Image courtesy of Joe Sullivan/BC Athletics By Andy Backstrom NEFJ Correspondent INDIANAPOLIS – Donovan Ezeiruaku recorded a sack in his first game at Boston College. The eloquent defensive end from Williamstown, New Jersey, made his voice known before that, even as a true freshman. “Right off the bat, I felt like he was a very good leader,” BC defensive tackle Cam Horsley said Wednesday at the NFL Combine. “Some guys…
Patriots shopping Godchaux but don’t expect a worthwhile return
The Patriots are shopping defensive tackle Davon Godchaux. Godchaux has two years remaining on his contract, including $16.5 million in guaranteed money. He is scheduled to earn salaries of $4 million in 2025 and $5.5 million in 2026. The 6’3 330 pound Godchaux is not a scheme fit in the new Patriots defensive scheme and the team told his agent that he can seek a trade. Given what he is…
Krafts take another hit with poor NFLPA report card grade for second straight year
In the movie ‘Remember the Titans’ there’s a scene early where Julius Campbell is speaking to Gerry Bertier, it’s a critical, tone-setting moment for the rest of the film. “Attitude reflects leadership, captain,” Campbell told him. If you’ve seen it, you know the rest is history with the help of a few more bonding moments. Right now, Patriots players have loudly said the same thing to Robert and Jonathan Kraft….
47th Shriners All-Star Football Classic teams and coaches announced
The 47th annual Shriners All-Star Football teams and coaches were announced on Tuesday evening. The game will be played on Friday June 13th at 7 pm at Bentley University. June 14th would be the rain date. Tickets can be purchased by contacting [email protected] and all proceeds benefit the Aleppo Shriners organization, which provides transportation for children who need specialty care at Shriners International Hospitals. Here are the North and South……
Hockomock League and Catholic Conference announce showcase days
Image courtesy of Xaverian High School The Hockomock League and Catholic Conference announced their second annual showcase days on Monday. The Hockomock League will hold their showcase on Sunday May 11th from 3-7 pm at Mansfield High School. The Catholic Conference will be holding their showcase on Thursday May 15th from 5 to 8 pm at Xaverian High School. Both events were big hits last season as multiple colleges attended….
Vrabel hits on free agency, his staff & expectations at NFL Scouting Combine
For the first time since being hired, Mike Vrabel spoke with the assembled media down in Indianapolis on Tuesday morning. During the 15-minute Q&A, Vrabel hit on all the important issues currently facing him and the organization as they look to just get back to respectability before even thinking about contention. Vrabel’s staff is complete and it’ll be an integral part of the franchise’s success going forward. He was asked…
40 prospects to watch at the NFL Combine
The NFL Combine kicks off today in Indianapolis with player workouts scheduled for later this week. Here is a list of players to watch. Some of these players may only interview and test but not work out. Some may not work out due to injury. Trey Amos, CB, Mississippi: Long corner who moves well and has high level ball skills. Looking forward to seeing how he performs during the pre-draft……
Dexter Southfield has impressive run going producing Division 1 offensive linemen
Whether public or private, high schools around here have been able to produce top tier offensive linemen for a long, long time. As far back as the 80’s if you want to get technical. More recently, the Lindstroms, Zak Zinter, Drew Kendall and Ozzy Trapilo have all raised the bar when it comes to representing New England and that big boy fraternity up front. The private schools will always have…
Patriots Journal for 2/23/25
Plenty of Patriots talk this week as Mike Vrabel, his coaching staff and the front office head out to Indianapolis for the NFL Combine. Vrabel and Wolf times set for NFL Combine: Mike Vrabel is scheduled to meet with the media on Tuesday morning at 10:15 am. Eliot Wolf will meet with the media on Wednesday at 1 pm. Both should have plenty to say regarding the combine and what…
College Football Journal for 2/23/25
Here is this week’s edition of the college football journal. From Boston College, to Holy Cross to UMass, there is plenty to talk about. Harasymiak and staff make favorable impression with alumni: Joe Harasymiak introduced his coaching staff at the State of the Program event at the UMass Club. By all accounts, Harasymiak and his staff made quite an impression. It was a good start to what should be an interesting……