William & Mary at UMass - CAA Game of The Week

[EmeryZach]

Should be an interesting game. W&M with a new QB in Callahan, and UMass with a bunch of transfers and unproven players.

Can't wait to watch this one.

Go UMASS!!!

[jstclmet]

3rd CAA game in 3 days. I'm making the drive up. Hoping for a good game too.

[EmeryZach]

I'm jealous, wish I could be there.

[caribbeanhen]

3rd CAA game in 3 days. I'm making the drive up. Hoping for a good game too.

now that's something to gloat about - 3 games in 3 days - almost heaven

[LeadBolt]

UMass is always a tough place to play. Don't lose focus Tribe! Go W&M!

[EmeryZach]

It will be interesting to see how Callahan does in his first game. Not easy to start right out of the gate with a conference game.

[Sam Adams]

Okay we underway in Amherst !!! First and 10 UMASS - 2010 football Season !!!

[EmeryZach]

W&M 7 - UMass 0

Tribe just took it right down the field. Too easy.

[EmeryZach]

UMass fumbles on their next possession. W&M ball on there own 40.

[jstclmet]

I'm here at the game, and the Tribe OL devoured the UMass DL.

If you don't know who #4 DJ Mangas is, learn quickly, he's apparently the go WR on 3rd downs.

I don't know if the Tribe runs the Wildcat, but if they did, Mangas, a former QB, might be a good guy to run it with.

Not saying the Tribe needs the Wildcat, because Grimes and company are having their way so far. Just another wrinkle.

[jstclmet]

Nice 22 yd run off RG/RT by Griffin. I think they caught the Tribe in a stunt and exploited it.

7 - 0 Tribe. Beginning of 2nd Qtr.

UMass ball 1st & 10 at the Tribe 48

[UMass922]

TD UMASS!!!

[jstclmet]

Forgot to Mention Jake Trantin for the Tribe (MLB) not playing today.

Franks moved to MLB and Mines started @ WLB.

[jstclmet]

Havens to Nelson left corner of endzone for 36 yd TD pass. Nelson split to defenders.

[EmeryZach]

Touchdown UMASS!!

UMass 7 - W&M 7

Nelson with the TD grab.

[EmeryZach]

The darn live stream of the game is all messed up. The audio is about ten seconds ahead of the video.

[UNH Fanboi]

Anyone have a link to a video feed of this game?

[UMass922]

Wow, very nearly a pick-six for UMass.

[jstclmet]

Grimes 43 yd kickoff return.

Appy is losing 22 - 7 to Chattanooga in the 2nd

[EmeryZach]

Anyone have a link to a video feed of this game?

You have to pay for it on the UMass website.

That should have been pick 6

[UMass922]

UMass running the ball very well.

[UMass922]

Havens fumbles a snap, then misses an open receiver downfield on the next play. xbangx

[Sam Adams]

Interesting to see Massachusetts playing pretty well thus far against the highly ranked Tribe from W&M.

[soccerguy315]

Tribe run defense looking unrelated to the 2009 version so far.

[Philliesfan980]

You have to pay for it on the UMass website.

That should have been pick 6

It's also on the Comcast Network for those of you who have it.

[jstclmet]

Dohse outfights DB for a catch of 28 yds.

[UMass922]

Holy crap, Callahan escapes a sack on 4th and 8 and runs for a TD.

PAT no good. 13-7 W&M.

[soccerguy315]

gutsy run by Callahan with a head first dive after evading the pressure...

bad PAT.

[jstclmet]

Callahan avoids sack and runs around left end and dives into the endzone. XP no good.

13 - 7 Tribe.

[EmeryZach]

Great run by Callahan. UMass had him about 8 yards in the backfield and he got away and got the TD.

W&M 13 - UMass 7

[jstclmet]

Wanted: ST Coach for the UMass Minutemen. 2nd layer on KR team has no clue what to do when a ball is falling from the sky directly to them.

[Sam Adams]

Comcast is televising the game which is great and the play by play guy is good but this guy doing the color commentary is obnoxious to listen to.

[soccerguy315]

Comcast is televising the game which is great and the play by play guy is good but this guy doing the color commentary is obnoxious to listen to.

truth

but better than not being on tv.

[jstclmet]

Wanted: Pass Rush for the Tribe. There's is non existent. Havens is getting more confident with each pass, and all of his WR's are wide open.

