2015 season - UMass on the rise

[Berkman]

For those of you that want a good laugh look for tickets on the UMass site for the Temple game at Gillette stadium. I just did and found that only a FEW tickets are available. Gee are we going to have the stadium sold out for that game?

Actually I was looking for options for the homecoming game against Kent St. Just wondering that if I buy tickets for the game would it be possible to buy a parking pass for the yellow lot to make it easier to look up some members of the board that tailgate in that ares. Anyone have any ideas on that before I call the ticket office to find out.

[cox'n]

http://www.masslive.com/umassfootball/i ... cart_river

"We thought no better identity than the gray wolf." I couldn't help but cringe a bit when I read that.

[Old Cage]

would it be possible to buy a parking pass for the yellow lot

Sure. The cost is a $350 or more contribution to the Minuteman Club.

[Berkman]

For only one game?

[Marshmont_63]

We're 6th in the power rankings from Hustle Belt. Not bad to start the year, but I think a lot of us expect to see UMass even higher as the season progresses.
http://www.hustlebelt.com/2015/8/30/922 ... r-rankings

[Refuse2Lose83]

For those of you that want a good laugh look for tickets on the UMass site for the Temple game at Gillette stadium. I just did and found that only a FEW tickets are available. Gee are we going to have the stadium sold out for that game?

Actually I was looking for options for the homecoming game against Kent St. Just wondering that if I buy tickets for the game would it be possible to buy a parking pass for the yellow lot to make it easier to look up some members of the board that tailgate in that ares. Anyone have any ideas on that before I call the ticket office to find out.

I thought that was strange too to see "Not Many Left" for that game then I looked and they are only selling tickets in sections 108 thru 112, and club sections 7,8,11,12, and the majority of tickets in those sections were still available.

[Kosty]

http://www.masslive.com/umassfootball/i ... cart_river

"We thought no better identity than the gray wolf." I couldn't help but cringe a bit when I read that.

Sounds a lot likE SLAPPING THE FLOOR TO ME>

[Swampy]

Added Santos-Knox: "We look forward to having to do some extra sprints because we're going at it with the offense with the extra howls. The offense will learn to like it when we're doing it on Saturdays."

Let's hope.

[Steve81]

Has anyone recieved their season tickets yet?

Not yet but was wondering when. There is alot of new staff in the AD department and our first game is out there. That said know we received tickets on Aug 24th in recent years.

[Swampy]

Players & coaches delivered some in the Happy Valley.

[Kosty]

They just keep adding people to the department!!

Wissman Named Asst. AD/Human Resource Specialist
UMass graduate Kevin Wissman joins Athletics after nearly 20 years of working with UMass Auxiliary Services as a Human Resources Manager.

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Sept. 1, 2015
AMHERST, Mass. – Kevin Wissmann has been named Assistant Director of Athletics/Human Resource Specialist, it was announced by University of Massachusetts Director of Athletics Ryan Bamford on Monday.

Wissmann joins UMass Athletics after serving as Human Resources and Organizational Development Manager with UMass Auxiliary Enterprises. He’ll coordinate and oversee all new hires and implement human resource policies for UMass Athletics.

“I’m excited for this opportunity to blend my HR experience with my love of sports,”
http://www.umassathletics.com/sports/at ... 15aab.html


Wissmann said. “I am really looking forward to joining the UMass Athletics team.”

Wissmann’s been a member of the UMass staff since 1998 and has worked with Auxiliary Enterprises since 2002 where he managed and coordinated 3,000 employees.

During his time on campus, he’s been responsible for managing and preparing payroll, managing labor relations issues, analyzing training needs to design employee development and enforcing university policy and procedures relating to all phases of human resources activity.

“We couldn’t be more excited to have found a candidate with Kevin’s experience in all areas of Human Resources, while also possessing a passion for UMass Athletics, right here on campus,” Associate Director of Athletics Rob Peterson said. “He will be a great addition to our family.”

Wissman earned his degree in managerial resource economics from UMass in 1998 and resides in South Deerfield. He began his duties with UMass Athletics on August 31.

[eldonabe]

Is there any news on the kicking situation? Good lord that cost them dearly last year. I know there were a few options this year but I have not heard anything at all?

[tdmass]

^ There are at least 4 or 5 articles on the kicking situation! Malone(Masslive), Matty(DHG), Maroon Musket and the Collegian have all weighed in!

[eldonabe]

^ There are at least 4 or 5 articles on the kicking situation! Malone(Masslive), Matty(DHG), Maroon Musket and the Collegian have all weighed in!

I have admittedly not looked that hard to find them, so thanks for the info...

[rsox1221]

http://www.bostonglobe.com/sports/2015/ ... story.html

Big article about COA in the Globe today. Worth a read.

Basically contacted every AD in New England except Bamford, even though UMass is providing full COA and would be in the thick of this article. Classic Globe.