Around the Dog Park: Players report to fall camp as the season is underway

General G5

• These three games will determine the course of UMass’ 2018 season.
• UMass Associate AD Alan Pandiani has announced some changes to the Minutemen’s game day experience.
• Here’s an interesting read on former college coaches professional careers after football.
• SB Nation breaks down the best big-man touchdowns of all time.
• LSU’s chokehold on college athletics in Louisiana is harming the entire state.
• New Mexico State will open their season at home on ESPN2.
• The Bahamas Bowl has a new sponsor...

AAC

• We’re joined by The Athletic’s Chris Vannini to talk AAC media days on the Pawdcast.
• We preview the UCF Knights wide receivers following the departure of Tre’Quan Smith.
• USF’s stadium consultant has suggested that the Bulls should stay at Raymond James Stadium until USF can afford a more expensive on-campus stadium.
• Former UCF Head Coach Scott Frost has found his memorabilia that was originally reported as stolen from his Nebraska home. I know everyone wants their hands on a national championship ring but Frost’s ring stays among his belongings for now.

C-USA

• The Towel Rack has some hot takes regarding WKU’s upcoming season.
• Conference USA coaches are loving the NCAA’s new relaxed redshirt rules that allow freshmen to play in up to four games without losing a year of eligibility.
• The Southwest Conference Round Up breaks down the offensive guard position at UTEP.
• Here are five storylines to follow around UAB’s fall camp this year.
• Rice will rely on two converted defensive backs to lead their linebacking corps this fall.

Sun Belt

• Our season preview series for Appalachian State rolls along.
• Louisiana has broken internal athletic fundraising contribution records. Cajuns fans are certainly excited to watch the start of the Napier era.
• Louisiana-Monroe Athletic Director Nick Floyd sat down with Adam Hunsucker to discuss his plans for Year 2 at ULM.