The Manchester Union leader says Kennedy has narrowed his choices to Fordham, UMass, UNH and Yale.
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Tuesday, August 21, 2012
Recruiting 2013 ---Jake Kennedy II
I've blogged about UMass' offering to Jake Kennedy, 6-4 280 pound OL/DL from Amherst, NH before.
The Manchester Union leader says Kennedy has narrowed his choices to Fordham, UMass, UNH and Yale.
The Manchester Union leader says Kennedy has narrowed his choices to Fordham, UMass, UNH and Yale.
Tuesday--August 21st, 2012
Matty V. has a story that Mike Wegzyn has been officially named as the starter for UConn.
RSFR John Wallace and true freshman Michael Boland are in copetition for the starting role at RG.
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Harry Plumer of MassLive.com has a story of Coach Molnar discussing the UMass depth chart.
He also has a story about Stanley Andre being moved to DE.
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ESPN has Coach Molnar intrigued by rebuilding UMass.
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A Bleacher Report writer previews the Big East and has UConn fifth.
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MAC Conference previews (all by Fox News):
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RSFR John Wallace and true freshman Michael Boland are in copetition for the starting role at RG.
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Harry Plumer of MassLive.com has a story of Coach Molnar discussing the UMass depth chart.
He also has a story about Stanley Andre being moved to DE.
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ESPN has Coach Molnar intrigued by rebuilding UMass.
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A Bleacher Report writer previews the Big East and has UConn fifth.
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MAC Conference previews (all by Fox News):
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Monday, August 20, 2012
Monday--August 20th, 2012
The Boston Herald has a feature on Irish transfer Michael Cox.
Have you seen the new specialty uniforms for Notre Dame? Cox and Hafis Williams were lucky to escape!
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Wrentham Patch has a short article on RSFR Brandon Howard.
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Sentinel and Enterprise has a feature on Rob Blanchflower.
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State College.com has a story on former UMass assistant coach Ted Roof.
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Brandon London get lots of quotes in this article about the Larks win over Edmonton.
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CBS Sports says Jeromy Miles may have Bengals safety Taylor Mays feeling the heat.
More on Miles' INT here.
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SB Nation looks at the betting odds in the MAC for 2012.
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OOC opponent dept:
Why Indiana is thinking bigger this year.
Fans. Ya gotta love 'em.
Why Michigan is Rose Bowl bound.
Why Michigan won't even make Alabama break into a sweat.
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Remember to watch Emil Igwenagu and James Ihedigbo when New England and Philadelphia play tonight.
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Have you seen the new specialty uniforms for Notre Dame? Cox and Hafis Williams were lucky to escape!
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Wrentham Patch has a short article on RSFR Brandon Howard.
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Sentinel and Enterprise has a feature on Rob Blanchflower.
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State College.com has a story on former UMass assistant coach Ted Roof.
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Brandon London get lots of quotes in this article about the Larks win over Edmonton.
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CBS Sports says Jeromy Miles may have Bengals safety Taylor Mays feeling the heat.
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More on Miles' INT here.
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SB Nation looks at the betting odds in the MAC for 2012.
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OOC opponent dept:
Why Indiana is thinking bigger this year.
Fans. Ya gotta love 'em.
Why Michigan is Rose Bowl bound.
Why Michigan won't even make Alabama break into a sweat.
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Remember to watch Emil Igwenagu and James Ihedigbo when New England and Philadelphia play tonight.
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Sunday, August 19, 2012
Recruiting 2013-- Shelvick Henry
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TCPalm article here.
This article has a recruiting capsule on Henry.
Sunday--august 19th, 2012
MassLive's Harry Plumer has a story about the Minutemen's defensive line.
The "starters" are Chaz Thompson and Galen Clemons at DT with the DE's as Kevin Byrne and Stanley Andre. Also seeing playing time will be Hafis Williams, Brandon Potvin, Ryan Delaire, Daniel Maynes, Trey Seals and possibly Robert Kitching.
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The Berkshire Eagle says UMass has many options in the offensive backfield this year.
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The Associated Press says sophomores will play key roles for the UConn Huskies this year.
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The Boston Globe has a story about Emil Igwenagu looking to get his wings for the Eagles.
The Worcester Telegram has a story about Emil catching the eye of the Eagles.
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SB Nation has a story about the retirement of Boston College's AD Gene DeFilippo and reaction from Eagle bloggers.
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Victor Cruz took a big hit from LaRon Landry last night in the Giants win over the Jets.
It was a miserable night for the Jets, who basically had nothing on offense or defensive. Vlad Ducasse played the entire second half and seemed to play pretty good.
I did not see Julian Talley get in the game for the Giants.
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Jeremy Horne caught a 37-yard TD for the Chiefs in their 37-17 loss to St. Louis yesterday.
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The "starters" are Chaz Thompson and Galen Clemons at DT with the DE's as Kevin Byrne and Stanley Andre. Also seeing playing time will be Hafis Williams, Brandon Potvin, Ryan Delaire, Daniel Maynes, Trey Seals and possibly Robert Kitching.
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The Berkshire Eagle says UMass has many options in the offensive backfield this year.
