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Rivals page here.
This article from November 2012 features Carter.
NJ.com has an article from February that features Carter's recruiting.
Carter also has an offer from Miami (Ohio).
Friday, July 12, 2013
Recruiting 2014--Chris Carter
Rivals page here.
This article from November 2012 features Carter.
NJ.com has an article from February that features Carter's recruiting.
Carter also has an offer from Miami (Ohio).
Friday--July 12, 2013
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MassLive has a post on Dima.
Phil Steele has the national Outland Award Watch list.
In Pro Football, the highest paid player is usually not the fan favorite quarterback. It's the left tackle, who keeps him upright.
UMass has a long history of excellent offensive lines. Hopefully Anthony can lead the 2013 Minutemen offensive line back to being a team strength.
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Former UMass WR Tom Gilson has been named the Professional Indoor Football League's Offensive Rookie of the Year.
Congrats Tom!
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The MAC Conference Media Day will be live on #ESPN3 on July 23rd.
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Thursday, July 11, 2013
Recruiting 2014--Randall West
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Nj.com article here (see the notes section).
West's 247 Sports page here. Scroll down to see West's 2012 stats.
Rivals page here.
This MJ.com article features West.
West ran the spread offense at Lawrenceville.
Drawing interest from Penn State, Rutgers and Wake Forrest.
Thursday--July 11, 2013
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Johnson led the MAC in punting average by almost a whole yard. In 2012 he went 66-2880 66 LONG 43.6 AVE.
SB Nation has the best kickers and punters in college football for 2013.
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Matty V. reports on UMass Doctor Pierre Rouzier's continuing efforts to aid the victims of the Boston Marathon bombing.
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Jacksonville.com says the new bowl system will enhance opportunities for non-BCS leagues.
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Wanna attend the MAC Media day as a invited guest? You can be.
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Josh Samuda takes part in a reader enhancement program for South Florida kids.
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Wednesday, July 10, 2013
Recruiting 2014--Jamauri Bogan II
I've blogged about Jamauri Bogan, a 5-6 164 pound RB from Union HS in New Jersey before.
He verbaled to Western Michigan yesterday.
Chose Western Michigan over Georgia Tech, UMass, Temple, Toledo and Old Dominion.
He verbaled to Western Michigan yesterday.
Chose Western Michigan over Georgia Tech, UMass, Temple, Toledo and Old Dominion.
Wednesday --July 10, 2013
UMass expands its effort to promote ticket games and the football team in general. As a season Ticket holder, I just e-mailed the Ticket Office for my two free away game tickets.
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He had 269 yards against UMass and went 312-1604 5.1 AVE 15 TD 58 LONG 123.4 YDS/GAME for the year.
He's been named to the Maxwell Award Watch List.
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Ball State's Zane Fakes (good name for a receiver) has been added to the Mackey Watch List.
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Buffalo adds two players to the watch lists: Branden Oliver and Khalil Mack.
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A Bleacher Report writer says Western Michigan is recruiting superbly.
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A "Jeopardy" college football fail.
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Eli Manning is happy Victor Cruz is staying a Giant.
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I assume most of you have already seen this, but I'll post it anyway. Football fans are different.
Man wants Browns pallbearers so the Browns can let him down one more time.
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Tuesday, July 09, 2013
Recruiting 2015--Kevin Williams
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247 article featuring Williams here.
Williams is also drawing interest from Temple and Old Dominion.
Recruiting 2014 -- Darius Slade II
I've blogged about Darius Slade, a 6-4 22o pound DE from Monclair, NJ before.
This article from NJ.com updates his recruiting.
With Rutgers 2014 class nearly complete, maybe UMass will face reduced competition for New Jersey players.
This article from NJ.com updates his recruiting.
With Rutgers 2014 class nearly complete, maybe UMass will face reduced competition for New Jersey players.
Tuesday--July 9, 2013
You can all return to your lives as Victor Cruz has signed his contract with the Giants.
NBC Sports has details of his $43 million contract.
Si.com says Cruz's deal show the increasing value of slot receivers in the NFL.
A Bleacher Report writer says the deal is a steal for the Giants and has the figures to prove it.
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An ESPN writer says the Big Ten's decision to stop playing FCS teams may lead to better guarantees for non-BCS league teams.
Relevant quote from the article:"Schools in non-power leagues like the Sun Belt and the MAC will likely see handsome benefits as bidding wars break out for their appearances on schedules."
UMass' moving to the MAC was the right thing to do. FCS football, which was always a money losing proposition, will have even more problems as the main source of funding dries up.
