UMass changes coaching staff.

Coach Morris and the rest of the UMass football staff have been fired.

Matty V, has the story.

Jeff Thomas of Masslive also covers the story.

The UMass Daily Collegian also has an article on the firing.

There are more story links out there, but the three above have the most detail.

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I've tried not to use the blog to advance any personal agenda. However, in this case, I believe McCutcheon did the right thing for the program. UMass has bet the farm on the move to FBS and I believe we need a coach with FBS experience to make the move.

With a reported number of scholarships above the FCS 63 level, UMass was not one of the top teams in the CAA. As McCutcheon's statement indicated, there was no detectable momentum towards a 2012 schedule that included four BCS league teams and a full MAC schedule.

I am sorry for the staff that was let go and hope people remember the work they put in. Football is a hard game.

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It will be interesting to see who will be considered for the position. Stay tuned.

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