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Castellanos caps off impressive first season at the Heights with a dominant performance in the Fenway Bowl

December 29, 2023

Image courtesy of Boston College Athletics BOSTON- Thomas Castellanos did not know what to expect when he transferred to Boston College earlier this year. All he wanted was an opportunity to show what he can do. When that opportunity presented itself, he made the most of it. The transfer from Central Florida became the sixth ACC quarterback since 1996 to have 1,000 rushing yards and 2,000 passing yards in a……

Fenway Bowl win a win all around for the Eagles moving forward

December 28, 2023

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Image courtesy of Boston College Athletics. BOSTON — The Boston College Eagles came into today’s Fenway Bowl as 10-point underdogs to Southern Methodist. They were not supposed to win. Thanks to a punishing running game and a stout defensive effort, the Eagles beat SMU, 23-14, in the second annual Fenway Bowl. The bowl win was the Eagles’ first since 2016, and only their second bowl win since 2007. If local……

Rodney Harrison on the doorstep of immortality as he makes the final 15 for the Pro Football Hall of Fame

December 28, 2023

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Former Patriots and Chargers safety Rodney Harrison is on the doorstep of immortality as it was announced last night that he is one of 15 modern day finalists for the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Harrison played with the San Diego Chargers from 1994 to 2002 and with the Patriots from 2003 to 2008. Harrison won two Super Bowls with the Patriots and is on the Patriots and Chargers 50th…

UMass picks up an impact commitment from WR Frank Ladson

December 27, 2023

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UMass added a potential impact playmaker in the transfer portal with the commitment of wide receiver Frank Ladson. Ladson is transferring in from Miami where he did not record a catch last season. In 2022, Ladson caught 27 passes for 298 yards and a touchdown. Prior to Miami, Ladson played at Clemson where he caught 31 passes for 428 yards and six touchdowns. He is a former teammate of current……

Zappe settling in as the Patriots starting quarterback

December 27, 2023

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FOXBOROUGH- Bailey Zappe is finally starting to settle in as the Patriots starting quarterback. It took him a couple of weeks to adjust, but Zappe is now comfortable with being the man under center for the Patriots. When asked when he started feeling comfortable with the offensive scheme and what he was doing, Zappe says it was training camp when he started feeling comfortable with the scheme. He also admits…

MHSFCA announces it’s All-State Football Team

December 26, 2023

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The Massachusetts High School Football Coaches Association announced its All-State Football Team as selected by a committee of coaches from its association. The players will be honored at a dinner co-sponsored by the Gridiron Club of Greater Boston and the MHSFCA on March 17 at the Burlington Marriott. The Gridiron Club and MHSFCA will also honor Foxboro’s Jack Martinelli as its Coach of the Year, Isaiah Apperwhite of O’Bryant with……

5 match-ups to watch vs. the Denver Broncos

December 24, 2023

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The Patriots hit Denver for a Christmas Eve match up against the Broncos. The Patriots will play at Denver for the first time since a 41-16 Patriots win in a Sunday Night Football game on Nov. 12, 2017. New England is 11-21 all-time in the Mile High City so like Miami, it has been a house of horrors. Here are five match-ups to watch in this game. 1. Courtland Sutton…

Patriots Four Down Preview: New England Patriots (3-11) at Denver Broncos (7-7)

December 24, 2023

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Kickoff: The Patriots travel to Denver for a Christmas Eve match up with the Denver Broncos. New England is coming off of a hard fought 27-17 loss to the Chiefs at home. Denver got blown out in Detroit last Saturday night, 42-16. Here are four keys to the game. 1st Down: Start and finish strong: The Patriots have started strong in the first offensively the past two games but have…

Boston College adds Ohio State safety Cameron Martinez in the transfer portal

December 23, 2023

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Boston College continued their transfer portal shopping spree by getting a commitment from safety Cameron Martinez. Martinez is the second former Buckeye to commit joining cornerback Ryan Turner. At 5-10 198, Martinez has played both safety and cornerback. He played in 25 games with the Buckeyes and finished with 38 career tackles along with one interception and four pass break-ups. Martinez played in 11 games in 2022 and racked up……

Boston College gets a big play pick up in Vanderbilt WR Jayden McGowan

December 23, 2023

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Last season Boston College added Ryan O’Keefe from Central Florida in the portal to replace Zay Flowers big plays. Unfortunately, O’Keefe had to retire from football due to an injury suffered against Virginia. Jeff Hafley and his staff have gone back into the portal to add another big play receiver. This time it is Vanderbilt transfer Jayden McGowan. McGowan was originally expected to commit to South Carolina but Hafley was……