• A Mike Vrabel, Josh McDaniels pairing would be a coup for the Patriots
  • Bill O’Brien talks BC, Belichick, Pats head coaching vacancy & more
  • Jim Mora and his staff doing some serious work in the portal
  • O’Brien tapping into Alabama roots to fortify Eagles roster
  • According to sources, Tom Brady has reached out to Bill Belichick to coach the Raiders

Patriots Four Down Preview: New England Patriots (0-0) at Cincinnati Bengals (0-0)

Kickoff: The Patriots kickoff the 2024 season in Cincinnati against Joe Burrow and the Bengals. Sunday will be the first time the Patriots will not be coached by Bill Belichick since 1999. Jerod Mayo will make his much anticipated regular season debut. Expectations are low for the Patriots this season but an upset win Sunday would be a big boast for this team moving forward.  Here are four keys to…

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URI overmatched in 48-0 loss to Minnesota

Courtesy of URI Athletics Rams Coach Jim Fleming knew that his team would be at a size and depth disadvantage against the Minnesota Golden Gophers heading into today’s game and he was right. It proved to be the difference in Minnesota’s 48-0 win. Former UNH quarterback Max Brosmer completed 24-of-30 passes for 271 yards and two touchdown passes in the win. The Gophers took awhile to get going offensively. Minnesota……

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New Hampshire 21, Holy Cross 20: Wildcats win thriller over Crusaders

By Ryan Barry NEFJ Correspondent WORCESTER — An overcast day at Fitton Field in Worcester, Massachusetts was the setting for a thrilling 21-20 win for the New Hampshire Wildcats (1-1) over the Holy Cross Crusaders (0-2). With 1:39 left in the game, the Crusaders had the ball on their own 20-yard line with a chance to win the game, trailing 21-20. A huge 32-yard pass from senior quarterback Joe Pesansky……

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Cardinal Hayes 36, Catholic Memorial 29: Knights can’t keep up with Cardinals

By Mukala Kabongo NEFJ Correspondent WEST ROXBURY — Cardinal Hayes looked dead in the water in the first half but a muffed punt swung the momentum of this game and the 2023 state champs from New York overcame a 14-0 hole to escape with the 36-29 victory. The first half is one that Cardinal Hayes would like to forget, the offense was not moving the ball and as coach C.J…….

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UMass 4 Down preview: UMass Minutemen (0-1) @ Toledo Rockets (1-0)

By Ryan Barry NEFJ Correspondent Kickoff: The UMass Minutemen (0-1) travel to the Glass Bowl on Saturday afternoon to take on the Toledo Rockets (1-0) in their first road match of the season. Despite a 28-14 home loss to Eastern Michigan to start their season this past Saturday, the Minutemen hope to get back on track against another future Mid-American Conference opponent. 1st Down: Senior quarterback Taisun Phommachanh had a mixed performance……

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UConn 4 Down preview: Merrimack Warriors (0-1) at UConn Huskies (0-1)

Kickoff: UConn will look to bounce back today at home against a tough Merrimack team. The Huskies lost 50-7 last week at Maryland. It was a disappointing result for a program with high expectations. Today is the first of eight home games this season for UConn.  Here four keys to the game for the Huskies. 1st Down: Who is the Q? Nick Evers started last week’s game but left in……

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