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We'll be releasing our NEC preseason rankings publicly on Monday right here, but if you click the link we've got pinned you won't have to wait- it's available with an exclusive breakdown in the magazine. #NECFB

There's nothing more fun in sports journalism than swinging for the fences on a project. On the other hand, there's nothing worse than a strikeout when you're going for it.

Bailey Kuhns (Mercyhurst) is the #2 portal addition in the Horizon League. She transferred to football-only member RMU in the off-season and is from nearby Mt. Pleasant. #NECWBB

4 year starter and a NJCAA All-American in 2021 specialist joins the Sharks for his final year of eligibility. #NECFB

Pure Cinema: RMU lands their first 2026 commit, Russell Holmes Jr. #NECFB necblitz.com/football/rmu-l…

I've been high on Coach Derrick Nsubuga as a big pickup for RMU every time I've talked about the Colonials, but I still might have undersold him as a recruiter. #NECFB

Duquesne is not done adding for 2025. This is to OL, which is already the definite strength of the team. #NECFB

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CCSU also has an unidentified recruit. #NECFB

Thoughts on a road trip to @ChiStateWBB at Cleveland State? We represented media at WBB media days last season and try to get a spotlight on women's @nechoops when possible. Is that something you'd like to see?

The Phil Steele All-American teams for FCS were released and feature multiple NEC opponents. Christopher Jean of @ccsu_fb was selected as a 4th Team All-American. He is an NEC Blitz First Team All-NEC player at DB. #NECFB

We're getting warmer on IDing the most recent commit.

I believe first reported by Sam Herder: SHU, a former NEC member, will join the CAA for football in 2026. Interesting for a variety of reasons but will limit opportunities against NEC foes like CCSU and New Haven. #NECFB

LIU gets their first defensive commitment of 2026. This is Shark commit #6 by my count. #NECFB

WE GOT A RIVALRY BREWING! #NECFB @ccsu_fb @UNewHavenFB

RMU kicks off the class of 2026 with a commitment from the athlete Lansdale Catholic. #NECFB

Stonehill safety Jordan Irvine (@jordanirvine9) was recently named Second Team All-NEC Blitz — and the honor is well-deserved. The 6'0", 190-pound senior from Beverly, Mass. totaled 75 tackles, including 3.5 for loss, to go along with 3 pass breakups and an interception in 2024.…