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Mike Vrabel takes over as Patriots Head Coach

Mike Vrabel takes over as Patriots Head Coach

(Photo courtesy of ESPN) “Mike Vrabel will be the Patriots’ 16th Head Coach.” Ryan Valin Connector Staff The New England Patriots used to be the most feared team in the National Football League. However, all good things must come to an end, and since then, fans have seen few signs of life in the team and are

Patriots fall to 3-10 entering the bye week

(Photo courtesy of Sporting News) “Colts celebrate game-winning drive” Liam O’Keefe Connector Editor The Patriots Dynasty is officially over. After losing a heartbreaker to the Indianapolis Colts 25-24 in Week 13 the Patriots are officially eliminated from playoff contention and will have a losing record for the fourth time in five years. Another disastrous season

Heisman candidates for College Football

(Photo courtesy of Sporting News) “Heisman candidates Travis Hunter and Ashton Jeanty” James Guiry Connector Staff Since 2000, four non-quarterbacks have won the Heisman Trophy. DeVonta Smith (WR, 2020), Derrick Henry (RB, 2015), Mark Ingram II (RB, 2009) and Reggie Bush (RB, 2005). Through the first ten weeks of this season, two non-quarterbacks are emerging

College Football Week 5 Recap

(Photo courtesy of New York Post) “Jalen Milroe and Ryan Williams take the field” James Guiry Connector Staff The college football landscape as we know it has completely changed, with NIL money driving players’ decisions, the now expanded College Football Playoff (which is expanding even more) and the new conference realignment that decimated the PAC-12.

Patriots fall to 1-2 after deflating loss to the New York Jets on Thursday Night Football

(Photo courtesy of New York Jets) “Aaron Rodgers and Jacoby Brissett face off” Shaan Baid Connector Editor The New England Patriots started the season 1-2 under Jerod Mayo’s first season as head coach, following Bill Belichick’s resignation. New England’s 3-24 loss to the Jets on Thursday Night Football mimics last season’s struggles, especially on offense.

World Cup predictions after U.S. faces unsustainable loss to Netherlands

(Photo courtesy of Bloomberg) “Forward Christian Pulisic looks off after U.S. is eliminated by the Netherlands.” Tanner Hume Connector Editor The group stages are finally done after two weeks of brutal competition. Upsets were had, and surprise qualifications were aplenty. This has been a very entertaining World Cup so far, but now, it’s knockout time,