Sunday--August 11, 2013

UMass practices will be open to fans this week. This a a big change from the previous coaching regime. Maybe some blog readers can make some of the practices and give us a report.

The UMass website also has some details on the open practices.

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Dan Malone has "ten UMass players to watch this season". The first installment of six:

• Justin Anderson
• Kassan Messiah
• Josh Bruns
• Tajae Sharpe
• Stanley Andre

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Brad Penner image

Michael Cox led the Giants with 33 yards on nine carries and Victor Cruz caught a TD pass in the Giants win over the Steelers.

ESPN says Cruz picks up where he left off.

Gene Puscar image

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Brandon London caught the Alouettes only TD in a 38-13 loss to the Argonauts. 

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Phill Steele's initial power rankings have the Minutemen last in the MAC.

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Faniq has more on John Griffin's broken leg.

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Hustle Belt ranks UMass special teams #6 in the MAC, but behind Ball State who graduated both their punter and kicker. How's that for logic.

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Four articles on University of Maine Black Bear Football: here, here, here and here.

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Seward Harbor on a rainy day