Delaware @ UMass

[Jackman]

Game is being streamed right now at cn8.tv.

[Intrepid]

TD Mass....

[Jackman]

UMass up 7-0 after receiving the opening kickoff.

[Intrepid]

UMass 7 UD 0 12:52 left in 1st

[UNHWildCats]

-_- this is only fun for me when Delaware scores.... so lets go UMass D keep it up like the past fe weeks :D

[Jackman]

Now we get to see if the UMass defense learned anything during the bye week.

[UNHWildCats]

is the silence a bad sign? :p

[Jackman]

Delaware is still on their first possession. Good drive, they keep converting short 3rd downs.

[Intrepid]

Delaware is about to score...they're inside UMass 10 yard line.

[Intrepid]

Touchdown Delaware!!!!

[DSUrocks07]

Delaware is still on their first possession. Good drive, they keep converting short 3rd downs.

Sounds like Keeler is bringing Schoenloft along slowly xnodx

[Jackman]

15 play drive. At least we made them work for it, but the result is another possession ending in a TD.

[Rob Iola]

15 play drive - NICE!!!

[Rob Iola]

9 minute drive!

[Jackman]

UMass passing up a 40 yard field goal attempt to go for it on 4th & 6. Timeout Delaware.

Still 7-7 in the first quarter.

[Jackman]

Incomplete. Not sure what the wind is like.

[Rob Iola]

Placekicker not too good?

[Jackman]

Cuko is 2 for 2 on the season, hit a 42 yarder to win the Holy Cross game. Wind is supposedly 12 mph out of the west, would have been toward the north endzone. Dunno, obviously with hindsight we definitely should have kicked.

[Jackman]

A punt! We're forcing a punt!

[Intrepid]

Was that a fumbe???

[Jackman]

Definitely not a fumble. Ridiculous call. Guy is all alone, falls on his back, ball comes out and they call it a fumble.

[Dane96]

One of the worst calls I have ever seen. UMASS should have that football.

TERRIBLE!

[Jackman]

Defense holds again, but we should be at their 10 yard line.

[Jackman]

UMass back inside the Delaware 20 again now.

[Intrepid]

UMass inside the UD's 20 yard line...game tie 7-7

[Jackman]

Second turnover in scoring position :(

[Intrepid]

Interception thrown by UMass....nice

[Jackman]

So that's a 40 yard field goal attempt we passed up, another TD/FG we had stolen from us by the refs, and a TD/FG we threw away with the INT in the redzone.

Fortunately, the defense is playing pretty well today.

[DSUrocks07]

So that's a 40 yard field goal attempt we passed up, another TD/FG we had stolen from us by the refs, and a TD/FG we threw away with the INT in the redzone.

Fortunately, the defense is playing pretty well today.

Looking at all that...

Come on UD get your act together

[Jackman]

Another turnover inside the Delaware 20. :(

[Intrepid]

WOW another INT by UMass....

[DSUrocks07]

UMass is just shooting themselves in the foot with this performance.

They could easily be up 24-7 right now

[Intrepid]

UMass is just shooting themselves in the foot with this performance.

They could easily be up 24-7 right now

Tru dat...

[Jackman]

Our weekly unnecessary roughness foul saves Delaware from another 3 and out.

[Col Hogan]

Three big "errors" on offense...(and really, that alleged fumble should not count...)

But...The defense seems to have found itself after a couple of games of floudering...

[Kosty]

Where has THIS defense been all year?? Good grief!!!! And how is it roughing the passer when the defender gets bounced to the ground and the QB is still standing?? C'mon!!!

[Jackman]

Misses the FG.

[Jackman]

Good god did we blow every opportunity in the first half.

[DSUrocks07]

What the hell is Keeler so pissed about? xconfusedx xlolx

You're lucky to even be still IN this game

[caribbeanhen]

What the hell is Keeler so pissed about? xconfusedx xlolx

You're lucky to even be still IN this game

because he knows hes not going to the playoffs this year

[Jackman]

Delaware to get the ball to start the second half.
UMass put up 301 yards of offense in the first half, but only 7 points. :(

Let's get a stop and get the lead, this isn't funny anymore.

