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Well, I'm driving home and I'm disappointed we didn't beat a PAC 12 team in the second game of the Whipple Era :)
UMass scored 45 points in two games this year. I checked the Press Guide and we didn't pass the 45 point mark until the second half of game #6 in 2013 (Miami Ohio).
The offense had the best point day since October 10th, 2011 and they did it against a PAC-12 team, not Central Conn.
Jean Sifrin is the real deal. He had a highlight catch of the FBS era and looked like his recruiting hype was true and then some. He should be even more of a weapon once he gets more of the offense. He couldn't have had many plays with only a few practices.
If you missed Sifrin's video clip it's here.
Frohnapfel looked a lot more comfortable. He threw for 20-38-267 3 TD's and 1 INT (which was tipped) and I thought it hit the ground. We had three receptions of over 30 yards.
Colorado eventually quit kicking to Trey Dudley-Giles. He had 99 yards in returns.
The UMass defense did much better against the Colorado run game. They did tire in the second half, but we knew we need more bodies up front. The defense did force five punts and one fourth down try. We did have 2 sacks and one INT. One Buff TD was on a great scramble pass from Sefo. We were one yard from getting the ball back with a chance to win the game.
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Dan Malone says UMass lost the lead to the Buffs.
He report that Jean Sifrin had a breakout game.
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Matty V. says UMass drops a shootout.
He said the Minutemen showed a big improvement over game 1.
He also said Jean Sifrin catches on quick.
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The Daily Camera said the Buffs edge UMass in a seesaw battle.
ESPN Boston says Sifrin is a catch for UMass.
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The Ralphie Report said the Buffs survived.
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Max Moore of Hustle Belt said UMass failed to hold off Colorado in the second half.
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It was a mixed bag for the MAC in Week #2. The league went 3-7 in an OOC week. Central Michigan and NIU both beat Big 10 teams. Miami lost to FCS Eastern Kentucky.
All of Hustle Belt's MAC coverage here.
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Ole Miss crushed Vanderbilt 41-3. Ole Miss never punted and they held the Commodores to 9 first downs.
Vandy Blog "Anchor of Gold" reacts.
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