Ben Albert
@coachbenalbert
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M.Ed. UMass 1997, BA UMass 1995 #AFCA Member, #NCMFC Member, #NJMCA1 Member #NJFCA Member
Joined February 2013
Always Follow The Rules:. We win or we learn. WE NEVER LOSE!. RushMen are DISCIPLES OF GET OFF (DOG)! The Fearsome Foursome are our forebears! Our job is to attack offenses with a relentless demeanor. We are proud of what we stand for! #RushMenForever #RushMenRules
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All of these opinions miss the point of the impact of favorably gerrymandered political districts. Let us also NOT forget the tactic of interfering with the census and the impact of those actions on future outcomes as well!.
Except the argument here isn’t ideological- are purple communities not on the internet? You can run a moderate message & not change it at all & my message still applies. Dems must run like it’s 2020, not like it’s 2005. That has nothing to do with ideology. It’s about capacity.
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I’m excited to be back home at the place of my final stage towards becoming a man! #RushMenAssemble #SMASH #HavocSquad
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We are in the middle of a Nor’Easter but things are nice and toasty at our indoor facility at UMass. It’s always great to go home! #MassAppeal #RushMenAssemble #Smash
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UMass is a great place to grow into an adult. I know first hand through my experience as a proud alum. It’s a great time to be a Minuteman! #UMassFootball #RushMenForever #UMassAlumni
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If you cut me I’d still bleed maroon; Best of luck to UMass Hockey in tonight’s FROZEN FOUR!
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@CoachBoyette we may want to sign this little dude up for THE STABLE after what he did to @dukecoachdj at the AFCA Youth Clinic yesterday! #AFCA2020 #DukeGang
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It is officially March 19th, my birthday! It is sad to think when I was younger I never thought I would reach 48. Malcolm X and Martin Luther King were struck down at 39. Many of the men in my matriarch’s life never made it to 40 so I make no apologies; Everyday is a blessing!.
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My birthday gift was an opportunity to set up a goalie net and back stop for our little lacrosse player. #GirlDad
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To all the Pencil Necks who have never spent a second in a competitive environment yet choose to be hyper critical of everything we are trying to accomplish, “Your Doubt is My Inspiration”! #EverythingIsEarnedNothingGiven.#NeverTooHighNeverTooLow.#TheSilkCitysFinest
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Leave a place better!.2 NFL Draft Selections, 1 All American, 6 All ACC Selections, 2 Freshmen All Americans; Many great memories! #RushMenForever #DukeGang
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The crew had a great time at the Joe Conlin Mega Camp at Fordham University yesterday! #2024CampSeason #UMassFootball
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Don’t ever question God’s plan! Exactly 365 days ago I ran into @ValdamarTBrower at a college football camp. I had the privilege and honor of coaching him in college. We are both proud #UMassAlumni on a divine mission of bringing respect back to our school! #UMassFootball
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My return to Amherst has helped me remember why I chose UMass as my alma mater. UMass is a great place for a young person to learn, grow, and develop into an adult. My love for the W.E.B Dubois Library is still burning strong! #UMassIs2ndToNone
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Today I’m going to dance as if no one is watching; After 50 who cares who is watching anyway! #FiftyJourneysAroundTheSun #MayasCuocakesGalore #NeverToHighNeverTooLow #RushMenForever #UMassAmherst
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Yesterday I went fishing. The only thing I caught was a little solitude!
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I spent my Christmas Eve on the Chickahominy River. The water always restores my soul. Winter Bass fishing is humbling and refreshing! #LifeInLimbo #PreparingForTheNextChapter
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Today completes my 50th journey around the sun. I’m appreciative for the highs and the lows. Through every experience I have gained wisdom. My blessings have been bountiful. #Thankful #MayasCupcakesGalore #FiftyJourneysAroundTheSun #NeverTooHighNeverTooLow #RushMenForever
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I’m damn proud of each and everyone of these men! 2017 Quick Lane Bowl Champs; 2018 Independence Bowl Champs; Duke Graduates! Never too high. Never too low!.#RushMenForever @Vicdimukeje @BenFrye93 @setforlaunch @End2Endzone @CoachRumph
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Congratulations @FBCoachDBrown! I will always bleed maroon & white. Now we need to get the alumni, friends, and family to fill up Warren P. McGuirk! #RedRum #UMass.
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Today marks the completion of my 49th journey around the sun. I have many things to be thankful for. The wisdom I have accumulated has come in many forms but I’m most grateful for my friends and family. My life is rich and full. Today I hope to bring warmth through my presence!.
