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Harasymiak encouraged with progress on & off the field following first day of UMass camp

July 30, 2025

The Joe Harasymiak Era is officially underway. The Minutemen kicked off training camp on a sultry Wednesday morning out in Amherst. Here’s everything Harasymiak had to say following the first session: Opening thoughts “We were blessed to get some heat, which was awesome. You know, guys were prepared and they’ve been working all summer for this, but there’s a little bit of a difference between I think being in weight……

Everything that stood out during Day 1 of BC training camp

July 30, 2025

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Jumping right into it… -8:45 means 8:45. I walked in from the Beacon St. Garage at 8:44 assuming guys would still be getting out there, but position group drills were already well underway, in fact I missed the majority of the first two periods, usually dedicated towards positional work or a light walkthrough for offense and defense. -Not a great day for either QB with a lot of over throws…

Bill O’Brien happy to have Mike Vrabel’s son Tyler working with the Eagles in 2025

July 30, 2025

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While Mike Vrabel is busy trying to turn the Patriots around, his son Tyler is getting the chance to work with one of his dad’s close friends about a half hour down the road. The younger Vrabel – who played in 37 games for BC from 2018-2021 – is now an offensive line consultant for Bill O’Brien’s Eagles this season. On Wednesday following BC’s first training camp practice, O’Brien was…

Harold Landry wants more respect on BC

July 29, 2025

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The last time Harold Landry battled through the dreaded dog days of training camp in New England, he was wearing a gold helmet and living in Chestnut Hill. Now, as a primary free agent signing for the Patriots, Landry has made his mark already in camp with his play, specifically his speed off the edge. On the eve of training camp for his former Eagles, Landry reminisced about those days…

UConn enters 2025 with momentum

July 29, 2025

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By Andy Close NEFJ Correspondent STORRS, Conn. — One might forgive UConn head coach Jim Mora if there was a little extra pep in his step on Tuesday, the eve of training camp. After all, the Huskies won nine games last season, the first time since 2007 the program has done so, capping it off with a 27-14 win over North Carolina in the Fenway Bowl. Under Mora’s leadership, That’s…

New England has a ton of representation on East-West Shrine Bowl 1000 list

July 28, 2025

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Ahead of college camps opening around the country this week, the East-West Shrine Bowl released its early list of the top 1000 prospects they’re keeping an eye on heading into 2025. New England has a ton of representation, with BC leading the way. The Eagles have a whopping nine guys on the list, while the Ivies, UMass and UConn are also on there. Here’s every New England name that made…

Windsor QB Robinson commits to CCSU; Focused on winning state title senior year

July 27, 2025

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By Rob Gullo NEFJ Correspondent NEW BRITAIN — The 2025 football season may not have started yet, but the Central Connecticut State University Blue Devils already have a home victory. Windsor High School senior quarterback Anthony Robinson announced his decision to commit to the Blue Devils on Saturday evening. “I’m very excited, the goal was always to play college football and to get a free education,” Robinson said following his…

Pats give fans reason to be encouraged in final practice before pads come on

July 26, 2025

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If the buzz was at about a 6 on a 1-10 scale for the first day of training camp earlier this week, Saturday was absolutely a 10. About 45 minutes before practice was set to begin at 10:15, the stands behind Gillette Stadium were full. By the time stretching began and then indy drills followed, the hill was full and the all three ramps for overflow crowd were open with…

Bradbury talks competing for job at center & learning McDaniels’ offense

July 25, 2025

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It appears that veteran Garrett Bradbury and rookie Jared Wilson are going to be battling for the top center spot throughout training camp. Early on through the first few light days of practice, it’s clear that Wilson isn’t going to just concede the job to the vet. Bradbury knows it and is embracing that competition. “What Vrabel loves most is competition. That’s the best thing you can have for a…

Holy Cross not thinking about the possibility of 7th straight Patriot League title

July 25, 2025

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Before the question was even finished, Holy Cross head coach Dan Curran smirked a bit when senior offensive lineman Cam Nolan was asked a question during Thursday’s Patriot League virtual Media Day. The question was about the possibility of a seventh straight league title in 2025. Curran knew exactly what Nolan was going to say. The message has been loud and clear since offseason workouts in January. Build your own…