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Rivals three-star player.
ESPN recruiting profile here.
This article features Young's recruiting status.
YouTube highlight video here.
Currently, young holds 24 offers from all over the nation, including Ohio from the MAC.
Monday, May 06, 2013
Recruiting 2014-- Kenric Young
Rivals three-star player.
ESPN recruiting profile here.
This article features Young's recruiting status.
YouTube highlight video here.
Currently, young holds 24 offers from all over the nation, including Ohio from the MAC.
Recruiting 2014-- Conner Buck
NC Advertiser .com says UMass has offered to Connor Buck, a 6-3 240 pound DL from New Canaan, CT.
Story here.
Buck is mentioned in this article.
Hudl.com page here.
Monday--May 6, 2013
The Enterprise-News says a Giant opportunity awaits Darren Thellen.
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With only 1.5 years in the MAC, Coach Molnar ranks 6th in the league Twitter rankings.
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Former UMass AD Ian McGraw, has Baylor on the straight and narrow road to righteousness.
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Boston College added their eighth 2014 verbal this weekend.
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A Bleacher Report write on why you should never want to be a college football head coach.
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Rant Sports says Victor Cruz holding out for more money makes no sense.
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With only 1.5 years in the MAC, Coach Molnar ranks 6th in the league Twitter rankings.
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Former UMass AD Ian McGraw, has Baylor on the straight and narrow road to righteousness.
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Boston College added their eighth 2014 verbal this weekend.
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A Bleacher Report write on why you should never want to be a college football head coach.
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Rant Sports says Victor Cruz holding out for more money makes no sense.
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Saturday, May 04, 2013
Recruiting 2014-- Daquan Worley III
I've blogged about Daquan Worley several times in the past.
He committed to Penn State.
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He committed to Penn State.
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Saturday--May 4, 2013
Yet another Michael Cox draft profile. Running backs have the shortest of all NFL careers. Cox's limited number of carries at this stage of his career could be to his advantage. His body is still fresh and I think he could earn a spot with the Giants.
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Coach Molnar has 1,548 Twitter followers.
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UNH LB Matt Evans who had good performances against the Minutemen in the final two UMass-UNH games has been invited to the Eagles camp.
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Four NIU Huskies signed free agents NFL contracts.
The Pats signed 19 free agents, three of them from the MAC.
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College football early enrollees set another record
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Are sports video games like EA Sports illegally using digital images of college football players?
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A Bleacher Report writer has "four reasons that Michigan's Big House is the best college stadium."
My all-time favorite away visit was Navy. That game was Don Brown's best UMass team. The UMMB was there (I modestly accepted accolades about the band from Navy fans) and the game featured the best ever fly-over. Two Navy S-3's went over about 200 feet up. When they passed, the UMass team seemed to levitate off the ground. I got to wear my "US Navy Vet" hat and my UMass Football t-shirt at the same time. Hopefully Army and Navy will appear again on UMass' schedule!
Football Scoop has a Navy season trailer.
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Coach Molnar has 1,548 Twitter followers.
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UNH LB Matt Evans who had good performances against the Minutemen in the final two UMass-UNH games has been invited to the Eagles camp.
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Four NIU Huskies signed free agents NFL contracts.
The Pats signed 19 free agents, three of them from the MAC.
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College football early enrollees set another record
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Are sports video games like EA Sports illegally using digital images of college football players?
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A Bleacher Report writer has "four reasons that Michigan's Big House is the best college stadium."
My all-time favorite away visit was Navy. That game was Don Brown's best UMass team. The UMMB was there (I modestly accepted accolades about the band from Navy fans) and the game featured the best ever fly-over. Two Navy S-3's went over about 200 feet up. When they passed, the UMass team seemed to levitate off the ground. I got to wear my "US Navy Vet" hat and my UMass Football t-shirt at the same time. Hopefully Army and Navy will appear again on UMass' schedule!
Football Scoop has a Navy season trailer.
