.Mike Reiss, ESPN Staff WriterSep 11, 2024, 06:07 PM ETCloseMike Reiss is actually an NFL reporter at ESPN as well as covers the New England Patriots. Reiss has actually covered the Patriots due to the fact that 1997 as well as participated in ESPN in 2009. In 2019, he was named Massachusetts Sportswriter of the Year by the National Sports Media Association. You can easily observe Reiss on Twitter at @MikeReiss. FOXBOROUGH, Mass.-- New England Patriots pro quarterback Jacoby Brissett had begun his press conference Wednesday early morning when a surprise site visitor collapsed the process. It was head trainer Jerod Mayonnaise, and in his palm as he strolled on to the platform was an intense orange Educational institution of Tennessee shirt." What's up, brother? You failed to remember something," Mayo mentioned to Brissett, who was sitting and responding to a concern. "Begin man!" Publisher's Picks1 RelatedMayo then handed Brissett the long-sleeve tee, viewing as Brissett put it on. The quarterback claimed, "This is actually awful." Mayo saw it in different ways." Great. Have a great one," he claimed smiling, just before heading out the door to his office.It was a tip of how university rivalries survive on in NFL closet rooms, along with how factors have actually altered in New England with Mayo-- who dipped into Tennessee coming from 2004 to 2007-- having actually prospered Costs Belichick after the latter's 24 seasons as scalp coach.Mayo and also No. 3 quarterback Joe Milton III, one more Tennessee alum, had created a contract along with Brissett, an N.C. State alumnus, final week.If the No. 24 NC State Wolfpack defeated the No. 14 Tennessee Volunteers on Sunday in Charlotte Nc, N.C., Mayonnaise as well as Milton would certainly have to wear a Wolfpack t shirt before the media. Vice versa for Brissett if Tennessee won.Painfully for Brissett, Tennessee rolled to a 51-10 triumph over N.C. State.And this was the rate he must pay.Jerod Mayonnaise shows up during Jacoby Brissett's news conference with an University of Tennessee hoodie ... as well as Brissett places it on as part of an arrangement with Tennessee alumni Mayo/Joe Milton after Tennessee defeated NC Condition. pic.twitter.com/n7KyDf4xjnu2014 Mike Reiss (@MikeReiss) September 11, 2024.