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3 bold Patriots predictions with training camp 3 weeks away

July 2, 2025

Just three weeks from right about now, the gates to the practice fields behind Gillette Stadium will open and the annual running of the jorts will commence. Fans will flock to the metal bleachers trying to get the best view of Drake Maye, Stefon Diggs, Milton Williams, Will Campbell, Mike Vrabel and the rest of the 2025 New England Patriots for the first training camp practice. It’s always an exciting…

Former Xavier & UConn quarterback Tim Boyle back for 5th summer camp

June 29, 2025

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By Rob Gullo NEFJ Correspondent MIDDLETOWN — Summer is a good time for people to enjoy the outdoors and for youth football players across the state of Connecticut to get better. With school out, the end of June is a time where they can absorb football knowledge from players like NFL quarterback Tim Boyle. On Saturday, Boyle – a 2013 graduate of Xavier High School – hosted his fifth quarterback…

UConn announces the addition of more future games with Duke

June 26, 2025

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You don’t think rivalry when you hear UConn and Duke – at least not on the gridiron – but the two have developed a nice little competitive animosity over the last couple of seasons. This is going to be a regular occurrence going forward too. On Wednesday, the Huskies announced that the two schools have agreed to additional games on September 11, 2027 in Durham and then October 14, 2028…

St. Sebastian’s tackle Marky Walbridge commits to Michigan

June 26, 2025

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For years now – really ever since Don Brown was the defensive coordinator – the Michigan football program has come to Massachusetts for some elite talent, particularly up front. After Zak Zinter became a household name from BB&N a few years ago during his time at Michigan, another ISL player is heading to Ann Arbor to hopefully follow in his footsteps. St. Sebastian’s tackle Marky Walbridge officially decided on the…

South wins 63rd edition of Harry Agganis All-Star Game behind Buettler’s MVP performance

June 26, 2025

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By Mukala Kabongo NEFJ Staff LYNN — Swampscott’s Henry Buettler earned MVP on Wednesday night as the South squad defeated the North 21-6 at the 63rd annual Harry Agganis All Star football game. For many players on the field, the game at Manning field was their final time putting on a football uniform. Buettler – who is set to attend Boston University in the fall – was one of those…

Patriots brining back offensive tackle Yasir Durant

June 24, 2025

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While this is the quietest time of the year for the NFL, the Patriots still made a little bit of news on Tuesday afternoon. The team officially announced the signing of a familiar face in tackle Yasir Durant. Durant was a part of the Patriots back in 2021, appearing in seven games and starting in one of them. He’s played in just 19 games total since 2020, spending that year…

BC goes international with latest 2026 pickup

June 22, 2025

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As if the good vibes surrounding the 2026 recruiting class weren’t good enough already, the staff got a whopper on Sunday night. German native Bruno Werner – who is part of the NFL Academy program for European players – announced his commitment to BC on social media around 7:00 p.m. after he was one of 13 players on an official visit to Chestnut Hill this weekend. Werner is the 22nd…

Bedford’s Mekhi Volcy discusses commitment to BC

June 19, 2025

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When you think Division 1 recruiting, you probably don’t think much about Bedford High School. But, when Boston College comes calling, all bets are off. Under-the-radar linebacker and soon-to-be senior Mekhi Volcy hasn’t had a ton of attention for football after missing time last year with an injury, but he’s done enough to catch the eyes of Bill O’Brien, Jonathan DiBiaso and the rest of the Eagles’ staff. So much…

BC adds more commits from class of 2026 following successful OV weekends

June 16, 2025

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That’s 17 and counting for Bill O’Brien and the BC staff. Following a few more successful official visit weekends in June, the Eagles picked up a handful of commitments over the last couple of weeks, upping the 2026 class total to 17. Oklahoma defensive back Da’Jon Green, Georgia running back Sedric Addison, Illinois D-lineman Gavin Neil and Florida receiver Kelvin ‘KB’ Brown Jr. all announced commitments to the Eagles via…

North wins 47th Shriner’s Game in tight defensive battle

June 14, 2025

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By Mukala Kabongo NEFJ Staff MEDFORD — The 47th annual Shriners game turned into a defensive battle with the North all stars grinding out a 7-6 victory over the South All Stars on Friday night. If you came to see offense Friday evening at Hormel Stadium, this game was not the one for it. However, if you love physical football, there was plenty on display. The stars were out and…