BREAKING: Despite many options both collegiately and professionally, UMass guard Ryan Marcus has retired from basketball effective immediately. He cited spending time with family (including his father @PeterMa72976810) and drinking beers at the 99 as prime reasons for his exit.
I asked Will Campbell to talk and he declined last night. He had tears in his eyes.
I get it’s part of the job to talk with the media, but also understand the human element to this. Tough situation for the rookie and overall, I thought he was good to the media this year.
And to be honest, I’ve seen a number of Patriots veterans (including captains) who have refused to talk over the years after regular-season losses. So, it’s tough for me to criticize a rookie who had a tough game in the Super Bowl for not wanting to talk while crying.
Joe Mazzulla saw something with the defense.
He called an audible and subbed in Hugo at the last second.
Hugo hit the clutch three to force Double OT.
Joe Mazzulla.
Aye! Before he returns to the bench, we’ve gotta toss a few rose petals Vederian Lowe’s way. Started 4 games with Campbell out and surrendered just 1 sack. Wasn’t perfect but if he’s your spot starter/swing, you feel pretty good about that.