WESTWOOD — On Tuesday, we took the drive over to Westwood to watch Central Catholic scrimmage Xaverian. These are two of the best teams in the state, and that’s usually the case every year. The two teams also scrimmage each season. The change, this year, is that these teams will also face off in the regular season (Sept. 29 at Xaverian). So, in some ways, this one meant a little…
10 observations from Yale fall camp
By Aman Kidwai NEFJ Correspondent NEW HAVEN, CT – The Yale Bulldogs are looking inwards as they seek to build on a 2022 campaign where they won the Ivy League championship for the third time in head coach Tony Reno’s tenure. “Our saying is ‘Yale vs. Yale’ every week,” quarterback Nolan Grooms said before practice Tuesday. “We feel like if we take care of our 20 square feet, it’s going…
Breaking down the Patriots 53-man roster
We break down the Patriots roster and share our thoughts on each position. Who made the roster and why? Carrying 11 offensive lineman has to be some kind of an NFL record. It speaks to the current state of affairs with this unit. Otherwise, there were no real surprises with who got cut and who made the roster. Quarterback: (1): Mac Jones Thoughts- The Patriots cutting Bailey Zappe and Malik…
Patriots trim roster to 53 and in the process, make some surprising cuts
Photo by Omar Rawlings/Getty Images Bailey Zappe was a surprise cut by the Patriots on Tuesday. The Patriots sent shockwaves around New England this afternoon with some of the cuts they made. Bailey Zappe and Malik Cunningham especially got peoples attention. There were others as well. From @NFLTotalAccess: The #Patriots have just one QB — Mac Jones — on their roster. pic.twitter.com/eoeMApFLUn — Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) August 29, 2023 Here…
Bryant hoping to close out brief stint in Big South with bounce-back season
Image courtesy of Big South Sports Well, that didn’t last long. Bryant began life in the Big South at this time a year ago and in about four months or so, they’ll be leaving the conference and heading “home” to the CAA. Before that, head coach Chris Merritt and the Bulldogs are hoping to bounce-back from a rough year in 2022. Here’s what Merritt had to say during the first…
UConn looking forward to opening test against NC State
Image courtesy of UConn Athletics It was a “game week Tuesday” on a Sunday according to UConn head coach Jim Mora when he met with the media for his first regular season presser. The Huskies – coming off a stunning bowl season a year ago – are looking to show 2022 wasn’t a fluke. They’ll have a chance immediately this Thursday night when NC State comes to The Rent for…
Holy Cross ready to officially turn the page heading into tough opener with Merrimack
Image courtesy of Holy Cross Athletics Last year’s historic season for Holy Cross has been celebrated and talked about enough. The Crusaders are ready to turn the page. Holy Cross will finally have that opportunity on Saturday when a very talented Merrimack team comes to Fitton Field (2 P.M.) looking to make a statement against the No. 5 team in the country. On Tuesday morning, Crusaders head coach Bob Chesney…
NEFJ’s final Patriots 53 man roster
It is cut down day in the NFL. Teams must trim their rosters to 53 players by 4 pm today. Projecting the final roster may seem easy but it is not. There are always some tough decisions, especially once you get to the forties. Here is our best guess at who makes the final 53 man roster for the Patriots. Quarterbacks Mac Jones Bailey Zappe Malik Cunningham Running Backs Rhamondre…
No surprises so far as Patriots trim roster ahead of Tuesday’s deadline
The Patriots released eleven players on Sunday and two more on Monday. The following players were released: DL Carl Davis Jr. LB Diego Fagot DB Brad Hawkins Jr. TE Johnny Lumpkin RB C.J. Marable DB Quandre Mosely DB Rodney Randle Jr. DL Justus Tavai OL Micah Vanterpool TE Scotty Washington LB Carson Wells P Corliss Waitman QB Trace McSorely Other than Carl Davis, there are no surprises on this list….
10 Observations from Harvard fall camp (Scrimmage)
CAMBRIDGE – As soon as you pulled into one of the spaces behind Harvard Stadium on Monday afternoon, anyone within an ear shot clearly knew there was a football practice going on. The energy inside the historic venue felt like a game day as the Crimson scrimmaged for the first time this training camp. While most colleges kick off this weekend, the Ivy League still has two weeks of camp…