UM Athletics Sports Luncheons

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Re: UM Athletics Sports Luncheons

Post by DeeDeeBee » Wed Sep 22, 2021 5:01 pm

The attendance at today's first Sports luncheon was pretty good considering the present circumstances.
Men's Soccer Coach Fran O'Leary, one of the speakers at today's luncheon, is always a hoot!!!
Warning, Rant ahead:
Football has decided not to participate in the Luncheons.
I am a Luncheon Committee member, a football fan and a big supporter of Walt Bell and his program and what he's trying to accomplish here
but I think this is the wrong decision!!
Football's presence at the Luncheons, during their season, has been a proud and appreciated tradition.
Just sayin'.......
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Re: UM Athletics Sports Luncheons

Post by 69MG » Wed Sep 22, 2021 6:10 pm

This is literally, "If you can't stand the heat, stay out of the kitchen". Pretty timid behavior for a football coach.

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Re: UM Athletics Sports Luncheons

Post by Cahoonaville » Thu Sep 30, 2021 7:42 am

1ST- Kirk is listed at 5'7" and 230. I am 5'6" and about 235 and after looking up clips and images, he looks smaller in some ways then I am. I have a larger stomach and middle, but he's got larger thighs. So there is no way he is any where near 275. You need to stop fat shaming people.
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Re: UM Athletics Sports Luncheons

Post by Old Cage » Thu Sep 30, 2021 9:13 am

^ Someone want to 'splain what this is about?
"Jack didn’t have any envy in him," Calipari said. "He was the greatest coach to ever coach here."

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Re: UM Athletics Sports Luncheons

Post by InnervisionsUMASS » Thu Sep 30, 2021 9:52 am

Old Cage wrote: Thu Sep 30, 2021 9:13 am ^ Someone want to 'splain what this is about?
Just ignore it.
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Re: UM Athletics Sports Luncheons

Post by DeeDeeBee » Tue Oct 12, 2021 12:21 pm

FYI:
We are happy to announce that in addition to our previously announced speakers, Athletic Director Ryan Bamford and Men’s and Women’s Swimming Coach Sean Clark, Head Football Coach Walt Bell will speak at tomorrow’s (10/13) luncheon.
Also, Ellis Merriweather will receive one of three Athlete of the week awards.....

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Re: UM Athletics Sports Luncheons

Post by DeeDeeBee » Tue Feb 22, 2022 9:25 am

FYI:
Don Brown, Football and Dave Jackson, Track and Field will be the quest speakers at this Wednesday's 2/23 Umass Sports Luncheon. Athlete of the week awards go to the Tobin brothers Men's Lacrosse and swimmer Jack Artis.
The luncheons are held every Wednesday at the Berkshire Dining Commons @ noon to 1ish.
Come one come all...great food also! :D :D

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Re: UM Athletics Sports Luncheons

Post by DeeDeeBee » Mon Apr 04, 2022 9:30 pm

FYI:
Frank Martin (I think you know who he is) and Dave Jackson HC of Track & Field will be the guest speakers at this Wednesday's (4/6) Umass Sports Luncheon......which is held at the Berkshire Dining Commons starting around 12 noon.

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Re: UM Athletics Sports Luncheons

Post by DeeDeeBee » Mon Apr 25, 2022 9:34 pm

FYI:
Head Football Coach Don Brown, his Offensive Coordinator Steve Casula and his Defensive Coordinator Keith Dudzinski
will be guest speakers at this Wednesday's (4/27) Sports luncheon which is always held at the Berkshire Dining Commons.
Festivities start around noon.

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Re: UM Athletics Sports Luncheons

Post by DeeDeeBee » Fri Feb 10, 2023 3:42 pm

FYI:
Head Men's Basketball Coach Frank Martin along with Women's Track & Field Coach Christine Engel will be guest speakers at this Wednesday's (2/15) Sports luncheon which is held at the Berkshire Dining Commons. Festivities start around noon.

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Re: UM Athletics Sports Luncheons

Post by InnervisionsUMASS » Fri Feb 10, 2023 3:51 pm

Christine was my Indoor Track coach my Sr. year in High School. UMass is luck to have her.
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Re: UM Athletics Sports Luncheons

Post by SignMan » Tue Oct 24, 2023 9:54 am

Interesting re new higher cost for Berkshire DC sports luncheons for alums.
Last time I ate there, not sports Luncheon, not too long ago, was $10.
New price is $13.95 for alums...
39.5% increase is a wow based on % only.
I can afford it easily but seniors on tighter retirement budgets ... ?
For a lighter eater like we both are here, I guess it'll be fill up the plate, eat some and take a meal to go to bring home.
would the activists declare that politically incorrect,
or have they been doing that for so long, they are the cause of this umassive Inflationary increase.
Maybe we need to apply for an Economics Dept Fed
Grant to study it.
There must be $ out there for it.
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Re: UM Athletics Sports Luncheons

Post by DeeDeeBee » Mon Feb 05, 2024 3:09 pm

FWIW:
Greg Carvel and Don Brown will be speaking at this week's Umass Sports Luncheon.
The Luncheon will be at the Berkshire Dining Commons @ 12 noon.
Don Brown will have films showing some of the recruits he's bringing in.
These Luncheons (every Wednesday) are always a fun take!!

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Re: UM Athletics Sports Luncheons

Post by DeeDeeBee » Tue Feb 20, 2024 10:58 am

FYI:
Frank Martin and Juancarlos Nunez (tennis coach) will be speaking at this week's Umass Sports Luncheon (Wednesday 2/21).
The Luncheons are held at the Berkshire Dining Commons @ 12 noon.
These Luncheons (every Wednesday) are always a fun take!!

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