UMass bags football this year

[ctfjr]

No football for them, the latest opt-out

UMass announcement

 

[Blueberries]

Once again, as an independent football program, they would have a hard time scheduling. Additionally UMass Amherst campus places additional restrictions over the last few days.
I think I’m saddest that this likely means no UMass Marching Band this season or very limited

 

[DefenseBB]

Once again, as an independent football program, they would have a hard time scheduling. Additionally UMass Amherst campus places additional restrictions over the last few days.
I think I’m saddest that this likely means no UMass Marching Band this season or very limited

If I may ask, I gather the UMass MB is good? Do they compete nationally or are you a Band Alum...?

 

[Blueberries]

If I may ask, I gather the UMass MB is good? Do they compete nationally or are you a Band Alum...?

Collegiate Marching bands don’t actually compete, but they are quite strong, have a larger following than the football team last I checked. I am an alum, but I was in the colorguard and on the field staff. I’d just like to be able to watch/ listen to them.

 

[HopJim]

From personal experience with my daughter and friends, marching at Gillette discouraged many great musicians from joining the band. Busing back and forth, practicing, and marching made game days a 10 hour affair. Be interesting to see where the football team plays in the future.