We recently had the opportunity to talk to former Malden Catholic wide receiver and defensive end Jeremiah Figaro about his decision to transfer to Dexter Southfield. Figaro has seen a big job in his recruiting this off-season, picking up several big time offers. When I asked him if that is why he left Malden Catholic, Figaro says it was simply about reclassifying and developing.
Holy Cross 2026 Spring Practice Preview
After struggling through a 3 win season in 2025, expectations are higher this upcoming season for Dan Curran’s squad.
The Crusaders dipped into the portal to help fortify the roster but this will still be a young football team that will need several young players to step up and make an impact.
5 Observations from our spring visit with Boston College
CHESTNUT HILL- We visited with the Boston College Eagles on Saturday for Day Three of spring practice. The weather was chilly outside but Fish Field House was hot and buzzing
New BC running back Evan Dickens points to coaching as big reason for decision
Image courtesy of Liberty Athletics CHESTNUT HILL – Evan Dickens was at Liberty last year, rushing for 1,339 yards and 16 touchdowns. Now, can he do it at the ACC level? That’s the question that every guy coming from conferences like Conference USA face. The players coming from the FCS level or Division 2 ball face it even more as they make the jump up in competition. But, you hear…
Several Connecticut standouts honored at the 18th annual Walter Camp Breakfast of Champions
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Patriots emphasize youth & second contract players in free agency
The Patriots’ approach in free agency was simple. They focused on getting younger and signing players who would be on their second contracts. Mike Vrabel and Eliot Wolf have shifted their free agency philosophy toward a calculated, value-driven approach that prioritizes “second contract” players. This strategy focuses on players who have completed their rookie deals and are entering their physical primes, typically aged 25 to 27. Unlike the high-priced, aging…
Roof returns to coaching thanks to an old friend & colleague in Bill O’Brien
The Boston College Eagles defense was among the worst in the nation 2025. Enter Ted Roof, a veteran of thirteen different defensive coordinator stops and a national champion. Roof has arrived at Boston College with a clear mission: revitalizing a unit that struggled at the bottom of the national rankings last season. His hiring marks more than just a personnel change; it is the rekindling of a professional partnership with head coach Bill O’Brien that spans multiple decades and programs.
Sacred Heart 2026 Spring Practice Preview
For the first time in program history, the Sacred Heart Pioneers are preparing for life in the Coastal Athletic Association (CAA). After two seasons as an FCS independent, the move to one of the nation’s premier football conferences officially begins with these fifteen spring practices, culminating in the Spring Game on Friday, April 10.
Former St. Seb’s star Kaelan Chudzinski ready to take next step at BC
CHESTNUT HILL – From about the third practice on in training camp last summer, Kaelan Chudzinski was clearly one of the top tight ends at Boston College. Not only did his size stand out, but his catch radius and ability to haul in just about anything thrown his way was impressive. His physicality after the catch, whether lowering his shoulder or dragging a defender, stood out. Even with new Alabama…
Talking ball with Shane Knowlton Simard after his commitment to Choate
Former Lynn English quarterback Shane Knowlton-Simard committed to Choate Rosemary Hall this week. The Boars are not just getting a talented player, they are getting a leader who brings a certain swagger and toughness with him to the program.
Here is our conversation with Shane Knowlton Simard.