UConn Four Down Preview: Georgia State (2-5) at UConn Huskies (5-3)

November 1, 2024

Kickoff: The Huskies and Panthers will be meeting for just the second time on Friday night.  Georgia State won the first meeting last fall, a 35-14 in Atlanta. Here are four keys to the game for the Huskies. 1st Down: Evers needs to turn things around: Quarterback Nick Evers has struggled of late. He needs to start playing better and make more plays in the passing game. The Huskies need……

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Never mind being buyers. The Patriots need to be sellers

October 31, 2024

According to Josina Anderson, the Patriots are exploring possible trade options and are looking at making deals to upgrade several key positions including wide receiver and offensive line.  Anderson is a reputable reporter so I have no doubt that her sources are reliable but if it is true that they are looking to add instead of trading players, that is preposterous.  On Wednesday, Patriots coach Jerod Mayo was asked for…

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College Dudes of the Week: Week 9

October 30, 2024

Here are our college dudes of the week for Week 9. UConn running back Durrell Robinson rushed for 132 yards on 15 carries and scored a rushing touchdown in the Huskies 17-10 win over Rice. DUDE! The UMass defense finished with 2 sacks, 9 tackles for loss and an interception in a 35-7 win over Wagner. DUDES! Devin Farrell and Malik Grant combined for three rushing touchdowns in URI’s 24-14……

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Top 10 NEPSAC Poll: Week 7

October 29, 2024

Here is this week’s NEPSAC Top 10 poll. 1. Choate (6-0): Beat Loomis-Chaffee setting up a big game this week against Avon Old Farms. 2. Phillips-Exeter (6-0): Big win on the road, 36-27 against Brunswick. Another big test this week with Williston-Northampton visiting. 3. Tabor Academy (6-0): Statement win over Belmont Hill ahead of Saturday’s showdown at BB&N. 4. BB&N (6-0): Took care of business against Governors. The game of…

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Top 16 Division 1 Poll for Week 9

October 29, 2024

Some movement in this week’s poll as conference games start taking on more importance and games get tighter down the stretch.  Here is our Top 16 for Week 9.  1. Rhode Island (7-1): Rams pulled out a hard fought 24-14 win over a game Maine. Monmouth visits on Saturday in a pivotal CAA game.  2. Harvard (5-1): Crimson take care of business against Princeton. A huge tilt awaits on Saturday……

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CIAC Top 25 Poll: Week 8

October 29, 2024

1. Windsor (6-0): Rolled over Enfield 58-0. Conard is next on the schedule.  Hand (6-0): Defeated Cheshire 35-22. Take on Hamden next. Darien (5-1): Beat Fairfield Ludlowe 48-15. Travel to Wilton on Friday. New Canaan (5-1): Rams are rolling after a 32-0 win over Wilton. Take on Norwalk next. Greenwich (5-1): Bounced back with a 21-7 win over Trumbull. Host St. Joe’s in a big time tilt on Friday night…….

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Seven Points on the Patriots’ 25-22 win over the Jets

October 28, 2024

The Patriots came from behind to beat the New York Jets 25-22. Drake Maye left in the second quarter with a concussion but Jacoby Brissett and the offense stepped up in the second half and got the job done. The defense did their part to keep the Patriots in the game and Brissett and the offense did the rest, capping off the game with a winning drive and a much…

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Patriots Game Plan vs. the New York Jets

October 27, 2024

The Jets present some unique challenges on offense and defense. Here are some ways the Patriots could attack them in all three phases. This week’s game plan against the Jets. Offense 1.Run outside: The Patriots need to run the ball outside. They will a tough time against Quinnen Williams and Javon Kinlaw. Run at their edge guys. They are soft against the run and it will slow them down as…

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Top 5 match-ups to watch in the Jets, Patriots game

October 27, 2024

Old school match up today inside between Ben Brown and Quinnen Williams The Patriots host the New York Jets today in a game that has big implications for both teams. For the Jets, they need to win to keep their season relevant. For the Patriots, they want to avoid getting swept by the Jets for the first time since 2000. Here are five match ups to keep an eye on….

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