February 9, 2012
MASCAC Set To Add Football As Championship Sport In 2013-14
Buzzards Bay, Mass. -- A new era in gridiron excitement is set to begin shortly for the Massachusetts State Collegiate Athletic Conference, as football will become the league’s newest championship sport beginning with the 2013-14 academic year.
January 26, 2012
Four Rams Named to 2011 NEFC All-Academic Team
Framingham, Mass. — A total of 214 student-athletes, including four from Framingham State University, have been named to the New England Football Conference (NEFC) 2011 All-Academic Team as announced by the conference office this morning.
January 23, 2012
42 Rams Named to Fall 2011 MASCAC All-Academic Team
Buzzards Bay, Mass. — A total of 500 student-athletes, including 42 from Framingham State University, have been honored by the Massachusetts State Collegiate Athletic Conference with selection to the league’s Fall 2011 All-Academic Team as announced by MASCAC Commissioner Angela Baumann.
January 12, 2012
McCarthy and Van Alstyne Selected to ECAC All-Star Team
Centerville, Mass. – Framingham State University wide receiver James McCarthy (Newton, Mass.) and running back Melikke Van Alstyne (Salem, Mass.) have been selected to the Eastern College Athletic Conference (ECAC) Division III North Region All-Star football team.
December 20, 2011
Kelley Named Division II-III Head Coach of the Year by the Gridiron Club of Greater Boston
Boston, Mass. – Framingham State University head football coach Tom Kelley has been selected the 2011 Division II-III Head Coach of the Year by the Gridiron Club of Greater Boston. Kelley will receive the award on Thursday, January 12th, 2012 at the Gridiron Club’s annual Bob Whelan College Football Awards Night at the Westin Hotel in Waltham.
December 15, 2011
Boston Globe - Revere’s Tyrone Figueroa has found a home on gridiron, court at Framingham State
For Tyrone Figueroa, the road from rough-edged East Boston to the calm of the suburban school on the hill, at Framingham State University, was not paved with gold.
December 11, 2011
McCarthy Named 2011 Division III Senior Classic CRONS Player of the Game
Salem, VA – Framingham State University senior wide receiver James McCarthy (Newton, Mass.) was named the CRONS Player of the Game at the 2011 Division III Senior Classic on Friday night. McCarthy and the North squad defeated the South 27-14 in the game.
December 5, 2011
Van Alstyne and Muirhead Named to D3football.com All-East Region Teams
Framingham, Mass. – Sophomore running back Melikke Van Alstyne (Salem, Mass.) and junior defensive tackle James Muirhead (Middleboro, Mass.) have been named to the D3football.com 2011 All-East Region Team. Van Alstyne has been named to the second team and Muirhead the third as a total of 78 players were chosen for the teams,
November 28, 2011
Fox and Van Alstyne Named to 2011 New England Football Writers Division II/III All-New England Team
Framingham, Mass. – Sophomore running back Melikke Van Alstyne (Salem, Mass.) and senior offensive tackle Dan Fox (Tyngsboro, Mass.) are among 28 players representing 20 different teams who have been named to the 2011 New England Football Writers (NEFW) Division II/III All-New England Team.
November 13, 2011
Football Falls 20-13 in Overtime in NEFC Championship Game
Springfield, Mass. – Senior quarterback Bryce Brown (Guilford, CT) ran 12 yards for the winning touchdown in overtime as Western New England rallied for a 20-13 victory over Framingham State Saturday afternoon to capture its first New England Football Conference (NEFC) Championship.
November 11, 2011
11 Rams Named NEFC All-Bogan Division – Van Alstyne and Fox Win Major Awards
Framingham, Mass. – Sophomore running back Melikke Van Alstyne (Salem, Mass.) was selected the 2011 Bogan Division Offensive Player of the Year and senior offensive tackle Dan Fox (Tyngsboro, Mass.) was named the Bogan Division Offensive Lineman of the Year and 11 Framingham State University football players have been named to the 2011 New England Football Conference (NEFC) All-Bogan Division Team in voting conducted by the divison’s coaches and announced by the conference office this morning.
