Image courtesy of CIAC Sports By Rob Gullo & Andy Close NEFJ Correspondents It’s time to put a bow on the 2025 high school football season in the state of Connecticut. Greenwich (Class LL), New Canaan (Class L), Windsor (Class MM), Berlin (Class M), Hand (Class SS), and Sheehan (Class S) all captured state titles over the weekend. New Canaan completes a wire-to-wire run as the top team in our……
Anderson and Dailey hires illustrate O’Brien’s desire to tie recruiting and NFL development together
Bill O’Brien’s recent hirings of offensive line coach Kurt Anderson and wide receivers coach Joe Dailey illustrate that O’Brien not only values good coaches who can recruit, he also wants coaches who have NFL experience and can develop players,
Boston College hires Ryan Bartow as Assistant General Manager
Boston College Football is continuing to strengthen its operational and recruiting framework under Head Coach Bill O’Brien, officially announcing the hire of Ryan Bartow as the program’s new Assistant General Manager. Bartow joins the Eagles with two decades of extensive experience in recruiting and player personnel, positioning him as a crucial asset alongside recently hired General Manager Kenyatta Watson.
Penn introduces Rick Santos as George A. Munger Head Football Coach
PHILADELPHIA, PA — The University of Pennsylvania ushered in a new chapter for its storied football program today, formally introducing Rick Santos as the George A. Munger Head Football Coach. Santos, a proven winner and one of the most decorated players in FCS history, leaves his alma mater, the University of New Hampshire, to take the helm of the Quakers in the Ivy League.
UConn’s Skyler Bell Makes History as AP First Team All-American
STORRS, CT — University of Connecticut wide receiver Skyler Bell cemented his place in program lore today, earning a prestigious First Team All-American selection from the Associated Press (AP). Bell’s selection is a historic moment for the Huskies, as he becomes the first player in UConn football history to be named to the AP’s First Team.
Despite the ending, Gillette Stadium returned to playoff form vs. Buffalo
For the first time in a long time, Patriots fans woke up Monday morning lamenting a loss. It seemed as if New England would never lose again on the magical ride that’s been the 2025 season. But, Buffalo did what championship teams do, dominating the second half before finding a way to win a tough, old school division game on the road. The Patriots lost the chance to celebrate an…
O’Brien hires Kurt Anderson as offensive line coach and Joe Dailey as receivers coach
Boston College football head coach Bill O’Brien has moved swiftly to fill two vacancies on his offensive staff, reportedly hiring Kurt Anderson as the school’s new offensive line coach and bringing back Joe Dailey to coach the wide receivers.
After tough loss to the Bills, Patriots cannot afford to “lose to them twice” next week against the Ravens
Courtesy of USATI FOXBOROUGH – There is an old adage in coaching when you lose to a rival. “Don’t let them beat you twice.” The Patriots cannot afford to lose to the Ravens next week after losing a heartbreaker to the Bills today. Putting this one behind them as quick as possible is key. The Patriots have to watch the film tomorrow, correct the mistakes this week and move on….
7 Points on the Patriots 35-31 loss to the Bills
FOXBOROUGH- The Patriots blew a 21-0 lead en route to a 35-31 loss to the Buffalo Bills, snapping their 10 game winning streak. After building a 24-7 halftime lead, the Patriots were outscored 28-10 in the second half. Here are seven observations from today’s game. 1. Blew it! The Patriots blew this game, plain and simple. Sure, there were some questionable calls by the officials but the Patriots gave this…
Bills 35, Patriots 31 – Pats blow 21-point first half lead, lose chance to clinch AFC East title at home
Image courtesy of ESPN FOXBOROUGH – This was supposed to be a day like so many back in the mid-2000s. Tailgates were firing by 9:00 a.m. Rte. 1 was backed up by 9:30. Snowy, sold out Gillette Stadium was rocking on Sunday and for a while, it seemed like there would be quite a celebration for the new AFC East champs as the Patriots built two 21-point leads in the…