Kyle Grabowski of the Hampshire Gazetter has an update on UMass practice. Minutemen TE Josiah Johnson is rooting for former teammate Mac Jones. Johnson is a pretty good athlete. He had 12 catches for 139 yards and 2 TD's in 2019.
Being able to dump down to the TE is a QB's friend when there is a pass rush. Making the defense pay on an all out rush helps the offense compete.
Kyle also said DB Noah Boykin was back in pads. Boykin''s return will make a talented UMass secondary even better.
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College Football News previews the UMass-Pitt game and predicts a 51-6 Panther victory.
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Yahoo Sports thinks Eastern Michigan will go 4-1 against its opening games of Wisconsin, UMass, Texas State and Northern Illinois.
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The Post-Gazette has 10 thoughts before Pitt's opening game against UMass.
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Maine learns more about itself as Fall practice winds down.
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BTW, UConn opens TOMORROW at Fresno State. The Bulldogs are a heavy favorite over the Huskies.
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