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Rhode Island announces huge 2025 class on National Signing Day

February 5, 2025

The 2024 season that Jim Fleming and the Rams had will be remembered as one of the best in the history of Rhode Island athletics. Unfortunately, it’s already well in the past. If you need proof, the size of Fleming’s class on National Signing Day Wednesday should be a startling reminder of the regular turnover programs deal with in college athletics. Rhody announced the addition of 24 players, 15 true……

UNH adds 11 on National Signing Day

February 5, 2025

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The Wildcats – coming off a ridiculous 16th playoff appearance in the last 20 seasons – added 11 new faces to the program on Wednesday afternoon. “Our coaching staff has excelled in recruiting this year, securing an outstanding group of bright, talented young athletes during this signing period,” Santos said in a statement. “We have been intentional not only in identifying exceptional athletic ability but also bringing in individuals of…

Harasymiak adds 5 new players on first National Signing Day with UMass

February 5, 2025

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AMHERST – The second National Signing Day was Wednesday and Joe Harasymiak has a handful of high schoolers that will soon be Minutemen for his first official class running the show in Amherst. The program officially announced the addition of two offensive linemen, a wide receiver, a running back and a linebacker. A little more info provided by UMass on each player… Garrett Cooper | OL | Delmar, Delaware |…

Drake Maye talks first season, free agent recruiting & playing for Vrabel

February 5, 2025

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After getting his first chance to rub elbows with other elite NFL stars at the Pro Bowl, Drake Maye is now making the rounds in New Orleans. Maye has been making quite a few appearances during his time on Radio Row and had a lengthy appearance on NFL Network’s Good Morning Football on Tuesday as well as the Up and Adams Show with Kay Adams. Here’s everything he had to…

BC staff making a statement with two major 2027 commitments from California

February 4, 2025

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The monster is being built and the BC staff is certainly making a statement about the future of the program during its first real recruiting cycle. Given how late in the game the staff came together almost a year ago this week, this winter and spring is the first real opportunity BC has had to go out and recruit around the country at full capacity. Sure, there’s already been plenty…

Todd Downing latest addition to Vrabel’s staff as wide receivers coach

February 3, 2025

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Image courtesy of The Jets Press The Wes Welker-New England Patriots reunion isn’t happening, not for the foreseeable future anyways. That’s because the next addition to the almost complete staff for Mike Vrabel is Todd Downing. Downing will be the Patriots’ wide receivers coach and was Vrabel’s offensive coordinator in 2021 and 2022. Downing is only 44 years old, but has an extensive coaching resumé already. After playing a little…

Where did Bill O’Brien & Bob Chesney land in CFN 1st year rankings?

February 3, 2025

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What a wild year it was for New England college football. Starting this week back in 2024, things got a bit crazy with the hiring of Bill O’Brien, the departure of Bob Chesney to James Madison, the switching from Merrimack to Holy Cross by Dan Curran and the retirement of a legend Tim Murphy over at Harvard. The New England coaching carousel won’t be as busy this spring, but before…

Special finish to Reese’s Senior Bowl game caps off impressive week for prospects

February 2, 2025

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By Paul Vozzella NEFJ Staff MOBILE, AL – A thriller took place in Hancock Whitney Stadium on Saturday afternoon as the American team stole the game from the National team on the last play from scrimmage in the 76th Reese’s Senior Bowl, coming away with a 22-19 victory. Texas Christian University wide receiver Jack Bech – who was one of the biggest stories of the week – was on the…

Mora reportedly naming Pryce Tracy as UConn pass game coordinator & QB coach

January 31, 2025

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Image courtesy of Georgia Athletics It seems like no matter what he does, Jim Mora can’t go wrong lately. Following a historic year and a Fenway Bowl win, the Huskies added 18 transfers on Thursday, highlighted by Notre Dame transfer offensive lineman Ty Chan. Now, Mora has named his new offensive pass game coordinator quarterbacks coach in what feels like a home run hire. John Brice of Football Scoop is…

Nuggets from the final Reese’s Senior Bowl practice

January 31, 2025

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By Paul Vozzella NEFJ Staff MOBILE, AL – Thursday marked the final day practice ahead of the 76th Reese’s Senior Bowl this Saturday. Several players that impressed over the course of the first two days decided to opt out, leaving more opportunities for other players to shine on a gloomy Alabama day. One player in particular caught the eye of the Patriots. Just like the rest of the week, most…