After another fantastic year around Massachusetts, we present the 2025 NEFJ All-State teams. Credit to Tyler Amaral, who the majority of the work on this. The talent in the region has never been better, and this list proves that. Congratulations to everyone that made it and we can’t wait to see you all in 2026! First Team Offense QB: Will Wood, Jr., Xaverian RB: Jack Fabiano, Sr., Masconomet RB: Gianni……
FOXBOROUGH- Patriots offensive tackle Thayer Munford has been here before, literally and figuratively. Munford is in his second stint with the Patriots this season after spending time with the Cleveland Browns earlier in the season. Originally drafted by the Las Vegas Raiders in 2022, Munford is familiar with Patriots offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels after playing for him in Las Vegas. After three seasons in Vegas, Munford was released and signed…
By John Sapochetti NEFJ Contributor In the long, storied history of Boston sports, there have been many individual team rivalries. Red Sox – Yankees is the greatest rivalry in Major League Baseball. The Celtics, winners of 18 NBA Championships, have had decades long duels with the Philadelphia 76ersand the Los Angeles Lakers. The Bruins, most natural rival is the Montréal Canadiens. Although, for the first 60 years of this matchup,…
Boston College is expected to hire Mike Hart as its new running backs coach. The news, was first reported by Matt Zenitz of CBS Sports. Hart, the all-time leading rusher in Michigan history, arrives at Alumni Stadium with an elite pedigree as both a record-breaking player and a championship-winning assistant.
UConn has added a significant piece in the transfer portal as former Tennessee quarterback Jake Merklinger officially committed to the Huskies earlier today. The commitment is a major acquisition for new head coach Jason Candle, who is looking to infuse the roster with high-level talent as he begins his tenure in Storrs.
I got a chance to catch up with former Minnechaug stand out Dajzuan Johnson about his recent decision to transfer from UNH and commit to Wake Forest.
Courtesy of A.J Hairston The Merrimack College football program has secured a pivotal piece for its future offensive success on Wednesday, as former University of Massachusetts quarterback A.J. Hairston officially announced his commitment to the Warriors via the transfer portal. The move brings a high-upside signal-caller with FBS starting experience to North Andover, providing head coach Mike Gennetti and his staff with a physically gifted athlete capable of leading the……
Former Merrimack and Maine signal-caller Ayden Pereira officially committed to Georgia State on Sunday. The New Hampshire native and former Central Catholic standout arrives in Atlanta as a mid-year enrollee with multiple years of eligibility remaining. Pereira brings his dual-threat capabilities to the Sun Belt Conference.
By John Sapochetti NEFJ Contributor One of the most used phrases in football is, “It’s not about the X’s and O’s, but the Ja’Marr’s and the Joes.” Sorry for the editorial license, I couldn’t resist. While being poetic and partially true, coaching does have a massive impact in the fortunes of a football team. To prove that point, look to the sidelines on Sunday at 3:00 when the 15-3 New…
Former Patriots executive and coach Nick Caserio leads the Texans organization (Courtesy of the Houston Chronicle) The Houston Texans beat the Pittsburgh Steelers on Monday night, 30-6 to advance to the Divisional Round of the AFC Playoffs. The Patriots will take on the Texans at 3 pm on Sunday. There are plenty of former Patriots staffer and players from the Belichick era currently employed by the Texans. The return to…