After a competitive summer between Cam Newton and Mac Jones for the starting job, the Patriots ended their preseason on Sunday night against the Giants.
Former Alabama quarterback Mac Jones can add another honor to his trophy case from the 2020 season. The College Sports Information Directors of America announced Monday that Jones along with teammate Landon Dickerson were both named to the 2020-21 CoSIDA Academic All-America Division 1 Football First team. Jones received special recognition as he was named the Football Academic All-American of the Year.
The Patriot Way, a common term in New England that has become the description of the New England Patriots' 20-year dynasty. To summarize, it means: always show up, give it your all, never give up, and no excuses; those are the keys to success. Former University of Alabama quarterback Mac Jones is already executing "The Patriot Way" on the field.
The four sports were bolstered by powerful pairs of record-breaking teammates, each sport boasted the SEC Player of the Year and a teammate that helped take the Tide to the top of the conference.