Category: Stony Brook Seawolves
Negron to start at QB for SBU, but Essington likely will see action
If Stony Brook plans to contend for the Football Championship Subdivision national title, backup quarterback Lyle Negron must play a major role. Negron is listed as the starter for the Seawolves' second-round matchup with third-seeded Montana State Satu… more »
Montana State defense hoping to stonewall Stony Brook
Montana State’s No. 1 priority this week? Zero in on Stony Brook running back Miguel Maysonet.
It’s easier said than done, based solely on Maysonet’s reputation as one of the truly elite running backs in the country.
Few teams have been able to ke… more »
Stony Brook's bruising back Coker tough to tackle
It couldn't have been fun for Villanova to first try tackling 230-pound battering ram Marcus Coker and then the shifty Miguel Maysonet in Stony Brook's 20-10 first-round Football Championship Subdivision playoff win Saturday. The Wildcats got hit 54 tim… more »
SBU's Essington likely out of playoff game
Stony Brook quarterback Kyle Essington was the runaway national leader in FCS passing efficiency this season, but he likely will watch the Seawolves' first-round playoff game against Villanova from the sidelines Saturday afternoon at LaValle Stadium. Co… more »
Stony Brook's powerful run game will challenge Villanova
When Villanova visits Stony Brook on Saturday in a first-round Football Championship Subdivision playoff game, the Wildcats will be facing a team with a similar offensive mind-set, one which likes to move on the ground but can be a threat passing the ba… more »
Stony Brook QB flourishes in East, South
Brea Olinda’s Kyle Essington is having a big year quarterbacking Stony Brook, at least when epic storms don’t come to visit.
Five college football players in a house with no electricity for most of a week.
If that doesn't make you anticipate Saturd… more »
Stony Brook, Albany to join CAA football in 2013
The Colonial Athletic Association expansion process appears to be accelerating, with College of Charleston officials debating a move from the Southern Conference and a report that Stony Brook and Albany will join for football in 2013.
Newsday reporte… more »
2011-12 Under Armour Athletics Directors of the Year Announced
Athletic Directors from Stony Brook, Liberty, North Dakota State and Montana State are among those honored.
The National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics (NACDA) announced the 29 winners of the Under Armour AD of the Year Award (ADOY)… more »
Could VMI be a compatible consideration for the CAA?
VMI has belonged to the Big South Conference since 2003. The Richmond-based CAA is seeking new members after losing VCU, ODU and Georgia State since early April.
Virginia Military Institute regularly assesses its conference affiliation and potential… more »
Essington ready to step in at QB for Stony Brook
Stony Brook University quarterback Kyle Essington had most of fall camp to prepare for his starting role. It comes Saturday night when the Seawolves (1-3) host Presbyterian (1-3) in the first Big South Conference game for both teams.
With starter Mic… more »
Stony Brook's Gowins Transfers to DII California University (Pa.)
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 »
Big South tiebreaker issue remains unresolved
When it was clear there was a good chance that Liberty, Stony Brook and Coastal Carolina would finish in a three-way tie atop the Big South football standings last November, confusion reigned. The team that allowed the fewest points in conference games… more »
Stony Brook Adds McIntyre, Hemphill To Coaching Staff
Stony Brook head football coach Chuck Priore has announced the addition of Bobby McIntyre and Lyle Hemphill to his staff on Monday.
McIntyre, who will coach the Seawolves’ linebackers, brings 30 years of coaching experience, serving in the same capac… more »
Big South Conference Announces Four-Year Extension With Stony Brook In Football
The Big South Conference Council of Chief Executive Officers has unanimously approved a four-year associate football membership extension with Stony Brook University, it was announced today by Big South Commissioner Kyle B. Kallander. Stony Brook first… more »
Sempier still gets a kick out of coaching
It's a picture-perfect dry and comfortable Saturday afternoon in mid-August. The Toyota Corolla – which has logged more than 160,000 miles while its driver traverses the Garden State in a never-ending quest to train kicking prospects – pulls up to the c… more »