Image courtesy of New England Patriots The countdown is officially on. On Tuesday morning, the Patriots announced the dates for opening training camp practices where fans will get their first look at the Jerod Mayo-led team. Rookies report to camp on July 19th while veterans report on the 23rd. One day later is the first open practice for fans. Gates will open at 10 AM each day with practice starting…
Talking ball with M2 Quarterback Academy’s Mike McCarthy
I recently had a chance to talk some ball with M2 Quarterback Academy founder and owner Mike McCarthy. We talked about this year’s showdown at Stonehill College and we looked ahead to next year’s showdown. Here is some of what Coach McCarthy had to say. NEFJ: Coach, just some thoughts on this year’s showcase from an operational, numbers standpoint. MM: “First off I want to thank Stonehill College and Coach…
Catching up with former Leavitt quarterback Noah Carpenter
I recently had the opportunity to talk to former Leavitt standout quarterback Noah Carpenter. The Maine Gatorade Player Of the Year is a multi-time state champion and one of the top signal callers in New England. We talked about everything, from his time at Leavitt to getting his opportunity to play Division One football and baseball at the University of Maine. Here is some of what Noah had to say…….
BC wraps up final OV weekend with more good news
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Yale’s Wheeler gets career opportunity this spring with the Chicago Bears
Image courtesy of Yale Athletics Yale offensive line coach and run game coordinator Stefon Wheeler got the opportunity of a lifetime recently as an intern with the Chicago Bears during OTA’s and mini- camp. Wheeler participated in the Bill Walsh Diversity Coaching Fellowship Program. He spent 11 days working with Matt Eberflus and his staff. Wheeler says the chance to work with Eberflus and the Bears staff was an eye……
Pirates Preview: Massachusetts Pirates (6-6) at Jacksonville Sharks (2-9)
The Pirates will look to bounce back after a tough 52-51 loss to the San Antonio Gunslingers last week. The offense did their part but the defense struggled once again. The league’s top rated offense had their way, especially in the second half. Tonight is a must win for the Pirates if they want to stay in playoff contention in the Eastern Division. This will be the second meeting all-time…
Recruiting Roundup: North Attleboro
One of the real powers out of the Hockomock League over the years has been North Attleboro. Coach Mike Strachan has led the team recently to some strong finishes, and has a more experienced squad in 2024. The schedule out of the Hockomock Davenport this season is an interesting one. There are nonleague games with Lynn Classical and Lynnfield, and a crossover contest with Taunton before getting into division play…….
Patriots sign Rhamondre Stevenson to four year, $36 million dollar extension
The Patriots have signed running back Rhamondre Stevenson to a four year, $36 million dollar extension. It includes $17 million in guarantees. The deal was first announced by ESPN’s Adam Schefter. Stevenson said during mandatory minicamp that the two sides were “pretty close”. Well, it appears his agent and Patriots Executive of Football Operations Eliot Wolf got the deal done. The Patriots drafted Stevenson in the fourth round of the…
