Managing expectations for UMass

April 7, 2024

Expectations can be a funny thing if you’re a UMass football fan. Maybe funny is not the right word. Frustrating is another. Expectations can be impossible. They can be a source of unrest, or misery. You just don’t know what to do with them. Maybe that’s just life as a UMass fan in the FBS era of the program. You learn that optimism can come around and bite you. All……

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Harvard announces Andrew Aurich’s first staff

April 3, 2024

Image courtesy of Harvard Football Harvard announced Andrew Aurich’s first staff yesterday. The Crimson are currently in spring football but the university made all of the coaching hires official yesterday. Aurich retained Scott Larkee as defensive coordinator and also gave him the title of associate head coach. Offensive coordinator Mickey Fein was also retained and given the title of assistant head coach.  Former offensive coordinator Joel Lamb, a Harvard graduate……

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UConn to lean on QB experience

March 30, 2024

As UConn continues spring practice, the Huskies may not have that clear-cut starter at the quarterback position. But what UConn does have, and it should not be undervalued, is experience. Both Joe Fagnano and Ta’Quan Roberson have been through the battles at UConn. The starter will probably be one of those two, but unless one transfers, you’re likely going to see both play over the course of the 2024. And……

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5 Observations from URI Spring Ball

March 30, 2024

It was a cold, rainy Friday morning in Kingston, Rhode Island but that did not deter Jim Fleming and his staff from scrimmaging. The Rams held an hour and forty five minute scrimmage and there was plenty to take away from it. Here are five observations from our visit with the Rams. 1. Quarterback competition: The Rams have a full fledged quarterback competition and according to Fleming, it will go……

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