CIAC Top 25 Poll: Week 9
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Author: John Sarianides
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……
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…
Patriots’ game plan vs. the Tennessee Titans
The Patriots visit the Titans and the plan is simple in this game. Run the ball, protect Maye and stop the run. Here are ways the Patriots could attack the Titans on offense and defense. Offense 1. Play-action passes: The Tennessee secondary is the best in the NFL statistically, so the Patriots will have their hands. Establishing the run early and using play-action passes to throw off the reads of…
Top 5 matchups in the Patriots-Titans game
The Patriots visit the Tennessee Titans this week. On paper, Tennessee can present some match up problems, especially on the line of scrimmage. The game could come down to perimeter play. The Patriots will have to figure out a way to attack a secondary that is the best in the NFL. Match-ups will be key in this game. Here are five match-ups to watch in today’s game. Anfernee Jennings vs….
Patriots 4 down preview: New England Patriots (2-6) @ Tennessee Titans (1-6)
Kickoff: The Patriots will look to make it two in a row today when they visit the Tennessee Titans. New England will have rookie quarterback Drake Maye back who has been cleared after being in concussion protocol. He will face a defense that brings a lot of pressure and is tough to deal despite their record. Here are four keys for the Patriots. 1st Down: Blitz pick-up: Tennessee’s defensive line…
URI 37, Monmouth 28 – Rams storm back to stun the Hawks
Courtesy of URI Athletics SOUTH KINGSTON – The Rhode Island Rams are used to playing close games. After all, prior to today they had come from behind in four of their seven wins. Make it five come from behind wins after Saturday’s come from behind 37-28 win over Monmouth. Early miscues had the Rams trailing for most of the afternoon but that all changed when quarterback Devin Farrell hit wide……
Drake Maye clears concussion protocol and will start Sunday against the Titans
The Patriots announced earlier today that quarterback Drake Maye has cleared concussion protocol and is going to start Sunday against the Tennessee Titans. Maye got hurt last week in the second quarter of the Jets game and did not return. He entered concussion protocol and was a limited participant all week in practice. Now he has been cleared and he is back in the saddle as the starter. Sunday will…
Ivy League considering allowing its eight teams to play in the FCS Playoffs
According to Harvard Athletic Director Erin McDermott, the Ivy League is considering a proposal to allow the Ancient Eight’s football teams to play in the Football Championship Subdivision postseason. The news was first reported by the crimson.com. The proposal was brought forth by the the Ivy League Student-Athlete Advisory Committee. It would need final approval from all of the Ivy League presidents. If approved, Ivy League football programs would be…
Lowe proving he can be a long term solution for the Patriots at left tackle
It has not always been an easy road for offensive tackle Vedarian Lowe but the third year pro out of Illinois is starting to put it all together and is looking like a possible solution at left tackle for the Patriots. Lowe was a sixth round pick of the Minnesota Vikings in 2022. He was traded to the Patriots in August of 2023 for a sixth round pick. The Patriots…