By John Sarianides The Patriots host old friends Bill O’Brien, Romeo Crennel, Mike Vrabel and Larry Izzo to Foxboro as the Patriots battle the Texans in a key early season match up. Here are five keys to the game. 1. Find Three Healthy Receivers and a Tight End: The Patriots receiving corp is depleted right now. Bill Belichick and his staff needs to find three healthy receivers that can play…

By John Sarianides It is week four and there are some intriguing games on the schedule for this weekend. Here are my picks. UTAH (-3.5) AT ARIZONA: The Utes are flying under the radar per usual but they face a stiff test on Friday night when they travel to Tuscon to battle Rich Rod and the Wildcats. Arizona’s uptempo offense gives defenses problems because of the speed they play at….

By Michael Vallee   Sometimes it takes the results of a game to see the obvious.  Or at least the results of the first quarter.  Entering Sunday’s game in New Orleans, Patriots fans were predictably on edge.  It was just 10 days ago that they watched their team get humiliated at home in front of a national television audience.  It was the type of loss that triggers immediate concerns about…

By John Sarianides 1.So much for Clemson taking a step back after winning a national championship huh? They demolished Louisville and made a statement in the process. Kelly Bryant and the Tigers officially the favorites to win the ACC and get back to the college football playoff. 2. USC proved that they are a legit national title contender with their comeback win over Texas. Quarterback Sam Darnold did not play…

By John Sarianides Headline: The Patriots will look to bounce back this week after an embarrassing home loss to the Chiefs on opening night.  5 Thoughts On This Game 1. Open Up in No Huddle: This game has the potential to be a shootout so the Patriots should open the game in no huddle, push the pace and put the pressure on Brees and the Saints offense to keep up….

Heisman front runner Lamar Jackson is ready to make a statement against Clemson.  By John Sarianides #1 Alabama (-29) vs. Colorado State: Former Georgia coach Mike Bobo knows Alabama well but it isn’t going to matter. The Tide is rolling and they should cover as a home favorite. #3 Oklahoma (-34.5) vs. Tulane: Baker Mayfield and company look hungry and ready to prove that they are a legit national title contender. They will roll…

Urban Meyer will have plenty of questions to answer after Ohio State’s loss to Oklahoma.  By John Sarianides Ten thoughts from the week that was in college football.. 1.Oklahoma is a legit national title contender. New coach Lincoln Riley isn’t like his predecessor Bob Stoops who was conservative during games. He will open it up offensively and push the envelope. 2.I hate to say it Buckeyes fans, but your team…

By Michael Vallee   So much for 19-0.  A night that was supposed to be a celebration of all things Patriots and the first step on the road to another coronation took a dark and unexpected turn as the Kansas City Chiefs curb-stomped the consensus Super Bowl favorites 42-27, outscoring New England 21-0 in the fourth quarter.  It ended every bit as ugly as the score indicates.       The…

Barrett, Mayfield will be the best quarterback match up this weekend.  I went 11-5 in week one and I am O.K with that. Here are my picks for week two. No. 17 Louisville (-6) at North Carolina: I like Carolina at home as a dog. Lamar Jackson struggled last week against a game Purdue squad. No. 21 South Florida (-20) at Connecticut: South Florida struggled last week against FCS Stony Brook. Maybe…

Photo courtesy of USA Today By John Sarianides Game Rewind: The Patriots Super Bowl LI banner ceremony was ruined by the Kansas City Chiefs who came into Foxboro and rolled them 42-27. The Patriots blew leads of 17-7 and 27-21 en route to Tom Brady’s first regular season home loss since 2006. Brady did not play the entire game in the Patriots last home loss to an AFC opponent in…