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I saw these rules in a coaching publication many years ago so I wrote them in my notes. All the rules are held in high regard, but I give great value to Rules #1 and #4! @CoachJMann919 you are officially a (DOG) Disciple Of Get off! #RushMenForever #ChaseGreatness
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The end of a perfect spring day! The skies are always beautiful in Amherst, MA. #UMassAlumni #RedRuM #Smash
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Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah, and Feliz Navidad Too.Happy Kwanzaa, Season’s Greetings Happy Holidays to you. No matter how you celebrate this season I have love for you all!.Stay safe and enjoy your time with the people you love. #BlackBirdThePoet #Christmas2021
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Today marks the completion of my 52nd journey around Sun. Energy can neither be destroyed nor created it can only be changed in its form 18,980 days of wisdom! I’m thankful for the highs but must appreciative of the lows for it is in the dark hour we most value the light! #MIAGD
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Kudos to Jalen Hurts! Everyday is not always going to be sunshine and rainbows, but everything you want is just on the other side of HARD WORK, DEDICATION, and COMMITMENT!
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Stay positive and never forget, you always have the power to lead because we all have the power to influence!
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In our last 2 bowl games we have held our opponents to 65 yards rushing (Quick Lane Bowl 2017) and 53 yards rushing (Independence Bowl 2018)! #RushMenForever #TakeOverTheLineOfScrimmage
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26 years ago my first recruiting area was New York City. It was great to see some old friends on recruiting trail yesterday!
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UMass always has been and always will be a special place! Every day I left a part of my soul through blood, sweat, and tears at Warren P. McGuirk Stadium. We have a great group of young men currently doing the same. We look forward to seeing you on our campus! #UMassFootball.
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The 27th Edition of Coach Albert! Wisdom acquired through trails, tribulations, blood, sweat, and tears contributes to having no fear of the unknown! It is the darkness that makes the light most enjoyable. I’m still here….#ICarryALink #RushMenForever #UMassRushMen
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@ValdamarTBrower and I criss crossed the country with several stops in the Midwest this week. The recruiting trails took us through Orlando,FL to Anaheim,CA to Detroit, MI to Dayton, OH through Charlotte, NC in the last 72 hours! #UMassAlumni #RoadWarriors #UMassFootball
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Congratulations to Duke RushMan @_iamGS3_ on earning the distinction of Pass Rush Champ for Spring 2021!
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I came across some of my old college game film! Through blood, sweat, and tears I left my soul on every field my exchange was many great memories!.#RedRum #RushMenForever #UMass
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“The storms that come in your life are not meant to destroy you, they are meant to define you.” (Reflect, Release, Reset, Rest) -Battle Cry, Jason Wilson
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If you don’t enjoy what you are doing why waste this precious time we know as life! #DukeGang #RushMenForever
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My 51st rotation around the sun is complete! Today I’m celebrating this journey we call life. I value the wisdom acquired with each and every passing day. I’m far from perfect, yet perfection has never been my goal. #51CompletedRotations #Transcend #MyWhy
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Today’s Assignment: “THE STATEN ISLAND MISSION” Enter the land of Shaolin Island and form an alliance with the powerful Wu Tang Clan!
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Last night we had family date night at Red Rose in Springfield, MA. My family has adjusted well with the move back to New England. The only thing constant in life is change. Our ability to adapt to change dictates our success or failure. #FindAWayToWin
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OTD (December 23, 2000) 22 Years ago I proposed to my wife @lisaalbert97 at Rockefeller Center. Today we returned to the scene with our children. Enjoy this holiday season. #Christmas2022 #TheMasterOfMayhem
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My man Hap Zarzour, our Head Athletic trainer at Duke, is one of the best in the country! At 6 weeks removed from Bilateral Knee Replacements I’m feeling like I can rush the passer again (One Snap)! #RushMenForever #DukeGang #2ndToNone
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It’s a good thing @setforlaunch is a better run stopper than he is at dancing! #RushMenForever
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“During my time at Duke, Coach Cutcliffe refused to put locks on doors in the locker room. He would always say, “We don’t need locks. We need people we can trust.” This mentality meant we didn’t recruit some top athletes if we couldn’t establish trust.”.
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My kids were too cool to take a picture with Spider Man so I had to show them cool has many definitions! #BlackBirdThePoet #NoWayHome
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I would like to take this opportunity to thank my wife and kids for putting up with me during this football season! Through win streaks and losing slumps your love is never challenged! #NeverTooHighNeverTooLowAlwaysLoved
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I’m on the recruiting trails hitting all the top spots IN THE 5 BURROUGHS BEING MAD THOROUGH! 1st Stop BK…. #2024SpringRecruiting #UMassFootball
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I’m going to start a new series to promote an understanding of systemic racism. Everyday I plan on posting about a topic which established, promoted, or continues to support the system of racism. Things that need to be acknowledged, addressed, and ultimately changed. #Eracism.
