Over the last five years, few programs have made bigger gains that Springfield Central. Since 2018, the Golden Eagles have won two Division 3 state titles, and a Div. 1 crown in 2021. Last year, Central made the D1 title game again but lost to St. John’s Prep at Gillette. Many of the contributors to that success have moved on to their college careers. The members of the class…
5 areas to watch as Maine kicks off spring practice
Image courtesy of Maine Athletics Maine kicked off spring practice on Friday. The Black Bears will hold fifteen practices between now and April 22nd when they have their spring game. It is an important time for the program as they head into head coach Jordan Stevens second year. The most important position to keep an eye on is quarterback as the Black Bears have to replace three year starter Joe…
5 observations from URI Practice
NORTH KINGSTOWN- It was a cold brisk Saturday morning in North Kingstown, Rhode Island as the Rams hit the field for practice number six of the spring. Here are some of my observations from what was a spirited practice despite the winter like conditions. 1. Defense flying around: Defensive coordinator Jack Cooper is a passionate football coach and you see it in the way his defense practices. They were flying…
Pirates Preview: Pirates hoping to get into title contention again as season kicks off
The Massachusetts Pirates kick off the 2023 regular season today when they host the Green Bay Blizzard at the DCU Center. After winning the IFL title in 2021, the Pirates finished 11-6 last season and lost in over time, to the Quad City Steamwheelers, 39-38 in the playoffs. Despite the disappointment of losing a home playoff game, the Pirates still had a good season when you consider the fact that…
5 Observations from a spirited Holy Cross spring practice
WORCESTER – The St. Ignatius Indoor Facility on the campus of Holy Cross was full of energy on Saturday morning. In front of over 125 recruits lined around the field inside the beautiful facility, Holy Cross welcomed those recruits and families with Patriot League trophy photo ops and a true championship program feel during an intense practice. From the time stretching ended around 10:24 to the time head coach Bob…
Prospects impress scouts at the B.C Pro Day
CHESTNUT HILL- Boston College held its annual Pro Day yesterday at the Heights. Seven of the eight participants at the event played for the Eagles at some point in the last four years. The headliner of course was wide receiver Zay Flowers who did not test but did the field work. Scouts and personnel people from the Patriots, Steelers, Lions, Bills, Bears, Falcons, Cardinals, Giants, Colts were among those in…
White & Kurker make most of return to BC for Pro Day
It’s been a long, strange journey for both Kobay White and Cliff Kurker, but it’s funny how things work out. Both guys were at Boston College for the Eagles’ Pro Day on Friday and both put on a show for scouts, despite no longer being part of the BC program. White of course finished his career at Maine last season, while Kurker – a former Needham standout in lacrosse and…
For the Burton family, Boston College Pro Day provides unique opportunity
CHESTNUT HILL – Steve Burton has seen and covered every big event in this area when it comes to sports, but the event he was at Friday might’ve been harder to watch than anything else he’s seen during his time with WBZ. Burton’s son Austin – who began his young football career with Newton South and has had stops at UCLA and Purdue along the way – was able to…
5 areas to watch as UConn kicks off spring ball
UConn kicked off spring ball this week. Expectations are high for the Huskies as the team is coming off of a 6-7 season and a bowl bid in Jim Mora’s first season. With several starters returning on both sides of the ball, all eyes will be on this team as it looks to take meaningful steps towards being consistently competitive. Here are five areas we’ll be watching. 1. Status of…
5 areas to watch as Central Connecticut kicks off spring ball
Central Connecticut State kicked off spring football on Tuesday. It is the first spring under new head coach Adam Lechtenberg replaces Ryan McCarthy at the end of last season. The former Nebraska quarterback and CCSU offensive coordinator was most recently the running backs coach at Virginia Tech. Lechtenberg inherits a program that struggled last season, finishing 2-9. It is a program that has talent but was also losing talent. Lechtenberg…