UMass Football News--September 29th, 2019

There were heroes everywhere. Mike Curtis led the Minutemen to the most points and yards of the year. He executed a nifty ball fake that allowed him to walk into the endzone. He ran judiciously and fit the ball into tight sideline passes. He moved the team. The science is settled.

The OL, consisting of all 2's, led the way to the most yards of the season. There were no problems with the snap or QB exchange. Mike Sullivan, Dalton Tomlinson and Helber Fagundes stepped in an did an excellent job.

Samuel Emilus and Sadiq Palmer made nice sideline catches with defenders draped all over them.

You run to win and Bilal Ally and the OL did that in the fourth quarter.

The Zips are a dreadful running team, but the defense insured they did not do better against UMass. The DL developed some pressure and Isaiah Rogers set an all-time UMass record with his third pick-six.

A really satisfying win against adversity. Bite me trolls.

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UMass write-up with stats and quotes.

Josh Walfish says Mike Curtis and a patched-up offense led the way to victory.

MassLive reports UMass picked up its first win.

Hustle said an injury and turnovers were too much for the Zips to overcome.

The Berkshire Eagle reports the Minutemen produced their first win of the season.

UMass Twitter feed with Coach Bell and the team after the game.

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UConn was blown out by UCF.

FAU handled Charlotte 45-27.

Coastal Carolina lost big to Appapachian State 56-27.

LA Tech beat Rice in overtime.

Liberty won their third in a row beating New Mexico.

Northwestern lost to #8 Wisconsin.

BYU lost at Toledo.

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And BC lost to undefeated Wake Forest.

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UMass Football News--August 9th, 2019

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Josh Walfish reports the Minutemen passing attack will feature WR's by committee.

Back in December of last year, the wide receiver unit was, I felt, maybe the top unit in terms of depth and talent going into 2019. If we're going to have an offense in 2019, it's probably going to mostly fall on the WR's. Football Study Hall has a nice article on the deference between the pro set and the spread.

I would guess Zack Simon as the "X" receiver, Samuel Emilus as the "Y" and Sadiq Palmer as the "Z". Jessie Britt, Brennon Dingle and JUCO Javon Turner should also get a lot of reps.

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Rutgers blog "On the Banks" has reasons for Scarlet Knights fans to be optimistic in 2019. The writer feels Rutgers will easily cover the 14.5 point spread against the Minutemen.

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The Montgomery Advisor reports Auburn has released its 2020 schedule including a "tune-up" game against UMass.

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Off Tackle Empire looks at Northwestern's schedule and predicts about a 7 and five record for the Wildcats.

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Bleeding Green Nation has Nate Sudfield throws a 75-yard TD pass to Marken Michael.

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UMass Football News--July 15th, 2019

Mike Traini  has ESPN's winning chances for UMass' entire 2019 season.

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Bobby Deren of 247Sports "Scarlet Nation" has a Q&A with Mike Traini of "
Fight Massachusetts"

NJ.com looks at how many games Rutgers will be favored in this season. Hint: UMass will be one of two.

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NFL Draft Diamonds interviews UMass WR Sadiq Palmer. Palmer was UMass' second leading receiver in 2018. He went 12-7 GP-GS 28-419 15.0 AVE 2 TD's 38 LONG.

With Isabella graduated and the switch to a spread offense, Palmer could have a break out year in 2019.

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Mountaineer Sports discusses WVU recruit Victor Wikstrom. Mentions Brandon Collier and Wikstrom had a UMass offer.

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The Tampa Bay Times looks at things to watch for in the AAC Media day, including AAC re-alignment and UConn football.

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NCAA.com has the ten oldest college football stadiums. Two of them are in Massachusetts.
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UMass Football News--April 16th, 2019

When I attended practice the best catch I saw was from Zak Simon. He had a nice toe-tap inside the back of the endzone for a nifty catch.

Zac Simon

The wide receiver position is important  in the spread offense. Going into Spring ball UMass has some good players, but like every position this Spring there is not a lot of depth.

Brennon Dingle 12-9 GP-GS 19-269 14.2 AVE 2 TD's 37 long

Jesse Britt 4-0 GP-GS 11-118 10.7 AVE 1 TD 29 LONG

Sadiq Palmer 12-7 GP-GS 28-419 15.0 AVE 2 TD's 38 LONG

Zac Simon 10-2 GP-GS 15-238 15.9 AVE 2 TD's 67 LONG

Samuel Emilus 6-1 GP-GS 15-212 14.1 AVE 4 TD's 23 LONG

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247Sports has a draft profile of Andy Isabella.

