• In awkward spot, Shane Montgomery just looking to get Minutemen over the finish line
  • Despite vast difference in records, Bryant-URI could provide fireworks
  • UMass football opening will be a tough sell for Bamford and the powers that be
  • Local college coaches keep a close eye on high school playoffs
  • UMass relieves Don Brown of his duties

Patriots: Jonnu Smith restructure a sign Belichick believes in this year’s team

The Patriots and tight end Jonnu Smith agreed to a contract restructure this week that will create $5.3 million in cap space for the team. The Patriots now have $8.9 million in cap space, the ninth most cap space in the NFL according to @patscap. The restructure does however add $2.65 million per season over the next two years to Smith’s contract. My new Patriots salary cap space number after…

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Patriots: Patriots sign versatile receiver Lynn Bowden Jr

The Patriots have had a busy couple of days ahead of next week’s opener at Miami. The team signed former Dolphins wide receiver Lynn Bowden to their practice squad on Thursday after he was released by the Dolphins. Patriots sign WR Lynn Bowden Jr. to the practice squad; Place rookie WR Tyquan Thornton on IR; Release DL Henry Anderson from IR: https://t.co/sXKWs6cOXn — New England Patriots (@Patriots) September 1, 2022…

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College: No. 16 Holy Cross takes down Merrimack in NEFJ College Game of the Week

NORTH ANDOVER – On Friday night, No. 16 Holy Cross was well aware of the danger Merrimack presented in front of a raucous home crowd in the season opener for both teams. A year ago, Merrimack went into Fitton Field and beat Holy Cross, so the Crusaders weren’t going to be caught off guard again. Behind 502 yards of offense, two interceptions and a blocked punt for a safety, Holy…

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