Author: Kevin Stone

Colts 25, Patriots 24 – Indianapolis stuns New England with late score & 2-point conversion

December 1, 2024
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Image courtesy of The Indy Star FOXBOROUGH – So, they’re bad, but at least it’s been entertaining? New England led by one with a little over five minutes left in a matchup of two mediocre-at-best teams on Sunday. The Colts proceeded to put together a 19-play march spanning 80 yards in just over five minutes. Anthony Richardson hit Alec Pierce for a two-yard touchdown on 4th-&-goal with the game on…

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Boston College 34, Pittsburgh 23 – Eagles finish regular season with 7 wins for first time since 2018

November 30, 2024
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CHESTNUT HILL – BC made a little bit of history at Alumni Stadium on Saturday. With a 34-23 win over Pitt in the regular season finale, the Eagles won seven regular season games for the first time since 2018. Bill O’Brien’s first season at the helm isn’t done yet though of course, as BC will now wait and find out where it’s headed for bowl season after conference championships next……

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UNH FCS playoff preview vs. UT Martin

November 30, 2024
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Image courtesy of UNH Athletics For the second time in three years and the 16th time in the last 20, UNH will play a postseason game. The 16th-seeded Wildcats host UT Martin at Wildcat Stadium on Saturday afternoon (1:00 p.m.) with a date against No. 7 Mercer in the second round on the line next week. UNH (8-4) has won four straight games and has seemingly played its best ball…

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Boston College 4 down preview: Pitt Panthers (7-4) @ BC Eagles (6-5)

November 30, 2024
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Image courtesy of ESPN Kickoff: It’s hard to believe, but Year 1 of the Bill O’Brien Era ends on Saturday. Well, the regular season at least. The Eagles have a chance to win 7 games for the first time since 2018 if Pitt goes down. No matter what happens on Saturday, I do think there’s been more positive developments than negative ones this season and fans should be encouraged knowing…

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UConn (7-4) at UMass (2-9) Preview – Battle for the 1st Southwick Jug in 78th meeting

November 29, 2024
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(Trophy image from @MidnightRideNIL) By Ryan Barry NEFJ Staff Kickoff: The regular season in New England comes to an end with longtime rivals UMass and UConn squaring off at for the 78th time at McGuirk Alumni Stadium on Saturday afternoon, although the rivalry is technically 127 years old. This will be the first time the Southwick Jug will be up for grabs too, in a trophy created by The Midnight…

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Thanksgiving football: Mansfield 21, Foxborough 7 – Redding gets 300th win as Hornets turn sights towards Super Bowl

November 28, 2024
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By Tom O’Brien NEFJ Staff FOXBOROUGH – It was a rainy, old-fashioned slugfest in Foxborough as Mansfield defeated Foxborough 21-7. It was Mike Redding’s 300th win as a coach and clinched the Hockomock Davenport title for Mansfield. “Both teams came to play. Both teams brought their best teams. We just got the best of a really good Foxborough team today,” said Mansfield head coach Mike Redding. On its first drive,…

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Thanksgiving football: North Quincy 43, Quincy 41 (OT) – Raiders win wild one in 92nd edition of rivalry

November 28, 2024
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By Paul Vozzella NEFJ Staff QUINCY – The 92nd Thanksgiving edition of the North Quincy Raiders and Quincy Presidents rivalry was one for the history books. For the second time in history, the game was knotted up at the end of regulation and extra time was needed. Raiders’ quarterback Mike Galligan played the hero with a touchdown and two-point conversion to come away with a 43-41 victory. “It feels great,”…

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Thanksgiving football: Lynn English 28, Lynn Classical 6 – After three years, Bulldogs finally get Thanksgiving win in 111th meeting of rivals

November 28, 2024
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By Mukala Kabongo NEFJ Staff LYNN — Lynn English ended a three-game Thanksgiving skid against Lynn Classical with 28-6 victory in the 111th edition of the rivalry on Thursday behind quarterback Jaiden Rosario’s career day. Spring of 2021 – a Covid shortened season – that was the last time Lynn English (7-4) beat Lynn Classical (3-8). English head coach Tyllor McDonald was on the Lynn Classical staff and Rosario was…

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Thanksgiving football: Needham 20, Wellesley 13 – Rockets remain unbeaten; Beat Raiders for 2nd straight year in country’s oldest public school rivalry

November 28, 2024
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NEEDHAM – Needham’s magical season wasn’t going to end with a win or loss to rival Wellesley on Thanksgiving morning, but it certainly got a little bit sweeter. The Rockets not only remained unbeaten (12-0) ahead of the Division 1 Super Bowl next week, but they handed the Raiders a second straight loss on Thanksgiving, 20-13 in front of a packed hillside at NHS. This was the 137th meeting between…

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Patriots players reveal favorite Thanksgiving dishes

November 28, 2024
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Image courtesy of the New England Patriots By Sophia Sargent NEFJ Staff FOXBOROUGH – After perfect attendance at practice for the New England Patriots on Wednesday, they’re ready to kick off their Thanksgiving festivities with some classics. Just like you and me, the New England Patriots are celebrating and as athletes, they’re definitely not holding back on the eats. I got to chat with a few of the guys in…

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