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

February 5, 2025

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 |……

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

February 4, 2025

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…

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Dartmouth hires Shane Montgomery as offensive coordinator

February 3, 2025

Dartmouth Athletics  Former UMass offensive coordinator Shane Montgomery did not have to look very far for his next coaching job. Dartmouth College announced on Monday that Montgomery would be the school’s new offensive coordinator.  Montgomery spent last season as the offensive coordinator and interim head coach at UMass. He did a good job coaching the Minutemen the final two weeks of the season after Don Brown was relieved of his……

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

February 3, 2025

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…

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

February 2, 2025

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…

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

January 31, 2025

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…

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Nuggets from the final Reese’s Senior Bowl practice

January 31, 2025

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…

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UConn announces addition of 18 new transfers joining the program

January 30, 2025

After one of the best seasons in program history, UConn head coach Jim Mora and the Huskies’ staff has been extremely active in the portal trying to add to the championship culture Mora has brought back. On Thursday, Mora announced the Huskies have added 18 student-athletes through the transfer portal who will join the Huskies for the spring semester.  The 18 new players join the previously announced 12 incoming freshmen…

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Bill O’Brien talks Pats vs. Chiefs dynasty, Vrabel’s new staff, Brady’s greatness & more

January 30, 2025

Another interesting weekly hit on WEEI’s The Greg Hill Show this morning for Bill O’Brien. Here’s everything he had to say: On if Kansas City is a dynasty  “I don’t really know the definition, the exact definition of a dynasty. The Patriots did it over a 20-year span. In two different times. They won three times in early 2000’s, then they won three times later in the ’14, ’16, ’18…if…

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Reese’s Senior Bowl Day 3 nuggets: Joyner, other local prospects continue to impress

January 30, 2025

By Paul Vozzella NEFJ Staff MOBILE, AL – Another day is in the books at the Senior Bowl. More standouts emerged while others are struggling to rise to the occasion. Following practice, Media Day was held at Mobile Convention Center where NEFJ had the chance to speak with several standouts so far. The National roster’s practice continued to be a lot more tantalizing than the American in terms of the…

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