Images courtesy of UMass Athletics By Andrew Guindon NEFJ Correspondent AMHERST – Seven NFL scouts lined up in the Amherst bubble field on Wednesday as 18 players from UMass and four from various regional schools tested to prove they belong at the next level. Scouts from the New England Patriots, San Francisco 49ers, Detroit Lions, Baltimore Ravens, Kansas City Chiefs, Green Bay Packers and the New York Jets were in…
CAA kickoff times announced for URI, UNH, Maine and Bryant
The ultra competitive CAA should be as good as ever this season and New England has plenty of action to go around. The defending champion URI Rams are coming off their first conference title since 1985. Meanwhile, UNH is coming off its 17th playoff appearance in the last 20 years. Maine is suddenly surging again after winning five games and Bryant has had a full offseason to continue getting acclimated…
Harvard announces 2025 schedule
The two-time (partially) defending Ivy League champs and their loyal fan base now know where the road will take them in 2025. The program officially announced the schedule on Wednesday morning. This year of course is unlike any in the last 70+ years, as Ivy League teams can now compete for an FCS postseason berth. The Ivy League titles are prestigious and special, but the opportunity to win a national…
Showcase dates & times in Connecticut and Massachusetts officially announced; New York & New Jersey added
Showcase season is fast approaching as the dates for the Connecticut and Massachusetts NEPSAC Showcases were announced today. Connecticut will go first May 12th. Here is the schedule of stops for college coaches from across the country for the Nutmeg State. Brunswick: 6:30 am Choate Rosemary Hall: 9:00 am Cheshire Academy: 10:15 am Taft School: 11:45 am Avon Old Farms: 1:30 pm St. Thomas More: 3:30 pm Loomis Chaffee: 5:30……
Lundt headlines UConn Pro Day with other CT schools well represented
By Evan Rodriguez NEFJ Contributor STORRS, CT – Chase Lundt stood before the media circle following Pro Day on Tuesday, appreciative of the moment that had just transpired. “I’m just happy to be out here with the guys again,” said the star offensive lineman, who could very well be a Top 100 pick. “It’s been three months since I’ve seen all of them, including the guys that are still working…
Patriots get No. 1 receiver with signing of Stefon Diggs
The buzz at training camp on those Tuesday morning practices in the August heat just hasn’t been there the last few years. That’s going to change in 2025. Not just because of the hope Drake Maye has brought to the fan base or the big name defensive free agent signings, but because the Patriots finally have a new No. 1 wide receiver for the (hopefully) franchise QB. Adam Schefter reported…
New UMass offensive coordinator Mike Bajakian encouraged with spring start
AMHERST – For the first time since being hired as Joe Harasymiak’s offensive coordinator, Mike Bajakian spoke with the media for the first time after practice on Tuesday. Here’s everything he had to say: On bringing a wealth of knowledge and experience in the NFL to the younger guys “Football is football. I’ve coached at every level. High school, college, NFL. I’ve been playing since the Pop Warner level. A…
Patriots match Christian Elliss restricted offer sheet from the Raiders
Tribune News Service In a somewhat surprising move, the Patriots have matched the offer sheet for restricted free agent linebacker Christian Elliss. The Patriots placed a first right of refusal tender on Elliss earlier this offseason, making the 26-year-old linebacker a restricted free agent. The tender value for Elliss was $3.263 million for this season. The Raiders offered Elliss more money at $4.82 million last week. On Monday, the Patriots…
Breaking down the workouts of each of the Boston College Pro Day participants
Image courtesy of Sophie Weller CHESTNUT HILL: It was a packed house at Boston College on Monday morning as all 32 NFL teams had scouts and talent evaluators on hand to watch one of the deepest groups of Eagles workout in a long time. Like the scouts, we evaluated the players as well. Here is our evaluation of their performance and if they help their draft status. Kam Arnold, LB:……
Mutually beneficial relationship between BC and the Patriots on display Monday
CHESTNUT HILL – It’s well documented how much Bill O’Brien and Mike Vrabel respect each other. Their friendship has been talked about at great length since Vrabel was hired as the next coach of the Patriots. But, what isn’t talked about enough is how much O’Brien’s BC program could help out the Patriots here in the short term while Vrabel – who spoke to the team on Monday before BC’s…