seemed like they're ready.
http://sports.espn.go.com/boston/ncf/news/story?id=5929950
This list is completely arbitrary and not a genuine analysis of the relative merits of state fossils.
OT - Umass to jump to D -1A, join MAC
December 17th, 2010 at 1:58 PM
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OT - Umass to jump to D -1A, join MAC
December 17th, 2010 at 2:00 PM | 
Great
Great
December 17th, 2010 at 3:51 PM |
I was at that game, and I
I was at that game, and I
I was at that game, and I still feel no better about it... But - along that line of thought they are probably an upper tier MAC team if they were in the MAC this year.
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- Ron Burgundy
December 17th, 2010 at 2:00 PM |
I respect this. I still
I respect this. I still
I respect this. I still never want to see them in the Big House again. Is that rude? Probably.
Touchdown Michigan!
December 17th, 2010 at 2:18 PM |
I believe so
I believe so
They are still looking at jumping into the Big East but the story I saw said the study to determine if they jump may take a while. I bet they wait until the Big East is about to implode and become a Conference USA or WAC level conference, losing their AQ status.
December 17th, 2010 at 11:38 PM |
App St
App St
I was in Boone NC in Sept10 wearing my M garb of course. I went on campus to discuss the state of affairs and reperesent. They are still geeked about kicking our ass. This is the impetus to make the jump to 1-A. They have a small campus and will rely on alumni and the famous win to carry them in 1-A.
I give my props to App St, They deserve it.
From the Red Cedar Message Board: "God hates us." Yes He does Lil Bro, yes he does. Everyone hates you.
December 17th, 2010 at 2:01 PM |
Still don't know how we
Still don't know how we
Still don't know how we only beat these guys by 5 points.
Sincerely,
Cpt. Ass-Hat
December 17th, 2010 at 2:07 PM |
Bad defense?
Bad defense?
Bad defense?
December 17th, 2010 at 2:08 PM |
It could have something to do
It could have something to do
It could have something to do with being up by 18 with just over 5 minutes left and taking the foot off of their throat (and Hagerup dropping a longsnap)
December 17th, 2010 at 2:12 PM |
guys, it's the picture, the
guys, it's the picture, the
guys, it's the picture, the self-proclaimed Minuteman, back of pick-ups, drinking beer, looking at a border......
Sincerely,
Cpt. Ass-Hat
December 17th, 2010 at 4:50 PM |
Level of competition
Level of competition
Sometimes we play to it...Defense doesn't help situations like that.
Knowledge without wisdom is a load of books on the back of an ass.
December 17th, 2010 at 2:02 PM |
Should help with their self-confidence...
Should help with their self-confidence...
Being the Minutemen and all...
Toodles
December 17th, 2010 at 2:07 PM |
They should dominate the MAC
They should dominate the MAC
They should dominate the MAC in water polo...
or uh, Duder, or El Duderino if you're not into the whole brevity thing.
December 17th, 2010 at 2:10 PM |
And football.
And football.
And football.
December 17th, 2010 at 2:09 PM |
Don't forget
Don't forget
I remember listening to the pregame and Beckman said the team we played was aided by mass tranfers from FBS schools (I thought he said 5 alone from Syracuse). They played tough, so I'm not taking anything away from their performance at the Big House (god knows I was scared) but they won't be able to poach from FBS schools when they make the jump. Should be interresting dynamic in the MAC, though.
No matter what happens.....They're still gonna run out and touch that banner.
December 17th, 2010 at 2:11 PM |
Good for them!
Good for them!
When they were in A2 they played great and I though their fans where really classy. We had a blast with a group of UMass fans and players parents before and after the game. Plus they were very appreciative of little things like me offering to take a picture of them in front of the stadium after the game.
I think they will do well in the MAC. Just watch out for Rufus!
December 17th, 2010 at 2:28 PM |
what about hoops?
what about hoops?
Marcus Camby and that other beast named Roe were unstoppable back in the day
Tai Streets is still open...
December 17th, 2010 at 2:47 PM |
John Calipari...
John Calipari...
...and his "methods" had a little to do with that.
LSA '89 - MBB Natl Champions, Big 10/Rose Bowl Champions | @MGoShoe
December 17th, 2010 at 2:48 PM |
slimy
slimy
he leaves a little grease everywhere he goes
Tai Streets is still open...
December 17th, 2010 at 3:11 PM |
Mike Williams
Mike Williams
Don't forget about the gunner, Mike Williams. I saw a UMass-GW game live back in the early 90s and watched Williams single-handedly beat GW in about 5 seconds by: (1) hitting a 3 and getting fouled, (2) missing the free throw and getting the rebound, and (3) hitting another three. I remember my buddy and I got seats in the GW alumni section and we were jumping up and down over witnessing the amazing feat. Needless to say, the others in our section were not nearly excited.
http://www.masslive.com/sports/index.ssf/2009/02/mike_williams_who_hit_many_clu.html
Disgruntled former moderator. I got a lot of problems with you people!
