.Mike Reiss, ESPN Team 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 since 1997 and also signed up with ESPN in 2009. In 2019, he was actually called Massachusetts Sportswriter of the Year by the National Sports Media Organization. You can observe Reiss on Twitter at @MikeReiss. FOXBOROUGH, Mass.-- New England Patriots professional quarterback Jacoby Brissett had started his press conference Wednesday morning when an unpleasant surprise visitor crashed the proceedings. It was head trainer Jerod Mayonnaise, and in his hand as he walked on the platform was an intense orange Educational institution of Tennessee t shirt." What's up, bro? You overlooked one thing," Mayonnaise mentioned to Brissett, that was actually sitting down and also addressing an inquiry. "Begin guy!" Publisher's Picks1 RelatedMayo after that handed Brissett the long-sleeve t shirt, viewing as Brissett placed it on. The quarterback pointed out, "This is dreadful." Mayo watched it differently." Wonderful. Have a great one," he pointed out grinning, prior to going out the door to his office.It was actually a suggestion of just how university rivalries live on in NFL closet rooms, and also how traits have changed in New England with Mayonnaise-- who played at Tennessee coming from 2004 to 2007-- having prospered Expense Belichick after the latter's 24 times as head coach.Mayo and No. 3 quarterback Joe Milton III, yet another Tennessee alumnus, had actually made an agreement with Brissett, an N.C. Condition alum, final week.If the No. 24 NC Condition Wolfpack trumped the No. 14 Tennessee Volunteers on Saturday in Charlotte Nc, N.C., Mayonnaise and also Milton would have to use a Wolfpack t shirt before the media. The other way around for Brissett if Tennessee won.Painfully for Brissett, Tennessee spun to a 51-10 success over N.C. State.And this was the cost he must pay.Jerod Mayonnaise comes in during Jacoby Brissett's press conference along with an Educational institution of Tennessee hoodie ... and Brissett puts it on as aspect of a contract with Tennessee alums Mayo/Joe Milton after Tennessee trumped NC State. pic.twitter.com/n7KyDf4xjnu2014 Mike Reiss (@MikeReiss) September 11, 2024.