Matty V says UMass is ready to bounce back. He also states UMass has a wide-eyed walk-through at Gillette. Matty Vautour and Matt Goldstein pick the winners in week #8.
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The UMass website has some video and quotes of Friday's walk-through at Gillette Stadium.
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The Boston Herald says UMass-UNH on a big stage.
The Worcester Telegram says local players Bob Blanchflower, Andrew Kervis and Jonathan Hernandez are playing in the big time.
The Laconia Citizen says UMass-UNH are ready for a historic clash.
The Enterprise news says Brockton's Darren Thellen has settled in at safety for UMass.
NESN.com says UMass and UNH are thrilled to be playing at Gillette Stadium.
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UNH LB Matt Evans is the leading tackler in the CAA.
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UNH suspended football player Jerome Wilkins has been receiving support. Wilkins has been released under a $50K bail.
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CAA Game Day is is here. Reminder: Delaware -William & Mary is on Comcast Sports New England at 12:00 Noon.
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UPDATE: From the Gillette Stadium:
1. Driving Directions To Gillette Stadium. For driving instructions to the stadium go to:
Gillette stadium directions.
2. Tailgating. All parking lots except those directly adjacent to the retail stores and the movie theatre are open for tailgating. Tailgating is permitted AFTER 12:30 p.m. Fans are encouraged to use the numbers on the light poles to assist in locating friends during the tailgating period.
3. Parking.
a. Fans arriving from I-495 (South) will park in the South lots of Gillette Stadium. These lots are on both sides of Route 1.
b. Fans arriving from I-95 (Boston) will park in the North lots of Gillette Stadium. These lots are on both sides of Route 1.
c. Fans with parking passes for either the West Club or East Club Lots will enter at P8 (from I-495) or P1 (from I-95).
d. All spectator buses will park on the stadium side of Route 1 by entering either P8 (from the South) or P6 (from the North). UMass buses will park in Lot 20 by entering P8. UNH buses will park in Lot 22 by entering either P1 or P6.
e. Post-game. There is to be no post-game tailgating in the parking lots.
4. Entertainment.
a. The band Changes In Lattitudes will play on the Patriot Place Plaza stage beginning at 11:30 a.m.
b. The UMass Minuteman Band will conduct a pep rally on the Patriot Place Plaza at 1:30 p.m.
c. The UNH band will conduct a pep rally at Bar Louie at 1:30 p.m.
5. Stadium Gates. The stadium gates will open at 2 p.m. for the 3:30 p.m. kick-off. It is strongly recommended that fans do NOT wait until 3:30 p.m. to enter the stadium as lines will be long. Fans are encouraged to enter the stadium early.
6. Ticket Office. The Gillette Stadium Ticket Office will open at 11 a.m. The Ticket Office is located in the Patriot Place Plaza near the ProShop and CBS Scene.
7. Patriot Place. All of the retail and restaurants through-out Patriot Place will be open for business on game day. For more information go to www.patriot-place.com.
Phil Buttafuoco
Gillette Stadium
Saturday, October 23, 2010
Friday, October 22, 2010
Friday before UNH--Oct 22nd, 2010
Stadium image by Fascination Stadium.The Worcester Telegram states playing at Gillette stadium with be a thrill for Hudson's Scott Duggan.
The Milford Daily News give Duggan more ink here.
MassLive.com says UMass is gearing up.
SeaCoastonline says UMass-UNH is always a big game.
EnterpriseNews.com quotes Greg Niland about the game at Gillette.
The Union Leader says the Colonial Clash will feature defenses.
The Patriot Ledger says a whole bunch of players from the Quincy area will be in the Colonial Clash. The list includes UMass' Dominic Wooten, Julian Colarusso and James Carven.
The UNH student newspaper has articles here and here about Saturday's game.
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TSN's Andrew Gaddess predicts a Wildcat win Saturday.
