We are already through week six in New Hampshire football. Now it’s time to see how teams rank going into week seven. Londonderry (5-1) Last week ranking 1 Londonderry hosted a talented Bishop Guertin team in week six. These two powerhouses in division put on a great show for everyone in attendance. Londonderry won this game over Bishop Guertin 35-16. If you missed this matchup in week six there’s a…

Patriots: Judon wins AFC Defensive Player of the Week for second time in his career
Image courtesy of Patriots.com When Matt Judon signed with the Patriots prior to the 2021 season, he was signed to be a disruptive force. For much of last year, he was just that, but faded towards the second half of the season. Well, it appears Judon is right back to his old ways after dominating the Lions on Sunday afternoon and the NFL recognized it on Tuesday. Judon was named…

UMass: Despite results still not being there, Brown continues embracing the slow build
Alright UMass fans, we know you’re sick of hearing it when the team is 1-5, but you can see the progress being made. The game against Liberty wasn’t pretty, but it doesn’t mean this is the same old Minuteman program. With home games against Buffalo and New Mexico State coming up before the showdown with UConn on November 4, head coach Don Brown is hoping that the two more weeks…

Patriots: Patriots should stick with Mac Jones as their starting quarterback
One of the most entertaining stories in recent New England memory has been the play of Bailey Zappe the past two weeks. The third-string rookie came into the Patriots game at Lambeau Field after Brian Hoyer’s injury and almost led them to a win against the Packers. He followed that up by winning his first start against Detroit on Sunday. It has been fun, but before you call in sick…

College: Checking in with the New England CAA teams
It’s hard to believe we’ve pretty much hit the halfway point of the college season, but it’s here. Locally, UNH and URI are huge factors in the CAA and both have a legitimate shot to make the FCS playoffs. The Wildcats are currently atop the standings at 4-2 overall and 4-0 in the conference after beating Stony Brook last weekend. The Rams are sixth at 3-2 overall and 1-1 in…

College: Week 6 Top 16 Poll
Hard to believe we are at the halfway point of the college season. It truly is flying by. As you will see, there is no change in the top eight. There was however a shake up in the second half of the poll. 1. Holy Cross (6-0): Crusaders make a resounding statement in their 57-0 win over Bucknell. 2. Harvard (3-1): Crimson survive a scare at Cornell on Friday night….

UConn: Huskies grinding out wins on the ground has been the recipe to success this season
The UConn Huskies have won two in a row and are currently 3-4. With a win on Saturday versus Ball State, UConn will have won the most games in a season since 2015 when they finished 6-7. The key to their recent success has been an improved defense and their running game. The ground game in particular has been very effective the past two weeks despite missing leading rusher Nate…

High School: Prep School Poll
Poll put together by Jake Klein – NEFJ Correspondent (Image courtesy of @WickFootball_20) 1. Choate Rosemary Hall The Wild Boars looked like the unquestioned best team in New England during the first half of Saturday’s game against Avon Old Farms, going up 30-7 at the break. But they unraveled in the second half, allowing a 28-0 AOF run that nearly lost Choate the game. LJ Spinnato’s crew hangs onto the…

High School: Connecticut Top 25 – Week 6
Poll put together by Jake Klein – NEFJ Correspondent (Image courtesy of Aaron Flaum, Record-Journal) 1. New Canaan (IDLE) Next Up: Norwalk, Sat., 2 p.m. 2. Killingly (IDLE) Next Up: Windham, Fri., 6:30 p.m. 3. Maloney – The Spartans struggled mightily out of the gates Friday and winless Newington was in the game all along. Joziah Gonzalez, who’s quickly become the state’s most dangerous kick returner, brought a fourth-quarter boot 90 yards for a…

Patriots: Bill Belichick leading by example with 400th game as HC of the NEP
Image courtesy of the New England Patriots One of the most well known phrases used by Patriots head coach Bill Belichick throughout his time with the organization has been “availability is the best ability.” On Sunday afternoon, Belichick coached in his 400th game here in New England, continuing to lead by example when it comes to that statement. To put it in perspective, former Dolphins head coach Don Shula coached…