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ESPN's Big Ten blog looks at Wisconsin's OOC schedule.
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The Vandy Blog "Anchor of Gold" previews the Commodores running backs.
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A Sports on Earth writer looks at the MAC Conferences best player.
Lynch has been added to the Maxwell Award watch list.
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NBC Sports has details of his $43 million contract.
Si.com says Cruz's deal show the increasing value of slot receivers in the NFL.
A Bleacher Report writer says the deal is a steal for the Giants and has the figures to prove it.
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An ESPN writer says the Big Ten's decision to stop playing FCS teams may lead to better guarantees for non-BCS league teams.
Relevant quote from the article:"Schools in non-power leagues like the Sun Belt and the MAC will likely see handsome benefits as bidding wars break out for their appearances on schedules."
UMass' moving to the MAC was the right thing to do. FCS football, which was always a money losing proposition, will have even more problems as the main source of funding dries up.
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ESPN's Big Ten blog looks at Wisconsin's OOC schedule.
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The Vandy Blog "Anchor of Gold" previews the Commodores running backs.
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A Sports on Earth writer looks at the MAC Conferences best player.
Lynch has been added to the Maxwell Award watch list.
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Monday, July 08, 2013
Recruiting 2014-- Mark Ellis II
I've blogged about Mark Ellis, a 5-8 170 pound DB before.
This post from a Villanova blog has video of Ellis performing DB drills at a Wildcat summer camp. Ellis attended a camp at UMass back in June.
Ellis is drawing interest from Temple, Rugers, Maryland, Boston College and West Virginia in FBS.
This post from a Villanova blog has video of Ellis performing DB drills at a Wildcat summer camp. Ellis attended a camp at UMass back in June.
Ellis is drawing interest from Temple, Rugers, Maryland, Boston College and West Virginia in FBS.
Monday July 8, 2013
The Orlando Sentinel ranks the Toledo Rockets as #49 in their preseason poll.
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Three bowl games in Orlando? It's possible.
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Back in June SB nation published its College football entertainment index. MAC report online comments on the MAC's most entertaining team.
The old football saw "Offense sells the tickets" is probably true. Wining helps too :)
Improving the Minutemen's last-in-the-nation scoring offense is Coach Molnar's highest priority. He's an offensive guy. Last year could not have been any fun for him.
Coach Molnar seems to be able to make changes if needed. Last year, the UMass offensive line was probably the poorest performing/most out matched unit in our first year in FBS. This year we have a new O-line coach, a new offensive coordinator and Coach Molnar says he's going to let Coach Bond do most of the play calling.
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A Bleacher Report writer has "25 top trios in College Football"". UMass OOC opponent Wisconsin is one, Ball State, Ohio and Toledo are from the MAC.
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Speaking of entertaining players, UMass' move to FBS will bring in some opposing players we never would have seen in FCS. Vanderbilt's Jordan Matthews 6-3 205 is Mel Kiper's #1 SR WR for the NFL 2014 Draft.
Matthews is also NFL Draft Scout's #1 WR going into this season.
Minutemen fans will get to see Matthews facing off against UMass' Randall Jette or Trey Dudley-Giles or D'Metrius Williams at Gillette on Setemnber 24th.
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Three bowl games in Orlando? It's possible.
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Back in June SB nation published its College football entertainment index. MAC report online comments on the MAC's most entertaining team.
The old football saw "Offense sells the tickets" is probably true. Wining helps too :)
Improving the Minutemen's last-in-the-nation scoring offense is Coach Molnar's highest priority. He's an offensive guy. Last year could not have been any fun for him.
Coach Molnar seems to be able to make changes if needed. Last year, the UMass offensive line was probably the poorest performing/most out matched unit in our first year in FBS. This year we have a new O-line coach, a new offensive coordinator and Coach Molnar says he's going to let Coach Bond do most of the play calling.
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A Bleacher Report writer has "25 top trios in College Football"". UMass OOC opponent Wisconsin is one, Ball State, Ohio and Toledo are from the MAC.
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Matthews is also NFL Draft Scout's #1 WR going into this season.
Minutemen fans will get to see Matthews facing off against UMass' Randall Jette or Trey Dudley-Giles or D'Metrius Williams at Gillette on Setemnber 24th.
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Sunday, July 07, 2013
Recruiting 2015--Daiquan Kelly II
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I've blogged about Kelly before.
Kelly also holds offers from Rutgers and Virginia.
Saturday, July 06, 2013
Recruiting 2014--Quai Jefferson
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Jefferson's Rivals page.
