University of Massachusets Athletics
2016 Football Roster

Michael Boland
- Position:
- Offensive Line
- Height:
- 6-6
- Weight:
- 318
- Class:
- Redshirt Senior
- Hometown:
- Rockville, Md.
- High School:
- Georgetown Prep
2015:
· Started all 12 games at right guard
· Blocked for a rushing attack that averaged 142.2 ypg
· Passing offense ranked No. 4 in the MAC at 257.5 ypg
· Helped pave the way for a season-best 330 rushing yards and three touchdowns against Eastern Michigan
· Team picked up 486 passing yards and four touchdowns through the air against Bowling Green
2014:
· Appeared in 12 games, starting six at right guard
· Helped create holes for the run game, which averaged 109.3 ypg
· Passing game averaged 311.8 ypg, the 10th-most in NCAA Division I FBS during the regular season
· Helped hold down the offensive line as UMass gained 638 yards of total offense against Bowling Green
· Started at right guard and protected Blake Frohnapfel as he threw for 438 yards passing with a school record-tying five touchdowns at Toledo
2013:
· Redshirted
2012:
· Played in seven games at left guard, starting six
· Pulled in one reception at Akron
High School:
· First-team All-Gazette, all-metro and all-conference selection
· Served as team captain in 2011 and was a two-time basketball captain
· Played for head coach Dan Paro
Personal:
· Son of Michael and Pam Boland