Football is the only sport in MA that has an acclimation schedule with 3 days in helmets, 2 days in Uppers then full pads on Day #6 & 1st scrimmage on Day #8. Hockey & Lacrosse start in full gear with no limitations on Day #1 and often scrimmage on the 3rd/4th day of pre-season.
I can provide plenty of reasons why the 8/24 start date for football will have negative consequences for student-athletes, but I am still waiting for just one good reason how the new date benefits students? One of the most frustrating decisions I have ever seen by the MIAA Board.
Don Brown has four decades of D1 football coaching experience. He’s spending retirement as an assistant for @fhsbbaseball. It’s a three-generation family affair with son @FHSCoachZBrown at the helm and grandson Jacoby on the roster https://t.co/QPOE96DxEC
The coaches and parents who allow this to go on are the problem. Instead of teaching kids how to play the game the right way and show respect for the opponent they’re worried about getting viral attention. Embarrassing.
Congrats to Mansfield Alum Dean O'Connor (Class of '86) on leading the Feehan basketball team to a state title yesterday! Deano excelled in football & basketball for the Hornets & was Team MVP and a Hall of Famer in Football. He also coached football/basketball at Mansfield!
🚨 KEYNOTE ANNOUNCEMENT 🚨
We’re excited to welcome @CoachCandle, newly appointed Head Coach of @UConnFootball, as a KEYNOTE SPEAKER at the Big New England Football Clinic!
📝 Register for the clinic March 6th-7th, 2026: https://t.co/LdKE2Dibey
More details coming soon!