Kevin Stone

New England has a ton of representation on East-West Shrine Bowl 1000 list

July 28, 2025

Ahead of college camps opening around the country this week, the East-West Shrine Bowl released its early list of the top 1000 prospects they’re keeping an eye on heading into 2025. New England has a ton of representation, with BC leading the way. The Eagles have a whopping nine guys on the list, while the Ivies, UMass and UConn are also on there. Here’s every New England name that made……

Windsor QB Robinson commits to CCSU; Focused on winning state title senior year

July 27, 2025

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By Rob Gullo NEFJ Correspondent NEW BRITAIN — The 2025 football season may not have started yet, but the Central Connecticut State University Blue Devils already have a home victory. Windsor High School senior quarterback Anthony Robinson announced his decision to commit to the Blue Devils on Saturday evening. “I’m very excited, the goal was always to play college football and to get a free education,” Robinson said following his…

Pats give fans reason to be encouraged in final practice before pads come on

July 26, 2025

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If the buzz was at about a 6 on a 1-10 scale for the first day of training camp earlier this week, Saturday was absolutely a 10. About 45 minutes before practice was set to begin at 10:15, the stands behind Gillette Stadium were full. By the time stretching began and then indy drills followed, the hill was full and the all three ramps for overflow crowd were open with…

Bradbury talks competing for job at center & learning McDaniels’ offense

July 25, 2025

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It appears that veteran Garrett Bradbury and rookie Jared Wilson are going to be battling for the top center spot throughout training camp. Early on through the first few light days of practice, it’s clear that Wilson isn’t going to just concede the job to the vet. Bradbury knows it and is embracing that competition. “What Vrabel loves most is competition. That’s the best thing you can have for a…

Holy Cross not thinking about the possibility of 7th straight Patriot League title

July 25, 2025

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Before the question was even finished, Holy Cross head coach Dan Curran smirked a bit when senior offensive lineman Cam Nolan was asked a question during Thursday’s Patriot League virtual Media Day. The question was about the possibility of a seventh straight league title in 2025. Curran knew exactly what Nolan was going to say. The message has been loud and clear since offseason workouts in January. Build your own…

UMass unofficially begins MAC tenure with Media Day in Detroit

July 24, 2025

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UMass unofficially began the latest chapter in the program’s history on Thursday, taking part in MAC Media Day at Ford Field in Detroit, Michigan. First year head coach Joe Harasmyiak, transfer running back Rocko Griffin and Malcolm Greene were all in the house to represent the Minutemen. The day included various rounds of media appearances as UMass gets acquainted with its newest opponents and fellow conference members. Right around 12:45,…

Everything Lewis Bond, Daveon Crouch & KP Price said during ACC Kickoff

July 24, 2025

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Thursday was the third and final day of the ACC Kickoff Week and the Eagles were one of the teams closing out the festivities before camp starts next week around the country. Daveon ‘Bam’ Crouch, KP Price, Lewis Bond and head coach Bill O’Brien were making the media rounds in Charlotte, NC throughout the day. Around 3:00 p.m., Bond had an interview with the ACC PM crew which was followed…

Bryant hopes to finally get back on track in 2025

July 23, 2025

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To put it bluntly, 2024 was ugly for the Bryant Bulldogs. Looking at basically an entirely new roster and yet another conference change, it never felt like Chris Merrit’s team was able to fully settle in a year ago. Still, the Bulldogs easily could have had a few games go the other way during the 2-10 campaign, with four of the 10 losses coming by four, seven, seven and one…

Maine looking to take the next step in 2025

July 23, 2025

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If 2024 was the next step in Maine’s comeback, then 2025 is setting up to be a giant leap. The Black Bears won five games last season, including upsets over Villanova and Delaware. Now, Maine knows that in order to finally turn the corner means re-joining the pack as a CAA contender again. Head coach Jordan Stevens, linebacker Latrell Couchman and quarterback Carter Peevy represented the program on Monday during…

Defending CAA champ URI still hungry for more

July 23, 2025

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Jim Fleming and his staff enjoyed every bit of the history-making CAA title a year ago. After all, it was the first time the program could celebrate a conference championship in 39 years. But, the final game of the season is what’s stuck with the staff, the players and the fan base the most. The playoff loss to Mercer is what’s fueled them in the offseason and now as training…