Well, UMass played a lot better at Toledo. Probably enough to beat a talented Rockets squad if the special teams mistakes and the big passing plays were subtracted. As it turned out it was a double-digit defeat and we've had a lot of those.
Today at Buffalo we have an opponent with a new coach. Against a decent Patriot League opponent Lafayette, the Bulls had 23 first downs and 403 yards of offense in a 30-13 win. Buffalo actually did a decent job against powerhouse Missouri. The Tigers were 9-15 on third downs and 1-2 on fourth. The Bulls made Missouri work for their 38 points.
Today, I think UMass can win this game. If we play like we did at Toledo and cut down on the mistakes, we're good enough to win. Road wins are hard to come by and a UMass victory would be a big morale booster both for the team and the battered egos of Minutemen fans.
I'll be watching and cheering for the Minutemen. Go UMass!!
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The Hampshire Gazette reports UMass continues its MAC road tour at Buffalo.
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The UMass Daily collegian uses the same metaphor in previewing the Buffalo game.
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Mike Traini of "Fight Massachusetts" previews the Buffalo game and predicts UMass 28 Buffalo 23.
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Fox Sports predicts Buffalo 23 UMass 22.
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Sports Chat Place thinks UMass will beat the spread.
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UMass has the game day media details including streaming audio for those who don't have the CBS sports channel.
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