Author: John Sarianides

Pirates Four Down Preview: Massachusetts Pirates (7-7) at Green Bay Blizzard (9-5)

July 18, 2025
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Kickoff: The Pirates will look to bounce back after last week’s tough loss at Tulsa when they travel to Green Bay, Wisconsin to take on the Blizzard. Both teams have qualified for the playoffs but this game is all about the standing and playoff positioning. Needless to say, it is a big one. Here are four keys to the game. 1st Down: Sustain offense: The Pirates have been running out…

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Predicting every Boston College game and how we think they will play out

July 18, 2025
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Getty Images Boston College finished 7-6 in 2024, and with Bill O’Brien entering his second season as head coach, they’ll be looking to build on that. However, the 2025 schedule features some tough games, including perennial powers and strong conference opponents. Their success will likely hinge on strong quarterback play, and development of their defense, specifically the front seven. Here are our game by game predictions. August 30 vs. Fordham……

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5 reasons why Drake Maye’s Year 2 development is important for the Patriots’ future

July 17, 2025
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The NFL is a quarterback league, and for the New England Patriots, the trajectory of their franchise hinges squarely on the shoulders of Drake Maye. After a rookie season that offered glimpses of promise amidst the expected growing pains, Maye’s development in his second year is not just important; it is the single most critical factor in determining the Patriots’ path back to sustained contention. Maye’s 2024 campaign saw him…

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Mike Vrabel’s return to New England means the Patriots have an alpha in charge again

July 16, 2025
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The return of Mike Vrabel to New England as the Patriots’ head coach has brought a renewed optimism to Foxborough and Patriots Nation as a whole. After two 4-13 seasons, the franchise is looking to reclaim its identity, and in Vrabel, they have found a leader whose “alpha” mentality is exactly what the team needed to turn things around.  Vrabel, a three-time Super Bowl champion with the Patriots as a…

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Breaking Down New Canaan’s 2025 Schedule

July 15, 2025
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New Canaan has been one of the most dominate programs in Connecticut the past 30 years. The Rams have won back to back Class L titles and return a talented team led by Villanova commit Andrew Esposito, of the best two players in New England.  New Canaan will have to replace several key starters from last season but. The underclassmen groups have talent and there plenty of young players ready……

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Patriots Positional Preview: Defensive line

July 14, 2025
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The Patriots loaded up along the defensive line with the additions of Milton Williams, Joshua Farmer and Khyris Tonga. The three along with the returning Christian Barmore and Keion White gives the Patriots a formidable five man rotation. The defensive line will be counted on to get as much pressure as possible. The Patriots will blitz but is more about the front getting home. That is how the defense will…

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Pirates Four Point Preview: Massachusetts Pirates (7-6) at Tulsa Oilers (7-6)

July 12, 2025
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Courtesy of Mass Pirates Kickoff: The Pirates are coming off of a 54-31 win last week over Iowa. The win clinched a playoff spot for the Pirates. Massachusetts won the first meeting against Tulsa on June 21st, 58-37 at the Tsongas Center. The Pirates are 4-1 all-time against the Oilers.  Here are four keys for the Pirates. 1st Down: Get Bahar to Owens going early: Quarterback Kenji Bahar and wide…

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Patriots Positional Preview: Inside linebackers/EDGE

July 11, 2025
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Images courtesy of Getty Images The Patriots fortified their inside linebacker and linebacker positions both in free agency and the draft. Adding an impact off the ball linebacker was a priority. The Patriots added two in Robert Spillane and Jack Gibbens. New England also matched the Las Vegas Raiders offer sheet on Christian Elliss.  Improving a stagnant pass rush was also a priority. The Patriots did that with the additions…

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Tabor Academy defensive tackle Marcus Almada commits to UCLA

July 10, 2025
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Image courtesy of Jesus Ramirez Tabor Academy defensive tackle Marcus Almada had 30 offers on the table from schools like Notre Dame, Clemson, UConn and UMass. In the end, he decided to follow his heart and commit to UCLA.  Almada, a three star defensive tackle from Cranston, Rhode Island decided to join teammate Carter Gooden in Westwood. For Almada, UCLA fit the criteria of the three things he and his……

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