Ohio.com reports Andy Isabella was one of the headliners in the Browns' local pro day.

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UMass Football News--February 15th, 2019

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Mike Traini of "Fight Massachusetts" has a post on JUCO recruit Javon Turner bringing track speed to the Minutemen.

The WR position is one unit UMass should be deep and talented for 2019.

UMass returns:

Sadiq Palmer --12-7 GP-GS 28-419 15.0 AVE 2 TD 38 LONG
Brenon Dingle-- 12-9 GP-GS 19-269 14.2 AVE 2 TD 37 LONG
Zak Simon-- 10-2 GP-GS 15-238 15.9 AVE 2 TD's 67 LONG
Samuel Emilus-- 6-1 GP-GS 15-212 14.1 AVE 4 TD's 23 LONG
Jessie Britt --4-0 GP-GS 11 118 10.7 AVE 1 TD 29 LONG.
Melvin Hill--RSFR DNP in 2018
Will Connery--SO DNP in 2018

2019 WR recruits in addition to Turner are:

Dariyan Wiley  FR
Jermain "OC" Johnson FR

I would think Palmer would start at the "X" position. Dingle and Brett would likely start also. Turner has three years to play two for the Minutemen. That should give him some flexibility to get his degree and game time.

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Liberty releases its 2019 schedule. The Flames play four Power Five teams and visit UMass between a home game with BYU and an away game at Arkansas.

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State College.com breaks down the transfer portal by the numbers.

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MassLive.com has fifteen  2019 NFL draft prospects for the Patriots. Isabella would be a good fit for the Pats. Both the coach and the QB know how to use a slot receiver. Many teams don't.

Draftwire.com has a conversation with "stud" WR Andy Isabella.

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UMass Footbal Recruiting 2019--Taj Jones II

Mike Traini of "Fight Massachusetts" has a post and an interview with 2019 commit Taj Jones.

Victor Cruz was from NJ.  Let's hope fellow Patterson resident Jones is equally successful.

Coach Bell runs the spread offense. This will be the Minutemen's second stint with the spread offense as Coach Molnar ran the spread in his two years with UMass.

The UMass WR corps may be the Minutemen's deepest unit at this time. Jesse Britt has returned to the team. Sadiq Palmer, Brennon Dingle, Zak Simon and Samuel Emilus all did well in 2018.

The Minutemen have the receivers to make a smooth transition to the spread. Now we need a QB.

UMass Football News--December 19th, 2018

The Manganaro Family donates $500k for McGuirk improvements. The funds will be applied to a new high-definition video board. I watched Paul Manganaro play back in the day. He lettered in 1982, 83, 85 and was captain in 1986. Manganaro was All-Yankee Conference in 1985. With the new bubble practice facility coming, things are lookin' up at McGuirk.

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Andy Isabella adds his ninth post season award as he is named First Team All-America by Phil Steele.

Nine Minutemen made Steele's All-Independent team for 2018. Andrew Ford, Marquis Young, Jake Largay, Bryton Barr and Isiah Rogers made the first team. Sadiq Palmer, Ray Thomas-Ishman, Joe Previte and Lee Moses made the 2nd team. Marquis Young made the second team as kick returner.

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UMass adds former San Diego (FCS) coach Jim Jackson as OL coach. Jackson's San Diego bio.

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Josh Walfish report Coach Bell has a plan for recruiting.

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The Bangor Daily News reports Maine's  Joe Harasymiak is the CAA's lowest paid coach, but he's in line for more lucrative offers.

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UMass Football News--November 11th, 2018

The Minutemen defense played creditably for most of the game. The defense gained one turnover and forced six punts. However, BYU's defense smothered the UMass offense for most of the game after the first quarter. Ross Comis after the best game of his life last week, seemed out of sync. He missed picking up open receivers and (after the first quarter) seemed indecisive on using his running ability. There were also a couple of drops: one by Kyle Horn and another by Sadiq Palmer that did not help.

The Cougars are a Power Five team. To beat them we would have had to play better. At times it seemed as if we could play with them. For a significant portion of the game, we didn't.

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UMass write-up here.

BYU write-up here.

Josh Wallfish said the Cougar defense was overwhelming.

The Daily Collegian said just 25 yards of offense in the third quarter doomed the Minutemen.

The Daily Herald reports the BYU stood tall.

The Boston Herald said UMass couldn't keep pace with BYU.

It was a bittersweet day for BYU QB Tanner Mangum.