[Jackman]

Delaware turns it over on downs in UMass territory.

[93henfan]

Excellent work Schoenhoft, burning two timeouts on the first drive of the second half. It's not like we might need them in the fourth quarter of a tight game or anything.

[DSUrocks07]

Excellent work Schoenhoft, burning two timeouts on the first drive of the second half. It's not like we might need them in the fourth quarter of a tight game or anything.

xoopsx

Is anyone else starting to realize why tOSU wanted to make him a TE?

[Syntax Error]

please post score updates in the SCORE THREAD

[DSUrocks07]

please post score updates in the SCORE THREAD

xconfusedx

Looks like the UMass Band is pulling a Del State xlolx (Playing while UD is trying to get the calls in)

[Jackman]

Don't agree with the punt.

[Jackman]

Thank god Delaware only has 3 plays.

[Jackman]

Insanely risky reverse on the punt return, thought for sure the ball was going on the turf.

[93henfan]

Thank god Delaware only has 3 plays.

xlolx xlolx xlolx Sad but true. I'm assuming you mean handoff, keeper, and incomplete pass?

[Jackman]

UMass back in Delaware territory. Let's finish this one!

[Jackman]

Turnover AGAIN in the red zone!!

[Intrepid]

WOW...Third INT by UMass

[EmeryZach]

What's going on today. Right when the defense starts playing well the offense can't do anything right. This is frustrating.

[93henfan]

Pretty clear we're watching a middle-tier CAA game today. Both teams have proven they don't belong in the JMU-Rich-Nova-UNH tier.

Sloppy, sloppy.

[93henfan]

Schoenhoft is a dog.

[Jackman]

Let's just run the ball and kick field goals. One might be enough.

[Intrepid]

I can't believe the score is still tie...

[Jackman]

Okay, back in Delaware territory again. Let's get this one.

[dwtime]

What's going on in the game? Keep the updates coming!

[Jackman]

Still 7-7, less than a minute in the third quarter, UMass on the Delaware 30 or so.

[Jackman]

Officially end of the 3rd. UMass 1st down on the Delaware 21. Score tied 7-7.

[93henfan]

Delaware should be down by three scores, but does anyone else have the feeling Coen put money on Delaware to win the game?:p

[Jackman]

UMass tries to fumble it, but recovers.

[Jackman]

FG attempt coming at the 21?

[Jackman]

FG Good! 10-7 UMass!

[Jackman]

Now let's see if Delaware changes its offensive gameplan.

[93henfan]

That oughta be enough to win if Delaware keeps Schoenhoft in the game.

[Intrepid]

No way should UMass be proud of this game, even if they win it...

[Jackman]

Proud of the defense so far, given how we've played this season.

[Jackman]

Pick Six UMass!! Jeremy Miles!

17-7 UMass. 10:57 left in the 4th.

[93henfan]

Schoenhoft is a dog. It is officially Lou Ritacco time.

[Jackman]

Total Yards
UMass 402
Delaware 159

[Jackman]

Delaware's QB does one thing well: we can't sack him.

[Jackman]

Delaware punts. UMass ball around its 30.

[Jackman]

Delaware's defense has dead legs. Been on the field all half.

[Ivytalk]

Scheit! Bummer!xsmhx

[Jackman]

UMass back in Delaware territory, around the 37.

[Col Hogan]

Scheit! Bummer!xsmhx

I'll buy you a round just for this to make it better...OK???:p :p

[Jackman]

UMass to punt.

[Jackman]

Delaware calls timeout for some insane reason before the punt with the clock stopped. They now have none left.

[Jackman]

We're terrible at these short punts, should just go for it.
Delaware ball on its 20. 8:16 left.

[Col Hogan]

Schoenhoft is a dog. It is officially Lou Ritacco time.

Listening to these CN8 announcers, the problem isn't Schoenhoft...it's the line and receivers...xconfusedx

[Jackman]

Delaware 3 and out.

[Jackman]

UMass ball on its 35. 6:55 left. 17-7 UMass.

[aust42]

UMASS is just spanking Delaware like little boys. I thought we were a much better team than that. It's gonna be a long year for Delaware.

[Jackman]

UMass first down at Delaware 41. 4:30 left. Delaware can't stop the clock.

