John Sarianides

Recruiting Round-Up: Recapping the week that was in local recruiting

June 28, 2024

Image courtesy of AOF Football Several members of the Class of 2025 announced their commitments this week. Here are some thoughts on the players who committed this week and other happenings. Catholic Memorial J.D Rayner committed to James Madison. The 6-5 270 tight end and defensive end has good length, plays with good strength and can anchor against the run. He will fit in well both schematically and from a…

Shuffain named new Head Football Coach at Sharon

June 27, 2024

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After months of waiting to find out who their coach is going to be, Sharon High School football players can breathe a sigh of relief. Ben Shuffain takes over for Dave Morse who stepped away at the end of last season after 13 seasons at the helm. Shuffain, a 1999 graduate of Sharon High School is returning to his alma mater after guiding Carver to it’s first South Shore League……

Talking ball with M2 Quarterback Academy’s Mike McCarthy

June 24, 2024

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I recently had a chance to talk some ball with M2 Quarterback Academy founder and owner Mike McCarthy. We talked about this year’s showdown at Stonehill College and we looked ahead to next year’s showdown. Here is some of what Coach McCarthy had to say. NEFJ: Coach, just some thoughts on this year’s showcase from an operational, numbers standpoint. MM: “First off I want to thank Stonehill College and Coach…

Catching up with former Leavitt quarterback Noah Carpenter

June 24, 2024

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I recently had the opportunity to talk to former Leavitt standout quarterback Noah Carpenter. The Maine Gatorade Player Of the Year is a multi-time state champion and one of the top signal callers in New England. We talked about everything, from his time at Leavitt to getting his opportunity to play Division One football and baseball at the University of Maine. Here is some of what Noah had to say…….

Yale’s Wheeler gets career opportunity this spring with the Chicago Bears

June 24, 2024

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Image courtesy of Yale Athletics Yale offensive line coach and run game coordinator Stefon Wheeler got the opportunity of a lifetime recently as an intern with the Chicago Bears during OTA’s and mini- camp. Wheeler participated in the Bill Walsh Diversity Coaching Fellowship Program. He spent 11 days working with Matt Eberflus and his staff. Wheeler says the chance to work with Eberflus and the Bears staff was an eye……

Pirates Preview: Massachusetts Pirates (6-6) at Jacksonville Sharks (2-9)

June 22, 2024

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The Pirates will look to bounce back after a tough 52-51 loss to the San Antonio Gunslingers last week. The offense did their part but the defense struggled once again. The league’s top rated offense had their way, especially in the second half. Tonight is a must win for the Pirates if they want to stay in playoff contention in the Eastern Division. This will be the second meeting all-time…

Patriots sign Rhamondre Stevenson to four year, $36 million dollar extension

June 21, 2024

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The Patriots have signed running back Rhamondre Stevenson to a four year, $36 million dollar extension. It includes $17 million in guarantees. The deal was first announced by ESPN’s Adam Schefter. Stevenson said during mandatory minicamp that the two sides were “pretty close”. Well, it appears his agent and Patriots Executive of Football Operations Eliot Wolf got the deal done. The Patriots drafted Stevenson in the fourth round of the…

Cole Strange tore his patellar tendon according to report

June 19, 2024

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According to ESPN’s Mike Reiss, Patriots guard Cole Strange tore his patellar tendon last season and that is why he has been out of action since the injury. Strange suffered in the injury in his left knee. As a result, Patriots coach Jerod Mayo deemed Strange “month to month” when he met with the media during OTA’s. The Patriots repped second year guard Sidy Sow at left guard this spring….

St. Mary’s wins a thriller over Leominster in the Girls Flag Football Championship

June 19, 2024

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FOXBOROUGH- St. Mary’s scored on a late touchdown catch by Kaileigh Patterson to beat defending champion Leominster 18-13 in the second annual Girls Flag Championship at Gillette Stadium. Patterson, a sixth grader and the daughter of Spartans coach Terrell Patterson stole the show as she was one of the top performers of the evening. She opened the scoring in the championship game with a pick six and she sealed for…

Chewing on the B.O.N.E. 10 observations from the Best of New England Camp

June 16, 2024

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SPRINGFIELD- The Best of New England camp has become an annual tradition in New England. It is a camp that allows young men to show what they can do on the field in front of over 100 college coaches. It has also becoming a meeting place of sorts for college coaches as they enter the summer. Here are ten observations from our visit on Friday. New England has a plethora……