Saturday, August 07, 2021

UMass Football News--August 7th, 2021

 Thomas Johnson of the Hampshire Gazette says UMass opens camp with a full 110-player roster.

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Western Mass News says UMass opens Fall camp.

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BC Interruption previews UMass and says it's 100% lock for the Eagles.

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Optimism is running wild as Pitt opens their training camp.

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Speaking of the UMass roster:

The Minutemen did not have a fullback last year. They do in 2021.

Charles Payson FB 6-2 260 from Doherty Memorial in Worcester. MaxPreps has video highlights of his senior season. A real fullback adds another offensive weapon. 

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The roster also has four kickers:

Cameron Carson, 6-1 170. Appeared in all four games in 2020

Lucas Aguire, 5-10 175. 2020 walk-on. DNP in 2020.

CJ Kolodziey, 6-1 200. 2021 freshman.

Jay Larosa, 6-0 175. Was on the Ole Miss roster in 2020.

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