Spring practice starts March 9th and the practices are open! That shows us right there a new wind is blowing through UMass football.
The Spring game will be under the lights on Wednesday, April 16th. Be there or be square.
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ESPN launches a new Digital Sports Network, which will include the MAC.
Bryan Vance of Hustle Belt looks at what it could mean for MAC fans.
Interestingly, the service will include the ACC; originally I thought that was a typo and they meant the AAC. The Boston College blog "BC Interruption" comments on the ACC being the only BCS league in service.
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James Ihedigbo speaks about locker room conduct.
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ESPN says tactics, not safety is the reason for proposals to slow down college football.
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Friday, February 28, 2014
Thursday, February 27, 2014
Recruiting 2015-- Meiko Dotson
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News article here.
Hudl.com has video highlights.
This Orlando Sentinel article features Dotson.
Had 50 TT 8 INT's and 10 BKUP's in 2013.
Dotson has an offer from Charlotte.
Thursday--February 27th, 2014
Matty V. confirms Josh Mauer will continue to broadcast UMass football and basketball (end of article).
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The success of Boston professional teams has a deep connection with Harvard, MIT and UMass.
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SB Nation looks at the Minutemen's chances in 2014 and says it can't get any worse.
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A Bleacher Report writer says one player UMass' opponents need to fear is Tajae Sharp.
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Fox Sports says Victor Cruz proves a lot of potential NFL talent does not make the Combine.
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FanIQ ranks Vanderbilt's OOC schedule (which includes UMass) as the weakest in the SEC.
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The success of Boston professional teams has a deep connection with Harvard, MIT and UMass.
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SB Nation looks at the Minutemen's chances in 2014 and says it can't get any worse.
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A Bleacher Report writer says one player UMass' opponents need to fear is Tajae Sharp.
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Fox Sports says Victor Cruz proves a lot of potential NFL talent does not make the Combine.
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FanIQ ranks Vanderbilt's OOC schedule (which includes UMass) as the weakest in the SEC.
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Wednesday, February 26, 2014
Recruiting 2014-- Andrew Libby III
I've blogged about Andrew Libby a 6-0 195 pound RB from Thornton Academy in Maine a couple of times before.
This article talks about Libby and former UMass coach Paul Gorham.
Gorham, you will remember survived a major health challenge.
This article talks about Libby and former UMass coach Paul Gorham.
Gorham, you will remember survived a major health challenge.
Wednesday--Feburary 26th, 2014
The Worcester Telegram has Mark Whipple excited to be coaching the Minutemen.
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The UMass athletic department recently had a link to this article about UMass' uniforms. It seems somewhat dated. One of the questions I'm going ask Coach Whipple if I can ever get to one of his functions is if he is planning any uniform tweaks. I haven’t really warmed up to the black helmets...
Click on the image and Blogger displays a larger view. Note the metal flake on the helmets.
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A couple of articles about Khalil Mack's fine showing at the NFL Combine: Hustle Belt has one. SB Nation has another with a clip of Mack running over Anthony Dima.
Dima has been a fine player for the Minutemen and his career here can't be defined in one play. Hope Anthony has a good showing during UMass' Pro Day.
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The UMass has an audio interview with James Ihedigbo during the George Mason game. Ihedigbo talks about UMass football and his relationship with Coach Whipple.
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The UMass Daily Collegian features Sam the Minuteman.
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Josh Maurer joins the PawSox radio team. It looks as if Josh will continue to call UMass football and basketball.
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The UMass athletic department recently had a link to this article about UMass' uniforms. It seems somewhat dated. One of the questions I'm going ask Coach Whipple if I can ever get to one of his functions is if he is planning any uniform tweaks. I haven’t really warmed up to the black helmets...
Click on the image and Blogger displays a larger view. Note the metal flake on the helmets.
A couple of articles about Khalil Mack's fine showing at the NFL Combine: Hustle Belt has one. SB Nation has another with a clip of Mack running over Anthony Dima.
Dima has been a fine player for the Minutemen and his career here can't be defined in one play. Hope Anthony has a good showing during UMass' Pro Day.
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The UMass has an audio interview with James Ihedigbo during the George Mason game. Ihedigbo talks about UMass football and his relationship with Coach Whipple.
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The UMass Daily Collegian features Sam the Minuteman.
