CAMBRIDGE – By 7:35, 7:40ish on what was a December-like Saturday morning, Harvard players were trickling out on the field inside the historic stadium. There was a unique energy to this particular spring practice because it was the first one following spring break. Head coach Andrew Aurich was looking for his squad to pick up where it left off before break and for two hours, it looked like the Crimson……
In another sign that the 2026 football season is already creeping closer and closer, we’ve got some kickoff times. On Wednesday, the CAA released game times for all of its conference games. Sacred Heart joins the group this year, making it five New England teams in arguably the toughest FCS conference in the country. Here’s the weekly game times and matchups for UNH, Maine, URI, Bryant and the Pioneers (not…
By Andy Close NEFJ Correspondent STORRS — Star wide receiver Skyler Bell and quarterback Joe Fagnano were the headliners in a group that included over 20 prospects at UConn football’s annual Pro Day. Most of the prospects ran the 40, went through the three-cone and short shuttle drill, and then to positional workouts. Fagnano threw to a group that included Bell, fellow receivers Reymello Murphy and Christopher Parker, and tight…
Images courtesy of BC Athletics CHESTNUT HILL – There are plenty of local guys on the BC roster ready to show out for friends and family, but two in particular could have a major impact on both offense and defense this season. Defensively, former CM star and defensive back Max Tucker is now entering year four at The Heights. He’s now one of the bonafide leaders on defense – especially…
AMHERST – After an 0-12 season, there’s nowhere to go but up for UMass. Fans have seemingly been saying that for two decades now, but it’s actually true at this point. The Minutemen were the butt of jokes throughout 2025 both locally and nationally. But, after dipping into the transfer portal, making some staff changes and trying to re-establish the culture he began putting in place this time last year,…
The Joe Harasymiak Era got off to a rough start, but the Minutemen have a ton of turnover and there’s a quiet confidence among the program that things are in fact getting better, Not only did UMass open up spring practice on Tuesday, but the full 2026 schedule was also unveiled. A sign that the page has truly been turned. Here’s how the schedule shakes out: Thursday, Sept. 3 at…
CHESTNUT HILL – Theoretically, having a Division 1 ACC school a half hour away should be beneficial for the Patriots. Especially when the head coach of both the school and the team are close friends. Mike Vrabel, Doug Marrone, Mike Smith and Ryan Cowden were in the house for BC Pro Day on Monday afternoon, representing the Pats among 29 NFL teams and four from the CFL. Vrabel and O’Brien…
Image courtesy of BC Athletics A large chunk of the local and national football world will be in Chestnut Hill on Monday morning. Boston College is set to host its Pro Day. With 27 NFL franchises set to be represented, along with teams from the UFL and dozens of local and national reporters, BC will be quite a popular place to be. From a Patriots perspective, there’s a few names…
WORCESTER – If you watched Holy Cross play regularly last year, you know they weren’t a 3-9 team. Unfortunately, that’s what the record was despite losing mostly all close games. It’s added fuel to the fire heading into 2026 and that was evident during our spring visit with the Crusaders on Thursday night. Practice was only about an hour and 20 minutes, but it was fast and purposeful with plenty…
WORCESTER – The parking lot wasn’t nearly as full as it has been in some past years when Holy Cross has hosted a Pro Day, but some good work still got done on Thursday. Nine local college players from Holy Cross, Merrimack, Curry, Nichols and even a former BC basketball player participated in the hour-long workout with scouts from the Patriots, Packers and Chiefs on hand. This was the first…