As reported by a commenter yesterday, Antoine Tharpe a 5-11, 180 pd DB from Coral Springs FL has verbaled to UMass.
I had blogged about Tharpe back on Oct 14th, 2009. The original blog post has his Rivals page, video highlights and more.
Tharpe is the second verbal (that we know about) in UMass' 2010 class.
Welcome to the Minutemen, Antoine!
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Sunday, January 24, 2010
Wednesday, October 14, 2009
Recruiting 2010-- Antoine Tharpe
UMass has offered a scholarship to Antoine Tharpe a 5-11 175 pd DB from Coral Springs, FL.
His Rivals page is here.
Nine minutes of highlights here.
This article mentions him.
Tharpe also has offers from Memphis, Illinois State and Tennessee State. Drawing interest from Florida State, Miami of Florida, Mississippi and UCF.
Wednesday, February 03, 2010
2010 UMass football recruit list
OK, this isn't up yet on on the UMass website.
UPDATE: The UMass website now has the signing list up. If you want to print out the list, I recommend the UMass article. Blogger does not handle fonts very well (as you can see).
UMass Announces Football Signing Class Of 2010
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE • Contact Jason Yellin 413-687-1756
Feb. 3, 2010
AMHERST, Mass. - UMass football coach Kevin Morris has announced the signing of 11 future Minuteman football players to National Letters of Intent. These 11 incoming freshmen join the six mid-year transfers and will be eligible to play this fall for the 2010 season. The class of 17 players is one of the tops in the nation.
“We are very excited about this class,” said Morris, who enters his second year as head coach of the Minutemen. “I am really confident in the character of these student-athletes. We hand-picked these players and were able to yield all of our top recruits. I am looking forward to coaching them when they get here and having them compete right away.”
The six transfers are be eligible to practice with the Minutemen starting in Spring Football, which begins on March 23, and will be able to play in games for the Minutemen in the Fall of 2010.
2010 UMASS FOOTBALL NEWCOMERS
Signee Players Pos. Yr. Ht. Wt. Hometown/High School/Previous School
Stanley Andre LB Fr. 6-1 250 Dorchester, Mass./Reading H.S.
Matt Campbell LB Fr. 6-1 230 Attleboro, Mass./Attleboro H.S.
Shawn Campbell WR Fr. 6-2 205 Woodstock, Conn./Hartford Public H.S./Hyde School
Mike Delaney RB Fr. 6-3 220 Foxborough, Mass./Foxborough H.S.
Matt Heilig DL Fr. 6-4 210 Harrisburg, Pa./Central Dauphin H.S.
Brandon Hill QB Fr. 6-5 210 Audubon, N.J./Audubon H.S.
Kirkland Nelms DB Fr. 5-10 180 Spotsylvania, Va./Riverbend H.S.
Edward Saint-Vil DB Fr. 5-11 175 Mirmar, Fla./Hollywood Hills H.S.
Antoine Tharpe DB Fr. 5-10 175 North Lauderdale, Fla./Coral Springs Charter School
Dominic Wooten WR Fr. 6-5 220 Norwell, Mass./Norwell H.S.
Ryan Young OL Fr. 6-5 280 Wayne, N.J./Wayne Valley H.S.
Transfers Players Pos. Yr. Ht. Wt. Hometown/High School/Previous School
Galen Clemons DL R-Fr. 6-2 255 Danielsville, Pa./Northampton Area H.S./Central Michigan
Anthony Dima OL R-Fr. 6-7 271 Centereach,N.Y./Centereach H.S./Hofstra
John Griffin TB Sr. 6-0 208 Westminster, Mass./Oakmont Regional H.S./Northeastern
Chad Hunte LB So. 6-0 205 Brookline, Mass./Brookline H.S./Northeastern
Anthony Nelson WR Sr. 5-10 180 Wellington, Fla./Glades Day School/Hofstra
Greg Niland OL R-Sr. 6-5 305 East Bridgewater, Mass./Coyle Cassidy H.S./Northeastern
NATIONAL LETTER OF INTENT SIGNEE PROFILES
Stanley Andre
Freshman • Linebacker
6-1 • 250
Dorchester, Mass./Reading H.S.
Before College: Starting linebacker at Reading High School ... Named to 2009 Massachusetts All-State Super 26 ... Boston Herald All-Scholastic Team ... Daily Times Chronicle Offensive Player of the Year ... Middlesex League All-Star as junior and senior at quarterback ... Became the first quarterback in school history to rush for more than 1,000 yards in a season (1,108) ... Also passed for 883 yards as a senior ... Piled up 85 tackles on defense ... Served as team captain as a senior ... Led team to 13-0 record and the Middlesex League Championship and Division 2 Super Bowl in 2009 ... Led Rockets to a 26-1 record as the starting quarterback ... Started as a sophomore in six games at linebacker and three at quarterback. Personal: Andre M. Stanley ... Born May 16, 1992 ... Son of Roberta Carnes.
Matt Campbell
Freshman • Linebacker
6-1 • 230
Attleboro, Mass./Attleboro H.S.
Before College: Three-sport team captain at Attleboro High School in Massachusetts, lettering in football, basketball and baseball ... Named to the Boston Herald Super 26 All-State Team ... Two-time Boston Globe All-Scholastic selection ... Named an Eastern Mass Division I All-Star as a junior and senior ... Three-time Old Colony and Sun Chronicle All-Star ... Three-time football team MVP ... As a senior, gained 1,336 yards and scored 22 touchdowns ... Rushed for 3,200 yards and 51 touchdowns in career ... Also had 36 receptions for 615 yards ... On defense, racked up more than 350 tackles ... Also forced seven fumbles, had interceptions and three sacks. Personal: Matthew Campbell ... Born Sept. 4, 1991 ... Son of Peter and Susan Campbell.
SHAWN Campbell
Freshman • Wide Receiver
6-2 • 205
Woodstock, Conn./Hartford Public H.S./Hyde School
Before College: Prepped for a year at the Hyde School in Woodstck, Conn. ... Gained 659 all-purpose yards and scored five touchdowns ... Also had 22 catches in just four games ... Missed rest of season with a high ankle sprain ... Two-year letterwinner at Hartford Public High School in Connecticut ... Named All First-Team Central Connecticut Conference (CCC) ... Honorable Mention Hartford Courant All-State as a senior ... Had 28 receptions for 16.7 average as a senior along with six touchdowns ... Grabbed 46 catches and 10 touchdowns in his career ... Two-year All-CCC selection in track and field in the 100-meter dash and 4X100 relay ... Posted a 10.89 100-meter time as a senior. Personal: Shawn Campbell ... Born May 7, 1991 ... Son of Victoria Cruse.
Mike Delaney
Freshman • Running Back
6-3 • 220
Foxborough, Mass./Foxborough H.S.
Before College: Played at Foxborough High School as a senior after transferring from high school in New Jersey during junior season ... Named a senior team captain ... Named to Boston Herald Super 26 All-Star Team ... Boston Globe All-Scholastic as senior ... All-Hockamock and Eastern Mass All-Star running back ... Started for four years at running back throughout high school career ... Gained 4,703 yards and scored 65 touchdowns on the ground ... As a senior, ran for 1,694 yards and 22 touchdowns ... Finished as the 13th all-time leading rusher in Massachusetts. Personal: Michael T. Delaney ... Born Sept. 6, 1991 ... Son of Thomas and Daphne Delaney.
Matt Heilig
Freshman • Defensive Line
6-4 • 210
Harrisburg, Va./Central Dauphin H.S.
Before College: Three-year starter on defense (defensive end and outside linebacker) at Central Dauphin High School in Harrisburg, Pa. ... Team captain as a senior ... Honorable mention All-Conference in the Mid-Penn Commonwealth Division at defensive end ... Racked up 61 tackles along with five sacks as a senior ... Also started for two years at tight end ... Averaged 22.6 yards on 10 catches (226 yards) ... Also served as team’s long snapper. Personal: Matthew J. Heilig ... Born on Nov. 19, 1991 ... Son of Sherrie Heilig.
Brandon Hill
Freshman • Quarterback
6-5 • 210
Audubon, N.J./Audubon H.S.
Before College: Highly-rated quarterback started at Audubon High School in New Jersey ... Earned a three-star rating from Rivals.com as a pro-style quarterback ... Rated the second pro-style quarterback in New Jersey behind only Wisconsin commit Joe Brennan ... Two-time First-Team All-Colonial Conference quarterback ... As a senior, threw for 1,739 yards, completing 113-of-178 for 15 touchdowns and just two interceptions ... Had three games where he threw for 300 yards ... Rushed for 286 yards and two touchdowns ... Also starred on the basketball team, averaging 16 points per game ... Expected to score his 1,000th career point during his senior season. Personal: Richard Brandon Hill ... Son of Nov. 7, 1990 ... Son of Richard and Kelly Hill.
Kirkland Nelms
Freshman • Defensive Back
5-10 • 180
Spotsylvania, Va./Riverbend H.S.
Before College: Played at Riverbend High School in Fredericksburg, Va. ... Named AAA Commonwealth District Co-Defensive Player of the Year First-Team All-District ... First-Team All-Area ... Second-Team All-Region ... Versatile player who saw action on both sides of the ball and special teams ... Racked up 40 tackles and picked off six interceptions, returning two for touchdowns ... Rushed for 436 yards and seven touchdowns, 7.3 yards per rush ... Had 19 receptions for 320 yards and three touchdowns ... On special teams, returned 10 kickoffs for 215 yards (21.5 yard per return) and 13 punts for 311 yards (23.9 yards) and two touchdowns. Personal: Kirkland J. Nelms ... Born Aug. 12, 1991 ... Son of Michael Nelms.
Edward Saint-Vil
Freshman • Defensive Back
5-11 • 175
Miramar, Fla./Hollywood Hills H.S.
