FOXBOROUGH – It was a strange mix of emotions inside Gillette Stadium on Thursday afternoon. On one hand, the introduction of four good players via free agency brought a whiff of promise and optimism to the GP Atrium where Robert Kraft, Eliot Wolf, Mike Vrabel and newcomers Carlton Davis, Robert Spillane, Morgan Moses and Milton Williams spoke after officially signing their deals. But, on the other hand, the news of…
Spring Preview: UConn hoping to repeat the success of last season
Image courtesy of UConn Athletics Everything went UConn’s way in 2024. They had a favorable schedule which featured eight home games. They also had an experienced team back returning that led the way for a 9-4 season and a win over North Carolina in the Fenway Bowl. It was a magical season but that is in the past now. Jim Mora and his staff are ready to move forward and……
Jones, Wise moving onto the Commanders
A pair of mainstays for the Patriots the nine years are moving on. Cornerback Jonathan Jones and defensive end Deatrich Wise have both signed one year deals with the Washington Commanders. Terms of Jones deal were not disclosed. Signed as an undrafted free agent out of Auburn in 2016, Jones quickly established himself as a regular contributor with the Patriots, winning two Super Bowls and starting 71 total games. Jones…
Harasymiak pleased with his team after opening spring practice on Monday
New UMass Head Coach Joe Harasymiak was pleased with the first day of spring practice for the UMass Minutemen. Harasymiak met with the media after Monday’s practice for roughly eight minutes and covered a variety of topics. The first thing he addressed was the team’s effort. “I thought the tempo was good,” Harasymiak said. “I was focused on the flow of practice, I think that’s what I need to pay……
Andover’s newest head coach is Jay Fielding
Andover has its next head coach. The Golden Warriors will have a familiar face at the helm of the program as Jay Fielding takes over. The move was ‘announced’ officially on social media Tuesday night. Fielding has been coaching for 15 years and has been serving as Central Catholic’s defensive coordinator. Fielding played at CC and Westfield State. Perhaps most importantly, he’s a relationship builder, as proven by his time…
Acton-Boxborough names Billy Waters next head coach
At one time not so long ago, Acton-Boxborough was considered a threat regularly to compete for championships. It’s been a while since Revolution fans and supporters have seen the boys in blue and gold in truly meaningful games late in the year around Thanksgiving time, but hopefully, that’s changing soon. On Monday night, the school officially announced its new head coach is Billy Waters. Waters is a Waltham High School…
UMass Spring Preview: New faces aplenty for the Minutemen
Courtesy of UMass Athletics If you are a UMass Football fan, you will need to keep your spring program handy to figure out who is on the roster. New coach Joe Harasymiak and his staff Offensively, all eyes are on the quarterbacks as three new faces are expected to compete for the starting job in the spring. Sophomore A.J Hairston has the big arm and athleticism the offensive staff looks……
Observations from Day 1 of BC spring practice
A few nuggets from day one of spring ball in Year 2 of the Bill O’Brien Era: -Number changes throwing me off big time. Grayson James is now wearing No. 3. Jordan McDonald has taken Kye’s old No. 5. -Lonergan (wearing No. 9) is impressive and he’s clearly been through ‘real’ football with Alabama. Looked like a vet both in drills and team stuff. He and Shaker Reisig did miss…
Instant Analysis of the Patriots signings, DT Khyiris Tonga, QB Josh Dobbs and WR Mack Hollins
The Patriots shopping spree continued late this afternoon and into the evening. New England signed defensive tackle Khyiris Tonga, veteran quarterback Josh Dobbs and wide receiver Mack Hollins. Tonga is a 28-year-old defensive tackle that reportedly signed a one-year, $2.7 million deal. He was a seventh round pick of the Chicago Bears out of BYU in 2021. Tonga appeared in 13 games, last season for the Arizona Cardinals, including one…
Instant analysis on Patriots signing of T Morgan Moses
Image courtesy of Jets Wire When Ronnie Stanley went off the board over the weekend, staying in Baltimore, the Patriots quickly had to pivot. It’s a word Mike Vrabel used a lot when meeting the media at the scouting combine down in Indy and the Patriots have had to pivot quite a bit early on in free agency with guys like Stanley, Tee Higgins, Chris Godwin, DK Metcalf and others…