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PODCAST: Bud Light UMass Football Show (Sept. 7)

By Cody Chrusciel on September 8, 2015 9:32 AM
Listen to the podcast of the September 7 edition of the Bud Light UMass Football Show from The Hangar Pub & Grill in Amherst. Head coach Mark Whipple and player guests Jovan Santos-Knox and Blake Frohnapfel recap training camp and preview the Minutemen's season-opener at Colorado.



MassLive.com: Jean Sifrin's day is coming, but who else is on the NFL radar for @UMassFootball?

By John Sinnett on April 29, 2015 9:50 AM
With the NFL Draft coming this weekend, Dan Malone of MassLive.com takes a look at where Jean Sifrin could likely be drafted. While no other Minutemen are likely to be drafted, Stanley Andre does have a strong chance of being picked up as a free agent. Malone also looks ahead to next year as several Minutemen are potential Draft prospects including Tajae Sharpe, Blake Frohnapfel, Jovan Santos-Knox and Randall Jette.

ABC40 & @UMassSportsNet Coverage Of @UMassFootball Bone Marrow Donor Drive

By John Sinnett on April 9, 2015 2:57 PM
The UMass football team was able to generate over 200 new donor applicants for the Bone Marrow Donor Registry on Wednesday afternoon. The Minutemen helped signed up potential donors to the registry where they could possibly help save the life of someone dealing with blood cancers. In 2012, former UMass defensive back Ryan Carter was actually selected as bone marrow match and made the donation to help save a five-year-old boys life.



Collegian: @UMassFootball more comfortable this time around in spring practice

By John Sinnett on April 1, 2015 6:47 AM
Andrew Cyr has a notebook focusing on the defensive side of the ball in today's Daily Collegian. Cyr interviews safety Joe Colton and linebacker Jovan Santos-Knox who both say the spring practice sessions and offseason workouts have the team feeling confident after a full year with Mark Whipple's coaching staff and systems in place.

MassLive.com - Tough finish for 2014 still motivating @UMassFootball into new year

By John Sinnett on March 28, 2015 9:27 AM
Dan Malone of MassLive.com has an update from spring practice on how the tough end of the 2014 season has been serving as motivation for the UMass football team throughout winter workouts and in spring camp. That combined with the realization that the pieces are in place for success have the team energized for the upcoming season.

Gazette: Bowl game or bust - @UMassFootball players attacking spring practice with lofty aspirations for the fall

By John Sinnett on March 28, 2015 9:21 AM
Matt Vautour of the Daily Hampshire Gazette has an update from spring practice for the UMass football team where the focus is on winning the MAC Championship and playing in a bowl game next season. Jovan Santos-Knox, Randall Jette and Trey Dudley-Giles all say the ingredients for success are there for the Minutemen.

Coverage & Recaps From @UMassFootball 24-10 Win Over Ball State

By John Sinnett on November 13, 2014 7:29 AM
Sparked by a monster game from linebacker Trey Seals, the UMass defense put together one of its best performances of the season while Tajae Sharpe's 239 yards receiving helped lift the Minutemen to a 24-10 win over Ball State on Wednesday.

Previews Of Wednesday's @UMassFootball Game Vs. Ball State

By John Sinnett on November 12, 2014 6:27 AM
For the first time in program history, the UMass football team will take the field under the lights on a Wednesday night at McGuirk Stadium as the Minutemen host Ball State. The game will be televised on ESPNU starting at 8 PM. Here are some of the story lines to get you ready for the game.


Gazette: Halfway through break, @UMassFootball eager to get back on football field

By John Sinnett on November 6, 2014 10:38 AM
Matt Vautour of the Daily Hampshire Gazette has a story on the benefits of UMass football's extended bye week as the Minutemen began preparations for Ball State on Wednesday night. Blake Frohnapfel and Jovan Santos-Knox both said the time away has been beneficial, but they are looking forward to playing again next week.

Republican: @UMassFootball quarterback Blake Frohnapfel rested and ready to go thanks to extended bye week

By John Sinnett on November 6, 2014 10:17 AM
Dan Malone of the Springfield Republican has a story on how the extended bye week has helped several Minutemen rest after nine straight games this season. Malone also speaks to Blake Frohnapfel and Jovan Santos-Knox about being able to watch Ball State play on Wednesday night.



Gazette: @UMassFootball defense shows signs of coming together in win

By John Sinnett on October 20, 2014 6:37 AM
Matt Vautour of the Daily Hampshire Gazette has a look at the defensive effort by the Minutemen in the win over Eastern Michigan on Saturday. Vautour said the effort was the best of the season as UMass was able to disrupt EMU quarterback Reggie Bell and pitch a second half shut out.

Republican: @UMassFootball coach Mark Whipple pleased with recent running game, defensive progress

By John Sinnett on October 20, 2014 6:03 AM
Dan Malone of the Springfield Republican has a story on how an improved running game and defensive play have helped the UMass football team over the last two weeks.

Republican: Jovan Santos-Knox - @UMassFootball offense is so good these days, the defense wants to watch

By John Sinnett on October 20, 2014 5:51 AM
Dan Malone of the Springfield Republican has continued coverage of UMass football's win over Eastern Michigan last Saturday. Linebacker Jovan Santos-Knox said in the post game interview that the defense has been enjoying the success of the offense over the past few games where both units have been playing much better than at the start of the year.

Recaps & Coverage Of @UMassFootball 36-14 Win Over Eastern Michigan

By John Sinnett on October 19, 2014 7:44 AM
A big running day by Shadrach Abrokwah who scored four touchdowns along with Tajae Sharpe whose 13 receptions put him past Victor Cruz on the program's career receptions list helped the Minutemen get past Eastern Michigan 36-14 on Saturday afternoon. UMass has won two-straight games now going into next weekend's match-up at Toledo.






