By Ryan Barry NEFJ Staff AMHERST – A warm afternoon at McGuirk Alumni Stadium was the setting for the unofficial start of a new era as the 2025 UMass football spring game took place in Amherst between Team Maroon and Team White. Using a mostly traditional format of four quarters and a running clock, Team Maroon outlasted Team White 18-17 in what was a very entertaining event. While every program……
AMHERST – With the annual spring game just a few days away, new UMass head coach Joe Harasymiak met with the media after practice on Thursday. UMass will take the field at McGuirk Stadium ‘officially’ for the first time under their new leader at noon with anticipation just as high – if not higher – than it was when Don Brown took over a few years ago. Here’s everything Harsymiak…
By Andrew Gundon NEFJ Correspondent AMHERST – On Tuesday, several Minutemen flashed during UMass’ morning spring practice as new head coach Joe Harasymiak continues to implement his new regime. The program is in the midst of week three for spring practices as the team prepares for the spring game on April 19. A lot of excitement circles UMass as it heads into its first season back in the Mid-American Conference….
Images courtesy of UMass Athletics By Andrew Guindon NEFJ Correspondent AMHERST – Seven NFL scouts lined up in the Amherst bubble field on Wednesday as 18 players from UMass and four from various regional schools tested to prove they belong at the next level. Scouts from the New England Patriots, San Francisco 49ers, Detroit Lions, Baltimore Ravens, Kansas City Chiefs, Green Bay Packers and the New York Jets were in…
AMHERST – For the first time since being hired as Joe Harasymiak’s offensive coordinator, Mike Bajakian spoke with the media for the first time after practice on Tuesday. Here’s everything he had to say: On bringing a wealth of knowledge and experience in the NFL to the younger guys “Football is football. I’ve coached at every level. High school, college, NFL. I’ve been playing since the Pop Warner level. A…
New England will be swarming with NFL executives, scouts and even some head coaches next week. While Pro Days around the country have already kicked off heading down the home stretch of the NFL Draft process, the region will be hosting a bunch of them next week. BC’s is Monday, UConn’s is Tuesday and Holy Cross is holding its big event on Thursday. In between all of that will be…
FOXBOROUGH – On Friday night at Gillette Stadium, new UMass head coach Joe Harasymiak presented for one hour about the culture of his program. Minutes later, Harasymiak was kind enough to take some time out of his evening to chat with us for a toughly 10-minute interview (you can find the full segment here). It’s one thing to say you’re going to change a culture, but since its decision to…
New UMass Head Coach Joe Harasymiak was pleased with the first day of spring practice for the UMass Minutemen. Harasymiak met with the media after Monday’s practice for roughly eight minutes and covered a variety of topics. The first thing he addressed was the team’s effort. “I thought the tempo was good,” Harasymiak said. “I was focused on the flow of practice, I think that’s what I need to pay……
Courtesy of UMass Athletics If you are a UMass Football fan, you will need to keep your spring program handy to figure out who is on the roster. New coach Joe Harasymiak and his staff Offensively, all eyes are on the quarterbacks as three new faces are expected to compete for the starting job in the spring. Sophomore A.J Hairston has the big arm and athleticism the offensive staff looks……
A new era of UMass football is about to begin with the start of spring ball next week. Joe Harasymiak officially begins trying to bring the Minutemen back to respectability and relevance when the team hits the field on Monday, but fans can finally start planning tailgates and maybe a road trip or two. In conjunction with the MAC, UMass released its full schedule on Wednesday afternoon. Here’s a look…