DB Jordan Lucas lands his first offer 

Defensive back Jordan Lucas (New Rochelle, N.Y./Worcester Academy) landed a scholarship offer -- his first -- from the University of Massachusetts late last week, and said the offer came as a surprise, even though UMass is less than a one-hour drive from Worcester Academy.

“I know they've been to our school to talk to a few of our guys,” Lucas said. “I was surprised because all the coaches seemed to know a lot about me. I get along pretty good with [UMass assistant coach] Joe Tricario, who used to be at Stony Brook. He and I have a good relationship.

“I know that UMass does have what I want to major in [physical therapy] and I was at the game when they played Holy Cross earlier this year. They said they don't care when I come for a visit, as long as I do.”

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