John and Adam went 9-2 this week to stay deadlocked at 37-18 overall. Stone had a better week (7-4), but is still pretty far behind at 27-28. Here’s our sixth week of picks with five of the best high school and college games as well as our Pats-Vegas predictions… High School Billerica at Methuen Stone: Huge MVC matchup Friday night. Taking Billerica but this one could be one of those…
By Tyler Amaral NEFJ Correspondent RANDOLPH – Carver came into Thursday night’s game averaging over 47 points per game. The Crusaders didn’t quite get to that threshold against South Shore League rival Randolph, but the offense did enough to prevail, 32-21. Carver (6-0) set the tone early on a methodical first drive. A couple plays after hauling in a 30-yard bomb from quarterback Tyler Lennox, senior Patrick Attaya found pay…
As ugly as it’s been around Foxborough lately, things could be much, much worse. With so much chaos going in the world and this country seemingly in more and more disarray by the minute, football is obviously providing an escape for many, including players. But, when the wins aren’t coming, it’s easy for fans – especially around here after so many years of success – to quickly turn negative, and…
It’s pretty clear that the majority of the fan base doesn’t believe in Mac Jones as “the guy” going forward. Frankly, he’s given no reason to believe in him. But, the team feels differently. Both Bill O’Brien on Tuesday and Bill Belichick on Wednesday expressed confidence in Jones and said he would be the starter this Sunday when the 1-4 Patriots travel to Las Vegas. Belichick bluntly said “yeah, we…
Image courtesy of New England Patriots By Jon Lyons NEFJ Correspondent The Patriots offense has been bad all season, but the past two weeks have been asteroid-hitting-the-Earth level bad for a unit that was able to consistently outscore opponents during a 20-year dynasty. In the year 2023, when the rules are designed to facilitate scoring, the Patriots have managed to score just three points in their last two games. They’ve…
On Tuesday morning, Brian Belichick was just one of the defensive assistants – along with offensive assistants – that met with the media inside Gillette Stadium. For the Belichick kids, hearing their father’s name dragged through social media, on the radio and on various national media outlets is nothing new, especially whenever the franchise that was so successful for 20 years has such an ugly down period like its having…
Image courtesy of NFL.com If you’re as old as I am (35), you may not remember the Bill Parcells and Pete Carroll days vividly, but you know what some bad football looks like. Currently, it’s about as bad around here as it’s been since even before those guys. There’s one coach who has seen it all from the 90’s up until now and it’s Troy Brown. Brown played for Parcells…
Image courtesy of Yahoo Sports Following another historically bad loss at home on Sunday, the Patriots locker room sounded like a funeral home during a wake. A few guys were willing to face a hoard of media cameras and reporters and answer questions. A few of them chatted with a reporter or two for a few minutes, but most sat quietly at their lockers – David Andrews in particular spent…
Image courtesy if Michael Dwyer/AP Photo FOXBOROUGH – What’s lower than rock bottom? After a putrid performance in Dallas last weekend, the Patriots somehow one-upped themselves at home on Sunday, getting blown out by the Saints 34-0. New England had just 156 of offense while the Saints forced three turnovers – including another pick six for Mac Jones – and once again, Jones was pulled late in favor of Bailey…
Perennial Connecticut state championship contender Greenwich is 4-0 and looks like its usual dominant self. While the program regularly rolls out outstanding athletes and has throughout its history – its most notable alum is Steve Young – Peter and George Vomvolakis are creating their own brotherly legacy. Peter is the bigger but younger brother (a junior) playing on both sides of the line, while George – who’s also a team…