Looking ahead to 2014 season

tdmass · Post by **tdmass** » Thu Jun 26, 2014 12:11 pm

^ They didn't give to much hype for Froh and consider AJ the 10th best player on the team were my surprises . . . otherwise fair!

Jack · Post by **Jack** » Fri Jun 27, 2014 9:03 pm

In 1998 Coach Whipple's UMass Minutemen were predicted in the pre season to finish near the bottom of the A10. We won the National Championship. WE have had 2 difficult transition seasons. We have had an excellent off season in terms of upgrading personnel, coaching and facilities. I would not be surprised to see this team exceed expectations.

dingo38 · Post by **dingo38** » Tue Jul 01, 2014 9:07 am

Is it ever too early to talk lines? So I saw that CG Technology (formerly Cantor gaming) put out a line for each game of the opening weekend. And to my astonishment they have us -11... No clue what they know but i'm tempted to put my house on BC for that game, haha. They have BC winning 5 games all year.

SJGMoney · Post by **SJGMoney** » Tue Jul 01, 2014 11:33 am

dingo38 wrote:Is it ever too early to talk lines? So I saw that CG Technology (formerly Cantor gaming) put out a line for each game of the opening weekend. And to my astonishment they have us -11... No clue what they know but i'm tempted to put my house on BC for that game, haha. They have BC winning 5 games all year.

They'll probably let you bet 5 bucks at that number. Realistic line is going to be closer to 17.

dingo38 · Post by **dingo38** » Tue Jul 01, 2014 12:30 pm

It looks like the max wager is $1,000. Still, a grand that we won't win by 11 points? I'd seriously consider playing that.

SJGMoney · Post by **SJGMoney** » Tue Jul 01, 2014 2:29 pm

dingo38 wrote:It looks like the max wager is $1,000. Still, a grand that we won't win by 11 points? I'd seriously consider playing that.

I'm sure that's the max bet but I'd love to know if you could actually bet that much giving 11. My guess is no, they would move the line on you.

njumass08 · Post by **njumass08** » Wed Jul 02, 2014 6:41 am

According to Maroon Musket, Drew Harris is eligible to play this year. He'll be a sophomore.

mdogt12 · Post by **mdogt12** » Wed Jul 02, 2014 8:21 am

Matt Vautour @GazetteUMass · 10h
RT @BobMcGovernJr: Former four-star running back Drew Harris is eligible to play for the Minutemen this season: http://umass.247sports.com/Article/Drew ... y-29428562 …

Link to MM article about Harris

Swampy · Post by **Swampy** » Wed Jul 02, 2014 8:27 am

Bob McGovern is good and I thank him for the excellent job he does keeping the masses up to date on what's happening at McGuirk.

TheInsider · Post by **TheInsider** » Wed Jul 02, 2014 8:04 pm

I would argue that when you include the juco guys and grad students we have the best set of newcomers in the MAC.. We have a huge advantage early on because there is no way to gameplan for us other than watch tape from whips first stint at Umass... If things click we could be in for a surprise

Ron Burgundy · Post by **Ron Burgundy** » Wed Jul 02, 2014 8:24 pm

Still would love a confirmation that Sifrin is coming. Agree about game planning, although Whip has evolved a lot since leaving UMass, been places that has only added to his craft. Although I caution thinking we will out scheme BC......coach Brown is no joke, the man likes to dictate the game on defense and will keep our guys guessing

TheInsider · Post by **TheInsider** » Thu Jul 03, 2014 5:55 am

I agree about Sifirin... Huge piece of the team. I'll feel a lot better when he is in Amherst.

cox'n · Post by **cox'n** » Thu Jul 03, 2014 6:02 am

Ron Burgundy wrote:Still would love a confirmation that Sifrin is coming.

As of June 20th he was posting about UMass on his Facebook page.

UMass1991 · Post by **UMass1991** » Thu Jul 03, 2014 8:58 am

A small write up in the Boston Herald...

http://bostonherald.com/sports/college/ ... s_football

78 · Post by 78 » Thu Jul 03, 2014 9:20 am

I love this quote from the story:

“Coach Whipple, he’s a great guy,” said junior wide receiver Tajae Sharpe. “He treats us great. He brings a great vibe to the whole program in general. He’s an amazing guy, we’re all glad to have him and we feel like he will definitely put us in the right position on the field.”

Think this says anything about the the used car salesman no longer coaching the team?