There are some great match ups this weekend including several Ivy League games that have major implications on ther season standings. Dartmouth Big Green (4-0) at Marist Red Foxes (1-4): The Big Green should have no problem dispatching a Marist team that gives up over 30 points per game. Dartmouth will be able to run and throw the football at will. The big thing for Buddy Teevens squad is to…
High School: Week 7 games to watch
Matt Crowley and St. John’s Prep will look to bounce back from a loss to CM when they visit B.C High. Here are top games to watch for week 7. There are several key with potential seeding implications. #2 St. John’s Prep Eagles at B.C High Eagles: The Prep will look to bounce back after a tough loss to CM. B.C High is big and physical and they flexed their…
High School: MIAA Top 25 for Week 7
Here is our top 25 for week 7. There were some changes once again but the order stayed the same for the most part. 1. Catholic Memorial (6-0): The Knights made a statement with their win over St. John’s Prep and reinforced the notion that they are the best team in the state. 2. St. John’s Prep (5-1): The Eagles went toe to toe with CM and would love another…
Patriots Notebook: News and notes from this week in Foxboro
There have plenty of doings this week in Foxboro so we decided to dust off the notebook and talk about what is going on with the Patriots. 1. Ben Watson re-signs: The Patriots re-signed Watson after releasing him last week. With Matt LaCosse injured, the Patriots needed to add another tight end. The 38 year old Watson is still a quality route runner and can be used in a variety…
UMass Preview: UMass Minutemen (1-5) at La. Tech Bulldogs (4-1)
The Minutemen face an uphill battle tonight when they travel to Ruston, Louisiana to take a good Louisiana Tech team. The Bulldogs are 4-1 but their wins have come against Grambling, Bowling Green, FIU and Rice. All four of those teams however are better than UMass right now so this will be another challenging week for the boys in maroon and white. Here are three keys to the game. 1….
College: New England Division One Previews
It’s week seven of the college football season. There are several big games today in both the CAA and the Ivy League. Here are some thoughts on today’s Division One college football games in New England. 1. Yale travels to Dartmouth today in a battle of two undefeated teams. Dartmouth has been impressive thus far averaging 33.7 points per game on offense and 8 points per game on defense. Today…
Harvard Preview: Cornell Big Red (1-2) at Harvard Crimson (2-1)
Harvard’s defense looks to lead the charge today against Cornell. The Crimson will look to make it three straight home wins when Cornell visits Cambridge today. The weather is going to be cold, raw and rainy. Perfect weather to run the football. Here three keys to the game for Harvard. 1. Pound the Rock: The Crimson have run the ball well the last two games and today is the perfect…
High School: Week 6 games to watch
Colby Pires and Milford look to make a statement tonight at Canton. There are only a handful of important games this weekend but they have some big implications. Here are our top games for this weekend. #23 Milford Scarlet Hawks at #17 Canton Bulldogs: Milford is one of the most explosive offensive teams in the state. Colby Pires is the best quarterback in the Hockomock League but Canton quarterback Johnny…
High School: MIAA Top 25 for Week 6
Nashoba, Wachusett square off in a big Central, Mass game this week. (Photo courtesy of Michael Wyand) Our weekly top 25 heading into week 6. Barnstable, B.C High and Xaverian all dropped out of my top 25. New Bedford, Milford and Bishop Fenwick are the new entrants. 1. Catholic Memorial (5-0): Knights make a statement by thrashing Xaverian. 2. St. John’s Prep (5-0): The Prep hosts CM on Saturday in what…
Patriots Rewind: Patriots 35 Giants 14
Game Rewind: The Patriots overcame a slow start offensively and leaned on their defense to beat the New York Giants 35-14 in what was an ugly game. Here are five thoughts on the win. 1. Brady struggles early: Tom Brady has gotten off to slow starts in games this season and this game was no exception. Brady threw an early interception and he also fumbled the all. He eventually settled…