All right, here we go for 2018. We've all been waiting a long time to see players in Maroon & White running around McGuirk.
I still think UMass will play a reduced package today. We'll save the line stunts and five wide receivers for Boston College.
I do want to see Kyle Horn, Travis Reynolds and Taylor Edwards catch some passes. The TE has always been a significant part of Whipple's offense. We'll see what happens today.
I want to see George Georgopoulos punt. Kicking has been such a thorn in our side a four-year flip-the-field punter would be wonderful. I want to see Cooper Garcia or Mike Caggiano kick in a game situation. Last year we started 0-4 and didn't make a field goal until the Ohio game half way through the season.
I want to see the new defensive line be active. Jake Byczko, Joe Previte, Mario Patton and Leon Flanagan should be able to control the line of scrimmage against a FCS team.
2018 will be my 42nd consecutive year with UMass football season tickets. Hope it's one to remember.
Go UMass!
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The Berkshire Eagle says UMass opens its home slate with a game against Duquesne.
Josh Walfish reports UMass hopes to shine in national spotlight.
The Boston Herald has three things to watch for in today's game against the Dukes.
Duquesne is set for the first of two FBS showdowns.
Fan Sided previews the Minutemen-Dukes game and predicts UMass by eleven.
Sports Illustrated previews Week 0's games.
Fan Buzz predicts UMass by four.
Fan Sided predicts the Minutemen by 19.
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