Don’t count out these Holy Cross Crusaders just yet. They rallied for a 40-38 win over Bucknell Saturday. With a victory next week against Georgetown and a Lehigh loss, Holy Cross would win the Patriot League. Holy Cross finds itself with a 5-6 overall record, and shares a 4-1 league mark with Lehigh. The Crusaders faced a 21-3 deficit in the first half, and still found a way to win…….
By Dante Iafrate NEFJ Correspondent WORCESTER — In a gritty, rain-soaked contest, Yale edged out Holy Cross 38-31 in a game down to the final seconds. It was a contest defined by resilience, as both teams dealt with injuries, momentum swings, and challenging weather conditions. For Yale, it came down to a gutsy drive in the closing moments, capped by Nathan Denney’s second rushing touchdown with just 12 seconds left…….
By Samuel Chozick NEFJ Correspondent SMITHFIELD, R.I. — The Holy Cross Crusaders visited Smithfield, Rhode Island this Saturday to take on the Bryant Bulldogs in a non-conference matchup. Holy Cross claimed its first win on the season, in its second trip to Rhode Island in three games to start the year. The Crusaders sailed to a 43-22 victory, securing a 1-2 start, while Bryant fell to 1-2 with the loss….
By Ryan Barry NEFJ Correspondent WORCESTER — An overcast day at Fitton Field in Worcester, Massachusetts was the setting for a thrilling 21-20 win for the New Hampshire Wildcats (1-1) over the Holy Cross Crusaders (0-2). With 1:39 left in the game, the Crusaders had the ball on their own 20-yard line with a chance to win the game, trailing 21-20. A huge 32-yard pass from senior quarterback Joe Pesansky……
Jim Mora leads UConn into their home opener against Merrimack in Week 2. We recently gave our thoughts on Week 1 of the college slate. Here is our breakdown of the Week 2 games. Merrimack at UConn: Both teams have tough openers but the Warriors have the type of talent to go into Hartford and give the Huskies a scare. Duquesne at Boston College: Eagles should cruise in their home……
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All things considered, not a bad place to land for Holy Cross offensive lineman C.J. Hanson. On Saturday, the Kansas City Chiefs drafted Hanson in the seventh round with the 248th overall pick. The reigning Super Bowl champs bolstered their line with the 6-foot-5, 300-pounder, a player who can carve out a place for himself in the NFL. With the pick, Hanson became the first Holy Cross player to get…
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