John Sarianides

5 noticeable differences you will see in the Patriots defense this season

July 1, 2025

AP Photo The Patriots defense in 2025 will look drastically different under new head coach Mike Vrabel. With several key additions in free agency and the draft and a shift in philosophy, there are a number of differences fans will notice with this unit this season. New defensive coordinator Terrell Williams has a history of with Vrabel from their time in Tennessee together. He will marry many of the Titans…

Underclassmen Spotlight: Brian Waller-Reitano, OL/DL, Central Catholic

June 28, 2025

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We recently had a chat with one of the top lineman in the Class of 2027, Brian Waller-Reitano of Central Catholic. Waller-Reitano is a smart, hard working and motivated young man who wants to be great and understand the importance of playing at Central Catholic as his father and grandfather played in the program as well. Waller-Reitano got a lot of people’s attention at the recent MVC Showcase and that……

Jones continues to give back to his hometown, hosting sixth annual free football camp

June 28, 2025

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Photo credit- Dan Heary Rob Gullo, NEFJ Correspondent NEW BRITAIN — Former Dallas Cowboys and Miami Dolphins cornerback Byron Jones, who played in the NFL from 2015-2022, hung up the cleats following the 2022 season in which he did not play due to recovering from an Achilles injury. Since being retired, one thing Jones has remained busy with post-NFL career has been giving back to his community and hometown of…

Breaking down Springfield Central’s 2025 Schedule

June 27, 2025

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Springfield Central is poised to make another run in Division 1. Bill Watson’s squad returns a talented offense led by quarterback Jareth Staine and running back Isaiah Rogers. The additions of linebacker Chris Sanchez and wide receiver Isaiah Fabulas makes an already talented team even better. The return of former head coach Vladamar Brower as defensive coordinator was already a big addition this off-season. Here is the breakdown of Springfield’s……

Catching up with Taft DT Jude Okeleke after his commitment to Temple

June 27, 2025

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We got a chance recently to talk with Taft’s Jude Okeleke after his recent commitment to Taft. Here is what Jude had to say about why he committed to the Owls and what it means to him. NEFJ: Why did you commit to Temple? What made the school and the program the right fit for you? JO: “I believe in the Temple coaching staff, especially Coach Dudzinski and Coach Calhoun…….

Robert Kraft makes an appearance at Fanatics Fest and shares his thoughts on the upcoming season

June 25, 2025

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Image courtesy of Fanatics and Adam Schefter Patriots owner Robert Kraft made an appearance at Fanatics Fest in New York this weekend. In an interview with Adam Schefter, Kraft addressed several topics including his thoughts on the Patriots. Kraft, an investor in Fanatics and a close friend of founder and owner Michael Rubin had a lot to say. There is no transcript of the conversation. When Kraft was asked about…

Catching up with Tabor Academy OT Ahman Williams after his commitment to Central Florida

June 22, 2025

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Courtesy of Ahman Williams We had the pleasure of talking to Randolph native and Tabor Academy offensive lineman Ahman Williams after his recent commitment to Central Florida. Williams was engaging and open about why he chose UCF, the role his family played in the decision and how his father’s loss and his faith impacted his decision. Here is our conversation with Ahman. NEFJ: Why did you commit to Central Florida?……

Pirates dominate the Tulsa Oilers in a Resounding 58-37 Victory

June 22, 2025

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LOWELL, MA – The Massachusetts Pirates continued their impressive run of late on Saturday night with a decisive 58-37 victory over the Tulsa Oilers at the Tsongas Center. The Pirates won their fourth consecutive game, pushing their season record to 6-5 and solidifying their playoff position in the IFL’s Eastern Conference. The Oilers fell to 7-5 on the season with the loss. From the outset, it was clear the Pirates…

New Bedford hires Bob Lomp as new head football coach

June 22, 2025

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Courtesy of Bob Lomp/Wareham Week New Bedford High School has hired long time coach Bob Lomp as the program’s new coach. Lomp is a familiar name to football fans in the South Coast and on the Cape after being a head coach at Apponequet, Wareham and Sandwich. Lomp inherits a program coming off of a 2-9 record and one that has struggled in recent years. He replaces Mark DeBrito who…

Pirates Four Down Preview: Tulsa Oilers (7-4) at Massachusetts Pirates (4-5)

June 21, 2025

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Kickoff: The Pirates will look to extend their winning streak to four games on Saturday night at the Tsongas Center when they host the Tulsa Oilers. The Pirates (5-5) are currently in fifth place in the Eastern Conference.Tulsa is tied with Jacksonville for fourth place with a 7-4 record. Four Keys for the Pirates 1st Down: Offense needs a fast start: The offense needs to replicate last week’s performance against…