Archives for: October 2008, 28
Focused 'Cats Roll Over Towson
DURHAM — When asked last week about the school's impending 500th win, University of New Hampshire football coach Sean McDonnell said he enjoyed reflecting on the history and tradition of a program he first joined in the mid-1970s as a player.
But he… more »
UMass Minutemen Roll Over Bryant Bulldogs
The Massachusetts football team put last weekend's loss to No. 9 Richmond behind them really quickly.
It only took 1 minute, 39 seconds for senior quarterback Liam Coen and UMass' offense to respond in its 42-7 win over Bryant on Saturday.
"I was… more »
Redhawks Upset No. 19 Tennessee State in OT
Last week's near-miss at perennial Ohio Valley Conference power Eastern Illinois showed Southeast Missouri State's players they were getting closer.
The Redhawks finally finished off the job Saturday with one of their biggest wins since moving up to… more »
Shot Through the Hart: Yale QB Given No Time by Penn
NEW HAVEN, Conn. - After devoting substantial practice time to unleashing his throws quickly, Yale quarterback Brook Hart felt he was prepared to face the Penn defense.
He was wrong.
The 6-foot-5 sophomore, filling in for injured starter Ryan Fodo… more »
Georgia Southern Completes Incredible Comeback vs. Western Carolina
CULLOWHEE, N.C. --- Georgia Southern played 50 minutes of its ugliest football on Saturday.
Then, everything came into bloom for the young Eagles.
From the bleakest scenario, Georgia Southern rallied. Seven turnovers didn't stop it. Nor did the 13… more »
FCS title game could be moved
The Football Championship Subdivision title game may move to the eve of the Bowl Championship Series title game, starting with the 2010 season.
The proposal has been endorsed by the FCS committee and could be approved this week by the NCAA Board of D… more »
Turcotte Drives Maine
Stephen Cooper, Mike DeVito and Matt King all starred for the University of Maine football team. Cooper and King were both All-Americans, while DeVito was an All-Conference pick. All three have gone on to play professionally. Besides their impressive fo… more »
Lafayette LB Romans Questionable for Colgate Game
Linebacker injures hip, ankle in win over Fordham.
It's almost inconceivable to talk about a Lafayette football game without mentioning the defense, yet Saturday's 48-13 victory over Fordham had so many offensive story lines that the defense could ea… more »
Lehigh Takes Step Back Against Holy Cross
WR Yansane out indefinitely as Hawks get ready for Hoyas.
It's not as famous as some other football quotes, but Bill Parcells once said: ''You are what your record says you are.''
The record says Lehigh is 2-5, but Mountain Hawks coach Andy Coen s… more »
Opinion: Remaining Contests Will Test Eastern Illinois
RICHMOND, Ky. - No eight-win team has ever been denied a playoff spot in the Football Championship Subdivision.
Eastern proved that last year with its at-large bid following an 8-3 regular season.
But the Panthers won't get a chance to test that p… more »
Hail Mary Lifts Dukes over Villanova
VILLANOVA, Pa. - Trailing by two points with 4.3 seconds remaining, all that was left for James Madison was football's most desperate play - the Hail Mary.
Practice it all you want. Design it any way you'd like. It still comes down to how the ball de… more »