Plant the Flag-Inside UMass Athletics: Recent Episodes
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Voice of the Minutemen Jay Burnham dives into all things UMass Athletics. Enjoy coach and special guest conversations and get caught up with the world of Minutemen sports.
An extended version of our conversation with Massachusetts Men's Basketball staff from the UMass Sports Insider on NESN.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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."
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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UMass Women's basketball is off to a 10-2 start to the year and Coach Tory Verdi joins the show this week to discuss his team’s success. Sam Breen & Destiney Philoxy each crossed the 1,000 point threshold and we breakdown a key road win against a tough opponent in Columbia. Plus! How does the hoops team celebrate the holidays?! Find out on this week's show!
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The semester is wrapping up and UMass Basketball is starting to closeout non-conference play. On this episode we break down a tough road loss to Northeastern, while eying a trip to North Texas. UMass has navigated the non-conference slate with a 6-4 record so far and will try to take down a difficult tournament team from a year ago. Get all the updates on the team in this episode of Plant the Flag!
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How about that finish? UMass took down their second Big 10 opponent on Saturday at the Mullins Center on a last second three-point shot by Noah Fernandes. We visit with Coach McCall to talk about the win and the busy stretch to the start of the year. Minutemen have a few days to reset before they take on Harvard this weekend.
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Wow, what a win for the Minutemen on Monday over Big 10 opponent Penn State. UMass is off to a 2-1 start to the season and kick off a three-game MTE tournament in Saint Petersburg, Florida Thursday. We visit once with UMass Head Coach Matt McCall to reflect on the big victory while looking ahead to a busy week against to tough competition. Thanks to everyone who came to the first two games this year at the Mullins Center!
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The Minutemen kicked off the 2021-2022 campaign with a 77-60 win at the Mullins Center over America East opponent UMBC. In our week one episode we visit with Coach Matt McCall to discuss the return of fans in Amherst, the second half bounce back for his team and what lies ahead in a busy stretch to begin the year.
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UMass Basketball is two weeks away from tipping off the season with actual fans in the stands on Nov. 9 vs. UMBC. To prepare for the year, we revive the weekly chats with coach Matt McCall as he gives insight on his growth as a coach, the meshing of a veteran team, along with how practices and scrimmages have looked so far.
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The UMass Minutemen made significant strides on the defensive line last year and look to build upon that with a familiar face on the coaching staff in Jim Reid. Coach Reid returns to Amherst and talks about the size, strength and character of his group on this episode of Camp Countdown.
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We’re close to kick and it’s time to talk quarterbacks with QB coach Frederick Walker. The Minutemen are looking to the experience of Colorado transfer Tyler Lytle to lead the way for a room that has added some promising young talent.
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As we continue on our Camp Countdown sereis we go back to the defensive ends room with Coach Jayme McCLendon. Coach Mac joined the podcast at the beginning of camp and now that things have ramped up, he sits down to talk about the progress of his unit over the course of August.
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It's game week for the Minutemen! Kick is almost here and in this episode we dive into the running backs room with new RB coach Donte' PImpleton. The UMass backfield should be a deeper and more explosive unit in 2021 and coach Pimpleton discusses what he has seen from his group in camp.
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Defensive Backs Coach Jason Tudryn joins the show to talk about the growth and building of his secondary. UMass has added a pair of UNC transfers through Coach Tudryn's Chapel Hill connections and has bolstered an already solid unit. Learn about the defensive backs and safeties in this episode of Camp Countdown.
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Our UMass Football Camp Countdown series continues as we dive into a deep Wide Receiver room in Amherst. WR Coach Luke is Paschall excited about the combination of size and speed that he has coming back and coming in via transfer and recruitment. There is no doubt this group will take a huge step forward to help grow the UMass offense in 2021 and beyond.
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Tight Ends Coach Kyle Segler steps into the spotlight to talk about a talented and athletic room of guys eager to make a difference this year. Coach Segler is impressed by the sheer size and strength of the tight ends on the roster and has seen the development of two guys making the full transition from QB to TE.