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Duquesne beat conference-leading Sacred Heart to run their record to 7-3.

Clemson ran over Boston College 27-7.

Neal Brown's Troy team scored 32 unanswered points to beat Georgia Southern.

FIU got run over by FAU 49-14.

Marshall handled Charlotte 30-13.

Miami of Ohio beat Ohio last Wednesday for their first victory over the Bobcats since 2012.

Cincinnati beat USF 35-23 in sub-freezing temperature.

 Coastal Carolina was handled by Arkansas State 44-16.

Liberty played Virginia tough, but lost 45-24.

Georgia dominated Auburn 27-10. The Bulldogs looked better than the score indicted.

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UMass Football News--November 4th, 2018

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Wow what a game! Heroes galore. Andy Isabella set a program record of 303 yards and 2 TD's. The first TD was a thing of wonder. Comis overthrew Isabella by a good ten yards. Isabella saw the ball was over and just went to warp speed to catch up with it. He should have created a sonic boom when he hit the afterburner. Comis supplied 540 passing yards. Samuel Emilus had two overtime TD catches. Sadiq Palmer had two drive-continuing clutch catches. Marquis Young had a fumble that caused a Liberty score and then ran with fury for the rest of the fourth quarter. The offense had a program record 777 yards.

Jarell put on his super hero outfit and was everywhere on the field during the comeback. His INT in the third overtime won the game.

Cooper Garcia was iced twice before the game winning kick. First the officials gave Liberty a time out I thought they didn't have and then stopped play again to review the decision. Garcia, who was perfect on the day, calmly drilled the winning field goal.

It was a happy two hour ride back to New Hampshire.

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UMass write-up here.

Liberty write-up here.

Josh Walfish reports UMass stunned Liberty in overtime.

Mass Live said UMass stormed back.

The Daily Collegian reports UMass came back in the fourth quarter.

The News-Herald said Andy Isabella stood out in a wild UMass win.

The News & Advance said Liberty's defense failed to stop big plays.

The News and Advance wraps up the Flames triple-overtime loss to the Minutemen.

Welcome home to Sargent Major Donna Ortiz who surprised her daughter at the game.

Quick notes from the Liberty blog "A sea of Red".

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Duquesne beat Wagner to tie for the conference lead.

Boston College beat Virginia Tech.

Georgia Southern was upset by ULM. Louisiana Monroe held the Eagles to 216 total yards.

FIU was run over by Florida Atlantic 49-14.

Tennessee ground out a 14-3 win over Charlotte.

Ohio crushed Western Michigan earlier the week.

Tulane routed suddenly failing USF.

Coastal Carolina lost to Appalachian State 23-7.

UConn lost to Tulsa in another rainstorm 49-19.

BYU had a chance to beat Boise State, but fell two yards short.

Georgia handled Kentucky to win the SEC East crown.

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FOOTBALL GUYS IN ACTION

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Game Day --Georgia Southern 2018

Well this is a game we need to win to have a breakthrough season. Georgia Southern is a solid Group-of-Five team, but they're not a powerhouse (yet). The Minutemen offense needs to score. The whole team is build around offense. We need five or more TD's today. Our receiving corps of Andy Isabella, Sadiq Palmer and Jesse Britt needs to lead the way. A good passing offense should open the way for Marquis Young to run.

The defense just needs to play solid assignment football. No busted coverages with no UMass DB in picture. Turnovers helped the Minutemen beat Appalachian State last year. A couple today to give the offense a short field would be huge. If an option team gets behind, it's generally hard for them to comeback.

Let's get this one done today. Go UMass!

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Josh Walfish answers questions from fans in his Week #2 mailbag.

Josh also reports UMass is looking to bounce back against Georgia Southern.

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UnderDog Dynasty previews the Eagles-Minutemen game.

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Savannah Now says the Eagles are looking for revenge.

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UMass Football Newws--April 3rd, 2018

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Matty Vautour has a post on UMass wide receivers with Spring Ball having about two weeks to go.

