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Refuse2Lose83 · Posted: Thu Aug 23, 2012 2:39 am Post subject: Game 1: @ UConn

1 week away!!!! Woaaaaaaaaaaahhhhhhhhhh!!!!

Here's a couple previews of our opponent:

http://www.chicagotribune.com/sports/sns-tsn-afn-uconn-outlook-20120822,0,1398232.story

http://www.opposingviews.com/i/sports/2012-pre-season-preview-uconn-huskies

http://insider.espn.go.com/college-football/story/_/page/BlueRibbon-UConn/uconn-huskies

My prediction: UMass 16 UConn 31
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ktabz16 · Posted: Thu Aug 23, 2012 7:58 am Post subject:

prediction: umass 62 uconn 20

gosox22 · Junior Joined: 07 Mar 2005 Posts: 679 Location: Quincy, MA

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I think the boys keep it close in our FBS debut, but ultimately fall. God I hope i'm wrong, pulling off the upset would be an unbelievable momentum builder for home game #1.

UConn 24 UMass 17

Steve81 · Posted: Thu Aug 23, 2012 8:57 am Post subject:

Tied in regular play
20-20
UMass wins in OT! 23-20
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ShotPutNC · Junior Joined: 05 Feb 2012 Posts: 633 Location: Amherst

Haven't looked into UConn too much, but considering it is our first year and UConns track record in the last 5 years, I don't think we will take this one. I hope I'm wrong. Playing one close in week 1 would go a long way in building confidence

InnervisionsUMASS · Posted: Thu Aug 23, 2012 9:56 am Post subject:

UCONN 35, UMASS 21. I think it will be 28-21 late in the game but UCONN will punch another one in at the end to seal it.

I want to win this game badly, but I am being as realistic about this season as possible.
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Steve81 · Posted: Thu Aug 23, 2012 10:17 am Post subject:

Well 99% of UConn plan on slughtering us, here is one interesting post.

MassMan06 · Posted: Thu Aug 23, 2012 11:23 am Post subject:

UMass' #1 quarterback and #2 tight end are both out and they have no proven running backs or wide receivers.

UConn - 31
UMass - 6

UMass02 · Hall of Fame Joined: 11 Nov 2003 Posts: 2144

All I ask is that the good guys don't get blown out. I also would like to see a 60-minute effort from the UMass players.

Marty Peretz · Posted: Thu Aug 23, 2012 12:10 pm Post subject:

Our D-Line is said to be a strength and that could help limit the UConn running game a bit. The longer we can keep this game interesting, the better a chance we have to keep it close or even pull off a shocker.If UConn has a couple big plays early, it could be a long, long evening. I could see us losing 38-10, but I could also see us putting a real scare in them and falling 24-14. I'll go with something in the middle. UConn 34 UMass 17. Here's to hoping I'm wrong.
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Berkman · Posted: Fri Aug 24, 2012 8:31 am Post subject:

Don't know if this is the right place but coach Molnar announces his starters and depth chart.

http://www.masslive.com/umassfootball/index.ssf/2012/08/umass_football_coach_charley_m_8.html

DPBOS · Posted: Fri Aug 24, 2012 10:47 am Post subject:

photoman · Senior Joined: 26 Apr 2003 Posts: 919 Location: Attleboro

Hoping all the dire predictions are wrong, but if they do get blown out 38-10 no one's going to be shocked. I'm just going to the game to enjoy the atmosphere, cheer them on on and hope for the best. I also agree that seeing a 60 minute solid effort will be something to watch for. Last year's BC game hit me with a dose of reality as to the difference between FBS and FCS, and we all know that we're not that far removed from FCS.

Sam Minuteman · Senior Joined: 09 Apr 2003 Posts: 1164 Location: Tampa, FL

I have been in a fantastic mood all day! Since the game is less than a week away I was able to skip to Thursday on my guide and found the game will be broadcast on Bright House Sports Network locally in Tampa!!! Couldn't be happier!!!!

Can't wait to see all the Minutefans on TV celebrating the first game as an FBS school!

Mrs. Minuteman was less than excited, apparently I already watch too much sports on TV.....
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econalum · Posted: Fri Aug 24, 2012 2:09 pm Post subject:

Given the question marks on offense for both teams, I say 13-3 UCONN - sorry.
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