Courtesy of WJAR PROVIDENCE- After conducting a two month search, LaSalle Academy has hired for Boston College and New England Patriots offensive lineman Dan Koppen as the program’s new head football coach. Koppen was the junior varsity offensive line coach the past two seasons. He has also coached at rival Bishop Hendricken High School. At a press conference earlier today at the school at the school, Koppen talked about his……
Todd Downing latest addition to Vrabel’s staff as wide receivers coach
Image courtesy of The Jets Press The Wes Welker-New England Patriots reunion isn’t happening, not for the foreseeable future anyways. That’s because the next addition to the almost complete staff for Mike Vrabel is Todd Downing. Downing will be the Patriots’ wide receivers coach and was Vrabel’s offensive coordinator in 2021 and 2022. Downing is only 44 years old, but has an extensive coaching resumé already. After playing a little…
Where did Bill O’Brien & Bob Chesney land in CFN 1st year rankings?
What a wild year it was for New England college football. Starting this week back in 2024, things got a bit crazy with the hiring of Bill O’Brien, the departure of Bob Chesney to James Madison, the switching from Merrimack to Holy Cross by Dan Curran and the retirement of a legend Tim Murphy over at Harvard. The New England coaching carousel won’t be as busy this spring, but before…
Special finish to Reese’s Senior Bowl game caps off impressive week for prospects
By Paul Vozzella NEFJ Staff MOBILE, AL – A thriller took place in Hancock Whitney Stadium on Saturday afternoon as the American team stole the game from the National team on the last play from scrimmage in the 76th Reese’s Senior Bowl, coming away with a 22-19 victory. Texas Christian University wide receiver Jack Bech – who was one of the biggest stories of the week – was on the…
Rob DiLoreto back as head football coach at Everett
Image courtesy of Everett Public Schools A familiar face is taking the reins at Everett High School at a time where the program really needs it. Rob DiLoreto is back as head coach at his alma mater. DiLoreto was the head coach at Everett from 2020-2022 where his teams went 21-3. He had 17 players go on to play college football. He inherits a program that has fallen on hard……
15 prospects to watch at the Senior Bowl
The 76th annual Senior Bowl is on Saturday. Some of the best talent in college football is once again in Mobile. Several players in this game will make an impact as rookies. Here are 15 players to keep an eye on for the Patriots. Ozzy Trapilo, OT, Boston College: Trapilo had a good week and impressed scouts in individual and team periods. He profiles more as a right tackle in……
Mora reportedly naming Pryce Tracy as UConn pass game coordinator & QB coach
Image courtesy of Georgia Athletics It seems like no matter what he does, Jim Mora can’t go wrong lately. Following a historic year and a Fenway Bowl win, the Huskies added 18 transfers on Thursday, highlighted by Notre Dame transfer offensive lineman Ty Chan. Now, Mora has named his new offensive pass game coordinator quarterbacks coach in what feels like a home run hire. John Brice of Football Scoop is…
Nuggets from the final Reese’s Senior Bowl practice
By Paul Vozzella NEFJ Staff MOBILE, AL – Thursday marked the final day practice ahead of the 76th Reese’s Senior Bowl this Saturday. Several players that impressed over the course of the first two days decided to opt out, leaving more opportunities for other players to shine on a gloomy Alabama day. One player in particular caught the eye of the Patriots. Just like the rest of the week, most…
UConn announces addition of 18 new transfers joining the program
After one of the best seasons in program history, UConn head coach Jim Mora and the Huskies’ staff has been extremely active in the portal trying to add to the championship culture Mora has brought back. On Thursday, Mora announced the Huskies have added 18 student-athletes through the transfer portal who will join the Huskies for the spring semester. The 18 new players join the previously announced 12 incoming freshmen…
Boston College offensive lineman making quite the statement in all-star game practices
Boston College is known as O-Line U and this week, Jack Conley, Drew Kendall and Ozzy Trapilo are proving that Boston College is once again an offensive line factory. All three have had a great week of practice thus far. Conley and Kendall have turns heads at the East-West Shrine practices while Trapilo has garnered national attention at the Senior Bowl practices. Conley in particular has helped his draft stick……