I've blogged about Cinjun Erskine three times before. Erskine is a 6-2 205 pound left-handed QB from Barnegat, NJ.
He ranked by NJ.com as the #49th recruit in New Jersey.
NJ.com updates his recruiting status here.
Besides UMass, Miami (FL) has also offered from FBS.
Monday, June 02, 2014
Monday--June 2nd, 2014
Slow news day for college football. Also, I'm up in Maine with an equally slow Wi-FI connection, so today's blog maybe somewhat sparse.
UMass season tickets are available from a low of $100 for all six games. Get yours now!
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James Ihedigbo says the Lions will play hard hitting, vicious football
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ESPN says Boston College will have a different look in their receiving corps in 2014.
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The new NCAA summer rules kick in as Penn State returns to workouts.
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A sports book has odds on making the college football playoff. Some of the teams on the list may reflect the hopes of a rabid fan base rather than the chances of being one of the top four teams in the nation.
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UMass season tickets are available from a low of $100 for all six games. Get yours now!
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James Ihedigbo says the Lions will play hard hitting, vicious football
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ESPN says Boston College will have a different look in their receiving corps in 2014.
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The new NCAA summer rules kick in as Penn State returns to workouts.
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A sports book has odds on making the college football playoff. Some of the teams on the list may reflect the hopes of a rabid fan base rather than the chances of being one of the top four teams in the nation.
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Saturday, May 31, 2014
Recruiting 2014-- Quron Wright
The Worcester Telegram reports that Quron Wright, a 5-4 165 pound RB who had been listed as a preferred walk-on has switched his commitment to Rhode Island.
Telegram story here.
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Telegram story here.
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Saturday--May 31st, 2014
UMass @ Vanderbilt will be televised on Fox Sports Net at 12:00 Noon on September 13th.
Original Fox Spots South Net press release here.
The complete Fox Sports college football schedule for 2014 here.
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Speaking of the Commodores, new Vandy HC Derek Mason has a rather unique credit card.
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A Bleacher Report writer lists Rob Blanchflower as one of 20 under-the-radar rookies who will make an impact in 2014.
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The AAC commits to full cost of attendance and Navy joins the league's West division.
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The recruiting scene has changed for Pete Lembo and Ball State.
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USA Today ranks UConn as #93 for the 2014 season.
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The SEC says if it doesn't get what it wants from the NCAA, it'll create its own division.
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Current college football players could benefit from a $40 million settlement from a video game settlement.
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Original Fox Spots South Net press release here.
The complete Fox Sports college football schedule for 2014 here.
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Speaking of the Commodores, new Vandy HC Derek Mason has a rather unique credit card.
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A Bleacher Report writer lists Rob Blanchflower as one of 20 under-the-radar rookies who will make an impact in 2014.
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The AAC commits to full cost of attendance and Navy joins the league's West division.
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The recruiting scene has changed for Pete Lembo and Ball State.
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USA Today ranks UConn as #93 for the 2014 season.
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The SEC says if it doesn't get what it wants from the NCAA, it'll create its own division.
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Current college football players could benefit from a $40 million settlement from a video game settlement.
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Friday, May 30, 2014
Friday--May 30th, 2014
Take an aerial tour of McGuirk stadium with a remote control drone.
Dan Malone says he's not sure if the NCAA bans drones during the game. It would be cool during the halftime show though. Maybe the UMMB could integrate the drone views with the marching. For example, a formation that would be best viewed from above.
On a more aggressive note, maybe the drone could buzz the opposing side's mascot :)
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The Boston College Blog "BC Interruption says soundly beating the creampuffs on the Eagle's schedule---- Maine and UMass, would help make BC's 2014 season a success.
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Marshall, who had backup QB Blake Fronapfel leave for UMass, has another QB transfer out.
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Athlon Sports ranks Toledo #75 in 2014. This year's matchup between the Minutemen and the Rockets will be the fourth game between the programs. The Rockets beat Coach Whipple's 1999 squad 24-3. Toledo leads the series 2-1.
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Everybody is talking about the start of playoffs for FBS football, but contracts between the bowls and the playoff are yet to be signed.
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Malcome Gladwell, a writer for the New Yorker, and the possessor of the narrowest pair of shoulders you've ever seen, says college football is an inhumane spectacle.
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SideLion Report says Detroit's safeties, including James Ihedigbo, could surprise in 2014.
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Michael Cox make an appearance ------- at a Bar Mitzvah.
