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Fired-up McCombs gives $1 million to upstart UTSA football program
Iconic San Antonio businessman B.J. “Red” McCombs gave the fledgling UTSA football program a much-needed boost Friday morning, donating $1 million to help with the construction of practice facilities for the Roadrunners.
McCombs, who made his pledge… more »
Hernandez to carry running game load for UMass
University of Massachusetts football fans know former Minuteman running back John Griffin is battling for a job with the Cincinnati Bengals.
They might not realize that the best UMass runner is still on campus.
Jonathan Hernandez, who led the Minu… more »
South Alabama's Jereme Jones small in stature, big on the field
South Alabama has a big offensive weapon wrapped in the 5-foot-8, 160-pound frame of wide receiver-kick returner Jereme' Jones.
While the height and weight listed for him on the Jaguars' roster may be exaggerated a bit, the expectations and offensive… more »
South Alabama faces huge upgrade in competition to start FBS transition
South Alabama coach Joey Jones says his team has gotten "bigger and faster and stronger" even since this time last year. Then again, so has the competition.
The Jaguars are beginning a two-year transition to Football Bowl Subdivision this season, vis… more »
Texas State Bobcats focused on takeaways
If Texas State has a resurgence on defense in 2011, fans can thank Gunner, the two-year-old grandson of head coach Dennis Franchione.
See, Franchione and his defensive staff wanted to ignite a fire underneath the Bobcats’ defense. Texas State despera… more »
CAA believes five years of football eligibility makes sense
Colonial Athletic Association football teams are allowed to take 56 players to road games.
James Madison coach Mickey Matthews says that number seldom is reached, except early in the season.
"We don't have 56 healthy bodies to travel," he said. "M… more »
UMass transfers ruled eligible by NCAA
Six weeks away from the first practice in the last season in the Football Championship Subdivision, the University of Massachusetts received some good news from the NCAA.
Football Bowl Subdivision transfers Kellen Pagel, Ryan Campbell and Chris Burns… more »
Move to FBS has UMass hoping on a higher quality player
With less than two months before the University of Massachusetts football team begins practicing for its final season at the Football Championship Subdivision, the Minutemen are already working on bringing in talent for the 2012 season.
The Daily Ham… more »
An Aggressive Game Plan
As UMass Football Ascends, Question Marks Linger
UMass Athletic Director Jon McCutcheon says there are risks in most all scenarios involving football at the university, but far more potential rewards with joining the MAC.
UMass administrators say… more »
UMass Names Special Teams Coordinator
Tricario joins the Minutemen after spending the past five seasons at Stony Brook
UMass Football Coach Kevin Morris announced Monday that Joe Tricario will be joining the Minutemen as the Special Teams Coordinator beginning in the 2011 season. Tricari… more »
Stony Brook Adds McIntyre, Hemphill To Coaching Staff
Stony Brook head football coach Chuck Priore has announced the addition of Bobby McIntyre and Lyle Hemphill to his staff on Monday.
McIntyre, who will coach the Seawolves’ linebackers, brings 30 years of coaching experience, serving in the same capac… more »
Towson Gold Team Edges Black Team In Tiger Bowl, 21-16
Playing in his first competitive game in 18 months, quarterback Peter Athens completed 11 of 22 passes for 202 yards and three touchdowns as the Gold Team edged the Black Team, 21-16, in a very competitive Tiger Bowl at Johnny Unitas® Stadium on Saturda… more »
Blue Defeats White 16-7 In Annual Rhode Island Spring Game
Sophomore linebacker Dave Zocco picked off a pair of passes and returned one for a touchdown as the Blue Team defeated the White Team 16-7 in the annual Blue-White Game at Meade Stadium.
In two career spring games, Zocco has picked off four passes an… more »
Defense Outlasts Offense, 44-42, In Massachusetts Spring Game
The defense held on for a 44-42 win over the defense in the annual UMass Football Spring Game at McGuirk Stadium on a sun-splashed Saturday. Cornerback Mike Lee broke up a pass intended for Jesse Julmiste to secure the win for the defenders. Points were… more »
Maine Celebrates Seventh Annual Jeff Cole Spring Scrimmage
The University of Maine football team held the seventh annual Jeff Cole Spring Scrimmage on Saturday morning. The Black Bears ran through several plays as they took some precautionary measures and limited tackling to just contact.
Among the highlight… more »
