STORRS, Conn. — Right now, the starting quarterback position for UConn is undecided. But unlike some who might also be in this quandary, the Huskies seem set up for success. The reason is that the spots that surround the quarterback are deep, talented, and relatively experienced. As we watched practice on Saturday, it was obvious that the running game again should be strong. There are capable pass catchers. And the…
Three biggest takeaways from BC scrimmage on Sunday
CHESTNUT HILL – The media got to see about 35 minutes of BC’s first scrimmage on Sunday morning. In the limited time we saw, here are three things that stood out to me… 1. Running game definitely looks better Pat Garwo was running hard, like…really hard. Putting his shoulders into guys and churning out yards, Alex Broome and Cam Barfield were impressive too, particularly Barfield who was extremely shifty. He…
Patriots sign running back C.J Marable
The Patriots signed free agent running back C.J Marable. Marable, 26 originally signed with the Chicago Bears as a rookie free agent out of Coastal Carolina in 2021. The 5-10, 200-pounder, was released by the Bears in May of 2021. Marable spent the last two seasons playing in the USFL for the Birmingham Stallions. He was the featured back for the back-to-back USFL champions. Last season, Marable had 1,079 all-purpose…
10 Observations from URI Fall Camp
It was a beautiful morning Friday morning at Meade Stadium. Perfect weather to put the pads on and scrimmage. The Rams had their first padded scrimmage of the summer and it was physical. You can tell the players were itching to get after it. Head Coach Jim Fleming wanted to see how physical his team was and what kind of depth they had. Fleming told me afterwards that both questions…
Maine to play Oklahoma in 2024
We learned today that the Maine Black Bears will be playing Oklahoma in 2024. A date for the game has not been set yet. FBSSchedules.com was the first to report it. The Black Bears will travel to Norman to take on @OU_Football in 2024 Date & time for this contest will be announced at a later date#BlackBearNation pic.twitter.com/EKKuYslBlp — Maine Football (@BlackBearsFB) August 11, 2023 Maine has played FBS schools…
Malik Cunningham puts on a show but was it enough for him to earn an expanded role on offense?
Rookie quarterback/wide receiver Malik Cunningham out on a show last night in the fourth quarter of the Patriots 20-9 loss to the Houston Texans. Cunningham had been working mostly at receiver during rookie mini-camp, mini-camp and training camp but on Monday, he returned to his normal position and started taking reps at quarterback. He did the same thing during Tuesday’s practice. With the Patriots offense struggling to consistently move the…
Updates on UMass running backs & linebackers from Mincey & McCray
Image courtesy of UMass Athletics/Thom Kendall Following another practice on Friday, UMass is now just two weeks from opening the season Week 0 at New Mexico State. If the offense is going to be better in 2023, the running game will obviously have to be a big part of it. On the other side, if this team is truly going to be a defense built in Don Brown’s image, the…
With eyes of the FCS world now on him, Sluka ready to lead the way for Holy Cross
The entire country now knows what those of us locally have seen for a few years now. Matt Sluka is one of the best quarterbacks in the country, FCS or FBS. Throughout his career at Holy Cross, Sluka has steadily progressed into the QB we see now. Big, athletic, can run, can throw on the run, has great touch and can launch a deep ball (usually to Jalen Coker) if…
Keion White makes a positive first impression with the Patriots
Image courtesy of Sports Illustrated First impressions are everything. If that is the case, then rookie defensive end Keion White made quite the impression last night in his preseason debut. White started the game at defensive end and played the first quarter and a half. He put consistent pressure on the Texans quarterbacks and was instrumental in a forced fumble that led to a Calvin Munson fumble recovery. https://twitter.com/newftbj/status/1689824642142220288?s=46&t=0-klhPVppXQ66vGpXhGesA White…
5 Patriots That Stood Out In The First Preseason Game
The Patriots lost to the Texans, 20-9 in their first preseason game on Thursday night. Here are five players that stood out: Keion White: The Patriots’ second round pick was a monster on the defensive line against Houston. White consistently generated pressure against the pass and run. He had three tackles, a quarterback hit, and helped force a second quarter fumble that was recovered by Calvin Munson. Jalen Mills: Mills…