As far as needing help to find a conference, definitely agree. The MAC had more universities like us than the A10. That said we have a new AD in town and the culture of basketball first is changing. Going independent is high risk, high reward proposition. The upper limit for us being independent would be around 5 years. Hope we find a conference sooner than later. Conference realignment has slowed down, but in 5 years have to say there will be some movement.

Regarding this season, still not confident on our terrible kicking game. The Temple, best defensive against our explosive offensive should be a good game. Our defensive line has been small.

Here is a write up from ABC News, "Pick 6: Teams Coming off Bad Season That Will Go Bowling"
Aug 27, 2015, 3:02 AM ET
By RALPH D. RUSSO AP College Football Writer

Quote:UMASS

The Minutemen will exit the Mid-American Conference after this season and might be able to take an East Division title and trip to the league championship game with them on the way out. They bring back one of the most experienced teams in the country and a prolific passing game with quarterback Blake Frohnapfel (3,345 and 23 TD passes). The nonconference slate is tough (at Colorado, Temple and at Notre Dame) so UMass will likely have to rack up in conference. The MAC East is accommodating.

http://abcnews.go.com/Sports/wireStory/p...g-33349246