Bill Belichick gave us some insight yesterday as to who would make his team of favorite players he has coached in his career. Lawrence Taylor heads the list of Belichick’s favorite players of course. Belichick also mentioned Tom Brady, Rob Gronkowski, Rodney Harrison and Matthew Slater as some of his other favorite players that he has coached. The rest of the list remains a mystery. Belichick told us he will…
While not always noticeable, Chris Board’s role on Patriots has been an important one
Image courtesy of New England Patriots The only thing Patriots fans really know about Chris Board is that he makes a significant amount of money to play special teams. Around here, that usually means you draw more criticism than praise unless your impact is glaring. No. 45 doesn’t get mentioned much on the TV broadcast (aside from the penalty last week that negated a 76 yard punt), but his impact…
Belichick appreciates Rodney Harrison partly because he redefined the safety position
(AP Photo/Gene Puskar) Former Patriots safety Rodney Harrison was named a modern day finalist for the Pro Football Hall of Fame on Wednesday. On Friday, Patriots coach Bill Belichick was asked his thoughts about Harrison being a finalist and Belichick glowingly talked about Harrison as a person and as a player. ”Everything. Best safety I’ve coached. There’s a couple other ones I’ve coached that are in the Hall of Fame….
Merrimack to open at Air Force and add UConn to their 2024 schedule
Image courtesy of Merrimack Athletics According to Mike McMahon of the Mack Report, Merrimack will be opening next season at Air Force and they will playing UConn as well. The Warriors will travel to Colorado Springs on August 31st however a date for the game against the Huskies has yet to be announced. Merrimack played UMass last season and the Warriors played the Minutemen tough in a 31-21 loss in……
Catching up with Choate Rosemary Hall QB Nick Rubino after his commitment to Wake Forest
Choate Rosemary Hall quarterback Nick Rubino committed to Wake Forest earlier this week. We caught up with Nick to get his thoughts on why he committed to Dave Clawson and the Demon Deacons. Rubino, a Miami native held offers from UMass, Bryant, Columbia, Penn and Princeton but ultimately chose Wake Forest because of the school and his relationship with Clawson and offensive coordinator Warren Ruggerio. Nick chatted with us prior…
Castellanos caps off impressive first season at the Heights with a dominant performance in the Fenway Bowl
Image courtesy of Boston College Athletics BOSTON- Thomas Castellanos did not know what to expect when he transferred to Boston College earlier this year. All he wanted was an opportunity to show what he can do. When that opportunity presented itself, he made the most of it. The transfer from Central Florida became the sixth ACC quarterback since 1996 to have 1,000 rushing yards and 2,000 passing yards in a……
Champions Q&A: Duxbury coach Matt Landolfi
Another football season has passed, and another great Duxbury team has won a D4 state title. The Dragons went 11-1 this fall, and earned a championship with a 62-33 victory over a very good Scituate team. That makes at least a Gillette Stadium appearance in each of the last four MIAA postseasons. We wanted to talk to Duxbury coach Matt Landolfi, on what makes this program so special. Here is……
Fenway Bowl win a win all around for the Eagles moving forward
Image courtesy of Boston College Athletics. BOSTON — The Boston College Eagles came into today’s Fenway Bowl as 10-point underdogs to Southern Methodist. They were not supposed to win. Thanks to a punishing running game and a stout defensive effort, the Eagles beat SMU, 23-14, in the second annual Fenway Bowl. The bowl win was the Eagles’ first since 2016, and only their second bowl win since 2007. If local……
Fenway Bowl: Boston College 23, No. 24 Southern Methodist 14 — Eagles win first bowl since 2016
By Ryan Barry NEFJ Correspondent BOSTON — Bowl season typically warrants travel plans for schools that sometimes take them to the farthest reaches of the United States. For the Boston College Eagles, a 45-minute train ride on the Green Line was about all the travel time it took to take down the No. 24 Southern Methodist Mustangs, 23-14, at Fenway Park on Thursday afternoon. Fans who braved the whipping rain……
Rodney Harrison on the doorstep of immortality as he makes the final 15 for the Pro Football Hall of Fame
Former Patriots and Chargers safety Rodney Harrison is on the doorstep of immortality as it was announced last night that he is one of 15 modern day finalists for the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Harrison played with the San Diego Chargers from 1994 to 2002 and with the Patriots from 2003 to 2008. Harrison won two Super Bowls with the Patriots and is on the Patriots and Chargers 50th…