Thursday, July 30, 2015

Thursday--July 30th, 2015

UMass was picked fourth in the MAC preseason poll.

MAC Football Median Day recap.

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Dan Malone has five UMass-related posts:

Behind the scenes at the MAC Media Day.

MAC referee squads will expand to eight and will include women.

Mark Whipple says UMass hopes to return to Detroit for the MAC Championship game.

Blake Frohnapfel and Tajae Sharpe get some props at the MAC Media Day.

Whipple said the Minutemen defense should be better prepared to deal with the offense-happy MAC this year.

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Matty Vautour says UMass is eager to exceed expectations.

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Hustle Belt has a Media Day recap and MAC commissioner Steinbrecher's "State of the MAC" speech.

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The DeKalb Daily Chronical says there is plenty of talent in the MAC. Has some Frohnapfel quotes.

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Speaking of Froh, USA Today has a feature article on him as "The best QB you've never heard of."

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Local coaches weigh in on Tom Brady's punishment. Includes quotes from former Minutemen great Dave Palazzi.

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Central Michigan HC John Bonamego fights cancer and tries to still be involved with Chippewas preseason.

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Blanchflower #87/Keith Srakocic image

Blanchflower gets a positive mention in this article.

Another mention is this article.

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