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Boston Globe: Catching Up With Nicole (Phelan) Sabatier, North Andover/UMass field hockey

By Cody Lahl on August 27, 2015 1:33 PM

Boston Globe writer Allen Lesells spoke with former University of Massachusetts field hockey midfielder Nicole Phelan recently. Phelan, who now goes by the married last name Sabatier, lives in Oregon and spoke highly of the sport she started playing in eighth grade as well as her experiences at UMass.

Catching Up With ... Nicole (Phelan) Sabatier, North Andover/UMass field hockey | Allen Lessels, Boston Globe

Globe: Billerica's Whiteway cranks up scoring for UMass

By Cody Lahl on March 17, 2014 2:25 PM

Boston Globe correspondent Peter Cappiello wrote a feature on four UMass men's lacrosse standouts who all hail from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Check out Cappiello's feature, which focuses on Grant Whiteway along with Bob Fahey, James Fahey and Matt Whippen, below:

"It wasn't the first time that Grant Whiteway had left an opponent a bit stunned.

The University of Massachusetts Amherst junior from Billerica entered Tuesday's matchup against visiting Providence with five goals for the men's lacrosse team in its 4-1 start.

After the game's final whistle, the attack walked off Garber Field with 12 on the season, after powering the Minutemen to a 16-11 victory with a seven-goal performance.

Teammate James Fahey, a former rival at St. John's Prep, recalls a Billerica Memorial High-St. John's matchup in May 2010, when Whiteway ran up 10 yards from the goal line and extended before launching a shot 180 degrees into a corner of the net..."

The completion of the story is available through the Boston Globe website. More on UMass men's lacrosse can be found through UMassAthletics.com.

Boston Globe: Gedman right at home as Framingham State's new coach

By Jillian Jakuba on March 2, 2014 12:43 PM | 2 Comments | No TrackBacks

UMass baseball alum Mike Gedman was featured in the Boston Globe on Sunday. Gedman was recently hired as the head coach of Framingham State University in his hometown of Framingham, Mass.

Read: Gedman right at home as Framingham State's new coach

Boston Globe: Pochini, Sikalis still leaders in their field

By Cody Lahl on September 8, 2013 1:01 PM

Boston Globe correspondents Marvin Pave and Lorenzo Recupero caught up with UMass field hockey head coach Carla Tagliente and Minutewomen senior co-captain and Acton-Boxborough Regional High School graduate Alexa Sikalis for a story recently. Sikalis was a co-captain of the Acton-Boxborough team that won the 2009 Division I Massachusetts Title, along with current Babson field hockey standout Julia Pochini, and both have found success on the field since their high school graduation that year.

As senior captains, Julia Pochini and Alexa Sikalis led the field hockey team at Acton-Boxborough Regional to the Division 1 state title in 2009.

The two are captains once again, as starters in the midfield -- Sikalis at the University of Masschusetts Amherst, the 14th-ranked program in Division 1, and Pochini at Babson College, the defending regular-season champion in the NEWMAC.

Pochini, who has started every game since her freshman year for the Division 3 program in Wellesley, enhanced her role as a go-to player at center-mid with six goals and seven assists last season.

Sikalis, who set the career scoring mark at A-B her senior season, started all 24 games at UMass last season, finishing with three goals and six assists in a march to the NCAA tourney...

The full story is available to Boston Globe/Boston.com subscribers here. More information on UMass field hockey, including a 2013 season schedule and team statistics, can be found through UMassAthletics.com here.

Boston Globe Chats With Charley Molnar

By Cody Lahl on May 22, 2013 11:41 AM

UMass football head coach Charley Molnar will be in Boston on Wednesday, May 22, for a chat with Boston Globe sports editor Joe Sullivan and Boston.com sports editor Matt Pepin. Molnar will sit down with Sullivan and Pepin at 1:30 p.m. to discuss the Minutemen and the squad's approaching second season at the NCAA Division-I Football Bowl Subdivision level.

Fans interested in following along and submitting questions can track the discussion through Boston.com here.

Boston Globe Features Rowing Head Coach Jim Dietz

By John Sinnett on October 18, 2012 11:05 AM | No Comments | No TrackBacks

John Powers of the Boston Globe previews the Head of the Charles Regatta Weekend with a feature on decorated UMass rowing coach Jim Dietz. The Minutewomen will row alongside their famed coach this weekend at the prestigious regatta.

Read the full article here: http://bostonglobe.com/sports/other/2012/10/17/jim-dietz-trip-first-head-charles-led-him-olympics-and-hall-fame/f7fdOh1SQMODJ175uOwGMP/story.html

Recaps Of Basketball's 83-67 Win Over Northeastern

By Dave Gunn on November 15, 2011 9:07 AM | No Comments | No TrackBacks

The men's basketball team improved to 2-0 on Monday night with a 83-67 win over Northeastern at the Mullins Center. Sophomore point guard Chaz Williams led the way again for the Minutemen, recording the first double-double of his career with 20 points and 10 assists, both tying career-highs. Terrell Vinson (14) and Sampson Carter (12) both reached double-figures for the second game in a row. Check out coverage of the game below.

UMass men's basketball pulls away from Northeastern - Hampshire Gazette

Gary Forbes checks in on Minutemen - Hampshire Gazette

A double-double by Chaz Williams leads a double-digit UMass win - Springfield Republican

Offense in full swing as Minutemen cruise to 83-67 victory - Daily Collegian

Sloppy play plagues UMass despite win - Daily Collegian

Williams points way for UMass - Boston Herald

UMass basketball beats Northeastern - Boston Globe

UMass pulls away with game on line - Worcester Telegram

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Williams scores 20, dishes out 10 assists, Massachusetts beads Northeastern 83-67 - Washington Post

Boston Globe: Leadership with Brooklyn accent

By Dave Gunn on November 9, 2011 7:42 AM | No Comments | No TrackBacks

Gary Washburn of the Boston Globe has a terrific feature in Wednesday's issue on redshirt-sophomore point guard Chaz Williams and what the transfer from Hofstra brings to the Minutemen going into the 2011-12 season. Washburn talks about how head coach Derek Kellogg needs a floor general to lead his new up-tempo attack with "fearlessness and heart that exemplified those 1990s teams."

