Category: Columbia Lions
Cornell Loses Turnover Battle, Game to Columbia
NEW YORK, N.Y. — On Saturday afternoon at Wien Stadium, the 3,811 people in attendance at the Cornell-Columbia matchup witnessed two things that have never happened before in college football: Cornell senior quarterback Nathan Ford tossing four intercep… more »
Freeing up Ford Pays Dividends for Cornell
ITHACA — A little freedom has gone a long way for Cornell quarterback Nathan Ford.
The Big Red coaching staff left a lot of responsibility in the hands of its three-year starter during last Saturday's win against Dartmouth, and Ford responded with a… more »
Tavani Unhappy with 'Pards' Spotty Offense
Unit is banged up, inconsistent and in need of a jumpstart.
The Lafayette football team is five weeks into the season, and coach Frank Tavani should be pretty satisfied. The Leopards are, after all, 4-1.
But, the admitted perfectionist is far from… more »
Third-string RB Sparks Lafayette to 13-3 Victory Over Columbia
NEW YORK - Last Monday, DeAndre' Morrow walked into coach Frank Tavani's office in the Bourger Field House and asked about a possible position change.
"DeAndre' was our third tailback," Tavani said after his Lafayette College Leopards improved to 4-1… more »
Lafayette Travels to Columbia to Start a Five-Game Road Trip
EASTON - Realistically, the Lafayette College football team could not have anticipated a perfect season. The Leopards, no matter how well they played, knew they were in for a few harsh obstacles from the start.
On the other hand, the force with which… more »
Towson vs. Columbia Highlights
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Towson Explodes in Downpour over Columbia
Castor runs 37 times for 108 yards, scores two TDs in win over Lions.
Junior running back Matt Castor logged three career highs with 108 yards, 37 carries, and two touchdowns as he led the Towson to a 31-24 victory over Columbia in front of an announ… more »
Poor Special Teams Play Disadvantages Columbia Against Towson
Twice in Saturday’s game against Towson, the Columbia football team was able to put touchdown drives together only for the momentum to swing back to the Tigers on the ensuing kickoff. Kick coverage was an issue for the Lions in their loss on Saturday an… more »
Defense Looks Up Despite Columbia’s Opening Loss
It’s not often that a team can be outgained by more than 150 yards and still be in the game at the end. It’s also rare for that team’s defense to be described as a being “much improved.” However, that’s exactly how Fordham head coach Tom Masella describ… more »
Rough Second Half Downs Columbia in Sesason Opener
Quarterbacks Shane Kelly and M.A. Olawale both saw the field in Saturday’s 29-22 loss to Fordham (2-1) in the season opener for the Columbia football team. Columbia head coach Norries Wilson said he plans to keep it that way throughout the season.
“T… more »
Columbia Has New Faces and Uncertainty Heading Into 2008
The Columbia football team has a new attitude this season. It’s determined, it’s selfless, and it’s tough. And for a team trying to turn around a program, that’s exactly the attitude it needs.
The Lions went 1-9 and failed to win a game in the Ivy Le… more »
Palo Alto Players Will Help Kick off Ivy League Season
Ivy League football should have a few more fans from the local area this season as teams open play on Saturday. It's not just Palo Alto grad Nathan Ford's league any more.
Ford remains the top local athlete in the Division I non-scholarship conferenc… more »
Opinion: Lengthening Ivy Schedule Would Boost Columbia Football
Are you ready for some football?
I know I am. It is always a long, almost painful wait before Ivy League football season starts. And while the pros and D-I college ball are acceptable substitutes for the time being, there’s nothing like cheering for… more »
Patenaude Working His Way Up FCS Coaching Chain
Growing up in Taftville, Dave Patenaude had big football dreams. You know, the kind that take you far away and filled with success.
Today, Patenaude returns home to Connecticut as the offensive coordinator for Hofstra as the Pride opens its season ag… more »
The Ivy League: A Place Where it's Still All About the Game, Not the Money
NEW HAVEN, Conn. -- College football is a multibillion-dollar business. Television networks pay the Bowl Championship Series conferences millions of dollars to broadcast their games on an annual basis. Record attendance figures are being set every year… more »