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The Associated Press says sophomores will play key roles for the UConn Huskies this year.
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The Boston Globe has a story about Emil Igwenagu looking to get his wings for the Eagles.
The Worcester Telegram has a story about Emil catching the eye of the Eagles.
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SB Nation has a story about the retirement of Boston College's AD Gene DeFilippo and reaction from Eagle bloggers.
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Victor Cruz took a big hit from LaRon Landry last night in the Giants win over the Jets.
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I did not see Julian Talley get in the game for the Giants.
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Jeremy Horne caught a 37-yard TD for the Chiefs in their 37-17 loss to St. Louis yesterday.
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Saturday, August 18, 2012
Saturday -- July 18th, 2012
Matty V. has a report on the Minuteman's latest scrimmage.
Mentioned are Alan Williams at both RB and WR.
True Freshman Tajae Sharpe drew praise from Molnar.
The UMass kicking game was one of the weakest (except for kick returning) units in 2011. The Minutemen finished at or near the bottom of the league in field goal percentage (last), PA percentage (10th) and punting average (8th).
Matty V reports that true Freshman Blake Lucas is neck and neck with Brandon Levengood for kicking.
Jeff Strait is competing with JUCO Colter Johnson.
Coach Molnar mentioned Antoine Tharpe, Brian Dowling, Mike Cox, Jamar Smith and true Freshman Stacey Bedell as returners.
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Emil Igwenagu is in his own position battle in the Eagles preseason camp.
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Micah Taylor writes for Yahoo Sports how UMass became the Minutemen.
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SNY will televise the UMass-UConn game August 30th.
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Temple thinks they'll do better in the Big East the second time around.
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NorthJersey.com says Victor Cruz is hoping for another big day against the Jets.
The Republic reports Cruz and the Jets have a history.
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Brandon London had four catches for 91 yards against the Eskimos last night.
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Mentioned are Alan Williams at both RB and WR.
True Freshman Tajae Sharpe drew praise from Molnar.
The UMass kicking game was one of the weakest (except for kick returning) units in 2011. The Minutemen finished at or near the bottom of the league in field goal percentage (last), PA percentage (10th) and punting average (8th).
Matty V reports that true Freshman Blake Lucas is neck and neck with Brandon Levengood for kicking.
Jeff Strait is competing with JUCO Colter Johnson.
Coach Molnar mentioned Antoine Tharpe, Brian Dowling, Mike Cox, Jamar Smith and true Freshman Stacey Bedell as returners.
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Emil Igwenagu is in his own position battle in the Eagles preseason camp.
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Micah Taylor writes for Yahoo Sports how UMass became the Minutemen.
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SNY will televise the UMass-UConn game August 30th.
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Temple thinks they'll do better in the Big East the second time around.
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NorthJersey.com says Victor Cruz is hoping for another big day against the Jets.
The Republic reports Cruz and the Jets have a history.
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Brandon London had four catches for 91 yards against the Eskimos last night.
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Friday, August 17, 2012
Friday--August 17th, 2012
If you haven't seen the new UMass video, you need to see this. Turn your computer speakers up. It's a custom mix by DJ Steve Porter.
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Matty V. says RB Chris Burns is finally going to get his chance.
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Yahoo sports writer Taurus Londono remembers UMass football legends.
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Harry Plumber of MassLive has an article on some unique training methods used by UMass DB coach Jeff Burns.
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MAC Conference-mate Central Michigan is also going all-black.
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CBS Sports thinks UConn has had mediocre recruiting results so far in 2012.
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Victor was among the Giants who made a point of greeting the family of a Colorado shooting victum recently.
The NY it might be Round 2 when Victor Cruz faces off with Darrell Revis Saturday.
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CBS also has a best-case, worst-case season for Indiana football.
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Vanderbilt, on the other hand, is on a recruiting roll.
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Jeromy Miles had a nice INT during the Bengals game against the Falcons.
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Thursday, August 16, 2012
UMass Media Day 2012
First off, thanks to the UMass Media Relations Office for allowing me to attend! A lot of organizations would not be as accommodating------just because.
Congrats to John Sinnett on his baby daughter!
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UMass was in it's new maroon home uniforms. John Sinnett said that the other two versions (the all-black and road whites) have not yet been delivered.
Click on any of the images below and Blogger will display the full-rez version.
The new all-black helmets were available.
If you have never had a chance to talk with the UMass players, they are articulate kids. The players patently responded to press questions.
The printed Media Guide is still a work in progress. Many of the players were not listed.
One interesting tidbit from the material stated UMass will have live streaming video from Gillette for $9.95 month and $79.95 for the year.
I've set up a Picasa web album with 33 images from the event. The link is here.
Congrats to John Sinnett on his baby daughter!
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UMass was in it's new maroon home uniforms. John Sinnett said that the other two versions (the all-black and road whites) have not yet been delivered.
Click on any of the images below and Blogger will display the full-rez version.
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The printed Media Guide is still a work in progress. Many of the players were not listed.
One interesting tidbit from the material stated UMass will have live streaming video from Gillette for $9.95 month and $79.95 for the year.
