John Sarianides

The next three quarterback classes in New England have college coaches in the area talking

June 1, 2025

The 2026, 2027 and 2028 quarterback classes are shaping up to be one of the best quarterback groups in the history of New England High School Football. The 26 class is headlined Leominister’s Osiris Lopez who recently committed to Coastal Carolina, Qur’an McNeill of Milton Academy, Gilbert Kimrin of The Taft School, Kaden Silton of Worcester Academy and BB&N’s Damon Taylor. Catholic Memorial’s Kise Flannery, a Harvard commit, Fairfield Prep’s……

Recruiting Visit: Tommy Vallett, QB, Mansfield High School

June 1, 2025

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We had an opportunity to catch up with Mansfield High School quarterback Tommy Vallett. Vallett is one of the top returning signal callers in the State of Massachusetts and a player to watch on a good Mansfield team. Here is our conversation with Tommy on his off-season, college recruiting and what is next. NEFJ: How has the off-season gone for you so far? What have you done in regards to……

Listing the Patriots off-season additions in order of potential impact

May 31, 2025

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The New England Patriots entered the 2025 offseason with a clear directive: rebuild and inject talent across the roster, particularly on offense. With a new coaching staff led by Mike Vrabel and significant cap space, they’ve made several key additions through both free agency and the NFL Draft. Here’s a look at the free agents and rookies poised to make the biggest impact for the Patriots in 2025: Free Agents…

Projecting the UMass Minutemen 2025 win total

May 31, 2025

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Courtesy of UMass Athletics After two seasons as an independent and a 2-10 record in 2024, UMass makes its long-awaited return to the Mid-American Conference (MAC) in 2025. The move brings a more structured schedule and familiar opponents, but also a step up in consistent competition. With a new head coach in Joe Harasymiak and a number of transfer portal additions, the Minutemen are looking to turn a new page…….

Recruiting Round-Up: King Philip Warriors

May 30, 2025

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As we get closer to the season, we want to spotlight players in the various programs in New England for recruiting purposes. Here is our first installment of the Recruiting Round-Up for this off-season. We begin with the King Philip Warriors who return a talented senior class that has several college prospects. The Warriors will be looking to return to Gillette Stadium for the 8th time in 9 years but……

Pirates Sink Sharks 43-29, Snap Losing Skid at Tsongas Center

May 30, 2025

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Courtesy of the Massachusetts Pirates LOWELL, MA – The Massachusetts Pirates delivered a much-needed performance on Thursday night, dominating the Jacksonville Sharks in a 43-29 victory at the Tsongas Center. The win snaps a three-game losing streak for the Pirates and moves their record to 3-5 on the season, giving them a crucial boost in the playoff race. Running back Pooka Williams Jr. was the star of the show for…

David Andrews retires from the Patriots

May 28, 2025

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Getty Images David Andrews is officially retiring from the NFL. Andrews will make the announcement on Monday in a 3.30 pm press conference at the GP Atrium. Andrews originally signed with the Patriots as a non-drafted rookie free agent from Georgia in 2015. He earned a roster spot and made his NFL debut as a Week 1 starter that season. Over the next 10 seasons, Andrews started 121 of 124…

Projecting the UConn Huskies’ 2025 Win Total

May 28, 2025

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David Butler II-USA TODAY Sports UConn football, under the guidance of head coach Jim Mora, has shown a significant upward trajectory, culminating in a nine-win campaign in 2024. As we look ahead to 2025, the Huskies aim to continue building on that success. Let’s break down their schedule, returning talent, and coaching staff to project their potential win total. The 2025 Schedule: A Mixed Bag of Opportunity and Challenge UConn’s……

Catching up with new Boston College commit William “Tex” Vaughn

May 28, 2025

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Boston College picked up a key commitment last week from William “Tex” Vaughn a wide receiver, tight end from Kings Mountain High School in Kings Mountian, North Carolina. Vaughn held offers from the likes of Duke, Virginia Tech, Florida and Florida State. He is hybrid tight end-wide receiver with size at 6-foot-4 and 231 pounds. He will be moved around in formations and used in a variety of ways. Here……

Looking ahead to Phase 3 of the Patriots offseason program

May 27, 2025

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As the New England Patriots enter Phase 3 of their 2025 offseason program, the intensity of the practices will ramp up in the next two weeks. The Organized Team Activities (OTAs) and mandatory minicamp, marks the first real opportunity for the new coaching staff, led by Mike Vrabel, to see their new and returning players in a more competitive, albeit non-contact, setting. With a new offensive coordinator in Josh McDaniels…