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Listed as a two-star recruit by 247Sports.
This article from 2013 features Rodrick.
Heavily recruited by UMass in 2013.
Rodrick's joining the Minutemen would mean UMass would sign 3 of the top-12 players from Massachusetts in 2013.
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Tuesday, December 23, 2014
Recruiting 2015--Tom Rodrick
Listed as a two-star recruit by 247Sports.
This article from 2013 features Rodrick.
Heavily recruited by UMass in 2013.
Rodrick's joining the Minutemen would mean UMass would sign 3 of the top-12 players from Massachusetts in 2013.
Tuesday, December 30, 2014
Recruiting 2015---Tom Rodrick II and Teddy Atkins
Dan Malone has post on Tom Rodrick, a 6-3 230 pound LB/DE from Leceister joining the Minutemen.
I initially blogged about Rodrick last Tuesday.
One link I did not post was the editor at ESPN Boston called Rodrick the best LB recruit in Massachusetts.
Dan also reports Teddy Adkins a 6-2 200 pound LB from Apopko, Florida has decommitted. His conversation with Dan implies UMass might be bringing in a JUCO or transfer linebacker for 2015.
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I initially blogged about Rodrick last Tuesday.
One link I did not post was the editor at ESPN Boston called Rodrick the best LB recruit in Massachusetts.
Dan also reports Teddy Adkins a 6-2 200 pound LB from Apopko, Florida has decommitted. His conversation with Dan implies UMass might be bringing in a JUCO or transfer linebacker for 2015.
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Saturday, March 07, 2015
Saturday--March 7th, 2015
SUNDAY UPDATE:
Dan Malone has five things to watch during Spring practice. There is a pretty good level of talent in the 2015 Spring enrollees. Being with the team and in a college weight program increases their chance of contributing in 2015.
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UMass starts Spring practice today. Matty Vautour has a post on Whipple's take on the start of practice.
It was 10 Degrees here in Jaffrey when I got up. The weather is supposed to moderate this coming week, so practice should be more pleasant.
Matty Vautour says Jamal Wilson will start Spring practice inactive; he's still dealing with a knee injury suffered at Vanderbilt. Wilson had a 4.4 yards/carry average before being hurt, and that was against BC, Colorado and Vanderbilt...
Matty also says Blake Frohnapfel might get fewer reps in order to give more attention to A.J.Doyle, Austin Whipple, Ross Comis, Randall West and Andrew Verboys.
Five new Minutemen will take part in Spring parctice: Randall West, wide receiver Lamarriel Taylor, RB Marquis Young and transfers Tom Rodrick and WR Darren Josie. The roster has not yet been updated to show the additions.
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Mark Blaudschan reports the Patriots are interested in producing a bowl game. He also says interviews for the UMass AD position will start today.
The Frost Bowl? It would be nice if it ultimately ended up as the Minuteman Invitational :)
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SB Nation previews two of UMass' 2015 conference opponents : Akron and Bowling Green.
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The NCAA dropped the hammer on Syracuse yesterday. Everyone was expecting Syracuse hoops to be sanctioned, but I did not realize Syracuse football was also involved.
Statement from the NCAA website.
UPDATE: CBS Sports has what it means for Orange Football.
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The Big Ten Network says Keith Dudzinski is one of six key coaching changes in the Big Ten.
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Dan Malone has five things to watch during Spring practice. There is a pretty good level of talent in the 2015 Spring enrollees. Being with the team and in a college weight program increases their chance of contributing in 2015.
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UMass starts Spring practice today. Matty Vautour has a post on Whipple's take on the start of practice.
It was 10 Degrees here in Jaffrey when I got up. The weather is supposed to moderate this coming week, so practice should be more pleasant.
Matty Vautour says Jamal Wilson will start Spring practice inactive; he's still dealing with a knee injury suffered at Vanderbilt. Wilson had a 4.4 yards/carry average before being hurt, and that was against BC, Colorado and Vanderbilt...
