John Sarianides

Flipping Jadon LaFontant a huge get for Hafley and the Eagles

December 12, 2023

Boston College picked up a big commitment last night from Brunswick School (CT) interior offensive lineman Jadon LaFontant who decommitted from Kentucky and committed to Boston College. LaFontant announced his commitment last night on his social media pages. LaFontant committed to Kentucky in June and held offers from Syracuse, Pitt, Illinois, Duke, Charlotte and Vanderbilt. He also held several FCS offers as well. At 6-3 285, LaFontant profiles as a……

Eagles pick up commitment from international offensive lineman Pape Abdoulaye

December 12, 2023

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Boston College had a good day on the recruiting front yesterday. They picked up a commitment from international offensive lineman Pape Abdoulaye from Senegal. The Eagles offered Abdoulaye in October and he was in on campus this weekend as part of a large contingent of recruits on campus. The 6-7 301 pound tackle announced his commitment yesterday. “Alhamdulillah, first and foremost, praise be to God. Thank to my family specifically……

Former Yale OT Jonathan Mendoza commits to Louisville

December 12, 2023

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Former Yale left tackle Jonathan Mendoza has committed to Louisville as a grad transfer. Mendoza announced his commitment on Sunday on his social media accounts. The 6-foot-9 and 310-pounds, Mendoza was one of the best offensive linemen in the Ivy League this past season. He started all 10 games for the Bulldogs, making four starts at right guard and six at left tackle. Mendoza only allowed one sack,……

Former Harvard defensive tackle Thor Griffith commits to Louisville

December 11, 2023

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Former Harvard defensive tackle Thor Griffith and former Yale offensive tackle Jonathan Mendoza have both committed to Louisville. In a coup for Cardinals coach Jeff Brohm and his staff, Louisville lands two of the top graduate transfers in the transfer portal. https://twitter.com/thorgriff/status/1733862922302988405 The 6-2 320 pound Griffith was a three year starter at Harvard and was one of the best defensive players in the Ivy League the past three seasons…….

Move to gun option propels Army to victory over Navy but the offense is still a work in progress

December 11, 2023

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For years, the service academies have been known for running option offenses. Army, Navy and Air Force have run the option out of necessity. A lack of size and an inability to get elite skill players meant the service academies needed an offense that would allow them to compete. That offense was the Flexbone Triple Option. Unfortunately for the service academies and football fans alike, times have changed. Thanks to…

Ross Douglas leaving the Patriots for Syacuse

December 9, 2023

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Pete Thamel of ESPN is reporting that Patriots wide receiver coach Ross Douglas is leaving to take the receivers join at Syracuse. According to Thamel, Douglas will have a role in the offense as well. Douglas has previously coached at Richmond and Rutgers. Douglas spent past three seasons with the Patriots. He began his time here as a defensive quality control coach under the Bill Walsh Diversity Coaching Fellowship. He…

Class LL State Title Game Preview: #1 Staples Wreckers vs. #3 West Haven Blue Devils

December 9, 2023

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We have a heavyweight fight on our hands between Staples and West Haven. These two teams met in Week One with the Blue Devils winning 33-23. Staples has gone undefeated since however and has bern a different team. The Wreckers offense is powered by Caleb Smith, arguably the best player in Connecticut this season. Smith has amassed 1,400 yards rushing and 1,924 passing coming into this game. He leads an……

Class SS State Title Game Preview: #8 Watertown Warriors vs. #7 Joel Barlow

December 9, 2023

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It is not very often you get two lower seeds in a state title game but we have it with this match up between Watertown and Joel Barlow Falcons. The Warriors went 5-5 during the regular season but thanks to playoff wins over Granby Canton and GNH, the Warriors are now in position to play for a state title game. Senior running back, linebacker Ty Housen leads the way for……

Class M State Title Game Preview: #1 Daniel Hand Tigers vs. #2 Rockville Rams

December 9, 2023

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Defense will reign supreme in this one vs. two match up in Class M. Daniel Hand’s defense has been among the best in the state this season. They have surrendered 9.5 points per game this season. They have been one of the best defenses in New England this season along with King Philip (Ma) and Bedford, N.H statistically. The Tigers had six straight shutouts from September 22nd to November 3rd…….

Class L State Title Game Preview: #2 New Canaan Rams vs. #8 Darien Blue Wave

December 9, 2023

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Two of the best programs in state history square off today in a Class L state title game that many might not have predicted at the beginning of the season. New Canaan being in this game was expected. Darien however is a different story. Many people thought that the Blue Wave would be rebuilding under first year coach Andy Grant but a talented group of underclassman has paved the way……