UMass > MAC for all sports in 2025-2026

[CL82]

Some combination of 1) fear that we end up the same spot as the future of high-level college athletics looks murky and the regional/demographic issues affecting UMass also impact UConn, 2) the need to feel superior to someone amidst the persistent struggle to secure a P4 invite, and 3) perhaps a tiny bit of hope a desirable regional rival gets their stuff together.

But I imagine more of the first two.

It's actually more the third one. A good UMass is good for UConn. The problem is that they are a mess, probably due to a lack of support in the Massachusetts legislature and a bad AD.

 

[whiffnutmeg]

Because their mere presence in FBS hurts us.

A good UMass is good for UConn.

You have to appreciate the duality of The Boneyard. 😂

@CL82 I do agree with you though, I think UMass getting it together is a net positive for college football across New England.

 

[CL82]

You have to appreciate the duality of The Boneyard. 😂

@CL82 I do agree with you though, I think UMass getting it together is a net positive for college football across New England.

I agree. I don't see it happening though.

 

[Bongo Fury]

They can’t do worse. I believe they will improve at least a little.

 

[Vuce]

Can anyone please explain why we care about and are talking about UMASS football so much? This thread seems a little over the top and pointless ... unless I am missing something

For me it's because I am genuinely interested. I grew up in the area, went to basketball camp one year there, went to MANY hoops games there both in the Cage and Mullins, Football too. Dad is an alum, many family and friends are grads from there. I think they will be more competitive in the MAC but at the expense of fan interest and donor support. The only hope they have is to win in football the way Boise State did and in hoops to win the way Gonzaga did/does. Barring that, no one up here will care

 

[greenday61892]

The only hope they have is to win in football the way Boise State did and in hoops to win the way Gonzaga did/does. Barring that, no one up here will care

Oh such reasonable goals

 

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Not cool they let Randy vote twice. I see you Randy!

 

[greenday61892]

Not cool they let Randy vote twice. I see you Randy!

Now now hold on, Jim probably also voted!

 

[Vuce]

Oh such reasonable goals

It is what it is

 

[huskymedic]

 

[CL82]

They should do some type of giveaway where first prize would be a weekend in Amherst. Second prize would be two weekends in Amherst.

 

[JwittersPAC]

They should do some type of giveaway where first prize would be a weekend in Amherst. Second prize would be two weekends in Amherst.

Look the sports outside of hockey are terrible but Amherst is a lovely area to visit.

 

[Vuce]

Look the sports outside of hockey are terrible but Amherst is a lovely area to visit.

Spring, summer and fall are great but why ruin a nice visit there to see MAC basketball in the middle of winter? It’s hilarious that someone actually is trying to sell this 🤣

 

[Kolumbo]

Miami (OH) has a couple of large banners up in Westfarms Mall in West Hartford, I happened to notice. I wonder if that is related to recent CR moves. The banner reads "Miami University of Ohio - The original Public Ivy" Not a bad approach if the programs are going to be playing in New England throughout the year.

 

[Rufus]

The Ohio Bobcats won their 7th Bowl Game in a row, the second longest streak in the nation, by defeating UNLV last night. The Bobcats have won 40 games in the last 4 years, more than any other MAC school over the same period. Toledo is second at 36.

 

[noeynox]

The Ohio Bobcats won their 7th Bowl Game in a row, the second longest streak in the nation, by defeating UNLV last night. The Bobcats have won 40 games in the last 4 years, more than any other MAC school over the same period. Toledo is second at 36.

Maybe we shoulda hired the Ohio coach, oh wait, never mind.

 

[huskymedic]

 

[Duncan Idaho]

Guessing TheJunkyard is referencing the gfed vid. He did step into Rutgers' stadium and The RAC (now Jersey Mike's Arena). The hallways were filled with empty trophy cases and asked if Rutgers was expecting to be winning more.

 

[Kolumbo]

1. Embrace that which makes you unique. The Junkyard
2. A winnable game vs local competition bringing fans to the yard
3. Leo Meehan is a Stonehill grad and CEO of W.B. Mason. Perhaps trying to get in his good graces for some donations. The W.B. Mason Stadium only cost $4 million so I am not sure about helping out McGuirk

 

[Bongo Fury]

1. Embrace that which makes you unique. The Junkyard
2. A winnable game vs local competition bringing fans to the yard
3. Leo Meehan is a Stonehill grad and CEO of W.B. Mason. Perhaps trying to get in his good graces for some donations. The W.B. Mason Stadium only cost $4 million so I am not sure about helping out McGuirk

That is very interesting. As a UMass employee, there is a strong push to purchase from W.B.Mason even for products and services you wouldn’t think they supply.

 

[Patman]

1. Embrace that which makes you unique. The Junkyard
2. A winnable game vs local competition bringing fans to the yard
3. Leo Meehan is a Stonehill grad and CEO of W.B. Mason. Perhaps trying to get in his good graces for some donations. The W.B. Mason Stadium only cost $4 million so I am not sure about helping out McGuirk

i don't suppose leo and marty are related?