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Thursday --July 16thg, 2012
The UMass website has video and an article from yesterday's Media Day.
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Matty V. has an article on the new UMass uniforms. Three jerseys: maroon, black and White with three pants of the same colors will give the Minutemen nine combinations.
MassLive also has an article on the new unis.
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The Boston Herald says the Minutemen are handing the offense off to Mike Wegzyn.
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The Berkshire Eagle says UMass is ready to go.
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Bowling Green DT Ted Ouellet is looking forward to playing in Gillette stadium.
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Preegame.com looks at the MAC East and has odds and predictions.
A Bleacher Report article predicts Ohio will win the MAC title.
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A Bleacher Report writer predicts one division of the Big Ten. He thinks Indiana will finish 6th with three wins.
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This Boston Herald article mentions Chris Koepplin.
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UConn had its Media Day Tuesday. Report here.
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ESPN New York says Victor Cruz can't wait to see the Jets again .
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Matty V. has an article on the new UMass uniforms. Three jerseys: maroon, black and White with three pants of the same colors will give the Minutemen nine combinations.
MassLive also has an article on the new unis.
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The Boston Herald says the Minutemen are handing the offense off to Mike Wegzyn.
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The Berkshire Eagle says UMass is ready to go.
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Bowling Green DT Ted Ouellet is looking forward to playing in Gillette stadium.
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Preegame.com looks at the MAC East and has odds and predictions.
A Bleacher Report article predicts Ohio will win the MAC title.
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A Bleacher Report writer predicts one division of the Big Ten. He thinks Indiana will finish 6th with three wins.
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This Boston Herald article mentions Chris Koepplin.
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UConn had its Media Day Tuesday. Report here.
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ESPN New York says Victor Cruz can't wait to see the Jets again .
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Wednesday, August 15, 2012
New UMass hat!
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Wednesday -- August 15th, 2012
Matty V. has a story about the UMass receivers at this stage of training camp.
Bob Blanchflower would be top TE. Redshirt Freshman Brandon Howard and Freshman 6-4 Derek Beck has been moved to TE from WR.
The article states that Marken Michel, Deion Walker and Brian Dowling are the staring receivers. I would speculate that Michel is the "X", Walker is the "Y" and Dowling would the slot or "Z".
True Freshman Tajae Sharpe and Bernard Davis are next in the depth chart.
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Harry Plumer of MassLive also has a feature on the UMass receivers.
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A Bleacher Report writer has "20 college teams whose season might be over by week #3". UMass OOC opponents UConn and Vanderbilt make the list.
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If a UMass fan from Connecticut wants to scout the Huskies for us, UConn will be holding open practices this week.
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Speaking for closed practices and football paranoia, the Wall Street Journal has a amusing article on the phenomenon.
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Football Scoop has an article featuring our conference-mate Ball State on the culture shock freshman go through.
"Freshman are always in shock no matter where you are, wherever you are in the country. They always think that they lift hard...they don't. They always think they run hard...they don't"
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The Giants Blog "Big Blue Review" lives up to its name by reviewing Victor Cruz's book.
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The CTPost reports that UConn FB Mike Osiecki has left the team.
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Bob Blanchflower would be top TE. Redshirt Freshman Brandon Howard and Freshman 6-4 Derek Beck has been moved to TE from WR.
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The article states that Marken Michel, Deion Walker and Brian Dowling are the staring receivers. I would speculate that Michel is the "X", Walker is the "Y" and Dowling would the slot or "Z".
True Freshman Tajae Sharpe and Bernard Davis are next in the depth chart.
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Harry Plumer of MassLive also has a feature on the UMass receivers.
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A Bleacher Report writer has "20 college teams whose season might be over by week #3". UMass OOC opponents UConn and Vanderbilt make the list.
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If a UMass fan from Connecticut wants to scout the Huskies for us, UConn will be holding open practices this week.
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Speaking for closed practices and football paranoia, the Wall Street Journal has a amusing article on the phenomenon.
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Football Scoop has an article featuring our conference-mate Ball State on the culture shock freshman go through.
"Freshman are always in shock no matter where you are, wherever you are in the country. They always think that they lift hard...they don't. They always think they run hard...they don't"
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The Giants Blog "Big Blue Review" lives up to its name by reviewing Victor Cruz's book.
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The CTPost reports that UConn FB Mike Osiecki has left the team.
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Tuesday, August 14, 2012
Tuesday--July 14th, 2012
Matty V. has a story about Don Brown being ready for UMass.
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More on the story of Kellen Pagel being out indefinitely. See yesterday's blog post for Matty V's article.
From the Globe.
And from Harry Plumer of MassLive.
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The Cleveland Plain Dealer previews the MAC East and UMass is not picked last.
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Yahoo Sports looks at the conference realignments and new faces in FBS football for 2012.
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Old Dominion is making an impact in recruiting, including getting a couple of verbals from recruits that had offers from UMass.
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Tyler Tetteleton will lead Ohio when the Bobcats become UMass' first ever home MAC game on Sept 29th.
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Northern Illinois knows that repeating as MAC West Champion won't be easy.