[Jackman]

4th & 1 at Delaware 31. Go for it!

[Jackman]

First down UMass at Delaware 30. 2:45 left.

[Jackman]

If Delaware doesn't get the ball back, they will have completed only 1 pass in the second half.

[Jackman]

Good job guys, squeezed that unsportsmanlike conduct penalty in with 1:08 left. Almost made it.

[Jackman]

Final Score
UMass: 17
Delaware: 7

Critical win for UMass, great to see the defense come out and dominate. On the other hand, Delaware clearly has serious issues on offense.

[Intrepid]

Congrats UMass!!!

[Col Hogan]

The DEFENSE is BACK!!!!!!!

[DSUrocks07]

Congrats to the Minutemen...

Looks like both Delaware schools are going to have to take a good look at starting their backups for next week.

[Jackman]

Attendance was 16,422, increasing our average to 15,767.

[Col Hogan]

Attendance was 16,422.

Good numbers...they continue to improve...xthumbsupx xthumbsupx

I've got tickets to the Bryant game...driving up on the Thursday before the game...check out the Happy Valley...xnodx

[aust42]

Attendance was 16,422, increasing our average to 15,767.

Really? Looked like about 9k on TV.

[Jackman]

The corners of the visitor's side were empty early and late, but were almost full around the half.

[dennisdent]

Other than Coen being off today; great job by the D (can't believe I'm writing that this season). UMass dominated BOTH sides of the line.

It looked great to be in Amherst today for the game. I'm ready to head to Rafters for wings--if I didn't live hundreds of miles from Amherst.:(

Col Hogan--think I'll join you (but fly-up) in going up to Amherst for the Bryant game.

[Rob Iola]

Congrats UMass - great job by your D!

[93henfan]

Congrats to UMass.

Let's hope the Hens can at least keep it at .500 this year. Gonna be a long one.

[Col Hogan]

Other than Coen being off today; great job by the D (can't believe I'm writing that this season). UMass dominated BOTH sides of the line.

It looked great to be in Amherst today for the game. I'm ready to head to Rafters for wings--if I didn't live hundreds of miles from Amherst.:(

Col Hogan--think I'll join you (but fly-up) in going up to Amherst for the Bryant game.

I'll be at the alumni tent for pre-game activities...hope we can meet...

If you do decide to come...PM me...

[ChickenMan]

Congrats to UMass.. but UD is in for a looong year.

The Hen's QB position is a total disaster.. I feel like I'm back in 2001.. as Yogi said It's like deja-vu, all over again. xbawlingx

[Nebuta]

Grats to UMass, your defense was amazing.. Your running game was great. Need to clean up those turnover issues, but other then that you guys really played great...
As for UD.. Seven 3 and outs and a pick 6 horrid. Makes for a long season for the Hens defense.. Hell of a job UD defense for only allowing 10 pts considering you were on the field most of the entire game....

[Col Hogan]

Congrats UMass - great job by your D!


Congrats to UMass.

Let's hope the Hens can at least keep it at .500 this year. Gonna be a long one.


Congrats to UMass.. but UD is in for a looong year.

The Hen's QB position is a total disaster.. I feel like I'm back in 2001.. as Yogi said It's like deja-vu, all over again. xbawlingx


Grats to UMass, your defense was amazing.. Your running game was great. Need to clean up those turnover issues, but other then that you guys really played great...
As for UD.. Seven 3 and outs and a pick 6 horrid. Makes for a long season for the Hens defense.. Hell of a job UD defense for only allowing 10 pts considering you were on the field most of the entire game....

As always...Classy stuff from Hens posters...xthumbsupx xthumbsupx

I thank you...xbowx

Nebuta...the most puzzling thing is, this is the defense everyone predicted in pre-season...WHERE THE HELL WERE THEY AGAINST JMU???

[BlueHenAlum]

Congrats to UMass and to UD defense for keeping them in the game. UD playcalling was terrible -- way too conservative and predictable. 16 out of 20 times UD offense ran on 1st down.

[dennisdent]

Col Hogan--will do.

I agree with the UD folks--strange play calling by Keeler. That TE, I mean QB, looked lost most of the game

[YoUDeeMan]

The DEFENSE is BACK!!!!!!!

