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Catching up with Catholic Memorial’s Kise Flannery after his commitment to Harvard

April 2, 2025

We had an opportunity to catch up with Catholic Memorial quarterback Kise Flannery on Monday after he committed to Harvard. Here is what Kise had to say after announcing the news on Sunday evening. NEFJ: Aside from the great education, why else did you decide to commit to Harvard? KF: “Aside from the great education, the coaching staff was a huge reason I decided to commit to Harvard. Coach Aurich……

Capodice named new coach at Berlin High School

April 2, 2025

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Courtesy of Wesleyan Athletics A familiar name is taking over the Berlin, Connecticut Football Program. John Capodice, who won 98 games and a state title at the school is back. Capodice coached Berlin High School from 2004 to 2014 but then was abruptly relieved of his duties in 2015 when allegations of recruiting surfaced. Capodice’s resume at Berlin spoke for itself. He took the program to the playoffs nine times……

Bill Parcells to be inducted into the Patriots Hall of Fame as a contributor

April 1, 2025

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Getty Images In a move that was long overdue, the Patriots are inducting legendary coach and NFL Hall of Famer Bill Parcells into the team’s Hall of Fame as a contributor. Owner Robert Kraft made the announcement this morning at the NFL Owners Meetings in Palm Beach, Florida. The Patriots Hall of Fame committee is scheduled to meet on Thursday. Kraft said he personally called Parcells to tell him that he…

5 observations from our spring visit with Stonehill

March 31, 2025

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Courtesy of Stonehill Athletics EASTON- It was a cold, windy morning on the campus of Stonehill College but the tone and tempo of the Skyhawks practice warmed my heart as Eli Gardner’s squad was working hard in their second day in pads. Coming off of a disappointing one win season, Stonehill is looking to bounce back and turn things around. With almost the entire roster back, the Skyhawks are well……

Patriots release linebacker J’Whaun Bentley

March 29, 2025

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AP PHOTO/Carolyn Caster The Patriots released another veteran with a link to the dynasty years on Friday when they cut veteran linebacker J’Whaun Bentley. Bentley, 28, was originally a fifth-round draft pick (143rd overall) by the Patriots out of Purdue in the 2018 NFL Draft. Bentley played in 83 regular season games with 68 starts and registered 499 total tackles, 10½ sacks, 2 interceptions, 11 passes defensed, 4 forced fumbles…

Steamwheelers 37, Pirates 33: Pirates come up short, drop to 0-2

March 29, 2025

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Courtesy of the IFL The Pirates lost a back and forth affair to the Quad City Steamwheelers last night, 37-33 at the Tsongas Center. Pirates quarterback Kenji Bahar scored three touchdowns and threw his first touchdown pass of the season, but the Pirates could not hold off the Steamwheelers who rallied from behind to pick up the win. Bahar was the team’s leading rusher with 43 yards on 12 attempts…

Diggs signing is a positive step in the right direction. Let’s see if the Patriots can make it work

March 29, 2025

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The Patriots surprised the NFL on Tuesday by signing perennial pro bowl wide receiver Stefon Diggs to a three year, $69 million dollar contract. $26 million of it is guaranteed. The total break down of Diggs contract is as follows. Remember, it is important to look at the real money. • $16.6M fully guaranteed. • $22.6M injury guarantee. • $18.5M base pay in ’25. • $3.4M in per-game roster bonuses…

Bryant, Rhode Island Pro Day Recap

March 28, 2025

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SMITHFIELD- 22 prospects worked out in front of scouts from the Patriots, Packers and the Hamilton Tigers Cats on Wednesday afternoon. The players went through the typical pro day workout of benching, vertical jumping, the 40 yard dash, three cone shuttle and the L drill. The workout was led by Patriots Personnel Coordinator Brian Smith. Normally, this pro day coincides the same day as the UConn pro day but they…

UMass Pro Day Recap

March 26, 2025

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Images courtesy of UMass Athletics By Andrew Guindon NEFJ Correspondent AMHERST – Seven NFL scouts lined up in the Amherst bubble field on Wednesday as 18 players from UMass and four from various regional schools tested to prove they belong at the next level. Scouts from the New England Patriots, San Francisco 49ers, Detroit Lions, Baltimore Ravens, Kansas City Chiefs, Green Bay Packers and the New York Jets were in…

Showcase dates & times in Connecticut and Massachusetts officially announced; New York & New Jersey added

March 25, 2025

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Showcase season is fast approaching as the dates for the Connecticut and Massachusetts NEPSAC Showcases were announced today. Connecticut will go first May 12th. Here is the schedule of stops for college coaches from across the country for the Nutmeg State. Brunswick: 6:30 am Choate Rosemary Hall: 9:00 am Cheshire Academy: 10:15 am Taft School: 11:45 am Avon Old Farms: 1:30 pm St. Thomas More: 3:30 pm Loomis Chaffee: 5:30……