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Remember I said College Football's best offense was in Eugene, OR? ESPN headline:"Oregon bludgeons UCLA".
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UPDATE: Just wanted to say that we're having snow flurries this afternoon at Blog Central...
Thursday, October 21, 2010
Thursday before UNH--Oct 21st, 2010
New Hampshire has its game notes for UMass up.
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Matty Vautour says the New England rivals-----UMass & UNH---are looking forward to the game at Gillette.
The UMass Daily Collegian previews the UNH game here.
WWLP 22News says UMass prepares for the Wildcats.
Ron Chimelis says playing at Gillette is very cool.
WSHM has its UMass Weekly--Week 8.
Wickedlocal.com has a story on freshman UMass safety Ryan Collins.
35 to 40 fans from Fall River are making the trip to Gillette to see Shane Viveiros play.
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UNH expects the biggest traveling crowd in its history for the Gillette game.
The Concord Monitor says the Wildcats are confident.
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Craig Haley has the latest edition of his column "In the FCS Huddle" up.
TSN reports that Villanova's Matt Szczur has been invited to play in the Senior Bowl.
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Wednesday, October 20, 2010
Wednesday before UNH---Oct 20th, 2010
Html version of UMass' game notes here. Pdf here.
UNH's game notes are not up yet.
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The UMass website has 14 minutes of last week's halftime tribute to George N. Parks halftime show on YouTube. Note the sunshine that I spoke of during my previous post. As the UMMB left the field, the sunshine left too. Then in the second half it really left, if you know what I mean.
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Matty Vautour has a story about the UMass-UNH game at Gillette Stadium. The two schools are hoping to top 25,000 in attendance.
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Villanova OL Ben Ijalana has been invited to the 2011 Senior Bowl.
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The Taunton Gazette has a story on former Northeastern and now starting UMass OL Greg Niland.
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The UMass Daily Collegian says the youth movement will make or break UMass this year.
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The Laconia Citizen states the Wildcats are flying high after their JMU win.
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Former UMass football player John "Doc" Enos passed away in Gloucester at the age of 79. He earned one letter at UMass in 1957.
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UNH's game notes are not up yet.
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The UMass website has 14 minutes of last week's halftime tribute to George N. Parks halftime show on YouTube. Note the sunshine that I spoke of during my previous post. As the UMMB left the field, the sunshine left too. Then in the second half it really left, if you know what I mean.
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Matty Vautour has a story about the UMass-UNH game at Gillette Stadium. The two schools are hoping to top 25,000 in attendance.
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Villanova OL Ben Ijalana has been invited to the 2011 Senior Bowl.
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The Taunton Gazette has a story on former Northeastern and now starting UMass OL Greg Niland.
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The UMass Daily Collegian says the youth movement will make or break UMass this year.
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The Laconia Citizen states the Wildcats are flying high after their JMU win.
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Former UMass football player John "Doc" Enos passed away in Gloucester at the age of 79. He earned one letter at UMass in 1957.
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Tuesday, October 19, 2010
Tuesday before UNH--Oct 19th, 2010
Seacoastonline says defense could rule the day with UNH Vs. UMass.
TNH Sports says Saturday will be the start of a new tradition.
MassLive says memories are great, but UMass needs a win.
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Matty Vautour says CAA coaches are already lobbying for an extra playoff bid.
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UMass dropped to #12 in The Sports Network Poll. More on TSN's poll here.
UMass has the same slot in the NCAA Coaches Poll.
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This sounds hopeful. Key quote: "Saturday's game at Gillette Stadium is sure to be a new record for a crowd to watch a UMass football game against an FCS team. "
It would be nice to break 30,000 for the Colonial Classic. I know some people who will be buying ticket as walk-ups, so the gate may be larger than expected.
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The CAA's weekly press release is here.
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Forget the spread. College football's hottest offense is in Eugene Oregon.
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If this was UMass, he'd be assigned a room in Southwest.
Runaway chimp joins a university class in gaza.
