The 2024 season kicks off tonight so here is our first Connecticut Top 25 poll of the season. 1. Darien- Blue Wave return several key starters including Georgia Tech commit Kevin Roche, tight end Charlie Thom and quarterback Ben Rolapp. They are well positioned to challenge New Canaan. 2. New Canaan- Rams graduated several key starters from last season’s state title team but do return quarterback Luke Robinson. Lou Marinelli’s……
CIAC Class LL and Class L previews
Courtesy of Staples Football Class LL 5 teams to watch: Staples, West Haven, Greenwich, Southington, Fairfield Prep 5 players to watch: Peter Vomvolakis, OL/DL (Greenwich), Nick Conlan, QB (West Haven), Mason Frey RB/LB (Fairfield Prep), Eddie van der Merwe, OL/DL (Staples), Ejai Presley, QB/WR (Stamford) Outlook: Defending Class LL champion Staples graduated a slew of players most notably quarterback Caleb Smith who is off to UConn. They do return offensive lineman……
CIAC Class MM and M Preview
Class MM 5 teams to watch: Cheshire, Masuk, Holy Cross, Wilton, Windsor 5 players to watch: Drew Caouette, QB (Holy Cross), Imanuel Cox (Windsor), Nick Fox, LB (Masuk), Joey Hagerty, QB (Wilton), Gavin and Shane Walker, WR’s/DB’s (Masuk) Outlook: Cheshire graduated a talented class led by Notre Dame lax commit Matt Jeferey. Despite that, the Rams return some good talent starting with quarterback Aniston Marsh and running back/linebacker Taylor Rochford and……
Harvard champing at the bit for opener next weekend
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CIAC Class SS Preview
Image courtesy of Max Preps 5 teams to watch : Joel Barlow, Granby/Canton, Sheehan, Windham, Killingly 5 players to watch: Scott Romano RB/LB (Barlow), Vincent Forte QB (Granby/Canton), Peter Bocompani, WR/DB (Plainville), Anthony Oates, OL/LB (Killingly), Malachi Fowler, OL/LB (Windham) Outlook: Joel Barlow appears to be the early favorite in Class SS. The two time champions return a talented group led by fullback Scott Romano. Barlow runs the triple option and……
One week in, Pats special teams unit reminds us all how valuable they can be
Surprisingly, during the last few years of the Bill Belichick era, special teams took quite a dip. Once a beloved part of the game for BB, under Cam Achord, the unit was undisciplined, lacked fundamentals and frankly hurt the team more than it helped it. After Sunday’s resurgence in Cincinnati under first year coordinator Jeremy Springer, it’s clear that if this Patriots team is going to win games, that unit…
Week 2 High School Preview
A lot of the top teams suffered defeats this past weekend, so things are opening up a bit. Some big games on tap for this week, and a few more interstate matchups, too. Let’s get to it. Springfield Central at Central Catholic — It was a rough opener for Springfield Central, as the Golden Eagles were dismissed by a very good Iona Prep team from New York. Central Catholic has……
College Football Dudes of the Week: Week 2
Image courtesy of Boston College Thomas Castellanos headlines our College Dudes of the Week. Wednesdays are for the dudes! Here are our Dudes of the Week for Week 2 of the college football season in New England. Boston College quarterback Thomas Castellanos completed 9-of-10 passes for 234 yards and 4 touchdown passes in a 56-0 win over Duquesne. DUDE! Boston College receiver Lewis Bond caught 5 passes for 98 yards……
Top 16 Division 1 College Poll for Week 2
Boston College rolled, UNH and Holy Cross played a classic and CCSU impressed in a blowout win over Fordham. Here is our college poll for this week. 1. Boston College (2-0) – The 24th ranked Eagles roll led Duquesne, 56-0. They visit Missouri on Saturday in a huge early season showdown. 2. New Hampshire (1-1)- The Wildcats came from behind to beat Holy Cross, 21-20. Stonehill comes to town on……