[UMass922]

this guy doing the color commentary is obnoxious to listen to.

Yeah, I can't stand him either.

[soccerguy315]

Wanted: Pass Rush for the Tribe. There's is non existent. Havens is getting more confident with each pass, and all of his WR's are wide open.

Tribe defense in general looking less than impressive. UMass is around 200 yards of offense I think.

[UMass922]

Another fumble, good lord. UMass is lucky they're recovering these.

[jstclmet]

Chattanooga 28 - Appy 7, Halftime

[UMass922]

TD Griffin! UMass can go ahead with the PAT.

It's good, 14-13 UMass. Offense is looking pretty good, except for the fumbles.

[jstclmet]

Griffin up the middle for a 4yd TD run. XP good. 14 - 13 UMass

[Sam Adams]

TOUCHDOWN UMASS JOHN GRIFFIN ROLLS IN !!!

MASSACHUSETTS LEADS 14-13

[EmeryZach]

Nice run! Thank you Northeastern administrators!!

[UMass922]

Two straight personal foul penalties on UMass. Ugh.

[UMass922]

Tribe knockin' on the door with seconds to go in the half . . .

[UMass922]

FG Tribe to take a 16-14 lead right before the half. Not a good defensive half for either side.

[EmeryZach]

Half

Tribe 16 - UMass 14

Sloppy ending to the half for UMass.

[jstclmet]

With 9 seconds to go on the UMass 2 yard line, the Tribe throws a pass that's knocked out of Dohse's hands.

With 5 seconds to go, the Tribe elect to kick the FG which was good to put them up 16 - 14.

The way Grimes is running and the Tribe OL is owning the UMass DL, why not run it in for the TD??

That's a "Head Scratcher".

[bullseye44]

The darn live stream of the game is all messed up. The audio is about ten seconds ahead of the video.

Yes, VERY ANNOYING!!!

[bullseye44]

With 9 seconds to go on the UMass 2 yard line, the Tribe throws a pass that's knocked out of Dohse's hands.

With 5 seconds to go, the Tribe elect to kick the FG which was good to put them up 16 - 14.

The way Grimes is running and the Tribe OL is owning the UMass DL, why not run it in for the TD??

That's a "Head Scratcher".


No timeouts left - you risk getting 0 points if you run it. 16-14 and the ball to start the half is an ok spot to be in with the way we've moved the ball. Our D is really missing Jake Trantin out there.

[jstclmet]

Some HT Stats:

1st Downs: Tribe 14 UMass 11
Net Rush Yds: Tribe 15/61, UMass 23/95
Net Pass Yds: Tribe 130, UMass 101
Pass Att/Cmp: Tribe 21-14-0, UMass 12-8-0
Tot Off: Tribe 36/191, UMass 35/196
Fumbles Lost: Tribe 1-0, UMass 5-1
Penalties: Tribe: 0-0, UMass 3-48
TOP: Tribe 13:58, UMass 16:02
3rd down Cnv: Tribe 4//7, UMass 6/9
Red Zone Scores: Tribe 2-2, UMass 1-1

[jstclmet]

No timeouts left - you risk getting 0 points if you run it. 16-14 and the ball to start the half is an ok spot to be in with the way we've moved the ball. Our D is really missing Jake Trantin out there.

The last timeout was taken before the pass. That play I'm ok with. The FG was a chippee, and a sure 3 point. But, isn't the Tribe tired of these close games decided by a FG or less. With your running attack and it's success today, why not go for the jugular. Like you said, you get the ball to begin the 3rd qtr. Punch it in (UMass was not going to stop you), then score to lead off the 3rd. Build a big lead, and try to play defense in the 2nd half.

[bullseye44]

The last timeout was taken before the pass. That play I'm ok with. The FG was a chippee, and a sure 3 point. But, isn't the Tribe tired of these close games decided by a FG or less. With your running attack and it's success today, why not go for the jugular. Like you said, you get the ball to begin the 3rd qtr. Punch it in (UMass was not going to stop you), then score to lead off the 3rd. Build a big lead, and try to play defense in the 2nd half.

As great as that would be, being able to take a 2 possession lead to start the half (9 points) is better than risking being down at the half to have the chance to take a larger 2 possession lead (13 points) to start the half.

Not a surprising decision at all from Laycock.

