Categories: Northeast Conference, Bryant Bulldogs, Central Connecticut State Blue Devils, Duquesne Dukes, Robert Morris Colonials, Sacred Heart Pioneers, Saint Francis (PA) Red Flash, Wagner Seahawks
Hough not finished with football
The summer sun never fully sets in Finland, where Greg Hough went to keep playing football.
Not ready to quit the game but not quite NFL material when he graduated from Duquesne in December 2008, Hough, once a star fullback for the Dukes and at Pine-… more »
Another Blue Devil gets big football job
Steve Addazio was named interim head coach at the University of Florida when Urban Meyer decided he needed to take a leave of absence if not walk away altogether. Scott Pioli, one the architects of the New England Patriots success, is running the Kansas… more »
MU Hosts Super Bowl Day Of Events With Schroth School
Hawks visit Schroth School for day of football and fun
The Indianapolis Colts and New Orleans Saints weren’t the only teams celebrating the Super Bowl three weeks ago. Members of the Monmouth University football team hosted their own Super Bowl day o… more »
Monmouth Announces 2010 Schedule
Monmouth opens season on Sept. 4 with trip to face Colgate
Monmouth University Head Football Coach Kevin Callahan has announced the team’s 2010 schedule, one that features six home games and non-conference matchups against teams from the Patriot Leag… more »
Former Monmouth Star Austin Named To 2009 NFL Pro Bowl
Wide receiver makes it as a first year starter for the Dallas Cowboys
Former Monmouth University and current Dallas Cowboy wide receiver Miles Austin has been named to the 2009 National Football League Pro Bowl, league officials released on Tuesday.… more »
Former NFL All-Pro Chris Villarrial Named Head Coach at Saint Francis
Former National Football League All-Pro Offensive Lineman Chris Villarrial has been named the 25th head coach of the Saint Francis University football program, beginning immediately, Director of Athletics Bob Krimmel announced on Sunday.
A press conf… more »
FCS Teams like Monmouth Struggle with Cost of Fielding Successful Programs
Her office computer faces Kessler Field, so each day Marilyn McNeil, Monmouth University’s director of athletics, can observe the needs of her football program.
During fall practice, the scholarship-deprived Hawks file into a 16-year-old stadium whi… more »
Four Teams Here, All the Rest There
With two CAA teams dropping football, Maine and three other schools find themselves isolated.
They are fierce rivals on the football field.
Off the field, the universities of Maine, New Hampshire, Massachusetts and Rhode Island are about to come t… more »
Saturday's Gridiron Classic Peppered with Region Flavor
For the first time in 18 years, Butler will get a taste of postseason football action.
When the Bulldogs play Central Connecticut State on Saturday in Indianapolis, Northwest Indiana will be well-represented on the field, as seven local players -- le… more »
Blue Devils get the message in Indianapolis
INDIANAPOLIS -- When Central Connecticut’s football team arrived in Indianapolis Thursday night for the upcoming Gridiron Classic, the Blue Devils were greeted in the lobby of the team hotel by a sign congratulating them on their Northeast Conference ch… more »
Hofstra football decision a shock to Staten Islanders
Citing a lack of interest within the college community and increasing costs of operation, Hofstra University announced Thursday that it was terminating its football program. The move will free up $4.5M to enhance academic programs at the Long Island sch… more »
NEC Champion Central Connecticut Battles PFL Winner Butler in Fourth Annual Gridiron Classic
Winning a postseason game is about the only thing Central Connecticut State has yet to do on the football field this year.
As a result of their Northeast Conference crown, the Blue Devils will have an opportunity to add that feat to their 2009 resume… more »
2009 Gridiron Classic Preview
Butler will host Northeast Conference champion Central Connecticut in the fourth Gridiron Classic, Dec. 5. The Blue Devils won their third NEC title while posting a school-record tying nine victories in the regular season. It is CCSU’s first postseason… more »
Saint Francis Announces Resignation of Head Coach
Saint Francis University Director of Athletics Bob Krimmel announced on Monday afternoon that head football coach Dave Opfar has submitted his letter of resignation after eight seasons on the sidelines in Loretto.
Opfar helped guide a Red Flash progr… more »
FCS All-Conference Honors
All 14 all-league awards. (in progress)
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MVP Offense
Matt Nichols, Sr., QB, Eastern Washington
MVP Defense
Dane Fletcher, Sr., DE, Montana State
Newcomer of The Year
Zach Schrader, Jr., S, Sacramento State
Coach of the Ye… more »