Chris Graythen/Getty Images Thanks to Next Gen stats, we look at some of the more intriguing analytical numbers that could determine the outcome of this match up. Super Bowl LX will be a test of wills as both teams do a good job of taking away what the other does best. Here are of the seasonal and playoff stats that caught my attention. I give you my thoughts on each…
Some Fun Facts Heading Into Super Bowl LX.
By John Sapochetti NEFJ Contributor As we approach Super Bowl LX, let’s take a look at some oddities that have occurred in the previous 59 “BIG GAMES.” Patriots quarterback, Drake Maye is the first North Carolina quarterback to start a Super Bowl. Meanwhile, Seattle quarterback, Sam Darnold is the first USC quarterback to start a Super Bowl. That one is hard to believe. Both Maye and Darnold were the third…
5 Super Bowl LX storylines to watch
SANTA CLARA– The Patriots are looking to win their franchise record seventh Super Bowl. It will not be easy as they face a Seahawks team that is talented in all three phases and has been the best team in the NFL arguably this season. If the Patriots win this game, they would have earned it. Here are five storylines to keep an eye on that will impact the outcome of…
All Elite Wrestling President & CEO & Jaguars Chief Football Strategy Officer Tony Khan sits down with NEFJ
Image courtesy of the New York Times SANTA CLARA, CA – Based on the title, you may be asking yourself why the heck I wanted to sit down with Tony Khan on Friday afternoon, given that we’re a New England football site. Well, selfishly I’m a huge wrestling guy and it was a treat for me, but there’s also plenty of connections between Khan and some local angles. First and…
Jeff Eckler Named Head Football Coach at Canton High School
The Canton High School Athletic Department has officially named Jeff Eckler as the school’s new Head Varsity Football Coach.
A proud member of the Canton High School Class of 1991, Eckler’s journey with the program began on the field where he was a standout player and team captain. After earning his degree in Physical Education from Bridgewater State College, he returned to his alma mater to help shape the next generation, both in the classroom and on the sidelines.
Patriots should have plenty of flexibility as they navigate the upcoming off-season
Mark Konezny-Imagn Images SANTA CLARA- It is never too early to start thinking about next season which starts on Monday after the Super Bowl. Despite a historic 2025 offseason where the New England Patriots redefined aggressive spending, the franchise is set to enter the 2026 league year in an enviable financial position. Last year, the front office shattered records by leading the NFL with over $209 million in guaranteed money…
CCSU bolsters roster with 35-Member recruiting class
NEW BRITAIN- Central Connecticut State has announced a recruiting class of 35 student-athletes as the Blue Devils look to build upon their recent dominance in the Northeast Conference the past two seasons.
Kirk Herbstreit talks New England college football with NEFJ
SANTA CLARA, CA – While the world’s most famous dog Peter Herbstreit got most of the attention at a hectic Radio Row on Thursday, Kirk Herbstreit was quite popular as well. Herbstreit has become the face of college football and he made the rounds among all the chaos that is Super Bowl Week. Luckily, I was able to get a very quick interview with him after he wrapped up a…
Adam Vinatieri earns rightful spot in Pro Football Hall of Fame
Image courtesy of New England Patriots SANTA CLARA, CA – Another Patriot from the dynasty years – the most important player other than Tom Brady – will now live in Canton forever. During NFL Honors on Thursday night, Adam Vinatieri was named a Pro Football Hall of Fame, along with former BC linebacker Luke Keuchly, Drew Brees, Larry Fitzgerald and Roger Craig. Vinatieri’s induction added to a memorable night in…
Recapping the Patriots practices in preparation for the Seahawks
Courtesy of the New England Patriots PALO ALTO- The Patriots shifted their Super Bowl LX preparations to the West Coast, conducting high-intensity sessions at Stanford Stadium in Palo Alto. The most encouraging development for the team is the health of second-year quarterback Drake Maye. Despite a right shoulder injury sustained in the AFC Championship, Maye was a full participant in both Wednesday and Thursday’s practices, taking all first-team reps. During…