[bullseye44]

Some HT Stats:

1st Downs: Tribe 14 UMass 11
Net Rush Yds: Tribe 15/61, UMass 23/95
Net Pass Yds: Tribe 130, UMass 101
Pass Att/Cmp: Tribe 21-14-0, UMass 12-8-0
Tot Off: Tribe 36/191, UMass 35/196
Fumbles Lost: Tribe 1-0, UMass 5-1
Penalties: Tribe: 0-0, UMass 3-48
TOP: Tribe 13:58, UMass 16:02
3rd down Cnv: Tribe 4//7, UMass 6/9
Red Zone Scores: Tribe 2-2, UMass 1-1

Ugh, I don't think we gave up 95 yards total rushing in an ENTIRE GAME more than 2 or 3 times last year.

[soccerguy315]

that W&M punt was like 80 yards, lol

[jstclmet]

Defense sighting!!! Both the Tribe and Minutemen defenses showed up in the 3rd qtr. Both sides had a 3 & out.

[Sam Adams]

Nice catch by Anthony Nelson for the 1st Down

[jstclmet]

The Tribe would be smart to start doubling Nelson

[Sam Adams]

That Big Massachusetts O Line is starting to beat up the tribe's DL. Massachusetts going to the Ground and Pound w/the wonder twins Hernandez & Griffin.

[jstclmet]

The Hurry Up is catching the Tribe unprepared

[Sam Adams]

4th and 2 for Mass from the WM 32

Iganagwu catches for the 1st

[UMass922]

Big 4th-down conversion!

[Sam Adams]

Massachusetts OL grounds and pounds Hernandez for 9 and then hernandez for 5... The ground and pound is working.

[Sam Adams]

Havens brain farts and doesnt run the ball into the end zone. pretty amazing screw up by the umass qb

[UMass922]

What on earth did Havens just do????

[bullseye44]

Wow - he had the first down when he threw it! Big break for the Tribe. We need a TD bad.

[Sam Adams]

havens could have walked into the end zone..... instead he throws the ball past the LOS and its WM ball.

[soccerguy315]

UMass QB just made... a very questionable decision. He definitely had a first down and quite possibly a TD if he just kept running.

[jstclmet]

I feel for UMass fans everywhere. Havens had the first down on 4th & 2, on the Tribe 4 yd line, and all he had to do was go down. He threw the ball for an illegal forward pass. OUCH!!!!

[tribe_pride]

Tribe with the ball and wind at their back going into the 4th. A TD here would be big.

[UMass922]

That was so beyond stupid . . . I just don't know what to say. The UMass D really needs to bail him out here.

[UMass922]

UGH. W&M TD.

[jstclmet]

34 yd TD pass Callahan to Dohse. XP good. Tribe 23 - UMass 14.

Beginning of 4th. I'm going down to the sidleines to take some photos. Good luck to both teams for the remainder of the game.

App is roaring back, 35 - 28 Chattanooga in the 4th.

[Sam Adams]

Nice job by WM of making UMass pay for stupid football

[dennisdent]

Seen a lot of bone-head plays by UMass over the years but that takes the cake.

[UMass922]

Seen a lot of bone-head plays by UMass over the years but that takes the cake.

No kidding, that one will be tough to top.

[Sam Adams]

kyle havens made one of the dumbest plays i have ever seen a qb make. he needs to make up for that huge mistake.

[UMass922]

Got a nice drive going here, really need to cash in with a TD . . .

[UMass922]

TD Hernandez!

[Sam Adams]

Hernandez is having a nice game - over 100yds. And now a TD

23-21 WM

Good Ball game.

[dennisdent]

Overall I'm really impressed by this UMass team. Wasn't expecting much this seasonl

[EmeryZach]

Just got back. Had to leave for a little. Havens is nuts. That was horrible. But good rebound by UMass. Now D has to step up.

[Sam Adams]

oops 8 :38 to play

[bullseye44]

Wow UMass gets a running into the kicker call on a W&M punt on 4th and 4. W&M has not deserved to win this, but UMass keeps us ticking.

[soccerguy315]

UMass is killing themselves in this game.

[UMass922]

Gah, penalties. A too-familiar theme with UMass year after year. xoopsx

[Sam Adams]

running into the kicker penalty. 1st down wm.....

[EmeryZach]

How do you rough the kicker!!!!!!!! WHAT THE HECK WAS THAT???!!!!! Good old UMass and penalties.

