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5 Observations from our spring visit with Merrimack

March 31, 2026
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NORTH ANDOVER – Nothing says spring football like a 55 degree morning with a monsoon. That’s how Merrimack football spent the morning on Tuesday, going through spring ball session No. 10 before heading out for the holiday break this weekend. With five practices left after the break, there was a clear emphasis on upping the compete level, even if the Warriors were just in shoulder pads and shorts. Here’s five……

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5 Observations from our spring visit with Harvard

March 29, 2026
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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…

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UConn Pro Day recap

March 24, 2026
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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…

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Tucker & MacCormack III talk repping for New England while at BC

March 24, 2026
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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…

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Everything that stood out from Joe Harasymiak’s 1st spring practice press conference

March 24, 2026
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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,…

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UMass unveils 2026 schedule

March 24, 2026
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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…

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