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I fell in love with UMass as an 18 year old kid. 32 years later she still has every ounce of my heart and soul! #UMassAlumni #RedRuM #Smash #GameDay
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We lost a football game today, but being with my children helped me realize I have won in many ways; Thankfully, I will be ready to accept the challenges of the new sun tomorrow! #IWroteMyWayOut
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I’m glad Coach @BCCoachJReid was able to join us last night! Coach Reid was the Head Coach at UMass during my early years. He recruited a young kid from Paterson, NJ and helped me grow into a man! I’m forever grateful for his mentorship! #UMass #AFCA2020
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This picture of my family and I hours before my graduation from UMass will always be one of my most cherished memories. (My Mom always taught me to be early). I often go here when I need a reminder of who I am and on whose shoulders I stand! #NeverLowerYourCrown
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Thanks @UMassADBamford! I’m excited and look forward to being a part of the best staff in the country.
Welcome home, @coachbenalbert. Excited to have you back. #Flagship 🚩.
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We came up short yesterday but guess what? The sun came up again this morning offering new challenges and more opportunities to leave this world a better place! #DukeGang #RushMenForever
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Congratulations to Scott Frost and the Central Florida Football Team on winning the Chick Fila Peach Bowl! Shout out to Nebraska for allowing him to finish the season with his team! #TheWayItShouldBe.
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Today’s edition of the #2024SpringRecruiting Chronicles finds our main character, #BlackBirdDaPoet, on the Island of Shaolin where there is a legendary “Castle On The Hill” known for producing Grid Iron Legends! #Flagship #UMassFootball
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At least someone is happy to see me after a week on the recruiting trail. #CovidDogs #CodyAndMarley
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You certainly can get there from here and with a great degree from one of the best academic institutions in the world to go parallel with your experience for when the air goes out of the football! #DukeGang #RushMenForever
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Can you say, “Back To Back” ? My man DeWayne “Big Wayne” Carter is our #DukeDefenderOfTheDay for Practice 11 & 12. Great job developing into the #TipOfTheSpear!
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The #DukeDefenderOfTheDay for Practice #5 is @rj_oben! Great job setting the tempo today my man. #DukeRushMen
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I finally had a chance to meet the newest addition to our family!
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Spend your time doing something you enjoy and you’ll never work a day in your life! #ICarryALinkInMyPocket 🔗 #DukeRushMen
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Draw a line in the sand and fight for what you believe in! #UMassFootball #RedRuM #RushMenForever #NeverTooHighNeverTooLow #NTHNTL #UMassAlumni
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To the casual fan last night’s Super Bowl was “Boring”. To those who have an understanding of the game it was beautiful to watch two teams execute great game plans in all three phases. Ultimately the most physical more prepared team won. I enjoyed every second!.
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The Don Brown Football School at UMass was the place to be today! Everyday is a great day for football but today was perfect. #UMassFootball I commend all the young men who came to spend their day with us. #UMassRushMen #CampSeason2023
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It is officially Winter Break in New England. My daughter is with my wife visiting prospective colleges, so I get to spend the week with my son (The Monster Man) RushMan E ! I’m thankful to be his Dad. #DamnProud
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Today’s Words Of Encouragement:.I recruited this young man @UDFB78 years ago during my time at The University of Delaware. A fire loses nothing through igniting another fire! I encourage everyone to be the spark which ignites someone’s flame.
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@Coach_JimReid was the reason why I decided to attend @UMassAmherst. Through the years he poured himself into me and my development as a man, husband, father, and coach. It’s great to have him back here as a mentor for the next generation!@UMassFootball! #Thankful
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19 years ago I had the honor of coaching a young man named @ValdamarTBrower. It’s a great honor to have the privilege of coaching the #UMassRushMen with him now! Never Too High…Never Too Low #RushMenForever
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Our Spring Game will be held this weekend on the sacred grounds of Warren P. McGuirk Stadium! Come join us. #UMassAlumni #UMassFootball #RedRuM #Smash
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I’m damn proud of these young men! We overcame a great deal of adversity throughout the year and learned many valuable life lessons! #RushMenForever #NoWeakLinks
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A big Happy Birthday shoutout to @Ae9eas! Enjoy your day RushMan. #RushMenForever #MayasCupcakesGalore
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If you’re in Philly you have to hit Dalessandro’s for the best cheese steak! #BestCheeseSteakPhilly #MinuteMania
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Last night I was going through my journal and came across this entry from 13 years ago. There have been far too many missed family occasions to mention so today is your day. Happy Birthday Buddy. Daddy Loves you! #FamilyOverEverything
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I started my professional college career as an Academic Resource Coordinator at my alma mater in 1997, 26 years ago. My man Daryl Thomas and I spent quite a few evenings together during that first summer at the Dubois Library getting things in order. Now he is a business man!
HUGE shoutout to @SmokeyPitStop for coming by today in the snowstorm to feed our football family today. #Flagship 🚩.
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We have the best staff in the country because we have the best people; Good men who genuinely care for one another!. #DukeGang.#NationalSigningDay2018
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Everybody is excited about the Duke-UNC basketball game tonight. I’m simply excited to be able to hang out with my little girl! #DaddyDaughterDay
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Happy Holidays, Happy Hanukkah, .Feliz Navidad too .from my family to yours .Merry Christmas to you! . #BlackBirdThePoet
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