Had to let the pain wear off a little before posting. I was choking from our 3 yards and a cloud of dust play calling. :D

First of all, congrats to UMass! Your O looked good (minus the turnovers). xthumbsupx

However, Col., you might want to hold off on saying your D is back. UD marched down the field on their drive for a TD and your D, especially considering our O, was looking similar to the one that showed up for JMU and Holy Cross. They only started to look good when they committed to stopping the run and daring our QB to beat them. Can't do that in most CAA games.

On almost every play you guys stuffed 8 or 9 men in the box...sometimes more. We had some receivers open...RS just didn't hit them. In fact, he looked scared to throw. On at least one play I saw all 11 defenders in the box, along with three coaches, two cheerleaders, a few of your potential HS recruits, a dog, and four cats and our QB tucked it and ran.

And when our coaches and QB decided to open it up (if you can call one of the 15 passes "opening it up"...well, my sig says it all.

UMass has a shot at doing good things in the playoffs if you cut down the TOs. On the other hand, it's going to be a loooooooooooooooooooooooooong year for UD. xoopsx

[Umass74]

I'm not going to look through 11 pages of comments to see if anyone else commented, but the Hens brought their band. They did a great job (their band director is an UMass alum).

Both bands did a combined halftime show that UMass fans gave a standing ovation. xthumbsupx xthumbsupx

Great Show!

[Col Hogan]

Had to let the pain wear off a little before posting. I was choking from our 3 yards and a cloud of dust play calling. :D

First of all, congrats to UMass! Your O looked good (minus the turnovers). xthumbsupx

However, Col., you might want to hold off on saying your D is back. UD marched down the field on their drive for a TD and your D, especially considering our O, was looking similar to the one that showed up for JMU and Holy Cross. They only started to look good when they committed to stopping the run and daring our QB to beat them. Can't do that in most CAA games.

On almost every play you guys stuffed 8 or 9 men in the box...sometimes more. We had some receivers open...RS just didn't hit them. In fact, he looked scared to throw. On at least one play I saw all 11 defenders in the box, along with three coaches, two cheerleaders, a few of your potential HS recruits, a dog, and four cats and our QB tucked it and ran.

And when our coaches and QB decided to open it up (if you can call one of the 15 passes "opening it up"...well, my sig says it all.

UMass has a shot at doing good things in the playoffs if you cut down the TOs. On the other hand, it's going to be a loooooooooooooooooooooooooong year for UD. xoopsx

Good assessment...but....(isn't there always a but...)

What I saw from the defense today that I didn't see at JMU (I was there) and from the Albany and HC games...was DESIRE...DETERMINATION...HEART...

Those elements appeared to be missing in those three games...I'll defer to UMass74 who traveled to the Red Raiders match on how the "d" performed in Texas...

Yea, I'm excited...was it one game, or have they "found" it...time will tell...xpeacex

[GannonFan]

Hard to tell about UMass's defense - UD didn't put an offense out there who would move on most anyone. Serious issues in Newark if this playcalling and this QB are allowed to remain unchanged. UD defense looked great - that's the worst I've ever seen Coen play. Hens gave up yards but not points, only giving up 3 points after the opening drive. Hard to tell how good either team will be after this, although a long season is certainly in the cards for the Hens now.

[Maroon&White]

This win feels really, really good. FINALLY the UMass D showed up. As you said Hogan, they showed desire, heart and determination. And, they finally started to tackle. Jennings was everywhere.

Like usual, the OL did a great job. Nelson ran wild on a very solid Hens D. Obviously they need to cut down on those turnovers, especially can't have them happen in the red zone.

Overall, I can't complain. This was a solid win infront of a big UMass crowd. Help push the home winning streak to 16 :)

[HensRock]

The DEFENSE is BACK!!!!!!!

I'm not sure if it's a case of UMass Defense being back or UD Offense being totally ABSENT! I was really hoping we had turned a corner in the Albany game. I should have known better.

