FOXBOROUGH- Interim Patriots defensive play-caller Zak Kuhr met with the media on Thursday ahead of Sunday’s game against the Buffalo Bills. Kuhr touched on a variety of topics including how the Patriots could potentially contain Bills quarterback Josh Allen. Kuhr offered insights into the demanding task of defending one of the NFL’s premier dual-threat weapons. When talking about Allen’s exceptional talent, Kuhr acknowledged the difficulty in containing him. “He’s in…
UConn’s Cam Edwards is entering the transfer portal
The UConn Huskies football program is facing another significant roster blow following the departure of head coach Jim Mora, as star running back Cam Edwards officially announced his intention to enter the transfer portal.
Attleboro moving on from Jim Winters
One of the first coaching moves of the off-season has already happened in Massachusetts. Attleboro High School announced on Wednesday that they are moving on from Head Coach Jim Winters after four seasons.
CIAC State Championship Previews
By Rob Gullo NEFJ Correspondent This Saturday, six CIAC Connecticut high school football teams will be crowned champions as all six state title championship games will be played in New Britain Connecticut on Dec. 13. Four games will be played at Veterans Stadium at Willow Brook Park as a pair of evening games will be played at Arute Field at Central Connecticut State University. Here’s a preview of each championship…
UConn Lands 3 Star Signal-Caller Bo Polston
The Jason Candle era at UConn is off to a good start in recruiting after the new coach landed his first cornerstone recruit, securing a pivotal commitment from three-star quarterback Bo Polston.
Sunday’s home game is biggest for Patriots since 2019
FOXBOROUGH – If you take a look at the secondary market ticket price’s for Sunday’s home game against the Buffalo Bills, you’d think it was 2014 again in Foxborough. Fans will be paying about $200-$300 to sit in the upper deck and close to $1,500 to sit in the lower bowl. It’s the biggest home game since that fateful night when Mike Vrabel’s Titans ended Brady’s Patriots career. It’s also…
CM star, BC signee Mac Fitzgerald looking forward to Under Armour All-American opportunity
Image courtesy of BC Athletics From winning another Super Bowl at Gillette Stadium, to the Under Armour All-American Game and then to BC. It’s going to be a busy few weeks for Catholic Memorial standout Mac Fitzgerald. Mac and the Knights won a second straight D2 Super Bowl last weekend in Foxborough, blowing out Bishop Feehan. Fitzgerald will soon be off to represent both the Knights and Boston College -…
Fairhaven’s Derek Almeida Named 2025 New England Patriots High School Coach of the Year
FAIRHAVEN, Mass. – Fairhaven High School head football coach, Derek Almeida, has been selected as the 2025 New England Patriots Coach of the Year. The award honors the region’s best high school coach. Almeida led Fairhaven to a 12-1 season and their second MIAA Division VI State Championship in three years.
CIAC Class MM semifinal – Windsor 42, Newington 0 – Robinson’s big night helps lead Warriors back to championship game
Image courtesy of Dan Heary By Rob Gullo NEFJ Correspondent WINDSOR — Led by 2025 Connecticut Gatorade Player of the Year and CCSU commit Anthony Robinson, No. 1 Windsor punched its ticket to the CIAC Class MM state title championship game for a second-straight year. Robinson threw for three touchdowns and ran for two in the Warriors’ 42-0 rout over No. 4 Newington. Missoni Brown scored two second-half touchdowns for…
CIAC Class M semifinal – Berlin 49, Holy Cross 7 – Recoats head to 2nd title game in 5 years
Image courtesy of Dan Heary By Rob Gullo NEFJ Correspondent BERLIN — For the second time in the last five seasons, the Berlin Redcoats football team will appear in a state title championship game. Behind the legs of quarterback Cody Puzio, the No. 2 Redcoats earned a 49-7 CIAC Class M victory over the No. 5 Holy Cross Crusaders Monday night at Sage Park in Berlin. “We have a great…