Saturday -- July 18th, 2012

Matty V. has a report on the Minuteman's latest scrimmage.

Mentioned are Alan Williams at both RB and WR.

True Freshman Tajae Sharpe drew praise from Molnar.

The UMass kicking game was one of the weakest (except for kick returning) units in 2011. The Minutemen finished at or near the bottom of the league in field goal percentage (last), PA percentage (10th) and  punting average (8th).

Matty V reports that true Freshman Blake Lucas is neck and neck with Brandon Levengood for kicking.

Jeff Strait is competing with JUCO Colter Johnson.

Coach Molnar mentioned Antoine Tharpe, Brian Dowling, Mike Cox, Jamar Smith and true Freshman Stacey Bedell as returners.

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Emil Igwenagu is in his own position battle in the Eagles preseason camp.

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Micah Taylor writes for Yahoo Sports how UMass became the Minutemen.

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SNY will televise the UMass-UConn game August 30th.

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Temple thinks they'll do better in the Big East the second time around.

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NorthJersey.com says Victor Cruz is hoping for another big day against the Jets.

The Republic reports Cruz and the Jets have a history.

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Brandon London had four catches for 91 yards against the Eskimos last night.

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