St. John’s Prep quarterback Chris Vargas announced this afternoon that he is committing to Ohio State University. We caught up with Chris and talked about why he chose the Buckeyes and what his future might look like there.
Patriots could potentially be lethal in 11 personnel this season
FOXBOROUGH – 11 personnel (one running back, one tight end, and three wide receivers) is the modern NFL’s primary offensive personnel grouping. When executed well, it forces opposing defensive coordinators into constant mismatch dilemmas. For the New England Patriots, deploying a line package featuring A.J. Brown, Romeo Doubs, Kayshon Boutte, Hunter Henry, and a backfield tandem of Rhamondre Stevenson or TreVeyon Henderson presents a lethal combination of size, vertical threat,…
Pingree’s Downey excited to continue family legacy at UNH
Pingree wide receiver, defensive back Colt Downey knows a thing or two about UNH Football. After all, his dad and the current head coach at Pingree, Pat Downey played at UNH and his brother Jackson is currently a Wildcat himself.
Pats hold scrimmage to wrap up Week 2 of training camp
FOXBOROUGH – The biggest crowd of the summer got an entertaining scrimmage on Friday as the team wrapped up the second week of training camp. Before practice, Mike Vrabel announced that there was a team-wide draft for the coaches, splitting squads up into Team Blue and Team White. Terrell Williams was the ‘head coach’ of Team Blue, while Tony Dews coached Team White. Here’s a drive-by-drive breakdown of how things…
15 new high school coaching hires we’re watching in New England
was a busy off-season of coaching hires in New England as several high profile jobs opened up. We take a look at some of the top openings in the region and who filled them.
UConn quarterback competition is going to come down to the wire
STORRS, CT- The University of Connecticut football program finds itself in the middle of a pivotal positional battle under center. Following the arrival of head coach Jason Candle, the Huskies are evaluating a revamped quarterback room featuring Tennessee transfer Jake Merklinger, dynamic redshirt freshman Kaleb Osborne, and returning signal-caller Tucker McDonald. With the regular season opener fast approaching, Candle and offensive coordinator Nunzio Campanile are testing every facet of their signal-callers’ decision-making, physical traits, and leadership ability.
5 under-the-radar Division 3 teams to watch in Massachusetts
We continue our series on which teams will fly under the radar this season in Massachusetts. Today’s focus is on Division 3 which should be wide open due to graduation and coaching changes.
Vera-Tucker adjusting well to life as a Patriot
FOXBOROUGH- When the New England Patriots signed offensive lineman Alijah Vera-Tucker to a three-year, $42 million deal in free agency, they added a versatile, former first-round anchor to a rebuild centered on physical line play and protection stability. After five seasons with the division-rival New York Jets, Vera-Tucker has spent this summer embedding himself in head coach Mike Vrabel’s culture and digesting a new offensive scheme in Foxborough. The transition…
Pats begin ramping up towards joint practice & preseason game
FOXBOROUGH – After a helmet-less walkthrough on Wednesday, the Pats were back in pads on Day 11 of training camp Thursday. The muggy two-hour session was another intense, competitive back-and-forth as the ramp up begins towards a joint practice with the Colts on Tuesday before the preseason game Thursday. Here’s how things went down… -Will Campbell did not practice, despite being dressed. He did do some conditioning on the side,…
Merrimack kicks off fall camp & prepares for another challenging schedule
When Merrimack College made the leap to Division I FCS, the program accepted an unspoken challenge: prove you belong, every single week.
Now navigating life as an FCS Independent, the Warriors are taking on a slate packed with FBS programs and FCS heavyweights. Far from shrinking from the moment, Merrimack is doubling down on its identity—defined by relentless toughness, physical play, and an unwavering desire to test themselves against the best.