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Josh Maurer joins the PawSox radio team. It looks as if Josh will continue to call UMass football and basketball.
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Tuesday, February 25, 2014
Recruiting 2015-- David Tolentino
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NJ.com article here.
Two time All-Area.
Hudl,com has junior highlights.
Tolentino also has offers from Nebraska, Virginia, Rutgers and UConn.
Tuesday--February 25th, 2014
Coach Whipple will address the "Super 26" Dinner held at Lantana in Randolph. The event is co-sponsored by the Gridiron Club of Boston and the Massachusetts High School football coaches association.
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MAC champions Bowling Green starts spring practice.
The Falcons change from a defensive oriented coach in Dave Clawson to an offensive guy in Dino Barbers.
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SB Nation looks at potential top-ten NFL draft pick Khalil Mack.
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ESPN thinks the top positional need for the Patriots this year may be a TE. They look at day three results from Combine and report the results from TE competition.
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CSN Baltimore looks at the Ravens safeties including James Ihedigbo.
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MAC champions Bowling Green starts spring practice.
The Falcons change from a defensive oriented coach in Dave Clawson to an offensive guy in Dino Barbers.
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SB Nation looks at potential top-ten NFL draft pick Khalil Mack.
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ESPN thinks the top positional need for the Patriots this year may be a TE. They look at day three results from Combine and report the results from TE competition.
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CSN Baltimore looks at the Ravens safeties including James Ihedigbo.
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Monday, February 24, 2014
Recruiting 2015-- Sterling Johnson
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He's 247 Sports four-star player.
This article features Johnson.
2013 highlight video here.
Johnson has offers from 19 major programs including Alabama and most of the SEC.
Monday--February 24th, 2014
The latest version of the Spring Football Roster includes the 2014 recruits with bios.
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Hustle Belt has an update from Day 1 of the Combine that is mostly about Rob Blanchflower. He attended the Combine, but did not work out.
Blanchflower's Twitter feed has some details from the Combine.
Dan Malone has a story about Blanchflower and the Combine.
The Giants blog "Big Blue View" looks at the measurables for TE's and OL at the NFL Combine.
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The Boston Globe says Mark Whipple is in a familiar spot.
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At the Combine Kent State's Dri Archer nearly broke Chris Johnson's 2008 2.24 40 record.
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NIU Head Coach Rod Carey received a contract extension after a 12-0 regular season for the Huskies.
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Ball State has three players at the Combine.
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Patriots.com looks at linebackers at the Combine including Buffalo's Khalil Mack.
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Hustle Belt has an update from Day 1 of the Combine that is mostly about Rob Blanchflower. He attended the Combine, but did not work out.
Blanchflower's Twitter feed has some details from the Combine.
Dan Malone has a story about Blanchflower and the Combine.
The Giants blog "Big Blue View" looks at the measurables for TE's and OL at the NFL Combine.
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The Boston Globe says Mark Whipple is in a familiar spot.
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At the Combine Kent State's Dri Archer nearly broke Chris Johnson's 2008 2.24 40 record.
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NIU Head Coach Rod Carey received a contract extension after a 12-0 regular season for the Huskies.
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Ball State has three players at the Combine.
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Patriots.com looks at linebackers at the Combine including Buffalo's Khalil Mack.
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Saturday, February 22, 2014
Saturday--February 22nd, 2014
Well, it was a long slippery, tiring ride back to New Hampshire after the UMass hoop game last night, but it was worth it.
OT, but Mid-Major Madness said the game lived up to the hype.
Victor Cruz got a rousing welcome from the capacity crowd. The atmosphere at Mullins was like the old days.
Victor recently had his partnership with Time Warner Cable extended.
Also in the house was Shannon James. James, you will remember, was a two-time All-American.
Hopefully, some football recruits were there too.
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Old CAA foe James Madison, is reported by the Virginia Pilot to be interested in the MAC.
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Hustle Belt looks at MAC players in the NFL Combine.
Hustle Belt also looks at who had the best defensive line the MAC in 2013. It's hard to evaluate the UMass defense for last fall because the offense was so bad. However, one thing the Minutemen defense did poorly was rush the quarterback. We were at the bottom of the league and the nation in sacks.
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OT, but Mid-Major Madness said the game lived up to the hype.
