UMass Announces Football Signing Class Of 2010

UMass football coach Kevin Morris has announced the signing of 11 future Minuteman football players to National Letters of Intent. These 11 incoming freshmen join the six mid-year transfers and will be eligible to play this fall for the 2010 season. The class of 17 players is one of the tops in the nation. The six transfers are be eligible to practice with the Minutemen starting in Spring Football, which begins on March 30, and will be able to... MORE

Football - 2/3/2010

UMass Mourns Loss Of Former Football Coach Bob Pickett

Former UMass football head coach Bob Pickett passed away on Tuesday night in Florida. Pickett was 75 years old and is survived by his wife Sylvia and children Robbin, Debbie and Judith. Pickett served as head coach of the Minutemen from 1978-83, winning four Yankee Conference Championships. He went on to serve as an Associate Athletic Director at UMass until retiring in 1997. He also worked as a color commentator on radio broadcasts of... MORE

Football - 2/2/2010

Signing Day Live Chat With Kevin Morris

Wednesday is National Signing Day for Football and you can get all the latest news on UMass' newest Minutemen with a live online chat starting at 10:30 a.m. Head Coach Kevin Morris will be chatting with fans and announcing the signees as they arrive at UMass. Be sure to send your questions in now and comments as Coach Morris will answer the fans as he talks about the newest members of the football team. MORE

Football - 1/29/2010

Ducasse Set For Action In Saturday's Senior Bowl

Ducasse Gaining Major National Attention

CAA Football will be represented in this weekend's College Football All-Star game Saturday, Jan. 30, when UMass' Vladimir Ducasse, takes part in the Under Armour Senior Bowl. Ducasse, a 2009 All-America honoree and CAA Football All-Conference selection, will be part of the game's North roster. The contest is slated to kickoff at 4 p.m. (ET) and will be shown live from Mobile, Ala., on the NFL Network ... MORE

Football - 1/27/2010

Chivers, Igwenagu, Ihne, Miles Earn CAA Academic Honors

Four UMass football players were named to the CAA Academic All-Conference Team for 2009. Senior offensive lineman Jared Chivers, sophomore H-Back Emil Igwenagu, junior offensive lineman John Ihne and senior safety Jeromy Miles were all honored for their academic and athletic accolades this past year. MORE

Football - 1/27/2010

Zardas To Play In Texas Vs. Nation All-Star Game

UMass All-CAA fullback Chris Zardas will have his chance to shine in the national spotlight when he plays in the Texas vs. The Nation All-Star Game on Feb. 6. The game airs on CBS College Sports and pits some of the best college talent from the country vs. the best from the Lone Star State. MORE

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