In an appearance on 98.5 The Sports Hub on Tuesday, Patriots owner Robert Kraft provided what many consider the most direct confirmation yet of the NFL’s impending expansion. Speaking on the Zolak & Bertrand show, Kraft stated that the league will “push like the dickens” to transition to an 18-game regular season while simultaneously mandating that every franchise play one international game per year. The owners vision involves a structural…
Boston College promotes Julian Rowe-Cohen to Assistant General Manager
Boston College has promoted Julian Rowe-Cohen to Assistant General Manager of the football program. This promotion comes as part of a broader strategic overhaul under head coach Bill O’Brien, who has emphasized the importance of high-level personnel management and administrative involvement in the modern era of college football.
Bill O’Brien talks portal approach, new staff members & more
Image courtesy of BC Athletics CHESTNUT HILL – It’s officially on to 2026. For the first time since the win over Syracuse, Bill O’Brien met with the media for over a half hour on Tuesday. O’Brien talked about a bevy of staff changes, an entirely new roster thanks to the transfer portal and if he had any doubt whether he’d be returning this season, among other things. “No doubt. I…
Boston College offensive coordinator Will Lawing reportedly set to depart for the NFL
CHESTNUT HILL- According to CBS Sports College Football Insider Matt Zenitz, Boston College offensive coordinator Will Lawing is leaving the program. Lawing is leaving to pursue opportunities in the NFL, specifically with the Chicago Bears.
UMass reshaping roster in the portal in hopes of a turnaround
AMHERST- As the 2026 offseason chugs along, UMass Football is navigating a period of significant transformation under head coach Joe Harasymiak.
Talking Ball with state rushing leader Gustavo Varela
We got a chance to chat with record breaking Greater Lawrence standout running Gustavo Varela after breaking the Massachusetts state rushing record. We coveted a variety of topics with Gustavo.
Xaverian’s Christian McIntyre to do a post graduate year
PHOTO: Brian Kelly Xaverian all-state performer Christian McInytre announced on Tuesday that he is going to be doing a post graduate year this fall. McIntyre, arguably the best receiver in Massachusetts this past season is coming off of a monster season in which he caught 65 passes for 1,562 yards and 26 touchdowns. I reached out to McIntyre regarding his decision. “I felt that what I did this year and……
Vrabel’s ability to balance roles as head coach key to Patriots run to AFC Championship
FOXBOROUGH – Mike Vrabel spent enough years in the league to know what real leadership looks and sounds like. The head coaching position in the NFL requires a delicate balance between caring human being and the A-hole that only cares about one thing and that’s winning. Vrabel has struck that balance so well, that the Patriots are one win away from the Super Bowl in his first year as head…
2025 CIAC All-State Teams
The 2025 high school football season in the state of Connecticut was filled with excitement from start to finish, and featured many standout athletes across the state.
Patriots resiliency proves they are a championship caliber team
Photo by Winslow Townson/Getty Images FOXBOROUGH- The Patriots proved that they have the resiliency necessary win football games this time of year. It is not always going to be pretty. It will not always look good. What matters is that you win and that is what the Patriots did yesterday. Patriots coach Mike Vrabel echoed that sentiment after the game against the Texans. “I think, again, there’s times where it…