Matty also says Blake Frohnapfel might get fewer reps in order to give more attention to A.J.Doyle, Austin Whipple, Ross Comis, Randall West and Andrew Verboys.
Five new Minutemen will take part in Spring parctice: Randall West, wide receiver Lamarriel Taylor, RB Marquis Young and transfers Tom Rodrick and WR Darren Josie. The roster has not yet been updated to show the additions.
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Mark Blaudschan reports the Patriots are interested in producing a bowl game. He also says interviews for the UMass AD position will start today.
The Frost Bowl? It would be nice if it ultimately ended up as the Minuteman Invitational :)
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SB Nation previews two of UMass' 2015 conference opponents : Akron and Bowling Green.
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The NCAA dropped the hammer on Syracuse yesterday. Everyone was expecting Syracuse hoops to be sanctioned, but I did not realize Syracuse football was also involved.
Statement from the NCAA website.
UPDATE: CBS Sports has what it means for Orange Football.
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The Big Ten Network says Keith Dudzinski is one of six key coaching changes in the Big Ten.
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Tuesday, February 23, 2016
Tuesday--February 23rd, 2016
The latest iteration of the 2016 roster has some changes.
Missing are:
Manwon Brisbane RSJR
Joel Devariste RSSO
Gavin Moangle RSFR
Tom Rodrick RSSO
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Troy, coached by former UMass player and coach Neal Brown announces their 2016 home schedule, which includes UMass.
Like UMass, the Trojans signed a highly rated recruiting class.
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UMass recruit Tyler Thompson was involved in a wrestling tourney controversy.
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Speaking of wrestling, UMass recruit T.J. Rayam won his third straight state title.
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Counting UMass, 22 FBS schools have position coaches openings.
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Boston College announces a $200 million upgrade to its athletics facilities including an indoor football practice facility.
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Missing are:
Manwon Brisbane RSJR
Joel Devariste RSSO
Gavin Moangle RSFR
Tom Rodrick RSSO
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Troy, coached by former UMass player and coach Neal Brown announces their 2016 home schedule, which includes UMass.
Like UMass, the Trojans signed a highly rated recruiting class.
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UMass recruit Tyler Thompson was involved in a wrestling tourney controversy.
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Speaking of wrestling, UMass recruit T.J. Rayam won his third straight state title.
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Counting UMass, 22 FBS schools have position coaches openings.
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Boston College announces a $200 million upgrade to its athletics facilities including an indoor football practice facility.
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Saturday, January 31, 2015
Saturday-- January 31st, 2015
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UMass has some visits planned this weekend.
The Minutemen currently have 16 verbals.
My take on UMass' needs going into this year's recruiting cycle were:\
- a kicker
- running back
- defensive help everywhere especially in the front seven.
On the kicking front, UMass has a verbal from Michael Caggiano. Most teams make kickers walk-on (even highly rated ones), but the Minutemen apparently offered a scholarship to fix the most glaring need from last year.
UMass has verbals from two running backs: Sekai Lindsey and Marquis Young (both rated three stars by 247Sports). Lindsey could have an immediate impact in 2015.
The Minutemen have commits from five offensive linemen: Joe Parsons, Michael Yerardi, Jack Driscoll , Derek Dumais and Reche Thomas. UMass will now have 20+ offensive linemen on the roster. All the recruits are true freshman and will help down the road. Thomas is probably the highest rated recruit in this class (so far).
The conventional wisdom in FBS is to recruit a QB every year. This year James Sosinski a 6-7 230 pound QB from Chandler, AZ joins the team.
The Minutemen have only one receiver, TE Artayvious Lynn a 6-6 200 pound player from Bossier City, LA.
On defense UMass has two defensive linemen: Mario Patton (three stars from 247Sports) and Aaron Kinsey. The de-commitment of Desjon Robinson hurt this group.