"He may have found such a conductor in Chaz Williams, a 5-foot 9-inch sophomore transfer from Hofstra, whose Brooklyn upbringing is apparent from the moment he speaks. He brings a New York bravado to Amherst, and his leadership and passion are exactly what Kellogg believes will push the Minutemen back among the elite teams of the Atlantic 10."

Leadership with Brooklyn accent: Point guard Williams feels up to the challenge - Boston Globe

Cruz & Ighedibo Take Center Stage For Giants & Patriots

By Dave Gunn on October 10, 2011 8:31 AM | No Comments | No TrackBacks

Victor Cruz was center stage again for the New York Giants in their 36-25 loss to the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday. The former UMass wide receiver led the Giants with eight receptions for 161 yards, including a juggling one-handed 68-yard touchdown catch in the fourth quarter. Cruz was also involved in a pair of late turnovers by the Giants. All of that leads to lots of Cruz headlines today:

New York Times
New York Daily News
ESPN.com
Wall Street Journal
New York Post

James Ighedibo made the first start of his career at safety for the New England Patriots, helping lead them to victory over his former team, the New York Jets, 30-20. The Amherst Regional High and UMass alum played the first four seasons of his career with the Jets, so Sunday's first start took on extra meaning. Ighedibo finished with six tackles on four solos and two assists.

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ESPN Boston (written by UMass alum Mike Reiss)

Boston Globe: UMass Football giving its level best

By John Sinnett on September 23, 2011 8:06 AM | No Comments | No TrackBacks

Frank Dell'Apa of the Boston Globe has a preview of Saturday's game at Boston College focusing on the confidence built from past performances against FBS programs, including last year's narrow loss at Michigan.

But this is a new era for football at UMass, which will move up to the Bowl Subdivision next season and join the Mid-American Conference. Narrow defeats at Navy (21-20, in 2006), Kansas State (21-17, in 2009), and Michigan (42-37, in 2010) indicate UMass can compete at the next level.

"In the last two years, in particular those games against Kansas State and Michigan, we certainly had our chances in big-time atmospheres,'' Morris said. "Our players haven't played at Boston College but as a staff we have, and we know what to expect from Boston College football. We'll be ready to go. On paper, they are our best opponent, the strongest team we'll play.

"If you go by the Michigan, Kansas State, and Navy games, those are good indicators of where you are as a program. I think we're a very competitive program but we still haven't recruited a truly FBS recruiting class. We're going to go out and play and compete with anybody we play against and our goal is to win the game."

UMass football giving its level best before jumping to FBS - The Boston Globe

Recaps Of Football's Opening Win At Holy Cross

By Dave Gunn on September 2, 2011 9:22 AM | No Comments | No TrackBacks

Check out all of the stories on UMass' 24-16 season-opening win on Thursday night in the first ever night game at Holy Cross' Fitton Field.

Springfield Republican: UMass football rides Jonathan Hernandez to opening win at Holy Cross

Hampshire Gazette: Jonathan Hernandez strong for Minutemen in return home

Hampshire Gazette: Quarterback Kellen Pagel helps UMass beat Holy Cross in opener

Matt Vautour Blog: Three Stars - UMass-Holy Cross

Worcester Telegram: UMass' Hernandez crashes Holy Cross party

Worcester Telegram: 15,942 Fans Watch UMass Beat Holy Cross

SB Nation: Jonathan Hernandez carrie Minutemen in win

Boston Globe: UMass runs past Holy Cross

Boston Herald: UMass football shines bright

Washington Post: Hernandez helps Massachusetts to 24-16 win over Holy Cross

VIDEO: Highlights from Charter 3

Former Kicker Koepplin Signed By Patriots

By Dave Gunn on July 28, 2011 10:00 AM | No Comments | No TrackBacks

Former UMass kicker Chris Koepplin (2006-07) was signed as a free agent by the New England Patriots on Wednesday. He is the third former Minuteman to be signed since the free agent signing period opened this week, joining undrafted free agents Greg Niland (Cardinals) and John Griffin (Bengals).

Koepplin, who transferred to UMass after two years at Nassau Community College, was a Honorable Mention All-American in both 2006 and 2007 with the Minutemen, while also earning All-Conference honors both years. He holds the UMass record for PAT percentage (98.0) on 99-of-101 and ranks second in field goal percentage (71.0) on 27-of-38.

Koepplin's most memorable field goal was the 43-yarder he hit at No. 2 Montana on Dec. 8, 2006 in the NCAA Semifinals which proved to be the game-winner and send the Minutemen on to the Championship game for the first time since 1998.

Koepplin played two seasons of arena football for the Manchester Wolves in 2008-09.

Hampshire Gazette: Koepplin signs with the Patriots

Boston Globe: Patriots sign 2 draft picks, 12 rookie free agents

NESN.com: Patriots make 16 roster transactions>br>

Kelley & King Philip Edge Diaz-Patterson & Amherst In State Finals

By Dave Gunn on June 20, 2011 10:51 AM | 3 Comments | No TrackBacks

It was a matchup of soon-to-be Minutewomen in the Massachusetts Division 1 State Softball Championship on Saturday as Anna Kelley (pictured, far left) and King Philip High School of Wrentham edged out Quianna Diaz-Patterson and Amherst Regional High School, 1-0 at Worcester State's Rockwood Field. The Warrriors, also the alma mater of current UMass player Maggie Quealy, finish the season with a perfect 26-0 record, while the Hurricanes finish 2011 with a 23-2 mark.

The terrific game received lots of media attention. Check out the coverage below, including a pair of features on Kelley.

