Images courtesy of UConn Athletics We got a chance to visit with the UConn Huskies on Saturday morning. Coming off of a 9-4 season and a win in the Fenway Bowl, there is a buzz surrounding the program. Jim Mora and his staff hope to build off the momentum they established last season and build a standard of consistent winning. The challenge this spring will be to find players who……
Harvard’s depth shines in spring game
By Paul Vozzella NEFJ Staff CAMBRIDGE – Harvard took one step closer to the start of the regular season with its annual spring game on Saturday afternoon. Team Crimson shined as it defeated White 31-0. Although the final score won’t be taken into serious consideration, the main focus was on individual performances and who proved they deserve a bigger role going into the 2025 season, according to head coach Andrew…
Spring Preview: Bears looking to bounce back after disappointing 2024
Courtesy of Matt Childs’ Instagram The Brown Bears got people’s attention after upsetting Harvard in Week Two of last season. Unfortunately for James Perry’s squad, they only won one game the rest of the way in a disappointing season. Replacing Jake Willcox at quarterback is priority number one. Sophomores James Murphy and Brady Dever along with junior Ty Holtz and freshmen Nolan Lazor all appear to be in the mix……
New Patriots OLB coach Mike Smith expects big things from Harold Landry
FOXBOROUGH – Making a return to Massachusetts after a stellar career at Boston College, Harold Landry has the chance to help make this Patriots defense elite. On Friday afternoon when defensive assistant coaches met with the media in various groups for about 10-15 minutes, I briefly caught up with new outside linebackers coach Mike Smith to talk about what stands out with Landry on film until he gets to work…
Patriots work out local draft prospects
The Patriots worked out a slew of local draft prospects at their local pro day today. Several local prospects got the opportunity to workout for the coaching staff and decision makers. Many of the local prospects invited were players that the team watched workout at last week’s pro days in the area. Others were either prospects with local ties or prospects who played here and then transferred . Here is……
Josh McDaniels looking forward to reinventing his offense with Drake Maye
FOXBOROUGH – Josh McDaniels took the podium inside the Gillette Stadium media workroom right around 1:00 on Thursday with a huge smile. “Hello world,” he said. McDaniels looked like a man who was thrilled to be back in the building with a chance to try and help the organization get back to where it was once he left. The problem with that is there’s one giant piece of the puzzle…
Staples promotes Matthew Jacowleff to head coach
Courtesy of Staples Football Staples High School has a new head coach and it is a familiar name. Associate Head Coach and offensive coordinator Matthew Jacowleff has been promoted to the top job, replacing Adam Behrends who took a job at the University of New Mexico earlier this off-season. Jacowleff is a Staples alum, graduating in 2015. He is also a Northeastern and Fairfield University graduate and currently teaches at……
Patriots trade Joe Milton and capitalize on a late round pick
Courtesy of USA Today. The Patriots have traded quarterback Joe Milton along with a 2025 seventh round pick to the Dallas Cowboys for a 2025 fifth round pick. According to sources, Milton requested a trade and the Patriots honored his request. Milton was drafted in the sixth round of last season’s draft by the Patriots out of Tennessee. Milton made an impression on Patriots fans early with his cannon arm…
Joe Milton traded to Dallas
FOXBOROUGH – About two hours before offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels was scheduled to meet the media for the first time since returning, one of his quarterbacks was traded away. Joe Milton – who fans quickly fell in love with because of his back flip ability and absurdly strong arm – was traded to the Dallas Cowboys along with a seventh round pick for a fifth round pick. Given how highly…
Patriots Draft: Patriots Meeting, Visits Tracker
Courtesy of Sports Illustrated With the draft three weeks away, the Patriots are meeting with prospects at their local pro day and scheduling Top 30 visits. Here are the prospects they have met with this off-season. We will update this list as we get more information. Quarterbacks Jordan Cloud (Texas State): Pro Day: Athletic quarterback who put up big numbers in G.J Kinne’s offense but is undersized at 6’00 200……