Before College: Played at Hollywood Hills H.S., for coach Scott Barnwell ... Played in the Public vs. Private All-Star Game ... Named Hollywood Hills Special Teams Player of the Year ... Racked up 54 tackles, including six tackles for loss along with 18 pass break-ups ... Also forced three fumbles and recovered two fumbles. Personal: Edward J. Saint-Vil ... Born May 7, 1992 ... Son of Marguerite Henriquez.
Antoine Tharpe
Freshman • Defensive Back
5-10 • 175
North Lauderdale, Fla./Coral Springs Charter School
Before College: Lettered at the City of Coral Springs Charter School in Florida, playing for coach Mike Higgins ... First-Team All-Broward County ... Named a Broward County Athletic Association All-StarStar ... Honored as an Independent Private School All-Star ... Made 22 tackles and had 12 pass break-ups as a senior ... Also forced two fumbles ... On offense, gained 690 yards of total offense and scored nine touchdowns. Personal: Antoine J. Tharpe ... Born July 16, 1992 ... Son of Jonathan Tharpe.
Dominic Wooten
Freshman • Wide Receiver
6-5 • 220
Norwell, Mass./Norwell H.S.
Before College: Two-year starter at Norwell High School in Massachusets ... Played both wide receiver and tight end racking up 79 receptions and 1255 yards over the last two years ... Also hauled in seven touchdowns ... Named a South Shore All-Star wide receiver ... Also started at center for the Norwell basketball team, averaging 11 points and 10 rebounds. Personal: Dominic Christian Wooten ... Born Oct. 25, 1991 ... Son of Darryl and Deborah Wooten.
Ryan Young
Freshman • Defensive Line
6-5 • 280
Wayne, N.J./Wayne Valley H.S.
Before College: Played both offensive tackle and on defensive line at Wayne Valley High School in New Jersey ... Named All-Conference and All-County as a senior ... Graded out at 86 percent on the year on the offensive line ... Had 12 pancake blocks ... On defense, had 33 tackles, 11 tackles for loss and three sacks. Personal: Ryan Young ... Born Jan. 14, 1992 ... Son of Robert Young.
TRANSFER PLAYER PROFILES
Galen Clemons
R-Freshman • Defensive Line
6-2 • 255
Danielsville, Pa./Northampton Area H.S./Central Michigan
General: Joins UMass with four years of eligibility remaining ... Attended Central Michigan as a freshman in 2009, but did not appear in any games.
Before College: Four-year starter at Northampton High School in Northampton, Pa. ... 2008 team captain ... all-conference first team selection as an offensive and defensive lineman in 2008 ... earned all-area first team honors from both the Express-Times and the Morning Call ... credited with 87 tackles in 2008 ... made 83 stops in 2007, 102 tackles in 2006 and 71 in 2005 ... helped lead team to 4A Eastern Conference championships in 2006 and 2008 ... Northampton finished 10-3 overall in 2008 ... two-year letterman in track and field.
Personal: Born June 3, 1990 ... ... Son of Steve and Wendy Clemons Uncle Don Clemons spent 24 years as a coach with the Detroit Lions.
Anthony Dima
R-Freshman • Offensive Line
6-7 • 271
Centereach, N.Y./Centereach H.S./Hofstra
General: Retains four years of eligibility after a redshirt season as a true freshman at Hofstra ... Part of scout team with the Pride.
Before College: Played football and ran on the track and field team at Centereach High School...Was named to All-Suffolk County and all-league teams as a senior...
Personal: Born October 21, 1990...Has one brother and one sister ...Enjoys working out in his free time...Favorite athlete is Jumbo Elliott...Aspires to a career in business.
John Griffin
Senior • Tailback
6-0 • 208
Westminster, Mass./Oakmont Regional H.S./Northeastern
General: Will play his senior season at UMass after three seasons at Northeastern ... Honored as an All-CAA First-Team selection as well as the New England Writers All-Star Team.
As a Junior in 2009 at Northeastern: Ran for 1,009 yards on 207 carries with five touchdowns, while catching 25 passes for 178 yards during the 2009 campaign ... Was named First Team All-CAA, Northeastern’s Most Valuable Player and Most Improved Player ... Was named to the 2009 New England Football Writers Football Championship Subdivision All-Star team ... Became the fifth Huskie to eclipse the 1000 yard mark with 158 rushing yards and two scores against Rhode Island (11/21) ... Ran for 128 yards on 28 carries and one touchdown against Hofstra (11/14) ... Accounted for 95 percent of team’s offense against Massachusetts with 52 yards on nine carries (11/7) ... Rushed for 132 yards and a touchdown against New Hampshire (10/31) ... Named CAA Co-Offensive Player of the Week for his efforts against Towson ... Rushed for a career-high 200 yards, including a 70 yard touchdown run in a 27-7 win over Towson (10/24) ... Rushed for 75 yards against William & Mary, including a 43-yard rush (10/10) ... Had a 41-yard rush and had 87 total yards against Holy Cross (10/3) ... Tallied 75 yards on 15 attempts against Youngstown State (9/19) ... Ran for 92 yards on 18 carries against Maine (9/12)
As a Sophomore in 2008 at Northeastern: Played in 10 games as a backup tailback ... Rushed for 207 yards and two touchdowns on the year ... Rushed for a career-high 110 yards and a touchdown and also caught an 11-yard touchdown pass against Rhode Island (11/ 22) ... Scored his first touchdown and had 66 rushing yards in 35-17 win at Towson (10/ 4).
As a Freshman in 2007 at Northeastern: Appeared in nine games as a true freshman ... Caught three passes for 18 yards ... Caught two passes for 13 yards at Northwestern ... Had one kick return on the season and returned it 23 yards at Rhode Island ... Was a top sprinter and long jumper on the track & field team.
Before College: Played one season of varsity football at Oakmont Regional High School for head coach Dave LaRoche ... Broke the school record for touchdowns in a single season with 25 and also amassed the highest single-season point total in school history while running for 1,239 yards ... Named team MVP and conference Co-MVP ... Led the Spartans to a conference title and the 2006 Div. III Super Bowl, scoring three touchdowns in the 28-0 win over Frontier ... Also excelled in track & field, winning the 100 and the long jump and earning Most Valuable Athlete honors at the 2007 Central Mass. Championship ... Set the school record in the 100 ... Played three seasons of basketball, captaining the team as a senior.
Personal: Born Dec. 17, 1988 ... Father, Tony, played football at Texas ... Majoring in Sociology.
Chad Hunte
Sophomore • Linebacker
6-0 • 205
Brookline, Mass./Brookline H.S./Northeastern
General: Eligible to play three seasons at UMass after a true freshman campaign at Northeastern.
As a Freshman in 2009 at Northeastern: Appeared in all 11 games for Northeastern in 2009, totaling 32 tackles (18 solo) ... Had two solo tackles in a win at Rhode Island (11/21) ... Returned his first career interception 51 yards for a touchdown against Massachusetts (11/7) ... Tallied two tackles against Holy Cross (10/2) ... Recorded four tackles against Villanova (9/26).
Before College: Played three years of varsity football at Brookline High under head coach and former Northeastern football letterman Laz Mitjans (1979-82) ... Captained the team his senior season ... Named All-Bay State first team, team MVP and defensive team MVP ... Also wrestled and played basketball for one season.
Personal: Born Feb. 14, 1991 ... Father, Alan, lettered in football at Northeastern from 1978-81 ... Has two brothers, Kyle, who was also a member of the Northeastern football team and AJ, who wrestles at Pittsburgh ... Was a member of the African American Scholars program at Brookline High.
Anthony Nelson
Senior • Wide Receiver
5-10 • 180
Wellington, Fla./Glades Day School/Hofstra
General: Will play his senior season at UMass after three seasons at Hofstra.
As a Junior in 2009 at Hofstra: Caught 40 passes for 520 yards and four touchdowns during the 2009 season ... Returned four punts for 25 yards and eight kick-offs for 121 yards ... Brought in five balls for 71 yards and a score against UMass (11/21) ... Caught three passes for 32 yards against Delaware (11/7) ... Caught four balls for 117 yards, highlighted by an 89 yard grab and a touchdown against Rhode Island (10/17) ... Brought in six balls for 60 yards against Maine (10/10) ... Caught six passes for 80 yards and a touchdown against Bryant (9/12).
As a Sophomore in 2008: CAA Academic All-Conference and Hofstra Athletics Academic Honor Roll selection ... Played and started in eight games as a sophomore ... Missed the final four games of the season with an injury ... Was second on the team in receptions with 35 for 314 yards and one touchdown ... Hauled in nine passes for 92 yards against Rhode Island and nine for 85 yards against Albany ... Posted four receptions for 69 yards, including a season-long of 30 yards, and a touchdown at Stony Brook ... Returned nine punts for 31 yards ... Recorded one return for a season-best 22 yards at James Madison ... Also returned five kickoffs for 94 yards on the season ... Tallied two kickoff returns for 43 yards at Connecticut ... Recorded his longest kickoff return of the year, 29 yards, at Maine ... Made 10 solo tackles on special teams, including four at Bucknell and three against URI.
As a Freshman in 2007: All-CAA first team selection as a punt returner ... Played in all 11 games as a true freshman ... Second on the team, 12th in the CAA and 97th in the FCS in receptions with 44 ... Posted the second-most receptions by a freshman in school history, behind all-time record-holder Charles Sullivan’s 68 in 2004 ... Recorded 543 receiving yards, which was second on the Pride and 15th in the CAA ... Posted two 100-yard receiving games ... Tallied 10 receptions for 128 yards against New Hampshire and six catches for 105 yards at Northeastern ... Posted seven receptions for 92 yards in his college debut against Furman ... Recorded his only receiving touchdown of the season on a 24-yard pass from Bryan Savage at Villanova ... Led the CAA and was sixth in the CAA in punt returns with 20 returns and 312 yards for a 15.6 average ... Tallied three punt returns for 83 yards at Rhode Island, including a third-quarter 77-yard runback that helped spark the Pride’s come-from-behind victory ... Posted four punt returns for 39 yards at Villanova and had a 67-yard punt return at Northeastern ... Recorded three rushing attempts for 17 yards and had one kickoff return for 6 yards.
