Game 1 (2016): Florida

[Chizzle]

I’m going with 38-10. Umass doesn’t cover and the under.

Wouldn't this score make them cover?

[minutefanjsf]

I’m going with 38-10. Umass doesn’t cover and the under.

Wouldn't this score make them cover?

Duh. I'm having many too many brain farts lately. I meant Florida doesn't cover.

[eldonabe]

I really hope they have some semblance of offense. I am not that concerned about them scoring many points this week, but it would be great if they could limit the 3 and outs and string together a couple 10 - 13 play drives.

At least it has been hot a balls here for the entire training camp so the heat will not seem quite as bad to them either....

[InnervisionsUMASS]

For those traveling, keep an eye on the weather. Looks like a tropical storm will be rolling through Wednesday through Friday. My Thursday night flight should be fun!

[njumass08]

I'm jealous of everyone who is heading down for the game. Wish I could be there!

[Marty Peretz]

New City Brewery. I am a partner with my son in law Sam Dibble, Danny Workman (formerly owner of Jake's) and Marcel Emond.

Great great ownership group (I'm biased as I've known all of them for close two decades or more) and I really love the beer too. Pick it up throughout New England this fall and know you'll be supporting some die hard UMass guys in the process.

[benson304]

Any alums in Chicago that are going to be watching?

I'll probably be watching this one from home because I've got a big family party this weekend. Wonder if you could get Theory to put the game on (provided you're in the city). I'm out in the western suburbs.

[Old Cage]

It appears that the locals are not all that excited:

Holiday Inn Express ‏@HIEGainesville 8m8 minutes ago
Anyone looking to attend the Gators vs. UMASS Football game this weekend? We have dropped our 2 night minimum! Call 352-376-0004 to book!

[InnervisionsUMASS]

^

I'm sure the opponent and weather combined have put a damper on this game for many of their fans.

[MJatUM]

Is this going to be like the game we played vs URI in an almost hurricane a bunch of years ago? Hopefully we will be the URI of that scenario though...

[InnervisionsUMASS]

^

No, the storm should have passed through by the time the game starts at 7:30, though I do think we'll see some rain.

The issue is with travel down there. Hopefully the team doesn't have any problem getting there.

[Old Cage]

The Ol' Ball Coach will be there:

https://www.seccountry.com/florida/stev ... -this-week

[MassMan06]

What Florida fans should know about UMass:

http://www.saturdaydownsouth.com/florid ... now-umass/

[tdmass]

Does anyone going to the game know where the Pre-Game reception Is? They mentioned it a few weeks ago now I see nothing!

[SignMan]

^ UM event @ J. Wayne Reitz Student Union...
not far from stadium
http://www.umassalumni.com/s/1640/alumn ... calcid=664


UF Alum event will be at Emerson Alumni Hall 3:30-6:30
food available there from 4Rivers Smokehouse...$12 advance; $15 tomorrow with ltd availability.
(requires a copy of my UF email...not that any UMies will be going to it)...