Game 6, 2025: @ Kent State (10/11)

[ZooMass84]

I'll spell it out for you guys: start Hairston and keep him in the whole fucking game. I don't care if he throws 10 pick 6's. Kent lost 44-0 to Oklahoma. They had 17 yards rushing. THE WHOLE GAME. Saquon Barkley had that on one carry. Oklahoma started a BACK UP QB. I guess none of the starters played. Forget Rose: he road the pine at Utah. THERE'S A REASON HE NEVER PLAYED AT UTAH. he sucks.

If we lose this one, then you can bag the season. Buffalo is not a bad team. They hung with UConn ( who would throttle us 80-3).
We've scored THREE (3) TD's against FBS teams ALL FUCKING SEASON. NOT one game, FOUR games. Maybe a possible win Northern Illinois at home. I'm going to go to that one if it takes me all day to drive to Amherst from Boston.

get rid of the OC. have coach joe call his own plays. This program is a fucking joke. Lose to fucking Bryant (1AA business school in Rhode Island been around 29 years). Rant over.

[Jack]

I wouldn't keep Hairston in the game if he throws more than one pick 6. Hopefully we see continued improvement each week and that we beat Kent on Saturday.

[stevemaz]

I would be surprised if Hairston isnt the starter. He throws 3 tds in 38-20 win. Saturday will be the day we can officially say we have turned this thing around (I would say we already have) and never look back. 5 game winning streak ahead..

[eldonabe]

I would be surprised if Hairston isnt the starter. He throws 3 tds in 38-20 win. Saturday will be the day we can officially say we have turned this thing around (I would say we already have) and never look back. 5 game winning streak ahead..

Because we beat #135 (and we are #136)?

[stevemaz]

we are not 136..trust me brother..the corner has been turned.

[Quann]

I wouldn't keep Hairston in the game if he throws more than one pick 6. Hopefully we see continued improvement each week and that we beat Kent on Saturday.

Our backups are not very good. Only should be seeing Rose and the other guy if AJ gets hurt. Otherwise ride with Hairston.

[eldonabe]

we are not 136..trust me brother..the corner has been turned.

MASSEY through games as of 10/6/2025 (out of 136 teams):

Overall Rating - 136
Power Rating - 135
Offense Rating 135
Defense Rating - 135
SOS - 117

Exactly 3 FBS Teams left with 0 Wins including UMass
including an FCS loss to current ranked (in all of D1) #219 Bryant

First year FBS:

Delaware (3-2) Ranked #110 (2 FBS wins)
Mo St (2-3) #108 (1 FBS win)


JUST for perspective - Same stats at end of 2024 season (out of 134 teams):

Overall Rating - 134
Power Rating - 131
Offense Rating 123
Defense Rating - 132
SOS - 123


UMass has not turned any corners (to date).

[InnervisionsUMASS]

Steve loves living in your head, eldon

[harbo]

we are not 136..trust me brother..the corner has been turned.

UMass has not turned any corners (to date).

When you are swirling down the drain, there are no corners.
Just a giant sucking sound.

[photoman]

^ stands to reason that when you suck you make a sucking sound!

[Jack]

"We have a Quarterback issue right now. We have got to figure it out." ......Coach Harasymiak 10/05/25
No Coach. H - Not "we". YOU got a Quarterback issue and YOU got to solve your QB issue.

Hairston and Rose are deservedly in the doghouse together b/c neither could successfully matriculate the ball down the field and get a TD. But we're onto The Kent State Golden Flashes.

Coach H needs to fix his QB issue. Enough w/the QB rotisserie it's been a failure. Who''s next Will Perry? If Will can move the ball, doesn't take dumb sacks and get into the end zone - the job should be his to lose since neither Hairston or Rose could get the job done.

Whoever it is, Coach H must decide who his Quarterback is now to get the offense well prepared, game planned, in synch, organized to avoid dumb penalties and prepared to fire and block together. Figure it out. Not having a dedicated starter is hindering the development of the team.

"When you reach the end of your rope, tie a knot in it and hang on" FDR.

