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2013 Season Preview

Hot shot Tim Brewster takes over in his 2nd attempt at the head job after failing in Minnesota. Brewster promises to bring in top notch recruits and change the culture of the program.
The goal for year 1 is to become bowl eligible and bring in as many JUCO recruits as possible to improve the dept and talent right away.

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2013 Recruiting

Brad Thomas
#2220 ( #157 G)
OVR:78 (+8)
*
6'1 325lbs
Boone, NC
JUCO(Jr)
Thomas will instantly bolster the OL. Has a great first step and technique, but will need to work on his run blocking.

Lance Sapp
#323 ( #60 ATH)
OVR:79 (+1)
***
6'5 205lbs
Kirckwood, MO
JUCO(So)
Sapp brings in a big arm and great wheels to play QB. Also has great coverage skills to play safety. The teams big need is at DB, but Sapp could be a giant impact player at the QB position.

Damon Harris
#1314 ( #73 T)
OVR:68 (+3)
***
6'0 302lbs
Dumont, VA
Could possibly see early playing time if needed. Hopefully Harris will redshirt and help build the OL for the future.

Andre Douglas
#2249 ( #137 T)
OVR:64 (+9)
*
6'7 315lbs
Trussville, AL
Douglass will provide depth for the future. Redshirt may get burned early in order to preserve other higher rated freshman.

Morris Perry
#1639 ( #128 OLB)
OVR:78 (+2)
**
6'3 226lbs
Waihee-Waiehu, HI
JUCO(Jr)
The coaching staff still isn't sure why Perry is leaving Hawaii for Massachusetts, but he is more than welcome. UMass wasn't on Perry's initial list of schools he was interested in as he wanted to stay closer to home, but the promise of early playing time was the deciding factor. Perry will be an immediate impact someplace, but it isn't settled where he will end up. He may slide inside or even drop down to DE.

Mike McAfee
#346 ( #14 SS)
OVR:74 (+2)
***
6'2 190lbs
Crestwood, MO
SS is actually one of the positions where the UMass coaching staff was pretty set for the next couple years, but it would have been hard to turn away a talent like McAfee. McAfee brings in great speed(92/88) and decent coverage skills. Could possible look to move to OLB or even redshirt.

Anthony Thomas
#2050 ( #94 TE)
OVR:62 (+4)
**
6'4 230lbs
Carnot-Moon, PA
TE is a giant position of need if the team wants to take the next step. Thomas isn't the playmaker the coaching staff was looking for, but he will be a great TE#2 and mainly be asked to block and play FB.

Roger Holt
#28 ( #2 HB)
OVR:77 (+2)
*****
5'11 209lbs
Hayesville, OR
When a 1 star school has a chance at a 5 star player, you take him no matter if you have a need their or not. The main draw for holt to UMass was how the team features the HB. Holt isn't going to win many foot races with his speed(88/87) but he will definatley run some guys over if possible. Holt will likely redshirt.

Kevin Martin
#1230 ( #86 ATH)
OVR:66 (+4)
***
5'10 226lbs
San Jose, CA

Matt Gallagher
#780 ( #65 DE)
OVR:63 (-3)
***
6'4 252lbs
North Brunswick, NJ

Julian Bell
#1141 ( #45 SS)
OVR:67 (+1)
***
5'10 184lbs
Tracy, CA

Tyrone Keller
#1797 ( #62 FS)
OVR:67 (+6)
**
6'1 200lbs
Henderson, NC

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2013 Season Recap

13-1(9-0)
MAC Champions
GoDaddy.com Bowl Winners

Award Winners

All-Americans
HB-Bilal Ally-Jr(rs)
DT-Billy Wooden-Fr*

All MAC
WR-Samuel Emilus-So
DE-Tyshaun Ingram-Sr
CB-Malik Sanders-Jr
DT-Billy Wooden-Fr
Ret-Martin Mangram-Sr
HB-Bilal Ally-Jr(rs)
SS-Joseph Norwood-So
OLB-Jarvis Miller-Sr(rs)
MLB-Cole McCubrey-Jr
LT-Ray Thomas-Ishman-Sr
K-Cooper Garcia-Jr
DT-Dennis Osagiede-So
TE-Kyle Horn-Sr(rs)
HB-Kevin Brown-Fr
QB-Michael Curtis-Sr(rs)
CB-Bakhari Goodson-Jr(rs)
DE-Jake Byczko-Jr

State Leaders
Passing
Rushing
Recieving
Tackles
Sacks
INT

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2014 Season Preview

UMass has been accepted into the new looking AAC for 2014 which should help recruiting and TV exposure.

