Maine @ UMass Game Thread

[Jackman]

Just started, Maine got the kickoff and went 3 & out. UMass ball.

[Jackman]

Very long injury timeout for UMass OL Ben Coblyn. Apparently a leg injury, doesn't look like he'll be back.

[Dane96]

I cannot believe Ben Colbyn is actually walking/carried off that field. The injury looked gruesome. He could have easily been paralyzed/suffered a massive lower back or leg injury.

Whew.

[Dane96]

Very long injury timeout for UMass OL Ben Coblyn. Apparently a leg injury, doesn't look like he'll be back.

I actually think it is his lower back...he couldnt put weight on either leg.

[Jackman]

Interception by Maine at the Maine 30.

[Col Hogan]

Horrible punt by Maine...10 yards...UMass ball

[Jackman]

Maine shanks a punt at midfield on 4th & 1.

[slycat]

Maine shanks a punt at midfield on 4th & 1.

Should have just gone for it.

[Jackman]

I thought so too.

[Col Hogan]

3rd and 15...

Coen to Horne for 15...FIRST DOWN

[Jackman]

End of 1st quarter, no score. Maine ball in UMass territory.

[Jackman]

UMass starts the 2nd quarter by calling timeout. Maine has been using that "slow hurry" offense that everyone has been using against us lately, because we're so slow getting our defense in.

[Jackman]

This time Maine goes for it on 4th & 1 and makes it.
Maine in the redzone.

[Jackman]

TD Maine. 95 yard drive.
Longest drive of Maine's season.

[Jackman]

UMass goes 3 & out. Coen is now 2 for 8 with an interception.

[Jackman]

Punt hits a Maine player and UMass recovers!

[rcny46]

If Maine wins this game,I believe they will be headed for the playoffs as the only representative from the CAA north.

[Jackman]

They're beating us up right now.

[biobengal]

Just 5 minutes left in the half and Umass has only had a few posessions.

[Jackman]

3rd down, need a stop. UMass timeout.

[Jackman]

TD Maine. 14-0. 3:59 left in the half.

[Jackman]

Wow did we need that first down.

[Jackman]

Another big 3rd & long conversion.

[R3TRO]

Maine is looking really impressive... only to be aided by the rain that just started.

[Jackman]

Halftime.
Maine 14-0.

[biobengal]

Very nice showing by UMaine so far.... if Maine can play like this the rest of the way I like our chances of getting into the playoffs.

[UNHWildCats]

If Maine wins this game,I believe they will be headed for the playoffs as the only representative from the CAA north.
so u think UNH has no chance against Maine?

[dennisdent]

Maine is kicking our butts on both sides--makes me miss playing teams from RI...

[Dane96]

Not taking away ANYTHING from Maine (they have been in my Top 25 for three weeks now), but UMASS MIGHT HAVE THE WORST RUN DEFENSE of all the Top 25 teams.

I have seen them so many games this year...twice live...and it is the same thing every game.

Maine is just knifing through that first tier of players like a spoon through hot butter.

[Eight Legger]

I hope Maine wins out too, because then Richmond will make the playoffs even with a loss to W&M. No way can Maine go ahead of us, but I would be happy to take them with us.

[UMass922]

Not taking away ANYTHING from Maine (they have been in my Top 25 for three weeks now), but UMASS MIGHT HAVE THE WORST RUN DEFENSE of all the Top 25 teams.

I have seen them so many games this year...twice live...and it is the same thing every game.

Maine is just knifing through that first tier of players like a spoon through hot butter.

All too true.

[dennisdent]

Need to recruit more tough guys instead of these "athletic", push-overs.xsmhx

I like Maine's players--tough, hard hitting, who hold thier ground.xthumbsupx

[Jackman]

Kickoff coming, will be UMass ball.
Let's go, Mass. 30 minutes left to our postseason hopes.

[Dane96]

Need to recruit more tough guys instead of these "athletic", push-overs.xsmhx

I like Maine's players--tough, hard hitting, who hold thier ground.xthumbsupx

Did you see that block in the first half off of the right side by the Maine receiver?

That will be played OVER and OVER by both teams; he de-cleated the linebacker.

[dennisdent]

Did you see that block in the first half off of the right side by the Maine receiver?

That will be played OVER and OVER by both teams; he de-cleated the linebacker.

Yup:(

[Jackman]

UMass in the redzone.

[biobengal]

Game on!!!!!!

[Jackman]

TD UMASS!!
Maine 14-7.

[dennisdent]

Yeah!! Back on d...xeekx

[rcny46]

so u think UNH has no chance against Maine?