Thursday Previews Of Saturday's @UMassFootball Game At Kent State

By John Sinnett on October 9, 2014 8:06 AM
Today we have several previews of Saturday's match-up at Kent State along with an injury update on a couple of key players for the Minutemen. UMass takes on the Golden Flashes at Dix Stadium at 2 PM on Saturday. The game will be aired on the UMass Sports Network and streamed online via ESPN3/WatchESPN.

GAZETTE FILE PHOTO UMass defensive back Trey Dudley-Giles (9) is expected to return from his injury and play Saturday at Kent State.







Collegian: Despite a tough start, positivity remains high for @UMassFootball

By John Sinnett on October 8, 2014 11:48 AM
Andrew Cyr of the Daily Collegian has a story on how the UMass football team is bouncing back after a tough loss at Miami on Saturday - the fourth game this season decided by less than a touchdown and the 3rd in which UMass led at halftime. Cyr says the Minutemen are just a few plays away from realistically being 4-2 overall instead of 0-6.

(Alec Zabrecky/Daily Collegian)



Recaps & Coverage Of @UMassFootball Loss At Miami

By John Sinnett on October 6, 2014 6:14 AM
Miami rallied back from a 27-point deficit on Saturday to defeat UMass 42-41 at Yager Stadium in what was a tale of two halves for the Minutemen. UMass led 41-21 at the break, but a tough second half marred by turnovers opened the door for the RedHawks. The Minutemen were able to manage a last minute drive down to the six-yard line, but a play with three seconds left in overtime fell just short of the goal line.



Headlines & Previews Of @UMassFootball At Miami (Ohio)

By John Sinnett on October 2, 2014 11:15 AM
Here's a look at some of the headlines on Thursday as the Minutemen get their final practice in this afternoon before departing tomorrow for Miami (Ohio).

Coverage and Recaps From @UMassFootball Loss To Bowling Green

By John Sinnett on September 29, 2014 5:47 AM
It was a shootout at McGuirk Stadium on Saturday afternoon as Bowling Green narrowly defeated UMass 47-42 in the Minutemen's first game back on campus since 2011. Quarterback Blake Frohnapfel set school records with 589 yards through the air and five touchdowns, while Tajae Sharpe had 179 yards receiving and two touchdowns.






Daily Collegian: @UMassFootball can't squander Saturday's 'must win' affair

By John Sinnett on September 23, 2014 6:38 AM
Mark Chiarelli has an editorial in Monday's Daily Collegian focusing on the importance of Saturday's Homecoming game against Bowling Green at McGuirk Stadium - the first campus football game since the move up to the Football Bowl Subdivision and subsequent renovations to the facility. 

Coverage & Recaps From Football's Loss At Penn State

By John Sinnett on September 23, 2014 6:08 AM
Despite a strong start in the first quarter by UMass on both offense and defense, Penn State used a four-touchdown second quarter to crack open the game en route to a 48-7 win over the Minutemen.





Preview Coverage Of @UMassFootball Vs. Penn State On Saturday

By John Sinnett on September 18, 2014 8:50 PM
As we close in on game day, here is a look at some of the headlines from this week previewing UMass football's game at Penn State on Saturday (4 PM, BTN).










Game Day Stories Preview @UMassFootball vs. Colorado (3 PM)

By John Sinnett on September 6, 2014 7:29 AM
Game day is finally here this week and we have several stories today to get you all the information you need for Colorado's visit to Gillette Stadium. Kickoff is set for 3:00 PM and the game will be streamed online via ESPN3/WatchESPN. On the radio, tune-in to 105.5 FM (Springfield), 1440 AM WVEI (Worcester, 1200 AM WXKS (Boston) and 95.9 FM WATD (South Shore).

UMass Men's Football vs Boston College at Gillette Stadium 8/30





PODCAST: Bud Light UMass Football Show (September 4)

By Cody Chrusciel on September 4, 2014 9:46 PM
Wide receiver Tajae Sharpe and linebacker Jovan Santos-Knox joined head coach Mark Whipple on the September 4 edition of the Bud Light UMass Football Show, which featured highlights of the Boston College game and a preview of this Saturday's matchup against Pac-12 opponent Colorado. For a complete show schedule, visit our football radio information page.

ABC40 - Behind the Scenes - @UMassFootball New and Improved McGuirk Stadium

By John Sinnett on August 16, 2014 9:28 AM
Kai Stevens of ABC40 in Springfield has a special Behind The Scenes tour of the New UMass Football Performance Center as given by linebacker Jovan Santos-Knox.

Collegian: Minutemen anxious to display aggressive defense

By John Sinnett on August 6, 2014 7:03 AM
Mark Chiarelli of the Daily Collegian has a story focusing on UMass' change to a 3-4 defense under new defensive coordinator Tom Masella. Jovan Santos-Knox and Stanley Andre agree with Masella that this year's group will be aggressive and will utilize multiple formations within the 3-4.

Gazette: Kassan Messiah, UMass linebackers get fresh start

By John Sinnett on April 11, 2014 2:07 PM
Matt Vautour of the Daily Hampshire Gazette has a feature story today looking at the UMass football linebackers. The group may be one of the more athletic groups on the roster and with the switch to a 3-4 defense will have a chance to make a big impact in 2014.

Gazette: UMass freshmen give football program bright future

By John Sinnett on October 4, 2012 9:56 AM | No TrackBacks
Matt Vautour of the Daily Hampshire Gazette takes a look at the impact the true freshmen and redshirt freshmen classes are making on the UMass football team. All told, 26 freshmen have played this season with 7 earning game starts.

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