November 5, 2011
Van Alstyne Breaks Career Rushing Record in Loss at Worcester State
Worcester, Mass. – Sophomore running back Melikke Van Alstyne (Salem, Mass.) became the FSU all-time leading rusher as he rushed for 158 yards on 28 carries with a pair of touchdowns as the Rams were handed their first divisional loss today 27-13 by Worcester State in New England Football Conference (NEFC) Bogan Division action at Coughlin Field.
October 29, 2011
Football Captures Bogan Division with 14-7 Win over Coast Guard
Framingham, Mass. – Sophomore running back Melikke Van Alstyne (Salem, Mass.) carried 39 times for 180 yards and two touchdowns as the Framingham State University football team clinched its first ever New England Football Conference (NEFC) Bogan Division title with a 14-7 win over Coast Guard on a bitter cold, windy and rainy day at Maple Street Field.
October 22, 2011
Football Holds off Late Surge for 27-24 Win over Westfield State
Framingham, Mass. – The Framingham State University football team stopped Westfield State on 4th down with 28 seconds remaining to hold off the Owls and pick up a 27-24 victory this afternoon in New England Football Conference (NEFC) Bogan Division action at Maple Street Field.
October 17, 2011
Van Alstyne Selected NEFC Offensive Player of the Week
Framingham, Mass. – Sophomore running back Melikke Van Alstyne (Salem, Mass.) was selected the New England Football Conference (NEFC) Offensive Player of the Week for the week ending October 15th after the Rams defeated Maine Maritime Academy 42-14 on the road Saturday afternoon.
October 15, 2011
Van Alstyne's Five TDs Leads Football to 42-14 Win at Maine Maritime
Castine, Maine - Tailback Melikke Van Alstyne (Salem, Mass.) pounded out 251 yards and five touchdowns to lead Framingham State to a 42-14 New England Football Conference (NEFC) Bogan Division win at Maine Maritime Academy's Ritchie Field on Saturday.
October 8, 2011
Football Soars to 41-7 Win over Fitchburg State
Framingham, Mass. – The Framingham State University football team amassed 325 yards of total offense as they defeated Fitchburg State 41-7 this afternoon in New England Football Conference (NEFC) Bogan Division action at Maple Street Field.
October 1, 2011
Van Alstyne Rushes for Four TDs and Defense Forces Four Turnovers as Football Defeats Mass. Maritime 26-0
Buzzards Bay, Mass. - Sophomore Melikke Van Alstyne (Salem, Mass.) rushed for 233 yards and four touchdowns to lead Framingham State to a 26-0 New England Football Conference Bogan Division victory over Massachusetts Maritime Saturday afternoon at Clean Harbors Stadium.
September 24, 2011
Football Holds Off Late Comeback by Bridgewater State for 28-20 Homecoming Victory
Framingham, Mass. – The Framingham State University defense stopped the Bridgewater State University Bears on a fourth down with 1:29 remaining in the game to preserve a 28-20 victory in New England Football Conference (NEFC) Bogan Division action in Framingham on Homecoming and Family Weekend.
September 17, 2011
Football Defeated 28-13 by Salve Regina
Middletown, R.I. - Sophomore running back Richie Edwards (Trumbull, Conn.) rushed for a game-high 138 yards and three touchdowns as the Salve Regina University football team overcame an early 6-0 deficit to defeat Framingham State University by a score of 28-13 at Gaudet Field this afternoon.
September 14, 2011
Silva Receives Gridiron Club of Greater Boston Gold Helmet
Cambridge, Mass. – Framingham State University freshman quarterback Matt Silva (Dracut, Mass.) received the Gridiron Club of Greater Boston College Division Gold Helmet award this morning at the New England Football Writers’ (NEFW) weekly luncheon at Harvard University’s Dillon Field House. Silva was honored at the luncheon along with University Division winner University of New Hampshire wide receiver Joey Orlando.
September 12, 2011
Silva Selected NEFC Offensive Player of the Week
Framingham, Mass. – Freshman quarterback Matt Silva (Dracut, Mass.) was selected the New England Football Conference Offensive Player of the Week for the week ending September 11th after the Rams defeated Nichols College on Friday night.
September 9, 2011
Silva Tosses Five TDs and Rushes for One as Football Defeats Nichols 54-13
Framingham, Mass. – Freshman quarterback Matt Silva (Dracut, Mass.) tied a school record with five touchdown passes and rushed for another as the Framingham State University football team defeated Nichols College 54-13 in non-conference action tonight at Bowditch Field. With the win, the Rams even their record at 1-1, while the Bison fall to 0-2.
