Author: John Sarianides

Looking ahead to Phase 3 of the Patriots offseason program

May 27, 2025
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As the New England Patriots enter Phase 3 of their 2025 offseason program, the intensity of the practices will ramp up in the next two weeks. The Organized Team Activities (OTAs) and mandatory minicamp, marks the first real opportunity for the new coaching staff, led by Mike Vrabel, to see their new and returning players in a more competitive, albeit non-contact, setting. With a new offensive coordinator in Josh McDaniels…

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Can Boston College win 7 or more games in 2025? Yes, but a tough schedule will be challenging

May 27, 2025
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Boston College Athletics As the 2025 college football season approaches, Boston College finds itself at an interesting juncture under second-year head coach Bill O’Brien. After a 7-5 regular season in 2024, expectations are tempered but hopeful. The Eagles face a challenging schedule with some key roster changes, making their 2025 win total a subject of debate. The Over/Under for Boston College’s 2025 win total is likely to hover around 6.5……

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Final wrap up on the Massachusetts showcase days

May 26, 2025
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Showcase week officially wrapped up on Wednesday night with the Merrimack Valley Conference Showcase. Over the course of the past two weeks, we had four showcase days in the Bay State. Here is a quick recap from each of the showcase days. Hockomock represents: College coaches I have spoken with told me that they were impressed with the Hockomock League Showcase. 25 college coaches showed up to watch 100 players…

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Can the Patriots win more than a projected 8.5 games in 2025? We break it down

May 24, 2025
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After going 4-13 in back to back seasons, the New England Patriots are looking to turn a corner in 2025 under new head coach Mike Vrabel and a revamped roster. DraftKings, among other sportsbooks, has set the Patriots’ over/under win total at 6.5 to 8.5 games, with some showing 7.5 as a prominent line. This range reflects a significant jump from the past two seasons and signals a newfound optimism…

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Underclassmen Spotlight: Webber Marx, QB, St. Paul’s School

May 24, 2025
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Courtesy of Webber Marx X account Webber Marx is one of the top quarterbacks in a loaded 2027 quarterback group in New England. We had the opportunity to catch up with Webber and got to know him as a player and as a person. Here is our interview with Webber Marx.  NEFJ: Talk about your football journey. When did you start playing football? What attracted you to the sport? WM:…

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Recruiting Visit: Nathan Rivera, OL/DL, North Attleboro

May 23, 2025
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We got a chance to catch up with North Attleboro standout offensive and defensive lineman Nathan Rivera. Rivera is one of the top two way lineman in the Hockomock League and he is primed for a big season. Here is our conversation with Nathan. He was gracious enough to time from his busy school and lacrosse schedule. NEFJ: How has the off-season gone for you so far? What have you…

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Boston College Transfer Portal Update

May 23, 2025
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Brian Fluharty-Imagn Images Boston College has been actively shaping its roster through the NCAA Transfer Portal. The spring transfer window, which closed on April 25th, saw both significant arrivals and departures, indicating a strategic effort to retool the team for the upcoming season. As of this post, 17 new players are entering the program via the portal. Key Arrivals Bolstering the Eagles’ Roster: Boston College has been aggressive in bringing……

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UConn Transfer Portal Update

May 22, 2025
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G Fiume/Getty Images As the calendar inches closer to summer workouts, the UConn Huskies football program’s activity in the NCAA Transfer Portal has largely settled, with Head Coach Jim Mora and his staff having made significant strides in reshaping the roster for the 2025 season. While the initial flurry of entries and commitments has subsided since the April transfer window closed, the current outlook indicates a well-defined plan to elevate……

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