[Steve81]

"We have a Quarterback issue right now. We have got to figure it out." ......Coach Harasymiak 10/05/25
No Coach. H - Not "we". YOU got a Quarterback issue and YOU got to solve your QB issue.

Hairston and Rose are deservedly in the doghouse together b/c neither could successfully matriculate the ball down the field and get a TD. But we're onto The Kent State Golden Flashes.

Coach H needs to fix his QB issue. Enough w/the QB rotisserie it's been a failure. Who''s next Will Perry? If Will can move the ball, doesn't take dumb sacks and get into the end zone - the job should be his to lose since neither Hairston or Rose could get the job done.

Whoever it is, Coach H must decide who his Quarterback is now to get the offense well prepared, game planned, in synch, organized to avoid dumb penalties and prepared to fire and block together. Figure it out. Not having a dedicated starter is hindering the development of the team.

"When you reach the end of your rope, tie a knot in it and hang on" FDR.

While 100% agree it has taken way to long for the QB situation to be resolved by the coaching staff, I want to believe they have it figured out. Time will tell, but while tailgating and talking to parents of players, they did not come out and say it, but knew that Rose had the Western start. Believe the coaches and players know the starting QB.

I was extremely aggravated that the defense did not adjust until after the Bryant game. Hoping to see the same kind of change for the offense with Kent. I want to see AJ and they adjust protection for him. Coach H made a point to mention how Western adjusted their defense for AJ. Let's see if we have the answer.

[stevemaz]

we are not 136..trust me brother..the corner has been turned.

MASSEY through games as of 10/6/2025 (out of 136 teams):

Overall Rating - 136
Power Rating - 135
Offense Rating 135
Defense Rating - 135
SOS - 117

Exactly 3 FBS Teams left with 0 Wins including UMass
including an FCS loss to current ranked (in all of D1) #219 Bryant

First year FBS:

Delaware (3-2) Ranked #110 (2 FBS wins)
Mo St (2-3) #108 (1 FBS win)


JUST for perspective - Same stats at end of 2024 season (out of 134 teams):

Overall Rating - 134
Power Rating - 131
Offense Rating 123
Defense Rating - 132
SOS - 123


UMass has not turned any corners (to date).

Beauty is the eyes of the beholder... Sure they need to go out there and prove it on the field and I think they will the rest of the season.

[Camby4Life]

New Bottom 10 poll is out. It’s officially a 3 vs 4 matchup Saturday.

[Quann]

"We have a Quarterback issue right now. We have got to figure it out." ......Coach Harasymiak 10/05/25
No Coach. H - Not "we". YOU got a Quarterback issue and YOU got to solve your QB issue.

Hairston and Rose are deservedly in the doghouse together b/c neither could successfully matriculate the ball down the field and get a TD. But we're onto The Kent State Golden Flashes.

Coach H needs to fix his QB issue. Enough w/the QB rotisserie it's been a failure. Who''s next Will Perry? If Will can move the ball, doesn't take dumb sacks and get into the end zone - the job should be his to lose since neither Hairston or Rose could get the job done.

Whoever it is, Coach H must decide who his Quarterback is now to get the offense well prepared, game planned, in synch, organized to avoid dumb penalties and prepared to fire and block together. Figure it out. Not having a dedicated starter is hindering the development of the team.

"When you reach the end of your rope, tie a knot in it and hang on" FDR.

While 100% agree it has taken way to long for the QB situation to be resolved by the coaching staff, I want to believe they have it figured out. Time will tell, but while tailgating and talking to parents of players, they did not come out and say it, but knew that Rose had the Western start. Believe the coaches and players know the starting QB.

I was extremely aggravated that the defense did not adjust until after the Bryant game. Hoping to see the same kind of change for the offense with Kent. I want to see AJ and they adjust protection for him. Coach H made a point to mention how Western adjusted their defense for AJ. Let's see if we have the answer.

I have to be honest, that's an alarming statement from a guy that is the face and head of this program. Doesn't exactly scream leadership when you put stuff like this out there publicly as the HC.