The pipeline from the New NEPSAC to Chestnut Hill remains wide open. In a significant early splash for their 2028 recruiting class, Bill O’Brien and the Boston College football program secured a verbal commitment from standout Tabor Academy defensive back Mikey Landers.
10 under the radar Patriots who need to make a difference this season
AP PHOTO As head coach Mike Vrabel and the New England Patriots prepare for the 2026 season, much of the public focus remains fixed on cornerstone pieces like Drake Maye, Christian Gonzalez, and Christian Barmore. However, building a true contender in the AFC East requires depth, and the departures of several key veterans this offseason have left massive openings across the roster. For the Patriots to take the next step,…
Checking In with Bridgewater-Raynham Football this off-season
Bridgewater-Raynham was one win away from playing for the Division 2 Super Bowl. Eian Bain has done a terrific job turning the program around and despite having to replace quarterback Jack Lambert, the Trojans will once again be among the favorites in the division once again.
5 teams to watch in Class LL in Connecticut
As we inch closer to the high school football season, we are going to start looking at some teams to watch in Connecticut. We start with Class LL. Defending champion Greenwich should once again be the favorite but there will be several teams to watch as team’s that could make a push this season.
UMass well represented on Phil Steele’s Preseason All-MAC team
As UMass Football prepares for its highly anticipated return to the Mid-American Conference (MAC), the national recognition is already rolling in. Phil Steele, college football’s premier preview guru, has released his Preseason All-MAC teams, and the Minutemen are well-represented with eight players earning distinct honors.
Can the Patriots repeat last season’s win total? We look at it from an oddsmaker perspective
Coming off a spectacular campaign where New England surged to 14 regular-season wins and an incredible championship run under Mike Vrabel, oddsmakers are forcing bettors to answer a difficult question heading into the 2026 season: is a heavy regression coming, or can Drake Maye keep this train rolling at an elite level? According to the DraftKings odds, the Patriots regular-season win total line is set at 10.5 wins. The odds…
Recruiting Visit: Logan Prock, WR/ATH, St. Mark’s
We had a chance to chat with St. Mark’s wide receiver Logan Prock. Prock is one of the best kept secrets in New England and a player that is starting to get the attention of college coaches.
Catching up Xaverian OLB Michael Harden Jr. after his commitment to Boston College
Image courtesy of Michael Harden’s X account We had an opportunity to watch up with Xaverian’s Michael Harden Jr. after his recent commitment to Boston College. Here is what Michael had to say about committing to Bill O’Brien and the Eagles. NEFJ: What made BC the right fit for you? MH: “I felt like the culture that they want to build fits with my same ideas and there is also…
Kaiden Drinkwater commits to Coastal Carolina
After recently committing to Holy Cross, Tabor Academy wide receiver Kaiden Drinkwater has decommitted from the Crusaders and committed to Coastal Carolina instead.
Checking In with Avon Old Farms this off-season
After a historic 2025 season, Avon Old Farms will look to make history again this season. Jon Wholley’s squad features several key contributors from last season’s team. Quarterback Matt Baer, a James Madison commit headlined the returning senior class. Baer had a big season statistically and he is primed for an even bigger season this fall.