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An extended version of our conversation with Massachusetts Men's Basketball staff from the UMass Sports Insider on NESN. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Moving on in our Camp Countdown conversations, Jay Burnham stat down with tight ends coach Jeff Moore to talk about the five guys in his position group. He sees five individuals who all have the ability to make a contribution for the Minutemen this fall and views the role of the right end as the glue to UMass' offense. All five players bring different elements to the pass game and have the potential to contribute every single week on either special teams or offense.   See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Rolling into our fourth installment of our Camp Countdown conversations, Jay Burnham sat down with running backs coach Damian Mincey to talk about the focal piece of UMass' run first offense. Mincey is in his first season and second stint at UMass after previously coming to Amherst under head coach Don Brown in 2006. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Continuing our Camp Countdown conversations, Jay Burnham sat down with assistant head coach & defensive line coach Ben Albert and defensive line coach Valdamar Brower. The duo, both UMass alumni, bring great pride in the program to the d-line room. Both Albert and Brower made it clear that, to play defensive line under Don Brown means being physically and mentally tough. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Jay Burnham recently sat down with Massachusetts football associate head coach Alex Miller to talk about how the Minutemen's offensive line is shaping up for the 2022 campaign. Miller, back for a second season, brings familiarity to UMass' o-line room, which has added competitive depth in the offseason as the squad has brought in guys that push each other and create competition at multiple spots, something the team has been missing in recent seasons. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In the latest installment of our Camp Countdown conversations, Jay Burnham talks with wide receivers coach Ryan Partridge about the Minutemen's wideouts for the upcoming 2022 campaign. According to Partridge, "they're hungry to learn. They all have different skill sets, they're great personalities and they're good people."   See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

UMass Athletics is heading across the Commonwealth with championship trophies in tow. Don Brown, Greg Carvel, Frank Martin and Tori Verdi all made the trek to Wormtown Brewery to visit with fans and talk about the future of each program. This is the audio version of the Coaches Caravan panel. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On Saturday, April 30th UMass Football hosted their annual Spring game with the offense facing off against the defense. This podcast features the audio version of the live TV broadcast on NESN. The first Spring game in the new Don Brown era featured plenty of defense and a lot of familiar faces making their way back to campus. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

A new chapter in UMass Basketball has begun with Frank Martin being announced as the 23rd Head Coach of the Massachusetts program. In his second day in Amherst, we sat down with Coach Frank Martin to discuss his family, his history, his connections to the area and his love and passion for all those that have played for him and have been around his programs. With Coach Martin's arrival, it is truly an exciting time for UMass Basketball. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

One of the greatest UMass athletes of all-time has returned to spearhead the program she once took to unchartered heights. Olympic Gold Medal winner and author of 25 UMass school records, Coach Danielle Henderson stops by the pod to talk about her journey that has led her back to Amherst. The Minutewomen have started Atlantic-10 action and Coach Henderson discusses the team, the facilities and the continued investment in the program. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The UMass Minutemen Men’s basketball team is in Washington D.C. this week for the A-10 tournament. On this episode we talk all things Atlantic-10 with Tyler Cronin from the 3-Bid League podcast to discuss league awards, all conference selections and more! It’s an amazing setting at Capital One Arena that surrounds an excited group of teams vying for the league title. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

UMass Hockey Head Coach Greg Carvel returns to the show as his program pushes for another Hockey East Championship. Coach Carvel talks about the building of his program, his visions for success and his endearment for the current senior class. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The UMass Men's and Women's Swimming and Diving teams are heading to the 2022 Championships this week and we sit down with Head Coach Sean Clark to talk about the programs and what’s to come. Coach Clark gives his insight on his extensive history with Massachusetts, his thoughts on swimming analytics and what the strengths are for this year's teams. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The A-10 champs are back! UMass Women's Lacrosse gets revved up at Gaber Field next week and we sit down with Head Coach Angela McMahon-Serpone as she enters her 12th season at the helm of the Minutewomen. UMass begins their title defense Saturday at Lowell before opening the home slate vs. Boston College on Wednesday. Additionally, Grad Student and lacrosse defenseman Brinley Anderson sits down with her teammate Maya Keenan-Gallagher to talk about her journey to through life, lax and injury. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The Gorillas are back! Its lacrosse season at Garber and Coach Greg Cannella stops by the show to talk about his squad for the upcoming season. Entering his 30th season at UMass, Coach Cannella provides his insight to the powerful program he has built, his new additions to the roster and the dealing of injuries and covid-related issues from a year ago. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

National Signing Day on campus created a buzz around the revamped Minuteman football program and on this episode of PTF we talk with UMass recruiting coordinator and Tight Ends Coach Jeff Moore. Coach Moore returns to Amherst, a place that means a lot to him and many other of the new coaching staff members and he now has a role that he has worked hard to earn and that will be pivotal in the success of the program. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

UMass Women's Basketball picked up a win at George Washington for the first time in program history and we break it down with Head Coach Tory Verdi. The Minutewomen are preparing for a trip to St. Joe's and looking to continue their solid start to the conference schedule. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Number #9 UMass Hockey is in the midst of Hockey East action and head coach Greg Carvel joins the show this week to talk about a dominating performance over Northeastern. Coach Carvel also touches upon program building, player motivation and the continued development of his players. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

  On this episode of Plant the Flag UMass Men's Basketball head coach Matt McCall stops by to talk about the start of Atlantic 10 play. UMass has let some close games slip through and are focused on taking down rival Rhode Island Saturday at the Mullins Center. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On this episode we breakdown Sunday's overtime win over Fairfield. The Minutemen improved to 6-0 at the Mullins Center, but woke up on Monday without an opponent to play in the final non-conference game of the year. Coach Matt McCall talks about navigating the new-wave of the covid world, the emergence of Michael Steadman and his team's ability to overcome illness in a gritty win. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.