The more things change, the more they stay the same. New UNH head coach Sean Goldrich last played for the Wildcats in December of 2015. Now, nearly 11 years later, Goldrich steps back onto a campus that looks, sounds and feels familiar. The standard hasn’t changed either. UNH is seeking its 20th playoff appearance as a program, including back-to-back years and four out of the last five. During the first…
CAA Media Day – Rhode Island not shying away from expectations
Rhode Island is far from flying under the radar any longer. After back-to-back CAA titles – last year’s coming in the form of a solo championship – the Rams are the preseason favorite to three-peat as CAA champions. You can expect to see Jim Fleming’s squad high in the FCS rankings throughout the year as well. The CAA preseason poll and preseason honors were unveiled on Wednesday morning prior to…
Everything from UMass’ appearance at MAC Media Day
Images courtesy of UMass Athletics UMass head coach Joe Harasymiak, new face-of-the-program Pop Watson and veteran leader Tyler Martin were in Detroit on Wednesday for MAC Media Day. Here’s everything they had to say while on set. The entire MAC Media Day is available in the replay section of ESPN+ HARASYMIAK On the messaging about turning things around in 2026 “I think the biggest thing that we’ve kind of taken…
Patriots offense has chance to be good in 2026, but not 2007 good
The Patriots offense has the potential to be very good in 2026. In fact, they could end up one of the top offenses in team history when all is said and done. Some people like our Kevin Stome think they could be as good as the historic 2007 offense, but that is too high a bar in my opinion. Why the optimism for this year’s offense? Well, it starts with…
Landry headlines group of players not cleared to practice
Charles Krupa/AP As the Patriots prepare to open training camp, a trio of players will begin their summer work on the sidelines. According to ESPN’s Mike Reiss, EDGE Harold Landry III and tight end C.J. Dippre have been placed on the active/physically unable to perform (PUP) list, while running back Terrell Jennings is opening camp on the active/non-football injury (NFI) list. These designations mean that while all three players count…
Patriots Positional Preview: Tight End
Getty Images Tight end is an intriguing position to watch as training camp opens up. Hunter Henry is locked in as the starter but the Patriots lack depth at the position and will need guys to step up, specifically rookie Eli Rairdon who will have to play more snaps than the Patriots anticipated early on. Nonetheless, this is a position to watch in camp. The Patriots would like to carry…
12 New England players named to Shriners Children’s East-West 1000 list
Image courtesy of @ShrinersBowl (via X) In just a few short weeks, the 2026 college football season begins. That means that thousands of players will begin very different journeys. Some will be playing their final year of college football. Some will just be getting their careers off the ground. Others will be pursuing the ultimate dream and a shot in the NFL. Each season, All-Star game rosters are built before…
Several local players named to Allstate AFCA Good Works Team
Image courtesy of Allstate & AFCA Just a few weeks away from training camp, several local D1 players have been recognized for their charitable efforts off the field. Boston College defensive lineman Josiah Griffin, UMass offensive lineman Riley Bloch, Harvard defensive end Josh Fedd, Maine offensive lineman Anthony lliano and New Hampshire tight end Colby Ramshaw were all named to the Allstate AFCA Good Works Team. New Haven head coach…
Patriots Positional Preview: Offensive Line
AP PHOTO/Charles Krupa The Patriots offensive line will once again be under the microscope heading into this season after a rough performance in Super Bowl LX. The health of left tackle Will Campbell will be closely scrutinized after he suffered an MCL tear down the stretch last season. The move of Jared Wilson will also be closely watched as will the addition of free agent left guard Alijah Vera Tucker…
Over/Under 5 Wins: Tabor Academy Seawolves
Tabor Academy returns the most talented team in New England and one of the most talented squads in the country. The schedule reflects Jeff Moore’s belief in this team. Tabor plays a tough schedule but it is hard to see them losing a game despite that. It is why we think they will go undefeated despite how hard their schedule is.