UMass schedule unveiled, is this finally the year of bowl eligibility for the Minutemen?

February 5, 2024

It’s almost that time again, UMass fans. Another year of the Don Brown resurgence is technically underway with winter workouts, but things officially ramp up with spring ball in a month. The next best thing to real football news dropped on Monday morning as the team unveiled its schedule. You’ll be able to get your first glimpse of the 2024 team during the spring game on April 27th. This 2024……

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Mayo hires Alex Van Pelt as Patriots’ offensive coordinator

February 1, 2024

According to NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero, former NFL QB and most recently the Browns OC Alex Van Pelt will be the new offensive coordinator for the Patriots. Van Pelt played for the Buffalo Bills from 1995-2003, appearing in 31 games and starting 11. He threw for just under 3,000 yards and 16 touchdowns. After his playing career, Van Pelt began coaching in 2005 as a ‘volunteer offensive quality control assistant.’…

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One month into 2024, the New England football scene looks much different

February 1, 2024

We often tell people there is no offseason with New England Football Journal, but even we can’t believe how much has already happened in the last four weeks or so. We’re 31 days into 2024 and things have completely turned upside down. First, Holy Cross head coach Bob Chesney leaves after an incredible run with the program, winning five straight Patriot League titles and restoring the pride back in the……

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BC gets stunning news as Hafley departs for Packers’ DC role

January 31, 2024

BC fans simply can’t win. It appeared as if momentum was being built following the Fenway Bowl win this year. But in the blink of an eye, the program is essentially starting over. Right around 6 p.m. on Tuesday night, Pete Thamel was the first to report that head coach Jeff Hafley is leaving to take the defensive coordinator job for the Green Bay Packers. “He wants to go coach……

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Two down, one to go; Pats hire new special teams coordinator

January 31, 2024

Image courtesy of the Los Angeles Rams Jerod Mayo’s still got some work to do filling out his first staff as head coach of the Patriots, but he took another step in finishing the process on Tuesday. The Cam Accord reign of terror is over, as Jeremy Springer is set to take over the special teams coordinating duties as first reported by Ian Rapoport. Springer spent the last two seasons…

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