UMass rises to #21 in the latest TSN poll.
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Matty V. looks at conference realignments if the Big 12 collapses.
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The UMass Daily Collegian says no playoffs, no problem for Minutemen Football.
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Having lost their opening game against Northwestern, the Las Vegas odds-makers have installed the BC Eagles as a 6 1/2 point underdogs to Central Florida.
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The CAA website has recaps and video from all of Saturday's League games.
The CAA Players-of-the-week are also up.
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FoxSports Ohio says the MAC looked good in week #1 of the season.
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Tuesday, September 06, 2011
Monday, September 05, 2011
Labor Day September 5, 2011
Matty V. has a story about the UMass football alums in the NFL.
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SB Nation has a wrap-up of New England's major college football teams results from Week #1.
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The same writer has an article on "BC Inturruption" that's a fair and accurate description of the UMass-Holy Cross game.
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Jeromy Horne was cut by the Kansas City Chiefs, but was added to the practice squad later.
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UMass beat Holy Cross for a win over the first of their three OOC games this year.
Our remaining OOC opponents had different results on their first games. CCSU beat Southern CT 35-21 in their 15th straight home victory. Most important statistic for the Blue Devils was holding Southern CT to 284 yards of total offense.
Boston college did not do as well as the Eagles lost on their home field to Northwestern 24-17. NU's win was more impressive because their Heisman candidate QB Dan Persa DNP.
The Eagles also lost senior WR Ifeanyi Momah to a season-ending knee injury.
The loss hurts for the Eagles as the second half of their schedule promises to be harder than the first.
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SB Nation has a wrap-up of New England's major college football teams results from Week #1.
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The same writer has an article on "BC Inturruption" that's a fair and accurate description of the UMass-Holy Cross game.
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Jeromy Horne was cut by the Kansas City Chiefs, but was added to the practice squad later.
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UMass beat Holy Cross for a win over the first of their three OOC games this year.
Our remaining OOC opponents had different results on their first games. CCSU beat Southern CT 35-21 in their 15th straight home victory. Most important statistic for the Blue Devils was holding Southern CT to 284 yards of total offense.
Boston college did not do as well as the Eagles lost on their home field to Northwestern 24-17. NU's win was more impressive because their Heisman candidate QB Dan Persa DNP.
The Eagles also lost senior WR Ifeanyi Momah to a season-ending knee injury.
The loss hurts for the Eagles as the second half of their schedule promises to be harder than the first.
Sunday, September 04, 2011
Recruiting 2012--Jovan Santos
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Article here.
Youtube 2010 highlight video here.
Santos also has an offer from Stony Brook.
Sunday--September 4, 2011
Matty V. reports Miles, Ducasse, Ihedigbo, Cain and Cruz all made NFL rosters. Links are from their NFL bios.
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Richmond beat Duke. I believe that's three straight by the Spiders over Duke.
TSN has a wrap up of FCS games in the opening week.
The CAA website has not yet been updated with league information.
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Complete MAC results for week#1 here. Note that Ball State beat UMass' 2012 opponent Indiana.
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One of the UMass football blog's vast network of spies says UMass-Michigan in 2012 is set. Vanderbilt is still being negotiated.
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Stopping by the side of the road on Molokai.http://visitmolokai.com/
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Richmond beat Duke. I believe that's three straight by the Spiders over Duke.
TSN has a wrap up of FCS games in the opening week.
The CAA website has not yet been updated with league information.
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Complete MAC results for week#1 here. Note that Ball State beat UMass' 2012 opponent Indiana.
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One of the UMass football blog's vast network of spies says UMass-Michigan in 2012 is set. Vanderbilt is still being negotiated.
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Stopping by the side of the road on Molokai.http://visitmolokai.com/
Saturday, September 03, 2011
Saturday--September 3, 2011
Masslive has a story on how UMass season tickets for football are up and have a renewal rate of above 80%.
I think having the games at Gillette will provide a significant bump in attendance and season tickets. UMass could lead the MAC in attendance in our first year in the league.
Also from the article:
"Besides the MAC teams like Temple, Miami (OH), Ohio, Toledo and Northern Illinois, the Minutemen are looking to schedule nonconference games against BCS conference teams as guarantee games in which UMass travels and gets a big payday, or 1-for-1 or 2-for-1 deals that will bring big-name teams to Gillette Stadium.
UMass already as UConn and Indiana scheduled for next year and is working on a four-year deal with Vanderbilt, and McCutcheon said there are more in the works."
It's going to be nice to see UMass play some big name schools and not have to do a trip to Kansas or Texas.
