Friday, April 15, 2022

UMass Football News--Ides of April 2022

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 The Hampshire Gazette reports the UMass running game will be more than Ellis Merriweather this year.

Ellis Merriweather is a two-time team captain and the Minutemen's only 1,000 yard rusher of the FBS era.

Kay'Ron Adams, a transfer from Rutgers looks to contribute early.

Cyrus Bonsu has one career carry for five yards.

Jared Chisari looked quick and went 19-124 (6.5 yards/carry) and had 2 TD's in 2021.

Donta Whack, a true freshman from Sanford, FL could see some reps this year.

Romeo Holden, a redshirt senior transfer from Monmouth adds some depth and senior leadership.

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Howard Herman of the Berkshire Eagle says the UMass defensive line is getting a graduate-level course in defensive football.

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Former Minutemen offensive lineman Dalton Tomlison will play his final year for Western Carolina.

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UConn's Spring game will be on-campus on April 21st.

The Huskies new offensive coordinator has big plans for UConn's offense.

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