Coach Segler embodies his mantra of GoldStandard.
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Coach Alex Miller visits the show to talk about the depth of UMass offensive line talent. This youthful group has added a pair of experienced transfers and is ready to take significant strides under his tutelage. The O-line has put in tireless work to get to their target size, shape and mobility. Check it out in this week’s Camp Countdown episode.
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As UMass Football camp starts up it's time to begin thinking about those Fall days at McGuirk Alumni Stadium. Our Camp Countdown series begins with an introduction to new UMass Defensive Ends Coach Jamey McClendon. Coach McClendon talks about his experience and coaching path and what we might be able to expect from the talented defensive end grouping for the Minutemen this year.
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On June 11, 2021 UMass Athletics announced the return to Amherst for of one of the program's all-time leading scorers Ricky Harris. RH5 heads to campus as the new Director of Player Personnel/Assistant to the Head Coach and he sits down to talk with Jay Burnham about his playing days and 11-year professional career. Ricky is quickly wrapping his arms around the coaching world and will have an immediate impact on the UMass Basketball program.
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UMass Basketball Coach Matt McCall discusses the individual characteristics of his incoming transfer group and how they mesh with the core unit of guys on the squad.
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Coach Matt McCall discusses the Summer schedule, the dedication of the UMass basketball players and the returning core of the roster.
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Your UMass Minutemen are off to a 4-1 start in A-10 play and have weathered the stops and starts to the season so far. With another game canceled this week (second game postponed with Saint Louis) we finally have time to sit down and catchup up with Coach Matt McCall.
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UMass Head Coach Matt McCall post game comments after an 80-78 win over URI.
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Director of Athletics Ryan Bamford sits down with Jay to discuss a range of topics from hockey to hoops to recruiting and scheduling. With an ever-changing college athletics landscape, Ryan gives his student-athletes and the UMass fanbase insight on what is going on and how he has helped navigate these challenging waters.
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Stops and starts - quarantines and schedule changes. It’s been a long and bumpy road to get to this point, but after over 279 days of a world without UMass Basketball, the FLAGSHIP is back. There is so much to be excited about with this young team. UMass has one of the best players in the country in Tre Mitchell. They have a dynamic transfer point guard in Noah Fernandes and a young core of guys that can shoot, pass, score and win. Take a tour through the season preview with this conversation with Head Coach Matt McCall as he embarks on his fourth season at the helm.
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UMass football prepares to begin the 2020 season vs. Georgia Southern. Catch up with what's going on with interviews pulled from the radio broadcast's Milton Cat pre-game show.
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In this episode we re-connect with Men's Basketball Head Coach Matt McCall as some of the sports world shifts to hoops. Coach McCall chimes in on the plan for the season, the status of TJ Weeks and Noah Fernandes as well as his own golf game (2 handicap).
We follow up coach McCall with an in-depth conversation with sports phycologist and proud UMass alumnus Dr. Jack Signer. Dr.Jack provides some wonderful insight to the challenges of amateur and professional athletes.
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PTF is back for #Flagship Forward week with former Minuteman and current NFL starting lineman Elijah Wilkinson. It has been a tough stretch for much of the country over the last few months and through furloughs, a pandemic and racial and social injustice, we put this show on pause. The show returns with a promise to use this platform as an outlet for Black Student-Athletes to tell their stories and speak their minds if they chose to do so.
We are excited to kick the show back off with this episode by talking with Elijah - as he discusses his life, his passions and his entrepreneurial spirit. Thanks for downloading and rate and review the show if you have not already.
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UMass Alumnus and CBS broadcaster Jenny Dell joins PTF. Dell discusses her journey through the broadcasting world and how UMass helped her along the way. Dell also chimes in on her cooking skills, her Red Sox World Series ring, her work on the Here Comes The Pizza moment and so much more. Follow her new food endeavor at SIMply DELLicious.
