College hoop, Red Sox, & Boston/New England, all around sports fan. BU. UMass. Bruiser Flint. Derek Kellogg. John Calipari. LaFamilia. Tweets are mine alone.
She said, “I do.” While the day was not what we had planned due to the coronavirus, we could not be happier. We missed many family and friends due to the circumstances, but appreciate everyone’s love and support. I’m looking forward to spending the rest of my life with Kasey.
.
@Kasey24846647
and I are so happy to announce we got engaged today. We are so lucky to have found each other. Thank you to our amazing friends and families. We love you. (Now to get Kasey to update that Twitter handle).
Great time with Zooming with the UMass basketball family today. We must have had about 35 or 40 different people on throughout the hour. Awesome to see everyone and re-connect.
September 8, 2003, was day one. 20 years later, I know I made a great decision to join the Boston University College of Communication. I am thankful for all the team members, students, faculty, staff, and friends I have met along the way.
#ProudToBU
Let's go,
@UMassMBB
. This year, the next year, and forever. Any team, any time, any place. If that's the MAC, let's go. If that's the A10, let's go. If it's on Mars, let's go.
I am beyond thrilled to have
@coachFMartin
as the head coach at my alma mater. Unbelievable person who I have known almost 25 years. And now, with DK on staff too. I'm happy.
My
@Topps
2020 set has arrived. Watching the World Series, ordering the cards, and adding them to an album. I like to look at them, not let them sit in a box.
Excited for the start of the college hoops season tomorrow. There are some long standing
@UMassMBB
fans out there who are excited to see a winner. It's time to step up to be a part of the solution by attending the games & joining the
@UMassCollective
. Good luck,
@coachFMartin
.
Wrapping up a great weekend in Lexington. Awesome to see a great
@KentuckyMBB
win at Rupp and spend some time with
@UKCoachCalipari
and
@bruflint14
. Thank you for hosting Kasey and me.
I was in our locker room when this happened, walked out and passed Cal in the Mullins back hallway, he simply said "Billy have a nice night." I had no idea this even happened until I got to my apartment, and I was asked by my roommates about it.
"When I see you, I'ma kick your ass!"
Today is the 30 year anniversary of one of the most memorable press conference dust-ups of all-time.
John Calipari vs. John Chaney.
Here is SportsCenter's segment from that night.
Some difficult news this morning that's been hard to comprehend and process. Mike Williams was one of a kind. He was charming, sometimes difficult, always clutch, and a friend. Rest easy, Uzi Mike. My thoughts and prayers are with your friends and family.
.
@coachFMartin
is building something special. I encourage all
@UMassMBB
supporters who are hurting this afternoon to take some ownership of the program. Stay positive and be supportive. Please, join the
@TheMassCo
and make your impact felt.
@STR0
@PitchingNinja
@javy23baez
Clemens wore eye black in 1990 playoff game and was promptly ejected (not for wearing eye black, but for losing his mind about the strike zone).
I'm sorry you do not like enjoy college basketball or football
@Dan_Shaughnessy
. The
@UMassMBB
team was full of students in 1996. I know because I was there. I'll enjoy March Madness and I hope that many Massachusetts programs get to experience it in the future.
Temple at UMass 1994 A10 Final at the Mullins up on YouTube. The Mullins was ROCKING at the start of this one. Worth the watch of the first 10 minutes at least.
What a special night for our 1996 team. Players, staff, managers and the Williams twins all came together to celebrate an unforgettable season and group. We have shared so many laughs and stories tonight. This group will always have a special place in my heart.
Watching today's Final Four has my mind wandering back to 25 years ago. I am so fortunate to have played a very small role within an incredible era of
@UMassBasketball
. While the 1996 team is recognized for the Final Four run, the surrounding years were awesome.
#LaFamilia
I know where most of you stand. I don't want to argue with anyone and don't care what you think. It's not worth my time or energy, but it's a sad day for me. UMass football better win and win big.
@SethDavisHoops
Love the stagger, but also not looking forward to late nights on Monday and Tuesday here on the east coast. Overall, I’d rather the 2 screen experience and then lock in for the elite 8.
The Cave is pretty full, so no idea what I'll do with this, but a pretty cool addition to the collection. Great
@UMassBasketball
memories. Thankful to be a small part of the ride.
.
@Josh_Cohen35
weekend at UMass. My connection to the school, basketball program and people I met along the way helped shape me. I hope you feel the same after your visit and find your place. So many possibilities. Enjoy and good luck.
5 years ago if you told me
@LaDeeky
and
@Bmo_lv
were going to the Final Four I would have lost my mind. I wish it was in maroon and white with
@CoachKellogg
, but I am so happy for, and proud of, Deeky and Brison. Go win it.
Love to hear it. UMass is a special place. The University and fan base would love to have you join the family. Good luck with your decision,
@Josh_Cohen35
.
Very big thanks are in order for
@coachFMartin
: class act, awesome run program, amazing staff and players around him. Big thanks also to
@CoachKellogg
for hosting me. Thank you
@UMassMBB
for this weekend, awesome visit!!
