Special teams strong in 2006

The Springfield Republican has an article about UMass kicker Chris Koepplin. His 48 yarder against Stony Brook was the third longest in UMass history.

1. 52 Sandro Vitiello (BC 1978)
2. 52 Dennis Gagnon (UNH 1971)
3. 48 Chris Koepplin (Stony Brook 2006)

Special teams have been strong for UMass this year. UMass leads the nation in kick returns . Courtney Robinson had 2 returns for 44 yards against Stony Brook. Overall, UMass has had 11 returns 334 yards 30.4 ave.

J.J. Moore does most of the punt returns. He had 2-68 against Stony Brook. Overall we have 12 punt returns for 121 yards 10.1 ave.