Before College: Earned four letters in football and baseball, and one in basketball at Glades Day School in Belle Glade, Florida ... Helped lead team to a 12-2 record and the Florida IA state championship in 2006 ... Named to All-Florida honorable mention team as a senior ... Named first team all-area by the Sun-Sentinel and second team all-area by the Palm Beach Post ... Posted 32 catches for 550 yards and nine touchdowns in 2006 ... Also returned three punts and one kickoff for scores ... Special Teams Player of the Year as a junior.
Personal: Born August 29, 1989 ... Has one sister ... Boys and Girls Club volunteer ... Entrepreneurship major at Hofstra.
Greg Niland
R-Senior • Offensive Line
6-5 • 305
East Bridgewater, Mass./Coyle-Cassidy H.S./Northeastern
As a Redshirt Junior in 2009 at Northeastern: Blocked for a team that averaged 130.8 rushing yards per game, including John Griffin who became the fifth Husky to rush for over 1,000 yards in a season.
As a Redshirt Sophomore in 2008 at Northeastern: Started all 12 games at left tackle for the Huskies ... Named to the CAA Football Academic All-Conference team.
As a Redshirt Freshman in 2007 at Northeastern: Started 10 games at left tackle.
As a Freshman in 2006 at Northeastern: Redshirted season.
Before College: Lettered in football, hockey and track at Coyle-Cassidy High School in Taunton, Mass. ... Captained the football team his senior year ... Was named Eastern Athletic League MVP in 2005 ... Also named a Brockton Enterprise & Taunton Gazette All-Scholastic ... Was a member of the Gridiron Club of Boston Super 26 All-State team ... Helped football team to No. 1 ranking in Division 2 in 2004 ... Led hockey team to No. 1 ranking in Division 2 in 2005-06.
Personal: Born Oct. 5, 1988 ... Uncle, Joe Lipinski, was captain of football team at Maine ... Majored in Finance & Insurance at Northeastern.
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UPDATE: The UMass website now has the signing list up. If you want to print out the list, I recommend the UMass article. Blogger does not handle fonts very well (as you can see).
UMass Announces Football Signing Class Of 2010
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE • Contact Jason Yellin 413-687-1756
Feb. 3, 2010
AMHERST, Mass. - UMass football coach Kevin Morris has announced the signing of 11 future Minuteman football players to National Letters of Intent. These 11 incoming freshmen join the six mid-year transfers and will be eligible to play this fall for the 2010 season. The class of 17 players is one of the tops in the nation.
“We are very excited about this class,” said Morris, who enters his second year as head coach of the Minutemen. “I am really confident in the character of these student-athletes. We hand-picked these players and were able to yield all of our top recruits. I am looking forward to coaching them when they get here and having them compete right away.”
The six transfers are be eligible to practice with the Minutemen starting in Spring Football, which begins on March 23, and will be able to play in games for the Minutemen in the Fall of 2010.
2010 UMASS FOOTBALL NEWCOMERS
Signee Players Pos. Yr. Ht. Wt. Hometown/High School/Previous School
Stanley Andre LB Fr. 6-1 250 Dorchester, Mass./Reading H.S.
Matt Campbell LB Fr. 6-1 230 Attleboro, Mass./Attleboro H.S.
Shawn Campbell WR Fr. 6-2 205 Woodstock, Conn./Hartford Public H.S./Hyde School
Mike Delaney RB Fr. 6-3 220 Foxborough, Mass./Foxborough H.S.
Matt Heilig DL Fr. 6-4 210 Harrisburg, Pa./Central Dauphin H.S.
Brandon Hill QB Fr. 6-5 210 Audubon, N.J./Audubon H.S.
Kirkland Nelms DB Fr. 5-10 180 Spotsylvania, Va./Riverbend H.S.
Edward Saint-Vil DB Fr. 5-11 175 Mirmar, Fla./Hollywood Hills H.S.
Antoine Tharpe DB Fr. 5-10 175 North Lauderdale, Fla./Coral Springs Charter School
Dominic Wooten WR Fr. 6-5 220 Norwell, Mass./Norwell H.S.
Ryan Young OL Fr. 6-5 280 Wayne, N.J./Wayne Valley H.S.
Transfers Players Pos. Yr. Ht. Wt. Hometown/High School/Previous School
Galen Clemons DL R-Fr. 6-2 255 Danielsville, Pa./Northampton Area H.S./Central Michigan
Anthony Dima OL R-Fr. 6-7 271 Centereach,N.Y./Centereach H.S./Hofstra
John Griffin TB Sr. 6-0 208 Westminster, Mass./Oakmont Regional H.S./Northeastern
Chad Hunte LB So. 6-0 205 Brookline, Mass./Brookline H.S./Northeastern
Anthony Nelson WR Sr. 5-10 180 Wellington, Fla./Glades Day School/Hofstra
Greg Niland OL R-Sr. 6-5 305 East Bridgewater, Mass./Coyle Cassidy H.S./Northeastern
NATIONAL LETTER OF INTENT SIGNEE PROFILES
Stanley Andre
Freshman • Linebacker
6-1 • 250
Dorchester, Mass./Reading H.S.
Before College: Starting linebacker at Reading High School ... Named to 2009 Massachusetts All-State Super 26 ... Boston Herald All-Scholastic Team ... Daily Times Chronicle Offensive Player of the Year ... Middlesex League All-Star as junior and senior at quarterback ... Became the first quarterback in school history to rush for more than 1,000 yards in a season (1,108) ... Also passed for 883 yards as a senior ... Piled up 85 tackles on defense ... Served as team captain as a senior ... Led team to 13-0 record and the Middlesex League Championship and Division 2 Super Bowl in 2009 ... Led Rockets to a 26-1 record as the starting quarterback ... Started as a sophomore in six games at linebacker and three at quarterback. Personal: Andre M. Stanley ... Born May 16, 1992 ... Son of Roberta Carnes.
Matt Campbell
Freshman • Linebacker
6-1 • 230
Attleboro, Mass./Attleboro H.S.
Before College: Three-sport team captain at Attleboro High School in Massachusetts, lettering in football, basketball and baseball ... Named to the Boston Herald Super 26 All-State Team ... Two-time Boston Globe All-Scholastic selection ... Named an Eastern Mass Division I All-Star as a junior and senior ... Three-time Old Colony and Sun Chronicle All-Star ... Three-time football team MVP ... As a senior, gained 1,336 yards and scored 22 touchdowns ... Rushed for 3,200 yards and 51 touchdowns in career ... Also had 36 receptions for 615 yards ... On defense, racked up more than 350 tackles ... Also forced seven fumbles, had interceptions and three sacks. Personal: Matthew Campbell ... Born Sept. 4, 1991 ... Son of Peter and Susan Campbell.
SHAWN Campbell
Freshman • Wide Receiver
6-2 • 205
Woodstock, Conn./Hartford Public H.S./Hyde School
Before College: Prepped for a year at the Hyde School in Woodstck, Conn. ... Gained 659 all-purpose yards and scored five touchdowns ... Also had 22 catches in just four games ... Missed rest of season with a high ankle sprain ... Two-year letterwinner at Hartford Public High School in Connecticut ... Named All First-Team Central Connecticut Conference (CCC) ... Honorable Mention Hartford Courant All-State as a senior ... Had 28 receptions for 16.7 average as a senior along with six touchdowns ... Grabbed 46 catches and 10 touchdowns in his career ... Two-year All-CCC selection in track and field in the 100-meter dash and 4X100 relay ... Posted a 10.89 100-meter time as a senior. Personal: Shawn Campbell ... Born May 7, 1991 ... Son of Victoria Cruse.
Mike Delaney
Freshman • Running Back
6-3 • 220
Foxborough, Mass./Foxborough H.S.
Before College: Played at Foxborough High School as a senior after transferring from high school in New Jersey during junior season ... Named a senior team captain ... Named to Boston Herald Super 26 All-Star Team ... Boston Globe All-Scholastic as senior ... All-Hockamock and Eastern Mass All-Star running back ... Started for four years at running back throughout high school career ... Gained 4,703 yards and scored 65 touchdowns on the ground ... As a senior, ran for 1,694 yards and 22 touchdowns ... Finished as the 13th all-time leading rusher in Massachusetts. Personal: Michael T. Delaney ... Born Sept. 6, 1991 ... Son of Thomas and Daphne Delaney.
Matt Heilig
Freshman • Defensive Line
6-4 • 210
Harrisburg, Va./Central Dauphin H.S.
Before College: Three-year starter on defense (defensive end and outside linebacker) at Central Dauphin High School in Harrisburg, Pa. ... Team captain as a senior ... Honorable mention All-Conference in the Mid-Penn Commonwealth Division at defensive end ... Racked up 61 tackles along with five sacks as a senior ... Also started for two years at tight end ... Averaged 22.6 yards on 10 catches (226 yards) ... Also served as team’s long snapper. Personal: Matthew J. Heilig ... Born on Nov. 19, 1991 ... Son of Sherrie Heilig.
Brandon Hill
Freshman • Quarterback
6-5 • 210
Audubon, N.J./Audubon H.S.
Before College: Highly-rated quarterback started at Audubon High School in New Jersey ... Earned a three-star rating from Rivals.com as a pro-style quarterback ... Rated the second pro-style quarterback in New Jersey behind only Wisconsin commit Joe Brennan ... Two-time First-Team All-Colonial Conference quarterback ... As a senior, threw for 1,739 yards, completing 113-of-178 for 15 touchdowns and just two interceptions ... Had three games where he threw for 300 yards ... Rushed for 286 yards and two touchdowns ... Also starred on the basketball team, averaging 16 points per game ... Expected to score his 1,000th career point during his senior season. Personal: Richard Brandon Hill ... Son of Nov. 7, 1990 ... Son of Richard and Kelly Hill.