ESPN page.
YouTube Junior highlights here.
Currently, UMass is the only FBS offer. Also drawing interest from Georgian Tech, Penn State, Rutgers and Wisconsin.
Saturday--July 6, 2013
UMass season ticket information. I love my club seats at Gillette. UMass is on the rise. Be part of it.
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The National Football Post lists both Vanderbilt and Kansas State as having easy OOC schedules.
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At Vandy, the investigation into possible sex crimes by four Commodore players continues.
The Tennessean says James Franklin's reputation is unlikely to take a hit from the scandal.
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The University of Maine is coming off a dismal year in athletics.
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Sports Illustrated talks about how Steve Addazio is changing Boston College's recruiting culture.
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Rant Sports profiles James Ihedigbo.
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The National Football Post lists both Vanderbilt and Kansas State as having easy OOC schedules.
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At Vandy, the investigation into possible sex crimes by four Commodore players continues.
The Tennessean says James Franklin's reputation is unlikely to take a hit from the scandal.
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The University of Maine is coming off a dismal year in athletics.
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Sports Illustrated talks about how Steve Addazio is changing Boston College's recruiting culture.
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Rant Sports profiles James Ihedigbo.
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Friday, July 05, 2013
Recruiting 2014--Tymashian Clemons
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ESPN page here.
Rivals two-star player.
Clemons has offers from Kentucky, Buffalo, Louisville, Miami of Ohio, Middle Tennessee, NC State, Syuracuse and Troy.
Friday--July 5, 2013
Some that got away Dept.
James McHale signs with Temple.
So does Jared Folkes.
Jason Cabinoa picks Syracuse.
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Another sports blogger predicts Michael Cox will make the Giants final roster.
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CBS Sports has a long article on how much influence does TV have on conference decisions?
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ESPN's college football blog has a post on adjusting to an uptempo "O".
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A Bleacher Report writer asks "What does Victor Cruz really mean to the New York Giants Offense?"
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James McHale signs with Temple.
So does Jared Folkes.
Jason Cabinoa picks Syracuse.
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Another sports blogger predicts Michael Cox will make the Giants final roster.
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CBS Sports has a long article on how much influence does TV have on conference decisions?
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ESPN's college football blog has a post on adjusting to an uptempo "O".
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A Bleacher Report writer asks "What does Victor Cruz really mean to the New York Giants Offense?"
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Thursday, July 04, 2013
Fourth of July 2013
Mrs Blog and I wish all UMass fans, players coaches and administrators a happy Fourth of July!
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MassLive has a story on the UMass "Topping Out" ceremony.
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FanIQ ranks the MAC conference's quarterbacks.
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The University of Buffalo is still trying to annex New York.
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Ohio's Beau Blakenship, who ran over UMass last year, adds to his preseason honors.
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What would another day be without a Victor Cruz contract update?
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Keron Williams says the BC Lions need to get back on track on Thursday.
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Wednesday, July 03, 2013
UMass Topping Off Ceremony
In a light drizzle, a good turnout of UMass fans celebrated the topping of the Minutemen's Performance Center yesterday.
The UMass website has an article and video here.
Coach Molnar gave a short speech talking about the improvements in UMass football and reiterated his goal to make UMass a good football team quickly.
I set a Picassa web album of the event here.
I asked one of the construction guys about the press box. He said that when it was built back in the 60's, they used some materials that require special disposal handling in this age. Permits to start knocking it down should arrive shortly.
Below are a few images from the album. Click on the image and blogger displays a larger view.
The UMass website has an article and video here.
Coach Molnar gave a short speech talking about the improvements in UMass football and reiterated his goal to make UMass a good football team quickly.
I set a Picassa web album of the event here.
I asked one of the construction guys about the press box. He said that when it was built back in the 60's, they used some materials that require special disposal handling in this age. Permits to start knocking it down should arrive shortly.
Below are a few images from the album. Click on the image and blogger displays a larger view.
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| D'Metrius Williams adds his new number |
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| Everybody cheered when the beam went into place |
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| Attendees received a cool t-shirt |
Wednesday--July 3, 2013
Andy Katz of ESPN says UMass to the American Athletic Conference makes a lot of sense.
Another newspaper thinks the AAC faces an uphill battle.
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UMass loses a recruiting battle to Alabama. Those few words show how far UMass's world has changed.
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The Gazette.com previews Western Michigan.
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The Cavalier Insider previews Ball State.
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Pilot Online says college football recruiting rankings are risky business.
