Tuesday morning BC players quickly ran from the locker room inside Alumni Stadium to Fish Field House trying to beat the early frigid temperatures. There was yelling, singing, full sprints and some light jogs. The energy was up for the second spring practice session as the Eagles begin to lay the foundation for what they hope is a special season. It’s hard not to be impressed with just how much…
Patriots Draft: Patriots type players to watch at the Combine this weekend
The NFL Combine is back and it will once again be held in Indianapolis this upcoming weekend. Teams will gather to interview prospects, get medical information on them and work them out as they continue the evaluation process. Expect Bill Belichick and the Patriots brass to be there evaluating all of the positions but especially the areas the Patriots have the most needs in. Cornerback, linebacker, wide receiver, defensive tackle…
NFL Draft: Along with quarterback Westin Elliott, trio from Merrimack hopes to make an impact at the next level
Merrimack QB Westin Elliott made quite a name for himself this year, but there is another trio of Warriors that could hear their names called on draft weekend as well. Head coach Dan Curran – entering his ninth year at the helm of the program – has put North Andover on the map at the Division 1 FCS level and the NFL-caliber talent coming through the program is a big…
Recruiting: Maynard’s Midey breaks the mold with commitment to Ohio University coaching staff
In seemingly just the last decade or so, the recruiting scene in college football has gone from something only the crazy NCAA football fan had interest in, to a full blown season itself where fan bases clamor over the latest top prospect and hundreds of “experts” try to project their future. The announcement of where a recruit is going on social media has become a made-for-TV production at times depending…
Patriots: 5 ways the Patriots could create extra cap space.
Teams around the league, specifically the New Orleans Saints and Green Bay Packers have been busy the past week moving money around in an effort to create cap space. Luckily, the Patriots are not in the same boat as those two teams. According to our good friend Miguel Benzan at @patscap, the Patriots currently have $4.896,056 in cap space. That is not a lot. The cap is expected to reach…
Boston College: Eagles kick off spring ball with a spirited, productive first practice
Spring is in the air as the Boston College football team kicked off spring practice this morning. Today’s practice was held in the Fish Field House and it went for a little under two hours. The atmosphere was lively as usual. You can tell the players have been chomping at the bit to get back on the field after winter workouts. The tone was set right out of the gate…
Boston College: Mahogany embracing the opportunity to take over as leader of the offensive line
CHESTNUT HILL – Just before the Duke game back in 2020, which also happened to be Jeff Hafley’s debut as Boston College head coach, Christian Mahogany was emotional in the locker room. Mahogany was about to start a college game for the first time. He had only been playing football for a short period of time compared to other guys in the room. Thanks to veterans like Alec Lindstrom, Zion…
NFL Draft: Rhode Island’s Frimpong has eyes set on NFL career
If you’re going to play in the NFL, you obviously need confidence. If you’re going to play in the NFL after going to a smaller school, you need that confidence and a little bit of luck. For former Rhode Island receiver Ivory Frimpong, that confidence has been with him for quite a while now. Frimpong – who caught 36 balls for 494 yards and two touchdowns last year – is…
Recruiting Round-Up: BB&N
It was business as usual for Buckingham, Browne & Nichols this year. The Knights had a strong year in the Independent School League, made it to a NEPSAC Bowl game, and sent a lot of players off to college to continue their careers. That has been the routine for BB&N for years now, and it does not look to change anytime soon. We caught up with BB&N coach Mike Willey…
Boston College: 5 things to watch for as spring practice kicks off
The Boston College Eagles kick off spring practice tomorrow morning in the Fish Field House. The Eagles will have 15 practices before wrapping up the spring with the annual Jay McGillis Memorial Spring Game on Saturday April 9th at 11 am at Alumni Stadium. https://twitter.com/bcfootball/status/1495896723469881347?s=21 Spring ball is always a good time to get an early look at the team and any new players and coaches. Here are five things…