September 3, 2011
Football Opens Season with 33-13 Loss at Defending NEFC Champion Endicott
Beverly, Mass. – The Framingham State University football team opened the 2011 season with a 33-13 loss non-conference loss on the road at defending New England Football Conference (NEFC) Champion Endicott College.
August 25, 2011
Milford Daily News - Changing Times at Framingham State
Tom Kelley remembers how it was at Framingham State College.
Heck, he was there at the beginning, in 1972 (perspective: three years before Carlton Fisk's home run for the ages). Nearly 40 years later, Kelley is still on campus at the school which has a new name (College out, University in) and a new outlook on football.
August 22, 2011
Football Projected to Finish Second in Bogan Division in NEFC Preseason Poll
Framingham, Mass. – The Framingham State University football team has been projected to finish second in the New England Football Conference (NEFC) Bogan Division in the conference’s preseason poll voting conducted by the league’s coaches.
August 15, 2011
McCarthy Named Preseason All-American
Framingham, Mass. – Senior wide receiver James McCarthy (Newton, Mass.) has been named to the D3 Senior Classic 2011 Preseason All-America Team. McCarthy, one of eight New England Football Conference (NEFC) players honored, was a first team selection
June 21, 2011
First Annual Youth Football Camp Sponsored by Framingham State
The first annual Youth Football Camp sponsored by the 2010 MASCAC and ECAC Northeast Bowl Champion Framingham State University football program will be held on July 25-28, 2011 from 4:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m. at Framingham State University’s Maple Street Field. The non-contact camp is open to players ages 8-15. Camp participants at all positions will work with college coaches to improve their skills through a variety of drills.
February 17, 2011
Kelley to be Honored by Master Sports as College Coach of the Year
Framingham, Mass. – Framingham State University head football coach Tom Kelley will be honored on Saturday, February 19th at Master Sports’ Lunch with the Legends as the 2010 College Coach of the Year.
February 17, 2011
Rams Place Seven on NEFC All-Academic Team
Framingham, Mass. – The New England Football Conference honored 244 student-athletes including seven Rams on the 2010 NEFC All-Academic Team as released by the conference on Wednesday.
January 31, 2011
43 Rams Named to Fall 2010 MASCAC All-Academic Team
Buzzards Bay, Mass. — Nearly 500 student-athletes, including 43 student-athletes from Framingham State University, have been honored by the Massachusetts State Collegiate Athletic Conference with selection to the league’s Fall 2010 All-Academic Team as announced by MASCAC Commissioner Angela Baumann this afternoon.
January 14, 2011
McCarthy & Pappagallo Named ECAC Division III North Football All-Stars
Framingham, Mass. — Framingham State University junior wide receiver James McCarthy (Newton, Mass.) and senior safety Anthony Pappagallo (Malden, Mass.) have been named Eastern College Athletic Conference (ECAC) 2010 Division III North Football All-Stars as announced this morning by the ECAC.
December 17, 2010
McCarthy to Receive Joe Zabilski Award from Gridiron Club of Greater Boston
Boston, Mass. - Gridiron Club of Greater Boston president Ray Gallant announced today that Framingham State University wide receiver James McCarthy (Newton, Mass.) has been selected to receive the 15th annual Joe Zabilski Award which recognized the top players in Divisions II and III. McCarthy is the Division III recipient, while Shawn Loiseau, a linebacker from Merrimack College, is the Division II winner.
December 9, 2010
McCarthy & Leone Named to D3football.com 2010 All-East Region Teams
Framingham, Mass. — Framingham State University junior wide receiver James McCarthy (Newton, Mass.) has been named to the D3football.com 2010 All-East Region First Team Offense and quarterback Kurt Leone (Marshfield, Mass.) has been named to the Third Team Offense as announced this morning by d3football.com. D3football.com has been honoring an All-East Region Teams for six years and McCarthy and Leone are the first Rams to receive the honor.