ESPN Boston (with video): King Philip Takes 2nd Straight D1 State Title

CBS 3 Springfield (with video): Amherst Loses 1-0 Heartbreaker

Boston Globe: King Philip Wears Crown

Daily Hampshire Gazette: Amherst Regional Softball Falls Just Short

Springfield Republican: Amherst Loses State Division 1 Title Game

Wrentham Patch: KP Wins State Softball Championship Again

The Sun Chronicle: Another Title For KP

Kelley Feature in Sun Chronicle: Kelley On Fire At Hot Corner

Kelley's Class in Sun Chronicle: Three Cheers For King Philip Trio

Boston Globe Editorial Supports UMass Football's Move Up

By Jason Yellin on April 25, 2011 7:10 AM | 1 Comment | No TrackBacks

UMass: Krafting a better football team
April 25, 2011

Patriots' owner Robert Kraft deserves credit for bringing more big-time college football to New England when he struck a deal that allows the University of Massachusetts at Amherst to play all their home games rent-free at Gillette Stadium starting in 2012. Having the high-class Foxborough facility as a home field enables UMass to join the Division I Mid-American Conference and lure bowl-bound football powers onto its schedule.

The move is already building excitement among UMass graduates, for whom Saturdays in Foxborough could be a great bonding experience, and it could pay off for the university in some other respects, too. If Massachusetts residents come to see the UMass team as an expression of Bay State pride, it will help build greater political and community support for the state's leading public university.

Welcome as the UMass ascent to collegiate football's Mt. Olympus may be, policymakers should be aware that the costs in athletic scholarships and expanded coaching staffs will be considerable. UMass anticipates that its football expenditure will jump from $4.4 million in 2010 to $6.9 million for the 2013 season. Purely as an economic venture, or as a means of enhancing a university's national standing, a top-tier football program is no panacea -- and certainly no substitute for enhanced academic resources.

But pride doesn't come with a pricetag, and watching UMass match up against national powerhouses will provide an extra point of identity to fans of the sometimes neglected university -- that is, as long as the Minutemen make a good showing on the field.

© Copyright 2011 Globe Newspaper Company.

Globe Feature On Gurley's NBA Bid

By Jason Yellin on April 24, 2011 7:53 AM | 1 Comment | No TrackBacks

Anthony Gurley fell in love with basketball as a 7-year-old, playing ball in the Pee Wee league at the Roxbury YMCA. "I've never looked back since then,'' said Gurley, a fifth-year senior at the University of Massachusetts Amherst who was recently honored with the George "Trigger'' Burke Award as the team's MVP. "There's always room for improvement, and I'm working hard every day to reach my dream . . . the NBA,'' he said. Read the full story in the Boston Globe: Newton North grad Gurley bids for NBA.

Continue reading Globe Feature On Gurley's NBA Bid.

Football Media Coverage On Move To FBS, MAC

By Jason Yellin on April 21, 2011 10:00 PM

Here are various stories on UMass' elevation to the FBS and MAC.

• ESPN: UMass football announces move to MAC in 2012

• ESPN: UMass to join MAC in 2012 | More on UMass move to the MAC

• USA Today: UMass football to join FCS, MAC Conference in 2012

• USA Today: UMass officially joins Mid-American Conference in football

• Sporting News: UMass To The MAC

• Boston Globe: Kraft rose to occasion

• Springfield Republican: A pipedream no more, UMass officially becomes an FBS program

• Springfield Republican: Gillette had to be part of move, but Western Mass. is left behind

• Daily Hampshire Gazette: Gillette Stadium new home for UMass football beginning in 2012

• Daily Hampshire Gazette: Upgrade creates need for more women's scholarships

• Daily Hampshire Gazette: Opinion on campus divided over football program shift

• Daily Hampshire Gazette: UMass to join MAC in upgrade to Football Bowl Subdivision

• Daily Hampshire Gazette: With move to MAC, Minutemen may play weeknight football

• Daily Hampshire Gazette: Upgrade means new challenges for UMass football

• Boston Herald: Buckley: Move to Gillette boosts big-time hopes

• Boston Herald: UMass goes deep for football glory

• Boston Herald UMass moves up to FBS

• Worcester Telegram: UMass, Gillette cut a big-time football deal

• Berkshire Eagle: UMass makes its move to DivisionI-FBS, MAC

• Hartford Courant: UMass Makes Move To FBS Official

• Attleboro Sun-Chronicle: Kraft: UMass to be boon

• Daily Collegian: UMass football officially announces move to FBS

• Philadelphia Inquirer: UMass joins MAC for football Philadelphia Inquirer 2011-04-20

• Cleveland Plain-Dealer: Marriage of UMass and MAC a winner, for now: Analysis

• Detroit News: UMass is 'excellent addition' to MAC for football

• Columbus Dispatch: College football: UMass is a good fit, MAC chief says

• Washington Post: UMass football to join Mid-American conference starting in 2012

• Fox Sports: UMass' move puts program in FBS

• The Sports Network: UMass football to join Mid-American Conference in 2012

• Kalamazoo Gazette: No decision on MAC division alignment after UMass joins as football-only member

• Oxford Press: UMass arrival brings challenge

• Ball State Daily News: FOOTBALL: Massachusetts makes move to MAC official

• CSNNE.com: Kraft: 'We have to find a way to get players back in'

• NCAA.com: UMass set to join MAC in 2012

• Berkshire Eagle: UMass football joining Division I-FBS, Mid-American Conference in 2012

• WBUR Radio: Littlefield On Sports: UMass Football Takes It Up A Notch

• College Football Talk: MAC officially adds UMass as newest member

• SB Nation: UMass Officially Joins The Mid-American Conference

• Seacoast Online: With UMass football moving to FBS, what's next for UNH?

• ABC40: McGuirk No More

• NBC22: UMass football to play games in Foxboro

Here are video interviews from the event:

• Interview With UMass Amherst Chancellor Robert C. Holub On UMass' Move To FBS

• Interview With UMass A.D. John McCutcheon On UMass' Move To FBS

• Interview With MAC Commish Jon Steinbrecher On UMass' Move To FBS

• Interview With Kevin Morris On UMass' Move To FBS

• Interview With Phil Buttafuoco On UMass' Move To FBS

• Interview With James J. Karam On UMass' Move To FBS

Continue reading Football Media Coverage On Move To FBS, MAC.

Stories On UMass' Players At BC Pro Day

By Jason Yellin on March 24, 2011 7:19 AM | No Comments | No TrackBacks

Here are various stories on the Pro Day that was held at Boston College on Wednesday as five former UMass football players took part. They included John Griffin, Kyle Havens, Mike Mele, Anthony Nelson and Greg Niland. The lineman Niland is quoted in many of these stories.