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The MAC blog "Hustle Belt" looks at conference players (including UMass) in the CFL.
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Victor Cruz's long term deal with the Giants seems on track.
Who's better in the slot? Cruz or Welker?
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Another newspaper thinks the AAC faces an uphill battle.
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UMass loses a recruiting battle to Alabama. Those few words show how far UMass's world has changed.
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The Gazette.com previews Western Michigan.
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The Cavalier Insider previews Ball State.
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Pilot Online says college football recruiting rankings are risky business.
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The MAC blog "Hustle Belt" looks at conference players (including UMass) in the CFL.
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Victor Cruz's long term deal with the Giants seems on track.
Who's better in the slot? Cruz or Welker?
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Tuesday, July 02, 2013
Tuesday--July 2, 2013
Philly.com says J.T. Blyden's verbal happened because UMass wanted him as a TB.
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Is UMass turning into running back U? With Stacey Bedell already on the roster and Lorenzo Woodley coming in this fall, and now the 2014 verbal of three star RB J.T Blyden, the Minutemen look as if the offensive backfield will be a strength in the coming years. Coach Molnar has said he wants UMass to be one of the top teams in the MAC. The RB position looks like the first Minuteman unit to start to achieve an edge over other league teams.
Blyden's signing is also good news for the Woodley and Bedell, if they have NFL dreams. it's better to be part of a stable of running backs than to be the every down player. If you want to play in the NFL you don't want to leave your body in college. Michael Cox is going to make the Giants because he had low mileage on him and he had some gas in the tank to impress at the Combines and training camp.
This article from 2012 talks about Alabama's running backs. Quote from Nick Saben:" I think of it future wise," he said. "A lot of running backs want to get the ball 20-30 times a game, but at the same time it wears your body down, and you don't really know how long your body will last.".
In addition, UMass will probably be playing a tough OOC schedule for the foreseeable future. Coach Molnar's spread offense will work in the MAC and last year's 511 yards of offense against Ohio showed what the Minutemen's future will look like. However, trying to out quick BCS teams like Kansas State, Wisconsin and Vanderbilt can make things tough for your defense. UMass could use a "BCS game offensive" like we showed in the first Michigan game. Run the ball, control the clock and shorten the game. If UMass can get it's offense line fixed, our new running back corps looks as if we may be able to do that in a couple of years.
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Sports chat place previews the Vanderbilt Commodores.
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NBC Sports says the Giants are confident that they will sign Victor Cruz to a long term contract before training camp begins.
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ESPN gives a best-case-worse-case scenario for Kansas State.
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Our old friends at Maize and Brew look at Wisconsin's season.
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The MAC's commissioner talks money, bowl games and TV deals.
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Is UMass turning into running back U? With Stacey Bedell already on the roster and Lorenzo Woodley coming in this fall, and now the 2014 verbal of three star RB J.T Blyden, the Minutemen look as if the offensive backfield will be a strength in the coming years. Coach Molnar has said he wants UMass to be one of the top teams in the MAC. The RB position looks like the first Minuteman unit to start to achieve an edge over other league teams.
Blyden's signing is also good news for the Woodley and Bedell, if they have NFL dreams. it's better to be part of a stable of running backs than to be the every down player. If you want to play in the NFL you don't want to leave your body in college. Michael Cox is going to make the Giants because he had low mileage on him and he had some gas in the tank to impress at the Combines and training camp.
This article from 2012 talks about Alabama's running backs. Quote from Nick Saben:" I think of it future wise," he said. "A lot of running backs want to get the ball 20-30 times a game, but at the same time it wears your body down, and you don't really know how long your body will last.".
In addition, UMass will probably be playing a tough OOC schedule for the foreseeable future. Coach Molnar's spread offense will work in the MAC and last year's 511 yards of offense against Ohio showed what the Minutemen's future will look like. However, trying to out quick BCS teams like Kansas State, Wisconsin and Vanderbilt can make things tough for your defense. UMass could use a "BCS game offensive" like we showed in the first Michigan game. Run the ball, control the clock and shorten the game. If UMass can get it's offense line fixed, our new running back corps looks as if we may be able to do that in a couple of years.
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Sports chat place previews the Vanderbilt Commodores.
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NBC Sports says the Giants are confident that they will sign Victor Cruz to a long term contract before training camp begins.
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ESPN gives a best-case-worse-case scenario for Kansas State.
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Our old friends at Maize and Brew look at Wisconsin's season.
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The MAC's commissioner talks money, bowl games and TV deals.
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