If 2024 was the next step in Maine’s comeback, then 2025 is setting up to be a giant leap. The Black Bears won five games last season, including upsets over Villanova and Delaware. Now, Maine knows that in order to finally turn the corner means re-joining the pack as a CAA contender again. Head coach Jordan Stevens, linebacker Latrell Couchman and quarterback Carter Peevy represented the program on Monday during…
Defending CAA champ URI still hungry for more
Jim Fleming and his staff enjoyed every bit of the history-making CAA title a year ago. After all, it was the first time the program could celebrate a conference championship in 39 years. But, the final game of the season is what’s stuck with the staff, the players and the fan base the most. The playoff loss to Mercer is what’s fueled them in the offseason and now as training…
Younger roster won’t change high expectations for UNH
UNH head coach Rick Santos couldn’t have made it any clearer on Wednesday. The bar remains high in Durham. Santos, defensive end Zach Garron and tight end Colby Ramshaw represented the Wildcats during their portion of the CAA Virtual Media Day. Each program in the conference over the next two days got about 15 minutes to talk about the upcoming season and the expectations that await them. Santos talked about…
Diggs’ leadership ability on and off the field is already undeniable
FOXBOROUGH – Stefon Diggs got the second biggest roar from the full house behind Gillette Stadium on Wednesday. No. 8 waved his arms up and down to hype the crowd up as he sprinted and skipped onto the practice field for his first training camp with the Patriots, seemingly soaking it all in. Only Drake Maye got a bigger ovation and the buzz was back – at least for one…
Underclassman Spotlight: Peter Bourque, QB, Tabor Academy
We had a chance to catch up with Tabor Academy quarterback Peter Bourque. Peter, one of the quarterbacks in the country in the Class of 2027 currently holds 26 offers according to 24/7. Bourque has offers from Penn State, Florida, Illinois, Kentucky, Louisville, Michigan, North Carolina, N.C State, Oregon, Texas A&M and UConn and UMass locally. Standing at 6’4 190, Bourque has terrific size and athleticism. He can make every……
No way around it: Patriots offense must be better in 2025
Maddie Meyer/Getty Images The Patriots have struggled offensively the past the past three seasons. Since 2022, the Patriots have averaged a combined 17.4 points per game under Matt Patricia, Bill O’Brien and Alex Van Pelt. That’s terrible. The Patriots were in the bottom five in scoring in the NFL each of those years. It is why the return of Josh McDaniels for a third tour of duty as offensive coordinator…
Patriots Positional Preview: Quarterbacks
Getty Images Drake Maye exceeded expectations as a rookie and played well. He started after week six and stepped in and looked like a seasoned veteran. He threw 15 touchdown passes but also threw 10 interceptions. Maye could have done a better job of taking care of the football but overall, he played well enough to give the organization and fans alike hope that he is the future of the…
10 storylines to watch as Patriots kick off training camp
As the New England Patriots open training camp under new head coach Mike Vrabel, there are numerous, intriguing storylines to follow. Here are 10 to keep an eye on as training camp opens on Wednesday. 1. Drake Maye’s Development: Maye’s progress under offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels and how quickly he grasps the new offense will be paramount. Maye looked comfortable in the spring but what will he look like once…
Vrabel has organization on the same page Day 1
There was a back-to-school, orientation day vibe at Gillette Stadium on Tuesday. Players reported officially for training camp before the first practice on Wednesday morning, while head coach Mike Vrabel met with the media, as did Hunter Henry, Christian Gonzalez and Brendan Schooler. Before leaving for the remainder of summer following OTAs in June, Vrabel had said that the next five weeks were critical in terms of guys staying in…
Sacred Heart joining the CAA in 2026
Courtesy of Sacred Heart Football Sacred Heart University announced this morning that the school is joining the CAA in football starting in the Fall of 2026. Sacred Heart President Dr. John Petillo called the move an exciting new chapter for the university and the football program. “Joining the CAA begins an exciting new chapter for our university. This move not only strengthens our commitment to athletic excellence, but it also……