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Dan Malone says he's not sure if the NCAA bans drones during the game. It would be cool during the halftime show though. Maybe the UMMB could integrate the drone views with the marching. For example, a formation that would be best viewed from above.
On a more aggressive note, maybe the drone could buzz the opposing side's mascot :)
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The Boston College Blog "BC Interruption says soundly beating the creampuffs on the Eagle's schedule---- Maine and UMass, would help make BC's 2014 season a success.
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Marshall, who had backup QB Blake Fronapfel leave for UMass, has another QB transfer out.
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Athlon Sports ranks Toledo #75 in 2014. This year's matchup between the Minutemen and the Rockets will be the fourth game between the programs. The Rockets beat Coach Whipple's 1999 squad 24-3. Toledo leads the series 2-1.
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Everybody is talking about the start of playoffs for FBS football, but contracts between the bowls and the playoff are yet to be signed.
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Malcome Gladwell, a writer for the New Yorker, and the possessor of the narrowest pair of shoulders you've ever seen, says college football is an inhumane spectacle.
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SideLion Report says Detroit's safeties, including James Ihedigbo, could surprise in 2014.
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Michael Cox make an appearance ------- at a Bar Mitzvah.
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Thursday, May 29, 2014
Thursday-- May 29th, 2014
I was down in Amherst yesterday on a cool and rainy day. I stopped by the UMass Football Performance center and took some images. Talked with the friendly construction workers.
The outside of both the Performance Center and the new press box is coming along well. The insides still have some work to go.
Click on the image and Blogger displays a larger view. I've set up a Picassa web album with about 15 images here.
The facing of the building is concrete board. Up close, it has a nice texture and weathers to a more attractive visual appearance than concrete (so say the manufacturers).
Wish they had this stuff back when I was at UMass during the Era of Concrete Buildings. It would have avoided the Post Stalin-Chernobyl look some of those structures now have.
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The Steelers have Rob Blanchflower's roster page up.
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MassLive has a story on Josh Maurer, who is in perpetual motion these days.
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iFootball reports former UMass QB Mike Wegzyn has joined Tennessee football.
The Volunteers just lost a potential starting QB.
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The outside of both the Performance Center and the new press box is coming along well. The insides still have some work to go.
Click on the image and Blogger displays a larger view. I've set up a Picassa web album with about 15 images here.
The facing of the building is concrete board. Up close, it has a nice texture and weathers to a more attractive visual appearance than concrete (so say the manufacturers).
Wish they had this stuff back when I was at UMass during the Era of Concrete Buildings. It would have avoided the Post Stalin-Chernobyl look some of those structures now have.
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| View from the parking lot side |
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| New press box |
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| Concrete board panels |
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The Steelers have Rob Blanchflower's roster page up.
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MassLive has a story on Josh Maurer, who is in perpetual motion these days.
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iFootball reports former UMass QB Mike Wegzyn has joined Tennessee football.
The Volunteers just lost a potential starting QB.
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Wednesday, May 28, 2014
Recruiting 2015-- Ryan Adzima
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NJ.com report here. Adzima is currently ranked #37 in the state of New Jersey by NJ.com
247Sports page here.
This article from November 2nd, also features Adzima.
Hudl.com has highlight video.
Besides UMass, Rutgers, Maryland, Virginia and UConn have visited Adzima.
Wednesday--- May 28th, 2014
Behind the Steel Curtains says don't be shocked to see Rob Blanchflower make a serious bid to make the Steelers roster.
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Penn State's new Nittany Lion logo board is installed at Beaver Stadium.
Speaking of Penn State, a Bleacher Report writer says the UMass game is one contest Penn State fans can pencil in as a win right now.
Penn State's James Franklin and his staff have already gone through the planning stages for the Nittany Lion's first four games including UMass.
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Rant Sports says Vanderbilt has a manageable schedule for 2014.
The Commodores Blog "Anchor of Gold" says Vanderbilt has four easy wins in its OOC schedule and will make a bowl game in 2014.
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Florida drops FCS teams from its schedule.
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The Miami Herald report nearly half of the top-50 NFL draft players were ranked three star or lower by recruiting services.
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Penn State's new Nittany Lion logo board is installed at Beaver Stadium.
Speaking of Penn State, a Bleacher Report writer says the UMass game is one contest Penn State fans can pencil in as a win right now.
Penn State's James Franklin and his staff have already gone through the planning stages for the Nittany Lion's first four games including UMass.
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Rant Sports says Vanderbilt has a manageable schedule for 2014.
