2023 Game 8: @ Penn State

[Merlin Samuels]

^ They are in a FCS conference same as the CAA, if UMass drops down. UMass just doesn't fit playing weak academic, regional schools of the MAC. UMass doesn't recruit the same type of player academically as Toledo, EMU and others in the MAC. UMass fits playing the other Flagships in New England and Villanova, W&M, Richmond's.

Stanford just joined a conference with Louisville, I think “fit” is out the window at this point.

UB, Ohio, and Miami are excellent institutions.

Who gives a shit about Stanford or Louisville--UMass had nothing in common with either school athletically or academically.

"UB, Ohio, and Miami are excellent institutions." They are good schools, far from excellent.

My point is no administrator makes D1 conference decisions based on “fit” anymore, it’s based on money, exposure, and stability.

[Quann]

Did IV survive the trip?

[minutefanjsf]

Did IV survive the trip?

I didn’t see him out there. It was a horrible day to wander about, and they have so many parking lots.

[minutefanjsf]

Looking forward to Penn State going into Columbus next weekend. Gonna be a great matchup. At least we have some time to rest up our laundry list of injured players. Let's at least play tough at West Point.

I think the injuries have really done us in this year. We’ve gone to third string guys playing lots of minutes, especially on the defensive side of the ball. I think many players will be back for Army and also think we have a shot in that game.

[Steve81]

Looking forward to Penn State going into Columbus next weekend. Gonna be a great matchup. At least we have some time to rest up our laundry list of injured players. Let's at least play tough at West Point.

I think the injuries have really done us in this year. We’ve gone to third string guys playing lots of minutes, especially on the defensive side of the ball. I think many players will be back for Army and also think we have a shot in that game.

Fully agree and looking forward to the game. Been to West Point and spent 3 years in the Army, so will watch from home.

[69MG]

Going to see West Point for the first time with 3 friends. From what I hear, it's worth the trip no matter how the game goes.

[inthescoop]

You’re right along the Hudson River, add in some foliage, what a beautiful sight to see.

[InnervisionsUMASS]

Did IV survive the trip?

Alive and well. Penn State was a blast... State College is a great town.

You folks (not you, Quann.. I know you travel) really need to get out on these trips and see what other college towns are like, especially the big time schools. That's why I love that we get 1 or 2 of these a year. It is a great fan experience, even if we get blasted on the field. And with Penn State, it's such an easy road trip from MA.

The weather did suck on game day, so that was the real only negative about the trip. The game wasn't a negative since we knew going in it was going to be a bloodbath.


One more thing: those of you using the term "embarrassment" over and over again are no different than the morons that try to correlate the increased applications with the move to FBS. Just stop it.

[dennisdent]

^ One UMass fan's "bloodbath" is another's "embarrassment."

Happy Valley is unbelievable experience for a college football game.

[eldonabe]

Umass over under total point scored:

2.5 - I am taking the under.

Just sayin'

[Quann]

Did IV survive the trip?

Alive and well. Penn State was a blast... State College is a great town.

You folks (not you, Quann.. I know you travel) really need to get out on these trips and see what other college towns are like, especially the big time schools. That's why I love that we get 1 or 2 of these a year. It is a great fan experience, even if we get blasted on the field. And with Penn State, it's such an easy road trip from MA.

The weather did suck on game day, so that was the real only negative about the trip. The game wasn't a negative since we knew going in it was going to be a bloodbath.


One more thing: those of you using the term "embarrassment" over and over again are no different than the morons that try to correlate the increased applications with the move to FBS. Just stop it.

Great to hear. You are right, it's an awesome college town nestled in the middle of nowhere central PA which makes it even cooler. Never been to a game there but just from seeing the outside of the stadium, it's an impressive place. I've got my eye on that MS State game next season in early November. That would be a fun trip. Georgia game may be interesting to get to as well. Those look like the two best destinations next year. Let's hope we have a few more W's next season.

[Quann]

Going to see West Point for the first time with 3 friends. From what I hear, it's worth the trip no matter how the game goes.

Amazing place, especially in the fall. Enjoy it.

[Berkman]

I went there many years ago for our game with them and it is a great experience. Anyone near there should go.

[minutefanjsf]

Did IV survive the trip?

Alive and well. Penn State was a blast... State College is a great town.

You folks (not you, Quann.. I know you travel) really need to get out on these trips and see what other college towns are like, especially the big time schools. That's why I love that we get 1 or 2 of these a year. It is a great fan experience, even if we get blasted on the field. And with Penn State, it's such an easy road trip from MA.

The weather did suck on game day, so that was the real only negative about the trip. The game wasn't a negative since we knew going in it was going to be a bloodbath.


One more thing: those of you using the term "embarrassment" over and over again are no different than the morons that try to correlate the increased applications with the move to FBS. Just stop it.

Great to hear. You are right, it's an awesome college town nestled in the middle of nowhere central PA which makes it even cooler. Never been to a game there but just from seeing the outside of the stadium, it's an impressive place. I've got my eye on that MS State game next season in early November. That would be a fun trip. Georgia game may be interesting to get to as well. Those look like the two best destinations next year. Let's hope we have a few more W's next season.

We will be at Georgia.

[Floyd]

Umass over under total point scored:

2.5 - I am taking the under.

Just sayin'

oh you're a funny man. Good call