G Fiume/Getty Images As the calendar inches closer to summer workouts, the UConn Huskies football program’s activity in the NCAA Transfer Portal has largely settled, with Head Coach Jim Mora and his staff having made significant strides in reshaping the roster for the 2025 season. While the initial flurry of entries and commitments has subsided since the April transfer window closed, the current outlook indicates a well-defined plan to elevate……
Merrimack Valley Conference showcase provides unique opportunity
By Mukala Kabongo NEFJ Staff ANDOVER – The Merrimack Valley Conference was the latest to host a football showcase for their student athletes after last week’s extremely successful ISL and Catholic Conference showcases. On a cloudy Wednesday evening at Andover high school over 100 student athletes showcased the talent in the Merrimack Valley Conference which is considered one of the better conferences in the state. “It’s just good to see…
Veteran Moses impressed by rookie Campbell’s eagerness & talent
FOXBOROUGH, MA – New England Patriots veteran offensive lineman Morgan Moses, entering his 12th NFL season, has quickly become a key mentor for rookie Will Campbell, the team’s fourth overall pick in the 2025 NFL Draft. And it appears the young tackle has already made a significant impression. Moses, whose locker is strategically placed next to Campbell’s, has lauded the rookie’s approach to the game, highlighting his eagerness to learn…
5 reasons why Drake Maye struggled in Tuesday’s OTA practice
Drake Maye’s struggles during the New England Patriots’ first OTA practice open to the media can be attributed to several factors. It’s important to remember that these are early-offseason practices, and struggles are common for quarterbacks, especially rookies or those learning new systems. I hate to say it, but Maye struggling is not that much of a surprise. Here are five reasons why Drake Maye likely struggled: 1. Learning a…
5 takeaways from Mike Vrabel’s OTA media availability
Here are five key takeaways from Mike Vrabel’s press conference on Tuesday as the Patriots kicked off their latest OTA session. Vrabel touched on a variety of topics from practice, to Drake Maye to joint practices with the Washington Commanders to Rhamondre Stevenson’s absence. Emphasis on Operational Efficiency and Fundamentals: Vrabel stressed the importance of core operational aspects during these early, non-padded practices. He wants to see clean huddle breaks,…
Recruiting Visit with Avon Old Farms offensive tackle Charlie Thom
Former Darien standout tight end Charlie Thom has transferred to Avon Old Farms. The 6’7 275 pound Thom has been one of the hottest names in recruiting circles this off-season. Coming off of a great performance at last week’s showcase day, Thom’s stock is rising. He has 18 offers from schools like UConn, Nebraska, Syracuse, Wake Forest, URI, Dartmouth and Princeton. We caught up with Thom this week and talked……
What stood out from the open OTA for the Patriots?
FOXBOROUGH – With football weather in the air, the Patriots were back out on the practice field for their second OTA on Tuesday. This was the second day of nine for the team, but the first one open to the media. Everything should be taken with a grain of salt in May given there’s no pads, tackling or a fully loaded roster, but there was still some interesting takeaways from…
Catching up with Xaverian’s Dave Chiavegato after his commitment to UMass
Xaverian standout athlete Dave Chiavegato announced on Monday evening that he was committing to UMass. Chiavegato cited UMass Joe Harasymiak offering him in person and developing a relationship with him as the reasons he committed to the Minutemen. Here is our interview with Chiavegato. He talks about what went into his decision, his future with UMass and his final season at Xaverian. NEFJ: Why did you decide to commit to……
UMass Transfer Portal Update
Courtesy of UMass Athletics The UMass Minutemen football program, under the direction of first-year head coach Joe Harasymiak, has experienced significant activity in the NCAA Transfer Portal leading up to the 2025 season.1 As UMass prepares for its return to the Mid-American Conference (MAC), the coaching staff has been actively reshaping the roster through both incoming and outgoing transfers. Influx of Talent via the Portal: Harasymiak and his staff have……
Takeaways from the first episode of ‘Forged in Foxborough’
The first episode of Forged in Foxborough dropped a few days ago and boy, oh boy, was it good. For those who haven’t fully boarded the Mike Vrabel hype train yet, the first part of this very well-produced behind the scenes look should convince you. There was a lot to take away from the first episode, which had several different sections throughout the full hour-plus. Here’s what stood out: First…