Thursday, April 24, 2014

Thursday--April 24th, 2014

Amazon has only three Upper Deck Rob Blanchflower rookie cards available. Get yours now!

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The Orlando Sentinel ranks UMass #123 out of 129 FBS teams in a preseason review. That image sure doesn't look like Whip.

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WWLP did a survey of UMass students and found less than 1/3 supported a player union.

CBS Sports looks at the can of worms that could be opened if players become employees. Could boosters give a player $100,000 to represent their business? Could the schools fire a player who doesn't perform up to a standard? The Tax Man is sure to be involved; the scholarships could be a taxable fringe benefit...

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USA Today says Khalil Mack rises to elite status in the NFL Draft.

CBS Sports predicts Mack to be #3 overall in the NFL Draft.

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Two former football players, including one from Boston College, are charged with beating a homeless man in Allston.

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The Lions welcome James Ihedigbo.

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Victor Cruz on the Giants new offense.

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