The Commodores Blog "Anchor of Gold" says Vanderbilt has four easy wins in its OOC schedule and will make a bowl game in 2014.
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Florida drops FCS teams from its schedule.
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The Miami Herald report nearly half of the top-50 NFL draft players were ranked three star or lower by recruiting services.
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Tuesday, May 27, 2014
Recruiting 2015-- Shelton Richardson
Several of the recruiting services report UMass has offered to Shelton Richardson, a 6-5 225 pound weak-side DE from Delray Beach, FL.
247Sports page here.
Ranked #19 in Palm County Florida.
Besides UMass, Shelton holds offers from Arkansas, Kentucky and Miami.
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247Sports page here.
Ranked #19 in Palm County Florida.
Besides UMass, Shelton holds offers from Arkansas, Kentucky and Miami.
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Tuesday--May 27th, 2014
Four MAC centers are on the Rimington Watch list.
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ESPN reports on how the new playoff affects the bowl system.
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Two college football teams played exhibition games in Europe yesterday.
You remember Fabian Hoeller played for the Cologne Falcons. The German football league's home page is here.
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Woes continue for FCS' historically black colleges. Back in the '60's and 70's the HCBU's fielded powerhouse teams were avoided by Southern teams including the SEC.
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The NY Giants are hoping for continued improvement from Michael Cox.
A Bleacher Report writer says Cox is probable the fastest back currently on the Giants roster.
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ESPN reports on how the new playoff affects the bowl system.
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Two college football teams played exhibition games in Europe yesterday.
You remember Fabian Hoeller played for the Cologne Falcons. The German football league's home page is here.
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Woes continue for FCS' historically black colleges. Back in the '60's and 70's the HCBU's fielded powerhouse teams were avoided by Southern teams including the SEC.
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The NY Giants are hoping for continued improvement from Michael Cox.
A Bleacher Report writer says Cox is probable the fastest back currently on the Giants roster.
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Monday, May 26, 2014
Recruiting 2015-- Malik Henderson
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He's a Rivals two-star recruit.
This VarsityPreps.com article features Henderson.
Huld.com has junior highlights.
Besides UMass, Henderson currently holds an offer from Alcorn State.
Memorial Day--May 26th, 2014
Hope everyone is having a safe and happy Memorial Day weekend. The weather has not been cooperative here in NH.
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The Steelers site "Behind the Steel Curtain" says its been a initiation by fire for Rob Blanchflower.
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This NFL Nation--Patriots site has an article that talks a lot about the Steelers and Rob Blanchflower.
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Steelers Depot reports Blanchflower is hoping to avoid a redshirt year.
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iSportsweb looks at three questions as the Steelers go into OTA's this week.
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Bleacher Report ranks Massachusetts #36 in state power rankings of its FBS teams.
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The Steelers site "Behind the Steel Curtain" says its been a initiation by fire for Rob Blanchflower.
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This NFL Nation--Patriots site has an article that talks a lot about the Steelers and Rob Blanchflower.
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Steelers Depot reports Blanchflower is hoping to avoid a redshirt year.
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iSportsweb looks at three questions as the Steelers go into OTA's this week.
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Bleacher Report ranks Massachusetts #36 in state power rankings of its FBS teams.
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Saturday, May 24, 2014
Recruiting 2015- Nolan Borgersen
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NJ.com article here.
Borgersen is a Rivals three-star recruit.
Partial quote from a January 8th article from Scout.com on Borgersen:
The multidimensional receiver, who lined up both outside and in the slot, hauled in 85 catches for 1,889 yards and 26 touchdowns. He had three four-touchdown games and one outing where he produced 247 yards and a score.
Hudl.com has video.
Borgersen has FCS offers from Fordham, New Hampshire and Monmouth.
Saturday---May 24th, 2014
The UMass website has a down-loadable .pdf with details on a sweepstakes to win two tickets to the UMass-BC game.
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Leominster's Sentinel & Enterprise has a feature on Rob Blanchflower's selection by the Steelers.
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The Nation Football Post looks at the top contenders for the first college football FBS playoffs.
Reserve your college football championship tickets with a stock market twist.
ESPN says expansion of the playoffs is inevitable.
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The Penn State blog "Black Shoe Diaries" says all the Nittany Lions running backs are awesome.
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The Nation Football Post looks at the top contenders for the first college football FBS playoffs.
Reserve your college football championship tickets with a stock market twist.
ESPN says expansion of the playoffs is inevitable.
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The Penn State blog "Black Shoe Diaries" says all the Nittany Lions running backs are awesome.