Kirkland Nelms
Freshman • Defensive Back
5-10 • 180
Spotsylvania, Va./Riverbend H.S.
Before College: Played at Riverbend High School in Fredericksburg, Va. ... Named AAA Commonwealth District Co-Defensive Player of the Year First-Team All-District ... First-Team All-Area ... Second-Team All-Region ... Versatile player who saw action on both sides of the ball and special teams ... Racked up 40 tackles and picked off six interceptions, returning two for touchdowns ... Rushed for 436 yards and seven touchdowns, 7.3 yards per rush ... Had 19 receptions for 320 yards and three touchdowns ... On special teams, returned 10 kickoffs for 215 yards (21.5 yard per return) and 13 punts for 311 yards (23.9 yards) and two touchdowns. Personal: Kirkland J. Nelms ... Born Aug. 12, 1991 ... Son of Michael Nelms.
Edward Saint-Vil
Freshman • Defensive Back
5-11 • 175
Miramar, Fla./Hollywood Hills H.S.
Before College: Played at Hollywood Hills H.S., for coach Scott Barnwell ... Played in the Public vs. Private All-Star Game ... Named Hollywood Hills Special Teams Player of the Year ... Racked up 54 tackles, including six tackles for loss along with 18 pass break-ups ... Also forced three fumbles and recovered two fumbles. Personal: Edward J. Saint-Vil ... Born May 7, 1992 ... Son of Marguerite Henriquez.
Antoine Tharpe
Freshman • Defensive Back
5-10 • 175
North Lauderdale, Fla./Coral Springs Charter School
Before College: Lettered at the City of Coral Springs Charter School in Florida, playing for coach Mike Higgins ... First-Team All-Broward County ... Named a Broward County Athletic Association All-StarStar ... Honored as an Independent Private School All-Star ... Made 22 tackles and had 12 pass break-ups as a senior ... Also forced two fumbles ... On offense, gained 690 yards of total offense and scored nine touchdowns. Personal: Antoine J. Tharpe ... Born July 16, 1992 ... Son of Jonathan Tharpe.
Dominic Wooten
Freshman • Wide Receiver
6-5 • 220
Norwell, Mass./Norwell H.S.
Before College: Two-year starter at Norwell High School in Massachusets ... Played both wide receiver and tight end racking up 79 receptions and 1255 yards over the last two years ... Also hauled in seven touchdowns ... Named a South Shore All-Star wide receiver ... Also started at center for the Norwell basketball team, averaging 11 points and 10 rebounds. Personal: Dominic Christian Wooten ... Born Oct. 25, 1991 ... Son of Darryl and Deborah Wooten.
Ryan Young
Freshman • Defensive Line
6-5 • 280
Wayne, N.J./Wayne Valley H.S.
Before College: Played both offensive tackle and on defensive line at Wayne Valley High School in New Jersey ... Named All-Conference and All-County as a senior ... Graded out at 86 percent on the year on the offensive line ... Had 12 pancake blocks ... On defense, had 33 tackles, 11 tackles for loss and three sacks. Personal: Ryan Young ... Born Jan. 14, 1992 ... Son of Robert Young.
TRANSFER PLAYER PROFILES
Galen Clemons
R-Freshman • Defensive Line
6-2 • 255
Danielsville, Pa./Northampton Area H.S./Central Michigan
General: Joins UMass with four years of eligibility remaining ... Attended Central Michigan as a freshman in 2009, but did not appear in any games.
Before College: Four-year starter at Northampton High School in Northampton, Pa. ... 2008 team captain ... all-conference first team selection as an offensive and defensive lineman in 2008 ... earned all-area first team honors from both the Express-Times and the Morning Call ... credited with 87 tackles in 2008 ... made 83 stops in 2007, 102 tackles in 2006 and 71 in 2005 ... helped lead team to 4A Eastern Conference championships in 2006 and 2008 ... Northampton finished 10-3 overall in 2008 ... two-year letterman in track and field.
Personal: Born June 3, 1990 ... ... Son of Steve and Wendy Clemons Uncle Don Clemons spent 24 years as a coach with the Detroit Lions.
Anthony Dima
R-Freshman • Offensive Line
6-7 • 271
Centereach, N.Y./Centereach H.S./Hofstra
General: Retains four years of eligibility after a redshirt season as a true freshman at Hofstra ... Part of scout team with the Pride.
Before College: Played football and ran on the track and field team at Centereach High School...Was named to All-Suffolk County and all-league teams as a senior...
Personal: Born October 21, 1990...Has one brother and one sister ...Enjoys working out in his free time...Favorite athlete is Jumbo Elliott...Aspires to a career in business.
John Griffin
Senior • Tailback
6-0 • 208
Westminster, Mass./Oakmont Regional H.S./Northeastern
General: Will play his senior season at UMass after three seasons at Northeastern ... Honored as an All-CAA First-Team selection as well as the New England Writers All-Star Team.
As a Junior in 2009 at Northeastern: Ran for 1,009 yards on 207 carries with five touchdowns, while catching 25 passes for 178 yards during the 2009 campaign ... Was named First Team All-CAA, Northeastern’s Most Valuable Player and Most Improved Player ... Was named to the 2009 New England Football Writers Football Championship Subdivision All-Star team ... Became the fifth Huskie to eclipse the 1000 yard mark with 158 rushing yards and two scores against Rhode Island (11/21) ... Ran for 128 yards on 28 carries and one touchdown against Hofstra (11/14) ... Accounted for 95 percent of team’s offense against Massachusetts with 52 yards on nine carries (11/7) ... Rushed for 132 yards and a touchdown against New Hampshire (10/31) ... Named CAA Co-Offensive Player of the Week for his efforts against Towson ... Rushed for a career-high 200 yards, including a 70 yard touchdown run in a 27-7 win over Towson (10/24) ... Rushed for 75 yards against William & Mary, including a 43-yard rush (10/10) ... Had a 41-yard rush and had 87 total yards against Holy Cross (10/3) ... Tallied 75 yards on 15 attempts against Youngstown State (9/19) ... Ran for 92 yards on 18 carries against Maine (9/12)
As a Sophomore in 2008 at Northeastern: Played in 10 games as a backup tailback ... Rushed for 207 yards and two touchdowns on the year ... Rushed for a career-high 110 yards and a touchdown and also caught an 11-yard touchdown pass against Rhode Island (11/ 22) ... Scored his first touchdown and had 66 rushing yards in 35-17 win at Towson (10/ 4).
As a Freshman in 2007 at Northeastern: Appeared in nine games as a true freshman ... Caught three passes for 18 yards ... Caught two passes for 13 yards at Northwestern ... Had one kick return on the season and returned it 23 yards at Rhode Island ... Was a top sprinter and long jumper on the track & field team.
Before College: Played one season of varsity football at Oakmont Regional High School for head coach Dave LaRoche ... Broke the school record for touchdowns in a single season with 25 and also amassed the highest single-season point total in school history while running for 1,239 yards ... Named team MVP and conference Co-MVP ... Led the Spartans to a conference title and the 2006 Div. III Super Bowl, scoring three touchdowns in the 28-0 win over Frontier ... Also excelled in track & field, winning the 100 and the long jump and earning Most Valuable Athlete honors at the 2007 Central Mass. Championship ... Set the school record in the 100 ... Played three seasons of basketball, captaining the team as a senior.
Personal: Born Dec. 17, 1988 ... Father, Tony, played football at Texas ... Majoring in Sociology.
Chad Hunte
Sophomore • Linebacker
6-0 • 205
Brookline, Mass./Brookline H.S./Northeastern
General: Eligible to play three seasons at UMass after a true freshman campaign at Northeastern.
As a Freshman in 2009 at Northeastern: Appeared in all 11 games for Northeastern in 2009, totaling 32 tackles (18 solo) ... Had two solo tackles in a win at Rhode Island (11/21) ... Returned his first career interception 51 yards for a touchdown against Massachusetts (11/7) ... Tallied two tackles against Holy Cross (10/2) ... Recorded four tackles against Villanova (9/26).
Before College: Played three years of varsity football at Brookline High under head coach and former Northeastern football letterman Laz Mitjans (1979-82) ... Captained the team his senior season ... Named All-Bay State first team, team MVP and defensive team MVP ... Also wrestled and played basketball for one season.
Personal: Born Feb. 14, 1991 ... Father, Alan, lettered in football at Northeastern from 1978-81 ... Has two brothers, Kyle, who was also a member of the Northeastern football team and AJ, who wrestles at Pittsburgh ... Was a member of the African American Scholars program at Brookline High.
Anthony Nelson
Senior • Wide Receiver
5-10 • 180
Wellington, Fla./Glades Day School/Hofstra
General: Will play his senior season at UMass after three seasons at Hofstra.
As a Junior in 2009 at Hofstra: Caught 40 passes for 520 yards and four touchdowns during the 2009 season ... Returned four punts for 25 yards and eight kick-offs for 121 yards ... Brought in five balls for 71 yards and a score against UMass (11/21) ... Caught three passes for 32 yards against Delaware (11/7) ... Caught four balls for 117 yards, highlighted by an 89 yard grab and a touchdown against Rhode Island (10/17) ... Brought in six balls for 60 yards against Maine (10/10) ... Caught six passes for 80 yards and a touchdown against Bryant (9/12).