He mentions:

Andy Isabella SR 12-12 GP-GS 65-1020 (7th in single season receptions) 12 TD's 69 LONG 15.7 yards/catch

Jesse Britt SO 4-12 GP-GS 29-422 3 TD's 40 LONG 14.6 yards/catch

Brennon Dingle RSSO 4-12 GP-GS 21-330 4 TD's 43 LONG 15.7 yards/catch

Sadiq Palmer JR 11-12 GP-GS 35-518 1 TD 38 LONG 14.0 yards/catch

Silky Brown SO 5-0 GP-GS 1-7

Zack Simon RSFR Redshirted in 2017

Also on the roster:

Jacoby Herring SR 10-0 GP-GS 7-81 18 LONG 11.2 yards/catch

Jonathan Derolus RSJR DNP in 2017

Jovahn Tucker SO DNP in 2017

Patrick Volcy SO Redshirted in 2017

Melvin Hill SO Redshirted in 2017

Elijah Robinson RSSO DNP in 2017

Patrick O'Reilly, RSSO 5-0 GP-GS played special teams in 2017.

2018 WR recruits:

Samuel Emilus 6-1 200

Wide receivers seem to be the deepest and most talented skill unit on the 2018 Minutemen. I would speculate Isabella would be the "X" receiver, Britt as the "Y" and Palmer or Dingle as the slot receiver. All of them would be the four-wide.

The UMass single season team receiving record was in 1998 306-4050. In 2017 the Minutemen went 272-3570, so the all-time record could within reach in 2018.

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A Collegian writer mulls over the philosophy of cheerleading.

UMass Cheerleading's  Facebook page.

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UMass Football News--September 20th, 2017

UMass has their game notes for Tennessee up.

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Matty Vautour says UMass QB Andrew Ford keeps getting up.

I wonder what Ford could do if:

1. He had a running game
2. No drops (he would have had about 425 yards and 4 TD's against Temple with a couple of more catches)
3. An offensive line with a couple of All-Independent players.

Side note. Another UMass fan and I were talking before the Old Dominion game about the offensive line. We were in the MAC for four years. Anyone remember if we ever had a first or second team All-MAC offensive lineman?

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Speaking of kicking, the National Junior College Athletic Association has a list of the top JUCO kickers. 

There's also a lot of kicking talent in the California Community College leagues.

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Ryan Ames of the UMass Daily Collegian reports Sadiq Palmer and Jesse Britt are starting to emerge as playmakers for the Minutemen.

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All for Tennesse has five Vols to watch vs UMass.

The Knoxville News-Sentinel says Tennessee has resolve and resilience. 

The Daily Times reports big plays are an area of concern for the Vols.

Tennessee RB John Kelly does not like being tackled.

247Sports says the Vols offensive line likes to block for the relentless Kelly.

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WSB-TV looks at Georgia's 2018 schedule which includes UMass.

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UMass Football News--September 16th, 2017

Well mistakes and abysmal kicking doomed a tenacious UMass effort at Temple. The Minutemen missed three field goals at the Owls 22, 6 and 14 yard lines. We left 9 points on field in an 8 point loss. Ford fumbled deep in UMass territory to give Temple a short field at the end of the first half. We also dropped two possible TD passes (Isabella and Herring).

On the positive side, the Minutemen defense continued their upward momentum. The UMass defense repeatedly stuffed the Temple offense. The Minutemen defenders had 11 TFL (!) and two sacks. Temple RB Ryquell Armstead had a 56 yard run on the third play of the game. The other 33 Temple rushes gained 63 yards (1.9 yards/carry). For the second consecutive game the UMass defense played well enough to win.

The UMass offense gained 458 yards and Ford managed to spread the UMass receiving around. Sadiq Palmer (7-117 and Jesse Britt (3-57) gave the Minutemen other options than just Breneman and Isabella. Even the UMass offensive line started playing better in the second half using a moving pocket.
As far as the kicking goes---someday my head is going to explode.

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UMass write-up here.

Owls write-up here.

MassLive says Ford's impressive effort went for naught.

Matty Vautour reports the Minutemen fell short.

Matty also says UMass continues to struggle with field goals.

Philly.com says Temple WB Logan Marchi was efficient.

Owls DE Quincy Roche had a big game.

The Boston Herald says mistake-prone UMass fell to Temple.

Comcast Sports Philadelphia reports Temple sneaks past UMass on Quincy Roche's monster game.

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UMass Football News--August 22nd 2017

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UMass has their game notes for Hawaii up.

So does Hawaii.

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Matty Vautour reports the UMass defense looks to create more turnovers. He also has a projected two-deep for the defense.

Matty also reports that Sha-Ki Holines DT 6-4 265 will be be a game-time decision. Mario Patton 6-1 315 will back him up.

He wrote:" If the Minutemen start the lineup revealed on the depth chart, they’ll have four players making their first UMass starts — Sadiq Palmer (wide receiver), Malik Lee (fullback), Bryton Barr (linebacker) and Tyler Hayes (safety)."