Victor Cruz got a rousing welcome from the capacity crowd. The atmosphere at Mullins was like the old days.
Victor recently had his partnership with Time Warner Cable extended.
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Hopefully, some football recruits were there too.
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Old CAA foe James Madison, is reported by the Virginia Pilot to be interested in the MAC.
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Hustle Belt looks at MAC players in the NFL Combine.
Hustle Belt also looks at who had the best defensive line the MAC in 2013. It's hard to evaluate the UMass defense for last fall because the offense was so bad. However, one thing the Minutemen defense did poorly was rush the quarterback. We were at the bottom of the league and the nation in sacks.
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Friday, February 21, 2014
Friday--February 21, 2014
Wednesday I linked to "College football Study Hall" for an article on the effectiveness of 2013's offensive lines.
Byron Vance of Hustle Belt looks at who had the best offensive line in the MAC.
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The Sentinel and Enterprise covers Mike Dawson's promotion to assistant defensive line coach with the Eagles.
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Andy Hart of Patriots.com looks at New England's options in the NFL draft regarding TE's. The article comments on Rob Blanchflower (toward the end). It also says Blanchflower won't work out in the Combine.
The Boston Herald says Blanchflower hopes to be ready for UMass' Pro Day on March 25th.
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A Bleacher Report writer says Bowling Green will have one of the top 10 offenses in the nation in 2014.
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SB Nation looks at how local recruiting dictates what type of scheme you play. Whipple's Pro-set offense looks like a better fit for UMass than the spread.
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Two FCS teams will kick off the 2014 season on ESPN. Sam Houston State is coached by old foe K.C. Keeler.
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The new college football playoffs could negatively impact FCS team's bottom line.
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Byron Vance of Hustle Belt looks at who had the best offensive line in the MAC.
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The Sentinel and Enterprise covers Mike Dawson's promotion to assistant defensive line coach with the Eagles.
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Andy Hart of Patriots.com looks at New England's options in the NFL draft regarding TE's. The article comments on Rob Blanchflower (toward the end). It also says Blanchflower won't work out in the Combine.
The Boston Herald says Blanchflower hopes to be ready for UMass' Pro Day on March 25th.
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A Bleacher Report writer says Bowling Green will have one of the top 10 offenses in the nation in 2014.
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SB Nation looks at how local recruiting dictates what type of scheme you play. Whipple's Pro-set offense looks like a better fit for UMass than the spread.
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Two FCS teams will kick off the 2014 season on ESPN. Sam Houston State is coached by old foe K.C. Keeler.
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The new college football playoffs could negatively impact FCS team's bottom line.
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Thursday, February 20, 2014
Recruiting 2015-- Kevin Givens
Kevin Givens a 6-3 230 pound OLB from Altoona, PA has verbaled to Pitt.
Givens had offers from UMass, Temple and Western Michigan.
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Givens had offers from UMass, Temple and Western Michigan.
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Thursday--February 20th, 2014
CBS Boston has an article and an audio interview with Coach Whipple. Some interesting stuff in the audio interview and I recommend listening.
If you are at work and can't, Dan Malone has some highlights in an associated article.
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Maroon Musket says Shane Waldron will be the Minutemen's next offensive line coach.
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The Giants Blog "Big Blue" looks at the NFL draft and wonders if Rob Blanchflower can join Victor Cruz, Julian Talley and Michael Cox with the G-Men.
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NEPatriotsDraft.com mentions Blanchflower as a potential Patriot.
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ESPN ranks the PAC12's North Division's OOC schedule, which includes Colorado-UMass.
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FanIQ ranks the ACC's OOC schedule and mentions Boston College-UMass.
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Our old friends at Maize & Brew Blog look at the 2014 Penn State Nittany Lions and their schedule.
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Two former MAC quarterbacks will be pushing for better things at the NFL Combine.
Indianapolis Colts practice squad quarterback Chandler Harnish looks at what it takes for a MAC quarterback to make it at the NFL Combine.
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If you are at work and can't, Dan Malone has some highlights in an associated article.
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Maroon Musket says Shane Waldron will be the Minutemen's next offensive line coach.
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The Giants Blog "Big Blue" looks at the NFL draft and wonders if Rob Blanchflower can join Victor Cruz, Julian Talley and Michael Cox with the G-Men.