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This is kinda cool. UMass is trying to get the students to be more involved in UMass Sports.
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The Berkshire Eagle says Pagel was relaxed in the Minutemen's opener.
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Matty V. has three stars from the Holy Cross game.
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This story mentions former UMass standout Kyle Harrington.
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I'll be back tomorrow with some recruiting news.
Observations on Maui:
I think having the games at Gillette will provide a significant bump in attendance and season tickets. UMass could lead the MAC in attendance in our first year in the league.
Also from the article:
"Besides the MAC teams like Temple, Miami (OH), Ohio, Toledo and Northern Illinois, the Minutemen are looking to schedule nonconference games against BCS conference teams as guarantee games in which UMass travels and gets a big payday, or 1-for-1 or 2-for-1 deals that will bring big-name teams to Gillette Stadium.
UMass already as UConn and Indiana scheduled for next year and is working on a four-year deal with Vanderbilt, and McCutcheon said there are more in the works."
It's going to be nice to see UMass play some big name schools and not have to do a trip to Kansas or Texas.
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This is kinda cool. UMass is trying to get the students to be more involved in UMass Sports.
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The Berkshire Eagle says Pagel was relaxed in the Minutemen's opener.
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Matty V. has three stars from the Holy Cross game.
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This story mentions former UMass standout Kyle Harrington.
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I'll be back tomorrow with some recruiting news.
Observations on Maui:
- There are some serious surfer dudes here
- There are some serious babes in bikinis here.
- Some people seriously should not be out in public in a bathing suit.
- Native Hawaiians are not clear where New Hampshire is.
Friday, September 02, 2011
Friday--Sept 2, 2011
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Holy Cross' website with the same.
Two articles from Matty V on Hernandez' return to central Mass and Kellen Pagel helps UMass win over the Cross.
Boston Globe said UMass ran past Holy Cross.
The Worcester Telegram says UMass crashed the Crusaders party. Relevant quote:
“I think they blitzed every single play of the game,” Gilmore said. “They came after us. We didn't make them pay with our run game and ultimately that kept them in that same thing (defensively). It's hard to throw the ball when you're getting blitzed every single play.".
Looks like aggressive defense has returned to UMass.
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Some feel good stats: Tom Gilson had his first catch for 17 yards. TSN reports on the game and Gilson's persistence.
Transfer Brandon Yelovich kicked off 5 times and went 321 yards 64.2 AVE and 0 out-of-bounds.
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Not-so-good stat: the UMass offense only had 314 yards against a Patriot league defense.
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True freshman Anddy Moas started at RG for the Minutemen.
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Two CAA teams faced off against the MAC and didn't do so well.
Temple crushed Villanova 44-7.
New Hampshire was run over by Toledo 58-22
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Thursday, September 01, 2011
Game Day--Holy Cross
UMass has a new "Sport Insider" show run by CBS3 of Springfield. It will be available nationally on Fox Sports Atlantic.
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Matty V. has a preview of the Holy Cross game and says "Goodbye to All That". Hey, I think those UMass-Holy Cross game programs are from my UMass Historical Scans section of my blog!
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The Boston Globe comments on "Mind games at UMass".
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The Worcester Telegram says the Crusaders hope to shine against UMass.
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The Boston Herald looks at BC's season including UMass.
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A Boston College blogger over on "BC Interruption" says he "doesn't know a thing about UMass" then predicts a 30 point Eagle win.
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TSN previews Week#1 in FCS football including the UMass-Holy Cross game.
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I'll be flying to Maui today, so I'll probably not be able to listen to the game over the internet. Hope a bunch of UMass fans make the trip to Worcester to support the Minutemen. Let's start the season off right with a win!
Go UMass!
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Matty V. has a preview of the Holy Cross game and says "Goodbye to All That". Hey, I think those UMass-Holy Cross game programs are from my UMass Historical Scans section of my blog!
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The Boston Globe comments on "Mind games at UMass".
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The Worcester Telegram says the Crusaders hope to shine against UMass.
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The Boston Herald looks at BC's season including UMass.
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A Boston College blogger over on "BC Interruption" says he "doesn't know a thing about UMass" then predicts a 30 point Eagle win.
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TSN previews Week#1 in FCS football including the UMass-Holy Cross game.
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I'll be flying to Maui today, so I'll probably not be able to listen to the game over the internet. Hope a bunch of UMass fans make the trip to Worcester to support the Minutemen. Let's start the season off right with a win!
Go UMass!
