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Come to Mullins for the pickle pizza, stay for the hoops
Per Pete Thamel, UMass grad and former football player Thorr Bjorn is leaving URI to come work for UMass as Senior Deputy Athletic Director, overseeing the football program. Pete says that Bamford recruited Bjorn.
November 5, 2025 at 4:05 PM
Per Pete Thamel, UMass grad and former football player Thorr Bjorn is leaving URI to come work for UMass as Senior Deputy Athletic Director, overseeing the football program. Pete says that Bamford recruited Bjorn.
Solid move from Frank Martin with this post on the former bird app. He's right, too. If they want to play a physical style, they need to improve at layups and free throws.
November 4, 2025 at 7:37 PM
Solid move from Frank Martin with this post on the former bird app. He's right, too. If they want to play a physical style, they need to improve at layups and free throws.
Happy Halloween!
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October 31, 2025 at 10:42 AM
Happy Halloween!
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MAC basketball media day is tomorrow!
Frank Martin and Daniel Hankins-Sanford will be on with @thefieldof68.bsky.social at 9:26am EST tomorrow morning. Mike Leflar and Megan Olbrys will be on for the women's basketball portion at 1:33pm.
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Frank Martin and Daniel Hankins-Sanford will be on with @thefieldof68.bsky.social at 9:26am EST tomorrow morning. Mike Leflar and Megan Olbrys will be on for the women's basketball portion at 1:33pm.
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October 20, 2025 at 6:58 PM
MAC basketball media day is tomorrow!
Frank Martin and Daniel Hankins-Sanford will be on with @thefieldof68.bsky.social at 9:26am EST tomorrow morning. Mike Leflar and Megan Olbrys will be on for the women's basketball portion at 1:33pm.
@umasshoops.bsky.social
Frank Martin and Daniel Hankins-Sanford will be on with @thefieldof68.bsky.social at 9:26am EST tomorrow morning. Mike Leflar and Megan Olbrys will be on for the women's basketball portion at 1:33pm.
@umasshoops.bsky.social
Mike is a good guy and genuinely listens to fans. But this response is nonsense. You don't announce a manufactured rivalry with mutually beneficial sponsor and a trophy without actually having a trophy to present to the winner. Bamford and Co can't get anything right.
October 19, 2025 at 12:24 PM
Mike is a good guy and genuinely listens to fans. But this response is nonsense. You don't announce a manufactured rivalry with mutually beneficial sponsor and a trophy without actually having a trophy to present to the winner. Bamford and Co can't get anything right.
It isn't the Brown that everyone is talking about at the moment, but UMass plays an exhibition game vs Brown this afternoon.
Dribble through the ghosts!
Dribble through the ghosts!
October 19, 2025 at 11:57 AM
It isn't the Brown that everyone is talking about at the moment, but UMass plays an exhibition game vs Brown this afternoon.
Dribble through the ghosts!
Dribble through the ghosts!
"instead of having the ball on the 19-yard line, Derrion Craig was flagged for unsportsmanlike conduct for doing a cartwheel"
I've never read a line in a game summary article that recaps the UMass football experience like this one. Credit to the legendary Howard Herman at the Berkshire Eagle.
I've never read a line in a game summary article that recaps the UMass football experience like this one. Credit to the legendary Howard Herman at the Berkshire Eagle.
October 19, 2025 at 11:24 AM
"instead of having the ball on the 19-yard line, Derrion Craig was flagged for unsportsmanlike conduct for doing a cartwheel"
I've never read a line in a game summary article that recaps the UMass football experience like this one. Credit to the legendary Howard Herman at the Berkshire Eagle.
I've never read a line in a game summary article that recaps the UMass football experience like this one. Credit to the legendary Howard Herman at the Berkshire Eagle.
Damn, it looks like UMass already lost tomorrow's game against Buffalo 31-30. Close game though, should be entertaining!
October 17, 2025 at 6:56 PM
Damn, it looks like UMass already lost tomorrow's game against Buffalo 31-30. Close game though, should be entertaining!
@curryhickssage.bsky.social with similar thoughts on the other site about Bamford extending his own leash, and confirmed this morning that Bamford is likely not getting fired any time soon.
October 13, 2025 at 3:51 PM
@curryhickssage.bsky.social with similar thoughts on the other site about Bamford extending his own leash, and confirmed this morning that Bamford is likely not getting fired any time soon.
UMass comes in at 196 in the initial KenPom rankings, 7th in the MAC. They should be much better than that and the number is likely a reflection of major roster turnover. Finishing the year at 196/7th would be a disaster.
October 12, 2025 at 1:02 PM
UMass comes in at 196 in the initial KenPom rankings, 7th in the MAC. They should be much better than that and the number is likely a reflection of major roster turnover. Finishing the year at 196/7th would be a disaster.
45 days until UMass basketball season. We be flappin' on Nov 3rd!
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September 19, 2025 at 11:29 AM
45 days until UMass basketball season. We be flappin' on Nov 3rd!
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It's that time of year UMass peeps!
September 12, 2025 at 12:13 AM
It's that time of year UMass peeps!
5:30 start time for UMass vs Bryant
September 6, 2025 at 8:24 PM
5:30 start time for UMass vs Bryant
Get ready for a long day at McGuirk. Severe storm watch from now through 8:00. What a shame that they weren't able to or didn't try to move this game up. The possibility of afternoon storms has been known for a few days.
September 6, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Get ready for a long day at McGuirk. Severe storm watch from now through 8:00. What a shame that they weren't able to or didn't try to move this game up. The possibility of afternoon storms has been known for a few days.
Now this is something I would fully support @melwebster.bsky.social
August 30, 2025 at 9:16 PM
Now this is something I would fully support @melwebster.bsky.social
Sox vs Astros this weekend and they're starting 5.06, 5.72, and 4.85 ERA pitchers. Not super confidence inspiring. I'm just hoping to avoid the sweep.
August 1, 2025 at 6:06 PM
Sox vs Astros this weekend and they're starting 5.06, 5.72, and 4.85 ERA pitchers. Not super confidence inspiring. I'm just hoping to avoid the sweep.
I know UMass has, or should have, their sights set higher than the MAC, but man, it's so cool to see these MAC media day photos on the other site.
It's a real event, a real conference, and it's being held at Ford Field in Detroit. It feels big time, even if it's only medium time.
It's a real event, a real conference, and it's being held at Ford Field in Detroit. It feels big time, even if it's only medium time.
July 24, 2025 at 5:56 PM
I know UMass has, or should have, their sights set higher than the MAC, but man, it's so cool to see these MAC media day photos on the other site.
It's a real event, a real conference, and it's being held at Ford Field in Detroit. It feels big time, even if it's only medium time.
It's a real event, a real conference, and it's being held at Ford Field in Detroit. It feels big time, even if it's only medium time.
UMass basketball non-conference schedule is out:
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umassathletics.com/news/2025/7/...
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July 11, 2025 at 4:24 PM
UMass basketball non-conference schedule is out:
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umassathletics.com/news/2025/7/...
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umassathletics.com/news/2025/7/...
Jersey numbers are out for UMass hoopers
July 11, 2025 at 12:11 AM
Jersey numbers are out for UMass hoopers