By Mike Sidhly NEFJ Correspondant BROOKLINE – Early Tuesday afternoon, Dexter Southfield held their portion of the Massachusetts Showcase Day in front of college scouts from all across the nation. Players were able to display their skills for 25+ schools as they took part in drills for about an hour, going through positional work, and general agility and speed drills as well. In total, 36 members of the team participated,…
Doubs, Byard would welcome AJ Brown
Image courtesy of Bleacher Report FOXBOROUGH – You can read that headline and (rightfully) say ‘obviously.’ I get it. But, you never really know how veteran players might feel about tons of rumors swirling around another veteran player coming to their team. While Brown would obviously improve the offense, a guy like Romeo Doubs could possibly see it as the team not fully believing in his abilities despite signing him…
Harvard announces some big future opponents
On Tuesday afternoon, Harvard announces some future opponents in some significant matchups. As if the Ivy League wasn’t already tough enough, playing tougher non-conference schedules now is the path towards possibly earning an at-large bid in the FCS postseason. Yale took the Ivy’s first ever automatic berth last season, but because Harvard was able to take care of business in its non-league games, Andrew Zurich’s team also earned its first…
New players continue to have high praise for Mike Vrabel
FOXBOROUGH – Kevin Byard has known Mike Vrabel for quite a while now. Romeo Doubs hasn’t, but he’s already all in with his new head coach. Two of the newest Patriots met the media on Tuesday afternoon following another day of voluntary offseason workouts. Each Tuesday and Thursday throughout the spring leading into mandatory minicamp in a few weeks, the team has made new signees available. All of them have…
NEPSAC Showcase Day recap – Choate Rosemary Hall
By Rob Gullo NEFJ Correspondent WALLINGFORD — After the Brunswick School in Greenwich held its football Showcase Day bright and early from 6:45-7:45 a.m. on Monday – the first of nine Connecticut NEPSAC football showcases on the day – the next stop for college coaches and recruiters was Choate Rosemary Hall in Wallingford. College coaches from all around the country ranging from the Division I to Division III levels watched…
NEPSAC Showcase Day recap – Avon Old Farms
By Rob Gullo NEFJ Correspondent AVON — On Monday, the defending NEPSAC football champions, the Avon Old Farms Winged Beavers held their Showcase Day in front of numerous college coaches and recruiters. Players showcased their skills with performance drills, combine-like drills, and position-specific drills for nearly an hour before speaking to recruiters and coaches one-on-one at the conclusion of the event. With only two players committed to playing college football…
NEPSAC Showcase Day recap – Taft
By Andy Close NEFJ Correspondent WATERTOWN — The NEPSAC football showcase made its way through Connecticut on Monday, with a stop at The Taft School. A number of prospects for the Rhinos got to show off their skills in front of coaches representing the Division I power four conferences, as well as the FCS, Division II, and Division III levels. “It’s the best day,” said Taft coach Tyler Whitley. “Outside…
NEPSAC Showcase Day recap – Cheshire Academy
By Andy Close NEFJ Correspondent CHESHIRE — The NEPSAC football showcase day made its way through Connecticut on Monday, with one of those stops taking place at Cheshire Academy. Players ran through a series of positional drills in front of a slew of Division I coaches, ranging from the SEC, Big Ten, Big 12, ACC, Ivy League, as well as the Division II and Division III levels. “You treat it…
Patriots sign undrafted free agent safety Peter Manuma
The Patriots have signed former Hawaii safety Peter Manuma. The Ewa Beach native joins the roster following a successful tryout during the team’s rookie minicamp, where he reportedly stood out for his speed and instincts. While many undrafted players face a steep climb to the active roster, Manuma arrives with a collegiate resume that suggests he could be more than just a training camp body. During his 2025 season with…
Morton ready to capitalize on his opportunity with Patriots
FOXBOROUGH – Quarterback Behren Morton was the only quarterback at Patriots rookie minicamp this past weekend. It may seem strange but being the only quarterback benefitted Morton tremendously. “It’s great, a lot of reps, which has been really beneficial right now. And then when we start Monday, you know, reps will go down, but learning from, you know, Tom Brady and the guys that have played in this offense, it’s…