Tuesday before UNH--Oct 19th, 2010

Seacoastonline says defense could rule the day with UNH Vs. UMass.

TNH Sports says Saturday will be the start of a new tradition.

MassLive says memories are great, but UMass needs a win.

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Matty Vautour says CAA coaches are already lobbying for an extra playoff bid.

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UMass dropped to #12 in The Sports Network Poll. More on TSN's poll here.

UMass has the same slot in the NCAA Coaches Poll.

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This sounds hopeful. Key quote: "Saturday's game at Gillette Stadium is sure to be a new record for a crowd to watch a UMass football game against an FCS team. "

It would be nice to break 30,000 for the Colonial Classic. I know some people who will be buying ticket as walk-ups, so the gate may be larger than expected.

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The CAA's weekly press release is here.

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Forget the spread. College football's hottest offense is in Eugene Oregon.

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If this was UMass, he'd be assigned a room in Southwest.

Runaway chimp joins a university class in gaza.

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