Ahead of BC’s red bandana game Saturday, Bill Belichick talks about Welles Crowther

September 15, 2023

Image courtesy of The Lacrosse Network Last summer during the Tewaaraton Trophy ceremony, Patriots head coach Bill Belichick received the ‘Spirit Award.’ As he began his speech, he pulled out a red bandana with ‘Welles” and “19” on it in honor of Welles Crowther, who’s story has now become a focal point each year when the 9/11 anniversary comes up. On Friday morning during his final weekly press conference before…

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Gesicki looking forward to playing his former team, but treating it as just another game

September 14, 2023

For Mike Gesicki, Sunday night’s matchup is just another game. Gesicki spent five years in Miami before signing with the Patriots in the offseason. He still has friendships and relationships down in Florida, but no matter who New England was playing this weekend, he was going to be excited for the opportunity to go out and compete. “I hate to sound cliché, I’m not saying this for any other reason,…

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With another big test coming, Mac Jones applies 24-hour rule

September 13, 2023

AP Photo/Greg M. Cooper Following the loss to Philly on Sunday where Mac Jones had two chances to lead game-winning drives and failed, he was quite hard on himself. On Wednesday when he met with the media, he explained that he allowed himself a certain amount of time – as he does for every game – before moving all of his focus to Miami. “Yeah, I think the biggest thing…

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Patriots rookies look strong in Week 1

September 12, 2023

Photo by John Rivera/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images The Patriots dropped a 25-20 game to the Eagles in Week 1, a result that was more about the Patriots’ mistakes than anything else. However, one significant bright spot was the play of New England’s Rookie class. In order for the Patriots to contend for a playoff spot, they will need to get impact production from their rookie class. Offensively, Demario Douglas…

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College ‘Dudes of the Week’ – Week 2

September 12, 2023

We had another fantastic week of performance s by some of the top Division One players in the region. Here are College Dudes of the Week for Week 2. UNH quarterback Max Brosmer completed 32-of-50 passes for 493 yards and four touchdown passes in the Wildcats 45-42 loss to Central Michigan. DUDE! Brosmer’s teammate Dylan Laube caught 12 passes for 295 yards and three receiving touchdowns. Laube also had a rushing touchdown…

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Loss to the Eagles was a missed opportunity

September 11, 2023

Image courtesy of the Philadelphia Inquirer The Patriots missed a golden opportunity on Sunday to beat the Philadelphia Eagles and set the tone for their season. After falling behind 16-0 nothing early on, it seemed as if the Patriots were going to get blown out. However, later in the second quarter they mounted a comeback and got within 16-14. After trailing 22-14 in the fourth quarter, they mounted a second…

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Mac unfairly shoulders the blame for the Patriots loss

September 11, 2023

Patriots quarterback Mac Jones blamed himself for Sunday’s 25-20 loss to the Philadelphia Eagles. Jones said after the game that if he played better, the Patriots probably win the game. When asked about getting the ball back twice late in the game with an opportunity to win it, Jones squarely put the blame on himself. “Yeah, not good by me. They gave me the ball twice to win the game,…

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Seven Points on the Patriots 25-20 loss to the Eagles

September 11, 2023

AP PHOTO/ Michael Mayer The Patriots had a golden opportunity to steal this game against the Eagles but they failed to capitalize on a couple of opportunities late in the game and that proved to be the difference in their 25-20 loss to the Eagles. Here are seven points from today’s game.  1.Missed opportunity: The Patriots could have very easily won this game but turnovers, penalties and a lack of execution…

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Eagles 25, Patriots 20 – Pats’ comeback effort comes up short in opener on Tom Brady Day

September 10, 2023

FOXBOROUGH – Weather aside, Sunday’s season opener and celebration of Tom Brady was a perfect day…except for the result. It felt like the old days with the stadium rocking and dozens upon dozens of media outlets and former Patriots players on hand. Trailing by five in the final two minutes, the Patriots had a chance to steal a wild comeback victory from the defending NFC Champion Philadelphia Eagles, but couldn’t…

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Four Down Preview: Philadelphia Eagles (0-0) at New England Patriots (0-0)

September 10, 2023

  Kickoff- The Patriots kick off the 2023 season against the Philadelphia Eagles. Today is a special of course because not only is it the season opener, the Patriots will also be honoring Tom Brady with a pre game and halftime ceremony. It should be a special day at Gillette Stadium for the greatest quarterback of all time. Here are four keys to the game. Four Downs (Four keys to…

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