December 17th, 2010 at 3:12 PM |
yes
yes
Williams was like Chuck "the rifleman" Person
Tai Streets is still open...
December 17th, 2010 at 3:31 PM |
they would probably want to
they would probably want to
they would probably want to stay in the A-10 for hoops
December 17th, 2010 at 2:32 PM |
Argh geography. Put 'em in
Argh geography. Put 'em in
Argh geography. Put 'em in the Big East, it'd hardly affect the football strength of the conference.
"We've beaten Michigan the last four years. So where's the threat?"
- Mark Dantonio
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December 17th, 2010 at 2:46 PM |
I'd guess that is the longer-term plan
I'd guess that is the longer-term plan
Get their feet wet in the MAC, then help fill out the Big East. They're a natural rival to UConn.
December 17th, 2010 at 4:52 PM |
The MAC is entirely
The MAC is entirely
The MAC is entirely contiguous even with UMass... they do have teams in New York and Pennsylvania, you know.
When your team is winning, be ready to be tough, because winning can make you soft. On the other hand, when your team is losing, stick by them. Keep believing. -- Bo Schembechler
December 17th, 2010 at 9:11 PM |
Yeah, Buffalo, New York.
Yeah, Buffalo, New York.
Yeah, Buffalo, New York. That's like saying Memphis is a geographical fit with the ACC.
"We've beaten Michigan the last four years. So where's the threat?"
- Mark Dantonio
Blogging the Virginia Cavaliers at http://fromoldvirginia.blogspot.com/<
December 18th, 2010 at 2:05 AM |
Or
Or
Like putting Iowa in a conference with a bunch of Great Lakes schools?
When your team is winning, be ready to be tough, because winning can make you soft. On the other hand, when your team is losing, stick by them. Keep believing. -- Bo Schembechler
December 17th, 2010 at 3:11 PM |
Does this mean GVSU bumps up
Does this mean GVSU bumps up
Does this mean GVSU bumps up and takes the spot of UMass?
December 17th, 2010 at 3:15 PM |
This marginally hurts Big
This marginally hurts Big
This marginally hurts Big East schools like UCONN and Syracuse, as well as BC.
Missing Ann Arbor
December 17th, 2010 at 3:37 PM |
you would think BC would be
you would think BC would be
you would think BC would be in the Big East due to location, religious identity, and tradition but they actually went to the ACC a while ago. No one knows why. No one cares either.
December 17th, 2010 at 4:27 PM |
IIRC, they paid a penalty to
IIRC, they paid a penalty to
IIRC, they paid a penalty to move to the ACC.
Missing Ann Arbor
December 17th, 2010 at 4:18 PM |
Great, another school to beat the crap out of EMU
Great, another school to beat the crap out of EMU
I cannot wait to see the UMASSacre of my Alma Mater.
"The Ruhr will not be subjected to a single bomb. If an enemy bomber reaches the Ruhr, my name is not Hermann Göring: you can call me Urban Meyer!"
December 17th, 2010 at 4:45 PM |
Oh no
Oh no
Oh no, poor Eastern...maybe UMASS and Eastern can switch places?? Seems like a win-win to me :)
"Some people think that football is a matter of life and death. I assure you, it's much more than that."
December 17th, 2010 at 6:53 PM |
Let's get
Let's get
App State up to D1A while we're at it. Whatever makes us look better.
I used to do drugs. I still do, but I used to, too.
-RIP Mitch
December 17th, 2010 at 7:25 PM |
UMassed with the wrong team, MAC!
UMassed with the wrong team, MAC!
UMass football has been doing pretty well in recent years in the FCS.
My force powers tell me there will be many embarrassing ass kickings of EMU and Bowling Green in the future.
December 17th, 2010 at 11:05 PM |
Watch out for BGSU.
Watch out for BGSU.
Coach Clawson will have them in fighting shape before too much longer.
December 17th, 2010 at 8:46 PM |
It's educational
It's educational
December 17th, 2010 at 11:46 PM |
They would have beaten the
They would have beaten the
They would have beaten the piss out of Western this year. I'm a WMU grad. The MAC is a good fit and they might have a Marshall/Temple trajectory.
Yes, I follow MAC football.
"I don't see how having someone piss on my face is going to help me sell Lou Ferrigno's house."
December 18th, 2010 at 12:05 AM |
So the MAC will have 13 teams
So the MAC will have 13 teams
So the MAC will have 13 teams or are they looking to add more? I am curious how that will work.
I feel remotely better about our performance against them.
David Cone is my homeboy...