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Friday, May 03, 2013
Various recruiting stories 05/03/12
Ohio State offers to Nate Craig. Prior blog post on Craig.
Peter Mokwuah commits to Rutgers. Prior blog post on Mokwuah.
Johnathan Thomas is taking it easy.
Daquan Worley holds off on verbal. Previous blog post on Worley here.
Peter Mokwuah commits to Rutgers. Prior blog post on Mokwuah.
Johnathan Thomas is taking it easy.
Daquan Worley holds off on verbal. Previous blog post on Worley here.
Friday--May 3, 2013
UMass will have a live construction cam so we can follow the progress of the new performance center.
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UMass has announced three additions to the UMass coaching staff.
I've already blogged about John Bond and Dave Johnson.
ESPN's Big Ten blog about Greg Burns hiring at Purdue last year.
Welcome to the three new members of the staff!
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Our 2013 OOC opponent Maine is having a calmer Spring than last year.
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Former UMass great Marcel Shipp joins the Arizona Cardinals as a coaching intern.
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In MAC conference news, new Western Michigan HC PJ Fleck is making an impact on the recruiting trail.
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UMass has announced three additions to the UMass coaching staff.
I've already blogged about John Bond and Dave Johnson.
ESPN's Big Ten blog about Greg Burns hiring at Purdue last year.
Welcome to the three new members of the staff!
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Our 2013 OOC opponent Maine is having a calmer Spring than last year.
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Former UMass great Marcel Shipp joins the Arizona Cardinals as a coaching intern.
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In MAC conference news, new Western Michigan HC PJ Fleck is making an impact on the recruiting trail.
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Thursday, May 02, 2013
Recruiting 2013 Shadrack Abrokwah and Mike Rapoza
ESPN Boston says UMass has added two players to the Minutemen's 2013 walk-on list.
Joining UMass this fall will be Shadrach Abrokah (good name), a 5-8 208 pound RB from St. John's in Shrewsbury, MA and athlete Mike Raposa, 5-11 205 from New Bedford High.
Abrokwah's Hudl.com page here.
Holds four state powerlifting records.
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Mike Rapoza won the 2012 Otto Graham award.
This ESPN article from 2012 features Rapoza.
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Abrokwah's Hudl.com page here.
Holds four state powerlifting records.
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This ESPN article from 2012 features Rapoza.
Thursday--May 2, 2013
The UMass website has video from the groundbreaking ceremony for the new UMass football and basketball facilities.
The new facility will allow UMass to play some home games at McGuirk and be a big boost to recruiting and running the program.
UMass has a new fund-raising program going. May would be a good time for UMass football fans to renew their season tickets and join the 100-yard club.
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A Harvard professor shows the benefits to the whole school with a successful football program.
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MAC Commissioner Jon Steinbrecher reflects on a successful year for the league.
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Vanity Fair says Victor Cruz is the best dressed man in the NFL.
Tom Coughlin says Victor's contract is a concern.
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ESPN New York looks at the Giants drafting Michael Cox.
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The new facility will allow UMass to play some home games at McGuirk and be a big boost to recruiting and running the program.
UMass has a new fund-raising program going. May would be a good time for UMass football fans to renew their season tickets and join the 100-yard club.
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A Harvard professor shows the benefits to the whole school with a successful football program.
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MAC Commissioner Jon Steinbrecher reflects on a successful year for the league.
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Vanity Fair says Victor Cruz is the best dressed man in the NFL.
Tom Coughlin says Victor's contract is a concern.
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ESPN New York looks at the Giants drafting Michael Cox.
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Wednesday, May 01, 2013
Recruiting 2014-- Freddie Booth-Lloyd
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Quote from the article:
"One of the few defensive lineman in attendance, Booth-Lloyd moved well for his size. He posses quick feet, and could assume the role as a nose tackle at the next level. Claiming offers from UMass, Troy and South Alabama, Booth-Lloyd is frequently communicating with Miami assistant coach Hurlie Brown. He will camp in Coral Gables this summer."
Booth-Lloyd can move for a big guy.
