R. Mason Thomas is an explosive, “hair-on-fire” edge rusher who compensates for a lack of prototypical length with elite get-off and a sophisticated pass-rush plan. While his frame (specifically his 0th-percentile arm length) will lead to “Designated Pass Rusher” (DPR) labels, his high-motor play and lateral range make him a disruptive force. He is best suited for an odd-front (3-4) outside linebacker role where he can utilize a wide-9 alignment to stress tackles with speed.
UConn announces details for spring game in April
While a large majority of Division 1 programs across the country are no longer running ‘spring games,’ UConn is taking the opportunity to introduce a very new program to its loyal fan base. On Wednesday morning, the Huskies announced details for a spring game on April 11. Tailgating, a meet-and-greet with the team and stuff for kids like face painting, caricature artists, photo booths, lawn games and other activities at…
Amedee & Griffin could be in store for big year at BC
Images courtesy of Adam Richie & Springfield Central Athletics CHESTNUT HILL – While transfers like Demetrius Ballard (Buffalo) and Kris Jones (Georgia) will get most of the attention when it comes to the BC defensive line this offseason, there’s two local names who should be top of mind. Former Xaverian star Micah Amedee and former Springfield Central standout Josiah Griffin are both poised to make big jumps for the Eagles….
Christian McIntyre finds the right fit at Avon Old Farms
Former Xaverian standout Christian McIntyre and his family decided that he wanted another year of development. When it came time to picking a school that would help him meet his potential, he looked at two schools. One of them was Avon Old Farms and after visiting both schools, McIntyre settled on Avon.
Patriots officially announce coaching staff titles for 2026
Image courtesy of The New England Patriots On Monday, the Patriots put out the official coaching staff with full titles for 2026. This of course is much different than how things operated for 20+ years under Bill Belichick, where titles weren’t always clear due to financial commitments some of them would require. Now, Mike Vrabel is all about transparency and treating coaches like actual human beings, which is refreshing. The…
AJ Brown trade requires a lot of money & moving parts, making it hard to complete
Image courtesy of USATI The rumors surrounding a potential A.J. Brown trade to the Patriots have reached a fever pitch since the Eagles brought back Dallas Goedert over the weekend, but for a New England front office that just watched their team compete in Super Bowl LX, the price of a first-round pick may be a bridge too far. While the prospect of pairing Drake Maye with an All-Pro talent…
Patriots & New Balance form new partnership
Image courtesy of The New England Patriots The Pats are keeping it local. On Monday morning, New Balance and the Patriots announced a partnership that makes New Balance the official footwear and apparel partner of the team and Gillette Stadium. The new practice facility set to open this spring will also be known as The New Balance Athletics Center. The practice fields will be known as the New Balance Practice…
Jeremiah Figaro talks about his decision to transfer to Dexter Southfield
We recently had the opportunity to talk to former Malden Catholic wide receiver and defensive end Jeremiah Figaro about his decision to transfer to Dexter Southfield. Figaro has seen a big job in his recruiting this off-season, picking up several big time offers. When I asked him if that is why he left Malden Catholic, Figaro says it was simply about reclassifying and developing.
Holy Cross 2026 Spring Practice Preview
After struggling through a 3 win season in 2025, expectations are higher this upcoming season for Dan Curran’s squad.
The Crusaders dipped into the portal to help fortify the roster but this will still be a young football team that will need several young players to step up and make an impact.
5 Observations from our spring visit with Boston College
CHESTNUT HILL- We visited with the Boston College Eagles on Saturday for Day Three of spring practice. The weather was chilly outside but Fish Field House was hot and buzzing