FOXBOROUGH – For the second straight day, Patriots and Eagles fans jammed the bleachers, hillsides and overflow ramps outside Gillette Stadium on Thursday morning. Day 2 of joint practices was far more physical and had a few more skirmishes, but overall, both teams certainly got productive reps out of both sessions. Even Kenny Chesney came out to take a look at what all the hype was about. Focusing more on…
Brown reminds Eagles of what they use to have in dominant practice showing
FOXBOROUGH- When A.J. Brown stepped onto the field for his first joint practice against his former team, the energy in Foxborough immediately shifted. Suiting up for the New England Patriots, the elite wideout delivered a swift, physical reminder to the Philadelphia Eagles of the game-changing presence they once had. Throughout the competitive session, Brown showcased his trademark strength, route-running precision, and dominant playmaking, drawing groans from the Eagles fans that…
Some thoughts on the new football format in Massachusetts
The MIAA Board of Directors passed the latest football proposal today, 12-2. Just to recap, here is what it means. – The Super 8 is officially here. It will be made up of Division 1 and 2 teams. – The regular season is now nine weeks, with one consolation game. A lot of coaches have been calling for a change in the number of consolation games the past two years….
Patriots offense has strong day in joint practice with Eagles
FOXBOROUGH – The buzz in and around Foxborough on Wednesday morning felt like a big time regular season game. By 7:30 a.m., Jalen Hurts jerseys were all over the Dunkin Donuts next to Mick Morgan’s on the highway. By 9:00 a.m., the line waiting for gates to open was absurdly long. Within about 20 minutes of fans being allowed into practice, the bleachers were jam-packed and the overflow ramps –…
MIAA Board of Directors pass Super 8, realignment proposal
In a landmark decision that promises to fundamentally reshape the landscape of high school sports across Massachusetts, the Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association (MIAA) Board of Directors has passed a major overhaul of the statewide football postseason structure.
New Hampshire High School Football 2026 Kickoff Preview
The high school football season is here so without further ado, we start off our state by state kickoff previews with New Hampshire. Preseason Top 10 1. Pinkerton 2. Bishop Guertin 3. Souhegan 4. Bedford 5. Trinity 6. Londonderry 7. Nashua South 8. Plymouth 9. Manchester Memorial 10. Pelham 10 players to watch Joel Gomez Jr. TE, Manchester Memorial Nate Bowen, QB, Bishop Guertin Justin Fish, WR/DB, Nashua South Mike…
5 areas we’re watching in Eagles-Patriots joint practices
NBC Sports Boston Joint practice sessions offer the most authentic test of training camp, pitting starters against unfamiliar schemes and fresh talent. As the New England Patriots host the Philadelphia Eagles, five key areas will reveal plenty about where both rosters stand. 1. A.J. Brown vs. the Eagles Defensive Backs: The headline story of camp features A.J. Brown facing off against his former secondary for the first time. Brown has…
Patriots players talk mentality on eve of joint practices
FOXBOROUGH – The fun part of summer starts on Wednesday. Before the first of two scheduled joint practices against the Philadelphia Eagles on Wednesday, the Patriots held a one-hour walkthrough on Tuesday morning. After it, players met with the media to discuss what lies ahead and the importance of this week. Philadelphia comes in with a loaded roster and Super Bowl expectations. New England has also loaded up a bit…
Wagner ready to lead Milton Wildcats back to the top this season
For any high school football program looking to build a championship line, everything begins in the trenches with an anchor who sets the tone. For Milton High School, that pillar is senior offensive lineman Matt Wagner. Standing at a towering 6-foot-6 and weighing nearly 285 pounds, the Villanova commit brings both imposing physical traits and years of high-stakes big-game experience to a program aiming for another run to Gillette Stadium.
Rhode Island & Yale ranked in AFCA preseason coaches poll
Image courtesy of AFCA Two New England teams will begin the season in the Top 25 of the FCS AFCA coaches poll. Rhode Island is ranked No. 8 in the country, while Yale came in at No. 19 when the initial vote was unveiled on Monday morning. Coming off a an 11-3 overall record in the regular season and a perfect 8-0 mark in the CAA – clinching the league……