For linebackers the Minutemen have: Tom Rodrick (may not play in 2015) and D'Shan Harley from Wichita Falls,TX
UMass has commits from two defensive backs: Lee Moses from Warwick, RI and James Oliphant from Fort Lauderdale.
Ten of the 16 verbals are offensive recruits. It seems we have addressed some critical needs on the offensive side of the ball. On defense, thus far, it does not look like this recruiting class will have an immediate impact. We could use some JUCO or FBS transfers on the defensive side.
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The NY Giants blog "Big Blue" takes a look at the more than 500 prop bets available for the Super Bowl.
BTW, Mrs Blog and I met at a Super Bowl party. If you're planning one for tomorrow, be sure to invited your single friends.
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Monday, June 29, 2015
Monday--June 29th, 2015
There's a new version of the 2015 roster up.
It looks as if some of the 2015 recruits are in for the Summer Session. NCAA regulations limit roster to 105 for summer practice; once the season starts there is no limit on the number of players.
Changes (the bios are empty for the 2015 recruits so far):
Kelton Brackett-- DB 5-11 200 wearing # 1 (same as Tajae Sharpe)
Dan Jonah-- WR 5-11 198 wearing #5 (same as Peter Angeh)
Marquis Young--RB 5-11 200 wearing #8 (same as Shane Huber)
Randall West--QB 6-5 220 wearing #13 (worn by Jordan Broadnax last year)
Shaquille Harris-- WR now wearing #14 (ex #86)
James Sosinski-- QB 6-6 240 wearing #17 (same as Jovan Santos-Knox)
Jordan Hamilton-- DB 5-9 200 wearing #20 (same as Lorenzo Woodley)
J.T. Blyden --RB (not on roster)
Andy Isabella-- RB 5-10 185 wearing #23 (same as Blake Lucas)
Mike Caggiano--K 5-11 170 wearing #31 (worn by Iric Harris last year)
Sekai Lindsey--RB 5-9 210 wearing #35 (worn by Stanley Andre last year)
Lee Moses--DB 6-1 190 wearing #40 (same as Jon Lucier)
Kenny Keam--RB 6-0 227 wearing #46 (same as Lucas Amato)
Lamarriel Taylor--WR 6-2 185 wearing #86 (worn by Shaquille Harris last year)
Darrian Josey--WR 6-0 165 wearing #89 (worn by Jon Denton last year)
Elijah Barrows--WR 6-1 180 no number assigned
Dejion Evans--WR 6-3 203 no number assigned
Tom Rodrick--LB 6-3 230 no number assigned
Theo Yongue--K 5-8 165 no number assigned
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Phil Steele looks at first downs per game in 2014: green means 20 best and red means 20 worst. UMass show green in two offensive categories, all red in defense.
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Someone you need to know: Ryan Gallant. see the middle of the article for his work with UMass football.
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Akron football's attendance is the lowest in the nation. Students say they'll go to the games "if they give us free stuff".
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Blowguin.com previews the 2015 NIU Huskies.
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The News & Observer previews the 2015 Boston College Eagles. With two FCS game (only one counts towards bowl eligibility) the Eagles will need to pick up another FBS win to go to a bowl this year.
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Colorado HC Jim Leavitt is encouraged by his defensive line prospects.
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It looks as if some of the 2015 recruits are in for the Summer Session. NCAA regulations limit roster to 105 for summer practice; once the season starts there is no limit on the number of players.
