Back to work for the Minutemen

Football
Jeremy Rice

There's still about a half-hour before game time, but the buzz is already in the air about the Massachusetts football team. All over town this morning, people were wearing Maroon and White in anticipation of today's 2007 season opener. The Minutemen take on the Crusaders from Holy Cross today, their first game since the December 15 loss to Appalachian State in the NCAA championship.

The players just entered the field for warm-ups to resounding applause, despite the fact that the stadium is not even half full yet. Judging from the number of tailgaters, however, it will be before the opening kickoff is in the air.

Check back after the first quarter for more updates. and after every quarter for more updates. Also, be sure to pick up the Massachusetts Daily Collegian's Back to School issue Monday or Tuesday for coverage of every UMass fall sport.