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Ansonia promotes assistant coach John Mihalko to replace Tom Brockett as next football coach

April 23, 2025

It did not take long for Ansonia to find the program’s next football coach. Two weeks after legendary coach Tom Brockett stepped away, Ansonia hired a familiar face to replace in assistant coach John Mihalko. A native of Shelton, Connecticut and a graduate of Trinity College, Mihalko, 39, is a currently a history teacher at Ansonia and has served as the program’s offensive line coach for the past 11 seasons…….

Meet your local NFL Draft prospects: Carson Primrose, DT, URI

April 23, 2025

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Courtesy of URI Athletics Carson Primrose was an all conference player at Sacred Heart before to transfer to the University of Rhode Island prior to last season. Primrose was starting to garner attention locally and nationally and really made a name for himself this past season finishing with 17 solo tackles and four sacks. The Pennsylvania native has a high motor and a work ethic to match. The coaching staffs…

20 players the Patriots could draft on Day 2

April 23, 2025

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The Patriots are scheduled to have three picks on day two and could use them to address needs but to also add players who can develop and add depth. With the nine picks in this draft, the Patriots could go in a myriad of directions on day two. Here are 20 players that they have spoken with in the pre-draft process that fit what they look for in players. Aireontae……

Patriots Draft: Simulating the five most likely outcomes for pick No. 4

April 22, 2025

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Every team in the NFL simulates a series of mock drafts in the weeks leading up to the NFL Draft. They play out all of the different scenarios that could take place. Patriots coach Mike Vrabel acknowledged last week that the team has been running through their simulations recently. Here are five simulations regarding the fourth overall pick and what the Patriots may do and the logic behind it. Simulation……

Meet your local NFL Draft prospects: Jelani Stafford, DT, UConn

April 21, 2025

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Courtesy of UConn Athletics UConn defensive tackle Jelani Stafford is a great story of perseverance and commitment. The former Youngstown State defensive tackle has dealt with his fair share of adversity and through it all, he has stayed focused on his goal of playing college football and earning a college degree. Stafford has been an integral part of the Huskies front seven the past two season but he has also…

5 observations from our visit with the Brown Bears

April 20, 2025

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It was a gorgeous 75 degree morning when we visited with the Brown Bears on Saturday. The Bears are coming off of a difficult 3-7 season in 2024. A season that led to changes. The Bears have a new defensive coordinator in former Anna Maria coach Dan Mulrooney. Mulrooney was recently the head coach at Lock Haven. He is bringing with him an aggressive, physical defense built on playing fast…….

Pirates Four Down Preview: Massachusetts Pirates (1-2) at Jacksonville Sharks (3-0)

April 19, 2025

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Kickoff: The Pirates will take on the undefeated Jacksonville Sharks tonight. This will be the Pirates’ first road game of the season. Massachusetts is coming off of their first win of the season last week, beating Fishers Freight 50-47. Here are four keys to the game for the Pirates: 1st Down: O must carry the momentum over: The offense finally came to life last week in a much needed win….

Spring Practice Preview: Big Green looking to maintain success

April 19, 2025

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Dartmouth Athletics Spring is a beautiful time of year in Hanover, New Hampshire and for Sammy McCorkle’s squad, it is a time of renewal as several new faces are expected to set up and make an impact. Gone are established contributors like Nick Howard, Q. Jones and Paxton Scott on offense and Derrell Porter, Micah Green and Danny Cronin on defense. Several new faces are going to be expected to……

Meet your local NFL Draft prospects: Jack Conley, OG, Boston College

April 18, 2025

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Former New Canaan standout Jack Conley is known for his versatility. The 6’7 330 pound Conley can play both guard and tackle spots. He is ultimate teammate in that regard. He will do whatever it takes for his team to win. All-ACC honorable mention in 2024, Conley started all 12 regular season games at right guard. He finished his career tied for most games played (60) and consecutive games played (60)…

Meet your local NFL Draft prospects: Malik Dixon-Williams, DB, UConn

April 18, 2025

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Courtesy of UConn Athletics We had the opportunity to catch up with UConn defensive back Malik Dixon-Williams and talk to him prior to next week’s draft. Malik was a multiyear starter for the Huskies and one of the leaders of the defense. He can play at all three levels and impact a game. Dixon-Williams is a mature young man ready to step into an NFL locker room and compete for…