Image courtesy of Holy Cross Athletics While UNH had to grind out a shootout victory over Fordham in the first round of the FCS playoffs a week ago, Holy Cross had the luxury of sitting back and watching the game unfold during its well-earned bye week. With so many fifth-year guys and guys that have helped build the program into what it is now, these bye weeks also provide a…
Images courtesy of UNH Athletics It’s not hyperbole to say that Saturday afternoon’s FCS second round showdown between New Hampshire and Holy Cross could be one of the best games in the history of New England college football. Swagger, confidence, history, great coaching staffs, local recruiting implications, a berth in the NCAA quarterfinals on the line, an undefeated season at stake, literally every story line you could think of is…
JUNFU HAN, DETROIT FREE PRESS Michigan stunned Ohio State once again yesterday, beating the Buckeyes 45-23 thanks to a huge second half in which they outscored them 28-3. Several New England high school stars played a pivotal role in the win. Former Brunswick star wide receiver and Greenwich, Connecticut native Cornelius Johnson made two big plays over the top to break the game open in the first half. Johnson finished…
Image courtesy of UNH Athletics By Jake Klein NEFJ Correspondent In its 11-game regular season, Fordham lost twice. First to Ohio, which scored 59 points. Then to Holy Cross, which scored 53. The Rams’ season finished third in NCAA history in total offense. They’re only beat when they’re outpaced. And outpace them UNH did, pulling ahead early and staying in front en route to a 52-42 FCS Championship First Round…
Image courtesy of @HCrossFB The list continues to grow. Holy Cross has racked up awards and national recognition all year long, but on Tuesday the list grew exponentially as Bob Chesney and the rest of the program enjoy a well-earned bye week before hosting a second round FCS playoff game at Fitton Field on December 3. The team earned a ridiculous 18 All-Patriot League selections for the 2022 season while…
Image courtesy of UNH_Football After winning a thriller over rival Maine to lock up a share of the CAA title, UNH will host a first round FCS playoff game against Fordham this Saturday. On Monday, head coach Ricky Santos spoke about the victory over the Black Bears and getting ready for a tough matchup against the Rams. The winner of that game gets a date with the No. 8 seed…
The final weekend of the regular season features a UNH playoff game and the season finales for Boston College and UMass. Here is our final poll for the regular season. 1. Holy Cross (11-0): The Crusaders took care of Georgetown and completed their first undefeated season since 1991. They have a first round bye in the FCS playoffs. 2. UNH (8-3): Wildcats bring the Brice Cowell Musket home after a…
Image courtesy of NCAA_FCS After finishing off the first undefeated season for the program since 1991 on Sunday, Holy Cross learned it will be the No. 8 seed in the FCS playoffs during the ESPn selection show on Sunday. The Crusaders will be off next weekend before hosting a playoff game for just the second time in school history the first weekend of December. Last year, the Crusaders hosted a…
Image courtesy of Holy Cross Athletics All year long, Holy Cross head coach Bob Chesney was always looking forward, never back. The Crusaders followed their coach week in and week out, quickly turning the page after each win. On Saturday afternoon, Holy Cross could finally stop to smell the roses a bit before the second season begins thanks to a 47-10 beatdown of Georgetown. The No. 6 Crusaders finish the…
its Week 11 in the football world. There are championship games and playoff games this weekend in high school football. College football is winding down with some big rivalry games and finally, the Patriots are back off a bye this weekend when they host the Jets. Here are our picks for this weekend. Jets at Patriots John: The Patriots domination of the Jets continues. Both teams have had two weeks…