Ernie Adams named interim head coach at Phillips Academy

February 17, 2026

Phillips Academy has turned to a legendary figure from its own past to lead the “Big Blue” football program into the 2026 season. Ernie Adams, the longtime New England Patriots research director and a central figure in the franchise’s six Super Bowl titles, has been named the program’s interim head coach. Rivals Andy Villamarzo was first to confirm the news with the school.

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Patriots well positioned this off-season to build on last season

February 17, 2026

AP Photo The Patriots enter the 2026 offseason in a rare and enviable position, balancing the momentum of a Super Bowl appearance with the flexibility to further fortify their roster. Currently ranked 11th in available cap space and 13th in draft capital—averaging out to the 12th most resourceful outlook in the league—the franchise is primed to build upon the foundation that turned them into reigning AFC Champions. Much of this…

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Tony Reno stepping down at Yale

February 17, 2026

In a major move for one of college football’s most storied programs, Tony Reno, the Joel E. Smilow ’54 Head Coach of Football at Yale, has announced his decision to step down due to health reasons.

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Will Wood receives Boston College offer

February 16, 2026

Xaverian Brothers quarterback Will Wood officially received a scholarship offer from Boston College. The offer, extended on Monday marks a pivotal moment for the Class of 2027 prospect, who has rapidly become one of the most coveted signal-callers in the Northeast.

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Patriots Journal for 2/16/26

February 16, 2026

It is the first Patriots Journal of the off-season so here we go. Plenty to talk about in this first edition. Cap Situation: The Patriots are expected to have roughly $40-$42 million in cap space going into the new league year but expect them to create even more cap space. Here is how: Extend Michael Onwenu and lower his expected $25 million dollar cap hit. Make the always difficult decision…

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Tom Unger officially named coach at West Haven

February 14, 2026

After serving as interim coach in 2025, Tom Unger was named the full time coach at West Haven High School.

The decision to hire Unger full time was made at the end of January according to GameTime CT. Unger led the Blue Devils to a 5-5 record last season, barely missing the playoffs.

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Brendan Costa Named Head Coach at Seekonk High School

February 13, 2026

SEEKONK — The Seekonk High School football program is entering a new era with a familiar face at the helm. Superintendent Rebecca Kidwell and Athletic Director Kathryn Manigan have officially announced the appointment of Brendan Costa as the school’s new Head Football Coach, effective Feb. 10.

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