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GMS Sprots previews the UMass-Hawaii game and predicts the Warriors over the Minutemen 34-30.

Sports Chat Place previews the Hawaii game and predicts a UMass victory.

A Crestview News-Bulletin writer picks the UMass-Hawaill "to be over in minutes" and the Warriors by 18.

Hawaii flies to Massachusetts today.

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A Fan Sided Tennessee writer looks at the Vols opponents and concludes UMass is "basically a FCS team"

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Mississippi State has a story with GIF's for each Bulldogs opponent.

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T.J. Sharpe is back healthy and practicing with Titians.

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Former UMass coach Dave Sollazo isn't wasting any time as new head coach at Naugatuck High School. (fixed link)

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UMass Football News--August 18th, 2017

Mark Chiarelli of MassLive.com profiles Sadiq Palmer WR 6-2 195 and asks if he can be the Minutemen's big play receiver.

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Matty Vautour has a post on Ali Ali-Musa commenting on Charlottesville.

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Hawaii breaks camp.

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Get More Sports previews Coastal Carolina.

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Artel Foster is healthy and making an impact for Temple in Fall Camp.

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Maine gets one of three suspended players back.

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Peyton Manning fires up Tennessee.

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BYU starting LB Francis Barnard will redshirt for the 2017 season.

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SUDDENLY THE BLOG FEELS OLD.

Commissioning ceremony for USS Rafael Peralta DDG-115. My ship was DDG-5.

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UMass Football News--July 19th, 2017

Andy Isabella makes the preseason Bletnikoff Award Watch list.

Matty Vautour has a post on Isabella and Brenenman making preseason award lists.

UMass has eight wide receivers on the current roster:

Alfred Adarkwah #84 WR 6-4 195 RSJR DNP in 2016
Brennon Dingle #10 WR 5-9 174 RSFR Redshirted in 2016
Andy Isabella #23 WR 5-9 186 JR 10-12 GP-GS 62-801 7 TD's 55 LONG 5.2 REC/G
Connor Lemieux #25 WR 6-0 199 RSSR 0-9 GP-GS played special teams
Patrick O'Reilly, #89 WR 6-3 200 RSFR Redshirted in 2016
Sadiq Palmer #6 WR 6-1 175 SO 0-9 GP-GS 9-100 1 TD 23 LONG
Elijah Robinson #86 WR 6-1 164 RSFR Redshirted in 2016
Patrick Volcy #80 WR 6-3 190 FR In for Spring semester

The Minutemen did not get a lot of production from the WR's last year beyond Andy Isabella. He could get close to a 1,000 yards receiving in 2017. His 62 receptions in 2016 places him #8 on the UMass single season receptions list. That tied Tim Berra (1973). He moved Tajae Sharpe (2013) and Anthony Nelson (2010) to #10 . His 5.2 receptions/ game currently is #2 in career receptions/game behind Tajae Sharpe 5.89/career games

Sadiq Palmer is the only other returning player with some stats. He looks to be in a battle with Brennon Dingle for the "Y" receiver. Whipple could move Isabella to the slot and have Palmer and Dingle to the outside positions. Dingle had an outstanding Spring game.

UMass also brought in a pretty strong 2017 recruiting class. JUCO transfer Jacoby Herring is 6-5 and looks to get a lot of playing time right away.

Patrick Volcy was in for Spring ball and would seem to have an advantage over the other true freshmen.

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UMass is one of only two schools with two receivers on the Bletnikoff Award List.

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Charlie Strong looks to have an excellent season at USF.

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Hartford Courant reporter Jeff Jacobs says "straight shooting" Randy Edsell is back at UConn.

UConn was picked last at the AAC preseason power poll.

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The AAC pushes to be considered the 6th Power Conference.

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Saturday--April 15th, 2017

New banners are up at McGuirk.

Speaking of McGuirk, UMass 2017 schedule posters are supposed to be available at the Spring Game. This is not official, so we'll have to see when we get there.

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Matty Vautour has a post on UMass receivers Sadiq Palmer and Brennon Dingle. The 6-1 Palmer should be a lock at the "X" receiver. Speedy WR Andy Isabella could be the "Y" or the slot receiver.

One or more of the freshmen WR's could see action. Six foot three Patrick Volcy has been in for Spring ball. JUCO WR Jacoby Herring is 6-5 180 should see action right away. Other FR WR's are Athlete Jesse Britt, Jy'Von Brown and Melvin Hill.