So proud of
@CoachKellogg
. Happy for him and his family. Great people who work extremely hard for the kids. Excited for my man,
@zcole_14
. He's been through a lot over his college career, but kept pushing forward.
@LIUBasketball
#LaFamilia
Derek Kellogg got fired last season at UMass, and is taking LIU-Brooklyn to the NCAA tourney in his first season at the helm. Just beat Wagner in conference tourney finals.
Extremely excited for
@CoachKillingsDK
, his family, and
@UAlbanyMBB
as he makes his head coaching debut tonight. Dwayne is an awesome leader and bright days are ahead. Let’s go.
#Mentality
Friday night at home flipping through the 1995/1996 Street and Smith preview magazine.
@MarcusCamby23
gracing the cover. Some great memories of the old days.
You’re kinda making it up tho. It was the team bus (aka the *coach* bus) not Rod Strickland. Hiding behind a burner when you put out inaccurate info that could impact a guy’s livelihood is pretty lame.
Mini UMass reunion in Lexington today. Obviously seeing Cal, Coach Robes, and Tone, but then also the surprise of seeing Coach Lappas on our flight, Mike Connors at practice, and then Bonnie too. Excited to experience Big Blue Nation tomorrow.
IMO, this has been the biggest story of the first two games of 2023/2024. Rahsool and Keon have both gotten so much better. It’s very clear they both put in the time. Guard play was my biggest question about the team coming into the season and now looks like it may be a strength.
So proud of
@RahsoolDiggins3
lived in the gym this offseason and it’s paying off. Also s/o
@key_6x
for always being in there with Sool and pushing him to be better everyday
#family
big things coming!!!!!
I've been lucky enough to call Matt a friend for almost 25 years. A pros pro who, while a great sports writer, is an even better person and family man. Good luck at the next stop, Matty.
THREAD: Some personal news: Today starts my last week at the Daily Hampshire Gazette. After 20 really fun years, I’m working my last day Friday. This is a bittersweet, but harmonious move. Gazette is still committed to UMass coverage and I’m still going to be a sportswriter (1/3)
I’ve known
@CoachKillingsDK
since he was about 10 years old. He has a beautiful family and is a great person. I am proud of the man he’s become, always support him, and I am lucky to call him a friend.
#Mentality
.
@MBTA
quick comment, the driver on the 8:02 am inbound 57a bus from Oak Square is a super nice guy (and a good driver). He's been on the route last couple of months and has made my commute to work better. Bus
#0562
today.
Bru is one of the best people I've ever known. Such a great person, wonderful coach and mentor. It's awesome to see the crew reunited again! Congrats
@bruflint14
.
.
@bruflint14
, a former
@UKCoachCalipari
assistant with more than 30 years of coaching experience, has officially joined the staff as an assistant coach. He will start immediately.
#BBN
, welcome Bruiser to
#LaFamilia
!
➡️
I hope this was semi entertaining for the listeners. Thanks again to
@TheMassCo
for having me on the podcast. UMass fans and alums please be a part of the solution and enjoy the journey by joining today. Go UMass.
A summer vacation re-read. Some great history and
@UMassBasketball
memories in Going Bigtime. I'm looking forward to reconnecting with many associated with the 1990's era this September.
.
@BruceBrown11
UMass in Amherst is just UMass. Then there is also UMass Boston, UMass Lowell, UMass Dartmouth....I wish we could have landed you for hoops. You would understand. Congrats to you.
Young BT to the far left of the photo. I was extremely fortunate to have a hell of a seat to watch an incredible era of UMass Men's Basketball.
@MarcusCamby23
@UKCoachCalipari
Uploaded a couple old
@UMassBasketball
games from VHS to YouTube today. 1992 NCAA Tournament game vs. Syracuse and 1995 NCAA Tournament game vs. Tulsa.
Game day in Lexington. Thanks,
@KentuckyMBB
,
@UKCoachCalipari
and
@bruflint14
for allowing my wife Kasey and me to be behind the scenes the last few days. Amazing that a former manager nearly 30 years ago is still part of LaFamilia. Go Big Blue.
Thank you,
@TomBrady
. You brought so much joy and excitement to my life. You're contributions to the game of football and the New England community will last forever. Wishing you and your family all the best moving forward.
Let’s do this! I believe in
@coachFMartin
! Thankful for this whole journey!
@SFUathletics
Thank you for taking a chance on me! I love the community in Loretto and will cherish my time there forever. I now am excited for this new chapter
@UMassMBB
!
@TiptonEdits
So excited for
@CoachKillingsDK
and his family. He's a great coach, but an even better person. I sense some drives down I90 for a game or two in my future. Good luck, Coach Killings.
@UMASS_STORE
The flagship is UMass or the University of Massachusetts. Then there are other campus like UMass Boston and UMass Lowell. But the Amherst campus is just UMass or the University of Massachusetts.
It’s year 9, yet I keep hearing the same things about needing to build and taking time. But, my naked eyes says they as competitive as 2012. At this point I’d expect SOME progress.
.
@KevinMcNamara33
I was looking for a good Big East read when someone suggested "Basketball Warfare." Found a used copy online recently and it arrived yesterday with a note inside the book. I do not know who Pat is, but the word has been passed.