UMass Foothball News--December 22nd, 2017

Mark Chiarelli of MassLive has a story about UMass' first early signing day.

Quote from the article:

"Whipple expects multiple transfers from the junior college ranks (he's had success nabbing tight ends who take circuitous roots to Amherst) to enroll at UMass in January, and signee Parker Ogle will graduate high school in December and enroll as well."

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Matty Vautour has a post on Whipple's comments on UMass' early signing day.

Matty says there will be a number of late transfers, which could include a kicker.

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Texas CB Eric Hallett did not sign with Washington State. His other visit was to UMass, so he may still be in play.

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Liberty announces 2020 and 2021 schedules that include UMass.

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Temple beat FIU 28-3 in the Gasparilla Bowl.

Two more of UMass' 2017 opponents play today. Ohio meets UAB in the Bahamas Bowl and Appalachian State plays Toledo in Dollar General Bowl.

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