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This week we had a series of questions from Peter Farrell, a longtime Maroon Musket reader. If you have any questions about UMass football, the Musket or anything else, don’t hesitate to send us an e-mail at (MaroonMusket@gmail.com). – Who starts at QB next season? I’m assuming its between AJ Doyle and Mike Wegzyn – who do you think is better? I’ve gone back and forth with this one since the Central Michigan game, and I’m still not sure I have an answer. On one hand, Wegzyn has nearly a full year of reps under his belt and has [...]

Pagel Putting in Work on the Diamond

Mar 31st, 2013

by Bob McGovern.

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by Daniel Malone, Special to the Maroon Musket AMHERST, Mass. – A month into his new career as collegiate baseball player, UMass outfielder Kellen Pagel is settling into his new surroundings and new identity. He’s turned in his shoulder pads, helmet and No. 10 uniform for a bat, glove and No. 30 button-up baseball jersey. By now, the story behind Pagel’s departure from the football team is well known, but readjusting to life on the diamond having not played since high school is something the former Minutemen quarterback is still trying to get a hold on. “After four years, (I’m) a [...]

Photo Gallery: UMass Pro Day in Foxboro

Mar 4th, 2013

by Marc Bertrand.

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Nine UMass seniors participated in drills on Monday at the team’s pro day event at The Dana Farber Field House next to Gillette Stadium in Foxboro. Fourteen NFL scouts were in attendance to get an up-close look at Michael Cox, Perry McIntyre, Stephane Milhim, Quinton Sales, Nick Speller, Darren Thellen, Deion Walker, Alan Williams, and Hafis Williams. All Photographs by Andy Heller of Heller Photography in Attleboro, MA for MaroonMusket.com.

Kellen Pagel Joins Baseball Team

Feb 21st, 2013

by Bob McGovern.

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Former UMass quarterback Kellen Pagel has joined the baseball team. Pagel’s name has been added to the baseball roster. According to Pagel’s profile, he will play outfield for the Minutemen. The news comes nearly a month after UMass coach Charley Molnar told the Daily Hampshire Gazette’s Matt Vautour that Pagel was “likely done” with football. Pagel missed the entire 2012 season with post-concussion symptoms. During the 2011 season, Pagel threw for 1,725 yards and nine touchdowns for the Minutemen. Follow Bob on twitter: @BobMcGovernJr