UConn 4 Down preview: Merrimack Warriors (0-1) at UConn Huskies (0-1)

September 7, 2024

Kickoff: UConn will look to bounce back today at home against a tough Merrimack team. The Huskies lost 50-7 last week at Maryland. It was a disappointing result for a program with high expectations. Today is the first of eight home games this season for UConn.  Here four keys to the game for the Huskies. 1st Down: Who is the Q? Nick Evers started last week’s game but left in……

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CIAC Class S Preview

September 6, 2024

Photo courtesy of Max Preps Jacob Romanowski returns to pave the way for the Ansonia offense. Five teams to watch: Ansonia, Bloomfield, Cromwell-Portland, Capitol Prep Co-Op, Griswold-Wheeler  Five players to watch: Jacob Romanowski, OL/DL (Ansonia), Quintez Whittle, RB, (Ansonia) Hashim Jones ATH, (Capital Prep), Luke Cassidy QB, (Griswold-Wheeler), Patrick McGugan, RB/LB, (Stonington)  Outlook: Ansonia, Bloomfield and Cromwell-Portland are once again the three teams to watch in Class S. Bloomfield graduated a……

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Frey leads the way for a Fairfield Prep team looking to get back into championship contention

September 5, 2024

When you talk to Mason Frey, the first thing you notice is that he is an impressive young man. The Navy Football commit is passionate about life and playing football at Fairfield Prep. So when he was asked about the team’s 4-7 season in 2023, he gave a very candid assessment of what was an interesting season for the Jesuits.  “Last season was very difficult for not only the team……

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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…

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

September 4, 2024

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……

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

September 3, 2024

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…

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Top 16 Division 1 College Poll for Week 1

September 3, 2024

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……

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

September 2, 2024

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……

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5 observations from our visit with the Brown Bears

August 31, 2024

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……

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NEFJ Preseason All-Division 1 College Teams

August 30, 2024

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,……

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