November 30, 2010
Leach to Receive 2010 New England Football Writers Nason Award for Senior Achievement
Framingham, Mass. — Framingham State University senior running back Dave Leach has been named the recipient of the 2010 New England Football Writers Nason Award for Senior Achievement. Presented since 1958 the Nason Award is awarded to the senior who has persevered against all odds to succeed in football. Leach is the first Framingham State University football player to receive the Nason Award which will be presented on December 9th at the
November 29, 2010
The Salem News - Salem's Van Alstyne racks up honors in first college football season
It might be a coincidence that Framingham State College had its best football season the same year that Melikke Van Alstyne arrived on campus this fall.
November 20, 2010
Football Defeats Norwich 27-21 in Overtime in ECAC Northeast Bowl
Northfield, Vt. —The Framingham State University football team rallied from a 14 point first quarter deficit to defeat the host Norwich University Cadets 27-21 in overtime in the ECAC Northeast Bowl Game played this afternoon at Norwich. The Rams, who were making their first ECAC Bowl Game appearance, finish their best season to date with a 9-2 record, while the Cadets finish 2010 8-3.
November 19, 2010
McCarthy & Pappagallo Named NEFW Division II/III All-New England
Boston, Mass. — Framingham State University junior wide receiver James McCarthy (Newton, Mass.) and senior safety Anthony Pappagallo have been named to the 2010 New England Football Writers Division II/III All-New England Team. McCarty and Pappagallo, who earn All-New England honors for the first time, are joined by 29 other players including eight from the New England Football Conference (NEFC) on the All-New England Team.
November 14, 2010
Football to Face Norwich in ECAC Northeast Bowl
Framingham, Mass. — The Framingham State University football team has been selected to participate in one of the seven 2010 Eastern College Athletic Conference (ECAC) Football Bowl Championship games. The Rams will face off against Norwich University in the Northeast Bowl which will be played on Saturday, November 20th at noon at Norwich. The Rams, who will be making their first appearance in an ECAC Bowl game, and Norwich both enter the game with identical 8-2 records.
November 11, 2010
Nine Rams Earn NEFC All-Division Honors – Pappagallo, Van Alstyne and Kelley Earn Major Awards
Framingham, Mass. — Nine Framingham State University football players have been named to the 2010 All-Division Team, head coach Tom Kelley has been selected the 2010 New England Football Conference (NEFC) Bogan Division Coach of the Year, senior safety Anthony Pappagallo (Malden, Mass.) the Bogan Division Co-Defensive Player of the year and freshman running back Melikke Van Alstyne (Salem, Mass.) the Bogan Division Offensive Rookie of the Year in voting
November 6, 2010
Leone, Van Alstyne and McCarthy Reach Milestones as Football Defeats Worcester 42-21
Framingham, Mass. — The Framingham State University football team was six for six on scoring chances in the red zone and forced three turnovers as the Rams defeated Worcester State 42-21 this afternoon at Maple Street Field in New England Football Conference (NEFC) Bogan Division action.
November 1, 2010
Leone Selected NEFC Co-Offensive Player of the Week
Framingham, Mass. — Senior quarterback Kurt Leone (Marshfield, Mass.) has been selected the New England Football Conference (NEFC) Offensive Co-Player of the Week for the week ending October 30th. Leone, who earns his first player of the week nod this season, shares Offensive Player of the Week honors with Endicott College junior running back Mike Lane.
October 30, 2010
Football Sets New Record for Wins in a Season with 34-13 Victory at Coast Guard
New London, Conn. - Senior quarterback Kurt Leone threw for 320 yards and tied the school-record with five touchdown passes leading Framingham State to a 34-13 win over Coast Guard in a New England Football Conference (NEFC) Bogan Division game.
October 23, 2010
Football Has Record Breaking Day in 48-27 Win Over Westfield State
Westfield, Mass. – Senior quarterback Kurt Leone (Marshfield, Mass.) completed 15 of 22 passes for 313 yards and four touchdowns and rushed for 45 yards and a touchdown to power Framingham State University to a 48-27 New England Football Conference Bogan Division victory over Westfield State University on Saturday afternoon in Westfield.
October 16, 2010
Maine Maritime Rushes Past Framingham State for 50-26 Win
Framingham, Mass. — Senior fullback Jim Bower (South Paris, ME) rushed for 285 yards and three touchdowns as the Maine Maritime Academy Mariners defeated the Framingham State University Rams 50-26 this afternoon in New England Football Conference Bogan Division action at Maple Street Field.
