Monday, August 25, 2014

Monday-- August 25th, 2014

More info on student and fan buses to Gillette from Amherst on the UMass website.

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Boston area alums and fans can join the UMMB, UMass Board of Trustees Chair Henry Thomas, UMass Amherst Chancellor Kumble Subbaswamy and Football Coach Mark Whipple in a UMass pep rally one Wednesday!

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The BC blog BC Interruption has the Vegas odds makers have the Eagles as a 15 point favorite.

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Rob Harms of the Boston Globe says Whipple is ready for the next challenge.

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The Boston Globe has an editorial saying UMass should reconsider football. Because, you know, the Globe has great regard for Massachusetts taxpayers.

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The Berkshire Eagles reports that Minuteman freshman Jordan Fiske has been moved to FB from TE. Fiske's UMass bio.

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The Boston Herald reports on UMass DT Daniel Maynes and his struggle with Crohn's disease. Hang in there Dan. Crohn's is a bitch. I know 'cause I have it too.

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The Star Press predicts Ball State's season and a win over UMass.

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State College.com looks at Penn State's 2014 season including it's game in Ireland. It also states UMass played Rhode Island in Ireland in 1993. Musta missed that game.

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The Eagle Tribune looks at local men with football connections including UMass assistant coach Mike Cassano.

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Metro Daily News says BC transfer Tyler Murphy could be a bridge to the future for the Eagles.

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