We’re almost there, college football fans. On Wednesday, the NCAA and networks begin unveiling start times for select games around the country in 2023. BC, UMass and UConn all found out when they’ll be playing some early season matchups as well as some big ones later in the year. BC will be kicking off at noon four times as of now, with three of them coming the first three weeks…
Shrewsbury tight end/defensive end Cooper Ackerman announced on Thursday that he is committing to UConn. https://twitter.com/ackerman_cooper/status/1661682704788717569?s=46&t=0-klhPVppXQ66vGpXhGesA The 2024, 3-Star recruit also held offers from Boston College, Rutgers, Temple, UMass, Army, Navy, Holy Cross, Bryant, UNH, Penn and Colgate. He ultimately chose UConn because of the coaching staff and the overall success of the athletic programs at the school. “Every time I have been there, I’ve loved it and felt right…
UConn held its Spring Showcase on Saturday to culminate the end of spring practice. Head Coach Jim Mora met with the media prior to the game and spoke for 20 minutes on a variety of issues regarding the program. After Mora was done meeting with the media, the program engaged in an hour and fifteen minute situational practice in essence. All three phases were showcased and it was a good…
STORRS, Conn. — It happened over and over. A player would have a standout moment during UConn’s spring game Saturday, and this would be the reaction. “You’re not going to believe this, but he’s listed as a freshman, too.” One main takeaway stood out, that the Huskies surely have juniors and seniors leading the way. But it’s also true of the freshmen and sophomores. Young players were making an impact…
We visited UConn on Saturday as part of Spring Visit tour and came away throughly impressed with the Huskies. Coming off of a 6-7 season and a Myrtle Beach Bowl appearance, UConn is well positioned to top last season’s record and possibly win a bowl game. With key starters returning along the offensive and defensive lines and the addition of several impact transfers, the Huskies are better on paper. Add…
STORRS, Conn. — It may be only the spring for the UConn offense, but there are plenty of reasons for optimism with the Huskies. Right now, many of those positive vibes have to do with the running game. Since the Huskies have some injuries at the moment to their wide receiving corps, that much was predictable. Still, from both a talent and a depth standpoint, UConn should be able to…
UConn kicked off spring ball this week. Expectations are high for the Huskies as the team is coming off of a 6-7 season and a bowl bid in Jim Mora’s first season. With several starters returning on both sides of the ball, all eyes will be on this team as it looks to take meaningful steps towards being consistently competitive. Here are five areas we’ll be watching. 1. Status of…
Image courtesy of UConn athletics A year ago, nobody but the people inside the facilities at UConn saw last year’s success coming. That won’t be the case in 2023. No longer an afterthought following the Myrtle Beach Bowl berth against Marshall and the epic comeback that fell just short, UConn will need to hit the ground running when spring ball begins if they want to maintain the momentum built in…
Coming off of a surprising 6-6 regular season and a bowl appearance, Jim Mora and his staff established some much needed momentum and they carried over that momentum into recruiting. After announcing the first part of their recruiting class in December, the Huskies unveiled the reminder of the 2023 Class. John Neider (QB/ATH) – Law High School, Milford, Connecticut: The Huskies picked a commitment from the Connecticut Gatorade Player of…
Image courtesy of UConn Athletics Spring ball might be a couple months away still, but the grind doesn’t stop in today’s college football world. The UConn staff – like every other staff in the country – has been pounding the recruiting trail, looking to find that next stud out of high school (there is another signing day coming up in February), but more so trying to find that next bit…