The state of UMass football--Defensive line

The UMass defensive line will be very different in 2010 as we lose four starters.

Gone in 2010 are

• Michael Hansen-started 11 games, 5th in total tackles
  
• Kyle Harrington-started 11 games, 6th in total tackles, 2nd team All-CAA
• Anthony Monette-started 11 games, 7th in total tackles
• Brandon Collier-started 11 games, 9th in total tackles, 3rd team All-CAA

Returning are:

• Charles Thompson RS Soph-played in 9 games, 0 starts 14 TT
• Bob McLaughlin RS SR-played in 7 games, 0 starts 8 TT
• Tyler Major RS FR-Red shirt
• Kevin Byrne RS Fr-Red shirt
• Bill Nesselt RS Fr-Red shirt
• James Gilchrist RS Sr-Played, 0 TT
  
• Gliddens Radeau RS Soph-No game action
  
• Theo Agnew RS FR-Red shirt
• Courtney Jackson RS Jr- six games, 0 starts, 8 TT (corrected)
  

• Brandon Potvin RS Fr- Redshirt

In addition, we will add one transfer:

• Galen Clemons RS Fr (?)- transfer from Central Michigan. No stats listed

Notes: Charles Thompson looks to be the leader of the returning defensive line. Bob McLaughlin should see lots of playing time. Every thing else seems up for grabs. Outside of QB, this has to be the major area of concern for 2010.