Category: Lafayette Leopards
After Lehigh-Laf game, Does the Rivalry Live On?
It's the most played college football rivalry in the nation, a bitter fight that began in 1884 and continues every November. It's a rivalry that has been, at times, subdued, other times violent. And although Lehigh and Lafayette College students may swe… more »
Relief Pitcher - And Sometime Leopard Kicker - Leads By Example
Lafayette College baseball coach Joe Kinney likes his players to have a little toughness about them.
East Stroudsburg South graduate Kevin Reese fits the mold perfectly.
The Leopards' senior went to the Easton college to play football and baseball… more »
No Pain, Lot of Gain for Lafayette's Romans
Lafayette's inspirational linebacker pronounces himself fit for 2008.
It had been an awfully long time since Andy Romans was able to joyfully skip off the football field without grimacing through the pain of a nagging injury.
Lafayette's standout… more »
Leopards Working Toward Regaining Patriot League Title
As spring practice opens, Lafayette is already going hard.
A determined group of leaner, stronger Lafayette Leopards begin the quest for the 2008 Patriot League football championship today with the start of spring practice.
The Leopards are on a m… more »
Cops Want More Lehigh Patrols At Games
L. SAUCON TWP. | Six months before Lehigh University kicks off another football season, township police want underage fans to think twice before drinking during home games.
Township police are seeking a roughly $2,000 grant from the Pennsylvania Liqu… more »
A Familiar "Rivalry"
When Kyle Hayes and Mike Groome faced each other for the first time, they were pee-wees.
The next time they'll be on opposite ends of college football's most played rivalry.
Separated by 17 miles, Lafayette College and Lehigh University have playe… more »
Lafayette Hires Fein As Its New Passing Coordinator
The former Maine QB will also be the Leopards' quarterbacks coach. Plus, two Leopards end their football careers due to medical problems.
Lafayette has hired former Maine star Mickey Fein as its new quarterbacks coach and passing game coordinator.… more »
McCourt New Football Coach at Roman Catholic
It didn't come to any surprise to this Phialdelphia Daily News reporter, but Lafayette's legendary runningback will be, at 24, RCHS' new football coach next year.
Joe McCourt is Roman Catholic High's new football coach. Don't all faint at once.
On… more »
CT Recruit Hopes For Patriot League Football Chance
Pat O'Leary made his presence felt on defense for the Staples High football team. A senior outside linebacker, he was second on the team in tackles with 59 and earned First Team All-FCIAC honors. He also had a fumble recovery and a half a sack.
"I wa… more »
Streaming Out Loud, Lehigh and Lafayette Use Webcasts
Lehigh and Lafayette providing varsity game coverage over Internet, which is a boon to recruiting.
Lehigh University and Lafayette College are making it easier for fans to see their athletic teams live and in color, even when they can't make it to th… more »
College Coaches Live Nomadic Lives
Respected Express-Times columnist Ed Laubach talks about the new darling of the NFL Giants' coaching staff in Steve Spagnulo, coordinators at the FCS level, and Spagnulo's link to a little school in Easton, PA.
Bet you can't name the offensive and de… more »
'Pards assistant goes to Richmond
Lafayette offensive coordinator Faragalli takes job with Spiders.
The Lafayette football program found itself caught in a Spiders' web recently.
But, not for long.
Coach Frank Tavani wasn't surprised when longtime offensive coordinator and quar… more »
Lafayette's Padilla Preparing for Next Level
Lafayette All-America tackle Jesse Padilla turned 22 on Friday.
The celebration was tempered only slightly by the news Saturday he was not going to be the first Leopard to be invited to the NFL Scouting Combine.
Padilla had been cautiously optimis… more »
Lafayette Inks 28 Student-Athletes on National Signing Day
Players from eight states comprise the class of 2012, including 14 on offense and 14 on defense
EASTON, Pa. -– The Lafayette football coaching staff inked the commitments of 28 student-athletes who will join a Leopard program that has secured the Pat… more »
Leopards build 'excellent class'
Linebackers appear to be highlight of Lafayette's incoming group.
A big, strong offensive line and a solid corps of linebackers have long been staples of the Lafayette College football program.
With that considered, it's not surprising that Leopar… more »