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NEPatriotsDraft.com mentions Blanchflower as a potential Patriot.
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ESPN ranks the PAC12's North Division's OOC schedule, which includes Colorado-UMass.
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FanIQ ranks the ACC's OOC schedule and mentions Boston College-UMass.
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Our old friends at Maize & Brew Blog look at the 2014 Penn State Nittany Lions and their schedule.
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Two former MAC quarterbacks will be pushing for better things at the NFL Combine.
Indianapolis Colts practice squad quarterback Chandler Harnish looks at what it takes for a MAC quarterback to make it at the NFL Combine.
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Wednesday, February 19, 2014
Wednesday --February 19th, 2014
One of this things that will be interesting this season will to see if Coach Whipple's offensive philosophy has changed with his NFL expienence.
In his last stint with the Minutemen, Whipple liked to go vertical. I think in 2002 or 2003, UMass had double-digit under a minute scoring drives. That meant Whipple liked having dominate "X" wide receivers. Think Adrian Zullo, Jimmy Moore and Jason Peebler.
Whipple liked having BIG offensive lines. Back in the late 1990's 300 pounders were not as common as they are now, but the Minutemen OL was one of the biggest in the FCS. Ryan Johnson 6-5 320 from this year's recruits would seem to be a Whipple-sized offensive lineman.
Whipple liked using a TE. Think Kerry Taylor. UMass recruited two highly rated TE's this year (Sifrin and Denton). Both are JUCO's.
Whipple liked to pound the ball. Think Marcel Shipp and Steve Baylark. Running back is probably the deepest offensive position we have. Many recruiting services had J.T Blyden has the top RB recruit in the MAC this year.
He also like to throw the ball out of the backfield to the Fullback. Think Rich Demers, who was fourth on the team in receiving in 2003 going 30-222 5 TD's. Demers also scored another 5 TD's rushing. Note that in 2013, the Minutemen only had 14 TD's for the whole team.
Whipple's offense was headed by a QB who was accurate and could throw the ball down the field. Since Blake Frohnapfel 6-6 225 will not be available for the Spring Game, the QB I'm most interested in seeing throw the ball would Todd Stafford 6-7 250.
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A couple of interesting articles from "College football Study Hall" one is about offensive rankings. Note that UMass was ranked 125th out of 125 teams in 2013.
Another is defensive rankings--- and the Minutemen were last on that one too.
SB Nation has "How to build a college football team: Ideal rosters for six common schemes". Read the portions on "Pro-set offense" and "3-4 defense" since it would seem we will switching to those this year.
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Speaking of quarterbacks, Liam Coen is excited to be back at UMass. Unlike FCS teams, most FBS teams recruit a QB every year. Coen and Whipple make UMass a really strong quarterback coaching team. Hopefully, some four-star QB recruit will see that and commit to UMass in the future.
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Looks like Josh Samuda was lucky to get out of Miami.
Samuda said he was not "Player A".
You remember Josh signed with the Vikings.
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In his last stint with the Minutemen, Whipple liked to go vertical. I think in 2002 or 2003, UMass had double-digit under a minute scoring drives. That meant Whipple liked having dominate "X" wide receivers. Think Adrian Zullo, Jimmy Moore and Jason Peebler.
Whipple liked having BIG offensive lines. Back in the late 1990's 300 pounders were not as common as they are now, but the Minutemen OL was one of the biggest in the FCS. Ryan Johnson 6-5 320 from this year's recruits would seem to be a Whipple-sized offensive lineman.
Whipple liked using a TE. Think Kerry Taylor. UMass recruited two highly rated TE's this year (Sifrin and Denton). Both are JUCO's.
Whipple liked to pound the ball. Think Marcel Shipp and Steve Baylark. Running back is probably the deepest offensive position we have. Many recruiting services had J.T Blyden has the top RB recruit in the MAC this year.
He also like to throw the ball out of the backfield to the Fullback. Think Rich Demers, who was fourth on the team in receiving in 2003 going 30-222 5 TD's. Demers also scored another 5 TD's rushing. Note that in 2013, the Minutemen only had 14 TD's for the whole team.