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The American Sports Network has merged with two other media companies. This should be good news for the Group-of-Five sports programs who get mostly ignored by ESPN and other big broadcasters.

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The NCAA has approved an early signing period for college football recruiting and will now also allows coaches to recruit at player camps and clinics.

USA Today has a bullet-list of the changes for 2017 here.

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Wednesday--April 12th, 2017

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Philip Sanzo of the UMass Daily Collegian has a post on Andrew Ford and UMass young receiver corps learning to work together. Quotes by WR Sadiq Palmer. Palmer went 9-0 GP-GS 9-100 11.1 AVE 1 TD 23 LONG 11.1 ave/game. Palmer also had one rushing TD.

Adam Breneman and Andy Isabella accounted for 15 of the Minutemen's 27 receiving TD's last year; twelve came from the WR's.

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SB Nation has a 2017 projected rankings for all 130 FBS teams.

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ESPN has an updated "football power index" for UMass and the predicted results for the Minutmen's 2017 schedule. UMass a substantial underdog to Coastal Carolina?

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A SB Nation writer proposes a C-USA and Sun Belt merger and leaves New Mexico State and UMass out in the cold.

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Speaking of Coastal Carolina, they had their Spring game on Saturday.

Chanticleers SR RB Oshamar Abercrombie looks to start against UMass on September 2nd.

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Monday--March 27th, 2017

Dan Malone has a post on Andrew Ford's upcoming second year as starting QB.

Ford finished 46th in passing efficiency in 2016 and 25th in TD's thrown. With Adam Breneman and Andy Isabella coming back, he should have two receivers to rely on. Isabella went 62-801 12.9 AVE 7 TD's 55 LONG.

UMass needs more production from the rest of the WR corps. Sophomore Sadiq Palmer, Redshirt freshman Brennon Dingle and Freshman Patrick Volcy need to help.

The Minutemen might get some production from the 2017 recruits. Six-foot five JUCO Jacoby Herring and Jesse Britt could get significant playing time.

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Coastal Carolina is preparing for their first FBS season. Hopefully, UMass will give them a rough start.

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While the UMass passing game did fine in 2016, the running game did not.  Michigan RB Kingston Davis is available...

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More on former UMass player E.J. Barthel joining Penn State's support staff.

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Tuesday before Boston College--September 6th, 2016

UMass has it's game notes up for the BC game.

A cut-and-paste from the game notes:

"UMass featured 10 first-time starters on offense and defense at No. 25 Florida. This total does not include tight end Adam Breneman, who made his first start as a Minuteman but previously started for the Penn State program.

On offense, the new starters included Ross Comis (QB), Marquis Young (RB), Jack Driscoll (OL), Jake Largay (OL) and Raquan Thomas (OL).

On defense, Ali Ali-Musa (DL), Steve Casali (LB), Tedrick Lowery (LB), James Allen (CB) and Lee Moses (SS) marked the first-time starters.

Seventeen members of the UMass football program made their first appearances as Minutemen during the 2016 season-opener at No. 25 Florida. These 17 include Ali Ali-Musa, Bilal Ally, James Bowe Jr., Adam Breneman, Colbert Calhoun, Jack Driscoll, Derek Dumais, Andrew Ford, Malik Lee, Tedrick Lowery, Brandon Mangram, Martin Mangram, Sadiq Palmer, Mario Patton, Travis Reynolds, Isaiah Rodgers and Raquan Thomas."

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Transcript from BC coach Steve Addazio's weekly press conference for UMass.

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Keepers College football ratings has BC over UMass by 24.02 (a .pdf download).

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The Gators felt UMass made it too close for comfort.

247Sports has a 132 image gallery from the Gators-Minutemen game.

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Andrew Ford

The UMass Daily Collegian features transfer QB Andrew Ford.

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BC Interruption kicks off its UMass week coverage.

Paul Johnson says Georgia Tech was lucky to beat Boston College.

Cillian Shields of the Boston Herald says, despite the loss, the Eagles trip to Ireland was a big success.

The Atlanta Journal reviews the BC-Georgia Tech game.

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The Minutemen's next foe after Boston College is Florida International. The Panthers play Maryland this week. 247 Sports takes a look at FIU after their loss to Indiana.

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For the first time since 1936, New Hampshire will play in a new stadium as they open in Wildcat Stadium.

Too bad they didn't take the opportunity to get rid of the track. I think tracks just ruin the atmosphere at football game by moving the fans back from the field. I've been to UNH games more than a dozen times and there is plenty of room next to the field to relocate the track.