The linebacker position has changed in recent years. Teams are exclusively playing mostly nickel and dime packages now thanks to all the spread offenses they are seeing. The NFL has gone from a 21 personnel league to a 10 and 11 personnel league offensively. Defenses have adjusted and matching up with more athletes on the field. The Patriots have been doing it for years. You see how much they emphasize…
Player reactions following Renegades’ 5th straight WFA Pro National Championship
Images courtesy of @bostonrenegades (IG) The Renegades were partying like it was, well, 2022 on Saturday night. For a fifth straight season, Boston captured the Women’s Football Alliance Pro Division National Championship, beating St. Louis 35-7 at the pro Football Hall of Fame on Saturday afternoon. Every year, head coach John Johnson has said that he’ll enjoy everything when it’s over, and every year during this 40-game winning streak, he’s…
Renegades grind out win for 5th straight WFA Pro National Title
CANTON, OH – 40 consecutive wins and five straight championships. eight for Boston women’s professional football overall. The Boston Renegades continued to add to their legacy on Saturday afternoon at the Pro Football Hall of Fame, winning another Women’s Football Alliance Pro Division National Championship with a 35-7 win over a good St. Louis Slam team on national television. The Slam made life difficult for Boston early, but in the…
Pirates Preview: Massachusetts Pirates (9-7) at Sioux Falls Storm (9-7)
Kickoff: The Pirates open round one of the IFL Playoffs with a trip back to Sioux Falks to take on the Storm. The Pirates are on the road after losing 62-59 last week to Sioux Falls. It will not be easy but the Pirates know what to expect and they know they can win in this building. Here are three keys to tonight’s game. 1. Defense needs to play well: Sounds…
22 Burning Questions answered as the Patriots open training camp next week
The Patriots open training camp on Wednesday but before they do, hear 22 (11 on O, 11 on D reference) burning questions. 1. What affect will the O’Brien hire have on the offense: O’Brien will make a big difference. The offense will be organized, well coached and the play calling will be much better. Expect a 10 point plus uptick in scoring and a more creative scheme that utilizes all…
Dexter Southfield’s Liam Andrews commits to Penn State
Dexter Southfield defensive lineman Liam Andrews has committed to Penn State. Andrews chose Penn State from a final list that included Wisconsin and South Carolina. He had more than 20 offers from programs including Ohio State, Michigan, Oklahoma, Florida and Miami. https://twitter.com/1iamandrews/status/1682413779286478848?s=46&t=0-klhPVppXQ66vGpXhGesA The 6-5 275 pound Andrews has been a two way starter for Dexter but will play defense for the Nittany Lions. As far as why he chose Penn……
Element of unknown opponent the only thing in the way of Renegades & 5th straight title
Image courtesy of Boston Renegades Winning is hard. Winning consistently is even harder. Winning consistently and making it look easy is down right ridiculous. That’s what the Boston Renegades have done for the last four seasons and now, they have a chance to win a 40th consecutive game and bring home a fifth straight WFA Pro Division National Championship on Saturday afternoon. The title game against the St. Louis Slam…
Patriots reveal practice times for first few days of training camp
It’s that time again. Time for Route 1 to be jammed at 7:30 on a weekday morning in July. Time for adults to run through children trying to get a great viewing/autograph spot. Time for jorts and Bruschi/Brady jerseys galore. Training camp begins next week and on Friday, the Pats announced the official times for the first four practices that are open to the public. On Wednesday July 26th, Thursday…