Adam Kurkjian

Report: UConn to promote Gordon Sammis to offensive coordinator

March 16, 2024

According to a report by Pete Thamel, UConn will promote Gordon Sammis from offensive line coach to offensive coordinator. He will replace Nick Charlton, who is going to take a position with the Cleveland Browns. Sammis joined the staff with coach Jim Mora two years ago. His entire career, Sammis has been an offensive line coach. From 2012 to 2014, Sammis was an offensive line coach, tight ends coach, and……

Recruiting Roundup: Leominster

March 14, 2024

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It could be a big year for the Leominster Blue Devils and coach Devin Gates. The team has loaded up its schedule with a difficult slate. The opponents include St. John’s of Shrewsbury, Milford, Doherty, Catholic Memorial, Westford Academy, Wachusett, Shrewsbury, and Algonquin. In other words, Leominster will not be hurting for strength of schedule points. In 2023, Leominster went 6-5, with a loss to St. John’s Prep in the……

UConn OC Nick Charlton to the Browns

March 13, 2024

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A major coaching move in the world of New England football took place Wednesday. Nick Charlton, the offensive coordinator for UConn the last two years, has accepted a position with the Cleveland Browns, according to Pete Thamel. Charlton will take over as an offensive assistant/run-game specialist with the Browns. Charlton was previously the head coach at the University of Maine, where he was the youngest head coach in D1. His……

Bentley coach Saj Thakkar talks recruiting

March 9, 2024

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Recruiting can be a funny thing sometimes. Colleges tend to fall in love with a player that fits every physical category. Is the player 6-foot-2? Does he weigh 225 pounds? Does he run a 4.4-second 40-yard dash? Those are all valid questions, and at some places, if a player does not fit that bill, he won’t play. And, at the end of the day, there’s nothing wrong with those benchmarks…….

Recruiting Roundup: Milford

March 7, 2024

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The arrival of the Olson family to the Milford Scarlet Hawks program has been nothing short of an excellent thing. Under head coach Dale Olson and his brother, Dana, an assistant, Milford has been more than competitive in one of the top leagues in Massachusetts, the Hockomock League’s Kelley-Rex Division. Starting in 2021, Milford has won 29 games to just seven losses. In the last two seasons, the Hawks have……

Catholic Memorial’s Marcelino Antunes Jr. commits to Boston College

March 3, 2024

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New Boston College coach Bill O’Brien scored a big commitment this weekend — literally. Class of 2026 offensive tackle Marcelino Antunes Jr. of Catholic Memorial gave his verbal commitment to BC. It is not difficult to see why Antunes was a target for the Eagles. He stands 6-foot-7, 290 pounds, with an 83-inch wingspan. Those are the type of measurables that fit perfectly with a prototypical offensive tackle. Antunes also……

Recruiting Roundup: Walpole

February 29, 2024

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Walpole had a season in 2023 worthy of its rich tradition. The Timberwolves made it to the D3 state title game and lost to Milton at Gillette Stadium. During the season, Walpole earned a win over Milton, and others over Milford, Weymouth, Mansfield, Wellesley, Braintree, Hingham, Shrewsbury, and Wachusett. Basically, if you’re telling the story of strong football programs in Massachusetts, you cannot leave out Walpole. Even despite losing some……

Recruiting Roundup: Milton Academy

February 22, 2024

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It is no secret that New England is quickly becoming a hotbed for quarterbacks. And for as many as there are across the region, one of the best — and in some evaluators’ eyes, the very best — might be a class of 2026 product. That player is Milton Academy’s Qur’an McNeill. He started varsity for the first time this past season. And with McNeill’s combination of size, athleticism, accuracy,……

Lincoln-Sudbury hires Justin McKay as new head coach

February 21, 2024

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After a short wait, Lincoln-Sudbury has a new head coach. That man is Justin McKay, who most recently served as the program’s defensive coordinator. McKay takes over for Jim Girard, who had an excellent run as the L-S coach. L-S announced that McKay would be the new coach via Twitter. McKay had been defensive coordinator over the past five seasons, and has experience as a head coach. Girard went 39-11……

Matty Augustine of Brunswick picks Notre Dame

February 20, 2024

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Yet another blue-chip offensive linemen picked Notre Dame today when Brunswick’s Matty Augustine committed to the Fighting Irish. Augustine, a three-star prospect according to 247sports.com, is the second-ranked player of any position in Connecticut for the 2025 class. The number one player, Choate offensive tackle Will Black, is also committed to Notre Dame. The Irish are simply dominating offensive linemen in New England. Notre Dame also has the commitment of…