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Bleacher Report has a slide show on Vanderbilt's new uniform combinations.
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More on the story of Kellen Pagel being out indefinitely. See yesterday's blog post for Matty V's article.
From the Globe.
And from Harry Plumer of MassLive.
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The Cleveland Plain Dealer previews the MAC East and UMass is not picked last.
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Yahoo Sports looks at the conference realignments and new faces in FBS football for 2012.
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Old Dominion is making an impact in recruiting, including getting a couple of verbals from recruits that had offers from UMass.
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Tyler Tetteleton will lead Ohio when the Bobcats become UMass' first ever home MAC game on Sept 29th.
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Northern Illinois knows that repeating as MAC West Champion won't be easy.
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Bleacher Report has a slide show on Vanderbilt's new uniform combinations.
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Monday, August 13, 2012
Monday--August 13th, 2012
UPDATE: Matty V reveals that projected UMass starting QB Kellen Pagel is out for the remainder of training camp and for the UConn game.
Post concussion syndrome is nothing to fool with and all UMass fans wish Kellen a swift and complete recovery.
It now looks like RSFR Mike Wegzyn is in the lead for staring QB.
True Freshman A. J. Doyle is #2.
Senior QB Ian Shultis would be the #3. Shultis played in two games in 2010.
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Our old friends at the Maize and Blue Blog predict the MAC.
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UConn's 6-9 Danish recruit continues to draw a crowd.
CBS Sports has five questions for UConn football going into the 2012 season.
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OOC opponent Vanderbilt loses a potential starting LB.
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Victor Cruz is afraid replacement officials will lose control of the game.
The NY times has Victor cringing.
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Jeromy Miles had some extended playing time in the Bengals' win over the Jets.
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Hopefully, UMass' new uniforms will be better than this Virginia Tech idea.
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OT, but SB Nation has a Atlantic 10 season preview that has UMass #4 and a possible NCAA berth. They also pick Chaz Williams as Atlantic 10 Player-of-the-Year.
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Post concussion syndrome is nothing to fool with and all UMass fans wish Kellen a swift and complete recovery.
It now looks like RSFR Mike Wegzyn is in the lead for staring QB.
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Senior QB Ian Shultis would be the #3. Shultis played in two games in 2010.
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Our old friends at the Maize and Blue Blog predict the MAC.
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UConn's 6-9 Danish recruit continues to draw a crowd.
CBS Sports has five questions for UConn football going into the 2012 season.
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OOC opponent Vanderbilt loses a potential starting LB.
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Victor Cruz is afraid replacement officials will lose control of the game.
The NY times has Victor cringing.
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Jeromy Miles had some extended playing time in the Bengals' win over the Jets.
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Hopefully, UMass' new uniforms will be better than this Virginia Tech idea.
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OT, but SB Nation has a Atlantic 10 season preview that has UMass #4 and a possible NCAA berth. They also pick Chaz Williams as Atlantic 10 Player-of-the-Year.
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Sunday, August 12, 2012
Suday---July 12th, 2012
The NY Times says Victor Cruz worked to remain grounded.
NJ.com states that Cruz uses preseason games to get used to contact once again.
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The NY Daily News has a feature on Julian Talley and his connection with UMass and Victor Cruz.
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Jeremy Horne shakes hands with Chiefs QB Matt Cassel.
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Rant Sports doesn't think the Eagles will keep Emil Igwenagu.
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Vanderbilt has a strong scrimmage, loses a linebacker.
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Indiana lands a four-star recruit. The Hoosiers don't get many of those.
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Phil Steele releases his initial 2012 power ratings. UMass is the highest of the four expansion teams.
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NJ.com states that Cruz uses preseason games to get used to contact once again.
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The NY Daily News has a feature on Julian Talley and his connection with UMass and Victor Cruz.
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Jeremy Horne shakes hands with Chiefs QB Matt Cassel.
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Rant Sports doesn't think the Eagles will keep Emil Igwenagu.
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Vanderbilt has a strong scrimmage, loses a linebacker.
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Indiana lands a four-star recruit. The Hoosiers don't get many of those.
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Phil Steele releases his initial 2012 power ratings. UMass is the highest of the four expansion teams.
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Saturday, August 11, 2012
Recruiting 2014--Dashawn Darden
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Scout.com page with a sophomore video interview here.
247 Sports page here.
Drawing interest from Georgia Tech and Syracuse.
Saturday---August 11th, 2012
Matty V. has a trio of articles:
Kellen Pagel returns to practice Thursday---sort of.
UConn Coach Paul Pasqualoni makes positive noises about an annual UMass-UConn game. The return of UMass-UConn would be a great thing for the schools and New England football. In addition, because it would be a bus series, both schools would make money. Positive cash flow makes all kinds of good things happen.
The second article says Pagel was out again Friday.
Notre Dame transfer Deion Walker is enjoying his expierence at UMass.
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Harry Plumer has another story about Friday's quarterback situation.
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Speaking of UConn, the Huskies just added a 6-9 OL --------from Denmark.
The Huskies have been taking some hits in training camp.
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An NBC Sports writer predicts the MAC.
