A new era of UMass football is about to begin with the start of spring ball next week. Joe Harasymiak officially begins trying to bring the Minutemen back to respectability and relevance when the team hits the field on Monday, but fans can finally start planning tailgates and maybe a road trip or two. In conjunction with the MAC, UMass released its full schedule on Wednesday afternoon. Here’s a look…
Harvard Spring Preview: Crimson looking to replace some key players this spring
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Top 25 Patriots free agent targets
The Patriots will have north of $123 million to spend in free agency, by far the most in the NFL. The question is, does anyone want to take their money? New England isn’t a desirable place to play right now thanks to their current state of the team and other factors. However the hiring of Mike Vrabel and the potential of quarterback Drake Maye makes the Patriots more appealing. Despite…
Ozzy Trapilo gives insight into how O-line U preps players for the NFL
Image courtesy of BC Athletics Chris Lindstrom. Zion Johnson. Christian Mahogany. Those three names will soon have another added to the list of recent O-linemen to hear their names called in the NFL Draft after wearing the maroon and gold at BC. O-line U is back to producing regular talent that’s just about as plug-and-play as it gets in today’s NFL. At 6’8,” 316lbs., Ozzy Trapilo will soon hear his…
Catching up with New Brunswick quarterback Ben Rolapp
Photo courtesy of Ben Rolapp We had a chance to catch up with Brunswick quarterback Ben Rolapp over the weekend. Rolapp announced last week that he was leaving Darien High School for the Brunswick School and reclassifying. Here is what Ben had to say regarding the move and why he made the decision. NEFJ: Why did you decide to transfer from Darien to Brunswick? What went into the decision? BR:……
Bryant Spring Preview: New and familiar faces lead to new optimism for the Bulldogs
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Getting to know 2 possible Patriots selections at No. 4
Images courtesy of LSU Athletics and Mike Christy/Arizona Athletics By Andy Backstrom NEFJ Correspondent INDIANAPOLIS – Drake Maye needs help. Up front and on the outside. The second-year Patriots quarterback could get a hand in one of those areas when New England makes its first selection in April’s NFL Draft. As New England Football Journal pointed out earlier this week, executive vice president of player personnel Eliot Wolf and the…
North Andover hires Cerullo as next head coach
The Scarlet Knights have their new leader. He’s not really new though. In fact, there’s probably no one else who knows the program better. Matt Cerullo was officially introduced as North Andover’s next head coach in a statement on social media earlier on Sunday morning. Cerullo has been NA’s defensive coordinator since 2021 and a longtime assistant since 2018, so there’s already familiarity there that should help the transition be…
Could the Patriots shock everyone and draft a tight end at No. 4? It’s worth considering
Image courtesy of Penn State Athletics Trade down. Trade the pick for a proven player. Stick and pick a lineman on either side of the ball. Take Travis Hunter if he happens to fall. Everyone has an opinion on what the Patriots should do with the fourth overall pick when the draft opens up in Green Bay late in April. Mike Vrabel and Eliot Wolf (and Ryan Cowden to an…
CIAC to host showcase on May 4th
The CIAC announced on Thursday that they will be hosting a showcase day for high players on Sunday May 4th from 8:00 am to 2 pm at Western Connecticut State University. The event was organized with the help of former Anna Maria Head Coach Steve Croce. According to the announcement, athletes will participate in the 40-yard dash, 20-yard shuttle, 3-cone drill, both vertical and broad jump, position specific drills, and…