Offence
The offence will look much of the same with a few changes. JUCO(SO) Lance Sapp joins the team at QB and will vastly improve the passing and running game. Sapp brings his 6'5 frame and 90 speed to go along with a decent arm(84/82).

The offensive line also gets some JUCO help at RG from Brad Thomas(78 OVR) to help bolster the middle. The OL made great strides during spring ball and looks to be an improved bunch from last year.

Bilal Ally returns from his 2013 All-American year and hopes to stay healthy this season and make a run at the Heisman trophy if he can stay healthy. Ally is the teams best bet as a homerun hitter with his 94 speed. 2013 recruit Roger Holt isn't happy about being redshirted since he knows he could contribute, but in the long run it is the best move for the team.

The Wide recievers have speed and good hands, but it just so happens that nobody has speed and good hands. 2014 recruiting will prioritize playmakers at the WR position.

Defence:
There were lots of changes on defence in the offseason, few new names, but many new positions. UMass may be undersized at most positions, but they should be able to fly to the ball.

Chinedu Ogbonna moves from LOLB to LE to help with the pass rush. His technique isn't sound, but his speed makes up for it. Ogbonna and RE Jake Byczko will look to terrorize QB's and make life easier on the DB's.

JUCO Morris Perry(JR) was added to help bring more team speed to the LB crew. Perry and Senior MLB Cole McCubrey have NFL level speed at LB and are very good at going sideline to sideline.

Defensive Backs, like the WR position, has talent and speed but just not all in one. DB will be a major focus for 2014 recruiting in order to up the teams speed.

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2014 Recruiting

Mark Williams
#72 ( #21 ATH)
****
OVR:76 (+3)
5'11 207lbs
Boynton Beach, FL
Williams has been a 2 way starter since his sophomore season, playing both HB and DB. His more natural fit is HB and could be a very explosive one at that with his speed(95/91). But the UMass team is pretty set at HB and could really use his speed on D. Regardless, Williams most likely be a 4 year starter. UMass beat out Ohio State and Houston for the likes of Williams.

Casey Brown
#1738 ( #121 T)
**
OVR:65 (+4)
6'7 290lbs
Chesnut Hill, MA
Local kid with a great attitude. Will add great depth to the OL for the future. Also had offers from Purdue and Illinois.

Eric Neal
#891 ( #47 G)
***
OVR:65 (-2)
6'0 272lbs
Summit, NJ
Neal doesn't have the size that most would want in a D1 OL, but he is great with his hands and has decent footwork. Will add much needed depth. UMass was Neal's only D1 offer.

Teddy Young
#619 ( #16 FS)
***
OVR:71 (+2)
5'11 171 lbs
Water Valley, MS
Young could possibly start for 4 years at UMass. He brings in much needed speed in the secondary. He will be competing with a few redshirt freshman during spring ball.

Chris McPherson
#201 ( #8 CB)
****
OVR:72
5'11 173 lbs
Woodbridge, NJ
The big push in recruiting this year is for increased speed in the secondary, McPherson does just that. Should be a day 1 contributor. Also had offers from Virginia Tech and Rutgers.

Chris Alvarez
#1201 ( #49 FS)
***
OVR:68 (+4)
6'0 190 lbs
Everett, MA
Will add great depth to the DB's will added speed over what is currently on roster. Alvarez is a local kid and the UMass coaching staff is hoping to keep the few D1 prospects in state. His only offer came from UMass.

Lionel Clemons
#1704 ( #118 T)
**
OVR:65 (+3)
6'2 273 lbs
Pocahontas, AR
Clemons solidifies the OL depth for the 2014 recruiting class. Nothing flashy, but 3 hard working guys who will improve greatly in the offseasons. Also had an offer from Southern Miss.

Dwayne Yates
#115 ( #28 ATH)
****
OVR:79 (+7)
6'3 231 lbs
Jefferson, VA

Clifford Franze
#1393 ( #98 OLB)
***
OVR:67 (+3)
6'2 218 lbs
Carlisle, PA

Tim Carter
#469 ( #47 ATH)
***
OVR:71 (+5)
6'4 207 lbs
Blue Springs, MO

Brandon Hayward
#1232 ( #46 QB)
***
OVR:71 (+8)
6'4 207 lbs
Muskegon, MI

Matt Roberts
#124 ( #27 WR)
****
OVR:69
6'1 205 lbs
Fort Mill, SC

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2014 Season Recap


Kraft Fight Hunger Bowl Winners

Award Winners
Maxwell-
HB-Bilal Ally-Sr(R)
Walter Camp-
Bilal Ally
Doak Walker-
Bilal Ally

