UMass Football News--February 2nd, 2019

Mike Traini of "Fight Massachusetts" has posts on recent UMass verbals offensive line Max Longman and defensive lineman Billy Woodman.

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Currently, as we go into the last weekend before Signing Day, UMass has signed or has strong verbals from:

1 Running back

2 Wide Receivers

2 Offensive linemen

2 Defensive linemen

1 Defensive end

5 Defensive backs (probably three CB's and two Safeties)

1 Transfer outside linebacker

Bell and staff have yet to sign a quarterback, tight end or inside linebacker. UMass currently has 14 players and probably have seven or so scholarships to give. Bell also convinced two starters Isaiah Rogers and Bilal Ally to return for 2019.

Some global things to think about:

• Coach Bell was hired on 12/03. He seems to be recruiting well for the short time he has had.
• We're changing offenses from pro-set to spread.
• He inherited a roster that large holes at TE, RB and basically every position on defense. This will take more than one recruiting cycle to fix.
• Bell might keep a couple of scholarships open for transfers or late additions after Spring ball. 
• After 13 commits, this year's class has a higher overall rating average than last year and more three star recruits (by two).

I'm hoping for a big finish Tuesday and an even better year in 2020.