I think it will depend on how they do against Villanova and UMass.Losses in those games will have a negative affect on the outcome of that game IMO.Maine has taken it on the chin recently against UNH,and they will be looking for payback,and they are just a physical team that can play defense.I was just thinking that they are the type of team that could give the Wildcats fits,especially in Orono.If it's for a playoff spot it will be a hell of a game.


UMass just scored so this one is still anyone's game.I love the CAA!

[biobengal]

Yeah!! Back on d...xeekx


xlolx xlolx xlolx xlolx

Lets see if that score put a little spring in their step.

[Jackman]

INTERCEPTION!!

[dennisdent]

I see why Maine doesn't pass.:D

[Jackman]

Wow, Ben Coblyn back in the game.

[biobengal]

I see why Maine doesn't pass.:D

If I'm not mistaken that was his first all year.

[Jackman]

UMass back in the redzone.

[Jackman]

Good job, Ducasse.

[biobengal]

Penalties are the 12th man in this game.

[mad_dog97]

Is this game on TV anywhere? (I'm in VA)

[dennisdent]

Good call.

[Jackman]

TD UMASS!!
14-14!
3:41 left in the 3rd quarter.

[biobengal]

Good call.

As you know.... that always depends upon what color you wear. xlolx

[dennisdent]

Is this game on TV anywhere? (I'm in VA)

I'm in VA too, its on Directv 630; replayed on 642 at 3:30.

[Dane96]

Wow, Ben Coblyn back in the game.

GOOD FOR HIM....that was scary!

[dennisdent]

As you know.... that always depends upon what color you wear. xlolx

So true!xnodx

[Jackman]

End of 3rd quarter.
All tied at 14.
Maine ball in UMass territory.

[Jackman]

Maine inside the 5.

[Jackman]

3rd & goal. Timeout UMass.

[Jackman]

TD Maine.
21-14

[Jackman]

TD UMASS!!!!!!
Huge WR screen play!

[Jackman]

Ugh, PAT is no good. :(
Maine 21-20.
Rain is coming down harder now.

[WrenFGun]

What a TD! D'OH! Missed XP!

[Jackman]

11:33 left in the game.

[Col Hogan]

Miles having a massive game...wish the rest of the "D" would match his effort

[Jackman]

Miles is everywhere.

[Col Hogan]

UMass ball with 98 yards to go for a score...just over 5 minutes to go

[Jackman]

Maine punts, downs it at UMass 2 yard line.
5:37 left in the game.

[Jackman]

I don't trust our playcalling in these situations.

[Jackman]

Way to fight, Horne.

[Col Hogan]

That could be the dagger...Coen intercepted

[R3TRO]

HOLY INTERCEPTION!

[Jackman]

Ugh, Coen intercepted. We're in trouble.

[Jackman]

3:49 left. UMass has one TO left.

[dennisdent]

Not a senior move...

[Jackman]

Huge call. Officiating playing a larger role than you want.

[Jackman]

Big decision by Maine here.

[Jackman]

4th & 3 for Maine, would be a long field goal. 43 yards in tough conditions.

[Jackman]

Maine going for it.

[Jackman]

STOPPED!!

[Jackman]

2:25 left. Has to be this possession.

[dennisdent]

Now its time for the O.

[JMU-MRD-DAD]

Update....

[Jackman]

4th & 10 coming up.

[biobengal]

INTERCEPTION MAINE.... SHOULD BE FOR THE W

[Col Hogan]

Thats GAME!!!

UMass will not be in the playoffs this yeaar...

[Jackman]

Maine intercepts.

Congrats to the Black Bears, well done.

[dennisdent]

xthumbsupx Good game Maine. Oh well I didn't care much for this season's playoff chances anyway.xsmhx

Oh yea, F-U Cuko.xsmiley_wix

[Dane96]

Maine SHOULD MAKE THE PLAYOFFS IF THEY CAN FINISH THIS OUT THE REST OF THE YEAR.

Nice job.

Anyone not having Maine in the Top 20 needs their head examined.

[Jackman]

Yeah, we weren't serious contenders this year. Still don't like seeing the season end early.

[WrenFGun]

Wow, congrats to UMaine. Good for them. Sets up a potentially enormous game to close the season with UNH going to Maine.

[dennisdent]

Why did Maine call a time out?xnonono2x

[Jackman]

UMass will get a final play on offense. 2 seconds left.

[umassfan]

Prob one of Coens worst games in his Umass career on his 23rd birthday.

[Col Hogan]

UMass to get one shot...from the 50...Coen, it's upto you

[Jackman]

We're at the UMass 48.

[Jackman]

Intercepted again.

[Col Hogan]

Not a good birthday present for Coen...I agree, one of his worst games in a UMass uniform...

[Maverick]

dennisdent,
Nice touch of class there with your F-U to the kid!!xsmhx xsmhx xsmhx

Such a comment says more about how much of a joke you are. Disgusting garbage from a clown masquerading as a fan!!

