.Mike Reiss, ESPN Staff WriterSep 11, 2024, 06:07 PM ETCloseMike Reiss is actually an NFL reporter at ESPN as well as deals with the New England Patriots. Reiss has actually dealt with the Patriots due to the fact that 1997 and participated in ESPN in 2009. In 2019, he was actually called Massachusetts Sportswriter of the Year by the National Athletics Media Affiliation. You can follow Reiss on Twitter at @MikeReiss. FOXBOROUGH, Mass.-- New England Patriots veteran quarterback Jacoby Brissett had begun his press conference Wednesday early morning when an unpleasant surprise guest crashed the process. It was actually head trainer Jerod Mayonnaise, and also in his palm as he strolled on to the platform was a brilliant orange Educational institution of Tennessee t shirt." What's up, bro? You neglected one thing," Mayonnaise said to Brissett, that was actually sitting down as well as answering a question. "Start guy!" Editor's Picks1 RelatedMayo after that handed Brissett the long-sleeve tshirt, watching as Brissett placed it on. The quarterback stated, "This is horrendous." Mayonnaise watched it differently." Awesome. Possess a great one," he stated grinning, prior to heading out the door to his office.It was a reminder of exactly how college competitions survive in NFL storage locker spaces, in addition to how points have actually changed in New England with Mayonnaise-- who played at Tennessee from 2004 to 2007-- having prospered Bill Belichick after the latter's 24 seasons as head coach.Mayo and also No. 3 quarterback Joe Milton III, one more Tennessee alum, had created a deal with Brissett, an N.C. State alumnus, final week.If the No. 24 NC Condition Wolfpack defeated the No. 14 Tennessee Volunteers on Saturday in Charlotte, N.C., Mayonnaise and also Milton will have to put on a Wolfpack t shirt before the media. Vice versa for Brissett if Tennessee won.Painfully for Brissett, Tennessee spun to a 51-10 success over N.C. State.And this was the rate he needed to pay.Jerod Mayonnaise gets there throughout Jacoby Brissett's press conference along with an Educational institution of Tennessee hoodie ... as well as Brissett places it on as portion of a deal with Tennessee alumni Mayo/Joe Milton after Tennessee beat NC Condition. pic.twitter.com/n7KyDf4xjnu2014 Mike Reiss (@MikeReiss) September 11, 2024.