New Canaan has been one of the most dominate programs in Connecticut the past 30 years. The Rams have won back to back Class L titles and return a talented team led by Villanova commit Andrew Esposito, of the best two players in New England. New Canaan will have to replace several key starters from last season but. The underclassmen groups have talent and there plenty of young players ready……
The Patriots loaded up along the defensive line with the additions of Milton Williams, Joshua Farmer and Khyris Tonga. The three along with the returning Christian Barmore and Keion White gives the Patriots a formidable five man rotation. The defensive line will be counted on to get as much pressure as possible. The Patriots will blitz but is more about the front getting home. That is how the defense will…
Courtesy of Mass Pirates Kickoff: The Pirates are coming off of a 54-31 win last week over Iowa. The win clinched a playoff spot for the Pirates. Massachusetts won the first meeting against Tulsa on June 21st, 58-37 at the Tsongas Center. The Pirates are 4-1 all-time against the Oilers. Here are four keys for the Pirates. 1st Down: Get Bahar to Owens going early: Quarterback Kenji Bahar and wide…
Images courtesy of Getty Images The Patriots fortified their inside linebacker and linebacker positions both in free agency and the draft. Adding an impact off the ball linebacker was a priority. The Patriots added two in Robert Spillane and Jack Gibbens. New England also matched the Las Vegas Raiders offer sheet on Christian Elliss. Improving a stagnant pass rush was also a priority. The Patriots did that with the additions…
Image courtesy of Jesus Ramirez Tabor Academy defensive tackle Marcus Almada had 30 offers on the table from schools like Notre Dame, Clemson, UConn and UMass. In the end, he decided to follow his heart and commit to UCLA. Almada, a three star defensive tackle from Cranston, Rhode Island decided to join teammate Carter Gooden in Westwood. For Almada, UCLA fit the criteria of the three things he and his……
The Patriots should have one of the best cornerback rooms in the NFL going into this season. Led by Christian Gonzalez and Carlton Davis, the Patriots have a good blend of veteran experience and young talent at the cornerback position. Length and an ability to play man coverage are prerequisites for a cornerback to play in the Patriots defense. They have an abundance of both with this group. Here is…
The Patriots are looking to turn a new page in 2025, with a new coaching staff and several new additions, the goal is to return to contender status. After a challenging 2024 season, the pressure is on several Patriots players to step up and deliver. If the Patriots are going to meet the lofty expectations set for them under first year coach Mike Vrabel, several key contributors will need to…
Courtesy of Devin Boles I had a chance to chat with former Londonderry standout and Phillips Exeter Academy EDGE Devin Boles recently. We talked about Devin’s off-season thus far, his recruitment and what he is looking for in a school. Some good stuff here. NEFJ: How has the off-season gone for you so far? What have you done in regards to getting yourself ready for the upcoming season? DB: “Great,……
Courtesy of the Massachusetts Pirates The Massachusetts Pirates clinched a playoff spot after a decisive 54-31 victory over the Iowa Barnstormers on Thursday night at the Tsongas Center. The loss was Iowa’s ninth straight. The Pirates wasted no time establishing their style of play with quarterback Kenji Bahar connecting with Teo Redding on a 43-yard touchdown pass on the very first play of the game. After an Iowa interception, the…
The Massachusetts Pirates (6-6) will host the Iowa Barnstormers (1-11) tonight at the Tsongas Center. The Pirates will be looking to sweep the season series and continue their climb toward a playoff spot in the Eastern Conference, currently sitting just one win behind Tulsa for the final berth. Tonight’s game marks the second meeting between these two teams this season, with the Pirates dominating the last meeting on June 14th…