Images courtesy of UConn Athletics We got a chance to visit with the UConn Huskies on Saturday morning. Coming off of a 9-4 season and a win in the Fenway Bowl, there is a buzz surrounding the program. Jim Mora and his staff hope to build off the momentum they established last season and build a standard of consistent winning. The challenge this spring will be to find players who……
Image courtesy of UConn Athletics Everything went UConn’s way in 2024. They had a favorable schedule which featured eight home games. They also had an experienced team back returning that led the way for a 9-4 season and a win over North Carolina in the Fenway Bowl. It was a magical season but that is in the past now. Jim Mora and his staff are ready to move forward and……
On Thursday, UConn coach Jim Mora participated in a Zoom call leading up to a December 27 Wasabi Fenway Bowl against North Carolina. Of course, UNC is the next destination for former Patriots coach Bill Belichick. During the Zoom call, most of the discussion was around both that, and the comings and goings of the transfer portal. When asked about Belichick, Mora was extremely complimentary of him. “I think it’s……
UConn coach Jim Mora announced that the Huskies added 10 transfers at the end of the spring semester who will join the team for the 2024 season. The transfers are split evenly with five on offense, and five on defense. The Huskies brought in two wide receivers, and a quarterback, as these players could provide immediate help. In alphabetical by last name, here are the players. Ezeriah Anderson, Wide Receiver,……
Former Springfield Central all-state performer and Syracuse offensive lineman Jayden Bass has committed to UConn. Bass made the announcement last night on social media. He entered the portal on April 26th and two weeks later, he found a new home in Storrs. Bass was recruited by offensive line coach and offensive coordinator Gordie Sammis. He had several offers while he was in the portal but chose to stay closer to…
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On a day where the basketball team was the center of attention, we focused on the football team in our annual spring visit with the UConn Huskies. After a disappointing 3-9 season, there were changes this off-season. Offensive coordinator Nick Charlton left for the Cleveland Browns. Head Coach Jim Mora recently appointed offensive line coach Gordie Sammis as his replacement. Mora also hired Matt Brock as the defensive coordinator. Brock……
We often tell people there is no offseason with New England Football Journal, but even we can’t believe how much has already happened in the last four weeks or so. We’re 31 days into 2024 and things have completely turned upside down. First, Holy Cross head coach Bob Chesney leaves after an incredible run with the program, winning five straight Patriot League titles and restoring the pride back in the……