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With the world still in quarantine, Jay Burnham checks in with renowned author John Feinstein. John discusses his broadcasting the last A-10 game of the year, his memory of the 1995-96 UMass basketball season and his phenomenal new book, The Back Roads to March. His work, as always, is memorable. This episode is brought to you by our friends at Crumpin Fox and right now they are offering a unique trial membership!
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Mid-Major basketball reporter Brain Bennett from The Athletic stops by the pod this week. Brian touches on the ever-changing landscape of college basketball, the Atlantic-10 and more. He references his work before the start of the season on the definition of Mid-Major, you can check it out here: Who are you Calling a Mid-Major
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UMass alumnus ('99) and ESPN play-by-play broadcaster Mike Corey joins us on this episode of PTF. Mike reminisces about his time on campus and talks about the A-10 and the trends in college athletics. We thank Mike for taking the time and hope you will follow him on twitter @mikecoreysports and check out and share this story on Sean Locke, a former Delaware basketball star who suffered from depression that cost him his life.
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Matt McCall chimed in from quarantine on a Zoom chat with Jay Burnham. McCall talks about the excitement level for six newcomers to the UMass Basketball program.
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RECORDED MARCH 26: On this episode of PTF we dial up Senior Hockey defenseman Jake McLaughlin and check in with co-captain from quarantine. McLaughlin talks big hits, best moments and his thoughts on the Netflix documentary Tiger King. We open the show with UMass hockey analyst Brock Hines and hockey voice Tyler Murray. What could have been for this UMass team and how many more goals would John Leonard scored?
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Part two of our conversation last week with Athletic Director Ryan Bamford. We talk Hobey Baker, program expectations and more.
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How do you prepare for a pandemic? What role, if any does athletics play in where we are in the world today? As UMass hopes everyone stays safe, we visit with Athletic Director Ryan Bamford to get his perspective on what the effects of Covid-19 have had and will continue to have on the department and society.
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Head Coach Matt McCall reflects on a tough, one-point loss to rival Rhode Island and looks ahead to the Atlantic-10 tournament in Brooklyn. Coach also chimes in on the all-world performance from Tre Mitchell and his thoughts on the All-Conference team.
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From the moment he stepped on campus, Randall West Jr., has embodied what it means to be a Minuteman. New Jersey star QB turned basketball walk-on and UMass athletics icon, Randall West Jr. sits down with his father, Randall West Sr. and Jay Burnham to reflect on his time in Amherst, his future and his past. This pod features a strong family bond, student-athlete dedication and some important lessons about sliding into DMs.
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What does it mean to be a student-athlete in the digital age? What are some of the challenges and hurdles that student-athletes have to navigate? On this episode of PTF Jay Burnham sits down with Alan Pandiani (External Operations), Sam Breen (Women's Basketball) and Kolton Mitchell (Men's Basketball) to discuss life on campus, culture and in the public arena.
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UMass Basketball has won three of the last five games and we break it all down with Head Coach Matt McCall. The Minutemen are gearing up for a matchup against a No. 6 Dayton at the Mullins Center.
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An oral history of hockey at the University of Massachusetts with Brock Hines and Tom Dougherty (TD).
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Feb. 5, 2020 the UMass Minutemen football program announced 25 new members to the team on the National Signing Day Show. We have taken the TV show and dropped it into podcast form. Learn about the newest players from Minutemen coaches and staff!
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UMass Hockey is gearing up for a big contest on Friday against BC and Coach Greg Carvel stops by to dissect and discuss. A matchup of two of the top teams in the country is set for Friday on the ice and the 1st place Minutemen look to stay atop of Hockey East standings. Also, a quick look back at the unstoppable Tre Mitchel and how his performance boosted UMass to a win over a very good Duquense basketball team.
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Former La Salle Basketball Coach-turned TV broadcaster Dr. John Giannini stops by the pod to discuss the Minutemen, the Atlantic-10, changes in college basketball and modern-day program building.