Changes (the bios are empty for the 2015 recruits so far):
Kelton Brackett-- DB 5-11 200 wearing # 1 (same as Tajae Sharpe)
Dan Jonah-- WR 5-11 198 wearing #5 (same as Peter Angeh)
Marquis Young--RB 5-11 200 wearing #8 (same as Shane Huber)
Randall West--QB 6-5 220 wearing #13 (worn by Jordan Broadnax last year)
Shaquille Harris-- WR now wearing #14 (ex #86)
James Sosinski-- QB 6-6 240 wearing #17 (same as Jovan Santos-Knox)
Jordan Hamilton-- DB 5-9 200 wearing #20 (same as Lorenzo Woodley)
J.T. Blyden --RB (not on roster)
Andy Isabella-- RB 5-10 185 wearing #23 (same as Blake Lucas)
Mike Caggiano--K 5-11 170 wearing #31 (worn by Iric Harris last year)
Sekai Lindsey--RB 5-9 210 wearing #35 (worn by Stanley Andre last year)
Lee Moses--DB 6-1 190 wearing #40 (same as Jon Lucier)
Kenny Keam--RB 6-0 227 wearing #46 (same as Lucas Amato)
Lamarriel Taylor--WR 6-2 185 wearing #86 (worn by Shaquille Harris last year)
Darrian Josey--WR 6-0 165 wearing #89 (worn by Jon Denton last year)
Elijah Barrows--WR 6-1 180 no number assigned
Dejion Evans--WR 6-3 203 no number assigned
Tom Rodrick--LB 6-3 230 no number assigned
Theo Yongue--K 5-8 165 no number assigned
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Phil Steele looks at first downs per game in 2014: green means 20 best and red means 20 worst. UMass show green in two offensive categories, all red in defense.
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Someone you need to know: Ryan Gallant. see the middle of the article for his work with UMass football.
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Akron football's attendance is the lowest in the nation. Students say they'll go to the games "if they give us free stuff".
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Blowguin.com previews the 2015 NIU Huskies.
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The News & Observer previews the 2015 Boston College Eagles. With two FCS game (only one counts towards bowl eligibility) the Eagles will need to pick up another FBS win to go to a bowl this year.
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Colorado HC Jim Leavitt is encouraged by his defensive line prospects.
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Wednesday, July 01, 2015
Wednesday--July 1st, 2015
The ink was barely dry from my highlighter when the UMass website puts up another iteration of the 2015 roster. This time all the freshmen are included and most have bios.
Latest roster
Marquis Young--RB 5-11 200 wearing #8 same as Shane Huber
Randell West--QB 6-5 22 wearing #13 worn by Jordan Broadnax last year
James Sosinski--QB 6-6 240 wearing #17 same as Jovan Santos-Knox
Micah Morel--DB 6-0 200 wearing #22 same as Shadrach Abrokwah
Andy Isabella--RB 5-10 185 wearing #23 and J.T Blyden is still missing
Mehki Williams--RB 5-9 180 wearing #25 same as Joe Colton
Mike Caggiano--K 5-11 170 wearing #31 worn by Iric Harris last year
Sekai Lindsey--RB 5-9 210 wearing #35 worn by Stanley Andre last year
Lee Moses--DB 6-1 190 wearing #40 worn by Jon Lucier last year
Brandon Mangram-- DB 5-11 180 wearing #43 worn by Matthew Wylie last year (transferred)
Kenny Kearn--RB 6-0 227 wearing #46 same as Lucas Amato
James Oliphant--DB 5-8 165 wearing #48 number not assigned last year
Mike Yerardi--OL 6-4 295 wearing #50 worn by Mike Wynne last year
Joe Parsons--OL 6-4 305 wearing #56 worn by Sam Zeff last year (transferred)
Reche Thomas--OL 6-4 315 wearing #57 worn by Leo Krizanovic last year
Peter Comaroto--LS 5-11 215 wearing #59 number not assigned last year
Derek Dumais--OL 6-5 325 wearing #72 worn by Rich Queen last year (transferred)
Lamarriel Taylor--WR 6-2 185 wearing #86 worn by Shaquille Harris last year (now wearing #14)
Jon Derolus--WR 6-0 175 wearing #81 same as Kevin Lovaincy
Travis Reynolds--TE 6-5 245 wearing #87 same as T.J. Kelley (G'Day mate!)
