-6 loss to the Colts

November 12, 2023

The Patriots lost an ugly game this morning to the Indianapolis Colts, 10-6. It was the low point in a season full of low points.  Here are seven thoughts on the loss. 1. Offensive and special teams coaching was bad- I thought Bill O’Brien made some peculiar calls throughout the game. Why when you are pinned inside your 10 yard line, do you run a four verts play action pass?…

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5 Match Ups to Watch vs. The Indianapolis Colts

November 12, 2023

The Patriots take on the Colts in Germany. There are several match ups that will determine the outcome of today’s game. Here are the five match-ups we think you should focus on. 1. Jonathan Jones vs. Michael Pittman: Jones will have his hands full with the 6-4 225 pound Pittman. He is a big target who can create problems, especially in the red zone. The Patriots will have to double…

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Patriots Game Plan- Indianapolis Colts

November 12, 2023

The Patriots face off against the Indianapolis Colts in Germany on Sunday morning. The Colts will be a tough match up, despite their 4-5 record. On paper, they are the more talented team especially at the offensive skill positions. Here are three things the Patriots need to do on offense and three things they need to do on defense in order to win this game. Offense 1. Simplify the passing…

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Patriots Four Downs Preview: Indianapolis Colts (4-5) at New England Patriots (2-7)

November 11, 2023

Kickoff: The Patriots are playing the Indianapolis Colts in Frankfurt, Germany. The game will be broadcast state side at 9:30 am. New England is coming off of another frustrating loss, this time to Washington Commanders, 20-17. The Colts, are coming off a 27-13 over the Panthers.  Here are four keys for the Patriots in this game. 1st Down: Defense needs to be great- The defense wasn’t good enough to win…

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James Madison 44, UConn 6- Huskies fall apart in the second half in blowout loss

November 11, 2023

HARRISONBURG, VA- The UConn Huskies played tough in the first half on Saturday against undefeated James Madison but the Dukes put up 23 second half points and ended up blowing out the Huskies, 44-6.  Head Coach Jim Mora didn’t have much to say to his team after today’s loss. “These are tough ones to come up with something to say. Sometimes right after the game is not the right time……

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Army 17, Holy Cross 14- Crusaders late rally falls short

November 11, 2023

Image courtesy of Holy Cross Athletics WEST POINT- Holy Cross’ comeback from behind effort against Army fell short today in a 17-14 loss.  The Crusaders scored with just over two minutes left in the game to get within three but the defense, which played well all afternoon failed to get a fourth down stop and Army salted the clock away.  Holy Cross and Army met for the 25th time today…….

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(4) Walpole 39, (5) Mansfield 31 – Timberwolves come from behind to win a D3 classic

November 10, 2023

WALPOLE- Walpole junior quarterback Noah McKenzie is a man of a few words. Off the field that is. On the field, he lets his play do the talking and McKenzie spoke loud and clear in the Timberwolves thrilling 39-31 win over Mansfield. McKenzie took the game over in the second half, helping Walpole advance to a date with Milford next week in the state semi-finals.  For McKenzie, the win was……

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