5 matchups to watch in the Patriots-Bills game

December 22, 2024

The Patriots front seven will have their hands full with Josh Allen. The Patriots are hitting the road one final time this season to take on long time AFC East rival, the Buffalo Bills. On paper, this is a tough match-up but the Patriots can compete if they play fundamentally sound and take care of the football.  Getting off to a good start will be key today but winning one…

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Mayo’s future should be questioned. He needs to show growth as a coach

December 21, 2024

Earlier this week, Patriots coach Jerod Mayo was asked about his future and while he was dismissive of the questions being asked, the reality is, he should be on the hot seat. He has one of only 32 jobs in the world. Being an NFL head coach. Holding onto the job comes to down to winning. The Patriots are 3-11. He should feel some heat.  No rationale football fan or…

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Cerasuolo named AP National DIII Coach of the Year

December 21, 2024

Courtesy of Springfield Athletics Springfield College Head Coach Mike Cerasuolo was named the National Division 3 Head Coach of the Year on Thursday.  Cerasuolo was named coach of the year after a historic season for the Pride. Springfield won 12 games and became the second team from New England to ever reach the national quarterfinals. The only other team to do that was the 2000 Springfield team.  Springfield scored 583…

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Saj Thakkar named 29th head coach at Davidson College

December 20, 2024

Image courtesy of Davidson College  Saj Thakkar was introduced today as the 29th Head Football Coach at Davidson College in North Carolina. The FBS school is most recently known for being the alma mater of Steph Curry but the program has had football success in recent years. The cupboard is far from bare.  The 33 year old Thakkar arrives on campus after two years of being the head coach at……

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Catching up with Canterbury RB Soren Reif after his commitment to UConn

December 20, 2024

Image courtesy of  Soren Reif  We recently caught up with former Killingly and Canterbury running back Soren Reif after his commitment to UConn. Here is what Soren had to do after an emotional commitment. NEFJ: How does it feel to finally commit to a school. Your home state school nonetheless. SR: It feels great to finally commit. It has been a long road with recruiting especially within the past couple…

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Ivy League to participate in the FCS playoffs beginning in 2025

December 18, 2024

After a year-long process initiated by the Ivy League’s Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC), the Ivy League Council of Presidents has approved a proposal to participate in the NCAA Division I Football Championship Subdivision (FCS) playoffs beginning next season. The announcement is great news both for the Ivy League and college football in New England. Four Ivy League programs reside in New England. Brown, Dartmouth, Harvard and Yale. All four can……

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5 matchups to watch in the Patriots-Cardinals game

December 15, 2024

The Patriots are in the desert this week to take on the Arizona Cardinals. The Red Birds are currently riding a three game losing streak so this is a winnable game for the Patriots. If they are going to win, they need to win the one on one match-ups in this game.  Here are five match-ups to watch. Christian Gonzalez vs. Marvin Harrison Jr.: Gonzalez will match up with the…

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