All-Americans
HB-Bilal Ally-Sr(R)
DE-Chinedu Ogbonna-Sr
FS-Logan Darby-Sr
WR-Dariyan Wiley-Fr(R)*


All AAC
HB-Bilal Ally-Sr(R)
DE-Chinedu Ogbonna-Sr
FS-Logan Darby-Sr
CB-Josh Wallace-So
WR-Samuel Emilus-Jr
CB-Bakhari Goodson-Sr(R)
DT-Dennis Osagiede-Jr
OLB-Morris Perry-Jr
QB-Lance Sapp-So

State Leaders
Passing
Lance Sapp-256/370, 4,192 Yards, 37 TD, 22 INT
Rushing
Bilal Ally-282 Att, 1,596 Yards, 33 TD
Lance Sapp-128 Att, 728 Yards, 10 TD
Recieving
Samuel Emilus- 44 Rec, 1,059 Yards, 11 TD
Brennon Dingle- 53 Rec, 859 Yards, 2 TD
Zak Simon- 39 Rec, 544 Yards, 4 TD
Dariyan Wiley- 30 Rec, 547 Yards, 7 TD
Bilal Ally-53 Rec, 657 Yards, 8 TD
Tackles
Lance Darby- 70
Cole McCubrey- 66
Morris Perry- 64
Sacks
Chinedu Ogbonna-13
INT

Departing Seniors
WR-Brennon Dingle
94 OVR
3rd Round Draft Pick
DE-Chinedu Ogbonna
88 OVR
2014 All-American
2014 All-AAC
DE-Jake Byczko
85 OVR
2013 All-MAC
HB-Bilal Ally
85 OVR
2014 Maxwell Award Winner
2014 Doak Walker Award Winner
2014 Walter Camp Award Winner
2014 All-American
2014 All-AAC
2013 All-American
2013 All-MAC
QB-Andrew Brito
79 OVR
CB-Malik Sanders
78 OVR
2013 All-MAC
TE-Avien Peah
77 OVR
FS-Logan Darby
76 OVR
2014 All-American
2014 All-AAC
RG-Mike Yerardi
75 OVR
RT-Larnel Coleman
75 OVR
CB-Bakhari Goodson
75 OVR
2013 All-MAC
LT-Bryce Wade
74 OVR
MLB-Cole McCubrey
74 OVR
2013 All-MAC
WR-Cam Roberson
73 OVR
FB-Taylor Edwards
70 OVR
SS-Aaron Kelly
70 OVR

Leaving Early
DE-Xavier Gonsalves
66 OVR
Transfer to Army

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2015 Recruiting

Adam Sullivan
#1022 ( #4 K)
***
OVR:81 (+2)
5'10 209lbs
Lawrence, MA

Tom Hines
#1825 ( #118 G)
**
OVR:67 (+7)
6'5 269lbs
Redwood City, CA

Eric Johnson
#1255 ( #91 OLB)
***
OVR:80(JuCo)
5'11 228lbs
Miramar, FL

Antonio Cooper
#99 ( #5 MLB)
****
OVR:81 (+5)
5'10 232lbs
Gooding, ID

Pete King
#568 ( #36 MLB)
***
OVR:74 (+5)
6'2 216lbs
Indiana, PA

Brent Parrish
#1674 ( #16 P)
**
OVR:84(JuCo)
6'1 204lbs
Thousand Oaks, CA

Charlie Cary
#1395 ( #86 ATH)
***
OVR:69 (+11)
6'2 215lbs
Avondale, LA

Frank Lawrence
#2328 ( #35 FB)
*
OVR:63
6'1 247lbs
Pennsauken, NJ

Michael Baker
#517 ( #32 DT)
***
OVR:69
6'3 271lbs
Seven Hills, OH

Joe Thomas
#643 ( #43 OLB)
***
OVR:71 (+2)
6'2 224lbs
Clinton, SC

Ralph Morales
#70 ( #26 ATH)
****
OVR:77 (+3)
6'1 198lbs
San Gabriel, CA

Chris Dotson
#1133 ( #123 DE)
***
OVR:65 (+2)
6'1 243lbs
Machesney Park, IL

Stephen Hampton
#81 ( #8 DE)
****
OVR:77 (+1)
6'0 230lbs
Union City, NJ

Recruiting Ranking
#24 National
#2 AAC
#4 vs Users