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Jeremy Springer’s ability to boost confidence of rookies paying dividends early

October 16, 2025

FOXBOROUGH – Being a rookie in the NFL is hard enough. Being a rookie in the NFL trying to make an impact on special teams with minimal opportunities in a game is even harder. That’s where having a coordinator like Jeremy Springer comes into play. Now in his second season, Springer has been a huge help for guys like Andy Borregales, Efton Chism III, TreVeyon Henderson and others. Springer’s willingness…

New England high school preview – Week 7

October 15, 2025

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Image courtesy of Catholic Memorial Athletics By Tyler Amaral NEFJ Staff The playoffs are rapidly approaching across New England. Last week was one of major upheaval around Massachusetts. Each remaining week should provide increased chaos as jockeying for the postseason heats up. Take a look below at some of this week’s top games from across New England: Massachusetts Catholic Memorial at Xaverian: One of the top games in the state……

Checking in on the CAA programs

October 15, 2025

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As we hit the halfway point of the regular season, the four local CAA teams are all in very different positions. No. 15 URI is still atop the conference at 5-2 overall and 3-0 in the CAA following a comeback win over UNH at home last weekend. Speaking of the Wildcats, UNH is now 3-4 overall and 1-2 in the CAA after the loss to the Rams. The season started…

After bye week, Holy Cross still hunting for 1st win of the season

October 15, 2025

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It hasn’t been the year anyone wearing purple and white has wanted. At 0-6, Holy Cross has stunningly been on the wrong end of all sorts of games this season. Close loses, blowouts, you name it.The Crusaders have been through it. Still, confidence and effort has not wavered. Coming off a much-needed bye week, Holy Cross hits the road this weekend in search of its first win when they take…

Connecticut Top 25 – Week 6

October 14, 2025

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By Rob Gullo & Andy Close NEFJ Correspondents Week 5 of the high school football season in Connecticut saw a Top 5 team go down in overtime, while some of the other teams high in the poll got to catch their breath with a bye. Separation is starting to take place as teams officially hit the second half of the regular season. Here’s our latest Top 25 heading into Week…

Jim Mora & UConn excited for the challenge in Chestnut Hill

October 14, 2025

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Image courtesy of UConn Athletics The Big East no longer exists in the college football world, but UConn and BC will renew the Northeast rivalry on Saturday. This time though, both programs are in very different positions. Jim Mora’s Huskies come in at 4-2 with nothing to lose and everything to gain. Boston College is reeling, losers of four straight and sitting at 1-5 in what’s quickly turned into a…

Bill O’Brien & BC aren’t taking UConn lightly during rough stretch

October 14, 2025

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Image courtesy of BC Athletics CHESTNUT HILL – For just over 11 minutes on Tuesday, Bill O’Brien stood in front of a camera and six reporters and passionately defended the struggling BC program. At 1-5 and losers of four straight, Boston College has been in a stunning tailspin with seemingly no way out. This weekend, a 4-2 UConn team comes to town with nothing to lose and everything to gain…

Patriots postgame breakdown after victories has evolved

October 13, 2025

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Image courtesy of the New England Patriots FOXBOROUGH – If you’ve seen any of the postgame locker room Patriots videos following victories this year, you might have noticed that something is different. For over two decades, the famous ‘How do we feel about a victory? Awww yeahhh!’ chant started by Tedy Bruschi, continued by Matt Slater and then delegated among a few different guys last year (albeit only four times)…

Patriots’ ability to remain mentally tough despite poor officiating vs. Saints starts at the top

October 13, 2025

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Getty Images FOXBOROUGH – Mike Vrabel easily could have lost his mind on several occasions during Sunday’s win over the Saints. Not because of anything his team did, but because the Patriots were seemingly playing against both New Orleans and an incompetent officiating crew. The Patriots had 113 yards of offense and a touchdown taken off the board due to outrageous offensive pass interference calls. Multiple plays that really shouldn’t…

MIAA Top 25 – Week 7

October 13, 2025

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By Tyler Amaral NEFJ Staff Six weeks of the Massachusetts high school football season are in the books. Last weekend provided us with the most chaos to this point. Major upsets were a common theme. Methuen beat Central Catholic. Previously winless Brockton shocked Weymouth. Quincy remained unbeaten with a thrilling win over Plymouth South. One week after losing to Weymouth, Milton rejoins the top 25 after a thrashing of Wachusett….