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TNH Sports says Saturday will be the start of a new tradition.
MassLive says memories are great, but UMass needs a win.
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Matty Vautour says CAA coaches are already lobbying for an extra playoff bid.
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UMass dropped to #12 in The Sports Network Poll. More on TSN's poll here.
UMass has the same slot in the NCAA Coaches Poll.
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This sounds hopeful. Key quote: "Saturday's game at Gillette Stadium is sure to be a new record for a crowd to watch a UMass football game against an FCS team. "
It would be nice to break 30,000 for the Colonial Classic. I know some people who will be buying ticket as walk-ups, so the gate may be larger than expected.
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The CAA's weekly press release is here.
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Forget the spread. College football's hottest offense is in Eugene Oregon.
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If this was UMass, he'd be assigned a room in Southwest.
Runaway chimp joins a university class in gaza.
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Monday, October 18, 2010
Monday before UNH---Oct 18th, 2010
More on the UMass Football Team's Walk for Juvenile diabetes.
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Matty Vautour says the Spiders stunned UMass with a late TD.
He also says UMass will have to play better to make the playoffs.
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The UMass Collegian has a story on Saturday's Memorial for George N. Parks.
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Saturday's loss knocked UMass down to #16 in Keeper's FCS College Football ratings.
He has UNH by 1.99 over the Minutemen.
The Richmond loss knocked UMass to #14 in the Digital Sports Daily poll.
The NCAA Coaches Poll and TSN poll won't be out until later today.
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NJ.com has a mention that Victor Cruz has been placed on injured reserve with a hamstring injury.
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Andrew Gaddess says Delaware has been playing like #1.
Craig Haley of The Sports Network looks at Saturday's FCS games including UMass' loss to the Spiders.
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Former FCS columnist Tony Moss is leaving to take a post with CBSSports.com.
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Creepy commercials:
Like many football fans I get to watch more than my share of commercials. The following are two of my least favorite.
I find the plastic-faced Burger King-king creepy. It reminds me of Clockwork Orange. I keep expecting the king to pull out a dagger and start stabbing people.
The Sprint commercial about the unfeeling doctor and the football player with a shattered knee is also icky. I don't find the humor in a severe injury.
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Matty Vautour says the Spiders stunned UMass with a late TD.
He also says UMass will have to play better to make the playoffs.
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The UMass Collegian has a story on Saturday's Memorial for George N. Parks.
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Saturday's loss knocked UMass down to #16 in Keeper's FCS College Football ratings.
He has UNH by 1.99 over the Minutemen.
The Richmond loss knocked UMass to #14 in the Digital Sports Daily poll.
The NCAA Coaches Poll and TSN poll won't be out until later today.
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NJ.com has a mention that Victor Cruz has been placed on injured reserve with a hamstring injury.
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Andrew Gaddess says Delaware has been playing like #1.
Craig Haley of The Sports Network looks at Saturday's FCS games including UMass' loss to the Spiders.
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Former FCS columnist Tony Moss is leaving to take a post with CBSSports.com.
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Creepy commercials:
Like many football fans I get to watch more than my share of commercials. The following are two of my least favorite.
I find the plastic-faced Burger King-king creepy. It reminds me of Clockwork Orange. I keep expecting the king to pull out a dagger and start stabbing people.
The Sprint commercial about the unfeeling doctor and the football player with a shattered knee is also icky. I don't find the humor in a severe injury.
Sunday, October 17, 2010
Sunday after Richmond---Oct 17th, 2010
UMass' writeup of the game.
Richmond's writeup of "a thriller".
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The Boston Globe said UMass was thrown for a loss.
The Worcester Telegram said a fourth-string QB beat UMass.
The Richmond Times-Dispatch said Montel White led the upset.
They also said Richmond stunned UMass.
MassLive said the defeat undo's a lot of good work.
UPDATE: Matty Vautour has three stars from the Richmond game.