As a Sophomore in 2008: CAA Academic All-Conference and Hofstra Athletics Academic Honor Roll selection ... Played and started in eight games as a sophomore ... Missed the final four games of the season with an injury ... Was second on the team in receptions with 35 for 314 yards and one touchdown ... Hauled in nine passes for 92 yards against Rhode Island and nine for 85 yards against Albany ... Posted four receptions for 69 yards, including a season-long of 30 yards, and a touchdown at Stony Brook ... Returned nine punts for 31 yards ... Recorded one return for a season-best 22 yards at James Madison ... Also returned five kickoffs for 94 yards on the season ... Tallied two kickoff returns for 43 yards at Connecticut ... Recorded his longest kickoff return of the year, 29 yards, at Maine ... Made 10 solo tackles on special teams, including four at Bucknell and three against URI.
As a Freshman in 2007: All-CAA first team selection as a punt returner ... Played in all 11 games as a true freshman ... Second on the team, 12th in the CAA and 97th in the FCS in receptions with 44 ... Posted the second-most receptions by a freshman in school history, behind all-time record-holder Charles Sullivan’s 68 in 2004 ... Recorded 543 receiving yards, which was second on the Pride and 15th in the CAA ... Posted two 100-yard receiving games ... Tallied 10 receptions for 128 yards against New Hampshire and six catches for 105 yards at Northeastern ... Posted seven receptions for 92 yards in his college debut against Furman ... Recorded his only receiving touchdown of the season on a 24-yard pass from Bryan Savage at Villanova ... Led the CAA and was sixth in the CAA in punt returns with 20 returns and 312 yards for a 15.6 average ... Tallied three punt returns for 83 yards at Rhode Island, including a third-quarter 77-yard runback that helped spark the Pride’s come-from-behind victory ... Posted four punt returns for 39 yards at Villanova and had a 67-yard punt return at Northeastern ... Recorded three rushing attempts for 17 yards and had one kickoff return for 6 yards.
Before College: Earned four letters in football and baseball, and one in basketball at Glades Day School in Belle Glade, Florida ... Helped lead team to a 12-2 record and the Florida IA state championship in 2006 ... Named to All-Florida honorable mention team as a senior ... Named first team all-area by the Sun-Sentinel and second team all-area by the Palm Beach Post ... Posted 32 catches for 550 yards and nine touchdowns in 2006 ... Also returned three punts and one kickoff for scores ... Special Teams Player of the Year as a junior.
Personal: Born August 29, 1989 ... Has one sister ... Boys and Girls Club volunteer ... Entrepreneurship major at Hofstra.
Greg Niland
R-Senior • Offensive Line
6-5 • 305
East Bridgewater, Mass./Coyle-Cassidy H.S./Northeastern
As a Redshirt Junior in 2009 at Northeastern: Blocked for a team that averaged 130.8 rushing yards per game, including John Griffin who became the fifth Husky to rush for over 1,000 yards in a season.
As a Redshirt Sophomore in 2008 at Northeastern: Started all 12 games at left tackle for the Huskies ... Named to the CAA Football Academic All-Conference team.
As a Redshirt Freshman in 2007 at Northeastern: Started 10 games at left tackle.
As a Freshman in 2006 at Northeastern: Redshirted season.
Before College: Lettered in football, hockey and track at Coyle-Cassidy High School in Taunton, Mass. ... Captained the football team his senior year ... Was named Eastern Athletic League MVP in 2005 ... Also named a Brockton Enterprise & Taunton Gazette All-Scholastic ... Was a member of the Gridiron Club of Boston Super 26 All-State team ... Helped football team to No. 1 ranking in Division 2 in 2004 ... Led hockey team to No. 1 ranking in Division 2 in 2005-06.
Personal: Born Oct. 5, 1988 ... Uncle, Joe Lipinski, was captain of football team at Maine ... Majored in Finance & Insurance at Northeastern.
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Friday, November 05, 2010
Friday before Maine--Nov 5th, 2010
Matty Vautour says UMass is looking to break a two game losing streak against the Black Bears. He also reports that UMass captain Emil Igwenagu may be available for the game. Two weeks ago Emil got his legs rolled up on for the second time this season.
He also mentions UMass senior Anthony Nelson is now eligible to be an Academic All-American.
The Gazette also has Matty V's and Matt G's week 10 football picks.
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Ron Chimelis has an article on the growth of UMass rookie DB's Antoine Tharpe and Mike Lee. Tharpe is a true freshman, which makes things even harder.
Last night's UMass football show had wide-receiver-turned-DB Ke'Mon Baily as one of the player guests. He sounded like very intelligent, thoughtful man.
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The big game in the CAA this weekend is William & Mary at UNH.
TSN's Andrew Gaddess previews this week's FCS games and predicts a UMass win over Maine.
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The Gridiron Power Index has UMass at #12. This poll is important as it is one of the inputs the NCAA selection committee considers for selection into the playoff tourney.
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Another article on Big East expansion. I picked this one because it mentions the huge decline in status of the Catholic basketball schools. The money is strongly flowing to football. Schools like Providence, Seton Hall and St. John's have nothing athletic programs compared to state schools like UConn or Central Florida. I predict a split in Big East basketball with the Catholic schools being forced into their own league.
A Boston Globe writer thinks the Big East should consider UMass.
He also mentions UMass senior Anthony Nelson is now eligible to be an Academic All-American.
The Gazette also has Matty V's and Matt G's week 10 football picks.
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Ron Chimelis has an article on the growth of UMass rookie DB's Antoine Tharpe and Mike Lee. Tharpe is a true freshman, which makes things even harder.
Last night's UMass football show had wide-receiver-turned-DB Ke'Mon Baily as one of the player guests. He sounded like very intelligent, thoughtful man.
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The big game in the CAA this weekend is William & Mary at UNH.
TSN's Andrew Gaddess previews this week's FCS games and predicts a UMass win over Maine.
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The Gridiron Power Index has UMass at #12. This poll is important as it is one of the inputs the NCAA selection committee considers for selection into the playoff tourney.
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Another article on Big East expansion. I picked this one because it mentions the huge decline in status of the Catholic basketball schools. The money is strongly flowing to football. Schools like Providence, Seton Hall and St. John's have nothing athletic programs compared to state schools like UConn or Central Florida. I predict a split in Big East basketball with the Catholic schools being forced into their own league.
A Boston Globe writer thinks the Big East should consider UMass.
Thursday, August 11, 2011
Thursday--August 11, 2011
A new version of the 2011 UMass football roster is up.
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Monday's "Blue Shirt" winners were RB Alan Williams, WR Jesse Julmiste, and DB Antoine Tharpe (second award for Tharpe).
Video recap from Coach Morris and interview with the players here.
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Matty V. has three stories on training camp:
He looks at position battles at WR mentioning Tom Gilson. Marken Michel, Elgin Long and Jarius Bentley. He also looks at RB's behind Jonathan Hernandez and mentions Alan Williams, Jamar Smith (good name) and Pitt transfer Chris Burns.
Matty has a story that features Gilson's journey from walk-on to possible starter.
Since Cary Correia has move from point guard to DB, Matty looks at where the rest of the basketball team would play.
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The BC blog "BC Interruption" has Part II of their series on UMass' upgrade: "Can UMass Recruit?".
Yes Boston College, we can.
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Chris Koepplin gets a mention in this story about the Pats training camp.
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A number of links concerning Victor Cruz:
Cruz (as well as a number of other WR's) are on Eli's mind.
The Wall Street Journal says the Giants need Cruz as a slot receiver.
Steve Smith (good name), signed with the Eagles, so that opens another place for Cruz.
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Brandon London is featured in this story from The Suburban.com.
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The CAA Blogger has a story on Maine QB Warren Smith (good name).
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Monday's "Blue Shirt" winners were RB Alan Williams, WR Jesse Julmiste, and DB Antoine Tharpe (second award for Tharpe).
Video recap from Coach Morris and interview with the players here.
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Matty V. has three stories on training camp:
He looks at position battles at WR mentioning Tom Gilson. Marken Michel, Elgin Long and Jarius Bentley. He also looks at RB's behind Jonathan Hernandez and mentions Alan Williams, Jamar Smith (good name) and Pitt transfer Chris Burns.
Matty has a story that features Gilson's journey from walk-on to possible starter.
Since Cary Correia has move from point guard to DB, Matty looks at where the rest of the basketball team would play.
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The BC blog "BC Interruption" has Part II of their series on UMass' upgrade: "Can UMass Recruit?".
Yes Boston College, we can.
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Chris Koepplin gets a mention in this story about the Pats training camp.
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A number of links concerning Victor Cruz:
Cruz (as well as a number of other WR's) are on Eli's mind.
The Wall Street Journal says the Giants need Cruz as a slot receiver.
Steve Smith (good name), signed with the Eagles, so that opens another place for Cruz.
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Brandon London is featured in this story from The Suburban.com.
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The CAA Blogger has a story on Maine QB Warren Smith (good name).
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Tuesday, October 16, 2012
Tuesday-- October 16th, 2012
Matty V. has some updates on the status of injuries and academic suspensions.
Starters possibly out for the Bowling Green game:
Starters possibly out for the Bowling Green game:
- Jamie Casselberry OL (medical)
- Nick Speller OL (academics)
- Rob Blanchflower TE (medical)
- Antoine Tharpe CB (Medical)
- Alan Williams WR (academics)
Non-starters questionable are:
- Jamar Smith RB (academics)
- Galen Clemins DL (medical)
- Greg Hilliard LB (medical)
- Iric Harris DB (medical)
The missing five starters are a big hit to the Minutemen team. If Casselberry and Speller are out, the UMass offense line will starting two true freshmen, a circumstance that would cause most coaches to blanch and walk away muttering. Blanchflower, Williams and Tharpe have been playing well. The two receivers were a big part of the Minutemen's near upset of Ohio.
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Harry Plumer looks at the contributions of true freshmen defensive backs Trey Dudley-Giles and D'Metrius Williams.
Plumer also takes a look at defense in the MAC. This week's opponent Bowling Green leads the league is scoring and total yards defense.