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Victor Cruz had a nice reception in the Giants loss to the Jaguars.
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Indiana hopes growing pains are so 2011.
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Terry Bowden is trying to put the zip back in Akron.
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Kellen Pagel returns to practice Thursday---sort of.
UConn Coach Paul Pasqualoni makes positive noises about an annual UMass-UConn game. The return of UMass-UConn would be a great thing for the schools and New England football. In addition, because it would be a bus series, both schools would make money. Positive cash flow makes all kinds of good things happen.
The second article says Pagel was out again Friday.
Notre Dame transfer Deion Walker is enjoying his expierence at UMass.
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Harry Plumer has another story about Friday's quarterback situation.
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Speaking of UConn, the Huskies just added a 6-9 OL --------from Denmark.
The Huskies have been taking some hits in training camp.
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An NBC Sports writer predicts the MAC.
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Victor Cruz had a nice reception in the Giants loss to the Jaguars.
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Indiana hopes growing pains are so 2011.
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Terry Bowden is trying to put the zip back in Akron.
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Friday, August 10, 2012
Friday---July 10th, 2012
I watched Coach Molnar's interview during the Patriot's halftime. One thing I like about Coach Molnar is his straightforward style. He makes declarative statements. That's a big change from Coach Morris who's obtuse interviews I found irritating. He had a politician's knack of answering a question while saying nothing.
Matty V. has a story and a video clip from Coach Molnar's intereview.
Matty had another article on Coach Molnar meeting Coach Calipari.
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Chris Koepplin split the kicking duties at the game last night. The announcers praised him for having a "big leg". His only kickoff after a TD went for a touchback.
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Harry Plumer of MassLive has a UMass training camp update. He reports that freshman QB A.J. Doyle is making rapid progress.
Plumer also has a feature on new UMass defensive line coach Dave Sollazzo. Coach Sollazzo's UMass bio here.
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Yahoo Sports has "Who went where in coaching in 2012".
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Meanwhile, optimism reigns at MAC conference-mate Buffalo.
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MAC Blog "Hustle Belt" looks at the preseason conference rankings for the last couple of years.
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The Mercury News looks at Victor Cruz's take on the epochal Giants overtime win against the 49rs at Candlestick Park last year.
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UConn sophomore QB Mike Nebrich abruptly announced he will leave the Huskies.
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Indiana awards scholarships to seven walk-ons.
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Mrs Blog and I will get to see Vanderbilt's new jumbotron.
Sporting News thinks that Coach Franklin has Vandy eating Tennessee's lunch in recruiting.
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Matty V. has a story and a video clip from Coach Molnar's intereview.
Matty had another article on Coach Molnar meeting Coach Calipari.
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Chris Koepplin split the kicking duties at the game last night. The announcers praised him for having a "big leg". His only kickoff after a TD went for a touchback.
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Harry Plumer of MassLive has a UMass training camp update. He reports that freshman QB A.J. Doyle is making rapid progress.
Plumer also has a feature on new UMass defensive line coach Dave Sollazzo. Coach Sollazzo's UMass bio here.
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Yahoo Sports has "Who went where in coaching in 2012".
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Meanwhile, optimism reigns at MAC conference-mate Buffalo.
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MAC Blog "Hustle Belt" looks at the preseason conference rankings for the last couple of years.
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The Mercury News looks at Victor Cruz's take on the epochal Giants overtime win against the 49rs at Candlestick Park last year.
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UConn sophomore QB Mike Nebrich abruptly announced he will leave the Huskies.
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Indiana awards scholarships to seven walk-ons.
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Mrs Blog and I will get to see Vanderbilt's new jumbotron.
Sporting News thinks that Coach Franklin has Vandy eating Tennessee's lunch in recruiting.
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Thursday, August 09, 2012
Thursday--July 9th, 2012
Matty V. has a list of NFL preseason games with former Minutemen participating.
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Tickets are available for UMass-UConn as of yesterday. The UMass ticket portal is here. Tickets for the UMass game are only $15.00! I just picked up tickets for Mrs Blog and I.
Let's have a big UMass contingent at Rentschler.
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The UMass roster has some edits. Several of the true freshmen have numbers.
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The Jets waived John Griffin. AFAIK, Griffin DNP so far in training camp because of an injury.
ESPN has another post on Griffin.
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Vlad Ducasse lost his bid to be starting guard for the Jets to Matt Slauson.
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Saturday Blitz takes another look at Stony Brook and Albany's move to the CAA.
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Two more Penn State recruits decommit.
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Tickets are available for UMass-UConn as of yesterday. The UMass ticket portal is here. Tickets for the UMass game are only $15.00! I just picked up tickets for Mrs Blog and I.
Let's have a big UMass contingent at Rentschler.
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The UMass roster has some edits. Several of the true freshmen have numbers.
- Derek Beck wearing #34 (last worn by Kumar Davis)
- Jaurice Jones wearing #4 (last worn by Torey Esalomi)
- Rodney Mills wearing #22 (last worn by Jonathan Hernandez)
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The Jets waived John Griffin. AFAIK, Griffin DNP so far in training camp because of an injury.
