Getty Images The New England Patriots’ offseason was heavily overshadowed by a highly publicized personal controversy surrounding head coach Mike Vrabel and former NFL reporter Dianna Russini. Despite months of media scrutiny, public speculation, and Vrabel briefly stepping away during the NFL Draft to seek family counseling, team owner Robert Kraft made his stance explicitly clear. Rather than distancing the organization from its head coach or offering a passive, corporate…
O’Brien talks about the current structure in college football and how it needs to change
Boston College head coach Bill O’Brien has never been one to mince words, and at the ACC Football Kickoff, he delivered a blunt, unfiltered critique of the current collegiate landscape. Having coached at Penn State a decade ago before spending years in the NFL with the Houston Texans and New England Patriots, O’Brien has a unique perspective on how the sport has morphed from a strict amateur model into an unregulated, multi-million-dollar wild west.
Catching Up with Springfield Central’s Jareth Staine after his commitment to Stonehill
We had a chance to chat with one of the top signal callers in New England, Jareth Staine after his commitment to Stonehill.
Staine held several offers from other schools but chose Stonehill. He tells us why and he shares what went into the decision.
Here is our conversation with Jareth Staine.
NEFJ: What made Stonehill the right fit for you athletically and academically?
JS: “Stonehill just felt like home from the first time I visited. I really connected with the coaching staff and liked the direction they have for the program. Academically, they have strong programs and I know I’ll be able to get a great education while competing at the Division I level.”
Patriots Positional Preview: Defensive Line
Getty Images The Patriots are primed to field a competitive, incredibly deep defensive line rotation. Under a scheme that values heavy, physical interior anchors capable of both holding the point of attack and collapsing the pocket, this unit features a strong blend of elite, high-priced talent, emerging young rotational players, and intriguing rookie depth. Christian Barmore, 6-5 | 315 lbs | Alabama: Barmore remains the focal point of the interior…
Catching Up with Bishop Hendricken’s Elijah Guertin after his commitment to Penn State
We had a chance to catch up with Bishop Hendricken standout Elijah Guertin after his commitment to Penn State earlier this spring.
Guertin was one of the best kept secrets in New England for a long time but now the region knows just how good he is.
Here is our interview with Elijah.
NEFJ: What made Penn State the right fit for you athletically and academically?
EG: “Penn State felt like home. I believed it was the best place for me to develop as a player and a person, earn a great education, and prepare for my future.”
BC finally has clear vision at most important position
Image courtesy of BC Athletics What a difference a year makes. At this time last summer, the starting quarterback competition was technically still up in the air. Would it be Grayson James after leading BC to the Pinstripe Bowl following the Tommy Castellanos debacle? Or, would it be newcomer from Alabama Dylan Lonergan, who had barely taken any real college snaps. It turned out to be Lonergan, who played well……
Boston College tight end Kaelan Chudzinski to miss season with Achilles injury
Boston College’s upcoming season has taken a significant hit before fall camp even gets underway. During his media availability at the ACC Kickoff, head coach Bill O’ Brien confirmed the grim news that sophomore tight end Kaelan Chudzinski is expected to miss the entire 2026 campaign after suffering an Achilles injury during spring practices.
Patriots to host Parent & Youth Football Camp August 4th
The New England Patriots are set to host a unique, family-focused football camp designed to introduce the next generation of fans to the game of football. On Tuesday, August 4, the Patriots will host a Parent & Youth Clinic that will take place immediately following the conclusion of Patriots Training Camp practice at Gillette Stadium. Serving as the official camp ambassador is former Patriots quarterback Brian Hoyer, a respected former…
Local college Media Day schedule
Football season starts on Thursday, sort of. Boston College will take part in the ACC Kickoff Week throughout the morning and afternoon on ACC Network on Thursday. Bill O’Brien, transfers Anthony Palano and Mason McKenzie along with veteran KP Price will make the media rounds talking about the upcoming season. BC’s press conference is 1-1:30 on ACC Network. Coach O’Brien and/or players will be chatting on Sirus XM between 10:40…
Over/Under 5 Wins: Bishop Feehan Shamrocks
We start our Over/Under 5.5 series where we look at a team’s schedule and determine if they will win more or less than 5 games. First up, the Bishop Feehan Shamrocks. Feehan plays one of the toughest schedules in the state. Bryan Pinabell wanted to challenge his team and he certainly did that. Here is Feehan schedule and how we think they will do.