Among the many people happy to see middle linebacker Jake Trantin return to the William and Mary football team this spring were Scott Boone and Dante Cook. Boone is the Tribe's new defensive coordinator and linebackers coach. Cook was the temp doing… more »

The University of Maine football team endured some painful moments during 2010. The Black Bears finished 4-7 overall, 3-5 in the Colonial Athletic Association, and lost three games by a combined 10 points. Coach Jack Cosgrove believes the experien… more »

F - Football. Last season was a big disappointment for the entire Towson football team, but the arrow appears to be pointing up in 2011. Head Coach Rob Ambrose has rebuilt the program and appears to have the players necessary to become serious contender… more »

Doug Johnson has big shoes to fill, but he might just be the man for the job. Johnson, the former Toll Gate High School football star who spent two postgraduate years at Dean College, will suit up for the University of Rhode Island this season. As if… more »

Scott out as UR football coach after second DWI charge The earthquake that rumbled through central Virginia and along much of the East Coast on Tuesday wasn't the only seismic activity in the area. University of Richmond football coach Latrell Sco… more »

Matt Evans isn't big on preseason hype. He lets someone else handle that. "People always ask me if I'm worried about it or if it puts more pressure on me," Evans said. "It's something I've been doing my whole life, playing football. It comes natural… more »

The University of Massachusetts defensive secondary was young and pretty good last year. This year it is still young, but looking to make the leap to exceptional. “We’re young but very talented in the defensive backfield,” redshirt junior Darren T… more »

In his first year as the starter Dontra Peters led the University of New Hampshire football team in rushing. Now he wants to be more versatile. "Dontra right now is the No. 1 running back in our program," said coach Sean McDonnell. "He's a guy we wan… more »

Old Dominion quarterback Thomas DeMarco is eager for the football season to get started. Labeled as perhaps the best player in the Colonial Athletic Association by his coach, Bobby Wilder, the senior wants to show what he can do against top competiti… more »

Senior QB assumes job from star predecessors Kevin Decker finally has the keys to the car. After sitting behind R.J. Toman for three years, nearly transferring away from the University of New Hampshire two years ago, and submitting a highlight perfor… more »

University of Massachusetts football fans know former Minuteman running back John Griffin is battling for a job with the Cincinnati Bengals. They might not realize that the best UMass runner is still on campus. Jonathan Hernandez, who led the Minu… more »

Dae'Quan Scott hasn't played running back since his sophomore year at Robert E. Lee High School. Until now. During his redshirt freshman season at James Madison University, Scott started out at wide receiver. When the Dukes' offense was looking fo… more »

James Madison football coach Mickey Matthews looked around Bridgeforth Stadium on Friday as workers power washed, painted and put the finishing touches on expansion. He couldn't help but grin. "You have an SEC feel when you walk in the place," he… more »

FOR THE LAST 3 1/2 seasons, all Chris Whitney did was put together one of the most successful careers of any quarterback to play for Villanova. And the Wildcats have had their share of all-timers. In his 44 starts, they won 34 times, including that Foot… more »

Bellport native has hopes of playing in pro market. Former Stony Brook senior running back Eddie Gowins has transferred to Division II California University in Pennsylvania. “Eddie Gowins asked for and was granted his release from Stony Brook Univ… more »