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Friday, May 23, 2014
Recruiting 2015-- Ted Field II
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I've blogged about Field before.
NJ.com story here.
Besides UMass, Field has offers from Rutgers and Temple.
Friday-- May 23rd, 2013
Nick Kaminsky of "The Box" looks at Boston College's 2014 schedule and predicts an easy win over the Minutemen.
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Hustle Belt looks at the PAC-12's NCAA football reforms in relation to the MAC.
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It's a slow news day for college football, but some days are like that.
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Want to read a great commencement speech? Check out Admiral McRaven's speech to the University of Texas' grads.
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Hustle Belt looks at the PAC-12's NCAA football reforms in relation to the MAC.
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It's a slow news day for college football, but some days are like that.
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Want to read a great commencement speech? Check out Admiral McRaven's speech to the University of Texas' grads.
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Thursday, May 22, 2014
Recruiting 2015--Dave Tolentino II
NJ.com updates the recruiting status of Dave Tolentino, a 6-2 280 pound NT/OG from St. Peters Prep in New Jersey. I blogged about Tolentino back in February.
NJ. Com article here.
Tolentino is ranked #47 in New Jersey. He currently holds offers from UMass, Rutgers, Virginia, Nebraska and UConn.
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NJ. Com article here.
Tolentino is ranked #47 in New Jersey. He currently holds offers from UMass, Rutgers, Virginia, Nebraska and UConn.
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Thursday--may 22nd, 2014
Dan Malone reports the Sun Belt Conference is not seek expansion right now.
Jesse Allen of Hustle Belt comments.
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Liberty thinks the door is still open.
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The Wall Street Journal says if you want a successful NFL draft, pick players who received their degree.
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A horse named after Victor Cruz ran in the Preakness.
Cruz liked the Giants drafting Odell Beckham, but still has a sore spot on the draft.
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Boise State blasts the proposed NCAA "reforms".
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SB Nation looks at the toughest coaching jobs in college---- the service academies.
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Jesse Allen of Hustle Belt comments.
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Liberty thinks the door is still open.
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The Wall Street Journal says if you want a successful NFL draft, pick players who received their degree.
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A horse named after Victor Cruz ran in the Preakness.
Cruz liked the Giants drafting Odell Beckham, but still has a sore spot on the draft.
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Boise State blasts the proposed NCAA "reforms".
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SB Nation looks at the toughest coaching jobs in college---- the service academies.
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Wednesday, May 21, 2014
Recruiting 2015---DeLonte Murray
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Scout.com page here.
Hudl.com has video.
This article from August 2013 says Lackawanna has a reputation for developing offensive linemen and mentions Murray.
Besides UMass, Kansas, Oklahoma, South Alabama, South Florida, Temple, UCF and Utah State are showing interest.
Wednesday--May 21st, 2014
Matty V. looks at the PAC-12's proposals to change the NCAA and their potential impact on smaller schools.
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Matty also has an article on UMass assistant AD Jaime Seguin leaving Amherst. Quote from the article:
"With UMass in the midst of trying to navigate its conference alignment and improve its football program, it will be interesting to see if the school hires a candidate with skills and connections in that area."
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Anthony Dima was waived by the Browns.
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Undrafted TE Justin Perillo is trying to make the Green Bay Packers. He was a three-year stater for Maine. Article mentions UMass.
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ESPN Pittsburgh looks at the Steelers TE situation.
The Steelers Depot says making Pittsburgh's practice roster seldom leads to playing for the team.
Inside Slant says there is room for Blanchflower on the Steelers.
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A Bleacher Report writer picks Toledo to win the 2014 MAC crown.
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A forty foot sink hole opens in Austin Peay's stadium.
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Matty also has an article on UMass assistant AD Jaime Seguin leaving Amherst. Quote from the article:
"With UMass in the midst of trying to navigate its conference alignment and improve its football program, it will be interesting to see if the school hires a candidate with skills and connections in that area."
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Anthony Dima was waived by the Browns.
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Undrafted TE Justin Perillo is trying to make the Green Bay Packers. He was a three-year stater for Maine. Article mentions UMass.
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ESPN Pittsburgh looks at the Steelers TE situation.
The Steelers Depot says making Pittsburgh's practice roster seldom leads to playing for the team.
Inside Slant says there is room for Blanchflower on the Steelers.
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A Bleacher Report writer picks Toledo to win the 2014 MAC crown.
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A forty foot sink hole opens in Austin Peay's stadium.
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