Game Day --Maine

Mrs Blog and I are excited about our first home game of 2013. Can't wait to see this year's edition of the wonderful UMass Marching Band. Hope to see all UMass fans at the tailgate and game.

Go UMass!!

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From the Athletic Office:

Kickoff: 2 p.m.

 Parking lots open for tailgating: 11 a.m.
 The Minuteman Club opens at noon.
 Go here for broadcast media information and essential game notes.
For complete game notes, click here.
 Information on Gillette Stadium, tailgating and activities is available here.
 New this year:

• Ubiquitous WiFi: Gillette Stadium now features WiFi throughout the facility. Bring your devices and follow stats, follow UMass Football social media throughout the game, and share your thoughts, images and video.
• Tailgate Tent: The UMass Amherst Alumni Association has moved its official tailgate out to the traditional environment of the parking lot.
• Patriots Alumni: Each game this season will bring a New England Patriots alumnus to the Minuteman Club to sign autographs and talk football with UMass fans. This week, meet Patriots Hall of Fame member Steve Nelson. 
  

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UMass is looking for it's first win in a pressure packed home opener.

Dan Malone has where to hear and view the game.

Coach Molnar says the matchup is good for New England football.

Malone has game day notes for Maine.

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The Hampshire Gazette has UMass seeks first win of the season.

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The Boston Herald says UMass is not looking past old pal Maine.

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MAboot says UMass will beat the spread against the Black Bears.

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The Press Herald says Maine faces an oversized challenge against the Minutemen.

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The Daily Collegian says UMass seeks more improvement.

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Eleven MAC games will be televised this weekend.

The Cleveland Plain Dealer says beware of upsets.

The MAC game-of-the-week is Bowling Green Vs Kent State.

Hustle Belt has overviews of all the MAC games this week.

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