KINGSTON, R.I- It was a beautiful spring morning in Kingston but if you were at the Rhode Island spring practice, you would have thought it was mid-August.
Patriots offseason schedule is set
Image courtesy of the New England Patriots On Friday afternoon, the NFL unveiled the start dates and full spring calendar for OTAs and mandatory minicamp. Last season, even during the early days of voluntary workouts, you could see bits and pieces starting to come together. By May and June, the Pats were building something. We didn’t know it would last all the way until the final game of the season,…
New Hampshire 2026 Spring Practice Preview
Following the conclusion of a historic 2025 campaign, the Wildcats enter the 2026 spring practice schedule with a fresh identity and a revamped roster. The focus in Durham this April is not just on maintaining the standard, but on redefining it under a familiar face in a new role.
Northbridge names Anthony “TJ” Lucas as head coach
Northbridge has a new head coach for the first time since 1976. Anthony “TJ” Lucas was hired on Thursday as the successor to the state’s all-time winningest coach, Ken LaChappelle.
Somerset-Berkeley hires Santos as head coach
The Somerset Berkley Regional football program has found its next head football coach and it is a familiar face. Chris Santos has been hired as the new head coach of the Raiders.
Is the Catholic School, Public School talent gap that wide? Yes. But some public schools compete
Images courtesy of the MIAA and KP Football The Catholic Schools dominates narrative surrounding Massachusetts high school football often suggests an insurmountable gap between the powerhouse Catholic Conference programs and the rest of the state. However, a closer look at the results in recent years reveals a more competitive reality. While the Catholic schools often boast broader geographic reach and have an advantage in that regard, upper echelon public school…
Pop Watson speaks for first time since coming home to UMass
Following practice on Thursday, former Springfield Central star and most-likely starting UMass quarterback William ‘Pop’ Watson spoke to the media. This was the first time Watson has spoken in this setting since his decision to return home after a couple of not-so-great seasons at Virginia Tech. Last week following the first spring practice, head coach Joe Harasymiak spoke highly of his relationship with Watson already, noting that the two are…
Husereau ready to take the next step in his development
Image courtesy of Landon Husereau Former Westerly quarterback Landon Husereau announced on Tuesday night that he is transferring to Phillips Academy to play for Ernie Adams. The decision to transfer was not an easy one for Husereau as he leaves behind his friends and family at Westerly. Ultimately however, he chose to reclassify and give himself another year of development. In his mind, he felt he accomplished everything he wanted……
Vrabel addresses a variety of topics at the owners meetings
Courtesy of Patriots.com At the 2026 NFL Owners meetings in Phoenix, New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel addressed the assembled media with his usual flare and candor. Coming off a Super Bowl LX appearance, Vrabel covered everything from roster construction and individual player futures to the team’s internal culture following their 14-3 season. Here are a few of the topics he covered. Championship Standards and the 2026 Outlook Despite…
5 Observations from our spring visit with Merrimack
NORTH ANDOVER – Nothing says spring football like a 55 degree morning with a monsoon. That’s how Merrimack football spent the morning on Tuesday, going through spring ball session No. 10 before heading out for the holiday break this weekend. With five practices left after the break, there was a clear emphasis on upping the compete level, even if the Warriors were just in shoulder pads and shorts. Here’s five…