Thuersday--November 1s5, 2012

Matty V. says the UMass football team stays optimistic. Nick Speller will return to the offensive line. His return should really help the MInutmen's struggling OL. Jordan Broadnax, who's been a force on kickoff returns this year, will miss the game with an injury.

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Broadnax is 33-742 22.5 AVE 61 LONG. He's already set the UMass all-time record for number of kickoff returns in a single season and is only 63 yards from the all-time single season yards record

Number

1. Broadnax 33 returns
2. Jesse Julmiste 32

Single season total yards

1. Tim Berra 805
2. Broadnax 742

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Harry Plumer of MassLive also has a story about Nick Speller's return from suspension.

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Northern Illnois, UMass' Saturday opponent, is having a great year.

NIU is promoting their QB Jordan Lynch for the Heisman.

The Huskies defense has been on the upswing too.

NIU's coach says they're ready for the Minutemen.

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Victor Cruz says he's happy with the direction of his new contract with the Giants.

MassLive says James Ihedigbo has really caught on with the Ravens defense.

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