He updates UMass' pathway to the playoffs; a task that just got a lot tougher.
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The CAA's game-day coverage of all the league games.
UNH beat James Madison 28-14.
Villanova hammered Maine 48-18.
Rhode Island kept it close against #2 Delaware.
Stony Brook lost to previously winless Lafayette.
Holy Cross lost to Dartmouth 27-19.
Michigan had four turnovers and eight penalties in a 38-28 loss to #15 Iowa. We feel their pain.
UPDATE: Want to feel a little better? Watch this YouTube video of Sgt. Adam Sniffen, 101st Airborne deliver the game ball to Michigan stadium.
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Richmond's writeup of "a thriller".
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UPDATE: The Boston Globe reports on Saturday's memorial for George N. Parks.
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The Boston Globe said UMass was thrown for a loss.
The Worcester Telegram said a fourth-string QB beat UMass.
The Richmond Times-Dispatch said Montel White led the upset.
They also said Richmond stunned UMass.
MassLive said the defeat undo's a lot of good work.
UPDATE: Matty Vautour has three stars from the Richmond game.
He updates UMass' pathway to the playoffs; a task that just got a lot tougher.
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The CAA's game-day coverage of all the league games.
UNH beat James Madison 28-14.
Villanova hammered Maine 48-18.
Rhode Island kept it close against #2 Delaware.
Stony Brook lost to previously winless Lafayette.
Holy Cross lost to Dartmouth 27-19.
Michigan had four turnovers and eight penalties in a 38-28 loss to #15 Iowa. We feel their pain.
UPDATE: Want to feel a little better? Watch this YouTube video of Sgt. Adam Sniffen, 101st Airborne deliver the game ball to Michigan stadium.
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Saturday, October 16, 2010
The Sun came out for George N. Parks
Right on schedule, the sun came out over McGuirk stadium, bathing the UMass Marching Band and the UMass Alumni band in golden light as they played a halftime tribute to George N. Parks.
The blended bands sounded superb. George, surely now the UMass band's "Spirit-in-Sky", would have approved.
A huge crowd of UMass fans and alumni stayed for the post game show.
The blended bands sounded superb. George, surely now the UMass band's "Spirit-in-Sky", would have approved.
A huge crowd of UMass fans and alumni stayed for the post game show.
A dismal football day at McGuirk
This one had bad vibes written all over it.
First, the Yellow Lot was totally inaccessible. I spoke with two groups of UMass season ticket holders who gave up and parked on a lawn somewhere and hiked in. One person who did make it in said " I went to the Orange Bowl with 70,000 people attending with less hassle than this!". Large numbers of UMass police helpfully stood around watching the traffic jam. Even Mrs. Blog, who usually chides me when I go into a rant, said "The traffic control here really stinks."
Then somebody could not find the "Off" switch for the speakers and they blared all through the UMass team's taking the field, stepping all over the UMass band's "Fight UMass".
We also had a new stadium announcer who had definitely quirky game call: "UMass recovers a Richmond fumble for a first down!"
Kyle Havens, who dissected the Michigan secondary a couple of weeks ago, could not have hit the ocean from a rowboat in the first half.
As I prophesied, Matty Vautour's article seriously jinxed our kicking game. Caleb Violette had a punt go through his hands for two (eventually deciding) points. He also missed (an admittedly tough) field goal.
Brandon Levengood shanked a kickoff with two minutes remaining to give the anemic Spiders offense great field position.
The UMass offense got stuffed three straight times on a first-and-goal.
Our defense gave up three straight first downs and a wide open TD reception to close a dismal day.
Hard running UMass TB John Griffin looked like the only person who should be on a playoff team.
Keep it civil in the comments. We're still all Minutemen fans---even though the blog is going to need a couple shots of brandy to get to sleep.