• Boston Herald: Futures cloudy at BC pro day

• Boston Herald: Linemen get battle Scar

• Boston Globe: Going through motions

• ESPNBoston.com: Anthony Castonzo, Mark Herzlich take next step at BC pro day

• ESPNBoston.com: NFL coaches & scouts in town

• CBSSports.com: Pro Day Notebook: Pats coach ramps up BC's workout

Recaps Of UMass' Loss To Dayton In The A-10s

By Jason Yellin on March 9, 2011 6:36 AM | No Comments | No TrackBacks

Take a look back at the 78-50 defeat to Dayton in the Atlantic 10 Tournament First Round on Tuesday night.

• Springfield Republican: CBI invitation or no, the UMass basketball season looks

• Springfield Republican: After an A-10 basketball loss to Dayton, UMass is rethinking

• Daily Hampshire Gazette: Dayton crushes Minutemen in Atlantic 10 Tournament

• Daily Hampshire Gazette: Minutemen could still keep playing in one of 16-team tourneys

• Boston Globe: Flyers race past Minutemen

• Boston Herald: Minutemen out in ugly fashion

• Worcester Telegram: Flyers bounce Minutemen from tournament

• Daily Collegian: Lack of offense spells Minutemen

• Daily Collegian: Minutemen's season ends in blowout loss to Dayton

• Dayton Daily News: Flyers blow by UMass 78-50

• SB Nation: Atlantic 10 Tournament Results And Schedule For Day Two

• WWLP NBC22: Dayton knocks UMass out of the A-10's

• WHIO: Flyers Cruise Over UMass 78-50

Look Back At UMass' Hoop Loss At Fordham

By Jason Yellin on March 6, 2011 8:58 PM | No Comments | No TrackBacks

Here are the recaps from UMass' 77-73 loss at Fordham on Saturday as the Rams snapped a 41-game conference losing streak.

• Daily Hampshire Gazette: Despite loss at Fordham, Minutemen will host A-10 game

• Springfield Republican: UMass hits bottom by losing to Fordham, the A-10's bottom

• Worcester Telegram: UMass hits bottom with loss

• Boston Globe: Minutemen roughed up by Fordham

• Boston Herald: UMass bottoms out against Rams

• Daily Collegian: Minutemen clinch first-round home game despite loss

• The Examiner: Minutemen allow Fordham to end conference losing streak

• Wall Street Journal: Fordham edges Massachusetts 77-73

• ESPN.com: Fordham tops UMass to snap 41-game A-10 skid

• Bleacher Report: Fordham Snaps 41-Game Atlantic-10 Losing Streak After Win over UMass

UMass will host Dayton on Tuesday at the Mullins Center at 9 p.m., here are stories on the Flyers, who lost at George Washington Saturday.

• Dayton Daily News: Flyers end season on a loss to George Washington

• Dayton Daily News: Things that stood out from UD-GW game

• Springfield News Sun: Staten good to the last block

• Springfield News Sun: Flyers rally, fall in final seconds

• Washington Post: George Washington vs. Dayton: Jabari Edwards saves the day for Colonials

Recaps Of UMass' Near-Upset Of Temple

By Jason Yellin on March 3, 2011 7:12 AM | No Comments | No TrackBacks

UMass basketball battled the three-time defending A-10 Champions, but lost 73-67 in overtime on Wednesday. Still, the Minutemen hold fate in their own hands when it comes to hosting a first-round A-10 Tournament game. A win on Saturday at Fordham OR several other scenarios would result in a home game to start the postseason. Read about the Temple game and the postseason situation here:

• Springfield Republican: OT loss to Temple leaves UMass basketball team in a scramble

• Springfield Republican: As his career winds down, UMass senior Gurley soldiers on

• Daily Hampshire Gazette: Atlantic 10 home game within reach for Minutemen

• Daily Hampshire Gazette: Minutemen put scare in Temple, but Owls pull away for OT victory

• Boston Globe: Bottom falls out on UMass in OT

• Worcester Telegram: Intense UMass lets down in OT vs. Owls

• Boston Herald: Temple defeats UMass in overtime

• Daily Collegian: Minutemen lose in overtime to No. 24 Temple on senior night

• Daily Collegian: UMass nearly defeats A-10 elite in Temple

• The Examiner: Minutemen fall to Owls on Senior Night

• WWLP NBC22: 'Owlful' overtime, Temple edges UMass

• Philadelphia Inquirer: Owls get by UMass in overtime

• Philadelphia Daily News: Close win over UMass was just what Temple needed

• St. Louis Post-Dispatch: A quick look at the Atlantic 10 race

Recaps Of Sunday's Loss At La Salle

By Jason Yellin on February 28, 2011 6:42 AM | No Comments | No TrackBacks

Here are the recaps from Sunday's loss at La Salle.

• Daily Hampshire Gazette: Missed chance for UMass to ensure A-10 home game

• Daily Hampshire Gazette: Minutemen get 'outtoughed' by La Salle

• Springfield Republican: UMass gets blasted by La Salle, 72-51

• Springfield Republican: UMass basketball heads into March, still searching for an identity

• Boston Globe: No-show job by UMass

• Worcester Telegram: Minutemen fall flat in Philly

• Philadelphia Inquirer: La Salle shows mental toughness in win over UMass

• Daily Collegian: Minutemen fall big to Explorers on road

• CBS 3 Springfield: - News and Weather for Western Massachusetts

• ESPN.com: La Salle 72, Massachusetts 51

Sully's Court In Boston Globe Focuses On UMass

By Jason Yellin on February 24, 2011 10:52 PM | No Comments | No TrackBacks

Sully's Court: UMass fans should be optimistic

E-mail | Print | Comments (2)Posted by Joe Sullivan, Globe Staff February 24, 2011 12:04 PM

Considering UMass: I saw UMass in person Wednesday night as they pummeled St. Joe's. A reasonable goal for this team is to get a home game for the first round of the Atlantic 10 tournament, then win to advance to the quarterfinals in Atlantic City.

The record is better than last season, there is improvement, but what about the future?

