Author: John Sarianides

New England High School Coaching Hire Tracker

February 23, 2026
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Images courtesy of the Nichols College, Canton Public Schools, Portland Public Schools and the Hartford Courant We are tracking high school coaching hires in New England. If we missed a school or hire, let us know. Connecticut Ansonia High School- John Mihalko stepped down recently. Expectation is one of the other assistants will step into the role. UPDATE: Defensive coordinator Shane Kingsley is taking over the Chargers, maintaining continuity. He…

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2026 Patriots Scouting Combine Preview

February 23, 2026
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As the NFL descends on Indianapolis for the 2026 Scouting Combine, the New England Patriots find themselves in an unfamiliar yet enviable position: picking at the back end of the first round after a deep playoff run that culminated in a Super Bowl LX appearance.

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Who should stay, who should go when it comes to the Patriots unrestricted free agents

February 21, 2026
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Coming off a deep run that led all the way to Super Bowl LX, the New England Patriots enter the 2026 offseason with a roster that is remarkably stable. Unlike previous years of massive overhauls, the front office faces a “quality over quantity” dilemma with only a handful of unrestricted free agents (UFAs) hitting the market. The primary objective for Eliot Wolf and Mike Vrabel will be maintaining the defensive…

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10 New England Recruiting Steals for the Class of 2026

February 21, 2026
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The Class of 2026 features a diverse recruiting class that saw local high school football players end up at FBS, FCS, DII and DIII schools.

Several players from the region had productive high school hill careers and may have been under recruited in a sense. Now we aim to highlight these players and why the colleges or universities they committed to got a steal.

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Derby High School names Stone Belzo head coach

February 21, 2026
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The Derby Red Raiders have officially named Stone Belzo as the program’s next head football coach.

The announcement was made on Friday. Derby is seeking its first winning season in over a decade. Superintendent Matt Conway welcomed Belzo to the Red Raider family, highlighting a hire that brings both youthful energy and a pedigree rooted in a deep football lineage to the Naugatuck Valley League.

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Isaiah Rogers narrows his recruiting list down to 8 schools

February 20, 2026
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Courtesy of Isaiah Rogers X account Springfield Central running back Isaiah Rogers is down to eight schools in his recruitment. Rogers told 24/7’s Hayes Fawcett that he has narrowed down his list to the following schools. • Georgia • Indiana • Nebraska • Notre Dame • Penn State • UCLA • UNC • Virginia Tech The list is broad but Rogers has 17 offers so he clearly took his time……

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4 Reasons why an AJ Brown trade to the Patriots is highly unlikely

February 20, 2026
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Getty Images While the idea of A.J. Brown reuniting with Mike Vrabel in New England is a frequent “dream scenario” for Patriots fans, the logistical reality of such a trade in 2026 is a minefield of cap penalties and conflicting team timelines. Here is why an A.J. Brown trade to the Patriots would be incredibly complicated and highly unlikely: 1. The Eagles’ “Dead Money” Nightmare The biggest hurdle isn’t the…

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Patriots to pay Hollins bonus despite not reaching contract incentive

February 20, 2026
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(Photo by Kevin Sabitus/Getty Images)Getty Images In the high-stakes world of the NFL, where “business is business” usually serves as the cold justification for cutting players or withholding pay, the Patriots recently made a move that prioritized character over the bottom line. Reports surfaced on Friday on Friday that the team announced would pay wide receiver Mack Hollins a $400,000 bonus, despite the veteran falling just short of the statistical…

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