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Wednesday, August 31, 2011
Wednesday--August 31, 2011
Matty V. has a story on the Holy Cross game. UMass WR James Lizzotte transferred from the Cross to the Minutemen.
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The UMass Football radio network is up for the 2011 season.
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Jeff Thomas has an article on the seven UMass Football Alumni in the NFL.
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The Boston Herald has five questions for Holy Cross.
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Former UMass HC Don Brown gets a mention in these two articles on UConn: here and here.
Speaking of the Huskies, they've delayed their opening game against Fordham.
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The Virginia Pilot previews Old Dominion's schedule including UMass.
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Craig Haley of TSN has a bunch of FCS news including a quote from Coach Morris here.
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Anyone taping the game on CBS Sports channel? I will be flying from the Big Island to Maui tomorrow afternoon and won't be able to listen to the game. I'd pay for the tape and postage when I get home. E-mail me before taping as there is no sense several people going to the trouble.
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The UMass Football radio network is up for the 2011 season.
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Jeff Thomas has an article on the seven UMass Football Alumni in the NFL.
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The Boston Herald has five questions for Holy Cross.
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Former UMass HC Don Brown gets a mention in these two articles on UConn: here and here.
Speaking of the Huskies, they've delayed their opening game against Fordham.
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The Virginia Pilot previews Old Dominion's schedule including UMass.
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Craig Haley of TSN has a bunch of FCS news including a quote from Coach Morris here.
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Anyone taping the game on CBS Sports channel? I will be flying from the Big Island to Maui tomorrow afternoon and won't be able to listen to the game. I'd pay for the tape and postage when I get home. E-mail me before taping as there is no sense several people going to the trouble.
Tuesday, August 30, 2011
Tuesday--August 30, 2011
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So does Matty. V.
UMass game notes. UMass two-deep.
Five freshman are on the two-deep. Addy Moas C, Marken Michel WR, Greg Hilliard LB, Iric Harris CB, Randall Jette S.
Specialists, which was a problem last year, have been revised. Brandon Levengood, who kicked off last year with kick field goals and EP. Brandon Yelovich will kickoff and Jeff Strait will handle the punting and holding for extra points.
Matty also has an interview with UMass AD John McCutcheon about upgrades to McGuirk that would allow UMass to have some football games there as well as upgrades to the UMass training facilities. UMass will likely eventually schedule a FCS team annually as do most FBS teams. That game and maybe a MAC team would be good candidates for McGuirk.
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John Connolly of the Boston herald has five questions for the 2011 Minutemen.
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Chris Koepplin was one of ten players cut by the Patriots yesterday.
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More Victor Cruz articles here and here and here.
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Monday, August 29, 2011
Recruiting 2012--John Jennings
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He is also an Division I prospect punter and intends to try to walk on to the football team.
Monday--August 29, 2011
Matty V. previews the 2011 UMass offense. Not much we didn't expect, but no QB information.
The Holy Cross game notes are up. It lists Brandon Hill as QB.
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Former UMass assistant coach Jim Bradly (under Mark Whipple) is now HC at NY powerhouse HS Monsignor Farrell.
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Former voice-of-the-Minutemen Bob Behler is the focus of this article.
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The NY Times says Victor Cruz is now longer a novelty.
This blog relates Tom Coughlin says Cruz is ahead of Domenik Hixon.
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The Holy Cross game notes are up. It lists Brandon Hill as QB.
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Former UMass assistant coach Jim Bradly (under Mark Whipple) is now HC at NY powerhouse HS Monsignor Farrell.
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Former voice-of-the-Minutemen Bob Behler is the focus of this article.
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The NY Times says Victor Cruz is now longer a novelty.
This blog relates Tom Coughlin says Cruz is ahead of Domenik Hixon.
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Sunday, August 28, 2011
Sunday--August 28, 2011
Mrs Blog and I hope everybody in New England came through the storm OK. Is it just me, or have the TV reports been even more hysterical than usual?
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The UMass Football Radio show debutes on Tuesday
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Jeff Thomas says UMass looks for gameday success in a transition year.
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The Worcester Telegram looks that the 2011 season and reports on central Mass pllayers Jonathan Hernandez, Rob Blanchflower, Emil Igwinagu and Brandon Potvin.
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CSN has a page with all the FCS TV games by week.
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Black Bear seniors are "All In" for the 2011 season.
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Mrs Blog and I went out to the Halemaʻumaʻu crater last evening. Pele' was sleeping quietly.There is a live volcano cam here.
The image is hand held in the dark, so sharpness is not very good. Click on the image for a better view.
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The UMass Football Radio show debutes on Tuesday
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Jeff Thomas says UMass looks for gameday success in a transition year.
