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  • CCSU’s quick turnaround not surprising to Lechtenberg
  • UNH’s remarkable run of consistency continues
  • Top 16 College Poll: Week 14
  • Great weekend for New England college football as three teams get FCS playoff bids

Former Patriot Ninkovich embraced opportunity to help out D1 champs

You may have known this if you covered Xaverian or rooted for the school, but many probably didn’t know that Rob Ninkovich was an assistant coach for the Hawks this season as the team soared to the D1 title. There was never much fanfare or talk around Ninkovich helping out because he wasn’t there all the time, but helping young players was an opportunity he didn’t want to pass up…

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Patriots 21, Steelers 18 – Pats get surprising win on the road

Image courtesy of Joe Sargent/Getty Images Who were those guys? After weeks of offensive ineptitude, Bailey Zappe, Bill O’Brien and the Patriots shocked the country on Thursday night, beating Pittsburgh on the road 21-18. Zappe was 19-28 with 240 yards passing and three first half touchdowns. In his return to Pittsburgh JuJu Smith-Schuster had four catches for 90 yards. Ezekiel Elliott got 22 carries and had 68 yards, he also…

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Patriots Game Plan- Pittsburgh Steelers

The Patriots invade Pittsburgh on Thursday night to take on the Steelers. Not much has gone right for the Patriots this season, especially offensively. The 7-5 Steelers do present some challenges defensively but offensively they have struggled this season. Despite only scoring 4.3 points per game in their last three games, the Patriots offense has a chance to make some plays tonight. Here three things the Patriots need to do…

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5 match ups to watch vs. the Pittsburgh Steelers

The Patriots visit the Pittsburgh Steelers tonight on Thursday Night Football. Tonight’s game will be a battle of two offenses that are struggling mightily right now, especially the Patriots. If New England is going to get back on track offensively, they need to find a way to win individual one on one match-ups. Here the five match-ups that are key to this game. 1. Jonathan Jones vs. George Pickens: Pickens…

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Champions Q&A: King Philip coach Brian Lee

What a a year for King Philip and coach Brian Lee. The Warriors had a 13-0 season, and rolled to a D2 state title with a win over Marshfield. This marked the third state championship in the last seven tournaments for KP, although some might say this was their best team. It was a special year for the Warriors, so we talked to Lee about his team, and how he……

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Patriots Four Down Preview: New England Patriots (2-10) at Pittsburgh Steelers (7-5)

Kickoff: The Patriots visit the Steelers on Thursday Night Football. New England is coming off an embarrassing 6-0 loss at home to the Chargers while the Steelers lost an equally embarrassing game to the Arizona Cardinals at home on Sunday, 24-10. Tonight’s game is a big one for both teams. Pittsburgh is looking to stay in playoff contention while the Patriots are looking to stay in contention for the number…

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Mike Tomlin, Steelers have done what Bill Belichick couldn’t in New England

Image courtesy of Getty Images It may be a hard pill to swallow Patriots fans, but Mike Tomlin has done everything Bill Belichick couldn’t do after Tom Brady left. Tomlin – who has never had a losing season in his 17 years as as the head coach of the Steelers – has been able to keep Pittsburgh afloat and regularly in the hunt after Ben Roethlisberger departed. The Steelers’ franchise…

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West Haven football player passes away

A West Haven High School football player passed away five days before the program plays in its first state title game in 20 years.  Christopher Fidalgo-Pugh, a sophomore lineman apparently had a medical emergency and passed away on Tuesday morning. School principal Dana Paredes released a statement on behalf of the school.  “This news has deeply impacted our school community, and our thoughts and prayers go out to his family……

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