I took part in UMass A.D. Ryan Bamford's Twitter contest for UMass memorabilia collections. I received this really nice UMass shirt and UMass cap.
A big "thank-you" to Ryan and the UMass athletic dept!
BTW, Mrs. Blog took one look at that white shirt and told me "No way you're eating while wearing that shirt!". Food tends to jump on me :)
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The NCAA is allowing on campus voluntary athletic activities, so UMass players can return to campus. I would assume that includes weight-room and outside drills. NCAA notice here.
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Video from Coach Bell's message to Gridiron Club members. He comments on the improving football APR and recruiting.
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Speaking of recruiting UMass currently has three commits for the 2021 cycle. After 2020's outstanding recruiting class, 2021 is very important. It will get us to near FBS-level number of scholarship players. The 2021 season should be nearly a "level" playing field for the Minutemen.
I expect both Kenny Dudley Jr and Jamir Roberts to be rated two-star or higher later in 2020. I'm not sure how well 247Sports' central office is functioning during the corona virus shut-down.
I don't think I linked to Mike Traini's post on Kenny Dudley Jr's verbal to UMass.
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Lot 11, the UMass Football parking lot will now also function as a public access wireless location.
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Andy Katz expects fans will have to wear masks at college football games this fall.
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ESPN says if no college football, schools could lose up to $4 billion in revenues in 2020.
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