Summer Solstice --June 21, 2013

Today is the longest day and the earliest sunrise. The latest sunset (here in New England mid-North latitudes) won't occur until June 27th.

Today is also known as Litha (Anglo-Saxon "longest day").

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MassLive has an editorial praising the Jacobson Brothers for their gift to the UMass Football program. Hopefully, some other UMass alums will be inspired to help the program grow.

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This article mentions UMass recruit Logan Laurent.

The Union Leader also has an article mentioning Laurent.

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Sports Illustrated says it's "crazy" that the college football playoff selection committee won't do a dry run in 2013.

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Victor Cruz mirrors Giants workouts while hoping for a better deal.

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Rich Rodriguez thinks huddles are the biggest waste of time in football.

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