Courtesy of the Massachusetts Pirates The Massachusetts Pirates announced on Tuesday that head coach Tom Menas and other members of the Pirates staff were relieved of their duties. Following the franchise’s first losing season in its seven year history, Pirates Founder, Co-Owner, President, and General Manager Jawad Yatim released a statement announcing the changes. “I would like to thank everyone for their effort. If you’re in the business long enough,…
Why Year 2 Under Bill O’Brien is a Crucial Turning Point for Boston College Football
USATI On the eve of his second season officially starting at Boston College, Head Coach Bill O’Brien is entering a vitally important season when it comes to the development of the Boston College Football program. Expectations are high in Chestnut Hill for the upcoming season. Boston College is a program with a proud history but also a recent stretch of mediocrity. The arrival of O’Brien as head coach last off-season……
Harold Landry wants more respect on BC
The last time Harold Landry battled through the dreaded dog days of training camp in New England, he was wearing a gold helmet and living in Chestnut Hill. Now, as a primary free agent signing for the Patriots, Landry has made his mark already in camp with his play, specifically his speed off the edge. On the eve of training camp for his former Eagles, Landry reminisced about those days…
UConn enters 2025 with momentum
By Andy Close NEFJ Correspondent STORRS, Conn. — One might forgive UConn head coach Jim Mora if there was a little extra pep in his step on Tuesday, the eve of training camp. After all, the Huskies won nine games last season, the first time since 2007 the program has done so, capping it off with a 27-14 win over North Carolina in the Fenway Bowl. Under Mora’s leadership, That’s…
Patriots Pulse Training Camp Review: Day 6
The Patriots held their sixth practice on Tuesday. It was a warm, humid day that challenged the players, coaches, fans and media alike. Despite the warm conditions, it was another productive practice for the team. Here are some observations from today’s practice. Offensive expansion: Today we saw the Patriots offensive install go to another level with the addition of quarterback runs and some built in RPO’s off the run game….
Linebacker Jack Gibbens is poised to make an impact for the Patriots this season
The Patriots linebacking corp needed an infusion of talent this off-season. The team signed free agent Jack Gibbens to a one year, $1.3 million dollar contract in March. Gibbens arrived in Foxborough after four seasons with the Tennessee Titans, where he played under Vrabel and earned respect—as well as the nickname “Dr. Gibby”—for his football intelligence and knack for making plays in key situations. The 6’3 242 pound linebacker has…
Patriots Pulse Training Camp Review: Day 5
Day 5 of Patriots Training Camp was the long awaited first day in pads. While the contact was thump level, there was still some physicality specifically during drills. The biggest story is the Christian Gonzalez injury but that aside, the Patriots had another solid practice. Adding the pads makes a big difference. We saw it and the players acknowledged it after practice. Here are some observations from Day 5. Christian…
New England has a ton of representation on East-West Shrine Bowl 1000 list
Ahead of college camps opening around the country this week, the East-West Shrine Bowl released its early list of the top 1000 prospects they’re keeping an eye on heading into 2025. New England has a ton of representation, with BC leading the way. The Eagles have a whopping nine guys on the list, while the Ivies, UMass and UConn are also on there. Here’s every New England name that made…
One thought for every Division One college football team in New England ahead of training camp opening
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Patriots’ 2025 Rookie Class Making Early Waves in Training Camp
Four days into training camp and the buzz around Foxborough isn’t just about the new coaching staff or the continued development of second-year quarterback Drake Maye. A significant portion of the early excitement stems from the impressive showing of the team’s 2025 rookie class, with several draftees and even some undrafted free agents making a favorable impression early on. Head Coach Mike Vrabel has emphasized a foundation built on effort…