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The Worcester Telegram looks that the 2011 season and reports on central Mass pllayers Jonathan Hernandez, Rob Blanchflower, Emil Igwinagu and Brandon Potvin.
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CSN has a page with all the FCS TV games by week.
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Black Bear seniors are "All In" for the 2011 season.
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Mrs Blog and I went out to the Halemaʻumaʻu crater last evening. Pele' was sleeping quietly.There is a live volcano cam here.
The image is hand held in the dark, so sharpness is not very good. Click on the image for a better view.
Saturday, August 27, 2011
Saturday--August 27, 2011
Matty V. has a story about the new 3-4 defense.
He states the defensive starters for 2011 will be:
Defensive line- Kevin Byrne DT, Chas Thompson NT, Galen Clemons DT
Linebackers-Courtney Jackson OLB, Tyler Holmes ILB, Perry McIntyre ILB, Shane Viveiros OLB.
Cornerbacks-Mike Lee, Antoine Tharpe
Safeties- Christian Birt SS, Darren Thellen FS
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The UMass Football "Together We are One" outreach will continue on September 8th in the Merrimack Valey.
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Football Game Plan has a 13 minute video preview of the CAA.
The CAA will have live streaming video of the weekly CAA coaches conference this year.
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TSN previews the Northeast Conference and picks UMass' opponent CCSU to be NEC champs.
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Busman's holiday. While I was in Eugene, I managed to watch a little of the Ducks' practice. Click on the image for a larger view.
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He states the defensive starters for 2011 will be:
Defensive line- Kevin Byrne DT, Chas Thompson NT, Galen Clemons DT
Linebackers-Courtney Jackson OLB, Tyler Holmes ILB, Perry McIntyre ILB, Shane Viveiros OLB.
Cornerbacks-Mike Lee, Antoine Tharpe
Safeties- Christian Birt SS, Darren Thellen FS
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The UMass Football "Together We are One" outreach will continue on September 8th in the Merrimack Valey.
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Football Game Plan has a 13 minute video preview of the CAA.
The CAA will have live streaming video of the weekly CAA coaches conference this year.
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TSN previews the Northeast Conference and picks UMass' opponent CCSU to be NEC champs.
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Busman's holiday. While I was in Eugene, I managed to watch a little of the Ducks' practice. Click on the image for a larger view.
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Friday, August 26, 2011
UMass Media Day 2011
Last Wednesday the UMass football team held its 2011 Media Day.
Special thanks to UMass Assistant Media Relations Director John Sinnett and the UMass athletic dept for allowing me to attend.
It was a fine hot day and the players patiently answered questions from a variety of local media.
The UMass website has a album of the activities, but mine is better :)
Link here.
Click on image for a larger view.
Special thanks to UMass Assistant Media Relations Director John Sinnett and the UMass athletic dept for allowing me to attend.
It was a fine hot day and the players patiently answered questions from a variety of local media.
The UMass website has a album of the activities, but mine is better :)
Link here.
Click on image for a larger view.
Recruiting 2012---Jacob Guy II
I've blogged about UMass recruiting QB Jacob Guy before.
This article has a story and a video link of a question-and-answer session with him.
This article has a story and a video link of a question-and-answer session with him.
Friday--August 26, 2011
Jeff Thomas has an article on the troubles of Toledo and Richmond.
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Matty V. has some news including contracts with Vanderbilt and Boston College are still being finalized.
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Victor Cruz says you "Don't want to know" what caused his chewing out by Giants OC Kevin Gilbride.
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This article says Matt Lawrence is unfazed by the Ravens signing Ricky Williams.
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Matty V. has some news including contracts with Vanderbilt and Boston College are still being finalized.
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Victor Cruz says you "Don't want to know" what caused his chewing out by Giants OC Kevin Gilbride.
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This article says Matt Lawrence is unfazed by the Ravens signing Ricky Williams.
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Thursday, August 25, 2011
Thursday--August 25,2011
Good Morning from the Big Island, Hawaii. After a 20+ hour adventure at the hands of the airlines, Mrs. Blog and I are tired, but happy in our lodgings.
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Nice article by ESPN Boston about Central HS and Coach Valdamar Brower.
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The Worcester Telegram features Jonathan Hernandez in this article.
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There is a new version of the 2011 UMass football roster up.
Note that the FBS-level of players means there are some double numbers.
