Today UMass draws Liberty, which, IMHO is the best team in the Group-of-Five. The Flames are one point from an undefeated season.
Malik Willis is a Top-15 QB in passing TD's (17) and also in rushing TD's (9). He leads all FBS QB's with 744 rushing yards. He's a defensive nightmare in the air and on the ground.
We all knew 2020 would be about improvement. The defense looks better than I had hoped (although today's score may not reflect the improvement). Last week the Minutemen special teams played better.
The offense has been a disappointment so far. One of our prime objectives the running game, has not worked in the first three games. We do not have a deep threat WR. If we have another game with five or six three-and-outs, the score may not be much different from last year despite our defensive improvement.
Nevertheless, I see hope for 2021 and I'll be cheering for UMass today.
Go UMass!
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The game will be available on ESPN3. It shows in my Comcast schedule so it may be available on some cable services.
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Liberty has their game day information up.
Mike Traini of "Fight Massachusetts" previews the Liberty game.
The Hampshire Gazette reports UMass is ready to close out its season with Liberty.
CBS Sports previews the Flames-Minutemen game.
College Football News previews the game and predicts a Liberty blowout.
Sports Chat Place says the Flames will cover the 37 point spread.
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The Boston Herald says as Andy Isabella returns to Gillette Stadium, UMass watches with pride.
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