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UMass announces 2011 schedule, holds Pro Day event

UMass football has announced its 2011 schedule, which is highlighted by the second-annual Colonial Clash at Gillette Stadium on Oct. 22 against New Hampshire and a BCS matchup with Boston College on Sept. 24.

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Strong start, tough finish for Minutemen campaign

After suffering just one loss in its first five games, UMass dropped four of its last six games of the 2010 season, missing the playoffs for the second-straight year. Despite the team not finishing the way they wanted to, individual players such as quarterback Kyle Havens and linebacker Tyler Holmes had career seasons.

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Minutemen out of playoff picture with loss

The Massachusetts football team lost any chance it had of a playoff berth on Sunday with a 37-34 loss to Rhode Island. The Rams scored in the final minute to clinch the victory.

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Minutemen playoff dreams on the brink as URI nears

The Massachusetts football team controls its own fate regarding the upcoming Colonial Athletic Association playoffs, but that doesn’t mean it’ll be an easy road, as the Minutemen prepare to take on Rhode Island on Saturday.

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Top-ranked Delaware trounce Minutemen

No. 2 Delaware defeated the Massachusetts football team, 45-27, on Senior Day at McGuirk Stadium. Quarterback Kyle Havens finished with 228 passing yards and four touchdowns.

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Havens and offense having success with decline of turnovers

After throwing a league-worst 15 interceptions last season, Massachusetts quarterback Kyle Havens has only five this season. Going into a tough matchup against Delaware, UMass coach Kevin Morris believes possession is the biggest key to earning a victory.

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Havens leads UMass win over Maine

Quarterback Kyle Havens broke a personal touchdown record in UMass’ 39-24 victory over rival Maine. Havens wasn’t the only one producing however, as linebacker Tyler Holmes had two interceptions returned for touchdowns.

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Minutemen come back, down Dukes 21-14

Quarterback Kyle Havens threw for 163 yards and two touchdowns while Jonathan Hernandez ran for 137 yards on 28 touches, as the Minutemen avoided their third-straight loss on Saturday against James Madison. The Maine Black Bears head to Amherst this Saturday.

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Daily Collegian.com Sports Podcast: JMU Preview

Nick O’Malley and beat writer Jay Asser talk about the struggling Minutemen after their poor showing at Gillette Stadium against UNH and preview their next matchup against James Madison.

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Receiver Anthony Nelson filling big shoes left by Victor Cruz, Jeremy Horne

Ever since the Massachusetts football team lost Victor Cruz and Jeremy Horne to graduation, transfer Anthony Nelson has become quarterback Kyle Haven’s favorite target. The receiver leads the Colonial Athletic Association in receptions per game with 6.71.

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