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……
Bill O’Brien talks Pats vs. Chiefs dynasty, Vrabel’s new staff, Brady’s greatness & more
Another interesting weekly hit on WEEI’s The Greg Hill Show this morning for Bill O’Brien. Here’s everything he had to say: On if Kansas City is a dynasty “I don’t really know the definition, the exact definition of a dynasty. The Patriots did it over a 20-year span. In two different times. They won three times in early 2000’s, then they won three times later in the ’14, ’16, ’18…if…
Reese’s Senior Bowl Day 3 nuggets: Joyner, other local prospects continue to impress
By Paul Vozzella NEFJ Staff MOBILE, AL – Another day is in the books at the Senior Bowl. More standouts emerged while others are struggling to rise to the occasion. Following practice, Media Day was held at Mobile Convention Center where NEFJ had the chance to speak with several standouts so far. The National roster’s practice continued to be a lot more tantalizing than the American in terms of the…
15 Players to Watch at the East West Shrine Game
The East-West Shrine Game is tonight in Arlington, Texas. Here are 15 players to watch for the Patriots. Jordan Phillips, DT, Maryland, 6’1.5 318: Phillips had a good week of practice. Explosive with strong hands, he proved he can stick and stack blocks and shed and make plays. Phillips plays with good lean and bend as a pas rusher. Length could be an issue however. Hollis Pierce, OT, Rutgers, 6-8……
Ezeiruaku & Trapilo reveling in the chance to go through Reese’s Senior Bowl experience together
MOBILE, AL – It’s not every day that you get a chance to have your biggest job interview with someone you’ve known and gone to battle with for a long time. But, that’s exactly the situation Donovan Ezeiruaku and Ozzy Trapilo find themselves in this week. The two former Eagles have been putting on a show and impressing scouts down in Mobile, Alabama this week during Reese’s Senior Bowl practice….