Monday, January 19, 2009

Eleven Days in the new coach search

The Boston Globe report that the interview with Jack Bicknell, Jr went well.

Key quote "I like being a head coach,'' said Bicknell". Bicknell's Eagles bio is here .

The Boston Herald has another article on the UMass meeting with Bicknell here .

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Matty Vautour reports that Kevin Morris' bid to become UMass head coach is gathering momentum.

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Correction: I confused the Day brothers. The Eagles have two other coaches with UMass connections. WR coach Ryan Day played at New Hampshire and his brother Tim lettered for UMass in the early 2000's.

BC linebacker coach Bill McGovern has been mentioned in the UMass coaching search, but now it looks like he may be elevated to defensive coordinator with the Eagles. McGovern had two coaching stints with UMass. He was DB coach 87-90 and defensive coordinator in '92 abd '93.

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Our 2008 and 2009 OOC opponent Albany had a great year. The were undefeated in NEC and finished 9-3 (all losses to CAA teams). A good write-up on their season is here .

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There's been a report (no link) that Hofstra will play UMass on November 21st 2009. If that report is true, then we have the dates for five UMass games this year.
  • 09/05 @ Kansas State
  • 09/12 @ Albany
  • 10/10 @ Delaware
  • 10/24 @ Richmond
  • 11/21 @ Hofstra (unconfirmed)
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