John Sarianides

MIAA Football Committee moves forward with revised MHSFCA Plan

February 13, 2025

The MIAA Football Committee voted on Wednesday in a 6-5 margin to submit a new proposal to the Tournament Management Committee for final approval. Under the proposal, schools would play a 10-game regular season. The regular season would end on Thanksgiving Day. Eight teams per division would qualify for the playoffs, 64 total. The quarterfinal games would be played the Tuesday following Thanksgiving, the semifinals would be played the next……

Underclassman Spotlight: Orion Yates, QB, Champlain Valley Union High School

February 12, 2025

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Image courtesy of Orion Yates/CVU In our inagural edition of the Underclassmen Spotlight, I got a chance to chat with Champlain Valley Union Quarterback Orion Yates about his special sophomore season, winning Gatorade Player of the Year and what is next for this Vermont rising star. Orion comes from a football family and his maturity is evident when you talk to him. He is a special young man. Here is……

Eagles gave NFL a blue print to beating the Chiefs; Patriots need to follow it

February 12, 2025

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Getty Images The Philadelphia Eagles destroyed the Kansas City Chiefs in Super Bowl LIX and in the process gave the NFL yet another blueprint as to how to stop an all-time great quarterback. Get consistent pressure on him. We saw it previously in 2020 with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Mahomes and of course in with Tom Brady versus the New York Giants. If you can get consistent pressure with…

Brian Belichick and Mike Pelligrino land new jobs

February 11, 2025

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It did not take long but former Patriots safeties coach Brian Belichick and former cornerback coach Mike Pelligrino have landed new jobs. Belichick will be joining his father and brother at North Carolina while Pelligrino was hired by the Buffalo Bills to work with their secondary. Pelligrino’s role has yet to be revealed but he could be replacing new Patriots safeties coach Scott Booker as the Bills safeties coach. Pellegrino,…

New England football legend Dick Jauron passes away at 74

February 9, 2025

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Courtesy of Yale Athletics Former Chicago Bears and Buffalo Bills Head Coach Dick Jauron passed away on Saturday at the age of 74. Jauron died after a battle with cancer. Jauron was known for his career as an NFL coach but around these parts, he was remembered as one of the best high school players in Massachusetts history at Swampscott High School and for his time at Yale where he…

College Football Journal for 2/9/25

February 9, 2025

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It was a busy week in local college football with the second national signing day on Wednesday. Here are some thoughts on the week that was in college football in New England. Big week for B.C in Cali: Boston College landed two key 2027 recruits this week in Furian and Wesley Watts. Both are three star prospects who have a lot of upside and a chance to develop into five……

Patriots Journal for 2/9/25

February 9, 2025

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It is Super Bowl Sunday but we are solely focused on the Patriots and the latest happenings around the team. Here ten thoughts on the week that was for the Patriots. Super Bowl Sunday is here. Super local flavor: Super LIX has a lot of local connections to both the area and the Patriots. Chiefs Senior Vice President of Football Operations and Strategy Chris Shea is a Belmont native and B.C…

New England High School Journal for February 9th, 2025

February 9, 2025

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Here is the first off-season edition of the New England High School Journal. It is a weekly feature As usual, there is plenty to talk about. Let’s go! DiLoreto returns home: Everett bringing back Rob DiLoreto for a second tour of duty is a great move. The program is in a tough spot. Rob is an accomplished coach and an Everett native who gets the community and the kids. He……

Patriots staff is experienced on offense but lacks the same experience on defense

February 8, 2025

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Jamie Sabau-USA TODAY Sports The Patriots officially announced their staff on Wednesday and while there is a good blend of experience and a diverse blend of backgrounds, the offensive side of the staff is far more experienced than the defensive side. The offensive staff features Josh McDaniels, who we all know his pedigree around here and Doug Marrone who was the former head coach of the Jacksonville Jaguars and has…

Catching up with Vincent Busa after his commitment to Sacred Heart

February 8, 2025

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Courtesy of Vincent Busa’s X account I got a chance to catch up with Vincent Busa after his commitment to Sacred Heart earlier today. It was a trying week for Busa but in the end, it all worked for him and he is excited about being a Pioneer. Here is my interview with Busa. NEFJ: Why did you commit to Sacred Heart? What appealed to you about the program? VB:……