By Andy Close NEFJ Correspondent EAST HARTFORD — The score read 69-58 in favor of the Blue Team over the White in UConn’s spring game on Saturday, but that was of little to no consequence. In what could be described as essentially an open practice at Rentschler Field, first-year head coach Jason Candle’s Huskies were able to culminate their spring work with a glimpse into the future. “I’m really proud……
Image courtesy of @ryanrob on X If you still weren’t buying into BC making more of a commitment to recruiting in this new wild landscape, there’s another new addition that might change your mind. On Tuesday night, it was reported that former Mississippi State Assistant Director of Player Personnel Ryan Roberts is going the Boston College staff as the Director of Player Personnel. Alongside new GM Kenyatta Watson and assistant…
Image courtesy of the New England Patriots It was a big day for 27 prospects in Foxborough on Tuesday. The team held its annual Pro Day behind closed doors for local prospects hoping to get drafted or at least pick up a UDFA offer following the draft in Pittsburgh set to begin on Thursday, April 23. Here’s the full list of participants from Tuesday, some were former standout high school…
Image courtesy of UMass Athletics The UMass offense can’t get any worse or anemic than it was last year. So, new offensive coordinator Max Warner is starting with a relatively low bar. Warner should have plenty to work with this season, particularly with the hometown QB-WR duo of Pop Watson and Joe Griffin Jr. now on board. Following spring practice on Tuesday morning, Warner spoke to the media for the…
Image courtesy of The UC Report Elite high school athletes need to be careful these days. Bad advice, greedy ‘recruiting services’ and people without their best interests in mind can ultimately shape a future that doesn’t work out for kids who have a chance to do some special things on the gridiron. But, The UC Report is different. Run by Billy Tucker with the help of former BC Recruiting Director,…
Image courtesy of ISL A few years ago, the idea to help promote Massachusetts football players to major colleges over a two-day span was born. Players at private schools in Massachusetts and Connecticut show off their skills to scouts and recruiters from all around the country, who travel the roads of the Commonwealth and Nutmeg State stopping at each school to try and uncover the next diamond in the rough,…
Image courtesy of the New England Patriots On Friday afternoon, the NFL unveiled the start dates and full spring calendar for OTAs and mandatory minicamp. Last season, even during the early days of voluntary workouts, you could see bits and pieces starting to come together. By May and June, the Pats were building something. We didn’t know it would last all the way until the final game of the season,…
Following practice on Thursday, former Springfield Central star and most-likely starting UMass quarterback William ‘Pop’ Watson spoke to the media. This was the first time Watson has spoken in this setting since his decision to return home after a couple of not-so-great seasons at Virginia Tech. Last week following the first spring practice, head coach Joe Harasymiak spoke highly of his relationship with Watson already, noting that the two are…
NORTH ANDOVER – Nothing says spring football like a 55 degree morning with a monsoon. That’s how Merrimack football spent the morning on Tuesday, going through spring ball session No. 10 before heading out for the holiday break this weekend. With five practices left after the break, there was a clear emphasis on upping the compete level, even if the Warriors were just in shoulder pads and shorts. Here’s five…
In just a few short weeks, the Patriots will be back in Foxborough for voluntary OTAs the same week of the NFL Draft. With the Super Bowl run, this condensed offseason has came up quick, but we’re almost to the point where it’s time to start talking about expectations for 2026. On Monday in Arizona at the annual NFL owners meetings, Robert Kraft spoke with the media as he usually…