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Recruiting Roundup: Choate
LJ Spinnato has things rolling pretty well over at Choate. This past fall, Choate went 9-0, which included a NEPSAC bowl win over Phillips Exeter. Under Spinnato, Choate has been one of the top programs in New England, sending players to every level of college football. We spoke with Spinnato this week to get the rundown on some of his top players as the offseason heats up. One player who……
Former Brown receiver Graham Walker commits to Rice
Image courtesy of Brown Athletics Former Brown wide receiver Graham Walker announced on social media on Sunday evening at he is committing to Rice University as a post graduate transfer. The 6-3 215 pound Walker played at Avon Old Farms prior to his career at Brown. He had an exceptional high school career and followed that up with a terrific career at Brown. Walker caught 44 passes for 515 yards…
Former LaSalle standout Jamezell Lassiter commits to Vanderbilt
Former LaSalle standout Jamezell Lassiter has committed to Vanderbilt. Lassiter played for Brian Barbato at Deerfield Academy last season. Lassiter is a 5-8 190 pound running back who is versatile. He is a three down back who can make plays both as a runner and as a receiver out of the back field. After a terrific four year career playing for Geoff Marcone at LaSalle, Lassiter prepped and the move…
One month into 2024, the New England football scene looks much different
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……
Recruiting Roundup: Wayland
Wayland coach Scott Parseghian just finished his 23rd season coaching the Warriors. He knows players like Max Dresens don’t just pass through the hallways every season. Dresens is a class of 2025 running back and linebacker who is turning into quite the prospect for either side. At 6-foot-1, 210 pounds, Dresens rushed for 1,762 yards and 22 touchdowns as a junior. He also caught two touchdown passes. On defense, Dresens……
Former Harvard OT Jacob Rizy commits to Florida State
Another day, another Harvard lineman commits to an ACC school. This time it is offensive tackle Jacob Rizy who announced last night that he has committed to Florida State as a graduate transfer. Rizy, an alum of Staples High School in Westport, Connecticut started the past two seasons for the Crimson earning second team All-Ivy League honors in 2022 and first team All-Ivy League honors in 2023. Rizy started 20…
Avon Old Farms OT Owen Aliciene commits to Penn State
Avon Old Farms Class of 25 offensive tackle Owen Aliciene committed to Penn State over the weekend after visiting the school for junior weekend. Aliciene held offers from 18 schools including Penn State. He also had offers from Boston College, UMass, UConn, Florida State, Michigan State, Texas A&M, SMU, Pitt, Maryland, Louisville and Kentucky among others. He ultimately committed to James Franklin and the Nittany Lions. The 6-7 275 tackle…
Former Holy Cross quarterback Matthew Sluka is transferring to UNLV
Image courtesy of Holy Cross Athletics In a surprising move, former Holy Cross quarterback Matthew Sluka has reportedly committed to UNLV. This according to both On3 Sports and 24/7. After weeks of speculation that Sluka might ultimately join former coach Bob Chesney at James Madison but he opted to head west and play for Barry Odom. Odom needs a quarterback after Mountain West Freshmen of the Year Jayden Maiava transferred…
Transfer portal hurting high school recruits
The transfer portal has unequivocally changed college football. But what many local coaches are talking about now, is how the portal, which facilitates the transfer of college players to new schools, is now impacting the recruitment of high school players. And, right now, the effects are negative, and hurting that high school player’s prospects, whether it is at the FBS, FCS, Division 2, or Division 3 level. Just quickly, to……