CHESTNUT HILL- Boston College head coach Bill O’Brien officially put to rest any speculation regarding the team’s offensive leadership. Following the departure of former offensive coordinator Will Lawing to the NFL’s Chicago Bears, O’Brien confirmed that he will personally step into the role of offensive coordinator and primary play-caller for the Eagles.
QB competition highlights Day 1 of BC spring practice
CHESTNUT HILL – There are certainly more questions than answers when it comes to BC football this season. New coaches, almost half of the roster is brand new and after going 2-10, are the Eagles now truly able to compete in the ever evolving college landscape? BC took the first step in trying to answer all those questions on Tuesday morning when they stepped inside Fish Field House around 9:00…
Boston College 2026 Spring Practice Preview
As the snow melts on Chestnut Hill, the Bill O’Brien era enters a pivotal third spring. Coming off a challenging two-win season in 2025, the Eagles are effectively “re-booting” the program. With a roster overhaul and significant staff changes, this spring practice is less about fine-tuning and more about establishing a new identity.
Bryant 2026 Spring Practice Preview
As the snow melts in Smithfield, the Bryant Bulldogs are hitting the turf at Beirne Stadium for a critical spring practice window.
Head coach Chris Merritt and his staff have their work cut out for them as they navigate a roster in transition, balancing the return of Brennan Myer under center with a massive influx of newcomers.
Patriots sign guard Alijah Vera Tucker to 3- year $42 million dollar contract
Getty Images The Patriots made a significant splash in the late hours of the first day of free agency, reportedly reaching an agreement with former New York Jets offensive guard Alijah Vera-Tucker. The deal is structured as a three-year contract worth $42 million, with incentives that could push the total value up to $48 million. By landing the former 14th overall pick, New England addresses a critical need on the…
Patriots sign fullback Reggie Gilliam to three year deal
The Patriots reached an agreement with former Buffalo Bills fullback Reggie Gilliam on the opening day of the legal tampering period. The deal is reportedly a three-year contract worth up to $12 million, including $6 million in total guarantees and a $4.4 million payout in the first year. By signing Gilliam, the Patriots are not only poaching a key divisional rival’s asset but also doubling down on the physical, run-heavy…
Patriots reportedly singing DE Dre’Mont Jones
Image courtesy of NFL.com That didn’t take long. Just minutes after noon hit on Monday, officially opening up the ‘legal tampering period’ for free agency, Dianna Russini reported the Patriots are singing defensive end Dre’Mont Jones, formerly of the Ravens. The deal is worth $39 million over three years. Jones turned 29 in January and was a third round pick by Denver in the 2019 Draft, No. 71 overall. There’s…
Patriots releasing LB Jahlani Tavai
Image courtesy of The New England Patriots Mike Vrabel said this would be the case. After all, he lived it. New England – and the rest of the NFL – is always looking to get younger and faster at every position, even after a Super Bowl run. On Monday just about an hour ahead of the ‘legal tampering period’ ahead of NFL free agency, Albert Breer reported the Pats are…
Strong recruiting class spurs hope for UMass ahead of spring practice
The 2025 season was a somber chapter for UMass football, concluding with a winless 0–12 record that left the Minutemen at the bottom of the college football landscape. While a winless campaign is never the goal, the result was met with a sense of grim familiarity rather than shock; the program has weathered a grueling 8–68 stretch over the last seven seasons.
Patriots Journal for 3/8/26
With free agency opening on Monday with the negotiation window at noon, all eyes are on the Patriots. Who will they target and who will they sign? We talk about that plus other Patriots related news in this week’s journal. Free agency unofficially kicks off tomorrow: Free agency does not officially start until the new league on Wednesday but we are going to start hearing about guys signing contracts with…