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Stories On The UMass Football Spring Game

By Jason Yellin on May 1, 2011 8:25 AM | No Comments | No TrackBacks

The defense topped the offense 44-42 at the annual UMass Football Spring Game. Here are several stories and videos on the game.

• Springfield Republican: UMass transfer quarterback Kellen Pagel has spring in his step

• Springfield Republican: It will be up to the UMass team to supply its own meaning to 2011

• WWLP NBC 22: UMass spring football game

UMass spring football game: wwlp.com

Gazette Preview Of UMass Football Spring Game

By Jason Yellin on April 30, 2011 7:34 AM | No Comments | No TrackBacks

The Daily Hampshire Gazette has a story on Saturday's Spring Football Events, read about it here: UMass football plays spring game Saturday at McGuirk

Saturday's annual University of Massachusetts spring football game will have some added events after last week's announcement that the school was upgrading its program to the Bowl Subdivision.

In addition to the 4 p.m. game at McGuirk Stadium, there's a 1 p.m. tour of the program's new offices in the Slobody Building at 101 University Drive. Members of the 100 Yard Club, a UMass booster club, can meet coaches and players at 3 p.m. prior to the spring game and eat with them at a barbecue afterward.

There will be an autograph session for anyone after the spring game.

UMass coach Kevin Morris said he was pleased with his team's progression this spring.

"It's been good. We've got a good group of guys," Morris said. "Guys have really taken it seriously and set a high standard."

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A Look At This Week's Football Practice MVPs

By Jason Yellin on April 23, 2011 10:11 AM | No Comments | No TrackBacks

Check out this week's football MVPs including Tyler Holmes, Chaz Thompson, Darren Thellen. The players talk about spring football and about the UMass football move to FBS and the MAC.

Gazette With Players' Perspective On Move To FBS

By Jason Yellin on April 22, 2011 6:45 AM | No Comments | No TrackBacks

The Daily Hampshire Gazette has this story on the players' perspective on the move to FBS and the MAC.

After Wednesday's press conference, all talk about the University of Massachusetts football program naturally revolved around its future. But lost in the chatter and debate about Gillette Stadium, the Mid-American Conference, bowl games and exciting potential nonconference opponents were any thoughts about the present.

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Report From UMass Football Practice 6 With MVPs

By Jason Yellin on April 14, 2011 2:24 PM | 1 Comment | No TrackBacks

Check out the UMass Football Practice 6 Report With MVPs. Interviews with Shane Viveiros, Julian Talley, Emil Igwenagu, Stephane Milhim, Theo Agnew and coach Kevin Morris. The next practice is slated for Saturday morning. The UMass Football Spring Game is April 30 at 4 p.m.

Gazette: Feature On Football Def. Coordinator Forcucci

By Jason Yellin on April 8, 2011 6:59 AM | No Comments | No TrackBacks

In an attempt to show a little school spirit on his first day at his new job, University of Massachusetts defensive coordinator Frank Forcucci dug out some of his old UMass gear from a previous stint on the Minuteman coaching staff.

He didn't wear it long. Since he last coached in Amherst, UMass has changed head coaches, playing surfaces, athletic directors and equipment providers, so Forcucci's old Nike apparel was quickly replaced with new Adidas duds.

Other than the clothing, Forcucci has felt at home back in Amherst. Read Matt Vautour's full feature story in the Daily Hampshire Gazette: New defensive coordinator Frank Forcucci familiar with UMass football

Holmes, McCummings Named Practice 3 Football MVPs

By Jason Yellin on April 5, 2011 11:00 AM | No Comments | No TrackBacks

Redshirt freshman fullback Thad McCummings and junior All-American linebacker Tyler Holmes were named the football team's MVPs after the third practice of the season.

Daily Collegian Update On UMass Football

By Jason Yellin on April 5, 2011 6:45 AM | No Comments | No TrackBacks

The Daily Collegian has an update notebook on UMass football. The team held its annual Pro Day at McGuirk Stadium on March 25, announcing its 2011 schedule. The schedule is highlighted by the second-annual Colonial Clash at Gillette Stadium against New Hampshire on Oct. 22 and a BCS battle against Boston College on Sept. 24.

Read the full story: UMass announces 2011 schedule, holds Pro Day event

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UMass Football Practice Starts Thursday Morning

By Jason Yellin on March 30, 2011 7:58 PM | No Comments | No TrackBacks

The UMass football will start its official spring practices on Thursday, March 31 at 8 a.m., at McGuirk Stadium. Check back for an update on Thursday, here on UMassAthletics.com.