I realize my observations come the day after UMass played well against a bad team but I think there's a reason for optimism. IT it revolves around four players, sophomores Javorn Farrell, Freddie Riley and Terrell Vinson and redshirt freshman Raphial Putney. Farrell has the makings of a excellent slashing scorer. Riley didn't play Wednesday night but he's a legit 3-point threat. Putney is really intriguing, a stick figure in basketball shorts who has 3-point range on his outside shot and long, long arms that can be used effectively at both ends of the court. I think he's got all sorts of potential. Vinson is a riddle. He has to become an assertive inside player and he can do it. Not sure he will though.

The obvious question here: where will the guard play come from? The answer was sitting on the bench in 5-foot-9-inch point guard Chazz Williams. Williams played at Hofstra in 2009-2010 and was all-rookie in the CAA after averaging 7.1 ppg and 4.2 apg. He's actually just what the other four players need, someone who can facilitate.

So I say, have hope, UMass fans. And how about showing up for the games? The Sign Man is getting lonely.

Interesting reflection: UMass absolutely pounded St. Joe's on the glass, 45-24. The Hawks need some inside players. Sitting out right now is another Hofstra transfer, 6-8 forward Halil Kanacevic, who was also on the All-CAA rookie team after averaging 8.6 ppg and 7.6 rpg. Phil Martelli will be ecstatic to have a player who will attack the glass on the defensive end. Both players left Hofstra when Tom Pecora moved over to coach Fordham. Pecora, winless in the Atlantic 10, could have used both players at Rose Hill.

Recaps Of The Hoop Win Over St. Joe's

By Jason Yellin on February 24, 2011 6:40 AM | No Comments | No TrackBacks

Take a look back at the 69-51 win over Saint Joseph's with these articles.

• Boston Globe: UMass puts it all together

• Boston Herald: Anthony Gurley, Minutemen score a big win

• Daily Collegian: Minutemen trounce Saint Joseph's

• Daily Collegian: Gurley returns to form against Saint Joseph's

• Daily Hampshire Gazette: UMass basketball easily wins rematch with Hawks at Mullins Center

• Daily Hampshire Gazette: Gurley shakes slump to lead Minutemen

• Masslive: Derek Kellogg and his 'Gurley Men' overwhelm St. Joe's 69-51

• Springfield Republican: UMass drubs Saint Joseph's to clinch winning regular-season

• Worcester Telegram: Minutemen thrive with complete game

• ESPN: Massachusetts 69, Saint Joseph's 51

Recaps Of UMass' Loss To Duquesne

By Jason Yellin on February 17, 2011 6:33 AM | No Comments | No TrackBacks

Here are the stories from the media about the Minutemen's 81-63 loss to Duquesne on Wednesday night.

• Daily Hampshire Gazette: Dukes dominate early, freshmen can't rescue Minutemen

• Daily Hampshire Gazette: With playing time, Morgan delivers for UMass

• Springfield Republican:Morgan is a bright spot in UMass' 81-63 loss to Duquesne

• Boston Globe: Balanced Dukes flatten Minutemen

• Boston Herald: Poor start KOs UMass

• Worcester Telegram: Reeling UMass drubbed by Duquesne

• Daily Collegian: Minutemen continue slump after torrid start

• Daily Collegian: Freshman Morgan shines in UM loss

• Pittsburgh Post-Gazette: Duquesne wins at Massachusetts, 81-63

• Pittsburgh Review-Tribune: Defense, balanced scoring lift Duquesne over UMass

• SB Nation Pittsburgh: Duquesne Basketball Gets Back On Track With Win Over UMass

• CBS Sports: Duquesne 81, Massachusetts 63

• WWLP NBC22: Dukes down UMass, 81-63

Look Back At UMass' 59-51 Hoop Loss To GW

By Jason Yellin on February 14, 2011 8:46 AM | No Comments | No TrackBacks

Read the recaps on the loss in the following outlets:

• Boston Globe: Gurley and UMass are contained

• Springfield Republican: Sunday's game helped show why UMass basketball is a hard sell

• Daily Hampshire Gazette: Minutemen offense sputters in loss to George Washington

• Masslive: The UMass Basketball Minutemen: Just not good enough to win

• Worcester Telegram: Late 17-0 blitz dooms Minutemen

• Daily Collegian: UMass basketball drops third-straight to Colonials

• Daily Collegian: Offense sluggish for sinking Minutemen

• GW Hatchet: GW uses strong second half to earn win

• WWLP NBC22: G.W. bounces past UMass in 2nd half

• ESPN.com: George Washington 59, Massachusetts 51

Recaps Of UMass' Hoop Loss At SLU

By Jason Yellin on February 3, 2011 7:46 AM | No Comments | No TrackBacks

Here are the news stories on the loss:

• Springfield Republican: UMass goes into deep freeze in 69-53 loss at St. Louis

• Springfield Republican: UMass Minutemen looking to keep pace in Atlantic 10 race

• Daily Hampshire Gazette: Billikens bury UMass behind barrage of 3-pointers in St. Louis

• Daily Collegian: Billikens rain 3's on Minutemen

• St. Louis Post Dispatch: SLU defeats UMass

• Boston Herald: UMass loses in St. Louis

• Boston Globe: UMass bored to death

• KMOX: SLU Upsets UMass 69-53

• WWLP NBC22: St. Louis snaps UMass streak

Stories On UMass Football Signings

By Jason Yellin on February 3, 2011 7:46 AM | No Comments | No TrackBacks

Here are the news stories from across the nation about UMass' football signings

• Daily Hampshire Gazette: Quarterback among 17 signees for UMass football

• Springfield Republican: UMass signs 17 high school recruits, with more to follow

• Masslive.com: National Signing Day hits UMass: Updates on the latest Minutemen recruiting news

• Boston Herald: Thinking big, UMass bulks up

• Enterprise News: Schooling has begun for Louis-Jean and Hilliard

• Cape Cod Times: Signing day for MV's Jette, Clippers' Lavin

News Recaps Of UMass' 64-54 Win Over URI

By Jason Yellin on January 31, 2011 7:00 AM | No Comments | No TrackBacks

Read about the game in the following recaps.

