UMass Football News--December 6th, 2018

UMass announces a season ticket deposit plan that makes the holder eligible for some nice UMass gifts. Bling includes a Army travel package, autographed UMass gear and possible lunch with coach Bell.

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Josh Walfish reports Coach Bell's southern twang seems to fit well in Amherst. Josh talks about Bell building a staff and his defensive policy. As reported in social media, Isiah Rogers will return for his senior season.

Josh also talks about A.D. Ryan Bamford is excited about a detail-oriented coach. I think it's interesting Bell had turned down two previous opportunities to take a head coaching position at UMass. IMHO, 2019 is going to be a major challenge given the state of the roster. Right now I'm interested in recruiting for this year and 2020.

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Howard Herman of the Berkshire Eagle reports UMass officially introduces the Minutemen's next head coach.

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The Boston Herald says Walt Bell takes over the UMass coaching reins.

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The Daily Collegian has a post on Bell's press conference and some quotes by Bell on recruiting.

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Nice story on Andy Isabella's family rooting for him to win the Bilenikoff Award.

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A Sports Illustrated writer grades 2018's coaching hires including Walt Bell.

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