OK, so we’ve already done the top 10 out-of-state games to watch. Now, we want to look inward at 10 nonleague MIAA games that will bring the most intrigue. These aren’t necessarily the best 10 nonleague games, but 10 that perk our interest, and should do the same for you. There could be a mismatch here or there, but either way, we think these games are worth your while. All……
Yale has been on a roll in Ivy League football. The Bulldogs have won a share of the last two titles, and three of the last four completed seasons. This is a team that will contend again, and coach Tony Reno, linebacker Dean Shaffer, and tight end Ry Yates spoke at the Ivy League Media Day. Reno on the state of the program “We’re really fortunate at Yale. I think……
Dartmouth surprised everyone when the Big Green won a share of the Ivy League title last year. This team has the experience and talent to do it again. On Monday, coach Sammy McCorkle, linebacker Braden Mullen, and quarterback Jackson Proctor met with the media to discuss the upcoming season. McCorkle on last season, and the death of coach Buddy Teevens “Last season was definitely an emotional rollercoaster. I think it……
By Tony Catalina NEFJ Correspondent EAST HARTFORD — With their season set to kick off in three weeks and the home opener the following week, the 2024 UConn Huskies took the field at their home stadium for the first time this season on Saturday afternoon. The fans in attendance at “The Rent” got their first real chance to look at this year’s team as they try to gain back the……
Boston College remains hot with Massachusetts prospects in the class of 2026, as the Eagles got a commitment Saturday from Arlington offensive tackle Brady Bekkenhuis. Bekkenhuis is 6-foot-6, 295 pounds, and has the frame to play either interior offensive line or offensive tackle at the Power 4 level. He is athletic, and once he gets his hands on you, Bekkenhuis is going to finish that block. He can get it…
By Ryan Barry NEFJ Correspondent AMHERST — The UMass Minutemen officially began their 2024 campaign on Friday morning at McGuirk Alumni Stadium. With a heat index of 90 degrees at the first horn of camp, players were still excited as ever to hit the field despite the steamy conditions. For UMass coach Don Brown, who enters his third season leading the Minutemen in the FBS era since his return in……
It has been quite the process, but Brockton made it official Saturday. The Boxers have hired Jailson Silva as their next coach. Silva takes over for Jermaine Wiggins, who was the coach last year, in what became a controversial hire. Silva was an assistant on Wiggins’ staff, then was chosen as his successor. However, an individual contested Silva’s hire, and then the union contested that move on behalf of the……
PEABODY — It may have only been July, but it felt like September. On Thursday night at Bishop Fenwick in Peabody, BB&N and Lawrence Academy did battle in the finals of the Northeast 7v7 New England championship. The intensity was raised. When BB&N made a stop on the first Lawrence possession, the Knights were hooting and hollering like it was a regular season game. In the end, the Knights won,……
Central Connecticut State is coming off a 3-8 season, but is looking to bounce back in 2024. Here are three things that stood out about its NEC Media Day, where coach Adam Lechtenberg, kicker Jack Barnum, and cornerback Gavin Bryson spoke about the upcoming season. Lechtenberg on the return of running back Elijah Howard “Elijah’s a very talented kid. We’re excited he’s there, and we’ve got some added depth there……
The University of Rhode Island is coming off a 6-5 season, with three of those losses coming just by one score. The Rams are looking to build off that performance and take the next step as a program. On Wednesday, URI brought coach Jim Fleming, linebacker AJ Pena, and defensive lineman Westley Neal, Jr to CAA Media Day. Here are three things that stood out from their interviews. Fleming on……