Friday, January 16, 2026

UMass Football News--January 16th, 2026

 No updates in incoming transfers so far today.

IMHO, still need a RB, FB and an additional OL.

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The Minuteman Command has an interview with Springfield's Central HS head coach Bill Watson-----and father of Pop Watson. 

Coach Watson relates UMass is making a pitch for Joseph Griffin late of Boston College/Wisconsin.

Griffin's Badgers bio here.  

Griffin is a Springfield native and a former teammate of Pop Watson. UMass totally lacked a deep-threat WR last year. The season's longest completion was by TE Max Dowling. Griffin would be a great addition to the 2026 Minutemen.

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One thing did go well in 2025..


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AJ Hairston signs with Merrimack.


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