Game Day--Temple September 19th, 2015

Well, the weather looks great for Gillette today. High 83 and sunny.

Last week we learned we weren't a PAC-12 team. UMass is probably not ready to beat a team who pundits have picked to win the AAC this year--- and Temple has done nothing to show they won't compete for the league title. But I'm goin' and I'm going to enjoy the game. I think the Minutemen will play better this week.

Mrs Blog and I went to the Franklin Tech-Mohawk game last night in Buckland. Two of Mrs Blog's great-nephews had good games for Franklin Tech. One ran for 191 yards and three TD's. There were no grandstands on the visiting side at Mohawk. There was a crescent moon and two local high schools going at it. It had a real small-town American feel to it. It was a great time. I enjoy football and I enjoy UMass football the most.

Let's get after the Owls. Go UMass!

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Dan Malone has how to watch or listen to today's game. The game will be on ESPN3. I have Chrome Cast and it works great. It's easy to watch streaming video on my big flat screen.

Dan Picks the winners of today's MAC games.

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Matty Vautour has notes to the Temple game. Speedy FR UMass RB Andy Isabella drew the assignment of simulating Jahad Thomas for the scout team.

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UMass President Marty Meehan will be the a honorary captain for today's game and will participate in the coin toss.

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Jesse Allen of Hustle Belt says even if the Minutemen start 0-3, they'll be fine.

Michael Traini of Hustle Belt interviews Jake Hyman of Under Dog Empire on the Owls-Minutemen game.

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Comcast Sports Philly asks if the Owls can avoid a letdown game.

Philly.com says Temple braces for another top quarterback.

Philly.com also says it's time to grab a seat on the Temple bandwagon.

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Rotoworld says Blake Frohnapfel will face a huge test against the Temple defense.

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Florida International is 17+ favorite over North Carolina Central.  UMass played North Carolina Central way back in 1979. UMass won 48-7. I was there BTW.

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ESPN reports Notre Dame changes its game plan because of all the injuries.

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The MAC conference has 12 televised games this week.

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