[Jackman]

I can't think of a worse game for Coen.

[UNHWildCats]

Thats GAME!!!

UMass will not be in the playoffs this yeaar...
xthumbsupx xwhistlex xwhistlex

[umassfan]

xthumbsupx xwhistlex xwhistlex

Dont worry we will knock you out of the playoff next week :D

[Jackman]

Radio guys think UMass still has a shot at 8-4, but I don't see it. Would take a series of catastrophes around the FCS.

Don't waste this opportunity, Maine.

[UNHWildCats]

Dont worry we will knock you out of the playoff next week :D
xeyebrowx

[dennisdent]

dennisdent,
Nice touch of class there with your F-U to the kid!!xsmhx xsmhx xsmhx

Such a comment says more about how much of a joke you are. Disgusting garbage from a clown masquerading as a fan!!

He blew it!:p All the UMass fans on here know how much I care about the team. Now crawl back into your hole.

[umassfan]

xeyebrowx

We own you and you know that so dont front.

[Maverick]

Easy to say here, but I don't doubt a jerk like you would have the sack to say it to him in person. Why don't you send him and Coach Brown a personal letter making such a statement so they know what kind of fan and man you are not!!

Why don't you write another letter to Coen, his four interceptions were pretty damaging today don't you think?

You blew it to by showing how small a person you really are by your comment and weak defense!

You cannot care much about the team when you make that type of comment!!

As to crawling back into a hole, that would be a good place for you after your display.

[dennisdent]

Easy to say here, but I don't doubt a jerk like you would have the sack to say it to him in person. Why don't you send him and Coach Brown a personal letter making such a statement so they know what kind of fan and man you are not!!

Why don't you write another letter to Coen, his four interceptions were pretty damaging today don't you think?

You blew it to by showing how small a person you really are by your comment and weak defense!

That's the life of a kicker--hero to goat--and this week he's one of the goats. :D

[smcwildcat]

FINal score maine 21 UMass DOINK!!!!!

[smcwildcat]

bybeyeeeeeeeee

[dennisdent]

FINal score maine 21 UMass DOINK!!!!!

xlolx xlolx xbawlingx

[MaineFan]

Great win for the Black Bears! finally some justice for some unlucky bounces they have had down at Umass the last couple of years.

This Maine running attack is going to be a force for the next 2-3 years.

[BlackBear]

Could this be our year? Last 2 times down there we lost by a missed PAT.

GO BLACK BEARS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[art vandelay]

god does UNH really have to play both these teams? it never gets any easier in this league.

[KAUMASS]

Nice job & win for Maine. Tough loss for UMass. We've been sporatic on all sides of the ball this year. Even if we somehow, someway make the playoffs this year @ 8-4, we just don't have the horses this year. I don't think we would get past the first round unless we got sent to play the MEAC champ.

Well, UNH needs to beat Villanova, and we need to beat UNH and Hofstra.
Any faint chance of hope will close if UNH loses to 'nova.

Congrats to Maine. The missed extra point hurt, but Maine played better today overall and looked like the overall better team this year.

Maine needs to win out, but they could be playing the patriot league champ in the first round, or be sent to Appalachianxeekx . Good luck either way.

[BDKJMU]

Radio guys think UMass still has a shot at 8-4, but I don't see it. Would take a series of catastrophes around the FCS.

Don't waste this opportunity, Maine.

Tough luck, as I think UMass is a playoff caliber team. But only 7 Div I wins (isn't Bryant a non counter?) won't get UMass in. CAA now is definitely not getting 5 teams in.

[T-Dog]

Tough luck, as I think UMass is a playoff caliber team. But only 7 Div I wins (isn't Bryant a non counter?) won't get UMass in. CAA now is definitely not getting 5 teams in.

Yeah, don't see 5 CAA teams getting in. Four at most. JMU, Nova, either W&M/Richmond and the North winner (UNH or Maine).

That opens up a spot for Furman possibly as the 4th SoCon team or another team from the MVC.

[Jackman]

Tough luck, as I think UMass is a playoff caliber team. But only 7 Div I wins (isn't Bryant a non counter?) won't get UMass in. CAA now is definitely not getting 5 teams in.

The way I understand it, Bryant counts as DI for scheduling purposes, but not as part of the playoff at large spot selection criteria.

We'd need 2007 UNH circumstances to get in. I'm not holding my breath. I can't see us going on the road in the playoffs and beating anybody good anyway.

