Monday--November 4, 2013

Dan Malone quoting Bob McGovern says four players have left the UMass program. Only Al Leneus who made a couple of starts last year and Iric Harris who played in two games in 2012 have had much playing time. If they have "family issues" then the door would be open for them to return.

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Dan also has story about Lorenzo Woodley's 164 yard day against NIU.

Jimmy Kelly writing on Hustle Belt says Woodley and Levengood shined in the Minutemen's loss to Northern Illinois.

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NIU didn't receive any ratings bump from their win at UMass.

Bryon Vance has Week #11 MAC power rankings.

Our after-the-bye-week opponent Akron had a strong defensive performance against Kent State. The Golden Flashes are probably the MAC team with the biggest skid in performance in 2013. Last year, Kent State was one victory away from a BCS Bowl. This year, the Golden Flashes have a 7 point win over FCS Liberty and one MAC win over Western Michigan.

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Keepers College football rankings have Maine a big favorite against Albany and UConn a big underdog to Louisville.


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