News: Coach Charlie Molnar said Marken Michel (leg) ran at "about three-quarters" speed during Wednesday's practice, but will have to practice on Thursday and make cuts if he is to make an impact on Saturday against Buffalo, according to Mass Live.com.
Analysis: Even if fully healthy, fantasy owners can avoid Marken Michel entirely.
News:Marken Michel (leg) had to be helped off the field on Wednesday with a lower leg injury, the Daily Hampshire Gazette reports.
Analysis: Coach Charlie Molnar considers Marken Michel "probable" for Saturday against Akron, but even if he is healthy he is not a good fantasy option.
News:Marken Michel had six receptions for 42 yards Saturday against Northern Illinois.
Analysis:Marken Michel now has 28 catches for 229 yards on the season, in six games played.
News:Marken Michel had six catches for 56 yards against Vanderbilt on Saturday night.
Analysis:Marken Michel now has 22 catches for 187 yards this season in five games played.
UMass' Michel Catches Five Passes vs. Bowling Green
News:Marken Michel had five receptions for 18 yards against Bowling Green on Saturday.
Analysis:Marken Michel now looks to be healthy after dealing with a shoulder issue, but the UMass quarterback situation will continue to hold him back.
News:Marken Michel (shoulder) expects to be at full strength for Saturday's game against Bowling Green, the Daily Hampshire Gazette reports.
Analysis:Marken Michel returned to action prior to UMass' bye after missing three games with a bruised shoulder. He is not a great fantasy option right now, but could be someone to watch in very deep leagues.
UMass' Michel Catches Three Passes In Return To Action
News:Marken Michel (shoulder) has three receptions for 31 yards Saturday against Western Michigan.
Analysis:Marken Michel missed the previous three games with a bruised shoulder. Even now that he is healthy enough to play, he is not a good fantasy option.
News: Coach Charlie Molnar expects Marken Michel (shoulder) to play Saturday against Western Michigan, according to the Daily Hampshire Gazette.
Analysis:Marken Michel has missed the last three games with this injury, and looks likely to have a long way to go before landing on the fantasy radar.
News:Marken Michel (shoulder) has been cleared to play Saturday against Ohio, according to the Daily Hampshire Gazette.
Analysis:Marken Michel has missed the past two games with this shoulder issue, and he is not a great fantasy option right now even if he is healthy enough to take the field.
News:Marken Michel (bruised shoulder) increased his practice workload on Monday but is still considered questionable for Saturday's game agaisnt Ohio, according to Mass Live.com
Analysis:Marken Michel has missed each of the last two games with this shoulder issue, and even if he was healthy he would not be a good fantasy option.
News:Marken Michel (shoulder) is considered doubtful for Saturday's game against Miami of Ohio, according to USA Today.
Analysis:Marken Michel missed last week's game against Michigan with the injury. Clearly, fantasy owners should have plenty of better options available even if he is able to play this week.
News:Marken Michel (shoulder) practiced some on Wednesday, according to the Daily Hampshire Gazette.
Analysis:Marken Michel misses last week's game against Michigan, and is considered questionable for Saturday's game against Miami of Ohio.
News:Marken Michel (bruised shoulder) wore shoulder pads but was still limited during Tuesday's practice, according to Mass Live.com.
Analysis:Marken Michel's status for Saturday against Miami of Ohio is unclear, but fantasy owners should have plenty of better options regardless.
News:Marken Michel (arm/shoulder) was held out of Monday's practice, according to the Daily Hampshire Gazette
Analysis:Marken Michel sat out last Saturday's game against Michigan, and has to be considered questionable for Saturday's game at Miami of Ohio at this point.
News:Marken Michel (shoulder) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against Michigan, according to Mass Live.com.
Analysis:Marken Michel is the team's leading receiver, with eight catches for 82 yards through two games this season.
News:Marken Michel (shoulder) missed practice on Tuesday for a second straight day due to a shoulder bruise, according to the Daily Hampshire Gazette.
Analysis:Marken Michel's availability for Saturday against Michigan is up in the air right now. Fantasy owners should have plenty of better options anyway.
News:Marken Michel appeared to have suffered an arm injury Saturday against Indiana, but coach Charlie Molnar said his removal from the game was precautionary, according to the Daily Hampshire Gazette.
Analysis: The injury does not appear to be a big concern for Marken Michel's status going forward, though a tough matchup against Michigan is a big concern for any fantasy owner considering using him.
UMass's Michel Leads Team in Receiving Against Indiana
News:Marken Michel had five receptions for 68 yards against Indiana on Saturday.
Analysis: The UMass offense looks likely to be inept all season, but Marken Michel could become worthy of a roster spot in deep leagues strictly on the potential for garbage time production.
News:Marken Michel had three receptions for 14 yards against Connecticut on Thursday night.
Analysis:Marken Michel may become worthy of consideration in MAC-only leagues at some point, but even owners in that format can avoid him right now.
News: Coach Charley Molnar said Marken Michel is in line to start going into the season, according to the Daily Hampshire Gazette.
Analysis:Marken Michel is unlikely to have much fantasy value this season, but the fact he could have a significant role for a team that may be passing a lot could give him some appeal in MAC-only leagues.
News: After missing the first day of practice on Friday due to travel complications, Marken Michel was on the practice field on Saturday according to Harry Plumer of Mass Live.com.
Analysis:Marken Michel is UMass' only returning wide receiver with more than one career catch, as he had three receptions as a freshman last season. He may be able to find some fringe value in MAC-only leagues this year, but fantasy owners should not hold their breath.
