Thursday, April 21, 2011
UMass makes its move
The UMass football team will start playing games in Foxboro starting in 2012, as the program tries to break into big-time NCAA football. ... Question: Where are the behind-the-scenes BC lobbyists? One would assume they're trying to nix this deal -- and contacting Beacon Hill alum about it. Who knows? This is a big deal for college sports in this area. ... Last year's UMass-Michigan game was a turning point for the Minutemen, though it's unclear if the local media will ever cover college sports like they do pro sports.
The UMass football team will start playing games in Foxboro starting in 2012, as the program tries to break into big-time NCAA football. ... Question: Where are the behind-the-scenes BC lobbyists? One would assume they're trying to nix this deal -- and contacting Beacon Hill alum about it. Who knows? This is a big deal for college sports in this area. ... Last year's UMass-Michigan game was a turning point for the Minutemen, though it's unclear if the local media will ever cover college sports like they do pro sports.