ESPN has another post on Griffin.
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Vlad Ducasse lost his bid to be starting guard for the Jets to Matt Slauson.
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Saturday Blitz takes another look at Stony Brook and Albany's move to the CAA.
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Two more Penn State recruits decommit.
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Wednesday, August 08, 2012
Wednesday --August 8th, 2012
Matty V. has a story about the rule changes in the kicking game. UMass special teams coordinator Roderick Plummer says "It changes everything."
Sophomore Brian Dowling is likely to be in the mix for kick returner again this year.
Kellen Pagel is still out.
The Fall roster is still not up.
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MassLive's Harry Plumer has a story about freshman who might make an impact right away for UMass. Fixed link. Sorry!
Trey Dudley-Giles and D'Metrius Williams are mentioned.
Coach Molnar praised Stacey Bedell and said he had a chance to play at RB this year for the Minutemen. One recruiting service called Bedell a "steal" for Minutemen. It would be nice not to have to break his redshirt. It would be a good thing to have his talents for four full years.
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The MAC Blog "Hustle Belt" has another good effort in its "getting to know the Minutemen" series by profiling the top five offensive players at UMass since 1990.
They also have a MAC positional cheat sheet.
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The Boston Herald features UMass senior and Brockton native Darren Thellen.
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Bleacher Report has a story about teams with new coaches and ranks UMass with Coach Molnar as #21. If the Minutemen win 4 to 5 games like the article thinks, Coach Molnar will be MAC Coach-of-the-Year and be in the running for national awards.
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Another Bleacher Report article says Taylor Mays will start ahead of Jeromy Miles.
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The Hour says UConn is trying to deal with some holes in their defensive line.
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This may be the last year Phil Steele publishes a FCS preview magazine.
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Sophomore Brian Dowling is likely to be in the mix for kick returner again this year.
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Kellen Pagel is still out.
The Fall roster is still not up.
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MassLive's Harry Plumer has a story about freshman who might make an impact right away for UMass. Fixed link. Sorry!
Trey Dudley-Giles and D'Metrius Williams are mentioned.
Coach Molnar praised Stacey Bedell and said he had a chance to play at RB this year for the Minutemen. One recruiting service called Bedell a "steal" for Minutemen. It would be nice not to have to break his redshirt. It would be a good thing to have his talents for four full years.
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The MAC Blog "Hustle Belt" has another good effort in its "getting to know the Minutemen" series by profiling the top five offensive players at UMass since 1990.
They also have a MAC positional cheat sheet.
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The Boston Herald features UMass senior and Brockton native Darren Thellen.
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Bleacher Report has a story about teams with new coaches and ranks UMass with Coach Molnar as #21. If the Minutemen win 4 to 5 games like the article thinks, Coach Molnar will be MAC Coach-of-the-Year and be in the running for national awards.
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Another Bleacher Report article says Taylor Mays will start ahead of Jeromy Miles.
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The Hour says UConn is trying to deal with some holes in their defensive line.
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This may be the last year Phil Steele publishes a FCS preview magazine.
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Tuesday, August 07, 2012
Tuesday--August 7th, 2012
UPDATE: The UMass website has a story and video from the Minutemen's fourth day of practice.
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Matty V. has a story that says Kellen Pagel is still out with an undisclosed injury.
Matty also lists five players from the Spring Roster that are no longer with the team:
The same article stated true freshmen Tajae Sharp and Dalvin Battle have impressed in camp so far. Both are wide receivers.
Battle was a 5-11 175-pound RB from Fort Meyers, FL.
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Harry Plumer of MassLive looks at the changes in the UMass defense.
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Speaking of quarterbacks, the MAC blog "Hustle Belt" looks at the league's QB's for 2012.
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CBS Sports says Victor Cruz is loving life.
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Jets lineman Matt Slauson says Vlad Ducasse deserves a shot.
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A Bleacher Report writer looks at Travis Tripucka's battle to win a spot on the Rams roster.
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Keepers College Football ratings has UMass 5th in the MAC East.
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UConn will have two reinforcements in their receiving corps.
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Indiana's coach doesn't want the Hoosiers' QB's wearing dresses.
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The Vanderbilt Blog "Anchor of Gold" thinks anything less than a bowl bid will be a disappointment for the Commodores .
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Baseball fans: drunk or idots?
I watched a number of fan interference calls at the Red Sox game last night. What really blows my mind is watching fans beg for the ball while it is in play...
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Matty V. has a story that says Kellen Pagel is still out with an undisclosed injury.
Matty also lists five players from the Spring Roster that are no longer with the team:
- Chase Danska WR
- Andre Hill WR
- Anddy Moas OL
- Jerome Lewis TE
- John McGrath TE
The same article stated true freshmen Tajae Sharp and Dalvin Battle have impressed in camp so far. Both are wide receivers.
Battle was a 5-11 175-pound RB from Fort Meyers, FL.
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Harry Plumer of MassLive looks at the changes in the UMass defense.
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Speaking of quarterbacks, the MAC blog "Hustle Belt" looks at the league's QB's for 2012.
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CBS Sports says Victor Cruz is loving life.
