UMass quarterback Taisun Phommachanh confirmed greater than sheer athleticism within the Minutemen’s 41-30 victory at New Mexico State within the season opener final Saturday.
The 6-4, 215-pound switch from Clemson put up phenomenal numbers in his UMass debut, which was additionally his first collegiate begin. Phommachanh accomplished 10-of-17 passes for 192 yards and was the Minutemen’s main ball service with 96 yards on 17 carries with a landing.
While his twin risk capabilities helped ship UMass its most necessary win in years, it was Phommachanh’s command of the offense, recreation administration and pondering a step forward of the Aggies’ protection that almost all impressed UMass second-year head coach Don Brown.
“I thought he did a great job of that and I think that is his strength,” stated Brown. “Obviously he’s very athletic, however he’s a really good soccer participant and we definitely will not be going to run performs that he’s uncomfortable with or that he’s in poor health ready for.
“But at the same time, we are just very comfortable with the way he goes about his business and he is all business. When you have a guy that is dedicated and focused on the task at hand, good things happen.”
Brown will want his younger sign caller from Bridgeport, Conn., to take a terrific leap ahead when the Minutemen (1-0) interact SEC energy Auburn (0-0) on Saturday (3:30 p.m.) at historic Jordan-Hare Stadium in Auburn, Ala.
While UMass and Auburn are assembly for the primary time, Brown feels he has a great deal with on what his protection will probably be up towards. The Tigers are below first-year head coach Hugh Freeze, who spent the final 4 seasons turning Liberty right into a Group of Five powerhouse. Liberty trounced UMass 42-24 final season on Oct. 8 at McGuirk Stadium.
“Coach Freeze is a good ball coach now,” stated Brown. “He does a great job offensively and he’s making the changes to a brand new system.
“I’m sure he will have those guys ready and we have to be ready for the challenge and ready to go 100 miles per hour. That’s going to be the approach.”
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