Spring game caps off special day for Holy Cross

April 15, 2023

WORCESTER – With an unforgettable 2022 in the rearview mirror the last few weeks during spring ball, Holy Cross had been solely focused on what’s ahead. But, there was still one more special moment to cap the historic campaign a year ago, which fittingly took place just before the unofficial kickoff to 2023 and the spring game at Fitton Field on Saturday. In the morning, the Crusaders got their fourth…

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UNH feeling good after Blue & White spring game

April 14, 2023

By Ryan Barry NEFJ Correspondent DURHAM, NH – As the sun set on a picture perfect evening in Durham, the New Hampshire Wildcats closed spring practices with their annual Blue and White Game. Split into two quarters and an overtime head-to-head competition, head coach Rick Santos gave his team plenty of opportunities to compete. “I thought it was good and was a spirited effort,” said Santos. “We accomplished what we…

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Sights, sounds & thoughts from Merrimack’s spring game

April 14, 2023

NORTH ANDOVER – It’s a new era for Merrimack football…sort of. 2023 marks the first season that the Warriors can compete in the FCS postseason now that the “dead period” from tournament competition after the move to Division 1 expired. In 2022, Dan Curran’s squad came up one game short of an NEC title, but made  loud and clear statement that the build up was over and now they have…

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Patriots announce three finalists for The Hall

April 13, 2023

And so, the debate begins again. On Thursday, the Patriots announced that the 23-person nomination committee selected Logan Mankins, Bill Parcells and Mike Vrabel as the 2023 Patriots Hall of Fame finalists. Patriots fans now have until May 2 to vote for the finalist they feel is most deserving of Patriots Hall of Fame induction. The key words there are most deserving. If that is ultimately the most important criteria, Bill…

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Scarnecchia gets nod for The Hall in Foxborough

April 7, 2023

Image courtesy of @Patriots The process to become a New England Patriots ‘The Hall’ member is an arduous one. Several nomination and voting steps are taken before one final decision ultimately comes down to the fans. In Dante Scarnecchia’s case, the owner chose to step in and make an exception. Robert Kraft surprised Scarnecchia on Thursday afternoon during the Patriots Hall of Fame nomination committee meeting. Kraft told everyone in…

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