As we reported a few weeks back, Pryce Tracy is on board as UConn’s newest passing game coordinator, which the school made official with a release on Tuesday. Also in that release were a few other coaching moves made by Mora, further expanding the depth of the staff and allowing his kids to have all sorts of knowledge and experience at their disposal, while still keeping things together for the…
Defending NEC champs Central Connecticut State release 2025 schedule
The defending NEC champs are back at it soon for spring ball, but fans got their chance to look ahead to the regular season for the first time on Tuesday. Adam Lechtenberg’s Blue Devils now have their full schedule set and released it on social media right around noon. CCSU immediately open with in-state rival UConn – a team they nearly upset a year ago – to get things rolling…
High School Journal for 2/17/25
It was another busy week in high school football in New England. Here is this week’s journal. Senecal a unique hire for St. John’s: St. John’s Shrewsbury announced Gary Senecal as the program’s new head coach on Saturday evening. First off, the timing was interesting. Usually coaches are hired and announced before the February break. Usually on a Friday heading into the break. Saturday is a new one. Senecal has……
BC suffers big loss with departure of defensive backs coach Ray Brown
Image courtesy of BC Athletics Losing Ray Brown in meeting rooms and on the sidelines during practice and game days is one thing. Losing him on the recruiting trail is another. The Eagles are in fact losing one of their best coaches and recruiters as Brown is heading to the San Francisco 49ers to take over as Kyle Shanahan’s defensive backs coach. Brown was widely considered one of the best…
St. John’s Shrewsbury hires Dr. Gary Senecal as head coach
St, John’s Shrewsbury announced on Saturday evening the hiring of Dr. Gary Senecal as the school’s new head football coach. A Worcester native, Senecal brings a wealth of experience to the position and a deep connection to the Worcester community. He has coached at several schools including his alma mater, St. Peter-Marian High School, as well as Keefe Technical High School, the University of West Georgia, Assumption University, and has……
Sean Marinan returns to Xavier High School as head coach
A familiar face is back on the sidelines at Xavier (Conn) High School. Sean Marinan is back as head football coach, replacing Andy Guyton who stepped away from the program last month. Marinan won five CIAC championships (2005, 2010, 2011, 2012, and 2014) from 2002-16. His record as the Falcons head coach was 120-44-1. In a statement released by the school, Marinan is happy to be back and he is looking……
Reports say Patriots “Really Want” Tee Higgins
According to NFL Insider Jason LaCanfora, the Patriots “really want” to sign free agent wide receiver Tee Higgins. Higgins is an unrestricted free agent and his current team, the Cincinnati Bengals is expected to try and re-sign him. Cincinnati will have stiff competition from several teams including the Patriots, Commanders, Titans, Bears and Raiders among others. LaCanfora said that owner Robert Kraft is catching flack for not really spending and…
Five players will represent New England schools at the NFL Combine
The NFL revealed the full list of 329 players who will have the biggest (and longest) job interview of their lives in Indianapolis during the NFL Combine. This year, BC and UConn will be waving the New England college football banner. The Eagles have four players going, while the Huskies have one. This year’s Combine is set for February 24th through March 3rd. The majority of the event also airs…
MIAA Football Committee moves forward with revised MHSFCA Plan
The MIAA Football Committee voted on Wednesday in a 6-5 margin to submit a new proposal to the Tournament Management Committee for final approval. Under the proposal, schools would play a 10-game regular season. The regular season would end on Thanksgiving Day. Eight teams per division would qualify for the playoffs, 64 total. The quarterfinal games would be played the Tuesday following Thanksgiving, the semifinals would be played the next……