Author: John Sarianides

Former Patriots tight end Don Hasselbeck passes away

April 15, 2025
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FILE PHOTO Former Patriots tight end Don Hasselbeck passed away on Monday at the age of 70. Hasselbeck’s son Matt broke the news on social media last night. Hasselbeck died after suffering cardiac arrest at his home. “He was a great husband, father, grandfather, friend, coach, player, coworker, artist, mentor, and storyteller,” Matt Hasselbeck wrote on social media. “Despite being an All-American at Colorado and a Super Bowl Champion with the…

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Patriots Draft: 20 players the Patriots could draft in the first round

April 14, 2025
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The Patriots have the fourth pick in the draft and conventional wisdom says they will stand pat and take either the best player available or fill a need like offensive tackle. With Mike Vrabel taking over, there is a sense of uncertainty in terms of what the Patriots will do. Will they stick and pick or will they entertain trade offers and move down? No one knows. One thing is……

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5 observations from the Boston College spring finale

April 13, 2025
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Images courtesy of Boston College Athletics /NEFTBJ Boston College wrapped up spring football on Saturday. We were on hand and here are our thoughts on the Eagles as they enter year two of the Bill O’Brien era. Quarterbacks wrap up a strong spring: Admittedly, I thought the quarterbacks were up and down on Saturday. Redshirt Senior Grayson James had the better overall day. He did throw an interception but he……

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Pirates Four Down Preview: Fishers Freight (2-0) at Massachusetts Pirates (0-2)

April 12, 2025
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Kickoff: The Pirates are back after a bye week. They will look to pick up their first win of the season when they host the undefeated expansion Freight. The Freight have wins over Northern Arizona and Tulsa. The Pirates meanwhile opened the season with back to back losses to Jacksonville and Quad City. They will look to pick y their first win against a talented Fishers team. Here are three…

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Ansonia coach Tom Brockett retires after a legendary run with the Chargers

April 11, 2025
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WTNH-Sports video photo One of the best high school football coach’s in Connecticut High School the past 20 years announced he is retiring on Thursday. Tom Brockett called it a career after 19 seasons as head coach of the Chargers.  Brockett’s run at Ansonia was impressive. He won 215 games, lost just 18 games, won 8 state titles including the 2024 Class S title and he had 7 undefeated seasons…….

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Patriots announce Edelman, Mankins and Vinatieri as Hall of Fame finalists

April 10, 2025
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Image courtesy of the New England Patriots The Patriots announced Julian Edelman, Logan Mankins and Adam Vinatieri as the three finalists for the Patriots Hall of Fame. One of the three will join Bill Parcells who is going in as a contributor. Patriots owner Robert Kraft announced that Parcells would be going into the Hall of Fame last week at the NFL Owners Meetings. Parcells became the 36th person to…

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Underclassmen Spotlight: Tres Walker, QB, Falmouth (ME) High School

April 10, 2025
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We had a chance to catch up with Falmouth (ME) High School quarterback Tres Walker recently. Walker led Falmouth to the Class B state title last season as a junior. The Navigators went undefeated at 11-0. He threw for 1,923 yards and 27 touchdown passes. He only threw four interceptions. Walker’s backstory is fantastic and a testament to his hard work. Get to know Falmouth junior quarterback Tres Walker. NEFJ:……

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Patriots Draft Preview: Running Backs

April 10, 2025
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The Patriots are in the market for a running back but they probably won’t take one early. I would expect them to address the position on day three. With Rhamondre Stevenson and Antonio Gibson both under contract, the goal is to find a running back who can complement them and give the team a legitimate third down back who can play in passing situations.  With Josh McDaniels back calling the……

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