Image courtesy of the New York Times SANTA CLARA, CA – Based on the title, you may be asking yourself why the heck I wanted to sit down with Tony Khan on Friday afternoon, given that we’re a New England football site. Well, selfishly I’m a huge wrestling guy and it was a treat for me, but there’s also plenty of connections between Khan and some local angles. First and…
Jeff Eckler Named Head Football Coach at Canton High School
The Canton High School Athletic Department has officially named Jeff Eckler as the school’s new Head Varsity Football Coach.
A proud member of the Canton High School Class of 1991, Eckler’s journey with the program began on the field where he was a standout player and team captain. After earning his degree in Physical Education from Bridgewater State College, he returned to his alma mater to help shape the next generation, both in the classroom and on the sidelines.
Patriots should have plenty of flexibility as they navigate the upcoming off-season
Mark Konezny-Imagn Images SANTA CLARA- It is never too early to start thinking about next season which starts on Monday after the Super Bowl. Despite a historic 2025 offseason where the New England Patriots redefined aggressive spending, the franchise is set to enter the 2026 league year in an enviable financial position. Last year, the front office shattered records by leading the NFL with over $209 million in guaranteed money…
CCSU bolsters roster with 35-Member recruiting class
NEW BRITAIN- Central Connecticut State has announced a recruiting class of 35 student-athletes as the Blue Devils look to build upon their recent dominance in the Northeast Conference the past two seasons.
Kirk Herbstreit talks New England college football with NEFJ
SANTA CLARA, CA – While the world’s most famous dog Peter Herbstreit got most of the attention at a hectic Radio Row on Thursday, Kirk Herbstreit was quite popular as well. Herbstreit has become the face of college football and he made the rounds among all the chaos that is Super Bowl Week. Luckily, I was able to get a very quick interview with him after he wrapped up a…
Adam Vinatieri earns rightful spot in Pro Football Hall of Fame
Image courtesy of New England Patriots SANTA CLARA, CA – Another Patriot from the dynasty years – the most important player other than Tom Brady – will now live in Canton forever. During NFL Honors on Thursday night, Adam Vinatieri was named a Pro Football Hall of Fame, along with former BC linebacker Luke Keuchly, Drew Brees, Larry Fitzgerald and Roger Craig. Vinatieri’s induction added to a memorable night in…
Recapping the Patriots practices in preparation for the Seahawks
Courtesy of the New England Patriots PALO ALTO- The Patriots shifted their Super Bowl LX preparations to the West Coast, conducting high-intensity sessions at Stanford Stadium in Palo Alto. The most encouraging development for the team is the health of second-year quarterback Drake Maye. Despite a right shoulder injury sustained in the AFC Championship, Maye was a full participant in both Wednesday and Thursday’s practices, taking all first-team reps. During…
Vrabel, McDaniels & Maye pick up awards at NFL Honors
Images courtesy of The New England Patriots SANTA CLARA, CA – In what could be a great omen for this Sunday, Mike Vrabel won NFL Coach of the Year, Josh McDaniels won Assistant Coach of the Year and Drake Maye earned the FedEx Air Player of the Year at NFL Honors on Thursday night. Maye missed out on the NFL MVP Award to Matt Stafford by just one vote. Vrabel…
Dracut School Committee changing name to ‘DRAKEUT’ for Super Bowl LX
Image courtesy of NBC 10 If you thought you were excited for the game, you aren’t nearly as excited as the town of Dracut is. So much so, that the School Committee will ‘officially’ vote on Friday at 3:30 to change the district’s name to ‘Drakeut Public Schools’ and ‘Drakeut High School,’ in honor of Drake Maye and Super Bowl LX on Sunday. “We are excited to vote on a…
Holy Cross announces 2026 football coaching staff
WORCESTER- Head Coach Dan Curran finalized his 2026 Holy Cross football coaching staff this week. The revamped staff features several key internal promotions, most notably Bryan Robbat’s elevation to defensive coordinator.