Adam Kurkjian

MIAA Division 5 and 6 previews

August 22, 2024

Division 5 Five teams to watch: Foxboro, Shawsheen, Hanover, Apponequet, Bishop Fenwick Five players to watch: Ben Angelini, RB, Foxboro; Sidney Tildsley, QB, Shawsheen; Brody Joly, RB, Apponequet; Aidan Boutin, RB/LB, Hanover; AJ Pinet, RB/DB, Dedham. Outlook: Unlike Division 7 and 8, we are not expecting parity out of D5. The team that won this division last year, Foxboro, actually had a junior-heavy team in 2023, and is coming back……

MIAA Division 7 and 8 previews

August 21, 2024

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Division 7 Five teams to watch: Uxbridge, Clinton, Mashpee, Wahconah, Cohasset Five players to watch: Cam LaChapelle, RB, Uxbridge; Ethan Frisch, TE/RB/LB/DE, Clinton; Michael Wildfire, QB, Cohasset; Ty Holmes, RB, West Bridgewater; Dominic Matteodo, QB, Mashpee Outlook: This will be an interesting division this fall. Last year, Uxbridge proved to be a clear and capable best team, running the table and winning at Gillette over Amesbury. The Spartans lose too……

Ten MIAA teams to watch

August 17, 2024

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There are no shortage of teams to keep a close eye on this fall. Whether it be due to coaching changes, graduations, transfers or all the above. We’ve narrowed the list of teams that you’ll want to pay attention to down to 10. These 10 teams aren’t the best teams in the state or favorites in their respective divisions, but rather teams that have interesting storylines attached to them entering……

Ten intriguing MIAA nonleague games

August 17, 2024

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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……

3 things that stood out during Yale’s Ivy League Media Day appearance

August 13, 2024

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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……

3 things that stood out during Dartmouth’s Ivy League Media Day appearance

August 13, 2024

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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……

UConn open practice and five observations

August 10, 2024

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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 gets commitment from Arlington OT Brady Bekkenhuis

August 3, 2024

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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…

UMass Minutemen open 2024 practice

August 2, 2024

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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……

Brockton officially hires Jailson Silva as new coach

July 27, 2024

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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……