October 10, 2010
The Boston Globe - McCarthy back for Framingham State
James McCarthy is back on the football field at Framingham State College, catching passes and making plays. It’s been quite a journey for the junior wide receiver from Newton. He was sidelined most of his senior season at Newton North High in 2005 because of an injury, and then took up lacrosse after enrolling at the University of Massachusetts Boston, which doesn’t field a football team.
October 9, 2010
Van Alstyne Leads Football to 42-28 Win Over Fitchburg State
Fitchburg, Mass. – Freshman running back Melikke Van Alstyne (Salem, Mass.) rushed for 253 yards on 27 carries to lead the Framingham State University football team to a 42-28 win over Fitchburg State on the road today in New England Football Conference Bogan Division action.
October 3, 2010
McCarthy Selected NEFC Offensive Co-Player of the Week
Framingham, Mass. — Junior wide receiver James McCarthy (Newton, Mass.) has been selected the New England Football Conference (NEFC) Offensive Co-Player of the Week for the week ending October 2nd. McCarthy shares Offensive Player of the Week honors with Endicott College junior quarterback Phil Konopka.
October 2, 2010
Leone and McCarthy Connect for Five Touchdowns as Football Celebrates Homecoming with 48-20 Win Over Mass. Maritime
Framingham, Mass. — Junior wide receiver James McCarthy (Newton, Mass.) caught five touchdown passes from senior Kurt Leone (Marshfield, Mass.) as the Framingham State University football team defeated Massachusetts Maritime Academy 48-20 in a New England Football Conference Bogan Division tilt played this afternoon at Framingham
September 25, 2010
Football Cruises Past Bridgewater State 46-7
Bridgewater, Mass. - The Framingham State University football team dominated from start to finish, as the visiting Rams defeated Bridgewater State University, 46-7, in New England Football Conference (NEFC) Bogan Division action this afternoon in Bridgewater.
September 18, 2010
Defense Leads Football to 14-3 Win Over Salve Regina
Framingham, Mass. — The Framingham State University football team defeated Salve Regina University 14-3 today at Maple Street Field in a New England Football Conference (NEFC) cross-divisional game. This was the first time the two schools had met on the gridiron. With the win the Rams improve to 2-1 on the season,
September 13, 2010
Patterson Selected NEFC Offensive Player of the Week
Framingham, Mass. — Senior wide receiver Jason Patterson (Attleboro, Mass.) was the selected the New England Football Conference Offensive Player of the Week for the week ending September 11th.
September 10, 2010
Rams Score Late Touchdown to Defeat Nichols 20-19
Dudley, Mass. – Sophomore wideout Alex Avery (Milford, Mass.) caught a five-yard touchdown pass from senior Kurt Leone (Marshfield, Mass.) with 1:20 remaining in the game to lift the Framingham State University football team to a 20-19 win over Nichols College tonight to spoil the Bison’s home opener in New England Football Conference cross-divisional action at Michael J. Vendetti Field. Nichols
September 4, 2010
Football Falls to Endicott 33-27 in Triple Overtime Thriller
Framingham, Mass. — The Framingham State University football team suffered a heart breaking 33-27 triple overtime loss today to Endicott College in the 2010 season opener for both teams at Framingham’s Maple Street Field. The Gulls are now 1-0 on the young season, while the Rams are 0-1.
August 27, 2010
The MetroWest Daily News - Framingham State Setting Sights High
Framingham, Mass. - For the previous three seasons, the Framingham State University football team has focused on rebuilding its program. This year, however, rebuilding has become an idea of the past. Led by the first four-year class recruited by head coach Tom Kelley since
August 18, 2010
Football Selected to Finish Sixth in Division in NEFC Preseason Poll
Framingham, Mass. — The Framingham State University football team has been chosen to finish sixth in the New England Football Conference (NEFC) Bogan Division preseason poll in voting conducted by the conference’s head coaches. The Rams were tied for the sixth spot with Fitchburg State, while Curry College and Maine Maritime Academy
August 2, 2010
A New Era Begins As MASCAC Goes Collegiate
Buzzards Bay, Mass. - The start of the 2010-11 academic year has brought both excitement and change to the MASCAC, as the conference today officially announced it will change the word “College” to “Collegiate” in its acronym. The eight-member league will celebrate its 40th anniversary and begin its fifth decade of excellence by becoming the Massachusetts State Collegiate Athletic Conference, effective immediately.
