Bill O’Brien is leaving the Patriots to become the new offensive coordinator at Ohio State. A source told New England Football Journal over the weekend that O’Brien has been in talks with Ohio State since last week to join Ryan Day’s staff. With O’Brien’s departure, new Patriots coach Jerod Mayo is now in the market for a new offensive coordinator. Several names have been linked to the job even before…
Champions Q&A: Uxbridge coach Matt Blood
It was a dream season for the Uxbridge Spartans. Without so much as a single close game, Uxbridge rolled through its schedule with a 13-0 record. It culminated in a D7 state title with a 42-16 win over Amesbury at Gillette. We spoke with Uxbridge coach Matt Blood on how this all came about. Here is an edited version of that conversation. Adam Kurkjian: I guess the first question I……
Murphy’s retirement provides opportunity to keep his word with a dear friend
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Winds of change sweep through Foxborough as Mayo takes over
FOXBOROUGH – Six days ago, there was a bit of ‘we’re at a wake’ feel as media members filed in for the Bill Belichick-Robert Kraft press conference to end an era. On Wednesday, there was a more exciting, almost festive mood as 17-20 TV cameras and dozens of reporters, former teammates, present players and family members made their way into the giant lighthouse and up to the new G-P Atrium…
10 Thoughts on Jerod Mayo’s introduction press conference
FOXBOROUGH- The Patriots introduced Jerod Mayo today as the 15th coach in franchise history. Mayo and owner Robert Kraft had a lot to say so let’s delve into today’s press conference. 1. Mayo is confident: Mayo was clearly confident in himself and believes he is the right person to guide the organization out of its current situation. Mayo has a presence and the Krafts, the players and people in the…
After 30 years at Harvard, Murphy announces retirement
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UConn officially adds 10 transfers for spring semester
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Bill Belichick interviews with Falcons
Image courtesy of the Atlanta Falcons Former Patriots coach Bill Belichick has interviewed with the Atlanta Falcons. The team announced the interview last night. It is a well known fact that Falcons owner Arthur Blank has a genuine interest in Belichick and with several openings out there, including potential openings in Dallas and Philadelphia, Blank wanted to meet with Belichick first. Falcons have interviewed Bill Belichick for their head coach…
NEFJ Division 1 College All-New England Teams
It was yet another terrific college football season in New England with some terrific performances at the Division One level. As always, several players wrapped up great seasons and great careers. So after several conversations as a staff and some deliberation, here are our All-New England teams and honorable mentions. First Team Offense QB: Matthew Sluka, Sr. Holy Cross RB: Dylan Laube, Sr. UNH RB: Jordan Fuller, Jr. Holy Cross…
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…