It did not take long for Ansonia to find the program’s next football coach. Two weeks after legendary coach Tom Brockett stepped away, Ansonia hired a familiar face to replace in assistant coach John Mihalko. A native of Shelton, Connecticut and a graduate of Trinity College, Mihalko, 39, is a currently a history teacher at Ansonia and has served as the program’s offensive line coach for the past 11 seasons….
Meet your local NFL Draft prospects: Carson Primrose, DT, URI
Courtesy of URI Athletics Carson Primrose was an all conference player at Sacred Heart before to transfer to the University of Rhode Island prior to last season. Primrose was starting to garner attention locally and nationally and really made a name for himself this past season finishing with 17 solo tackles and four sacks. The Pennsylvania native has a high motor and a work ethic to match. The coaching staffs…
BC gets active in the portal with some defensive help
While the staff has had a great run on 2026 recruits lately, the Eagles needed some ‘just in case’ help on defense after spring ball and they’ve gotten some with two linebackers and a defensive lineman so far. Both Daveon Crouch and Owen McGowan didn’t participate while taking it slow coming back from their injuries. Bryce Steele is back, but to what extent? Juan Zabal, Billy Van Pelt and Q…
20 players the Patriots could draft on Day 2
The Patriots are scheduled to have three picks on day two and could use them to address needs but to also add players who can develop and add depth. With the nine picks in this draft, the Patriots could go in a myriad of directions on day two. Here are 20 players that they have spoken with in the pre-draft process that fit what they look for in players. Aireontae…
Meet your local NFL Draft prospects: Kam Arnold, LB, Boston College
A fierce leader at BC for the last few years, Arnold has the chance to help someone out with his versatility. Because he looks the part as a linebacker, people forget he has a safety background and the physicality to bing the boom from anywhere on the field. Before getting injured last year, Arnold had 40 combined tackles, a pick and two forced fumbles in seven games. In his five-year…
Patriots Mock Draft
By Paul Vozzella NEFJ Correspodnent Time to join in on the thousands of mocks that have been done over the last few months… Round 1, Pick 4: OT Will Campbell, Louisiana State The Patriots finally get the left tackle they have been in dire need for several years now. Campbell has plenty of tape to prove he can anchor the left side of the line at the professional level. His…
Patriots Draft Preview: Edge
By Paul Vozzella NEFJ Correspondent There is plenty of talent in the draft pool at the Edge position for all schemes. The Patriots have bigger priorities, but it never hurts to add more talent in the pass-rush game. Abdul Carter, 6’3 250, Penn State The Good: Athleticism pops off the chart. Great bend. High motor. Comfortable dropping back into coverage. Respects run game and tackles well. Plenty of variety as…
Patriots Draft Preview: Offensive tackle
By Paul Vozzella NEFJ Correspondent The biggest need in the draft for the Patriots is clear; it’s tackle. All signs are pointing towards New England drafting one early and the first player on the list is seeming like the pick at No. 4 as we inch closer to the draft. Will Campbell, 6’6 319, Louisiana State The Good: Great fundamentals. Outstanding footwork. Mirrors rushers with ease. Hand placement is good….
Patriots Draft Preview: Interior defensive line
By Paul Vozzella NEFJ Correspondent Before the start of free agency, the interior defensive line was one of the weakest position groups for the Patriots. Not anymore. New England swooped in and signed Milton Williams to anchor the front line and Christian Barmore seems ready to roll, but there’s no certainty he will be able to return to his former self in full. With Mike Vrabel now at the helm, how…
Patriots Draft: Simulating the five most likely outcomes for pick No. 4
Every team in the NFL simulates a series of mock drafts in the weeks leading up to the NFL Draft. They play out all of the different scenarios that could take place. Patriots coach Mike Vrabel acknowledged last week that the team has been running through their simulations recently. Here are five simulations regarding the fourth overall pick and what the Patriots may do and the logic behind it. Simulation…