Little late getting to the final two episodes this week thanks to spring ball ramping up across New England. I had a chance to watch the finale early on Sunday, so here’s the final running log of thoughts I had during both. Overall, it’s been a pretty decent product, but there’s definitely been a lot wrong with it as well. It’s also felt like a chore watching these the last…
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Report: UConn to promote Gordon Sammis to offensive coordinator
According to a report by Pete Thamel, UConn will promote Gordon Sammis from offensive line coach to offensive coordinator. He will replace Nick Charlton, who is going to take a position with the Cleveland Browns. Sammis joined the staff with coach Jim Mora two years ago. His entire career, Sammis has been an offensive line coach. From 2012 to 2014, Sammis was an offensive line coach, tight ends coach, and……
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BC High hires Paul Zukauskas as new head football coach
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Patriots should answer the Vikings call if they reach out
The Minnesota Vikings acquired the 23rd pick in next month’s NFL Draft in a trade with the Houston Texans on Friday. Minnesota now has picks 11 and 23 in the first round. With the Chicago Bears more than likely drafting Caleb Williams and the Washington Commanders also taking a quarterback, the Patriots could be a possible trade partner for Minnesota if they decide to move up in the draft. If…
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Sights & sounds from BC’s third spring practice
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Leverett and Watts fortify the offensive and defensive lines
The Patriots fortified the line of scrimmage this week with the additions of guard Nick Leverett on offense and defensive end Armon Watts on defense. Both add depth and experience that was sorely lacking along the offensive and defensive lines. Leverett started 10 games for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 2022 and has been a valuable depth piece for them in recent years. He has been in the league five…
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Recruiting Roundup: Leominster
It could be a big year for the Leominster Blue Devils and coach Devin Gates. The team has loaded up its schedule with a difficult slate. The opponents include St. John’s of Shrewsbury, Milford, Doherty, Catholic Memorial, Westford Academy, Wachusett, Shrewsbury, and Algonquin. In other words, Leominster will not be hurting for strength of schedule points. In 2023, Leominster went 6-5, with a loss to St. John’s Prep in the……