Wednesday, November 26, 2014

Wednesday--November 26th, 2014



UMass athletic dept Tweet

UPDATE 1:40 PM:   UMass practice this morning. Here in Jaffrey, NH we've got about eight inches so far.

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UMass has its game notes for Buffalo up.

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Dan Malone says Blake Lucas will do extra points and field goals against Buffalo.

Going into the Buffalo game UMass is last in the MAC in punting: 50-1764 35.3 AVE 79 Ret 1.6 AVE 4 TB 32.1 Net Punting AVE.

UMass is #12 (ahead of only Buffalo) in field goals 6-11 .543 Pct. Don't look for Friday's game to be decided by a 50 yarder.

The Minutemen are 13th (last) in PAT going 35-41 .854 Pct.

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The last practice for the seniors is always an emotional time. Unlike other sports, most football players don't ever again get to put on the pads and play as a team.

This Football Scoop article talks about how teams send their seniors off after the last practice.

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The Buffalo News reports on Blake Frohnapfel probably being out for the Bulls game.

The Buffalo News also says the frustrated Bulls are intent on a big finish against UMass.

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This article on Wagner football mentions current UMass defensive coordinator Tom Mesella.

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Ohio beat Miami on a last second field goal to become bowl eligible last night.

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The MAC Conference will investigate Central Michigan's captain's refusal to shake hands at CMU-Western Michigan game.

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Sports Cheat Sheet names Victor Cruz as one of the top five all-time undrafted wide receivers.

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Brandon London will return to Explosive Training Systems.

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