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The Patriots sign mammoth offensive tackle Caleb Jones

September 4, 2024

The Patriots have signed former Green Bay Packers offensive tackle Caleb Jones to their practice squad. In a corresponding move, they released defensive end Brevin Allen. Jones, 24, was originally signed by Green Bay as a rookie free agent out of Indiana on May 2, 2022. The 6-foot-9, 370-pounder, began the 2022 season on the practice squad before being signed to the 53-man roster. Last season, he was active for…

Beating Florida State was great, but it’s only one game

September 4, 2024

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Image courtesy of Boston College Athletics Boston College upset Florida State on Monday night in a 28-13 win. It was a dominant performance from start to finish and the first win for the program in a season opener over a ranked opponent since 1976. The win has reinvigorated a Boston College fanbase that has been thirsting for a big win the past 10 years. Last night’s win was arguably the……

Mayo sets record straight on who is the boss in the building

September 3, 2024

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FOXBORO- Patriots coach Jerod Mayo met with the media on Monday and he was asked about how he delegates to his coordinators, specifically offensive coordinator Alex Van Pelt. Mayo was asked if Van Pelt has “free reign” when it comes to doing what he wants on offense. Mayo poured cold water on that notion and said that he will play a role in all facets of the team. “It’s not…

Top 16 Division 1 College Poll for Week 1

September 3, 2024

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Our first Top 16 poll of the season is here. The Boston College Eagles are number one after an impressive win on Monday night against Florida State. Rhode Island survived a hard fought game against Holy Cross to land the second spot on our poll. Here is the rest of our poll. As always, we welcome your feedback. 1. Boston College (1-0)- The Eagles kick off the Bill O’Brien era……

Conlan ready to lead West Haven back to the Class LL title game

September 2, 2024

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West Haven quarterback Nick Conlan still remembers the sting of losing the Class LL state game to Staples last season. Conlan, a three year starter going into this season wants another shot at getting back to the game and he knows what it is going to take to get there. “We need to focus on the goal and not take anything lightly we have the guys, the talent, and the……

5 observations from our visit with the Brown Bears

August 31, 2024

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Image courtesy of Brown Athletics PROVIDENCE- Brown made major strides last season finishing 5-5 but the expectations are much higher this season for a team that returns seven fifth year players and 23 seniors overall. Despite the higher expectations, Coach James Perry doesn’t look too far ahead. He wants his team to focus on the day to day and to have short and long term goals. It was the first……

NEFJ Preseason All-Division 1 College Teams

August 30, 2024

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Our fourth annual preseason All-Division One teams are here. As always, a lot of work goes into this list and we hope we recognized all the players that deserve the recognition. We do our best to promote the players and the programs. Here are our three teams and our Honorable Mention team. First Team Offense QB: Thomas Castellanos, Jr. Boston College RB: Jordan Fuller, Sr. Holy Cross RB: Kye Robichaux,……

Patriots make a flurry of roster moves

August 29, 2024

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The Patriots were busy on Wednesday, signing seven players who they released to their practice squad and claiming four other players. The Patriots claimed LB Curtis Jacobs off waivers from Kansas City, OT Demontrey Jacobs off waivers from Denver, DT Eric Johnson off waivers from Indianapolis and OT Zach Thomas off waivers from the Los Angeles Rams. In order to add those players, the Patriots cut CB Isaiah Bolden, DT…

3 observations of the Norwood at Walpole scrimmage

August 28, 2024

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WALPOLE- It was a beautiful afternoon to renew a rivalry at Walpole’s Turco Field as crosstown rivals Norwood and Walpole met in a game scrimmage. The long time rivals both return talented squads and are among the favorites in their respective leagues. Here three observations from the scrimmage. 1. Mustangs return good senior class: Norwood returns a good senior class led by Jack Dwyer, Drew Bartucca, Danny Russo and Brian……

Banner day for former local college players as they make NFL rosters

August 28, 2024

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Image courtesy of Thad Brown/WROC It was a great day for New England College Football on Tuesday as several former FCS players from the region made NFL rosters. Former Holy Cross star receiver Jalen Coker made the Carolina Panthers roster while fellow Crusader teammate C.J Hanson made the Kansas City Chiefs roster. Another former Crusader, defensive end Benton Whitley made the New York Giants roster. Former Yale All-Ivy League wide……