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Jets lineman Matt Slauson says Vlad Ducasse deserves a shot.
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A Bleacher Report writer looks at Travis Tripucka's battle to win a spot on the Rams roster.
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Keepers College Football ratings has UMass 5th in the MAC East.
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UConn will have two reinforcements in their receiving corps.
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Indiana's coach doesn't want the Hoosiers' QB's wearing dresses.
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The Vanderbilt Blog "Anchor of Gold" thinks anything less than a bowl bid will be a disappointment for the Commodores .
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Baseball fans: drunk or idots?
I watched a number of fan interference calls at the Red Sox game last night. What really blows my mind is watching fans beg for the ball while it is in play...
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Monday, August 06, 2012
Monday---July 6th, 2012
UMass has a story and video from the third day of practice.
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Harry Plumer has an article on the first two days of Fall practice. Note that Mike Wegzyn took all the snaps. The article also has possible information about the Minutemen's new uniforms.
UMass Sophomore WR Marken Michel gets a positive mention.
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UMass still does not have the Fall 2012 roster up. Hopefully that's a good thing.
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The Hour has UConn Football roaring into the 2012 season. Shouldn't that be howling?
The Exanminer has Chandler Whitmer as UConn's top dog.
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The Giants defense is sick of hearing those "Cruuuz!" chants.
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UMass OOC opponent Indiana is hoping for improvement despite some player turnover.
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Thousands of fans turned out for Vanderbilt's first practice.
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Harry Plumer has an article on the first two days of Fall practice. Note that Mike Wegzyn took all the snaps. The article also has possible information about the Minutemen's new uniforms.
UMass Sophomore WR Marken Michel gets a positive mention.
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UMass still does not have the Fall 2012 roster up. Hopefully that's a good thing.
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The Hour has UConn Football roaring into the 2012 season. Shouldn't that be howling?
The Exanminer has Chandler Whitmer as UConn's top dog.
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The Giants defense is sick of hearing those "Cruuuz!" chants.
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UMass OOC opponent Indiana is hoping for improvement despite some player turnover.
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Thousands of fans turned out for Vanderbilt's first practice.
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Recruiting 2013---Enoch Asante
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ESPN page here.
Asante was a Valley Division All-Star as a Junior.
All-Nike NY Combine Team.
Highlight video here (requires MicroSoft Silverlight).
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Sunday, August 05, 2012
Recruiting 2013-- Ishmael Hyman
ESPN says UMass has offered to Ishmael Hyman, a 6-0 170 pound WR from Holmdel, NJ.
Rivals page here.
ESPN page here.
A post on him from April.
UMass not on his top five on July 5th.
Besides UMass, Hyman has offers from Boston College, Bowling Green, Buffalo, Kansas, Purdue and Rutgers. He also has offers from FCS JMU and Old Dominion.
Sunday -- July 5th, 2012
The UMass website has a video update and story from Day 2 of the fall practice. Coach Molnar said the Minutemen would go in pads and helmets today.
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The MAC Blog "Hustle Belt" looks at MAC running backs for 2012.
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The official Eagles Blog says versatility is Emil Igwenagu's middle name.
On the first day of training camp Emil pancaked an Eagle linebacker.
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Phil Steele quantifies home field edge for all 124 FBS teams.
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The Sun-Chronical says the Big East is poised for a bigger stage.
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The BC Blog "BC Interrupted" looks at changes in FCS football in the Northeast.
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The MAC Blog "Hustle Belt" looks at MAC running backs for 2012.
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On the first day of training camp Emil pancaked an Eagle linebacker.
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Phil Steele quantifies home field edge for all 124 FBS teams.
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The Sun-Chronical says the Big East is poised for a bigger stage.
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The BC Blog "BC Interrupted" looks at changes in FCS football in the Northeast.
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Saturday, August 04, 2012
Recruiting 2013--- Tampa Bay recruiting update
The Tampa Bay Times has a long article on the status of college recruiting in the Tampa Bay area.
The article mentions the MAC and UMass a number of times.
Nearly every college football publication ranks Florida as the #1 source of football talent in the USA. This Beacher Report article is just one of them.
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The article mentions the MAC and UMass a number of times.
Nearly every college football publication ranks Florida as the #1 source of football talent in the USA. This Beacher Report article is just one of them.
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Saturday--July 4th, 2012
Matty V report that Kellen Pagel is the Minutemen's #1 quarterback.
All Minutemen fans wish Kellen good luck this season. UMass needs improved QB play to be competitive this year.
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Matty also has a story on UMass' advertisement blitz in the eastern part of the state.
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The UMass website has a story and video from the opening day of training camp.
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Boston.com says Coach Molnar was up early yesterday.
The Boston Herald says UMass got right to work.
MassLive says the practice started with competition. Harry Plumer reports the transfers Deion Walker, Hafis Williams and Mike Cox all worked with the first teams.
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The Globe has an article featuring the MAC, amazingly.
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Comcast Sports Philly reports that Coach Andy Reid had good words about Emil Igwenagu.
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It was the first day of practice for UConn also.