BTW, UMass is a 17 1/2 point underdog according to Vegas.
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The Toledo Blade says Bowling Green's offense is shedding a slow start.
MAC Conference Insider says Terry Bowden is waiting for Akron's hard work to pay off.
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UMass-Vanderbilt will be on Fox Sports Net TV. That would probably be Fox Sports South.
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Bleacher Report has the MAC #9 in conference power rankings.
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Brandon London has some quotes after the Larks loss to lowly Winnipeg.
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Sunday, September 05, 2010
The Day after the win over the Tribe Sept 5th, 2010
UMass beat writer Matty Vautour covers UMass' upset of the Tribe. He also has three stars from the game.
The Boston Globe says UMass rallies for the upset.
William & Mary's student paper the Flat Hat covers the Tribe's loss to UMass.
MassLive.com says Griffin and Hernandez give UMass a one-two punch. MassLive also said UMass refused to be denied.
The Worcester Telegram said Griffin and Hernandez led UMass.
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From the UMass game notes:
For UMass, 17 players made their debuts in maroon and white.
Two true freshmen played in the opener: LB Stanley Andre and DB Antoine Tharpe.
The following players made their college-playing debuts: DB Mike Lee, DB Christian Birt, DB Ryan Carter, LB Stanley Andre, DL Kevin Byrne, TE Rob Blanchflower, DL Theo Agnew, DL Brandon Potvin. K Brendon Levengood. DB Antoine Tharpe. LB Tom Brandt
Also, the following transfers made their UMass debuts: WR Anthony Nelson, TB John Griffin, OL Greg Niland, OL Nick Speller, DL Galen Clemons, LB Chad Hunte.
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The CAA website has reviews of all the CAA games. UMass, JMU, UNH and Delaware won.
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Nationally, there were a couple of FCS/FBS upsets. Jacksonville State beat Ole Miss in overtime. North Dakota State beat Kansas.
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Michigan QB Denard Robinson had 383 total yards of offense to lead the Wolverines to a 30-10 victory over UConn. BTW, Michigan drew a record 113,090 to the game.
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I should have a web album of the UMass-William & Mary game up on Flickr by this evening.
The Boston Globe says UMass rallies for the upset.
William & Mary's student paper the Flat Hat covers the Tribe's loss to UMass.
MassLive.com says Griffin and Hernandez give UMass a one-two punch. MassLive also said UMass refused to be denied.
The Worcester Telegram said Griffin and Hernandez led UMass.
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From the UMass game notes:
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The CAA website has reviews of all the CAA games. UMass, JMU, UNH and Delaware won.
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Nationally, there were a couple of FCS/FBS upsets. Jacksonville State beat Ole Miss in overtime. North Dakota State beat Kansas.
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Michigan QB Denard Robinson had 383 total yards of offense to lead the Wolverines to a 30-10 victory over UConn. BTW, Michigan drew a record 113,090 to the game.
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I should have a web album of the UMass-William & Mary game up on Flickr by this evening.
Saturday, August 18, 2012
Saturday -- July 18th, 2012
Matty V. has a report on the Minuteman's latest scrimmage.
Mentioned are Alan Williams at both RB and WR.
True Freshman Tajae Sharpe drew praise from Molnar.
The UMass kicking game was one of the weakest (except for kick returning) units in 2011. The Minutemen finished at or near the bottom of the league in field goal percentage (last), PA percentage (10th) and punting average (8th).
Matty V reports that true Freshman Blake Lucas is neck and neck with Brandon Levengood for kicking.
Jeff Strait is competing with JUCO Colter Johnson.
Coach Molnar mentioned Antoine Tharpe, Brian Dowling, Mike Cox, Jamar Smith and true Freshman Stacey Bedell as returners.
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Emil Igwenagu is in his own position battle in the Eagles preseason camp.
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Micah Taylor writes for Yahoo Sports how UMass became the Minutemen.
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SNY will televise the UMass-UConn game August 30th.
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Temple thinks they'll do better in the Big East the second time around.
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NorthJersey.com says Victor Cruz is hoping for another big day against the Jets.
The Republic reports Cruz and the Jets have a history.
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Brandon London had four catches for 91 yards against the Eskimos last night.
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Mentioned are Alan Williams at both RB and WR.
True Freshman Tajae Sharpe drew praise from Molnar.
The UMass kicking game was one of the weakest (except for kick returning) units in 2011. The Minutemen finished at or near the bottom of the league in field goal percentage (last), PA percentage (10th) and punting average (8th).
Matty V reports that true Freshman Blake Lucas is neck and neck with Brandon Levengood for kicking.
Jeff Strait is competing with JUCO Colter Johnson.
Coach Molnar mentioned Antoine Tharpe, Brian Dowling, Mike Cox, Jamar Smith and true Freshman Stacey Bedell as returners.
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Emil Igwenagu is in his own position battle in the Eagles preseason camp.
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Micah Taylor writes for Yahoo Sports how UMass became the Minutemen.
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SNY will televise the UMass-UConn game August 30th.
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Temple thinks they'll do better in the Big East the second time around.
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NorthJersey.com says Victor Cruz is hoping for another big day against the Jets.
The Republic reports Cruz and the Jets have a history.
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Brandon London had four catches for 91 yards against the Eskimos last night.
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Thursday, June 17, 2010
Thursday News---June 17th,2010
The Bleacher Report looks at FCS conference expansion.
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Matty Vautour has the news that Octavious Hawkins has transferred to Winston Salem State.
With only three QB's on the roster and Jesse Hunt a walk-on, will the Minutemen add a JUCO or transfer this year?
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The UMass JTAM mentions the football roster update:
Transfers
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Eastern Washington's red turf installation now has a webcam.
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Josh Buchanan's:
Seventy-Nine days until William & Mary. Wearing #79 for UMass this year is Vincent Westcarr, a 6-4 305 pd RSFR OL from Miramar, FL. Westcarr, a 2009 recruit, worked on the scout team last year.
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Matty Vautour has the news that Octavious Hawkins has transferred to Winston Salem State.
With only three QB's on the roster and Jesse Hunt a walk-on, will the Minutemen add a JUCO or transfer this year?
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The UMass JTAM mentions the football roster update:
Transfers
- Galen Clemons, DL transfer from Central Michigan, wearing #49
- Anthony Dima, OL transfer from Hofstra, wearing #66
- John Griffin, RB transfer from Northeastern, wearing Tony Nelson's #28
- Chad Hunte, LB transfer from Northeastern, #17
- Anthony Nelson, WR transfer from Hofstra, wearing #2
- Greg Niland, OL transfer from Northeastern, wearing #70
- Stanley Andre LB
- Manny Nascimento LS
- Colton Leary, WR
- Mike Delaney, RB
- Kirkland Nelms, DB
- Edward St.Vil DB
- Dominic Wooten TE
- Mike Helig DL
- Brandon Hill QB
- Antoine Tharpe DB
- Sean Campbell LB
- Ryan Young, DL
- Matt Campbell LB
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Eastern Washington's red turf installation now has a webcam.
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Josh Buchanan's:
- Top five FCS strong safeties
- Top five FCS kickers
Seventy-Nine days until William & Mary. Wearing #79 for UMass this year is Vincent Westcarr, a 6-4 305 pd RSFR OL from Miramar, FL. Westcarr, a 2009 recruit, worked on the scout team last year.
Saturday, August 27, 2011
Saturday--August 27, 2011
Matty V. has a story about the new 3-4 defense.
He states the defensive starters for 2011 will be:
Defensive line- Kevin Byrne DT, Chas Thompson NT, Galen Clemons DT
Linebackers-Courtney Jackson OLB, Tyler Holmes ILB, Perry McIntyre ILB, Shane Viveiros OLB.
Cornerbacks-Mike Lee, Antoine Tharpe
Safeties- Christian Birt SS, Darren Thellen FS
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The UMass Football "Together We are One" outreach will continue on September 8th in the Merrimack Valey.
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Football Game Plan has a 13 minute video preview of the CAA.
The CAA will have live streaming video of the weekly CAA coaches conference this year.
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TSN previews the Northeast Conference and picks UMass' opponent CCSU to be NEC champs.
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Busman's holiday. While I was in Eugene, I managed to watch a little of the Ducks' practice. Click on the image for a larger view.
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He states the defensive starters for 2011 will be:
Defensive line- Kevin Byrne DT, Chas Thompson NT, Galen Clemons DT
Linebackers-Courtney Jackson OLB, Tyler Holmes ILB, Perry McIntyre ILB, Shane Viveiros OLB.
Cornerbacks-Mike Lee, Antoine Tharpe
Safeties- Christian Birt SS, Darren Thellen FS
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The UMass Football "Together We are One" outreach will continue on September 8th in the Merrimack Valey.
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Football Game Plan has a 13 minute video preview of the CAA.
The CAA will have live streaming video of the weekly CAA coaches conference this year.
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TSN previews the Northeast Conference and picks UMass' opponent CCSU to be NEC champs.
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Busman's holiday. While I was in Eugene, I managed to watch a little of the Ducks' practice. Click on the image for a larger view.
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Sunday, May 06, 2012
Sunday---May 6th, 2012
MassLive's Jason Alexander has a story about who will replace Jesse Julmiste in kick returns. Mentioned are Brian Dowling, Marken Michel, Christian Birt and Iric Harris.
The same group plus Antoine Tharpe are in the mix for punt returner.
Alexander also says Perry McIntyre is looking for a breakout year.
Alexander looks at the Minutemen's switch to a 4-3 defense.
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Delaware Online looks at the Hens situation in the CAA. A possible move to a FBS conference, including the MAC, is discussed.
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If you are having trouble remembering all the conference realignments, Phil Steele has an updated conference affiliation chart.
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The New-Sentinel wonders if Notre Dame's football season is already doomed.