First, the Yellow Lot was totally inaccessible. I spoke with two groups of UMass season ticket holders who gave up and parked on a lawn somewhere and hiked in. One person who did make it in said " I went to the Orange Bowl with 70,000 people attending with less hassle than this!". Large numbers of UMass police helpfully stood around watching the traffic jam. Even Mrs. Blog, who usually chides me when I go into a rant, said "The traffic control here really stinks."
Then somebody could not find the "Off" switch for the speakers and they blared all through the UMass team's taking the field, stepping all over the UMass band's "Fight UMass".
We also had a new stadium announcer who had definitely quirky game call: "UMass recovers a Richmond fumble for a first down!"
Kyle Havens, who dissected the Michigan secondary a couple of weeks ago, could not have hit the ocean from a rowboat in the first half.
As I prophesied, Matty Vautour's article seriously jinxed our kicking game. Caleb Violette had a punt go through his hands for two (eventually deciding) points. He also missed (an admittedly tough) field goal.
Brandon Levengood shanked a kickoff with two minutes remaining to give the anemic Spiders offense great field position.
The UMass offense got stuffed three straight times on a first-and-goal.
Our defense gave up three straight first downs and a wide open TD reception to close a dismal day.
Hard running UMass TB John Griffin looked like the only person who should be on a playoff team.
Keep it civil in the comments. We're still all Minutemen fans---even though the blog is going to need a couple shots of brandy to get to sleep.
Game Day Richmond---Oct 16th, 2010
The UMass Alumni Band is over 900 strong!
Image by Marching.com
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The Weather Channel has a page for McGuirk Alumni Stadium. Looks like the rain will move out by game time.
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Matty Vautour says the Minutemen are eager for a return to McGuirk.
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The Richmond Times Dispatch says the Spiders are playing in a familiar spot.
They also say Richmond and UMass built their rosters in different ways.
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Game Day central for all of today's CAA games.
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Terrance Thomas returns with his weekly CAA column.
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UNH hopes to quiet James Madison's home crowd.
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Josh Buchanan has released his Mid-Season FCS All-American team and it has only one Minuteman on it. Actually, not many CAA players on it.
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Villanova is getting healthier.
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Friday, October 15, 2010
Recruiting 2011-- Brian Dowling II
I've blogged before about UMass recruiting Brian Dowling.
This article mentions him as well as UMass. Dowling has averaged 138 yards/game and has 14 TD's in five games for Wayne Hills HS.
This article mentions him as well as UMass. Dowling has averaged 138 yards/game and has 14 TD's in five games for Wayne Hills HS.
Friday before Richmond--Oct 15th, 2010
Speakers are lining up for George N. Parks memorial.
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Ron Chimelis says UMass' win over Richmond is not preordained.
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Matty Vautour says the Minutemen are wary.
He also picks this week's games.
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This article says Richmond DB Justin Rogers could play at the next level.
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The CAA Blogger has lots of news and video from around the league. He also has a predicted order of finish fan poll.
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Andrew Gaddess has the week #7 FCS Preview.
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William & Mary LB Jake Trantin has left the Tribe for the remainder of the 2010 season.
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Josh Buchanan says Towson QR Hakeem Moore is a potential NFL free agent pick.
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Both Villanova @ Maine and UNH @ JMU will be available on Comcast Sports New England TV this Saturday.
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The Virginia PilotOnline.com looks at the details in moving from FCS to FBS football.
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The Bleacher Report takes a long look at the Villanova-to-the-Big East ramifications.
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Ron Chimelis says UMass' win over Richmond is not preordained.
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Matty Vautour says the Minutemen are wary.
He also picks this week's games.
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This article says Richmond DB Justin Rogers could play at the next level.
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The CAA Blogger has lots of news and video from around the league. He also has a predicted order of finish fan poll.
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Andrew Gaddess has the week #7 FCS Preview.
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William & Mary LB Jake Trantin has left the Tribe for the remainder of the 2010 season.
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Josh Buchanan says Towson QR Hakeem Moore is a potential NFL free agent pick.