Congrats UMass. Your defensive gameplan was perfect. You went single coverage and sold out to stuff the run, daring Schoenhoft to beat you with his arm. And it worked! You've drawn up the blueprints for every team in the CAA to stomp us this year! Until we solve our QB problems, we should expect more of the same treatment every week. xbawlingx

Thanks A LOT!!!
xpeacex

[Maroon&White]

You've drawn up the blueprints for every team in the CAA to stomp us this year!


I honestly don't think every team could do that. Schoenhoft will be able to make passes. You do have to take into account how good the UMass DBs are, they allow us to put everyone else in the box to stop the run. Not every team has that luxury.

Either way, I don't see how Schoenhoft can be the QB for the rest of the year. :(

[EmeryZach]

This was just a plain ugly game. I'm glad we got the W though.

[umassfan]

Jennings finally showed what kind of player he can and should be. He will lead the D to better play himself.

Coen had prob his worst day INT wise for UMass today. Now granted the 1st pick in the endzone was not his fault but the other two were. He seemed to force passes today instead of just throwing the ball away.

Nelson is a beast. He will be a big time player for us next year when we hae to run more without Coen. Just wish he could get a few more tds. Between him and our WRs Horn and Cruz, UMass will be hard to stop all year long if we dont turn the ball over this many times. If our D steps up and continues the play of today and our O doesnt try to give away the game like today, then UMass is a playoff team easy.


Now on to Northeastern

[Old Cage]

For the guys coming to the Bryant game - remember that it is Band Day and we just might sell out if the weather is good. Get you tickets now - call and ask for home side reserved.

As for the band comment above - the post game joint concert was outstanding, lasting most of an hour with thousands staying the whole time.

Between the pre-game predictions here on a high scoring game and the thread here about 100 point totals (that included Delaware and UMass posts) it was strange to watch this game.

[ChickenMan]

Between the pre-game predictions here on a high scoring game and the thread here about 100 point totals (that included Delaware and UMass posts) it was strange to watch this game.

'Strange' is not the word I would use.. painful is much more appropriate.

Right now UD has no ability to threaten opposition defenses down the field. Opponents will go man to man vs the UD WRs and load up to stop the run on early downs. In obvious passing situations.. defenses will bring plenty of pressure.. as there is no fear that our QB will able to make any big play. Unless there is a change or dramatic improvement in the Hen's QB play.. UD will struggle to win 5 games this year.

[Col Hogan]

For the guys coming to the Bryant game - remember that it is Band Day and we just might sell out if the weather is good. Get you tickets now - call and ask for home side reserved.

As for the band comment above - the post game joint concert was outstanding, lasting most of an hour with thousands staying the whole time.

Between the pre-game predictions here on a high scoring game and the thread here about 100 point totals (that included Delaware and UMass posts) it was strange to watch this game.

Already got my tickets, Old Cage xthumbsupx xthumbsupx

Looking forward to returning to the Campus...I'm coming to the WMUA reunion that is also that weekend...

[umassfan]

I'll be home for the Richmond and Bryant games.... Cant wait. Just one more football weekend away.

[YoUDeeMan]

I'm not going to look through 11 pages of comments to see if anyone else commented, but the Hens brought their band. They did a great job (their band director is an UMass alum).

Both bands did a combined halftime show that UMass fans gave a standing ovation. xthumbsupx xthumbsupx

Great Show!

xthumbsupx

Apparently, UD's band and their coaches came off the bus ready to play. And I bet they played more than three notes. xnodx

Maybe next week KC and Ginn will copy the band's plan. xlolx

[Kymermosst]

On the subject of the bands: Both were great, and I always love it when we can get together with UD. Probably 2 of the best, most entertaining bands in all of FCS, if not the country.

As far as football goes, that was a painful game to watch. However, it gave me great hope for the coming games. The biggest reason? Tackling. We did some.

The fact that UD's first drive took 9 minutes made me ecstatic, in comparison to the D we had over the first month of the season. I also think that this solid showing will give the guys some confidence. I don't know what happened to Liam this week...But he'll get back on his game for next week, and with our D on the verge of meeting preseason expectations, it could be a great second half for UMass Football!

[Umass74]

Over on my UMass Football Blog (http://umass74.blogspot.com/) I've posted a link to a 44-image web album of the UMass-Delaware game that I took during the game.