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On the October 13 edition of the Bud Light UMass Football Show live from The Hangar, head coach Mark Whipple and host Josh Maurer look back at the win over Kent State and preview Saturday's meeting against Eastern Michigan at Gillette Stadium. Plus, Lorenzo Woodley talks about taking advantage of opportunities last Saturday and Kassan Messiah discusses the significance of his name and his role in the defense.
Mark Chiarelli of the Daily Collegian has a feature on the UMass defense and how Kassan Messiah and Trey Seals are looking to play major roles as pass rushers in the new 3-4 scheme.
The UMass Sports Network put together this recap of Monday's preseason camp opener for the UMass football team. Bernard Davis, Kassan Messiah and Coach Whipple each talk about how it felt to get back on the field to prep for the season.
Dan Malone ranks junior outside linebacker Kassan Messiah as the No. 8 player to watch during his preseason countdown leading up to the UMass football season.
Messiah had a breakout campaign in 2012 as a freshman, but saw limited playing time in 2013. With a new coaching staff and new defensive scheme, Messiah is hoping to find his role as the year draws near.
Dan Malone of the Springfield Republican has a profile of rising junior linebacker Kassan Messiah who says he is excited about UMass' change to a 3-4 defense.
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.
Bob McGovern of the Maroon Musket has a feature on sophomore linebacker Kassan Messiah who turned heads last year as a true freshman and one of the top defensive players for the Minutemen.
Lots of coverage from the first week of preseason training camp. The Minutemen held their first two-a-day session on Saturday with a scrimmage during the afternoon practice.
The team had Sunday off with the exception of meetings in the afternoon and evening. UMass will hold another two-a-day on Monday as the work week begins again.
Stephen Hewitt of the Daily Collegian takes a look at the impact several freshmen have made this season on the UMass football team.
Freshmen making impact, providing optimism for UMass football - The Daily Collegian
Stephen Hewitt of the Daily Collegian takes a look at the impact several freshmen have made this season on the UMass football team.
Freshmen making impact, providing optimism for UMass football - The Daily Collegian
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.
Harry Plumer of the Springfield Republican gives out his Week 4 helmet sticker to Michael Cox, Kassan Messiah and Deion Walker for their performances at Miami (Ohio).
Matt Vautour of the Daily Hampshire Gazette spotlight's freshman linebacker Kassan Messiah who had an outstanding day at Miami with 10 tackles including a sack in his collegiate debut.
Despite an improved showing on both sides of the ball, the UMass football team fell in its MAC opener at Miami on Saturday. The highlight of the game was Michael Cox who ran for a career-high 188 yards and scored a pair of touchdowns including an end-over-end front flip which was ESPN Sports Center's No. 5 Play of the Day. Here are the recaps of the game.