Besides UMass, Booth-Lloyd holds offers from Troy and South Alabama.
Wednesday--May 1, 2013
The Giants' blog "Big Blue View" has more on the G-men's last round draft picks. It has a section about Michael Cox and gives his Pro Day stats.
A Bleacher Report writer also looks at Cox.
The NY Daily News looks at Cox's possible competition in training camp.
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A Bleacher Report writer has a post on Nick Speller's Free Agent contract with the Bucs.
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The Big Ten and the MAC had the same number of first round picks in the NFL draft-----one.
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Sports Illustrated says the NCAA's recruiting deregulation was a fiasco.
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More college teams are using music during practices.
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The Indy Star says the Big Ten is phasing out games with FCS teams. Finances were always tough in FCS. They're probably going to get tougher.
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A Bleacher Report writer also looks at Cox.
The NY Daily News looks at Cox's possible competition in training camp.
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A Bleacher Report writer has a post on Nick Speller's Free Agent contract with the Bucs.
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The Big Ten and the MAC had the same number of first round picks in the NFL draft-----one.
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Sports Illustrated says the NCAA's recruiting deregulation was a fiasco.
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More college teams are using music during practices.
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The Indy Star says the Big Ten is phasing out games with FCS teams. Finances were always tough in FCS. They're probably going to get tougher.
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Tuesday, April 30, 2013
Recruiting 2014--Zee Robinson
247Sports reports UMass has offered to Zee Robinson, a 6-0 175 pound WR from East Stroudsburg,PA
247Sports bio page here.
Quote from the 247 article:" - With only interest from Yale and UMass to date, East Stroudsburg (Pa.) South wide receiver Zee Roberson was one of the day’s top sleepers. He tested well, most notably with a 40-inch vertical but he was dominant in one-on-ones and could see his stock rise significantly."
Robinson also has an offer from Yale.
247Sports bio page here.
Quote from the 247 article:" - With only interest from Yale and UMass to date, East Stroudsburg (Pa.) South wide receiver Zee Roberson was one of the day’s top sleepers. He tested well, most notably with a 40-inch vertical but he was dominant in one-on-ones and could see his stock rise significantly."
Robinson also has an offer from Yale.
Tuesday--April 30, 2013
Jeff Thomas of MassLive has a story about Stephane Milhim and Nick Speller signing free agent contracts.
He also mentions Darren Thellen has been invited to the Giants mini-camp.
A fan post on the Giants blog "Big Blue View" likes Michael Cox.
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MAC Report Online has musings about the MAC and the NFL Draft.
The Bowling Green Falcons OOC for 2013 includes Tulsa, Indiana and Murray State.
And the Miami Redhawks look at life after Zac Dysert. The Denver Broncos drafted Dysert in the seventh round.
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ESPN and ABC Sports announce their college football prime-time schedule for 2013.
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Boston College coach Steve Addazio goes on a media tour.
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He also mentions Darren Thellen has been invited to the Giants mini-camp.
A fan post on the Giants blog "Big Blue View" likes Michael Cox.
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MAC Report Online has musings about the MAC and the NFL Draft.
The Bowling Green Falcons OOC for 2013 includes Tulsa, Indiana and Murray State.
And the Miami Redhawks look at life after Zac Dysert. The Denver Broncos drafted Dysert in the seventh round.
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ESPN and ABC Sports announce their college football prime-time schedule for 2013.
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Boston College coach Steve Addazio goes on a media tour.
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Monday, April 29, 2013
Recruiting 2014--Darius Slade
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NJ.com article here.
Hudl.com has junior highlight video.
Montclair Patch has an article on his recruiting.
MaxPreps has Slade's stats.
Holds offers from UMass and Rutgers.
Monday--April 29, 2013
NJ.com has a story about the Giants draft picks including Michael Cox.
ESPN New York has a post on the Giants drafting Cox.
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The MAC website has an article on the seven MAC players chosen in the NFL draft.
The MAC blog "Hustle Belt" has a post on the MAC players drafted.