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Coach Matt McCall post game conversation following the win over La Salle.
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Happy New Year from the Mullins Center. Atlantic-10 play has begun for the Minutemen and Head Coach Matt McCall joins us to cover a close, gritty overtime loss in St. Louis. UMass Hockey gears up for a big weekend against BC and Women's Hoops is off to a 1-0 start in conference play. As always, please rate & review the show!
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National Signing Day 2020 is here and the UMass Minutemen football staff have worked tirelessly to bring in one of the best recruiting classes in program history. Head Coach Walt Bell jumps on the pod to recap and rundown the initial wave of recruits (more recruits set to join as well). A happy holiday listen for your drive to grandma's house.
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Ater a 5-0 start, the Minutemen basketball team has hit a snag with a six-game losing streak. The team fought hard in an overtime loss against Yale and Head Coach Matt McCall does a full autopsy on the contest and the season so far. From practice drills to the golf course, McCall lends an open and earnest approach to where the program is and where it is heading.
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Pull up a chair, pour yourself a holiday-related beverage and enjoy an in-depth conversation with UMass Athletic Director Ryan Bamford. The AD spans the world of college athletics from basketball schedules to transfers and Ivy League admissions. Insightful, passionate and funny. Also, Jay Burnham is in it too, for what that's worth, who knows.
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UMass Basketball fought hard in a pair of losses against top-tier competition at Mohegan Sun. We break down the contests and dissect with Coach Matt McCall. TJ Weeks pours in 17 first half points vs. St. John's and Tre Mitchell showcases a double-double in the defeat.
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A quick primer for the Mohegan Sun showdown with the National Champion Virginia Cavaliers. We visit with Coach Matt McCall to talk about the 5-0 start to the season, the win over Rider Universituy and what's to come vs. UVA.
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The UMass Minutemen are off to a 3-0 start and are coming off a solid victory over intrastate rival Northeastern. We sit down with Head Coach Matt McCall to talk about the team, Sean East's ridiculous full-court shot and a pair of players signing their NLI to play at UMass next year.
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UMass and Western Massachusetts are synonymous with basketball and nothing can beat the start of the College hoops season. The Minutemen cleared their first hurdle of the year with a win over UMass Lowell and we break down the contest and outcome with Head Coach Matt McCall.
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The UMass Minutemen basketball season is finally here and on this episode of Plant the Flag we visit with Assistant Coach and former A-10 standout and NBA guard Tyson Wheeler. Coach Wheeler is in his first seasons on Matt McCall's staff and brings plenty of experience to the program. Tyson talks about his time in pro basketball, his journey abroad and his return to the conference.
Also, UMass Women's Soccer has made the A-10 tournament and will host as a No.3 seed at Rudd Field on Sunday at 1p.m. Head Coach Jason Dowiak stops by to chat about his program's success.
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On this episode of PTF we visit with former UMass safety-turned Safeties Coach Jason Tudryn. The Northampton native talks about his journey through football and his return to the Pioneer Valley. Also, UMass Hockey is off to a 3-1 start and basketball tips off in less than 2 weeks. Dive in and don't forget to rate and subscribe to the show!
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UMass Hockey has arrived and basketball is right around the corner at the Mullins Center! On this episode of PTF we visit for the first time with new UMass Basketball Assistant Coach Tony Bergeron. Coach Bergeron discusses his path to Amherst, his local roots and his extensive background in building programs. In part two of this episode we talk puck with TV broadcaster Tyler Murray. UMass won the season opener over RPI and several of the nine freshman have already made an impact.
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Hockey season starts this week at the Mulins Center with UMass seeking to build on a record year.
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Whooooooa baby! UMass football picks up their first win of the season over Akron and we break it down with former UMass wideout and Super Bowl Champion Brandon London. London gives his take on media, Walt Bell recruits, life on the sidelines and his time on the Minutemen track team.
