By Michael Vallee -The New England Patriots, ho-hum, beat the Steelers minus QB Ben Roethlisberger; Brady, ho-hum, was predictably accurate and efficient and the defense, ho-hum, was it’s usual bend-but-don’t-break self, allowing the Steelers multiple trips inside their territory but surrendering only 16 points. Yes, it’s a win against a good team on the road, and yes, as Belichick repeatedly said in his post-game press conference, it is a “tough…
High School Football: Nickel Package for Week 7
Photo courtesy of SUN/Julia Malakie The playoffs are here but before we start dissecting match-ups, lets look back at the weekend that was. 1. I can’t say I’m surprised that Tewksbury beat Billerica. The Redmen are well coached and they are physical enough to match up with a team like Billerica. 2. St. John’s Prep might be the most dangerous entering the playoffs. The Eagles were impressive in their 17-7…
NCAA Football: Dime Package for Week 8
Week eight featured a major upset by Penn State and return to dominance by Leonard Fornette. Here my thoughts on the week that was in College Football. 1.Ohio State’s season is over. Two years after winning a national championship, the Buckeyes will once again disappoint the faithful in Columbus. I am sorry, but losing to a mediocre Penn State team is inexcusable. 2. Leonard Fournette reminded us of why we…
The Dime Package: Ten Thoughts from Week 7 in the NFL
Week 7 was your standard, run of the mill week in the NFL until the Seahawks and Cardinals played one of the most bizarre games in NFL history. Here are ten thoughts on Week 7. 1.So is Ryan Fitzpatrick the Jets quarterback again? He did lead them to a win over the Ravens yesterday. Then again, he did rail against the owner, GM and coach in his post game press…
Patriots Pulse Recap: Patriots 27 Steelers 16
Game Rewind: The Patriots jumped out to a 14-0 lead and never looked back in a 27-16 win against a banged up Steelers team. Here are my five thoughts on the game. 1. Blount Force Trauma: The Patriots game plan this week was obvious from the out set. They wanted to be balanced and run the football. LeGarrette Blount was a manimal in this game carrying the ball 24 times…
Patriots Pulse Preview: New England Patriots (5-1) at Pittsburgh Steelers (4-2)
Storyline: The Patriots travel to Pittsburgh to battle the Ben Roethlisberger-less Steelers. Pittsburgh is still dangerous with Landry Jones under center but they are clearly not the same team. Here are our five keys to today’s game. 1. Get Consistent Pressure On Landry Jones: The Patriots catch a break today with Ben Roethlisberger out after MCL surgery. The Patriots need to get consistent pressure on his back up Landry Jones…
NFL At Large: Week 7 Preview and Predictions
Week 7 is here and there are several key match-ups on the docket for this weekend. The Giants play the Rams in London, while the Patriots and Steelers meet in what could be an AFC Championship game preview. Here is our Week 7 preview and predictions. New York Giants (3-3) vs. Los Angeles Rams (3-3): The Giants got back on track last week with a big win over the Ravens but…
High School Football: Week 7 High Preview
If the X wants to end up back at Gillette this season, they must win tonight. It is week 7 of the high school football season in Massachusetts and several programs around the state will wrap up league titles tonight and secure playoff spots. Here is a glance at some of the big games across the state. 1.Xaverian and B.C High was supposed to be the marquee match-up of the night but St….
NCAA Football: Top Five Games for Week 8
Sumlin and Saban have developed a little rivalry. Week 8 is upon us and now is the time to start thinking about some of the key games this weekend that will impact the College Football playoff. Miami Hurricanes at Virginia Tech Hokies: Both teams are coming off of tough losses last week. Miami lost at home to North Carolina while Virginia Tech had an ugly loss at Syracuse. The Canes have…
Dak Prescott is the Quarterback of the Dallas Cowboys. PERIOD!
I wish that Cowboys owner Jerry Jones would just come out and say it. I wish that he would just admit that Dak Prescott is the quarterback of the Dallas Cowboys moving forward. Prescott has earned the job and while I get that it is not fair to Wally Pipp Tony Romo, it is the right move for the Dallas Cowboys now and for the future. Romo has given his…