• Daily Hampshire Gazette: Gurley hits critical 3 as shot clock expires to key UMass win over URI

• Daily Hampshire Gazette: UMass notes: Bailey bobbles big moment (but scores anyway)

• Springfield Republican: Hashim "Big City'' Bailey delivers a big play at a big time

• Masslive: UMass beats Rhode Island 64-54: Highlights and Postgame

• Boston Globe: UMass numbers start to take shape

• Worcester Telegram: Big City's rumble sparks Minutemen

• CBS 3 Springfield: Minutemen Take Down URI, Now 5-2 in A-10

• Daily Collegian: Gurley, Bailey make big plays over URI

• Daily Collegian: Minutemen defeat Rams

• Providence Journal: UMass 64, URI 54: Not much goes right for Rams

• Providence Journal: URI journal: Knee injury knocks out Outerbridge

• ESPN: UMass continues to roll by topping Rhode Island

Recaps Of UMass' 71-54 Basketball Win Over BU

By Jason Yellin on January 1, 2011 9:18 AM | No Comments | No TrackBacks

Take a look back at the basketball victory over BU on New Year's Eve in these stories.

• Boston Globe: UMass breaks away after break

• Boston Herald: Anthony Gurley, UMass just grand against BU

• Springfield Republican: Anthony Gurley helps UMass shake BU to snap losing streak

• Daily Hampshire Gazette: Minutemen end losing streak with win over BU

• Daily Hampshire Gazette: Carter rebounds in second half

• Worcester Telegram: Gurley looks grand as Minutemen win

• SportsPages Magazine: UMass Pulls Away from BU in, 71-54, Win

• Associated Press: Gurley's 21 points lift Massachusetts to 71-54 win over Boston University

Recaps Of UMass' Loss To No. 24 UCF

By Jason Yellin on December 23, 2010 4:58 PM | No Comments | No TrackBacks

Take a look back at the UMass 64-59 loss to No. 24 UCF at the Mullins Center in front of the largest home crowd of the season.

• Springfield Republican: Better late than never, Marcus Jordan helps UCF edge UMass

• Springfield Republican: Bad ankle can't keep guard Javorn Farrell out of the lineup

• Daily Hampshire Gazette: Minutemen rally but fall to Central Florida

• Daily Hampshire Gazette Notebook: Strong game delivered by UMass freshman Putney

• Worcester Telegram: Feeble offense dooms UMass

• Boston Globe: UMass comes up short

• ESPN.com: UCF stays perfect by holding off Massachusetts

• Fox Sports.com: The new MJ

• MSNBC.com: MJ's son helps UCF win first game as ranked team

• SportsPage Magazine: UMass Falls to #24 UCF in Slugfest, 64-59

• Central Florida Future: Knights defeat UMass Minutemen, 64-59

• UCF Today: 11- 0 Knights on their way to a special season

Swimming Signee Recognized By Boston Globe

By Dave Gunn on December 15, 2010 9:06 AM | No Comments | No TrackBacks

Zoe Judd, one of UMass head coach Bob Newcomb's women's swimming NLI signees for the 2011-12 season was honored by being named Boston Globe All-Scholastic. The Acton-Boxborough High School senior is a repeat All-Scholastic honoree. Judd won both the 50 free and 100 free at the Division 1 state meet this fall and will be a freshman at UMass next season.

Recaps Of UMass' Hoop Loss To Seton Hall

By Jason Yellin on December 13, 2010 9:10 AM | No Comments | No TrackBacks

Take a look back at Seton Hall's 104-79 win over UMass on Saturday.

• Springfield Republican: The spirit is willing, but the defense is weak for UMass in 104-79 loss to ...

• Boston Globe: Seton Hall hammers Minutemen

• Daily Hampshire Gazette: Seton Hall sets Mullins Center points record in big win over Minutemen

• Worcester Telegram: No 'D' dooms UMass to loss

• Newark Star-Ledger: Seton Hall uses balanced scoring to ease past Massachusetts

• WWLP NBC22: Seton Hall decks UMass

• The Examiner: Seton Hall men rout UMass

• South Orange Juice: Seton Hall Basketball: JP's 5 Thoughts- Threes, Assists, Herb, Keon, Cupcakes ...

• Kansas City Star: Recap: Massachusetts vs. Seton Hall

Recaps Of The Hoops Loss To Maine

By Jason Yellin on December 9, 2010 8:58 AM | No Comments | No TrackBacks

Take a look back at what the media is writing after UMass' 68-56 loss to Maine at the Mullins Center on Wednesday.

• Springfield Republican: UMass' 68-56 loss to Maine was an unfortunate Back to the Future Reminder

• Springfield Republican: There's pain from Maine as Black Bears shock Minutemen

• Springfield Republican: UMass' Terrell Vinson plays on despite foot injuries

• Daily Collegian: UMass drops 2nd-straight game to Black Bears at Mullins

• Daily Collegian: Shooting woes plague Minutemen against Black Bears

• Worcester Telegram: Black Bears apply chill on Minutemen

• Boston Globe: UMass reaches new low

• Morning Sentinel: Black Bears win at UMass

• Bangor Daily News: UMaine men's basketball stuns UMass

• WWLP 22 NBC: UMass drops 68-56 decision to Maine

• WABI: Maine Men's Basketball Team Pick Up Big Win Over UMass

• ESPN: Maine 68, Massachusetts 56

Boston Globe: Forbes Time Has Come In NBA

By Jason Yellin on December 5, 2010 8:32 PM | No Comments | No TrackBacks

In his two-year journey to the NBA, former UMass swingman Gary Forbes soaked in the experience of being a basketball nomad. He traveled to Europe, Asia, and South America, playing with several teams, some stable, some near collapse. He returned to the United States to play in the NBA D-League, then headed back overseas for more résumé building.

His quest to reach the NBA was completed last month when he was a surprise addition to the Denver Nuggets, and the team's only rookie has seized the opportunity, averaging 6.2 points in 12.7 minutes per game.

Forbes will make his return to the Bay State Wednesday with the Nuggets, looking to show the region that UMass remains capable of producing NBA-caliber players.

The Boston Globe has a great story on Forbes.

