Sunday, October 27, 2013

Sunday--October 27, 2013

Khari Baily-Smith hits the crease

Last man to beat

TD!

Jamal Wilson scores

Rob Blanchflower TD
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Well, boys and girls, that was a team loss. The defense, which had been the mainstay of team, tackled poorly and allowed a game-winning TD with about 4:00 minutes to play.

Blake Lucas missed two FG's, either one would have ended up winning the game. The chip-shot in the fourth quarter was the back-breaker.

I wouldn't have gone for two. UMass had the momentum. I would have sent it into overtime and kept playing.

In Coach Molnar's defense, it looked like UMass had two open receivers. Doyle just didn't hit them.

UPDATE: I have been thinking about my above comment. The Bronco coverage was decent. I should not have characterized the receivers as "open". The receivers would have had to go and get the ball and maybe out-wrestle the defender. However, A.J. threw it high and away, nobody even had a chance to make a play.

Another win is going to be tough to come by in 2013.

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One positive note 20, 571 fans at Gillette yesterday. UMass fans have been really coming through. Imagine the crowds we'd be drawing if we were winning.

UMass falls short on a missed two-point conversion. Rob Blanchflower says he agrees with the call to go for two.

The Associated Press says UMass loses a close one.

The Hampshire Gazette reports UMass falls on a missed two-point conversion.

Matty Vautour says the two-point try brings Molnar under fire again.

MLive says Western Michigan gets their first win.

The Battle Creek Enquirer says Terrell passes the Broncos to victory.

The Kalamazoo Gazette reports Western Michigan celebrates.

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All the MAC results here.

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Misery loves company.

UConn annihilated.

BC steamrolled.

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Maine won again to remain undefeated in FCS. The Black Bears have probably clinched a at-large bid and are now playing for the CAA Championship.

Kansas State pounded West Virginia.

Johnny Manziel and the Texas Aggies crushed Vanderbilt.

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