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University of Massachusets Athletics
Bradley, Garcia Tabbed 2022-23 Michael Boland Inspirational Award Recipients
April 29, 2023 | Football
Award given to those who embody Boland’s integrity, toughness and character
AMHERST, Mass. – University of Massachusetts football announced redshirt freshman defensive lineman Marcus Bradley and redshirt junior offensive lineman Cole Garcia as the 2022-23 Michael Boland Inspirational Award recipients.
The award is presented annually to one offensive and one defensive player who reflect Boland's characteristics, including his hard-working attitude, determination, integrity and commitment to UMass football.
Boland was a four-year letterman for Massachusetts (2013, 2015-17) and a stalwart on the offensive line at right guard. He appeared in 43 career games and made 36 starts, with 32 of those as the team's right guard. He passed away suddenly at home in Maryland on February 4, 2017, while preparing for the NFL Draft.
Bradley competed in 11 games throughout the 2022 season and tallied 26 tackles, including 3.5 TFLs, 2.5 sacks and four quarterback hurries. Across his 2.5 TFLs, he totaled 15 yards, which included a seven-yard sack. He also added one pass breakup. Garcia appeared in 11 games on the year as a key member of the offense line for the Minutemen.
Prior recipients include Adam Breneman and Steve Casali in 2017, Andy Isabell and Joe Previte in 2018, Bryton Barr and Ross Comis in 2019, Billy Wooden in 2020, and Cletus Mathurin and Max Longman in 2022.
2017: Adam Breneman, Steve Casali
2018: Andy Isabella, Joe Previte
2019: Bryton Barr, Ross Comis
2020: Billy Wooden
2022: Cletus Mathurin, Max Longman
2023: Marcus Bradley, Cole Garcia
The award is presented annually to one offensive and one defensive player who reflect Boland's characteristics, including his hard-working attitude, determination, integrity and commitment to UMass football.
Boland was a four-year letterman for Massachusetts (2013, 2015-17) and a stalwart on the offensive line at right guard. He appeared in 43 career games and made 36 starts, with 32 of those as the team's right guard. He passed away suddenly at home in Maryland on February 4, 2017, while preparing for the NFL Draft.
Bradley competed in 11 games throughout the 2022 season and tallied 26 tackles, including 3.5 TFLs, 2.5 sacks and four quarterback hurries. Across his 2.5 TFLs, he totaled 15 yards, which included a seven-yard sack. He also added one pass breakup. Garcia appeared in 11 games on the year as a key member of the offense line for the Minutemen.
Prior recipients include Adam Breneman and Steve Casali in 2017, Andy Isabell and Joe Previte in 2018, Bryton Barr and Ross Comis in 2019, Billy Wooden in 2020, and Cletus Mathurin and Max Longman in 2022.
2017: Adam Breneman, Steve Casali
2018: Andy Isabella, Joe Previte
2019: Bryton Barr, Ross Comis
2020: Billy Wooden
2022: Cletus Mathurin, Max Longman
2023: Marcus Bradley, Cole Garcia
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