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OT, but UMass basketball added to what was a good recruiting week for Minutemen by signing basketball guard Derrek Gordon. College basketball is a guard-oriented game. An All-Conference guard gives you the most impact for your bucks. If Coach Kelloge can string together some good years in a row, it would make UMass sports a more attractive package in future conference realignments.
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The same group plus Antoine Tharpe are in the mix for punt returner.
Alexander also says Perry McIntyre is looking for a breakout year.
Alexander looks at the Minutemen's switch to a 4-3 defense.
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Delaware Online looks at the Hens situation in the CAA. A possible move to a FBS conference, including the MAC, is discussed.
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If you are having trouble remembering all the conference realignments, Phil Steele has an updated conference affiliation chart.
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The New-Sentinel wonders if Notre Dame's football season is already doomed.
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OT, but UMass basketball added to what was a good recruiting week for Minutemen by signing basketball guard Derrek Gordon. College basketball is a guard-oriented game. An All-Conference guard gives you the most impact for your bucks. If Coach Kelloge can string together some good years in a row, it would make UMass sports a more attractive package in future conference realignments.
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Tuesday, October 02, 2012
UMass-Ohio image album
I've put up a image album of the UMass-Ohio game on Picasa. The link is here.
The long focal length and the low light made hand holding a challenge. I left in a couple of images with some significant blur, but it kinda gives the image some feel of action.
Click on the images and Blogger will display a larger view.
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The long focal length and the low light made hand holding a challenge. I left in a couple of images with some significant blur, but it kinda gives the image some feel of action.
Click on the images and Blogger will display a larger view.
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Wednesday, May 09, 2012
Wednesday--May 9th, 2012
MassLive's Jackson Alexander looks at the UMass secondary and sees a team strength.
Mentioned are safeties Darren Thellen and Christian Birt as well as Antoine Tharpe , Randall Jette and Ryan Carter.
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I missed this post on the UMass website about Coach Molnar visiting the UMass Club in Boston today between 5:30 and 7:30 PM. Boston area alums will have a chance to hear him speak about UMass football.
There is also a video sidebar at the above site about the 2012 graduating UMass seniors.
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Fox Sports Midwest has a post about the 23 undrafted free agents of the Rams including Travis Tripucka.
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ESPN Boston has a long post about Massachusetts high school football and mentions UMass' move to FBS and stated intention to recruit Bay State kids.
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Centre Daily mentions UMass in Penn State's coming OOC schedule.
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Mentioned are safeties Darren Thellen and Christian Birt as well as Antoine Tharpe , Randall Jette and Ryan Carter.
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I missed this post on the UMass website about Coach Molnar visiting the UMass Club in Boston today between 5:30 and 7:30 PM. Boston area alums will have a chance to hear him speak about UMass football.
There is also a video sidebar at the above site about the 2012 graduating UMass seniors.
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Fox Sports Midwest has a post about the 23 undrafted free agents of the Rams including Travis Tripucka.
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ESPN Boston has a long post about Massachusetts high school football and mentions UMass' move to FBS and stated intention to recruit Bay State kids.
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Centre Daily mentions UMass in Penn State's coming OOC schedule.
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Tuesday, March 31, 2015
Tuesday--March 31st, 2015
Jean Sifrin's March 30th 2015 Pro Day.
Dan Malone reports Jean Sifrin improved most of his previous stats from the NFL Combine. Sifrin ran an unofficial 4.75, which was a full .1 of a second faster than his Combine time. That would have put him 3rd among TE's at the Combine.
Matty Vautour reports on UMass players trying to impress scouts at Pro Day. Daniel Maynes did 35 reps in the bench press.
Besides Sifrin, other UMass seniors and former players participated: Stanley Andre, Daniel Maynes, Quayshun Smith, Alex Kenney and Brian McDonald, former Minutemen Galen Clemons, Antoine Tharpe and John Griffin.
WWLP gets the number of UMass players previously drafted by the NFL wrong, but reports on UMass Pro Day.
The UMass Daily Collegian reports on Pro Day.
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Former UMass player E.J. Barthel has been named Director of Recruiting at Rutgers.
Another story about Barthel's appointment here.
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Former UMass player Tracey Belton is playing for the New Orleans Voodoo.
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Thursday, April 19, 2012
Thursday---April 19th, 2012
Matty V. has a story about new defensive coordinator Phil Elamassian's take on the defensive progress this spring.
I had tried to check what defensive scheme Elamassian prefered, but could not find a reference at any of his previous jobs. Matty reports we are switching back to the 4-3.
Elamassian praised DB's Antoine Tharpe, Christian Birt and Darren Thellen. Also drawing praise were Perry McIntyre and Greg Hilliard.
Hilliard is the one name that UMass fans have not heard a lot about. In 2011 he went 10-0 GP-GS 5 UT 3 AT 8 TT 0.5-3 TFL 0.5-3 Sacks.
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A couple of more posts from BC Interruption on the end of the Commonwealth Classic and the future BC Vs UMass football schedule.
As Coach Molnar says --- UMass wants to be "New England's team". BC is simply helping by scheduling itself out of New England.
I stand by my prediction that BC will find a reason not to play UMass after the first time we beat them.
BTW, the Eagles drew 200 fans to their spring game.
Boston.com has a story about BC dropping UMass.
Relavent quote for UMass fans:
What BC apparently does not want is another possible loss. It got one against UMass by a resounding 82-46 margin last November.
The Minutemen posted a 25-12 overall record and reached the NIT semifinals before losing to Stanford. BC finished with a 9-22 record and lost to North Carolina State in the first round of the ACC tournament.
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ESPN has a story about Temple's survival.
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I had tried to check what defensive scheme Elamassian prefered, but could not find a reference at any of his previous jobs. Matty reports we are switching back to the 4-3.
Elamassian praised DB's Antoine Tharpe, Christian Birt and Darren Thellen. Also drawing praise were Perry McIntyre and Greg Hilliard.
Hilliard is the one name that UMass fans have not heard a lot about. In 2011 he went 10-0 GP-GS 5 UT 3 AT 8 TT 0.5-3 TFL 0.5-3 Sacks.
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A couple of more posts from BC Interruption on the end of the Commonwealth Classic and the future BC Vs UMass football schedule.
As Coach Molnar says --- UMass wants to be "New England's team". BC is simply helping by scheduling itself out of New England.
I stand by my prediction that BC will find a reason not to play UMass after the first time we beat them.
BTW, the Eagles drew 200 fans to their spring game.
Boston.com has a story about BC dropping UMass.
Relavent quote for UMass fans:
What BC apparently does not want is another possible loss. It got one against UMass by a resounding 82-46 margin last November.
The Minutemen posted a 25-12 overall record and reached the NIT semifinals before losing to Stanford. BC finished with a 9-22 record and lost to North Carolina State in the first round of the ACC tournament.
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ESPN has a story about Temple's survival.
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Wednesday, April 13, 2011
Wednesday--April 13, 2011
OK, up here in Wells, ME I do have a pretty good wireless connection. No e-mail, however.
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The UMass website has a story with video on the 5th practice MVP's. The defensive MVP's were defensive backs Antoine Tharpe and Christian Birt. Tight end Rob Blanchflower and WR Tom Gilson were the offensive honorees.
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The CAA has released its official composite schedule. CAA teams play ten FBS teams and should have a shot at a couple of upsets.
Rivals has the 2011 biggest FCS-FBS mismatches.
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Next year Drake will play an exhibition game in Moshi, Tanzania
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More comment on the Big East-Villanova situation: one blogger says the "Philly media are already smearing Pitt and Rutgers." The Boston Globe says the Big East has growing pains.
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The UMass website has a story with video on the 5th practice MVP's. The defensive MVP's were defensive backs Antoine Tharpe and Christian Birt. Tight end Rob Blanchflower and WR Tom Gilson were the offensive honorees.
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The CAA has released its official composite schedule. CAA teams play ten FBS teams and should have a shot at a couple of upsets.
Rivals has the 2011 biggest FCS-FBS mismatches.
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Next year Drake will play an exhibition game in Moshi, Tanzania
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More comment on the Big East-Villanova situation: one blogger says the "Philly media are already smearing Pitt and Rutgers." The Boston Globe says the Big East has growing pains.
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Thursday, August 23, 2012
UMass Depth chart for UConn
UPDATE: The 2012 roster is up.
UPDATE II: Ahhh, maybe somebody from football needs to compare notes with whoever is working on the roster. It does not list Blake Lucas or Rob O'Connor and most of the recruits and transfers have no bios.
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Matty V. has a post on UMass' depth chart for the UConn game.
The following is a cut-and-past from part of the article with links added by me.
"Offense
QB- Mike Wegzyn - A.J. Doyle will back him up.
WR- Alan Williams - He'll also play some running back, but he's a starter at receiver
WR - Deion Walker and Tajae Sharpe are still battling a bit to see who'll start, but both will play.
WR - Marken Michel - No surprise here.
TE - Rob Blanchflower - Derek Beck will be the No. 2 at least until Brandon Howard is healthy
RB - Chris Burns, Michael Cox and Jamar Smith are all in the mix to play at running back, which one will start has yet to be determined.
"Jamar Smith has really come on in the last couple of days," Molnar said. "He put himself in the competition. He deserves to have a shot to run out there for the first snaps against UConn."
C - Quinton Sales
Tackle - Nick Speller, Jamie Cassleberry and Stephane Milhim will all play tackle, which ones will start is uncertain.
Guards - If Milhim doesn't start at tackle, he'll start at guard. John Wallace and Michael Boland are competing for the other. Both will play.
DEFENSE
"We're rotating eight guys for the four spots on the defensive line. The four healthiest guys will probably start," Molnar said.
DE - Stanley Andre, Ryan DeLaire, Kevin Byrne, Brandon Potvin will all see the field in some rotation.
DT - Chaz Thompson, Galen Clemons, Hafis Williams and Daniel Maynes - Same as at end.
