Monday, July 07, 2014

Monday--July 7th, 2014

Downey #41
Dan Malone previews another UMass player in his preseason countdown. This time it's DaSean Downey.

Downey (UMass bio) at 6-5 240 has FBS size. As Dan relates, he looked like the best defensive player on the field at the Spring game. He chose UMass over offers from BC, Penn State, Duke, Old Dominion and UConn.

Last year's experiment with the 3-4 didn't work. If it's going to work this year, the linebackers have to make plays. With Steve Casali and Shane Huber still recovering from injuries, Downey looks like a potential starter on August 30th.

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Gmenhq.com reports on the history Michael Cox's number 29 for the Giants and tells about its most iconic wearer----Alex Webster.

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Las Vegas Informer talks about Eastern Michigan's silver field and UMass' conference dilemma.

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Hustle Belt has a MAC Conference recruiting database.

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Athlon Sports has experts pick the top-ten college football stadiums. Hint, UMass is playing in one this year.

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Brandon London went 5-51 in the the Larks 24-9 win over BC.

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James Ihedigbo says the Lions have championship DNA.

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