The 2026, 2027 and 2028 quarterback classes are shaping up to be one of the best quarterback groups in the history of New England High School Football. The 26 class is headlined Leominister’s Osiris Lopez who recently committed to Coastal Carolina, Qur’an McNeill of Milton Academy, Gilbert Kimrin of The Taft School, Kaden Silton of Worcester Academy and BB&N’s Damon Taylor. Catholic Memorial’s Kise Flannery, a Harvard commit, Fairfield Prep’s……
Recruiting Visit: Tommy Vallett, QB, Mansfield High School
We had an opportunity to catch up with Mansfield High School quarterback Tommy Vallett. Vallett is one of the top returning signal callers in the State of Massachusetts and a player to watch on a good Mansfield team. Here is our conversation with Tommy on his off-season, college recruiting and what is next. NEFJ: How has the off-season gone for you so far? What have you done in regards to……
Listing the Patriots off-season additions in order of potential impact
The New England Patriots entered the 2025 offseason with a clear directive: rebuild and inject talent across the roster, particularly on offense. With a new coaching staff led by Mike Vrabel and significant cap space, they’ve made several key additions through both free agency and the NFL Draft. Here’s a look at the free agents and rookies poised to make the biggest impact for the Patriots in 2025: Free Agents…
Vrabel leading from the front off the field
WALTHAM – From the first day he was introduced as the next head coach of the Patriots, Mike Vrabel has preached culture, community and great decisions. What’s the easiest way to get guys to buy in and listen? Lead from the front. That’s exactly what Vrabel is doing. Early on Saturday morning at the Gann Academy in Waltham, Vrabel spent about two hours taking dozens and dozens of photos, singing…
Projecting the UMass Minutemen 2025 win total
Courtesy of UMass Athletics After two seasons as an independent and a 2-10 record in 2024, UMass makes its long-awaited return to the Mid-American Conference (MAC) in 2025. The move brings a more structured schedule and familiar opponents, but also a step up in consistent competition. With a new head coach in Joe Harasymiak and a number of transfer portal additions, the Minutemen are looking to turn a new page…….
BC hosting 12 prospects from class of 2026 this weekend
Busy time is here. From the outside, you’d think football staffs in college love the opportunity to kick back and take a bit of a break in June before prep for training camp and the regular season ramps up. It’s actually the complete opposite. In 2025, June is now arguably the busiest time of year for programs around the country. With hundreds and hundreds of camps along with full days…
Recruiting Round-Up: King Philip Warriors
As we get closer to the season, we want to spotlight players in the various programs in New England for recruiting purposes. Here is our first installment of the Recruiting Round-Up for this off-season. We begin with the King Philip Warriors who return a talented senior class that has several college prospects. The Warriors will be looking to return to Gillette Stadium for the 8th time in 9 years but……
Pirates Sink Sharks 43-29, Snap Losing Skid at Tsongas Center
Courtesy of the Massachusetts Pirates LOWELL, MA – The Massachusetts Pirates delivered a much-needed performance on Thursday night, dominating the Jacksonville Sharks in a 43-29 victory at the Tsongas Center. The win snaps a three-game losing streak for the Pirates and moves their record to 3-5 on the season, giving them a crucial boost in the playoff race. Running back Pooka Williams Jr. was the star of the show for…
BC, UMass & UConn announce start times for select games
In another sign that football season is creeping closer and closer, Boston College, UMass and UConn officially announced times for a handful of games on Thursday afternoon. BC had three games announced, beginning with the season and home opener on August 30th against Fordham, which will be at 2:00 p.m. and air on ACC Network Extra. In week two, the Eagles travel to East Lansing in a rematch of…
David Andrews retires from the Patriots
Getty Images David Andrews is officially retiring from the NFL. Andrews will make the announcement on Monday in a 3.30 pm press conference at the GP Atrium. Andrews originally signed with the Patriots as a non-drafted rookie free agent from Georgia in 2015. He earned a roster spot and made his NFL debut as a Week 1 starter that season. Over the next 10 seasons, Andrews started 121 of 124…