Sarah Thomas Returns To Houston, Where Her NFL Officiating Career Began

Share this: Sarah Thomas made NFL history by becoming the first ever full-time female referee, and she’s back where it all started: Houston. Thomas’ first game as a ref came at NRG Stadium in Houston, where the New England Patriots and Atlanta Falcons are looking to make some history of their own Sunday in Super Bowl LI. NESN’s Rachel Holt caught up with Thomas on Radio Row this week. Check out the video above to hear more about Thomas’ incredible journey. More Stories Source link

Ben Watson Peeks Inside Bill Belichick’s ‘Matter Of Fact’ Pregame Speeches

Share this: HOUSTON — It’s been eight years since Ben Watson blocked and ran routes for the New England Patriots, but the veteran tight end hasn’t forgotten what it’s like to be a crew member on Bill Belichick’s tight ship. Watson, now of the Baltimore Ravens, joined NESN.com’s Rachel Holt on Super Bowl LI Radio Row to give some insight on what a Belichick pregame speech sounds like and to reflect on his six seasons catching passes from Tom Brady. Thumbnail photo via Tommy Gilligan/USA TODAY Sports Images More Stories Source link

The Hurry-Up: Patriots-Bills Analysis, Week 8 NFL Picks, Fantasy Tips And More

Share this: [embedded content] In this week’s episode of “The Hurry-Up,” hosted by Rachel Holt, we look ahead to Week 8 as the New England Patriots try to get some revenge against the Buffalo Bills. NESN.com Patriots beat writers Zack Cox and Doug Kyed preview the game with Michaela Vernava, and Cox also offers his NFL power rankings. Later, Darren Hartwell tells you who you should add in your fantasy football league and Mike Cole gives a lock and upset prediction for the week. Finally, Ricky Doyle plays everyone’s favorite game: “Show and Tell.” Watch the entire show above, and return all season for future episodes of “The Hurry-Up.” More Stories Source link

Fantasy Football Podcast: Week 5 Picks With NFL Media’s Adam Rank

Share this: Week 5 of the NFL season is upon us. With four teams on a bye, a star player throwing temper tantrums on the sidelines, and the return of Tom Brady to the New England Patriots, there are many questions for fantasy owners. Adam Rank of NFL Media joins NESN.com’s Rachel Holt to discuss that and much more in this week’s podcast. Listen in the player above. More Stories Source link

Olympian Andrew Campbell Gives NESN.com’s Rachel Holt A Rowing Crash-Course

Share this: Cue “Eye of the Tiger.” NESN.com’s Rachel Holt went through a serious workout ahead of the 2016 Red Bull High Stakes rowing event, learning the ins and outs of rowing from Olympian Andrew Campbell out on the Charles River. Check out the video above to see whether Rachel is ready to row for the U.S. in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. Spoiler alert: probably not. But don’t knock her too much for trying. More Stories Source link