As UMass continues to search for a conference, the Minutemen could play temporarily as an independent.
UMass' affiliation to the MAC runs out in two years. That's a short time to build a FBS winner even for Whipple. As the article says, it would be prudent to have a plan "B" if nothing is set by that time.
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Hustle Belt comments on former UMass HC Charlie Molnar's hiring at Idaho. I haven't seen any announcement yet by the Vandals.
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The Register and Democrat reports former UMass legend Rene Ingoglia has been named to the Frontier Hall-of-Fame.
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One the the TE's ahead of Rob Blanchflower on the Steelers roster was injured during last week's practice.
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Like UMass, OOC opponent Vanderbilt is looking for a quarterback.
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ESPN Boston says Boston College toughest stretch in its 2014 schedule will be in November.
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Meanwhile, back in FCS, the Towson cheerleading squad is in trouble after an incident involving beer and adult diapers.
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