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Basketball Stories Heading Into Garden Game

By Jason Yellin on December 4, 2010 9:04 AM | No Comments | No TrackBacks

Here's a look at the stories heading into the Boston Tip-Off Classic as the 7-0 Minutemen take on Boston College at 6:30 p.m. at the TD Garden.

• Boston Globe: With each team, Gurley carries the fight

• Daily Hampshire Gazette: Minutemen get first real hoop test in BC

• Daily Hampshire Gazette: Declaring for draft helped Gurley improve

• Springfield Republican: A better, more versatile Riley awaits UMass-BC basketball game

• SB Nation: Boston Tip-Off Classic: Boston College, UMass Battle For Commonwealth Cup

• NECN: Boston Tip-Off Classic takes over TD Garden

• Boston Herald: Anthony Gurley better with age

• Boston Herald: UMass has its Mr. Right

• Daily Collegian: Minutemen look to stay unbeaten against instate rival BC

• Daily Collegian: TD Garden resonates for Kellogg, Minutemen

• Springfield Republican: UMass men's basketball coach Derek Kellogg may be disproving Tom Wolfe, who ...

Recaps Of The Basketball Win At The Cage

By Jason Yellin on November 29, 2010 7:44 AM | 2 Comments | No TrackBacks

Take a look back at the media stories on the 83-76 win over Holy Cross at the Curry Hicks Cage on Saturday.

• Springfield Republican: The past is over, but UMass' game at the Cage shows it is worth revisiting ...

• Springfield Republican: Rage at the Cage: UMass holds on to beat Holy Cross at Curry Hicks

• Daily Hampshire Gazette: Minutemen hold on to defeat Holy Cross

• Worcester Telegram: UMass keeps Purple caged

• Boston Globe: Minutemen are all the rage in the Cage

• Boston Herald: UMass will take it

• Daily Collegian: UMass extends unbeaten streak with victory in the Cage

• Examiner: Minutemen Winners in Return to the Cage

• Arena Digest: UMass returns to Curry Hicks Cage -- for single game

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Recaps Of The Basketball Win Over TCU

By Jason Yellin on November 23, 2010 8:59 AM | No Comments | No TrackBacks

Here are stories on UMass' basketball's 67-48 win over TCU on Monday night in Springfield.

• Boston Globe: UMass races to 4-0 start

• Worcester Telegram: Farrell sparks UMass in Classic

• Springfield Republican: Derek Kellogg's UMass Minutemen are exceeding expectations

• Daily Hampshire Gazette: Minutemen dominate TCU at Tip-Off Classic

• Boston Herald: Minutemen stomp 'em

• Daily Collegian: Minutemen receive balanced attack in win over TCU

• Daily Collegian: Farrell playing well since returning from injury

• Examiner: Minutemen Stay Hot, Improve to 4-0 with Win Over TCU

• Fort Worth Star Telegram: Horned Frogs men give ugly effort in loss to UMass

• SportPage Magazine: Minutemen Dominate TCU in, 67-48, Win

Recaps From Saturday's Football Loss

By Jason Yellin on November 15, 2010 6:59 AM | No Comments | No TrackBacks

Take a look back at Saturday's 45-27 loss to Delaware at McGuirk Stadium.

• Springfield Republican: A prolific offense is not enough for UMass, which falls to Delaware

• Daily Hampshire Gazette: UMass faces m ust-win game at Rhode Island after loss

• Daily Hampshire Gazette: Violette plagued by kicking woes for UMass

• Boston Globe: UMass drubbed by Delaware

• Boston Herald: Minutemen Hen-pecked

• Worcester Telegram: Griffin is stellar, but UMass falls

• The Examiner: Minutemen Fall to Top Ranked Delaware on Senior Day

• Daily Collegian: Top-ranked Delaware trounce Minutemen

• Daily Collegian: Final home game resembles loss to Michigan

• Wilmington News Journal: Delaware Blue Hens football: UD heading for No. 1

• Wilmington News Journal: Delaware Blue Hens football quick hits

• Philadelphia Inquirer: Devlin on target as Hens top UMass

• Press Herald: New England Football: Maine Maritime falls short in bid for league title

• WHSV TV: Devlin Leads Delaware Past UMass

• NBC 22 WWLP: Delaware spoils senior day for UMass

Globe: Kellogg, UMass On Point

By Jason Yellin on November 11, 2010 7:41 AM | No Comments | No TrackBacks

The Boston Globe has its season preview of the UMass basketball season. Check out Marty Dobrow's story

. The Globe also has Atlantic 10 season capsules.

Coach Derek Kellogg is hoping to produce smiles on the faces of Minutemen fans -- no matter their size -- everywhere.

Coach Derek Kellogg is hoping to produce smiles on the faces of Minutemen fans -- no matter their size -- everywhere. (File/Matthew J. Lee/The Boston Globe)

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Globe: UMass Has An Eye On UConn Play Book

By Jason Yellin on October 24, 2010 9:55 AM | 6 Comments | No TrackBacks

The Boston Globe has a front page story comparing the football programs at UMass and UConn. It has lots of detail and information.

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Boston Stories On Tip-Off Classic At Garden

By Jason Yellin on October 7, 2010 9:12 AM | No Comments | No TrackBacks

Even with what was at stake, UMass men's basketball coach Derek Kellogg never had to think twice. Stay home while Boston College makes the 80-minute journey to Amherst for an early-season game, or brave the Mass Pike to play their in-state rival at the Celtics' pad.

The 2010 Boston Tip-Off Classic was announced yesterday at TD Garden, which will host the Dec. 4 doubleheader featuring three local teams. Northeastern will face Drexel, followed by UMass going up against BC. A portion of the event's proceeds will benefit Children's Hospital Boston.

Here are the stories from the Boston Globe, Boston Herald and the Daily Hampshire Gazette.

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Recaps From UMass' Football Win At Towson

By Jason Yellin on October 3, 2010 12:31 PM | No Comments | No TrackBacks

Here are various recaps of UMass' 27-14 win at Towson on Saturday in Maryland.

