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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Patriots elevate Bailey Zappe, release Matt Corral

September 9, 2023

The Matt Corral era lasted all of a week and a half as the Patriots released Corral this morning to elevate Bailey Zappe as Mac Jones back up ahead of tomorrow’s season opener against the Philadelphia Eagles. The move is surprising considering the Patriots seemingly wanted to keep Corral around but ultimately they chose to elevate Zappe and the only way they could create a roster spot was to move…

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Tavai settling in as veteran leader with Patriots

September 8, 2023

Image courtesy of the New England Patriots If we’re being honest, when people talk about the most important pieces of the Patriots defense, Jahlani Tavai’s name doesn’t usually come up in the first sentence or two. But, now entering his fifth season in the league, Tavai is not a young pup anymore, he’s now embracing a bit of a leadership role when the opportunity presents itself and may be an…

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Patriots name captains for 2023 season

September 8, 2023

Images courtesy of the New England Patriots We’ve got one first timer and some repeat guys for the 2023 season when it comes to the Pats’ team captains. Hunter Henry is a captain for the first time in his NFL career, while Mac Jones, David Andrews, Matthew Slater, Deatrich Wise Jr. and Ja’Whaun Bentley will have the honor again. Everyone but Henry was a captain last year, with Bentley being…

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Jack Jones reportedly out for “some time” with hamstring injury

September 7, 2023

Jack Jones was the only player not spotted at Patriots practice on Thursday. Now we know why. According to Jeff Howe, Jones is now set to be “out for some time with the hamstring injury that he suffered yesterday in practice, according to a source,” he said in a tweet on Thursday night.  During his Wednesday morning press conference, Bill Belichick was asked if Jones was now available with his…

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