CIAC Preseason Top 25

September 13, 2024

The 2024 season kicks off tonight so here is our first Connecticut Top 25 poll of the season. 1. Darien- Blue Wave return several key starters including Georgia Tech commit Kevin Roche, tight end Charlie Thom and quarterback Ben Rolapp. They are well positioned to challenge New Canaan. 2. New Canaan- Rams graduated several key starters from last season’s state title team but do return quarterback Luke Robinson. Lou Marinelli’s……

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CIAC Class LL and Class L previews

September 13, 2024

Courtesy of Staples Football Class LL 5 teams to watch: Staples, West Haven, Greenwich, Southington, Fairfield Prep 5 players to watch: Peter Vomvolakis, OL/DL (Greenwich), Nick Conlan, QB (West Haven), Mason Frey RB/LB (Fairfield Prep), Eddie van der Merwe, OL/DL (Staples), Ejai Presley, QB/WR (Stamford) Outlook: Defending Class LL champion Staples graduated a slew of players most notably quarterback Caleb Smith who is off to UConn. They do return offensive lineman……

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CIAC Class MM and M Preview

September 13, 2024

Class MM 5 teams to watch: Cheshire, Masuk, Holy Cross, Wilton, Windsor 5 players to watch: Drew Caouette, QB (Holy Cross), Imanuel Cox (Windsor), Nick Fox, LB (Masuk), Joey Hagerty, QB (Wilton), Gavin and Shane Walker, WR’s/DB’s (Masuk) Outlook: Cheshire graduated a talented class led by Notre Dame lax commit Matt Jeferey. Despite that, the Rams return some good talent starting with quarterback Aniston Marsh and running back/linebacker Taylor Rochford and……

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CIAC Class SS Preview

September 12, 2024

Image courtesy of Max Preps 5 teams to watch : Joel Barlow, Granby/Canton, Sheehan, Windham, Killingly 5 players to watch: Scott Romano RB/LB (Barlow), Vincent Forte QB (Granby/Canton), Peter Bocompani, WR/DB (Plainville), Anthony Oates, OL/LB (Killingly), Malachi Fowler, OL/LB (Windham) Outlook: Joel Barlow appears to be the early favorite in Class SS. The two time champions return a talented group led by fullback Scott Romano. Barlow runs the triple option and……

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College Football Dudes of the Week: Week 2

September 11, 2024

Image courtesy of Boston College Thomas Castellanos headlines our College Dudes of the Week. Wednesdays are for the dudes! Here are our Dudes of the Week for Week 2 of the college football season in New England.  Boston College quarterback Thomas Castellanos completed 9-of-10 passes for 234 yards and 4 touchdown passes in a 56-0 win over Duquesne. DUDE! Boston College receiver Lewis Bond caught 5 passes for 98 yards……

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Top 16 Division 1 College Poll for Week 2

September 11, 2024

Boston College rolled, UNH and Holy Cross played a classic and CCSU impressed in a blowout win over Fordham. Here is our college poll for this week.  1. Boston College (2-0) – The 24th ranked Eagles roll led Duquesne, 56-0. They visit Missouri on Saturday in a huge early season showdown. 2. New Hampshire (1-1)- The Wildcats came from behind to beat Holy Cross, 21-20. Stonehill comes to town on……

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Seven points on the Patriots 16-10 win over the Bengals

September 9, 2024

(AP Photo/Jeff Dean) The Patriots opened the season with a 16-10 win over the Cincinnati Bengals. Thanks to an effective rushing attack and an opportunistic defense that sacked Joe Burrow three times and forced two turnovers, Jerod Mayo won his debut as head coach.  Here are seven points on the Patriots win.  1. Stevenson carries the day: The Patriots game plan was obvious. Run the football and lean on the…

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Patriots game plan vs. the Cincinnati Bengals

September 8, 2024

The Patriots will have their hands full against a solid Cincinnati roster but in the NFL, the talent gap isn’t as wide. With a good plan in all three phases, the Patriots could win this game.  Here is our offensive, defensive and special teams plan for today’s game.  Offense: -Chip Hendricksen and Hubbard in pass protection. It helps the offensive tackles and it sets up the screen game. -Move the…

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