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Both Villanova @ Maine and UNH @ JMU will be available on Comcast Sports New England TV this Saturday.
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The Virginia PilotOnline.com looks at the details in moving from FCS to FBS football.
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The Bleacher Report takes a long look at the Villanova-to-the-Big East ramifications.
Thursday, October 14, 2010
Thursday before Richmond--Oct 14th, 2010
More on the memorial ceremony planned for George N. Parks this Saturday.
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The UMass Daily Collegian says there are still some areas of concern for UMass football.
And they say Homecoming opens the second half of the season for UMass.
Jason Yellin states UMass has been 15-3 in Homecoming games since 1992.
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MassLive.com gives three keys to the Richmond game.
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Matty Vautour jinxes Caleb Violette. He also says UMass starting center John Ihne will be back for the Spiders game.
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UMass coaches and players will walk for the Juvenile Diabetes Foundation this Sunday.
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Shane Viveiros and Kyle Havens will guests on the UMass Football Radio Show tonight.
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UMass has an FCS-best six players in the CFL.
Tyler Kirchoff may be the Spider's featured TB when they visit McGuirk Saturday.
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The first CSN Gridiron Power Index ranks UMass as #8. In the past, the Selection Committee has used the Index in playoff selection/bracketing.
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The UMass Daily Collegian says there are still some areas of concern for UMass football.
And they say Homecoming opens the second half of the season for UMass.
Jason Yellin states UMass has been 15-3 in Homecoming games since 1992.
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MassLive.com gives three keys to the Richmond game.
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Matty Vautour jinxes Caleb Violette. He also says UMass starting center John Ihne will be back for the Spiders game.
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UMass coaches and players will walk for the Juvenile Diabetes Foundation this Sunday.
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Shane Viveiros and Kyle Havens will guests on the UMass Football Radio Show tonight.
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UMass has an FCS-best six players in the CFL.
- Keron Williams BC Lions
- Anton McKinzie BC Lions
- Brandon London Montreal Alouettes
- Shannon James Hamilton Tigercats
- Courtney Robinson Hamilton Rough Riders
Tyler Kirchoff may be the Spider's featured TB when they visit McGuirk Saturday.
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The first CSN Gridiron Power Index ranks UMass as #8. In the past, the Selection Committee has used the Index in playoff selection/bracketing.
Wednesday, October 13, 2010
Wednesday before Richmond--Oct 13th, 2010
UMass has its game notes for Richmond up. Html here and pdf here. Note that the game will be available over the internet at UMass video as premium content
Richmond's game notes for UMass in html here. Pdf here.
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TheDay.com states sources say UMass-UConn August 30th, 2012.
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Ron Chinelis says UMass football is getting it done without the quick strike.
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Stony Brook HC Check Priore wants the Sea Wolves to be like UMass. Stony Brook appears to be committed to having a good FCS/I-A program. That would be good for Northeast football and for UMass. If the Sea Wolves could win the Big South and make it to the playoffs, it would give their program some shine.
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Latest CAA press release shows the CAA has five of the top eight ranked FCS teams in the nation.
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NJOnline says Vladimir Ducasse is still learning his position with the NY Jets.
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Villanova's Matt Szczur is questionable for Saturday's game against Maine.
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Richmond's game notes for UMass in html here. Pdf here.
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TheDay.com states sources say UMass-UConn August 30th, 2012.
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Ron Chinelis says UMass football is getting it done without the quick strike.
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Stony Brook HC Check Priore wants the Sea Wolves to be like UMass. Stony Brook appears to be committed to having a good FCS/I-A program. That would be good for Northeast football and for UMass. If the Sea Wolves could win the Big South and make it to the playoffs, it would give their program some shine.
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Latest CAA press release shows the CAA has five of the top eight ranked FCS teams in the nation.
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NJOnline says Vladimir Ducasse is still learning his position with the NY Jets.
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Villanova's Matt Szczur is questionable for Saturday's game against Maine.
