Thursday--September 24th, 2014

UMass announces a raft of games for 2016, 2017 and as far away as 2022. Some pretty attractive games for UMass fans: UConn, BC, Temple, Army and Appalachian State (that one should draw pretty good at both schools). The only down side is seven away games in 2016...

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Ron Chimelis says UMass urgently needs a win.

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Dan Malone comments on the nineteen games in future schedules announced today.

Dan has his latest podcast with John Wagner of the Toledo Blade.

Shadrach Abrokwah is eligible for the Bowling Green game. Abrokwah looked like the best of the running backs in the Spring Game. So far, Minutemen running backs have looked neither fast nor powerful. Hopefully, Abrokwah can add a dimension to the UMass offense that's been missing.

Matthew Wylie's only kick of the season was monumentally ugly, but Whipple isn't giving up on him yet.

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Matty V. reports UMass announces a huge slate of future games.

Matty also has Shadrach Abrokwah is excited to return to the field.

BYU Stadium

The Desert News reports BYU signs a four game series with UMass.

The Montgomery Adviser says Troy and UMass sign a home-and-home series.

The Knox News says the Vols will pay UMass $1 million for a visit in 2017.

Athens Ohio Today reports on the Ohio-UMass contract for 2017-2018.

Aloha Stadium 

SB Nation's Mountain West Connection comments on the UMass-Hawaii home-and-home.

Hawaii's trip to Massachusetts will be the Rainbow Warriors longest road trip ever.

GoBlueRidge.com reports the Appalachian State Mountaineers are happy to renew their rivalry with the Minutemen.
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Hustle Belt says the Minutemen finally return home.

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Brandon Fitzsimons of Hustle Belt picks Ball State over the Minutemen.

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The UMass Daily Collegian says despite all the distractions, the Minutemen have a game to play on Saturday.

The Collegian reports Minutemen players are eager to play in front of their peers.

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EXCITING NEWS FROM THE MAC CONFERENCE

Miami (Ohio) backs skunk safety.

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