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UMass: What’s it like to play for Don Brown? Former Wolverine, current Patriot explains

December 30, 2022
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We’ve all seen and heard Don Brown’s phenomenal rants and sayings over the years. He’s a legend in the game of football not just for his antics, but for his mind too. We all think he’d be extremely difficult to play for as well, probably run you into the ground and ultimately make you puke an hour hour into the first practice. That’s the vision most people probably have when…

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Recruiting: Bryant adds big local piece in Connors-McCarthy

December 26, 2022
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The Bryant Bulldogs picked up a big 2023 commitment on Christmas Eve when Brooks linebacker Jackson Connors-McCarthy committed to the school. McCarthy had originally committed to Buffalo but decommitted earlier this month. The Early National Signing date came and went and Connors-McCarthy was still undecided. Blessed #ps3 pic.twitter.com/9jGNpRpqyb — jackson conners-mccarthy '23 (@jacks0nmccarthy) December 24, 2022 That all changed on Saturday when Connors-McCarthy announced that he is committing to Bryant…

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College: Black Bears start fast on early signing date

December 22, 2022
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Jordan Stevens and his staff hit the ground running yesterday getting 16 recruits to sign their national letters of intent. After a rough 2-9 season, Stevens and his staff needed to fortify the roster ahead of next season and they did that yesterday. Here are the 16 recruits who signed and how they impact the roster. Chris Bacon | DL | 6-3 | 231 lbs | Hicksville, N.Y. / Holy…

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College: Rams sign 13 players on early signing date

December 22, 2022
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The University of Rhode Island signed 13 players on early signing day. Between dipping into the transfer portal and the high school ranks, Jim Fleming and his staff were able to fortify the roster. Here are the following players who signed today. Pharrell Adams Defensive Line Snyder High School | Jersey City, N.J. 6-3 | 255 Brock Bethea Offensive Line Chattanooga | Pinson, Ala. 6-5 | 305 Dontay Bishop Offensive…

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Boston College: Eagles land 17 new commits on National Signing Day

December 21, 2022
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CHESTNUT HILL – So much for a 3-9 season keeping kids from wanting to go to BC. On Wednesday’s National Signing Day, Jeff Hafley, Director of Football Recruiting Jason Tudryn and the rest of the Eagles’ staff had 17 kids commit to the program and there’s still more to come. The newest members of the BC family are listed below: Kahlil Ali (DB) – Pennsauken, NJ Shawn Battle (DB) –…

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UMass: Brown happy with where rebuild process is at after getting six new commits on National Signing Day

December 21, 2022
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Image courtesy of @UMassFootball If you think Don Brown has just been sitting back and relaxing since UMass finished its 1-11 season a few weeks ago, then you don’t know Brown or his staff very well. The Minutemen coaches have been busy recruiting Brown’s first true class since he returned to coach the program. On Wednesday, UMass had six guys sign NLI’s while there’s also been quite a bit of…

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Recruiting: Rhode Island makes presence felt in Massachusetts by landing Mankins and Harwood

December 21, 2022
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The University of Rhode Island picked up a big commitment ahead of Wednesday’s national signing day when Bishop Feehan lineman Case Mankins committed to the school on Monday. It is the second big pick up for the Rams from Massachusetts in two weeks. Catholic Memorial running back Carson Harwood committed to the school after winning his second straight Super Bowl title. Rhode Island has always taken care of business in-state….

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UConn: The Revolution continues as Huskies sign 13 on National Signing Day

December 21, 2022
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Image courtesy of @UConnFootball Just two days after the Huskies finished up the 2022 season, UConn received commitments from 13 different players on Wednesday for National Signing Day. The players joining the program are listed below: Carsten Casady – Freshman, Offensive Tackle, 6-6/270, Rolesville, NC/Rolesville HS Cameron Chadwick – Freshman, Safety, 5-10/174, Plainfield, NJ/Immaculata HS Nader Chirchi – Freshman, Tight End, 6-6/248, Alexandria, VA/Edison HS Cleto Chol – Freshman, Defensive…

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UConn: Despite valiant effort in second half, Huskies lose Myrtle Beach Bowl

December 19, 2022
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Image courtesy of @UConnFootball The Revolution has only just begun. UConn may have lost 28-14 to Marshall in the Myrtle Beach Bowl on Monday afternoon, but the fight and resolve shown by the young roster down 28 in the second half should have Huskies fans excited for the future. UConn finishes this remarkable season at 6-7, but there should be zero doubt in anyone’s mind that head coach Jim Mora,…

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College: Wasabi Fenway Bowl – Louisville 24, Cincinnati 7; Branch wins coaching debut

December 17, 2022
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By Ryan Martin NEFJ Correspondent BOSTON – As New Englanders know, Deion Branch had a knack for performing late in the season. The MVP of Super Bowl XXXIX, Branch was a fan-favorite at receiver over his two stints with the Patriots. On Saturday, Branch served as interim head coach of his alma mater Louisville Cardinals as they took on the Cincinnati Bearcats in the first ever actual Fenway Bowl at…

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