Wednesday, August 19, 2015

Wednesday--August 19th, 2015

The UMass website has a post on the Minutemen's first fall practice.

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Dan Malone reports Mark Whipple says Blake Frohnapfel is working at "another level" this fall. The old level was pretty good. Just stay healthy, Blake!

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The UMass Daily Collegian reports on the first day of camp.

Anthony Chusano of the Collegian has a post on the Minutemen's defensive secondary.

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image by Dan Malone
Dan also reports on incoming freshman kicker Michael Caggiano.

Caggiano's UMass bio. There's not many college football fanbases in the country where maybe the top discussed recruit is a kicker, but UMass fans really hope Caggiano is the solution to two years of misery. As we've discussed here many times, UMass finished at or near the bottom of the MAC in most kicking and punting stats. We had five close losses in 2014. Most football gurus believe special teams decide about a third of all contests. If any of the freshman players have an open door to be an impact player and four-year starter, it's Caggiano.

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Matty Vautour says Blake Frohnapfel has a stronger foundation this year. Matty also reports the coaching staff hope to have Andrew Verboys take over as holder on kicks.

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The Buffalo Bulls talk about a new football era.

The Bulls return only four starters on defense.

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Wagner will play at BYU on October 24th. Former UMass player Greg Hilliard is one of the Seahawks top players. Hilliard's Wagner bio. The article also mentions former UMass player and coach Malik Hall.

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The MAC Conference goes to eight officials this year.

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A Bleacher Report writer ranks the MAC sixth in twelve conferences in running back strength.

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Sports Chat Place ranks UMass eighth in the thirteen team MAC.

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Mike Rosenburg has a post on the most-arrested football teams over the last five years. Twenty-four of the top-25 teams are Power Five squads.

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