Whipple's offense was headed by a QB who was accurate and could throw the ball down the field. Since Blake Frohnapfel 6-6 225 will not be available for the Spring Game, the QB I'm most interested in seeing throw the ball would Todd Stafford 6-7 250.
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A couple of interesting articles from "College football Study Hall" one is about offensive rankings. Note that UMass was ranked 125th out of 125 teams in 2013.
Another is defensive rankings--- and the Minutemen were last on that one too.
SB Nation has "How to build a college football team: Ideal rosters for six common schemes". Read the portions on "Pro-set offense" and "3-4 defense" since it would seem we will switching to those this year.
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Speaking of quarterbacks, Liam Coen is excited to be back at UMass. Unlike FCS teams, most FBS teams recruit a QB every year. Coen and Whipple make UMass a really strong quarterback coaching team. Hopefully, some four-star QB recruit will see that and commit to UMass in the future.
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Looks like Josh Samuda was lucky to get out of Miami.
Samuda said he was not "Player A".
You remember Josh signed with the Vikings.
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Tuesday, February 18, 2014
Tuesday--February 18th, 2014
A Bleacher Report writer gives the best returning player for all 130 FBS teams including Tajae Sharpe for UMass.
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Ferrum College has announced that former UMass DC Phil Elmassian will join the staff as defensive coordinator.
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NJ.com talks about Rutgers recruits who were under the radar including Marcus Applefield, who held an offer from the Minutemen.
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UMass recruit Ross Comis was one of the very few FBS-level players to come out of West Virginia in 2013.
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AAC commissioner Aresco says the league has the financial resources to pay full-cost stipends.
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Bowden is aiming to change the results and perception of Akrom football.
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NIU reflects on a 12-2 season.
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A SB Nation Blog says Khalil Mack is the best defensive player available in the 2014 NFL draft.
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Ferrum College has announced that former UMass DC Phil Elmassian will join the staff as defensive coordinator.
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NJ.com talks about Rutgers recruits who were under the radar including Marcus Applefield, who held an offer from the Minutemen.
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UMass recruit Ross Comis was one of the very few FBS-level players to come out of West Virginia in 2013.
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AAC commissioner Aresco says the league has the financial resources to pay full-cost stipends.
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Bowden is aiming to change the results and perception of Akrom football.
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NIU reflects on a 12-2 season.
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A SB Nation Blog says Khalil Mack is the best defensive player available in the 2014 NFL draft.
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Monday, February 17, 2014
Monday--February 17th, 2014
Former UMass player Mike Dawson has been promoted to assistant defensive line coach for the Eagles.
Dawson's Eagles bio.
Other Eagles coaches with UMass roots: Bill McGovern and Jerry Azzinaro.
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Rob Blanchflower gets a mention at the end of this article about TE's in the NFL draft.
Blanchflower gets a longer mention in this Packer Report on the NFL combine.
NFL.com says when TE's are considered in the Combine, there is a need for speed.
BTW, the Combine has it's own web page here.
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A couple of MAC players are among the biggest risers before the NFL Combine.
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A Bleacher Report writer says Khalil Mack vs Anthony Barr is one of the most underrated stories of the 2014 NFL Draft.
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2014 OOC opponent Penn State's drive to domination in Pennsylvania gets rolling.
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Dawson's Eagles bio.
Other Eagles coaches with UMass roots: Bill McGovern and Jerry Azzinaro.
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Rob Blanchflower gets a mention at the end of this article about TE's in the NFL draft.
Blanchflower gets a longer mention in this Packer Report on the NFL combine.
NFL.com says when TE's are considered in the Combine, there is a need for speed.
BTW, the Combine has it's own web page here.
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A couple of MAC players are among the biggest risers before the NFL Combine.
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A Bleacher Report writer says Khalil Mack vs Anthony Barr is one of the most underrated stories of the 2014 NFL Draft.
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2014 OOC opponent Penn State's drive to domination in Pennsylvania gets rolling.
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Saturday, February 15, 2014
Saturday--February 15th, 2014
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MassLIve also looks at the NFL draft and Blanchflower.
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Former UMass OL line coach Dave Johnson lands at Ohio.
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Hustle Belt also has two articles on the proposed rule change giving the defense 10 seconds to change personnel. One is here and another here.
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The American Athletic Conference is determined to make a mark.
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Victor Cruz says Michael Sam would be accepted by the Giants.