[mainejeff]

Wowsers!!!xeekx xeekx xeekx

I don't think that anyone will want to play Maine IF they make it into the playoffs! It's a scary thought for the rest of the CAA knowing that RBs Turcotte, Session, and Brown are ALL FRESHMEN. :)

Gotta love cheerleader Jack Cosgrove at the end thinking that he had it wrapped up then giving UMass one more chance with 2 seconds left....xrolleyesx xrolleyesx xrolleyesx xrolleyesx

Other than that......great game by everyone involved. Felt like a playoff game between 2 solid teams. xnodx

[OxSoxUNH05]

Great job maine, this sets up a huge game between UNH MAINE to close out the season

[UMass922]

Congrats to Maine. The missed extra point hurt, but Maine played better today overall and looked like the overall better team this year.

Agreed. A missed XP is always frustrating, but I'm not going to get too worked up about it. It's not like it happened with only a minute to go; it happened with 11:30 still left. The offense had its chances after that and didn't get it done. (And if you'd told me at halftime, the way things were looking then, that UMass could be within a point with 11 minutes to go, I gladly would have taken it.)

Maine is simply the better team. This was not a flukey win handed to them by a missed XP (which obviously only would have tied the game anyway). They beat up UMass physically and earned the victory.

[Maroon&White]

Oh yea, F-U Cuko.

At least blame the right kid

[dennisdent]

At least blame the right kid

Jeez--I forgot the xsmiley_wix on that post. It was meant as a little humor after the way Maine physically spanked UMass today.

Brown's quote after the game about it was interesting:

Why did the kick fail? I'm not totally positive, it hit the upright. We don't know if he just missed it or not, but obviously, there was some question whether or not he was ready for it.

http://umassathletics.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/recaps/110808aac.html

[Umass74]

Congrats to the Black Bears. It was a close game and could have gone either way.

Good luck with the rest of your season.

[Minuteman2012]

Ugh. I was at the game today. I even went by myself because no one wanted to go. I got rained on, my $65 UMass sweatshirt i think may be damaged from all the rain and my last clean pair of jeans are soaked so now I have to do laundry earlier than i wanted to and I was seated behind some really obnoxious Maine fans.xmadx.

Anyway, yeah I guess we will have no Playoff Football for my Freshmen year. We haven't really looked good all year but then again from my general knowledge, we should've been and probably are.

[Maroon&White]

Jeez--I forgot the xsmiley_wix on that post. It was meant as a little humor after the way Maine physically spanked UMass today.

Brown's quote after the game about it was interesting:

Why did the kick fail? I'm not totally positive, it hit the upright. We don't know if he just missed it or not, but obviously, there was some question whether or not he was ready for it.

http://umassathletics.cstv.com/sports/m-footbl/recaps/110808aac.html


That doesn't change the fact you don't know why the XP was missed.

Nothing interesting about that quote from Coach Brown, he is a good enough guy not to call out who made the mistake.

[BDKJMU]

The CAA COTY will come down to Laycock or Cosgrove. Funny back in Sept it seemed like some Maine fans wanted Cosgrove canned.

[charliej]

The way I understand it, Bryant counts as DI for scheduling purposes, but not as part of the playoff at large spot selection criteria.

We'd need 2007 UNH circumstances to get in. I'm not holding my breath. I can't see us going on the road in the playoffs and beating anybody good anyway.


Not likely to happen...you dont have a Santos to showcase.

Congrats to Maine...you sure snuck up on some folks this year.

[bainsey]

Maine is simply the better team.

Thanks for the kind words -- to you and the rest of the UMass community -- but I can't say that I agree. As happy as I am with this victory, I saw glimpses of speed and talent that Maine doesn't have.

Every time the UMass offense took the field, especially late in the game, I got nervous. It's not that I have no faith in The Black Hole; I just kept muttering "These guys (UMass) are DANGEROUS." The last UMass TD was a beautiful play, executed by strategy and speed. I feared another big play like that was coming. Good thing the Black Hole regrouped and prevented that.

Sure, Maine has a running game like I've never seen. I just think that UMass has more balance. While UMass may be the better team, I think Maine simply played a smarter game, using its ground attack to work the clock, keep the ball (40 minutes to 20!), and keep the Maine D well rested. Maine won because it controlled, not dominated.

By the way, I was in Amherst two years ago for the 10-9 game. (I didn't make it today.) I'm glad that some of you UMass fans are taking the high road and not blaming your kicker for this loss. (A number of Maine fans did that in '06.) Your team had other opportunities to create points, and didn't, just like my team did two years ago. I'm glad you recognize that.

Thanks for the well wishes. I'm not sure what to think about your game with UNH, but I sure know I'm looking forward to ours! (Can't look past URI, though, regardless of what UMass did to the Rams.)

[mainejeff]

The CAA COTY will come down to Laycock or Cosgrove. Funny back in Sept it seemed like some Maine fans wanted Cosgrove canned.

I was (am?) one of them! xnodx

Give a guy enough seasons (16) and he's bound to have a good season eventually. xsmiley_wix