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Former UMass cornerback Josh Wallace commits to Michigan

June 7, 2023

Former UMass cornerback Josh Wallace has committed to Michigan. Wallace announced last month that he was transferring after starting the last four years with the Minutemen. Wallace has one year of eligibility. https://twitter.com/joshwallace_12/status/1666429817724477441?s=46&t=0-klhPVppXQ66vGpXhGesA The 6-0 190 pound Wallace was courted heavily as soon as he hit the portal. He had offers from Michigan, Iowa, Oregon State, Oklahoma, Virginia Tech, Michigan State, Indiana and Penn State. By committing to Michigan, he…

UMass picks up a big quarterback commitment from A.J Hairston out of Florida

June 3, 2023

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UMass picked a big quarterback commitment last night, literally and figuratively. Monarch High School (Pompano Beach, Fla) quarterback A.J Hairston has committed to the Minutemen. The 6’3 233 pound signal caller is a three star recruit and holds offers from Miami (Fla), Wagner, Western Carolina and Western Michigan. The fact UMass beat out Miami for him is big. Offensive coordinator Steve Casula recruited Hairston and was able to secure his…

Local college schedule starting to take shape with game times announced

May 31, 2023

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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…

UMass cornerback Josh Wallace enters the transfer portal

May 26, 2023

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CHRIS TUCCI/UMASS ATHLETICS According to Matt Zenitz of On3 Sports, UMass senior cornerback Josh Wallace is entering the transfer portal. UMass All-Independent cornerback Josh Wallace has entered the transfer portal, @on3sports has learned. The 6-foot, 190-pound Maryland native is a four-year starter and a two-time captain. Posted 41 tackles and two interceptions last season.https://t.co/xPvSSvyP0w — Matt Zenitz (@mzenitz) May 25, 2023 Wallace was a defensive captain and four year starter…

Former UMass running back Ellis Merriweather signs with the New Orleans Saints

May 15, 2023

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Former UMass running back Ellis Merriweather has signed with the New Orleans Saints after participating in their rookie mini camp this past weekend. https://twitter.com/umassfootball/status/1658160510691586048?s=46&t=0-klhPVppXQ66vGpXhGesA Merriweather attended the Green Bay Packers rookie mini camp two weeks ago but did not come away with a deal. Apparently he made the most of his opportunity with the Saints and got a contract out of it. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. The…

UMass defense beats offense in spring game

April 29, 2023

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By Ryan Barry NEFJ Correspondent The anticipated downpours held off just long enough for the UMass defense to take down the UMass offense 18-17 in the Minutemen’s curtain closing spring game. The defense, otherwise known as Team White, won for the second year in a row under head coach Don Brown, though a much revamped offense, or Team Maroon, showed some encouraging signs for next season. No official stats were…

Recapping spring ball season for UMass

April 29, 2023

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Image courtesy of @UMassFootball By Sydney Ciano NEFJ Correspondent AMHERST – The next time UMass fans will see the Minutemen on a field after Saturday will be training camp. After about two months of work, UMass finally got to put their practices to use with the spring game at McGuirk. In fitting Don Brown fashion, it was the defense who won 18-17. The defense showed up each spring practice powerful,…

Sydney’s sights & sounds from another spirited UMass spring practice

April 22, 2023

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Exactly one week from Saturday, UMass fans who have eagerly been waiting to see what this team looks like in Year 2 under Don Brown will get the chance with the spring game. The Minutemen were inside McGuirk Stadium for more work ahead of the game next weekend and Sydney Ciano was there for us again. Here’s what she saw and heard as things begin to ramp up… Sydney Ciano…

Sydney’s sights & sounds from UMass spring practice

April 18, 2023

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It’s hard to believe, but the UMass spring game is just a week away. Sydney Ciano was back at practice for us on Tuesday morning. Sydney Ciano NEFJ Correspondent The Massachusetts football team opened its fourth week of practics on Tuesday with the defense refining their work in man-on-man coverage, and the offense trying to find rhythm on their side of the ball. Previous quarterback, now tight end, Gino Campiotti,…

Sydney’s sights & sounds from UMass spring practice

April 11, 2023

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By Sydney Ciano NEFJ Correspondent The Massachusetts football team started its third week of spring practice in the bubble on Tuesday where both sides of the ball found themselves struggling to keep up the energy and momentum on the field. As the race for starting quarterback continued, Brady Olson, Taisun Phommachanh, and Carlos Davis spent more time behind the center as freshman Ahmad Haston got more one-on-one time. Haston’s only…

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