2026 Season

[ZooMass84]

When Whipple was coach we actually beat BYU away.
Also this years schedule is a nothing burger. 2 games against (very weak) FCS teams and games out of conference Connecticut (who will be bad again now that Mora is gone) and Rutgers one of the worst power 4 teams.

Absolutely was a good win and Bamford has responsibility. He has responsibility going forward to all sports, but football day to day operations is layered away from Bamford. Bamford is not a major issue for football this season or going forward! So, keep posting the same attacks against Bamford in an area and season that he is not a major issue and myself for supporting football and pointing out there have been positive changes and we have Thorr and a GM.

Understand Bamford is fully responsible for men's basketball that has flounder since Bamford took over, except DK's 2014 NCAA season, thanks Chaz! But this is the football forum on a thread about the upcoming season. So, keep repeating your dissatisfaction for Ryan Bamford in an area that has received more parts to the puzzle than ever; money, coaching staff, NIL and now with team chemistry and connected coaching staff. Hoping they click together and will shift to talking about this year’s team and not Bamford and the past seasons.

You are taught history so you do not repeat the same mistakes. For football, see many of the mistakes corrected as funding, coaching support and staff, administrations and a conference home.

So, keep posting the same attacks against Bamford in an area and season that he is not a major issue steve, are you Bamford or something??? he is responsible for one thing: WINS AND LOSSES. That's it. and Umass since he was installed HAS SUCKED. do you realize pre Bamford we played MAC teams in basketball for 4 years when we were football only and we SWEPT them. Now we go .500 at best. I'll say it again: if we lose to either Sacred Heart or Stonehill, we should shut down football and forfeit all remaining games. And the mere fact Stonehill is on our schedule at all is EMBARRASSING. 2 FCS schools??!!!??? I don't know Bamford's connections but they are pretty damn good: like scoring a job at MassPort or something.

[ZooMass84]

I stand corrected: Ryan Bamford has a FAR BETTER job than a MassPort or MWRA gig. He makes $1,000,000 a year. Nobody at MassPort etc makes that. Does anyone know how he got this AD job? It's got to be family connections or something. He was assistant AD at Georgia Tech I think when he was hired at UMass. When does his contract end and can he be fired??? Wikipedia says he was hired in March 2015. So we've had this doofus for 11 years........He's got to go. Mens LAX played for the LAX natty in 2006. 1AA natty in 1998 and 1AA runner up in 2006. Womens LAX hasn't done shit since 2017. All UMass sports with the exception of hockey has TOTALLY SUCKED since Bam was hired.

[eldonabe]

I stand corrected: Ryan Bamford has a FAR BETTER job than a MassPort or MWRA gig. He makes $1,000,000 a year. Nobody at MassPort etc makes that. Does anyone know how he got this AD job? It's got to be family connections or something. He was assistant AD at Georgia Tech I think when he was hired at UMass. When does his contract end and can he be fired??? Wikipedia says he was hired in March 2015. So we've had this doofus for 11 years........He's got to go. Mens LAX played for the LAX natty in 2006. 1AA natty in 1998 and 1AA runner up in 2006. Womens LAX hasn't done shit since 2017. All UMass sports with the exception of hockey has TOTALLY SUCKED since Bam was hired.

Sorry Zoo you cannot post this here as it is not about football.....

[umassbaseball]

This is a good idea. UMass should something similar

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But this is something creative aimed at getting more people to games. So that won't happen here.

[minutefanjsf]

This is a good idea. UMass should something similar

THE EAGLES ACCESS PASS
Experience BC Football in a new way each game with the all-new Eagles Access Pass! Your seat location will change based on availability, giving you a unique view all season long. You will receive your seat assignment the week of the game, and tickets will be sent via mobile delivery.

Secure your Eagles Access Pass for just $99! Interest-free, flexible payment plans are available. Only 500 passes will be available for purchase

But this is something creative aimed at getting more people to games. So that won't happen here.

This is exactly the type of thing Zach was saying needed to happen at UMass.

[InnervisionsUMASS]

We've been told we're not supposed to care about that one person posting on Twitter.

[minutefanjsf]

We've been told we're not supposed to care about that one person posting on Twitter.

lol. I’ve already told him with the flex I will likely have tix for him for a couple of games.

[Jack]

We've been told we're not supposed to care about that one person posting on Twitter.

Thats your first problem. Doing what you're told to do is a mistake. Live Fee or Die.

[InnervisionsUMASS]

lol. I’ve already told him with the flex I will likely have tix for him for a couple of games.

That's a mighty nice thing of you to do!

[Juice Stand]

I'm thinking of heading out to the spring game next weekend if it's a good weather day. What should I expect? Has traffic been an issue in the past, does the band play, are there concessions or should I pack an igloo cooler?

I saw the press release, but info is kind of skimpy for someone that's never been to a spring game before. https://umassathletics.com/news/2026/3/ ... y-april-25

[minutefanjsf]

I'm thinking of heading out to the spring game next weekend if it's a good weather day. What should I expect? Has traffic been an issue in the past, does the band play, are there concessions or should I pack an igloo cooler?

I saw the press release, but info is kind of skimpy for someone that's never been to a spring game before. https://umassathletics.com/news/2026/3/ ... y-april-25

There has been no consistent atmosphere for these. Way too much turnover. The most I’ve ever seen in attendance has been about 150. There were no concessions open ever. Any or all of that could be different this time around.

[Juice Stand]

Thanks. I remember seeing some video from last year and it looked very sparse. I wonder why they don't try to make more of an event out of it.

[SignMan]

Thanks. I remember seeing some video from last year and it looked very sparse. I wonder why they don't try to make more of an event out of it.

We've never had big crowds for Spring games, even when we had our 1-AA run.
Big schools charge big bucks for their g Spring games, make it a big social event and sell put bid stadiums.
UF an example.

[LS71]

i was planning to go buty my grandson's baseball game and my granddaughter's soccer games are more important....at least to me!

[Steve81]

Will be looking at the new Max Warner offense, schemes, players and if they can score TD within the red zone. It a nice time to catch up with friends acquaintances, administration and asking some questions.