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The Jacksonville site has a post on the Jags free agents including Stephane Milhim.
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The Orlando Sentinel continues their run of 2013 team reviews with #121 Akron (ahead of UMass BTW).
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ESPN New York has a post on the Giants drafting Cox.
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The MAC website has an article on the seven MAC players chosen in the NFL draft.
The MAC blog "Hustle Belt" has a post on the MAC players drafted.
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The Jacksonville site has a post on the Jags free agents including Stephane Milhim.
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The Orlando Sentinel continues their run of 2013 team reviews with #121 Akron (ahead of UMass BTW).
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Sunday, April 28, 2013
Sumday-- April 28, 2013
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Matty V. says Cox was about to sign a free agent contract with the Bears when the phone rang and it was Tom Coughlin on the line.
The UMass Daily Collegian has an article here.
The UMass Athletic site has a post about Cox here.
"Giants late round picks ready to compete" from the Giants website.
Congrats to Michael! He's a big tough RB with not many miles on him.
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Matty V. also reports Nick Speller signed a free agent contract with Tampa Bay and Stephane Milhim signed with Jacksonville. No transaction links that I could find for Nick and Stephane so far.
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A report from Kansas State's Spring game.
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Saturday, April 27, 2013
Recruiting 2014--Lubern Figaro
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ESPN Boston has a number of posts on Figaro.
247Sports page here.
This article features Figaro.
A Michigan State blog talks about the Spartan's recent offer.
Besides UMass, Figaro holds offers from BC, UConn and Michigan State.
Recruiting 2014--- Adonis Jennings II
I've blogged about Adonis Jennings, a 6-3 190 pound WR from Timber Creek HS in New Jersey before.
NJ.com has an update on Jennings' recruiting.
Jennings holds ten offers including his latest from Arizona.
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NJ.com has an update on Jennings' recruiting.
Jennings holds ten offers including his latest from Arizona.
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Saturday--April 27, 2013
The UMass All-Access site has the last (I think) video update on Spring Football.
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UMass breaks ground for the new football and basketball facilities (paywall).
Two posts on the new facilities from MassLive here and here.
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The Boston Herald has a story about Kellen Pagel switching to baseball.
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CBS Sports has a story about Wisconsin's James White, who will be the featured back against UMass.
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GoLocalProv.com writer John Rooke says former UMass cheerleader Jenny Dell has won the hearts and minds of Red Sox fans.
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The Saratogian looks at Spring football for the University of Albany including former UMass kicker Ian Maltz.
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Three UConn players were taken in the third round of the NFL Draft.
The NY Times has an article on Central Michigan's Eric Fischer being the #1 pick in the 2013 NFL Draft.
The Big Ten had its lowest first-round pick since 1936.
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OT, but the Boston College blog "BC Interruption" has a comment about UMass and BC meeting at TD Garden with two other Boston Teams.
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UMass breaks ground for the new football and basketball facilities (paywall).
Two posts on the new facilities from MassLive here and here.
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The Boston Herald has a story about Kellen Pagel switching to baseball.
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CBS Sports has a story about Wisconsin's James White, who will be the featured back against UMass.
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GoLocalProv.com writer John Rooke says former UMass cheerleader Jenny Dell has won the hearts and minds of Red Sox fans.
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The Saratogian looks at Spring football for the University of Albany including former UMass kicker Ian Maltz.
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Three UConn players were taken in the third round of the NFL Draft.
The NY Times has an article on Central Michigan's Eric Fischer being the #1 pick in the 2013 NFL Draft.
The Big Ten had its lowest first-round pick since 1936.
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OT, but the Boston College blog "BC Interruption" has a comment about UMass and BC meeting at TD Garden with two other Boston Teams.
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Friday, April 26, 2013
Recruiting 2014-- T.J, Harrell
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Harrell's ESPN page here.
ESPN also has a highlight video here.
This article features Harrell.
Besides UMass, Harrell has offers from 23 other FBS schools from all parts of the nation.
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