#6 Brandon Hill, Edward St-Vil
#7 D.J. Adeoba, Marken Michel
#11 Courtney Jackson, Michael Wegzyn
#12 Ian Shultis, Quashun Smith
#13 Gary Correia, Matthew Quinn
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Thanks to the reader who pointed out the Lions released Greg Niland.
Another story on Niland's release here.
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New Spider Head Coach Wayne Lineburg talks about changing the guard at Richmond.
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I hope to finally have the UMass Media Day image album up by tomorrow.
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Nice article by ESPN Boston about Central HS and Coach Valdamar Brower.
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The Worcester Telegram features Jonathan Hernandez in this article.
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There is a new version of the 2011 UMass football roster up.
Note that the FBS-level of players means there are some double numbers.
#6 Brandon Hill, Edward St-Vil
#7 D.J. Adeoba, Marken Michel
#11 Courtney Jackson, Michael Wegzyn
#12 Ian Shultis, Quashun Smith
#13 Gary Correia, Matthew Quinn
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Thanks to the reader who pointed out the Lions released Greg Niland.
Another story on Niland's release here.
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New Spider Head Coach Wayne Lineburg talks about changing the guard at Richmond.
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I hope to finally have the UMass Media Day image album up by tomorrow.
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Wednesday, August 24, 2011
Wednesday---August 24, 2011
Good Morning from Portland, OR. We are leaving for Kona, HI later this morning.
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Jeff Thomas says UMass has broken camp and takes the day off as the Minutemen prepare for Holy Cross.
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Matty V. has an article about Darren Thellen and Pitt transfer Chris Burns. He also mentions Matt Campbell and Dan Foesell are taking reps at fullback.
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This article features Michigan RB Michael Shaw, complete with an image of the UMass defense.
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Chris Koepplin gets a mention in this Nausha Telegraph article about the Pats.
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News from Holy Cross about the Crusaders opening game against UMass.
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A bombshell from Richmond as the Spiders HC Latrell Scott resigned after his second DWI. Stories here and here.
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The Oregon beaches are really crowded during the peak of tourist season. Image from August 20th.
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Jeff Thomas says UMass has broken camp and takes the day off as the Minutemen prepare for Holy Cross.
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Matty V. has an article about Darren Thellen and Pitt transfer Chris Burns. He also mentions Matt Campbell and Dan Foesell are taking reps at fullback.
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This article features Michigan RB Michael Shaw, complete with an image of the UMass defense.
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Chris Koepplin gets a mention in this Nausha Telegraph article about the Pats.
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News from Holy Cross about the Crusaders opening game against UMass.
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A bombshell from Richmond as the Spiders HC Latrell Scott resigned after his second DWI. Stories here and here.
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The Oregon beaches are really crowded during the peak of tourist season. Image from August 20th.
Tuesday, August 23, 2011
Tuesday---August 23, 2011
Uh Oh! This doesn't sound good: UMass QB still undecided. Hope we're not repeating 2009.
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The Worcester Telegram features Chis Koepplin's time with the Patriots.
Koepplin also gets a mention in this article about Gostkowski.
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Matty Vautour solves the mystery as to UMass' receiving zero votes in the FCS Coach's Poll.
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Jeff Thomas has a story about UMass' special teams. Hopefully, the Minutemen special teams will be more consistent this year. I don't have my notes with me on vacation, but I think we had something like six kickoffs out-of-bounds last year. In 2009 with Armando Cuko, we had zero.
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Watched Victor Cruz play for the Giants last night. He had three catches for 40 yards and a special teams tackle. He also got chewed out for screwing up a route.
Another mention of Cruz in this article.
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Greg Niland is preparing to face the Patriots.
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The Worcester Telegram features Chis Koepplin's time with the Patriots.
Koepplin also gets a mention in this article about Gostkowski.
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Matty Vautour solves the mystery as to UMass' receiving zero votes in the FCS Coach's Poll.
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Jeff Thomas has a story about UMass' special teams. Hopefully, the Minutemen special teams will be more consistent this year. I don't have my notes with me on vacation, but I think we had something like six kickoffs out-of-bounds last year. In 2009 with Armando Cuko, we had zero.
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Watched Victor Cruz play for the Giants last night. He had three catches for 40 yards and a special teams tackle. He also got chewed out for screwing up a route.
Another mention of Cruz in this article.
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Monday, August 22, 2011
Recruiting 2012---Justin Motley
Motley.s Rivals page here.
This article quotes Motley saying UMass is one of his top three offers.
YouTube highlight video here.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WNeoUWsreQk
Recruit 757 profile here.
Motley also has offers from Ball State and Western Michigan from FBS and from Delaware, Liberty and Norfolk State in FCS.
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