By Michael Najarian NEFJ Correspondent MILTON — It wasn’t a splash-play filled, offensive shootout, but for Tabor Academy, but it was good enough to get a win. Behind suffocating play on defense and some timely, big plays on offense, Tabor defeated Milton Academy 28-14 at Stokinger Field on Saturday. “I think our defense played unbelievable for all but maybe two snaps,” said Tabor head coach Jeff Moore. “We’ve put a……
Eastern Michigan 38, UMass 14 – Minutemen suffer first loss in front of largest crowd in 12 years
By Ryan Barry NEFJ Correspondent AMHERST – If you’re a UMass fan and you decided to wake up when September ended, boy would you be disappointed. After an incredible 4-0 start, the Minutemen laid an egg to start the month of October with a frustrating 38-14 loss to the Eastern Michigan Eagles. In front of a raucous 17,119 fans at McGuirk Alumni Stadium, the Minutemen failed to put together consistent…
Yale 41, Merrimack 24 – Dante Reno leads Bulldogs to comeback win on emotional day
Image courtesy of Sean D. Elliot/Getty ImagesBy Craig Boland NEFJ CorrespondentNEW HAVEN – With four minutes left in the fourth quarter, Yale running back Hugo Kemeni punched in a nine-yard touchdown to give Yale a 41-24 lead over the Merrimack Warriors, which would be the final score on what was an emotional day for the program. Notably, it was the only Yale touchdown where quarterback Dante Reno – who lost…
Syracuse 42, UConn 41 (OT) – Huskies come up just short against Orange
Image courtesy of UConn Athletics By Andy Close NEFJ Correspondent EAST HARTFORD – Heartbreak for the Huskies. UConn nearly pulled off its biggest single-game comeback since joining the FBS, but Syracuse’s Amari Odom hit Umari Hatcher for a 17-yard touchdown (the duo’s third of the game) on 4th-and-goal from the 17 in overtime. Odom ran in the two-point conversion after a roughing-the-passer penalty moved the try half the distance to…
CCSU 45, Wagner 14 – Blue Devils roll in home, NEC opener
Image courtesy of CCSU Athletics By Rob Gullo NEFJ Correspondent NEW BRITAIN — Behind a 42-point first half, Central Connecticut State University rolled to its first win of the season, defeating NEC opponent Wagner 45-14 in what was also the home opener for the Blue Devils. CCSU scored 21 points in each of the first and second quarters to gain a 42-7 halftime lead as the defense didn’t allow a…
St. John’s Prep 60, LaSalle 35 – Eagles make statement with interstate blowout
By Jose Rodriguez NEFJ Correspondent DANVERS — After winning the first three games to open up the season on the road, it was no different on their home turf Saturday when St. John’s Prep defeated LaSalle Academy 60-35. “I liked our explosiveness especial teams in our offensive times. I thought our defense was good, especially in the first half but a few too many mistakes that we needed to clean up,”…
Pinkerton 37, Concord 14 – Spellman’s big night leads Pinkerton past Concord
DERRY, N.H. — After breaking free for a 40-yard gain on his first carry of the night, Brady Spellman had a simple message for the Pinkerton sideline.
Catholic Memorial 35, Brockton 3 – Knights roll to big win over Boxers
BROCKTON- Catholic Memorial delivered a dominant performance to improve to 4-0 on the season, rolling past Brockton in a commanding 35-3 win. Bolstered by an explosive, multi-faceted ground game and a relentless defensive effort, Catholic Memorial controlled the tempo from start to finish.
Former Yale Coach Tony Reno passes away
Courtesy of Yale Athletics The Ivy League football community is mourning the loss of Tony Reno, former head football coach at Yale University, who died at the age of 52. Reno passed away after a battle with a rare neurodegenerative disease that led to his resignation earlier in the year, leaving behind an indelible mark on the program, his players, and the century-old traditions of Ivy League football. Taking the…
Boston College Four Down Preview: Boston College Eagles (2-2, 0-1) vs. SMU Mustangs (3-1, 1-1)
Image courtesy of ESPN Kickoff: It’s another difficult task for Boston College this weekend. The 2-2 (0-1 ACC) Eagles head down to Texas to face the No. 21 SMU Mustangs (3-1, 1-1 ACC) as 21-point underdogs. BC has nine players listed as ‘out’ on the latest ACC ‘availability report’ and have also dealt with a team-wide illness throughout this week. 1st Down: If BC is going to have any chancre,…