Saturday, August 26, 2017

Game Day---Hawaii 2017

OK, it's finally Game Day. Entering our sixth season in FBS, it's been a long tough road for UMass fans, coaches and players. Today the Minutemen have a chance to break the meme and start 2017 with a win. This UMass team has the most talent since we've gone FBS. The Minutemen need to put it together and make some football plays today.

For me, it's the start of my 41st consecutive year with UMass season tickets. I'd really like to drive back to New Hampshire with a win in my pocket.

Win or lose, I'll be there rooting for the Minutemen

Go UMass!!!!

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NOTE: Dish channel 449 has the TV feed for the game here in New Hampshire.

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Long-time Amherst youth football coach Larry Smith will serve as an honorary game captain for the Hawaii game.

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Matty Vautour reports UMass is looking for a rare good start to the season.

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Mike Traini of "Fight Massachusetts" has a game preview of UMass vs Hawaii.

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Hawaii New Now, with an interview in front of McGuirk stadium, says Hawaii is preparing for UMass with attention to details.

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The Mountain West Connection predicts a 37-31 Warriors victory.

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247Sports picks UMass to cover the spread and win the game.

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West Hawaii Today says the Warriors are familiar with trips to far away places.

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The Boston Herald has three up and three down for Minutemen football in 2017.

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Howard Herman of the Berkshire Eagle reports on UMass' opening game.

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Underdog Dynasty predicts a shootout and a close UMass victory.

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Fellow Independent New Mexico State releases some future game schedules, but no games with the Minutemen as yet.

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The Post and Courier reports Coastal Carolina is embracing the challenge of moving up to FBS.

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