Catching with up Jayden Bass after his commitment to UConn

May 19, 2024

Image courtesy of Jayden Bass’ X account I caught up with former Springfield Central offensive lineman Jayden Bass regarding his decision to transfer to UConn.  Jayden felt UConn was the best fit for him for personal and development reasons. It was not an easy decision to leave Syracuse but Bass felt it was what was best for him at this point in his college career. Being closer to home was…

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Former Springfield Central offensive lineman Jayden Bass commits to UConn

May 13, 2024

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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Change coming to the UConn quarterback room

May 2, 2024

Images courtesy of Mark Hoffman-USA TODAY Sports and UConn Athletics Changes are coming to the UConn quarterback room. Nick Evers, who originally committed to Oklahoma in the Class of 2022 and later transferred to Wisconsin is now transferring to UConn. Evers was a four star recruit coming out of Flower Mound, Texas. He chose Oklahoma over offers from Florida (He originally committed to the Gators), Auburn, Colorado, Iowa, Kansas, Louisville,……

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Seahawks draft UConn OL Christian Haynes

April 27, 2024

One of the top offensive linemen in college football saw his name called Friday night at the NFL Draft. Christian Haynes, an offensive guard out of UConn, was drafted by the Seattle Seahawks in the third round with the 81st overall pick. “It was just a really great experience.,” Haynes said of being drafted. “Just being around family and friends, just to have the opportunity to hear my name called,……

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5 Observations from UConn Spring Ball

March 31, 2024

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……

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UConn to lean on QB experience

March 30, 2024

As UConn continues spring practice, the Huskies may not have that clear-cut starter at the quarterback position. But what UConn does have, and it should not be undervalued, is experience. Both Joe Fagnano and Ta’Quan Roberson have been through the battles at UConn. The starter will probably be one of those two, but unless one transfers, you’re likely going to see both play over the course of the 2024. And……

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Report: UConn to promote Gordon Sammis to offensive coordinator

March 16, 2024

According to a report by Pete Thamel, UConn will promote Gordon Sammis from offensive line coach to offensive coordinator. He will replace Nick Charlton, who is going to take a position with the Cleveland Browns. Sammis joined the staff with coach Jim Mora two years ago. His entire career, Sammis has been an offensive line coach. From 2012 to 2014, Sammis was an offensive line coach, tight ends coach, and……

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