Monday--July 25th, 2016

Michael Traini continues his catch-up articles with coverage of UMass' April 9th Junior Day.

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The Virginia Pilot wonder why the prognosticators are so down on Old Dominion.

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Howard Herman of the Berkshire Eagle praises the return  of UMass-Temple basketball.

Quote from the article "The best rivalries are built on animosity."

There's a lesson there for football too. It's why UMass, BC and UConn need to play each other in football.

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A Syracuse Blog parses the Big 12 expansion and has UMass in the AAC.

The USA Commerce Daily says Big 12 expansion is good news for UMass.

Sports Day in Dallas thinks UConn is one of the top five schools being considered by the Big 12.

The Orlando Sentinel also thinks the Huskies make the top five.

The Hartford Courant says UConn's academics, athletic budget and 13 National Championships since 2003 make the Huskies a good choice.

Saturday Blitz thinks BYU is a no-brainer.

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The Starksville Daily news report Mississippi State's schedule has a different feel to it. Mentions UMass.

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