Phil Jurkovec passes the eye test as a quarterback. No one would deny that. The Boston College quarterback possesses the requisite skill set necessary to play at the next level. The question is, is he a first round talent? Jurkovec has the size, arm strength and athleticism to be a starting quarterback in the NFL. Before he gets there however, he needs to refine his game in several areas. At…
Boston College: The transfer portal has been a highway of movement for the Eagles this off-season
Last off season, Boston College took advantage of the transfer portal landing quarterback Phil Jurkovec, safety Deon Jones (Maryland) and defensive tackle Chibueze Onwuka (Buffalo). The Eagles once again have used the portal to fortify their roster this off-season adding running back Alex Sinkfield (West Virginia), defensive end Jake Byczko (UMass), defensive tackle Khris Banks (Temple), linebacker Isaiah Graham-Mobley (Temple) and Defensive back Jayden Lars-Woodbey (Florida State) The Eagles have…
High School: Jonathan Brillo steps down at B.C High
Jonathan Brillo has stepped down as the head football coach at B.C High. Citing a desire to spend more time with his family, Brillo stepped away after three seasons at the helm of the Eagles and 13 seasons total with the program. A 1999 graduate of the school, Brillo expressed gratitude for having the opportunity to coach at his alma mater. “I just want to thank the entire BC High…
Patriots: Comparing Mac Jones and…Drew Bledsoe? It’s not that crazy
For months now, Mac Jones has been compared to Trey Lance, Zach Wilson and Justin Fields. For some ungodly reason, Jones has already been compared to Tom Brady as well. Let’s get this out of the way first. STOP COMPARING HIM TO BRADY. It’s one thing to say he has mannerisms like Brady (footwork in the pocket, arc on certain throws…maybe) but to put that type of pressure on the…
Patriots: Ernie Adams was an integral part of the Patriots dynasty
Bill Belichick announced in his post draft press conference on Saturday evening that this year’s draft would be the last draft for long time Patriots Director Of Football Research Ernie Adams. Adams had decided to retire. Adams made it official by releasing a statement on Monday. The last 21 seasons with the New England Patriots have been extraordinary for me. I am fortunate to have been part of a team…
Patriots: Patriots pick up Isaiah Wynn’s option and decline Sony Michel‘s
The Patriots have decided to pick up left tackle Isaiah Wynn’s fifth year option meaning he is now with the team through the 2022 season. The same cannot he said for Sony Michel. The Patriots declined to pick up Michel’s fifth year option. After a solid start to his career that saw Michel rush for 1,843 yards and 13 touchdowns between 2018 and 2019, he tapered off last season rushing…
High School: ‘The League’ makes its highly anticipated debut this past weekend.
‘The League’, the brainchild of former BB&N Coach John Papas debuted on Sunday. The North Shore Cobras defeated the Boston Junkyard Dogs 20-7. The league was developed by Papas to give local high school players the opportunity to play more tackle football in the spring. The club tackle football league is the first of its kind nationally. Papas is a well known name in New England. Aside from being a…
Boston College: A few more Eagles soar into the NFL during draft weekend
Another year, another convocation of Eagles heading to the NFL. And before we go any further, yes I googled whether it was a “flock” or not. Having players elected to the National Football League is obviously nothing new for anyone associated with the program, but the feeling felt from teammates, coaches, administrators and the alumni when one of their own moves on to the next level never gets old. Hunter…
Patriots: Was this a bounce back weekend for Bill Belichick?
I should have known. On Thursday morning, I wrote that Bill Belichick was drafting for his job this weekend. In fact, I said Belichick needed to show Pats fans he wasn’t just going to be content riding out his days here in New England like he just wanted to play shuffle board with Frank Costanza at Del Boca Vista. I truly believed if there wasn’t a legitimate direction for people…
College: Memorable day in May for Minutemen
Even for a UMass football fan, it was hard to complain on Saturday. There were plenty of positive things to say both in Amherst and across social media platforms as the current Minutemen wrapped up what was a productive spring camp with the spring game, then Larnel Coleman was selected by the Miami Dolphins in the seventh round of the NFL Draft later in the evening. The development this spring…