We also take a look at FIU and the Panthers with radio voice AJ Ricketts. MM travel to Miami to take on FIU for the third straight season.
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Its Hall of Fame Weekend on campus and UMass welcomes four new inductees in the class of 2019. Among the honorees is former QB of the 1998 National Championship team Todd Bankhead and he joins us on this episode of Plant the Flag. Todd still holds a myriad of passing records at UMass, including records for passing yards (3,919), passes attempted (525), completions (303), passing touchdowns (34) and offensive plays (622). He stops by to relive some of those memorable moments.
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Know your foe week 4 vs. Coastal Carolina. Jay visits with voice of the Chanticleers Joe Cashion to breakdown Coastal's win over Kansas and their spread option attack. Dont forget to rate and review the show!
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Take a trip through life as an All-American with former UMass & Penn State Tight End Adam Brenenman. The host of his new podcast "Life in the Red Zone" opens up about recruiting, the NFL, injuries, UMass dining and more. Also, we take a quick peek back at what happened in Charlotte last week.
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After a few days of reflection, we touch upon a tough loss to FCS opponent Southern Illinois. How can UMass enhance and develop for week 3 vs. Charlotte? In this episode we draw some program similarities with the upcoming opponent Charlotte 49ers in their FBS infancy. 49ers radio broadcaster Matt Swierad stops by to talk life, FBS transition, CUSA, conference realignment and what UMass is in store for on Saturday. The Minutemen are looking forward, not back for week 3.
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Its Go-Time from McGuirk Stadium this weekend vs. Southern Illinois out of the Missouri Valley Conference. UMass Football seeks to bounce back from a Week 1 defeat at Rutgers and we break it down in this episode of PTF with have multiple guests, including SIU beat reporter Todd Hefferman and UMass Basketball Head Coach Matt McCall. Find out what has Coach McCall excited about the season. Also, know your foe and see if the Minutemen pick up win No. 1 in the Walt Bell era!
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What a first quarter! We recap the beginning of the Walt Bell era with the man who brought it to you on television, the great Mike Monaco. Minutemen made a statement early on and we discuss the good, the bad and the other. Also on this episode of PTF - we set you up for the home opener, Women & Men's Soccer and more!
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Two pods in two days! Don't get accustomed to that quick of a turnaround, but with UMass Football season on the horizon, B2B pods was mandatory. Join Jay and Danny Breslauer, co-host of The Scarlett Spotlight, for a deep-dive on all things Rutgers. The Minutemen begin the 2019 season on Friday, August 30th in Piscataway, NJ and somehow we make it through this pod without taking any cheap shots at the Garden State.
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Its back! The Plant the Flag podcast has been revived, hosted by the new Voice of the Minutemen Jay Burnham. We intend to churn out at, on average, one episode per week, with coach, player and special guest interviews.
This week we set the tone for the football season with TV broadcaster and all-around radio personality Andy Gresh. The Greshman is back in the booth for UMass Football on FLO Sports & NESN and he dives into all that and his playing days at URI. Also, Alan Pandiani, Associate AD/External Operations stops by for a insightful chat on branding, college athletics trends and new things to look out for at McGuirk. Loads of good topics and conversation. Enjoy!
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In a two-part, March Madness themed episode of Plant The Flag, UMass Director of Athletics Ryan Bamford speaks with Matt Doherty, a former basketball standout and national champion at North Carolina and now Associate Commissioner of the Atlantic 10 Conference. Later on, Bamford sits down with UMass head coach Matt McCall.
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Director of Athletics Ryan Bamford visits with University of Massachusetts President Marty Meehan, discussing Meehan’s time growing up in Massachusetts, his 14-year stint in the U.S. House of Representatives and path to leading the UMass system.
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Director of Athletics Ryan Bamford visits with UMass basketball legend Marcus Camby as the two discuss Camby’s path to Amherst, his 17-year career in the NBA and life after basketball.
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