LeZotte’s physical play key to success

Redshirt freshman safety Tony LeZotte is an intense player on the field; just ask his brother, redshirt senior quarterback Matt LeZotte.

Football set for Umass

Parents’ Weekend will bring not only parents to the JMU campus this year but also the University of Massachusetts (2-3)(0-2). The Minutemen will take on the Dukes (3-1)(2-0), ranked No. 19 in The Sports Network Poll and No. 24 in the ESPN/USA Today Coaches Poll, in a 1:30 p.m. kick at Bridgeforth Stadium — but coach Mickey Matthews isn’t putting much favor in JMU’s superior ranking.

Dukes ready for battle with VCU

The unblemished 9-0-1 Dukes are off to their best start since their 2000 Colonial Athletic Association championship season.