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Tuesday, October 12, 2010
Tuesday before Richmond---Oct 12th, 2010
I received an e-mail from a UMMB Alumni Band member alerting me to the fact there will be a huge Alumni Band presence at Saturday's game. As of yesterday morning, 813 alumni band members have signed up to attend George N. Parks memorial. With the current UMass band, there could easily be 1,200+ UMMB and alumni band members at McGuirk Stadium. It's going to be an historic day.
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Ron Chimelis says UMass Football is ready to push the restart button.
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Matty Vautour has more on the Richmond QB situation and news from around the CAA.
More about Richmond's woe's from the Richmond Times-Dispatch. Along with thrid-string QB Nick Hicks, Richmond CB Justin Rogers and RB Garrett Wilkins are being considered.
Could the Spiders put in the triple option by Saturday?
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UMass stayed at #8 in this week's Sports Network poll.
UMass is also #8 in the FCS Coaches poll.
Keeper's College Football Ranking has us at #7. He also has the Minutemen by 19.72 over the Spiders. Keepers point spread undoubtedly reflects the Spiders QB situation.
The Dunkle Index has UMass at #6.
Digital Sports Daily has a look at this week's FCS Top-25 games.
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The CAA's weekly press release is up. I didn't know that the CAA had five of the top 10 defenses in FCS.
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VA Tech OG Greg Nosal had the tip of a finger torn off in last week's game against Central Michigan. The team doctors put the tip on ice and Nosal kept playing.
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Ron Chimelis says UMass Football is ready to push the restart button.
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Matty Vautour has more on the Richmond QB situation and news from around the CAA.
More about Richmond's woe's from the Richmond Times-Dispatch. Along with thrid-string QB Nick Hicks, Richmond CB Justin Rogers and RB Garrett Wilkins are being considered.
Could the Spiders put in the triple option by Saturday?
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UMass stayed at #8 in this week's Sports Network poll.
UMass is also #8 in the FCS Coaches poll.
Keeper's College Football Ranking has us at #7. He also has the Minutemen by 19.72 over the Spiders. Keepers point spread undoubtedly reflects the Spiders QB situation.
The Dunkle Index has UMass at #6.
Digital Sports Daily has a look at this week's FCS Top-25 games.
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The CAA's weekly press release is up. I didn't know that the CAA had five of the top 10 defenses in FCS.
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VA Tech OG Greg Nosal had the tip of a finger torn off in last week's game against Central Michigan. The team doctors put the tip on ice and Nosal kept playing.
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Monday, October 11, 2010
Monday before Richmond--Oct 11th, 2010
Chris Phillips of the Examiner.com reviews the first half of the UMass season.
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The Richmond Times-Dispatch says Richmond QB Aaron Corp is out for at least a couple weeks.
Matty Vautour has a comment on the article referenced above.
UPDATE: Corp officially out for the season.
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The UMass website has a cool article on the UMass-UNH Colonial Clash. Seventy-nine players from Massachusetts and New Hampshire will be on the two squads when they meet at Gillette stadium.
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I realize Towson is in everbody's rear view mirror now, but I've posted a short image gallery of the UMass-Tigers game on Picassa. Nothing special in images, but it gives you an idea what the place looked like. Towson has a nice stadium and their video board is the best I've seen in FCS/I-A football.
Click on the image and Blogger gives a much larger view.
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YouTube video of Oregon State's DT Stephen Paea bench pressing 225 pds 44 times. Wow!
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If you missed last week's game stats between Murray State and Missouri State, you missed a lot. The aptly-named Murray State Racers won 72-59. The two teams had 1,423 yards of offense, 49 first downs and 131 points.
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The Richmond Times-Dispatch says Richmond QB Aaron Corp is out for at least a couple weeks.
Matty Vautour has a comment on the article referenced above.
UPDATE: Corp officially out for the season.
