UMass Football News--December 13th, 2017

With both the Early Signing Period and Letter-of-Intent day coming close, one unit that could use some three-star recruits is the UMass offensive line. The OL played better (as did the whole team) after the two-week break. But it had some serious struggles in the first six.

UMass gave up 46 sacks for the season. That's second-to-last in the NCAA. Hawaii collapsed the pocket the whole game with just their front four. Against Temple we hit a special teams and OL low point. Temple won by nine. They made three field goals and we missed three. The Minutemen gave up nine sacks and 11 tackles for loss. Despite that, Ford threw for 377 yards and 2 TD's. Not being able to run the ball against Power Five opponents is no disgrace, but 79 yards rushing against Coastal Carolina and 79 against Old Dominion is. We also got pushed around by Maine.

Starters listed in the 12/2/17 game notes for FIU:

Ray Thomas-Ishman LT SO GP 12

Jake Largay LG RSJR 12 GP

Derek Dumais C RSSO  GP 12

Lukas Kotler RG RSJR GP 12

Jack Driscoll RT RSSO GP 12 All-ECAC

Also on the roster:

Mike Yardi LG RSSO GP 10

James Reilly LT RSFR GP 9

Larnel Coleman RT RSFR GP 8

Dan DiNicola RG RSJR GP 12

Spencer Goldberg FR Redshirt

Jaylen Larry FR Redshirt

Brian Abosi FR Redshirt

David Weinstock FR Redshirt

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James Madison gives a ten year extension to Mike Houston. The Dukes are currently 13-0 and meet South Dakota State in the FCS playoffs Saturday.

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