I was really impressed with the UMass defensive secondary last week with their nine pass BkUp's. The Bulldog's offense has not been very productive so far this year. Mississippi State is #109 in total offense. If the UMass defense can keep the game reasonable into the fourth quarter. We could have a chance. Or we could get run over by a big, physical SEC team. After today, six of the eight remaining games are against Group-of-five opponents.
In addition, the 2016 Minutemen recruiting class continues to shine. In the weekly Gridiron Club e-mail Coach Whipple said:" What is really exciting is that we had 13 freshmen play a combined 330 plays which is really promising for the direction of our program. "
That does not include JUCO's Andrew Ford, Ali Ali-Musa, Tedrick Lowery, Colbert Calhoun and more.
I'll be at Gillette. Hope to see everyone there. Go UMass!!!
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Matty Vautour says UMass seeks a Power Five victory.
Mike Traini of "Fight Massachusetts" previews today's game.
Mike Traini of "Fight Massachusetts" previews today's game.
NESN says UMass-Mississippi State highlights their Saturday schedule. BTW, here in Southern NH, the game will be on Dish Network's channel 440 ALT.
The Boston Herald reports the Minutemen look to shock Mississippi State.
Fox Sports reports Mississippi State looks to put together a total game at UMass.
Team Speed Kills predicts Bulldogs 34 Minutemen 13.
dJournal.com says Power Five opponents are nothing new for UMass.
Maroon & White Nation says the keys to victory for the the Bulldogs is to manhandle UMass.
The Hattiesburg American says it's no time like the present for Mississippi State to start winning.
The Columbus Dispatch has five things to watch for in the Mississippi State-UMass game.
First year Mississippi State DL coach Brian Baker considers the state of the Bulldogs defensive line.
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