Hector Longo
Hector Longo, a native of Massachusetts, took over the New England Patriots beat for The Eagle-Tribune of Lawrence, joining on just weeks before Bill Belichick took a flyer on a weak-armed QB from Michigan named Brady with the 199th pick of the 2000 draft. The rest is history. Together, both Tom and Hector have been to 11 AFC title games and 7 Super Bowls over the past 16 years. Hector still lives in Massachusetts with his wife Sondra and his son, Ollie.
Latest Posts from Hector Longo
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Patriots tight end Dwayne Allen facing serious test Thursday night vs. Jaguars
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — New England Patriots newcomer Dwayne Allen had to hear the media mumbles this week. “Where’s the tight end been?” “He’s been very quiet.” Oh, the rugged crowd...
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Exploring deep into New England Patriots ‘Legend’ Vince Wilfork
Hector LongoFOXBOROUGH, Mass. — Bill Belichick, who again was on his game for Vince Wilfork’s retirement gathering, spared no superlative when he called the former first-round pick out of Miami, “The...
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Don’t expect to see Tom Brady, Brandin Cooks or Rob Gronkowski Thursday
Hector LongoFOXBOROUGH, Mass. — As expected, word is beginning to trickle in that the New England Patriots regulars like Tom Brady, Rob Gronkowski and Brandin Cooks are not going to play...
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Legend Vince Wilfork returns to New England, officially retires
Hector LongoFOXBOROUGH, Mass. — Vince Wilfork thought long and hard about it over the last few months. Through family times and fishing and promoting barbecue from coast to coast, he pondered...
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Patriots Bill Belichick with fond memories of the late Dick MacPherson
Hector LongoFOXBOROUGH, Mass. — New England Patriots head coach Bill Belichick hit it off with Dick MaPherson almost immediately because both were football people. He grew to love “Coach Mac” because...
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New book from Patriots’ Julian Edelman to debut in October
Hector LongoFOXBOROUGH, Mass. — Tom Brady is not the only New England Patriots player with a book debuting this fall. Wide receiver Julian Edelman Tweeted Wednesday morning that his new book,...
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Even Patriots quarterback Tom Brady gets blown away sometimes
Hector LongoFOXBOROUGH, Mass. — Even the “Greatest of All Time” appreciates a surprise from him mom and daddy. And so it was Tuesday when Galynn and Tom Brady Sr. surprised their...
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Patriots quarterback Tom Brady continues crusade against NFL
Hector LongoFOXBOROUGH, Mass. — You get the feeling that the Under Armour folks had New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady at hello. TB12 loves to rep that gear, but just the...
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Former Patriots coach Dick MacPherson dies at age 86
Hector LongoFormer Syracuse University legend and ex-New England Patriots coach Dick MacPherson died Tuesday at the age of 86. MacPherson coached Syracuse to a No. 4 ranking and a spot in...
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Patriots’ Robert Kraft going into business of private jets
Hector LongoNo more long waits at TSA, no more cramped leg space and no more middle seats for the New England Patriots. Owner Robert Kraft has assured his football team will...
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Wealth of Patriots weapons has wide receiver Julian Edelman sky high
Hector LongoFOXBOROUGH, Mass. — New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady is not the only looking 10 years younger these days. Wide receiver Julian Edelman is all smiles, too. Nobody is happier,...
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NFL has to take note of Patriots’ Malcolm Butler-Stephon Gilmore combo
Hector LongoYou have to wonder if the NFL Network’s Ike Taylor was hanging around, watching the carnage. Stephon Gilmore and Malcolm Butler owned the Jacksonville Jaguars’ receivers in Monday’s joint practices....