FOXBOROUGH- As defensive coordinators prepare to face Josh McDaniels offense for a second season this time around, the threat of the Patriots going uptempo is always lingering in the back of their minds. While modern football often equates tempo with high-flying, no-huddle spread offenses that push the pace for four quarters, the Patriots have long viewed tempo through a far more surgical lens: as a strategic change of pace rather…
UMass needs to turn things around this season & show tangible progress
AMHERST- As training camp kicks off for UMass Football today, the margin for error in Amherst has officially evaporated. Following a winless 0-12 campaign in 2025, UMass football enters Year Two under head coach Joe Harasymiak facing a pivotal juncture in program history. With the program transitioning into its full return to the Mid-American Conference (MAC) and establishing a regional core of local talent, patience is no longer the luxury it once was. The foundation has been poured, the culture has been torn down to the studs, and now the Minutemen must translate spring urgency into fall results.
3rd straight day in pads provides good back & forth in Foxborough
FOXBOROUGH – With a scheduled day off on Sunday, the Patriots were back in pads outside a sweltering Gillette Stadium on Saturday morning. The biggest crowd so far saw some good back-and-forth from both the offense and defense with plays being made on both sides. The fans also got their first glimpse of rookie EDGE Gabe Jacas who practiced in a limited role for the first time. A few guys…
BC duo navigating unfamiliar NFL waters together at Patriots camp
FOXBOROUGH – Quintayvious Hutchins could not have been happier to see Jeremiah Franklin when he walked into the locker room of the New Balance Athletics Center next to Gillette Stadium last week. Hutchins – the Patriots’ 7th-round draft pick in April – was thrilled to see a former teammate in Franklin, who was added to the tight ends’ room last Friday. “When I see him walk in, it was just…
Sacred Heart ready to make statement in the CAA
FAIRFIELD, CT- A new era is officially here in Fairfield, Connecticut, as the Sacred Heart University football team prepares to take a massive leap into the Coastal Athletic Association (CAA) for it’s first season. After navigating life as an FCS independent, the Pioneers are stepping into one of the most competitive and prestigious conferences in Division I FCS football, intent on proving that they belong among the nation’s best.
Despite being in 1st season, Goldrich knows there’s need to meet UNH standard
DURHAM, N.H- When Sean Goldrich stepped back onto the University of New Hampshire campus as head coach, he didn’t need a tour of the facility or a tutorial on the program’s expectations. A four-year starting quarterback in Durham from 2011 to 2015, Goldrich accumulated over 7,500 passing yards, four NCAA postseason appearances, two CAA titles, and two trips to the FCS national semifinals.
More encouraging signs from Pats offense in Day 2 of padded practice
FOXBOROUGH – It was your classic hot, sticky training camp practice behind Gillette Stadium on Friday morning. The action on the field finally felt like training camp too. For two hours, the Patriots worked in the red zone for just about the entire session, really getting the pads thumping as day six arrived. Some early highlights in two-man route combination work and 7-on-7 gave way to a few more in…
Holy Cross’ road to conference dominance goes through tough competition
The Holy Cross football team enters the 2026 season facing one of the most formidable conference schedules in program history. The Patriot League has officially ushered in a new era, expanding into a 10-team conference with the arrivals of CAA heavyweights Villanova, William & Mary, and Richmond. With a grueling nine-game round-robin league schedule on the horizon, head coach Dan Curran and his squad know the path to the top will require an entirely new level of effort and execution.
Early panic over Maye-Brown connection is classic overreaction
Courtesy of the New England Patriots FOXBOROUGH – The rush to draw conclusions from the first week of training camp is a mid-summer tradition in New England, and this July is no exception. Every completed route between Drake Maye and newly acquired wide receiver A.J. Brown is being analyzed as proof of an instant connection, while every incomplete pass is dissected for signs of friction. The truth is far simpler…
Gonzalez full-go, Brown-Maye connection picks up & more from 1st padded practice
FOXBOROUGH – The rain made for a sparse crowd during Thursday’s first padded practice at Gillette, but those that braved the elements saw some encouraging signs. Christian Gonzalez was a full participant and looked damn good too. Drake Maye and AJ Brown connected on a few red zone touchdowns and a few others popped at their positions as well. Here’s what stood out in our latest camp rundown: All good…