[EmeryZach]

Nice stop by the D.

[UMass922]

Another big 3rd-down stop. Now just don't touch the punter this time!

[Sam Adams]

Pretty Good D by Massachusetts against the #4 team in the country and Grimes. They still have a chance to pull the big upset here.

[UMass922]

Huge catch-and-run by Hernandez deep into W&M territory!!!

[Sam Adams]

WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO HOOOOOOOOOOOOO !!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Hernandez w/the big play !!! 64 yds to the WM 11

[dennisdent]

What a game!

[bullseye44]

Man did W&M fans get spoiled by our defense last year. Looks like we're headed back to the days of having to win shootouts. Here's to hoping UMass gives us enough time to score last...

[soccerguy315]

UMass has been the better team today.

[UMass922]

TD Griffin!!!!!

The boneheaded play by Havens aside, this has been a very good offensive game by UMass.

[Sam Adams]

TD MASSACHUSETTS !!!

Griffin for 6 !

27-23 Massachusetts xhurrayx

[UMass922]

Tribe will have to go 90 yards with 3:15 to go. Great game to start the season!

[UMass922]

INT Holmes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[EmeryZach]

Huge Interception!!!

[rumple]

Great win for UMass, but what happened to the W&M D? They were really bad today!

[Sam Adams]

The game isn't over . there is plenty of time left.

The Massachusetts OLine has dominated the WM DL in the 2d half.

[bullseye44]

Great win for UMass, but what happened to the W&M D? They were really bad today!

Losing 2 defensive linemen to the NFL will do that to a defense. Plus, having our defensive leader (All-American candidate Jake Trantin) out. No pressure up front all day long.

Either way, hats off to UMass. You guys have a good team.

[UMass922]

4th and inches . . .

[soccerguy315]

congrats UMass. You have been the better team today.

W&M needs to figure some things out on the defensive side of the ball.

[soccerguy315]

congrats UMass. You have been the better team today.

W&M needs to figure some things out on the defensive side of the ball.

[dennisdent]

Nail biting......................

[UMass922]

Hernandez seals it! Great performance by the RBs today. xhurrayx

[EmeryZach]

Great win for UMass!!!!! I am very very impressed and excited! Awesome!!!

[Sam Adams]

Massachusetts is in Victory Formation !!xhurrayx


Big Upset Win for the Minutemen !!! Beating the #4 Team in the Country. CAA is a tough league.

[UMass922]

I will say that, aside from The Stupidest Play Ever, Havens actually did have a pretty solid game.

[dennisdent]

Great win over an excellent team. I'm very impressed by the toughness of this team.

[Sam Adams]

Massachusetts fought back from stupid mistakes and penalties to beat a very good WM team that was highly ranked coming into this game. The Ground game and the big guys up front were the difference makers today. Havens took a step forward.

[Umass74]

UMass was the better team. Some errors, but for so many players making either their first start or their first game ever, we played pretty damm good.

[umassfan]

I didnt know what to expect from this years UMass team... Besides some bonehead plays by our QB, we did well today. Im shocked how well the DLine looked with 4 new starters. I think the DBs will be our weakness on D but they just need to see some action. I will get to check out the team in person as I make my usual trip back to Amherst this week. Im more excited to see them play not then I was before this game happened. I really like all the transfers we added. I would like to thank Hofstra and Northeastern for their players as they add a lot to this Minutemen squad. UMass might be back into the spotlight quicker then most expected. :)

[Old Cage]

Hey, EZ - Think we will win another game?

[GeeWiz]

I didnt know what to expect from this years UMass team... Besides some bonehead plays by our QB, we did well today. Im shocked how well the DLine looked with 4 new starters. I think the DBs will be our weakness on D but they just need to see some action. I will get to check out the team in person as I make my usual trip back to Amherst this week. Im more excited to see them play not then I was before this game happened. I really like all the transfers we added. I would like to thank Hofstra and Northeastern for their players as they add a lot to this Minutemen squad. UMass might be back into the spotlight quicker then most expected. :)

Griffin and Niland will help your offense tremendously. Griffin and Hernandez could make a great two-headed monster for UMass.

[EmeryZach]

Hey, EZ - Think we will win another game?

Nope. That's it, we are done Cage (shhhh.... the reverse psychology is working!)