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Friday, February 14, 2014
Friday--February 14th, 2014
Happy Valentine's Day to all UMass fans.
ESPN Boston has the story how Andrew Libby, Maine's Gatorade Player-of-the-Year came to sign with UMass.
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UMass plays Penn State for the first time this year. Mrs. Blog and I will be there, Inshallah. How many of the Nittany Lions traditions will James Franklin keep?
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VanDelay Sports ranks UMass #6 in MAC recruiting. Included in the story is a down-loadable pdf with individual player rankings. The Minutemen are listed as signing the overall 6th and with6th and 7th ranked top players and the #1 running back and #1 TE.
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Former UMass offer Chase Litton, 6-6 190 pound pro-style QB has decided to spend a year in prep school.
I've blogged about Litton before.
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Football Scoop reports on why business is booming in college football.
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New Hampshire adds 13 recruits for 2014.
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OT, but Jonathan Quick is making a splash in USA Hockey.
He's also starting goalie.
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Now I've got to go shovel lots and lots of snow...
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ESPN Boston has the story how Andrew Libby, Maine's Gatorade Player-of-the-Year came to sign with UMass.
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VanDelay Sports ranks UMass #6 in MAC recruiting. Included in the story is a down-loadable pdf with individual player rankings. The Minutemen are listed as signing the overall 6th and with6th and 7th ranked top players and the #1 running back and #1 TE.
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Former UMass offer Chase Litton, 6-6 190 pound pro-style QB has decided to spend a year in prep school.
I've blogged about Litton before.
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Football Scoop reports on why business is booming in college football.
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New Hampshire adds 13 recruits for 2014.
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OT, but Jonathan Quick is making a splash in USA Hockey.
He's also starting goalie.
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Now I've got to go shovel lots and lots of snow...
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Thursday, February 13, 2014
Thursday--February 13th, 2014
Big turnout for the Signing Day Event at the Amherst Brewing Co. last night. Coach Whipple had the flu and was down for the count. All the other coaches were there.
It was fun to see other UMass fans. After back-to-back 1-11 seasons, It was good to talk to other Minuteman football junkies. I spoke with "Steve" who keeps the UMass presence up on the MAC boards. Had a good time visiting with "Top row", who's a really knowledgeable guy. I talked a little with Liam Coen, who thinks the UMass offense will be jump started this year.
Coach Shane Waldron, who is recruiting coordinator/TE coach stepped in to show the recruiting video and did a good job.
James Ihedigbo was there and if he ever needs a second career, he could make it as a motivational speaker.
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SB Nation looks at 2014 Mid-major college football recruits. Western Michigan, Toledo, Ohio and Bowling Green all signed top recruits.
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NCAA proposed rule changes for 2014. One of which would put the breaks on the no-huddle offense.
More on the proposed rule changes from USA Today.
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Colorado, one of this year's OOC opponents, is focusing on recruiting classes two years down the road.
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Buffalo will play two FCS teams in 2014. Going 3-1 in OOC play will give the Bulls a leg up on a bowl bid.
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It was fun to see other UMass fans. After back-to-back 1-11 seasons, It was good to talk to other Minuteman football junkies. I spoke with "Steve" who keeps the UMass presence up on the MAC boards. Had a good time visiting with "Top row", who's a really knowledgeable guy. I talked a little with Liam Coen, who thinks the UMass offense will be jump started this year.
Coach Shane Waldron, who is recruiting coordinator/TE coach stepped in to show the recruiting video and did a good job.
James Ihedigbo was there and if he ever needs a second career, he could make it as a motivational speaker.
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SB Nation looks at 2014 Mid-major college football recruits. Western Michigan, Toledo, Ohio and Bowling Green all signed top recruits.
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NCAA proposed rule changes for 2014. One of which would put the breaks on the no-huddle offense.
More on the proposed rule changes from USA Today.
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Colorado, one of this year's OOC opponents, is focusing on recruiting classes two years down the road.
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Buffalo will play two FCS teams in 2014. Going 3-1 in OOC play will give the Bulls a leg up on a bowl bid.
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Wednesday, February 12, 2014
Recruiting 2015--Daniel Clifford
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Story here.
This article mentions Clifford.
Clifford's Rivals page.
Junior offensive and defensive highlight video above.
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