Ivy League to participate in the FCS playoffs beginning in 2025

December 18, 2024

After a year-long process initiated by the Ivy League’s Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC), the Ivy League Council of Presidents has approved a proposal to participate in the NCAA Division I Football Championship Subdivision (FCS) playoffs beginning next season. The announcement is great news both for the Ivy League and college football in New England. Four Ivy League programs reside in New England. Brown, Dartmouth, Harvard and Yale. All four can……

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Brown announces in coming recruiting class

May 9, 2024

On Tuesday, Brown Football announced its incoming recruiting class. 28 new faces will be on campus in August for fall camp.  As usual, James Perry and his staff did a terrific job recruiting nationally and bringing in some terrific young men.  In a statement released by the University, Perry talked about the class and how excited the staff is to get them on campus.  “I am excited to welcome our 28……

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Segel: O’Brien proof that dreams do come true; can he lead BC back to prominence?

February 16, 2024

(Image courtesy of Victor Stefanescu / The Heights) By Alan Segel NEFJ Correspondent Chestnut Hill —Let’s be honest. When it comes to collegiate sports in New England in general and Boston in particular, the colleges take the lower tier in the sports pecking order. Yes, there is the phenomenon that is UConn basketball (men and women) and to some extent Providence College. However, these programs, while successful, have a local…

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Brown 30, Penn 26 – Bears defense comes up big in impressive road win

October 28, 2023

Image courtesy of Brown Athletics PHILADELPHIA- Brown Football is known for their offensive prowess but that narrative might change now because thanks to a stout defensive effort last night, the Bears upset Penn on the road, 30-26. The Bears defense intercepted Penn quarterback Aidan Sayin three times, including an Isaiah Reed interception in the end zone late in the game. A Quincy Eutsay sack on the last play of the……

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