John Sarianides

Belichick appreciates Rodney Harrison partly because he redefined the safety position

December 29, 2023

(AP Photo/Gene Puskar) Former Patriots safety Rodney Harrison was named a modern day finalist for the Pro Football Hall of Fame on Wednesday. On Friday, Patriots coach Bill Belichick was asked his thoughts about Harrison being a finalist and Belichick glowingly talked about Harrison as a person and as a player. ”Everything. Best safety I’ve coached. There’s a couple other ones I’ve coached that are in the Hall of Fame….

Merrimack to open at Air Force and add UConn to their 2024 schedule

December 29, 2023

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Image courtesy of Merrimack Athletics According to Mike McMahon of the Mack Report, Merrimack will be opening next season at Air Force and they will playing UConn as well. The Warriors will travel to Colorado Springs on August 31st however a date for the game against the Huskies has yet to be announced. Merrimack played UMass last season and the Warriors played the Minutemen tough in a 31-21 loss in……

Catching up with Choate Rosemary Hall QB Nick Rubino after his commitment to Wake Forest

December 29, 2023

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Choate Rosemary Hall quarterback Nick Rubino committed to Wake Forest earlier this week. We caught up with Nick to get his thoughts on why he committed to Dave Clawson and the Demon Deacons. Rubino, a Miami native held offers from UMass, Bryant, Columbia, Penn and Princeton but ultimately chose Wake Forest because of the school and his relationship with Clawson and offensive coordinator Warren Ruggerio. Nick chatted with us prior…

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

December 29, 2023

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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…