Receiver Anthony Nelson filling big shoes left by Victor Cruz, Jeremy Horne
Ever since the Massachusetts football team lost Victor Cruz and Jeremy Horne to graduation, transfer Anthony Nelson has become quarterback Kyle Haven's favorite target. The receiver leads the Colonial...
View ArticleDaily Collegian.com Sports Podcast: JMU Preview
Nick O'Malley and beat writer Jay Asser talk about the struggling Minutemen after their poor showing at Gillette Stadium against UNH and preview their next matchup against James Madison.
View ArticleMinutemen come back, down Dukes 21-14
Quarterback Kyle Havens threw for 163 yards and two touchdowns while Jonathan Hernandez ran for 137 yards on 28 touches, as the Minutemen avoided their third-straight loss on Saturday against James...
View ArticleHavens leads UMass win over Maine
Quarterback Kyle Havens broke a personal touchdown record in UMass’ 39-24 victory over rival Maine. Havens wasn’t the only one producing however, as linebacker Tyler Holmes had two interceptions...
View ArticleHavens and offense having success with decline of turnovers
After throwing a league-worst 15 interceptions last season, Massachusetts quarterback Kyle Havens has only five this season. Going into a tough matchup against Delaware, UMass coach Kevin Morris...
View ArticleTop-ranked Delaware trounce Minutemen
No. 2 Delaware defeated the Massachusetts football team, 45-27, on Senior Day at McGuirk Stadium. Quarterback Kyle Havens finished with 228 passing yards and four touchdowns.
View ArticleMinutemen playoff dreams on the brink as URI nears
The Massachusetts football team controls its own fate regarding the upcoming Colonial Athletic Association playoffs, but that doesn’t mean it’ll be an easy road, as the Minutemen prepare to take on...
View ArticleMinutemen out of playoff picture with loss
The Massachusetts football team lost any chance it had of a playoff berth on Sunday with a 37-34 loss to Rhode Island. The Rams scored in the final minute to clinch the victory.
View ArticleStrong start, tough finish for Minutemen campaign
After suffering just one loss in its first five games, UMass dropped four of its last six games of the 2010 season, missing the playoffs for the second-straight year. Despite the team not finishing the...
View ArticleUMass announces 2011 schedule, holds Pro Day event
UMass football has announced its 2011 schedule, which is highlighted by the second-annual Colonial Clash at Gillette Stadium on Oct. 22 against New Hampshire and a BCS matchup with Boston College on...
View ArticleHavens looks to improve second year as starter
After a year at the helm of the Massachusetts football team's offense, quarterback Kyle Havens enters his second year with more experience and the trust of his teammates. Though he'll have newcomer...
View ArticleHavens more confident in second season with UMass
In his second year at UMass, quarterback Kyle Havens now has the respect of his teammates along with a better grasp on the Minutemen system.
View ArticleSheeran, Blanchflower receiving chances with Minutemen
Wide receiver Dan Sheeran and tight end Rob Blanchflower aren’t at the top of the depth chart for the Massachusetts football team, but both players played crucial roles in the Minutemen’s 31-7 win over...
View ArticleMinutemen score 31 first half points in blowout over Holy Cross
The Massachusetts football team’s running back tandem combined for 148 rushing yards and two touchdowns in its win over Holy Cross on Saturday. Quarterback Kyle Havens finished the game 25-of-38 on...
View ArticleMinutemen head to Ann Arbor looking for upset
After defeating Holy Cross last week, UMass has its hands full when it takes on FBS opponent Michigan this Saturday at noon at the Big House. The Minutemen haven’t beaten an FBS opponent in 16 years.
View ArticleNo Massachusetts magic in Michigan
UMass led early before giving up 28 unanswered points to a Michigan team that was desperate to avoid another FCS upset before storming back from an 18-point hole as it fails to gain what would have...
View ArticleMinutemen look past Wolverines, face Seawolves Saturday
After nearly upsetting Big Blue at the Big House, UMass takes on Stony Brook this Saturday. Last season, the Minutemen defeated the Seawolves 44-17, as Jonathan Hernandez rushed for 140 yards and three...
View ArticleMinutemen look for second conference win Saturday
After defeating Stony Brook last Saturday, UMass heads to the Maryland to take on the Tigers, who are coming off a disheartening 24-10 defeat at the hands of Ivy League foe Columbia.
View ArticleRunning back tandem paying off for Minutemen
Through their first four games, three of which have been victories, No. 8 UMass is third in the CAA with 212.8 yards per game, thanks in part to the two-headed monster that is John Griffin and Jonathan...
View ArticleUMass heads into bye week at No.8, Holmes earning more accolades
While the Minutemen do not play this weekend, they do boast a 4-1 record with their only defeat coming at the hands of the Wolverines. Linebacker Tyler Holmes was named the UMass Co-Athlete of the...
View ArticleEven with offensive production, turnovers and penalties still cause for concern
Despite its offensive efficiency in the running and passing attacks, coach Kevin Morris still wanted to stress turnovers and penalties in the bye week in hopes of being successful against the Spiders...
View ArticleMinutemen Report Card: Havens, Holmes look to lead in second half
Co-Sports Editors Adam Miller and David Brinch weigh in on the state of No. 8 UMass, which opens the second half of its season this weekend against the Spiders.
View ArticleOffense struggling following bye week
The Massachusetts football team has seen its offensive production fall in its last two games. Although quarterback Kyle Havens threw for 450 yards, the running game ultimately offset his performance.
View ArticleMinutemen blown out by New Hampshire at Gillette Stadium
The Massachusetts football team played its first game at the confines of the New England Patriots, but didn’t play well enough for the venue, according to coach Kevin Morris.
View ArticleVideo: The Colonial Clash
UMass took on UNH in the first annual Colonial Clash at Gillette Stadium. Over 30,000 fans were in attendance to see the first college football game ever played at Gillette. The Minutemen, though, got...
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