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Long Island Newsday reports that Albany and Stony Brook are moving to the CAA.
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All Minutemen fans wish Kellen good luck this season. UMass needs improved QB play to be competitive this year.
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Matty also has a story on UMass' advertisement blitz in the eastern part of the state.
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The UMass website has a story and video from the opening day of training camp.
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Boston.com says Coach Molnar was up early yesterday.
The Boston Herald says UMass got right to work.
MassLive says the practice started with competition. Harry Plumer reports the transfers Deion Walker, Hafis Williams and Mike Cox all worked with the first teams.
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The Globe has an article featuring the MAC, amazingly.
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Comcast Sports Philly reports that Coach Andy Reid had good words about Emil Igwenagu.
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It was the first day of practice for UConn also.
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Long Island Newsday reports that Albany and Stony Brook are moving to the CAA.
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Friday, August 03, 2012
Friday--August 3rd, 2012
Matty V. says UMass will be doing things different when the Minutemen open camp today.
MassLive has a training camp article here.
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OOC opponent Vanderbilt's schedule according the Coaches Poll.
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ISportsWEB looks at Michigan's schedule and gives predictions.
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CBS Sports previews the MAC.
The DeCalb Daily Chronicle predicts the MAC champion.
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The Hartford Courant has an article on UConn's opening camp.
UConn named Chandler Witmer as their provisional starting QB.
The UConn Blog has more.
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Image of Jeremy Horne from Kansas City training camp.
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MassLive has a training camp article here.
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OOC opponent Vanderbilt's schedule according the Coaches Poll.
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ISportsWEB looks at Michigan's schedule and gives predictions.
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CBS Sports previews the MAC.
The DeCalb Daily Chronicle predicts the MAC champion.
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The Hartford Courant has an article on UConn's opening camp.
UConn named Chandler Witmer as their provisional starting QB.
The UConn Blog has more.
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Thursday, August 02, 2012
Thursday --July 2nd, 2012
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The Indiana blog "Crimson Quarry" looks at the UMass-Hoosiers game.
A Buckeye Blog looks at Indiana.
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OOC opponent Vanderbilt is on a hot streak in recruiting.
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UConn loses Graham Stewart for the season.
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The Giants Blog "Big Blue" looks at the G-Men's receiving corps during training camp and concludes Jullian Talley hasn't done much so far.
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CBS Sports make bowl predictions for 2012 and the MAC gets six slots if I counted right.
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Seven Penn State players may be on the move.
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Former UMass assistant coach (1999-2003) Paul Gorham has been seriously ill. Mark Whipple steps in to help.
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The MAC Blog "Hustle Belt" reviews the MAC WR's for 2012.
Hustle Belt also has a history of MAC NCAA violations.
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Emil Igwenagu caught a TD pass in the Eagles practice yesterday.
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The CBC has a story on the Allouettes' receivers that has a lot of quotes from Brandon London. He's the leading WR for the Larks, BTW. He's also made the CFL's top ten list.
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Wednesday, August 01, 2012
Wednesday--August 1st, 2012
FBS football is getting close, guys!
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The Hartford Courant reports the UMMB will appear at the UConn game on August 30th. The UMass Marching Band was always I-A.
The Huskies are picked sixth in the Big East
UMass' first ever FBS Vegas line.
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Comcast Sports Philly has a long article about Emil Igwenagu's bid to make the Eagles.
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The Bangor Daily News has more on the UMass-Maine game in 2013. This would be the kind of game that would be excellent for a renovated McGuirk. We could keep some of our New England roots and have a winnable bowl-counting game.
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Opposing Views looks at the 2012 MAC.
The MAC blog "Hustle Belt" looks at the league's offensive lines for 2012. The feeling here is that the Minutemen O-line is one of the most FBS-ready units on the team. If they have somebody to block for, they will be good.
SB Nation has a video preview of the upcoming MAC football season.
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With a number of FBS teams banned from bowls, there won't be enough teams to fill the slots. That means South Alabama is in the running for a bowl slot. If UMass were eligible this year, so would the Minutemen.
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Penn State's #1 running back Silas Redd leaves for USC.
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The Hartford Courant reports the UMMB will appear at the UConn game on August 30th. The UMass Marching Band was always I-A.
The Huskies are picked sixth in the Big East
UMass' first ever FBS Vegas line.
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Comcast Sports Philly has a long article about Emil Igwenagu's bid to make the Eagles.
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The Bangor Daily News has more on the UMass-Maine game in 2013. This would be the kind of game that would be excellent for a renovated McGuirk. We could keep some of our New England roots and have a winnable bowl-counting game.
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Opposing Views looks at the 2012 MAC.
The MAC blog "Hustle Belt" looks at the league's offensive lines for 2012. The feeling here is that the Minutemen O-line is one of the most FBS-ready units on the team. If they have somebody to block for, they will be good.
SB Nation has a video preview of the upcoming MAC football season.
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With a number of FBS teams banned from bowls, there won't be enough teams to fill the slots. That means South Alabama is in the running for a bowl slot. If UMass were eligible this year, so would the Minutemen.
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Penn State's #1 running back Silas Redd leaves for USC.
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