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The UMass website has a cool article on the UMass-UNH Colonial Clash. Seventy-nine players from Massachusetts and New Hampshire will be on the two squads when they meet at Gillette stadium.
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I realize Towson is in everbody's rear view mirror now, but I've posted a short image gallery of the UMass-Tigers game on Picassa. Nothing special in images, but it gives you an idea what the place looked like. Towson has a nice stadium and their video board is the best I've seen in FCS/I-A football.
Click on the image and Blogger gives a much larger view.
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YouTube video of Oregon State's DT Stephen Paea bench pressing 225 pds 44 times. Wow!
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If you missed last week's game stats between Murray State and Missouri State, you missed a lot. The aptly-named Murray State Racers won 72-59. The two teams had 1,423 yards of offense, 49 first downs and 131 points.
Sunday, October 10, 2010
Sunday before Richmond--Oct 10th, 2010
The big news for UMass was the injury situation for next week's opponent Richmond.
This article says Richmond expects to start third-string QB Nick Hicks against UMass next week.
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In the strength-of-schedule race, UMass did pretty good.
William & Mary ran its win total to five with a 26-7 victory over Rhode Island.
Holy Cross beat Brown. The Crusaders are making a pretty good comeback after a disastrous start.
Stony Brook won 27-9 over VMI.
Michigan lost to Michigan State 34-17. That result leaves the Wolverines at 5-1.
Towson gave JMU a battle before falling 17-13.
UMass opponents are 16-13 collectively. William & Mary may be a top-five team in FCS. Stony Brook has a good shot at the Big South title.
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All the CAA results here.
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Appalachian State won their 23rd consecutive Southern conference game yesterday.
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Craig Haley says if Montana and Appalachian State leave, FCS won't collapse.
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Saturday, October 09, 2010
Off Week Saturday--Oct 10th, 2010
More from MassLive.com on the memorial for George N. Parks next weekend. Note that many local hotels are sold out. UMass official are working with some Springfield hotels to take the overload.
Could we get a sellout for the game?
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The UMass Daily Collegian looks at status of football during the bye week.
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At URI, the feeling of defeat is lost.
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Matt Goldstein and Matty Vautour pick this week's football results.
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Big game for UNH at home against Richmond this week. The game is available on Comcast Sports New England from most satellite and cable providers.
Game Day page with info on all today's CAA League games here.
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The Blog totally understands:
For the first time since 1999, Michigan and Michigan state are undefeated going into today's game. A Michigan State fan is delaying heart surgery in order to see the game.
Meanwhile, UM and MSU students stand guard over campus landmarks.
Could we get a sellout for the game?
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The UMass Daily Collegian looks at status of football during the bye week.
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At URI, the feeling of defeat is lost.
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Matt Goldstein and Matty Vautour pick this week's football results.
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Big game for UNH at home against Richmond this week. The game is available on Comcast Sports New England from most satellite and cable providers.
Game Day page with info on all today's CAA League games here.
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The Blog totally understands:
For the first time since 1999, Michigan and Michigan state are undefeated going into today's game. A Michigan State fan is delaying heart surgery in order to see the game.
Meanwhile, UM and MSU students stand guard over campus landmarks.
Friday, October 08, 2010
Recruiting 2011--Tyler Maconaghy
UMass is interested in Tyler Maconaghy, a 6-1 233 pd DE from Central Bucks West HS in PA.
Maconaghy's Rivals page here.
Highlight tape here.
Just about every CAA team is recruiting Maconaghy.
Maconaghy's Rivals page here.
Highlight tape here.
Just about every CAA team is recruiting Maconaghy.
Recruiting 2011--Liam Porter
UMass is interested in Liam Porter, a 6-6 310 pd OT from Natick, MA.
Porter's Rivals page here.
ESPN page here.
Highlight tape here.
Porter has interest from UConn, North Carolina St, Wisconsin and Boston College.
Special thanks to the blog reader who brought this to my attention.
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