Jack Coventry--K 6-1 180 wearing #91 worn by Chris Carter last year
Jesse Noel--WR wearing #93 worn by Seamus Murray last year
Kyle Horn--TE 6-4 250 wearing #95 same as Sha-Ki Holines
Mario Patton--DL 6-4 315 wearing #96 worn by Brian McDonald last year
Aaron Kinsey--LB 6-4 210 wearing #97 worn by Daniel Maynes last year
D'Shan Harley--LB 6-5 210 wearing #98 worn by Ryan Heath last year
Dejion Evans--WR 6-3 no number assigned
Tom Rodrick--LB 6-3 230 no number assigned
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The Notre Dame blog "One foot down" discusses the Irish's 2015 including UMass as a "layup" game.
Scout.com has a story about the strengths and weaknesses of Notre Dame's opponents.
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Marshall fans complain about the Herd scheduling Appalachian State.
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Bloguin.com has five MAC conference story lines for 2015.
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Some UMass fan compiled this Minutemen pump-up video. It's well done.
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Latest roster
Marquis Young--RB 5-11 200 wearing #8 same as Shane Huber
Randell West--QB 6-5 22 wearing #13 worn by Jordan Broadnax last year
James Sosinski--QB 6-6 240 wearing #17 same as Jovan Santos-Knox
Micah Morel--DB 6-0 200 wearing #22 same as Shadrach Abrokwah
Andy Isabella--RB 5-10 185 wearing #23 and J.T Blyden is still missing
Mehki Williams--RB 5-9 180 wearing #25 same as Joe Colton
Mike Caggiano--K 5-11 170 wearing #31 worn by Iric Harris last year
Sekai Lindsey--RB 5-9 210 wearing #35 worn by Stanley Andre last year
Lee Moses--DB 6-1 190 wearing #40 worn by Jon Lucier last year
Brandon Mangram-- DB 5-11 180 wearing #43 worn by Matthew Wylie last year (transferred)
Kenny Kearn--RB 6-0 227 wearing #46 same as Lucas Amato
James Oliphant--DB 5-8 165 wearing #48 number not assigned last year
Mike Yerardi--OL 6-4 295 wearing #50 worn by Mike Wynne last year
Joe Parsons--OL 6-4 305 wearing #56 worn by Sam Zeff last year (transferred)
Reche Thomas--OL 6-4 315 wearing #57 worn by Leo Krizanovic last year
Peter Comaroto--LS 5-11 215 wearing #59 number not assigned last year
Derek Dumais--OL 6-5 325 wearing #72 worn by Rich Queen last year (transferred)
Lamarriel Taylor--WR 6-2 185 wearing #86 worn by Shaquille Harris last year (now wearing #14)
Jon Derolus--WR 6-0 175 wearing #81 same as Kevin Lovaincy
Travis Reynolds--TE 6-5 245 wearing #87 same as T.J. Kelley (G'Day mate!)
Jack Coventry--K 6-1 180 wearing #91 worn by Chris Carter last year
Jesse Noel--WR wearing #93 worn by Seamus Murray last year
Kyle Horn--TE 6-4 250 wearing #95 same as Sha-Ki Holines
Mario Patton--DL 6-4 315 wearing #96 worn by Brian McDonald last year
Aaron Kinsey--LB 6-4 210 wearing #97 worn by Daniel Maynes last year
D'Shan Harley--LB 6-5 210 wearing #98 worn by Ryan Heath last year
Dejion Evans--WR 6-3 no number assigned
Tom Rodrick--LB 6-3 230 no number assigned
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The Notre Dame blog "One foot down" discusses the Irish's 2015 including UMass as a "layup" game.
Scout.com has a story about the strengths and weaknesses of Notre Dame's opponents.
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Marshall fans complain about the Herd scheduling Appalachian State.
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Bloguin.com has five MAC conference story lines for 2015.
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Some UMass fan compiled this Minutemen pump-up video. It's well done.
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