Springfield Republican

Daily Hampshire Gazette

NBC22

WBAL TV

Former Football Player John Enos Passes Away At 79

By Jason Yellin on September 28, 2010 8:42 AM | No Comments | No TrackBacks

The Boston Globe has an obituary on the passing of former UMass football player John Enos. A 40-year veteran reporter for the Gloucester Daily Times, Enos scared new reporters with his intensity in the Gloucester High School press box that is named in his honor.

Sports had always played a big role in Mr. Enos's life. Playing football as UMass, he held the record for the longest kickoff return for about 30 years, his son said. He also wrote two books on Gloucester High School football, "100 Years of Fishermen Football'' and "Nate,'' which was about Nate Ross, a longtime Gloucester football coach.

JOHN E. ENOS JR.

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Boston Globe: Wild Weekend In Remote Regions

By Jason Yellin on September 20, 2010 9:03 AM | No Comments | No TrackBacks

In his Monday round-up of college football in the Boston Globe, Mark Blaudschun leads off with the UMass near-victory at Michigan.

Among the bits from this column: Michigan safety John Kovacs was more explicit. "They came out and smacked us in the mouth,'' he said.

UMass didn't get the win, but it got more than a little respect. Perhaps the Big East, which is searching for some additions, should consider adding UMass as a New England partner for UConn.

Globe: Moving Tribute For Camby, UMass

By Jason Yellin on September 10, 2010 8:54 AM | No Comments | No TrackBacks

Marty Dobrow of the Boston Globe has a tremendous story on Marcus Camby and his induction to the UMass Hall of Fame on Friday night.

From ESPN's First Cup this morning, "Tonight, perhaps, the past will finally be reclaimed. John Calipari will be back in the house for a ceremony inducting Marcus DeWayne Camby into the UMass Athletic Hall of Fame. 'He deserves it,' said Calipari, now the coach at the University of Kentucky. 'We were a top 25 [team] before he got there. He took us to the next level. We became No. 1 in the country.' 'It's a great feeling,' said Camby, who is now playing for the Portland Trail Blazers, his fifth NBA team. 'I'm excited to be recognized for my contributions.'

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Globe: Griffin Already Has The Moves

By Jason Yellin on September 1, 2010 1:00 PM | No Comments | No TrackBacks

How about living in 13 places in 21 years? Meet tailback John Griffin. Check out this great profile feature on Griffin in the Boston Globe. Here's a partial list... Germany. St. Louis. Nevada. New Mexico. Northern and Southern California. Texas. Maryland. Massachusetts.

John Griffin had a decision to make after Northeastern ended its football program.

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Globe: Igwenagu In Right Position To Lead

By Jason Yellin on August 30, 2010 12:42 AM | No Comments | No TrackBacks

The Boston Globe has a great feature story on UMass junior captain Emil Igwenagu. A preseason all-CAA selection, the 6-foot-1, 240-pound Igwenagu was recruited as a linebacker after a stellar career at Holy Name High School in Worcester, spent a year on the UMass scout team and was eventually switched to the H-back position (combining the duties of a receiver, blocker, and runner) last season, when he finished third on the team with 23 catches for 283 yards and a touchdown.

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Football Frosh Delaney In Boston Globe

By Jason Yellin on August 27, 2010 3:37 AM | No Comments | No TrackBacks

Check out this story in the Boston Globe on UMass freshman football player Mike Delaney, who joined UMass after a standout career at Foxborough High School.

The 6-foot-3, 220-pound Delaney only played one season with the Warriors after transferring from New Jersey, but rushed for 1,643 yards, the 13th-highest total in state history, and found the end zone 22 times in his team's 7-4 finish.

Delaney said his Minutemen coaches gave him a workout manual with lifting and running exercises alternated each day. UMass opened its camp Aug. 9, and it's already clear to Delaney the college game requires a rigorous workload.

"It's a big difference from the high school game,'' Delaney said. "There's competition at every position, and there is so much preparation that goes into it before you even step on the field.''

Softball Freshman Hansen Mentioned In Boston Globe

By Dave Gunn on July 28, 2010 11:22 AM | No Comments | No TrackBacks

The Boston Globe has a softball story that, though centering on Cassidy Clayton, mentions other players from the Concord Raiders AAU softball team that will be playing at Division I schools. The story mentions UMass incoming freshman Paige Hansen. The 5-10 pitcher/outfielder from Concord, N.H. was the state's 2009 Gatorade Player of the Year. She is part of head coach Elaine Sortino's incoming class of seven.

Curreri Named Cranberry League MVP

By Jillian Jakuba on July 26, 2010 10:38 AM | 1 Comment | No TrackBacks

Former UMass catcher Frank Curreri who is currently playing for the Braintree White Sox, was named the Cranberry league MVP after hitting .400 with five home runs and 18 RBI, helping the squad to a league title. Curreri was drafted by the Arizona Diamondbacks in the 41st round of the 2004 MLB Draft and spent six years in the Diamondbacks organization before joining Braintree. By winning the Cranberry League, the White Sox qualified for the Stan Musial Tournament, a division of the American Amateur Baseball Association.

Field Hockey Alum Deborah Jackson Featured In Boston Globe

By Jason Yellin on July 20, 2010 10:36 PM | No Comments | No TrackBacks

Former field hockey player Deborah Jackson is featured in the Boston Globe. Jackson, now 59 and serving as Salem's chief city assessor, this past weekend pushed her physical limits even further as part of a 12-member team participating in The Jimmy Fund's Mass Dash, a 206-mile running relay race across Massachusetts from the Berkshires to Boston.

Gaffney Starts NBA Summer League With Celtics

By Jason Yellin on July 5, 2010 8:40 PM | No Comments | No TrackBacks

Today's big news is the start of the NBA Summer League as UMass' Tony Gaffney finally gets to suit up in Celtics green and play for his favorite team. The C's take on Oklahoma City at 5 p.m. Watch on NBA.com. UMass' Tony Gaffney is mentioned as a player to watch by several outlets: Boston Herald, Opposing Views, Ridiculous Upside, Boston Globe, NESN.com and Springfield Republican.

Boston Globe Features Mike & Matt Gedman

By Jason Yellin on July 5, 2010 8:37 PM | No Comments | No TrackBacks

The Boston Globe has a great July 4th story on the Gedman family including sons Mike and Matt, who play baseball for the Minutemen.

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