Author: John Sarianides

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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Veteran Moses impressed by rookie Campbell’s eagerness & talent

May 21, 2025
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FOXBOROUGH, MA – New England Patriots veteran offensive lineman Morgan Moses, entering his 12th NFL season, has quickly become a key mentor for rookie Will Campbell, the team’s fourth overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft. And it appears the young tackle has already made a significant impression. Moses, whose locker is strategically placed next to Campbell’s, has lauded the rookie’s approach to the game, highlighting his eagerness to learn…

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5 reasons why Drake Maye struggled in Tuesday’s OTA practice

May 21, 2025
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Drake Maye’s struggles during the New England Patriots’ first OTA practice open to the media can be attributed to several factors. It’s important to remember that these are early-offseason practices, and struggles are common for quarterbacks, especially rookies or those learning new systems. I hate to say it, but Maye struggling is not that much of a surprise.  Here are five reasons why Drake Maye likely struggled:  1. Learning a…

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5 takeaways from Mike Vrabel’s OTA media availability

May 20, 2025
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Here are five key takeaways from Mike Vrabel’s press conference on Tuesday as the Patriots kicked off their latest OTA session. Vrabel touched on a variety of topics from practice, to Drake Maye to joint practices with the Washington Commanders to Rhamondre Stevenson’s absence. Emphasis on Operational Efficiency and Fundamentals: Vrabel stressed the importance of core operational aspects during these early, non-padded practices. He wants to see clean huddle breaks,…

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Recruiting Visit with Avon Old Farms offensive tackle Charlie Thom

May 20, 2025
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Former Darien standout tight end Charlie Thom has transferred to Avon Old Farms. The 6’7 275 pound Thom has been one of the hottest names in recruiting circles this off-season. Coming off of a great performance at last week’s showcase day, Thom’s stock is rising. He has 18 offers from schools like UConn, Nebraska, Syracuse, Wake Forest, URI, Dartmouth and Princeton.  We caught up with Thom this week and talked…

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Catching up with Xaverian’s Dave Chiavegato after his commitment to UMass

May 20, 2025
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Xaverian standout athlete Dave Chiavegato announced on Monday evening that he was committing to UMass. Chiavegato cited UMass Joe Harasymiak offering him in person and developing a relationship with him as the reasons he committed to the Minutemen. Here is our interview with Chiavegato. He talks about what went into his decision, his future with UMass and his final season at Xaverian.  NEFJ: Why did you decide to commit to…

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UMass Transfer Portal Update

May 19, 2025
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Courtesy of UMass Athletics The UMass Minutemen football program, under the direction of first-year head coach Joe Harasymiak, has experienced significant activity in the NCAA Transfer Portal leading up to the 2025 season.1 As UMass prepares for its return to the Mid-American Conference (MAC), the coaching staff has been actively reshaping the roster through both incoming and outgoing transfers. Influx of Talent via the Portal: Harasymiak and his staff have……

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Recapping the 2025 Connecticut NEPSAC Showcase Day

May 19, 2025
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The Connecticut NEPSAC Schools once again left a lasting impression during Monday’s Showcase Day. As always, the top rising seniors worked and impressed but there were also some underclassmen that made their mark. Here are some observations. *Cheshire quarterback Keegan Croucher really turned some heads and proved why he is one of the two best signal callers in New England in the 2027 class. He showed good touch, timing and…

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