Image courtesy of Jesus Ramirez Tabor Academy defensive tackle Marcus Almada had 30 offers on the table from schools like Notre Dame, Clemson, UConn and UMass. In the end, he decided to follow his heart and commit to UCLA. Almada, a three star defensive tackle from Cranston, Rhode Island decided to join teammate Carter Gooden in Westwood. For Almada, UCLA fit the criteria of the three things he and his……
Tabor 4-star DE Carter Gooden commits to UCLA
Carter Gooden is California-bound. The four-star defensive end from Tabor Academy officially committed to UCLA on Thursday afternoon, joining teammate and line-mate Marcus Almada, who also committed to the Bruins right around 4:00 p.m. Both guys were highly sought after, with Gooden holding 20 offers according to On3/Rivals, including schools like BC, Michigan State, Penn State, UNC, Cal, Minnesota, Stanford and Texas A&M. “It checked every box for me both…
BC names representatives for ACC Media Kickoff Week
The ACC unveiled the athletes that will be representing each school at the ACC Media Kickoff across three days starting July 22. BC will be going on day three July 24th and joining Bill O’Brien will be Logan Taylor, Lewis Bond, Daveon ‘Bam’ Crouch and KP Price. Usually, this is just some fluff news that gets fans a little bit more excited for the upcoming season. But, for BC, this…
Patriots Positional Preview: Cornerbacks
The Patriots should have one of the best cornerback rooms in the NFL going into this season. Led by Christian Gonzalez and Carlton Davis, the Patriots have a good blend of veteran experience and young talent at the cornerback position. Length and an ability to play man coverage are prerequisites for a cornerback to play in the Patriots defense. They have an abundance of both with this group. Here is…
10 Patriots who must make an impact in 2025
The Patriots are looking to turn a new page in 2025, with a new coaching staff and several new additions, the goal is to return to contender status. After a challenging 2024 season, the pressure is on several Patriots players to step up and deliver. If the Patriots are going to meet the lofty expectations set for them under first year coach Mike Vrabel, several key contributors will need to…
Full 2025 New England CFB schedule
It’s almost football season. Finally. We’re one month from training camp and many programs will be having Media Days this month. That also means that it’s time to start planning those tailgates and road trips. With that in mind, we’ve done some of the hard work for you already. Below is the full schedule for each of the 17 programs here in New England. We will be updating this…
Recruiting Visit: Devin Boles, EDGE, Phillips Exeter Academy
Courtesy of Devin Boles I had a chance to chat with former Londonderry standout and Phillips Exeter Academy EDGE Devin Boles recently. We talked about Devin’s off-season thus far, his recruitment and what he is looking for in a school. Some good stuff here. NEFJ: How has the off-season gone for you so far? What have you done in regards to getting yourself ready for the upcoming season? DB: “Great,……
Pirates secure a playoff spot with a 54-31 win over Iowa
Courtesy of the Massachusetts Pirates The Massachusetts Pirates clinched a playoff spot after a decisive 54-31 victory over the Iowa Barnstormers on Thursday night at the Tsongas Center. The loss was Iowa’s ninth straight. The Pirates wasted no time establishing their style of play with quarterback Kenji Bahar connecting with Teo Redding on a 43-yard touchdown pass on the very first play of the game. After an Iowa interception, the…
Pirates Preview: Iowa Barnstormers (1-11) at Massachusetts Pirates (6-6
The Massachusetts Pirates (6-6) will host the Iowa Barnstormers (1-11) tonight at the Tsongas Center. The Pirates will be looking to sweep the season series and continue their climb toward a playoff spot in the Eastern Conference, currently sitting just one win behind Tulsa for the final berth. Tonight’s game marks the second meeting between these two teams this season, with the Pirates dominating the last meeting on June 14th…
2025 Patriots Positional Preview: Safeties
The Patriots’ safety depth for the 2025 season features a blend of established veterans, key special teams contributors, and promising young talent. With a renewed focus on utilizing free and strong safeties in the scheme, Mike Vrabel and Eliot Wolf emphasized the position in free agency and the draft. The Patriots were able to add competition and depth to a position that was already well stocked. Now it is a…