LB - Perry McIntyre, Tom Brandt, Greg Hilliard will start. - Tim Brandt. D.J. Adeoba. Jovan Santo-Knox. Rob O'Connor, Leo Krizanovic could all see the field.
S - Darren Thellen, Christian Birt - Ed Saint-Vil is a likely backup here.
CB - Randall Jette and Antoine Tharpe will start. Trey Dudley Giles and D'Metrius Williams will play. "I can see all three of those guys playing."
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Some surprise missing names: Chad Hunte (58 TT in 2011) and Anthony Dima (11 games played in 2011). Hurt?
Eleven transfers or true freshmen mentioned in the above depth chart, if I counted right.
UPDATE II: Ahhh, maybe somebody from football needs to compare notes with whoever is working on the roster. It does not list Blake Lucas or Rob O'Connor and most of the recruits and transfers have no bios.
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Matty V. has a post on UMass' depth chart for the UConn game.
The following is a cut-and-past from part of the article with links added by me.
"Offense
QB- Mike Wegzyn - A.J. Doyle will back him up.
WR- Alan Williams - He'll also play some running back, but he's a starter at receiver
WR - Deion Walker and Tajae Sharpe are still battling a bit to see who'll start, but both will play.
WR - Marken Michel - No surprise here.
TE - Rob Blanchflower - Derek Beck will be the No. 2 at least until Brandon Howard is healthy
RB - Chris Burns, Michael Cox and Jamar Smith are all in the mix to play at running back, which one will start has yet to be determined.
"Jamar Smith has really come on in the last couple of days," Molnar said. "He put himself in the competition. He deserves to have a shot to run out there for the first snaps against UConn."
C - Quinton Sales
Tackle - Nick Speller, Jamie Cassleberry and Stephane Milhim will all play tackle, which ones will start is uncertain.
Guards - If Milhim doesn't start at tackle, he'll start at guard. John Wallace and Michael Boland are competing for the other. Both will play.
DEFENSE
"We're rotating eight guys for the four spots on the defensive line. The four healthiest guys will probably start," Molnar said.
DE - Stanley Andre, Ryan DeLaire, Kevin Byrne, Brandon Potvin will all see the field in some rotation.
DT - Chaz Thompson, Galen Clemons, Hafis Williams and Daniel Maynes - Same as at end.
LB - Perry McIntyre, Tom Brandt, Greg Hilliard will start. - Tim Brandt. D.J. Adeoba. Jovan Santo-Knox. Rob O'Connor, Leo Krizanovic could all see the field.
S - Darren Thellen, Christian Birt - Ed Saint-Vil is a likely backup here.
CB - Randall Jette and Antoine Tharpe will start. Trey Dudley Giles and D'Metrius Williams will play. "I can see all three of those guys playing."
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Some surprise missing names: Chad Hunte (58 TT in 2011) and Anthony Dima (11 games played in 2011). Hurt?
Eleven transfers or true freshmen mentioned in the above depth chart, if I counted right.
Friday, August 27, 2010
Friday News ---- August 27th, 2010
UMass LB and Captain Tyler Holmes says camp has been a success. The article reports Coach Morris stated true freshman Antoine Tharpe and Stanley Andre have been impressive.
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The UMass website has the dates and times of the 2010 UMass Football Weekly show with Coach Morris.
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This article from the Boston Globe has an interview with 2010 UMass recruit Mike Delaney.
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The Cape Cod times mentions UMass DT Bob McLaughlin.
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The Worcester Telegram notes Rams coach Steve Spagnuolo coached at UMass. The TV announcers did the same thing last night during the game.
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At Hofstra, empty Pride.
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William & Mary will announce their starting QB Monday.
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Craig Haley of The Sports Network previews the Patriot League -------and picks this year's OOC opponent Holy Cross fourth.
Haley's "In the FCS Huddle" column covers two FCS players, Grambling's Christian Anthony and Princeton's Jorden Culbreath, who have other things to think about than football.
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The CAA has updated their TV schedule. The CAA blogger has the Delaware preview. Yesterday's CAA preseason training camp update.
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Penn State's Daily Collegian has a lengthy article about former Nittany Lion and current Delaware QB Pat Devlin.
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Sunday, May 01, 2011
Sunday--May 1, 2011
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MassLive.com has a story on Bowling Green transfer Kellen Pagel and asks if he will be eligible in 2011.
WWLP22 covers the game.
Ron Chimelis says the team will have to find its own motivation for the 2011 season.
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My notes:
I'll add the usually cravat on Spring games. Everyone was playing at about 4/5 speed and some players are usually wearing the wrong number. Forgive me if I mis-identified someone.
After all the nervous tension from the upgrade, everyone seemed fairly relaxed and happy to out on the field. The same mood applied to the crowd, which was about the same as last year.
I toured the new UMass football offices. They're nice---and empty. No one's moved in yet.
Vladamar Brower (who's coaching HS in Springfield) and 2011 QB recruit Mike Wegzyn attended.
Amazingly, I did not see anyone on crutches.
The following players were wearing jerseys, but were not in pads and DNP
- Chade Hunte
- Bill Nesselt
- Giddons Rateau
- Julian Colarusso
- Domonic Wooten
- Rob Blanchflower
- Caleb Violette
Ryan Carter had an INT. Pitt transfer Chris Burns only had 2 carries. He did have on nice block on a rushing defender.
On offense, Anthony Dima was at LT. Jesse Julmiste was the "Y" receiver with the first team offense and Tom Gilson was in the slot.
On defense, it looked to me that the first team consisted of the following:
- Galen Clemons DT
- Kevin Byrne NT
- Brandon Potvin DT
- Perry McIntyre ILB
- Tyler Holmes ILB
- D.J. Adeoba OLB
- Courtney Jackson OLB
- Mike Lee CB
- Antone Tharpe CB
- Christian Birt S
- Darren Thellen S
Added to the Spring Game, but not on website roster was James Gilchrist DT.
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Hope to have a web albumn up tomorrow.
Friday, June 17, 2011
Friday--June 17, 2011
The CAA administrators have ruled on UMass' record in the CAA this year:
"In CAA Football, it was decided that the University of Massachusetts, which is in the process of transitioning to the FBS level, will not be eligible for the CAA Championship in 2011, but its players will still be eligible to receive pre-season, weekly and post-season awards. The Minutemen’s official conference record will be recorded as 0-0 and it will not occupy a spot in the CAA Football standings. However, the game results will be reflected in their opponents’ conference record. CAA Football will have 11 members this season with the addition of Old Dominion University. Georgia State University will join CAA Football in 2012".
They will also sponsor NCAA legislation allowing five seasons of eligibility for football. Not sure what they mean by that. Be able to use four years of playing in any five year time period without a medical redshirt?
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Former UMass assistant coach Bob Shoop is now the defensive coordinator at Vanderbilt. Shoop's Vandy bio here.
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Nice work by UMass Football Blog readers who took over the "BC Interruption" hate index poll last week. It produced this response by that blog:
"Last Week's Relegation: UMass -- So the Minutemen's stint on the BC Interruption Hate Index was quite short-lived. Unfortunately, a pro-UMass crowd got hold of the Hate Index last week and with a late voting surge, ran away with last week's relegation poll. No matter. I suppose it's just as well that we don't waste any more words on the Minutemen, seeing as they pale in comparison to BC in football, hockey, basketball, sailing, baseball and pretty much every other collegiate sport out there. "
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The Maryland blog "Terrapin Station" has a profile of Coach Dudzinski.
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Bleacher Report has one of those lets-rearrange-all-the-conferences stories and places UMass in a hypothetical "Northeast Conference" .
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UMass athletics has a page in which you can vote for the "Play-of-the-Year". Two UMass football plays: Antoine Tharpe's big hit against JUM and Ryan Carter's 97 yard return against Maine.
Vote early and often!
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Brandon London caught six passes for 67 yards and a TD in an Alouttes' preseason game.
Image from London's modeling career during his time with the Dolphins.
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"In CAA Football, it was decided that the University of Massachusetts, which is in the process of transitioning to the FBS level, will not be eligible for the CAA Championship in 2011, but its players will still be eligible to receive pre-season, weekly and post-season awards. The Minutemen’s official conference record will be recorded as 0-0 and it will not occupy a spot in the CAA Football standings. However, the game results will be reflected in their opponents’ conference record. CAA Football will have 11 members this season with the addition of Old Dominion University. Georgia State University will join CAA Football in 2012".
They will also sponsor NCAA legislation allowing five seasons of eligibility for football. Not sure what they mean by that. Be able to use four years of playing in any five year time period without a medical redshirt?
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Former UMass assistant coach Bob Shoop is now the defensive coordinator at Vanderbilt. Shoop's Vandy bio here.
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Nice work by UMass Football Blog readers who took over the "BC Interruption" hate index poll last week. It produced this response by that blog:
"Last Week's Relegation: UMass -- So the Minutemen's stint on the BC Interruption Hate Index was quite short-lived. Unfortunately, a pro-UMass crowd got hold of the Hate Index last week and with a late voting surge, ran away with last week's relegation poll. No matter. I suppose it's just as well that we don't waste any more words on the Minutemen, seeing as they pale in comparison to BC in football, hockey, basketball, sailing, baseball and pretty much every other collegiate sport out there. "
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The Maryland blog "Terrapin Station" has a profile of Coach Dudzinski.
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Bleacher Report has one of those lets-rearrange-all-the-conferences stories and places UMass in a hypothetical "Northeast Conference" .
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UMass athletics has a page in which you can vote for the "Play-of-the-Year". Two UMass football plays: Antoine Tharpe's big hit against JUM and Ryan Carter's 97 yard return against Maine.
Vote early and often!
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Brandon London caught six passes for 67 yards and a TD in an Alouttes' preseason game.
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Image from London's modeling career during his time with the Dolphins.
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