The Patriots hit the road this week to take on the New York Jets in a pivotal Week 17 match up against the Jets. New England needs this game but they will be without seven starters so the Patriots depth will be tested. They will need guts to step up if they are going to win this game. Here are five match-ups to keep an eye on in this game….
Banged up Patriots get more bad news as Hollins goes to IR
At this point, fans are better off asking who isn’t hurt for the Patriots than who is. On Friday afternoon, head coach Mike Vrabel announced that seven players – Khyiris Tonga, Robert Spillane, Harold Landry, Jared Wilson, Kayshon Boutte, Milton Williams and Mack Hollins are all out for Sunday’s game in New Jersey against the Jets. What we didn’t know at the time, is that roughly 24 hours later, Hollins…
Former Springfield Central standout Pop Watson to enter portal; Where will end up?
Former Springfield Central standout quarterback William “Pop” Watson is entering the transfer portal according to ESPN’s Pete Thamel. Watson has two years of eligibility remaining. He was recruited to Virginia Tech by former coach Brent Pry. While Pry will remain on the staff as defensive coordinator, Watson is opting to move on,
UConn Four Down Preview: Army Black Knights (6-6) vs. UConn Huskies (9-3)
Kickoff: The Huskies are in the Fenway Bowl for the second straight season. After beating North Carolina in last season’s game, UConn is back at baseball’s most beloved ballpark but this time they take on Army. Interim coach and offensive coordinator Gordon Sammis will lead the Huskies today after coach Jim Mora Jr. departed for Colorado State earlier this month.
UConn ready to cap off another great season with a win over Army
BOSTON- The UConn Huskies are back in the Fenway Bowl and they are ready to make a statement and earn their first double digit win season since 1998. The only 10 win season in program history.
It won’t be easy as the Huskies who are down several players including quarterback Joe Fagnano and two starting offensive lineman in Carsten Cassidy and Ben Murawski. Fagnano threw for over 3,400 yards and had 31 touchdowns on the season. He also only turned the football over once.
Nunzio Campanile tabbed as Huskies new OC under Candle
In a significant move to solidify his coaching staff, newly appointed UConn head coach Jason Candle has officially named Nunzio Campanile as the program’s next offensive coordinator. The hiring, reported on by ESPN’s Pete Thamel marks a critical step in the Huskies’ transition following the departure of Jim Mora to Colorado State and the subsequent exit of previous coordinator Gordon Sammis to TCU.
Massachusetts Super 26 All-State revealed. Team will be recognized March 1st
The Super 26 all-state team selections have been revealed. All players on this team will be honored March 1 in a dinner co-sponsored by the Gridiron Club of Greater Boston and MHSFCA at the Burlington Marriott.
The team is littered with multi-year players who were record breakers in high school. It is an impressive group of young men who have made their presence felt the past four years.
Here is the 2025 Super 26 team.
Patriots extend Ben Brown for 2 years, $6.6 million dollars
David Banks-Imagn Images The Patriots have reportedly extended center/guard Ben Brown to a two year, $6.6 million dollar deal. The swing center, guard has been a valuable depth piece along the offensive line because of his versatility. Brown, 27, entered the NFL as an undrafted free agent with the Cincinnati Bengals in 2022. The Ole Miss product has also spent time with the Seattle Seahawks and Las Vegas Raiders, appearing…
Bradbury wins 2025 Ron Hobson Good Guy Award
FOXBOROUGH – On Tuesday, center Garrett Bradbury stepped up to the podium in the media workroom at Gillette Stadium assuming it was just a normal Q&A session. Instead, he was getting a nice Christmas surprise. The media voted a few weeks ago for this year’s Ron Hobson Good Guy Award, presented to the player who is the most accommodating to the media for that season, someone who may even go…
Pats locked in on division title after clinching playoff berth
The Patriots enjoyed the fact that they’re a playoff team for the first time in four years for however long the flight home from Baltimore was. Even postgame, the conversation was already about the AFC East championship. A division championship and home playoff games is something Mike Vrabel enjoyed quite a few times while he was a member of the team. It’s also the main goal he’s talked about since…