FOXBOROUGH – Drake Maye never seemed nervous in his rookie year while speaking to the media. He didn’t again on Thursday either when he spoke for the first time since January. There was still something different though. An even bigger whiff of confidence in where he and the team are at. The ‘year two jump’ or ‘sophomore slump’ will ultimately be the headline that gets talked to death this season,…
Harvard welcomes 31 players to the program as part of the Class of 2029
Harvard announces their 2029 recruiting class on Thursday. The class features 14 players on offense, 13 on defense, and four on special teams. The offensive talent coming in includes one quarterback, two running backs, seven pass catchers, and four offensive linemen. On defense, the coaching staff added five defensive linemen, three linebackers, and five defensive backs alongside one kicker, one punter, and two long snappers as specialists. It is a……
Recapping the UNH spring game
By Ryan Barry NEFJ Staff DURHAM – The UNH Wildcats wrapped up spring practices with their annual Blue and White Spring game on Thursday night at Wildcat Stadium. On the heels of a 2024 season that saw them reach the FCS playoffs for the 16th time in 20 years, this spring has seen a whole host of changes from the locker room to the coaching staff. With a slew of key…
Pirates make change at the top; Hire Tom Menas as head coach & defensive coordinator
Five games into the 2025 season and the Massachusetts Pirates have made a change at head coach. On Wednesday, the Pirates announced that they relived Head Coach and Defensive Coordinator Fred Griggs after a 2-3 start to the season. The Pirates are replacing Griggs with veteran Arena Football coach Tom Menas. Menas will be filling both roles. He began this year as the Head Coach and Defensive Coordinator of the…
Fortin, Corcoran picked in the CFL Draft.
Former UConn offensive lineman Chris Fortin was drafted eighth overall by the Calgary Stampeders in Monday’s CFL Draft. Fortin, a 6’4 303 guard, center was a two year starter at UConn at both positions and gives the Stampeders offensive line versatility and experience. Fortin is a St. Rene, Quebec native and attended Cegep Beauce-Appalaches. Fortin Was named best offensive lineman in the league after the 2019 season. Two-time RSEQ Division……
New Patriots LB K’Lavon Chaisson eager to get going in New England
FOXBOROUGH – Meeting the media for the first time as a Patriot on Tuesday, the team’s newest linebacker K’Lavon Chaisson was clearly ready to begin this new chapter of his career. After spending his six year career in Jacksonville and then Las Vegas last year, Chaisson believes he can bring just what this team needs as things continue to turn over,/ “Just relentless,” Chaisson said when asked for his play…
Patriots release Joe Cardona
FOXBOROUGH – We’ve said it quite a bit the last few years, ‘the dynasty is officially dead.’ But, there was still always a piece or two still remaining. That is, until Tuesday afternoon. The longest tenured Patriot, long snapper Joe Cardona, was officially released by the team. Cardona has spent his entire 10-year NFL career with the Patriots and had widely been recognized as one of the best, most consistent…
Austin Hooper talks returning to Pats, familiarity with McDaniels & impression of Diggs so far
FOXBOROUGH – As the Patriots continue the offseason workout portion of the calendar, veteran tight end Austin Hooper met with the media on Tuesday afternoon. Hooper re-signed with New England on a one-year, $5 million dollar deal that could be worth up to $7 million. Both Hooper and fellow veteran Hunter Henry built a good rapport with Drake Maye. Hooper explained that playing with the now second-year QB was a…
Conley excited about the opportunity to play for his favorite team growing up
Image courtesy of Jack Conley When the New England Patriots signed former Boston College offensive lineman Jack Conley on Saturday night, they made his dream of playing in the NFL a reality. What made it even more special for the New Canaan, Connecticut native is that he is getting his shot with the team he grow up rooting for. “It is unbelievable. I actually grew up with the Patriots and…
Patriots release six players
The Patriots announced today that they have released six players: Offensive lineman Jake Andrews, defensive lineman Marcus Harris, wide receiver JaQuae Jackson, linebacker Titus Leo, safety Mark Perry and tight end Giovanni Ricci were all released to open roster spots for some of the incoming rookies, most notably the undrafted free agents. The most notable player released was Andrews. He was originally drafted by the Patriots in the fourth round…