2013-14 Endicott Football News
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Endicott Football & Team Impact Signs Vince!
February 03, 2014BEVERLY, Mass. – November 16th, 2013 will forever be a historic day for the Endicott football program that celebrated their second New England Football Conference (NEFC) Championship in four years. But only a few hours before the final whistle blew on the field at Endicott Stadium and the NEFC trophy was hoisted by the Gulls, a relationship with a special recruit and future member of the Endicott football program was just beginning. -
NEFC Academic All-Conference Released; 36 Gulls Recognized
January 23, 2014BEVERLY, Mass. - After first semester grades were finalized, the New England Football Conference (NEFC) announced their annual Academic All-Conference Teams which recognizes gridiron stars that have achieved a grade-point average of at least 3.0 with at least three semesters spent at one institution. Endicott set a program record with 36 student-athletes being named to the 2013 NEFC Academic All-Conference squad.
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Rushe Caps Off Awards Season with D3Football.com All-America Honors
December 20, 2013BEVERLY, Mass. - Endicott senior kicker/punter Dylan Rushe (Palos Verdes, Calif.) wrapped up a highly-decorated 2013 postseason and career with D3Football.com All-America Second Team honors, marking the third time he has appeared on an all-american list this year.
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Four Gulls Named to ECAC DIII North All-Star Squad
December 19, 2013CENTERVILLE, Mass. – Four Endicott seniors were named to the ECAC Division III North All-Star Team, raising their season total to 10 All-Region awards following the Gulls 8-3 season that saw them capture their second NEFC Championship and automatic bid into the NCAA Tournament. Kicker and punter Dylan Rushe (Palos Verdes, Calif.) leads the team with five All-Region awards to go along with his two All-American nods and conference accolades.
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Cooper, Gatzogiannis, Rushe To Represent Endicott on Team Stars & Stripes in Mexico
December 17, 2013GRANBURY, Texas – The 52 seniors from 27 Division III schools across the United States representing Team Stars & Stripes in the fifth annual Tazón de Estrellas (Bowl of the Stars) have arrived in Monterrey to prepare to face the CONADEIP All-Stars on Saturday.
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Dylan Rushe Becomes Program's First AFCA All-America Winner
December 16, 2013WACO, Texas – For the first time in program history, a star of the Endicott football gridiron has been named to the American Football Coaches Association (AFCA) Division III All-America Team as senior Dylan Rushe (Palos Verdes, Calif.) earned his second postseason all-american award as a placekicker. The AFCA, which has selected an All-America team since 1945, is voted upon by the nation’s head coaches and honors 11 offensive, 11 defensive, and three special teams players.
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Rushe Lands on BSN All-American Second Team as Placekicker
December 13, 2013BEVERLY, Mass. – Award season continued this week in NCAA Division III college football as Endicott’s highly skilled senior punter Dylan Rushe (Palos Verdes, Calif.) was recognized as a Second Team All-American by Beyond Sports Network (BSN), earning his second career all-american award after being previously named to the D3Football.com Second Team as a placekicker in 2011.
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D3Football Names Rushe and Matys to All-East Region Team
December 10, 2013BEVERLY, Mass. – D3Football.com released their annual All-Region teams and Endicott senior placekicker and punter Dylan Rushe (Palos Verdes, Calif.) and sophomore wide receiver Alec Matys (Woburn, Mass.) were named to the All-East Region squad for their efforts in leading the Endicott football team to an 8-3 record and their second NEFC Championship and NCAA Tournament appearance in four years.
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Rushe, Silva Named All-New England by Football Writers
November 26, 2013MANCHESTER, N.H. - The list of 2013 New England Football Writers (NEFW) Division II/III All-New England team have been named and Endicott seniors Dylan Rushe (Palos, Verdes, Calif.) and Jason Silva (Palatine, Ill.) were listed among the 28 honorees who will be honored at the annual NEFW Captains and Awards Banquet on Thursday, December 12th at the Montvale Plaza in Stoneham.
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Endicott Ousted from NCAA Tournament after 24-0 Loss at Rowan
November 23, 2013BEVERLY, Mass. – Playing in their second NCAA Division III Tournament game in program history as the automatic qualifier out of the New England Football Conference (NEFC), the Endicott football team matched up against a hard-running Rowan Profs squad out of the New Jersey Athletic Conference (NJAC) and lost 24-0 to end their season. The Gulls saw their 2013 campaign come to a close with an 8-3 overall record after posting an undefeated mark in league play and winning the NEFC Championship for the second time in four seasons.
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NEFC All-Conference Released; Gulls Garner Three Major Awards, 15 All-Conference
November 20, 2013BEVERLY, Mass. – The New England Football Conference’s (NEFC) top offense, second-ranked defense, and championship winning squad was well represented on the All-Conference Teams and Awards release as Endicott received 16 awards including Offensive Player of the Year, Defensive Rookie of the Year, and Coach of the Year.
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Football Set To Face Rowan In NCAA First Round
November 17, 2013INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. - The field of 32 for the 2013 NCAA DIII Football Tournament was announced Sunday evening, and the Endicott football team drew the Profs of Rowan University in their opening round match. Endicott, 8-2 on the season received an automatic bid to the NCAA tournament after winning the NEFC Championship this past weekend in a 24-0 shutout victory over Salve Regina.
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Rushe, Silva Claim Weekly Honors Following NEFC Title Game Efforts
November 17, 2013BEVERLY, Mass. - Senior kicker and punter Dylan Rushe (Palos Verdes, Calif.) and safety Jason Silva (Palatine, Ill.) were named Special Teams and Defensive Players of the Week, respectively, following their performances in Saturday's 24-0 win over Salve Regina to award Endicott the league championship.
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NCAA Selection Show (6:00 PM) to Unveil Endicott Football First Round Opponent
November 17, 2013INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – Saturday’s 24-0 win over Salve Regina to claim the NEFC Championship solidified Endicott’s position in the 2013 NCAA Division III Football Tournament. On Sunday, the NCAA Selection Committee will reveal the field of 32 teams including Endicott’s opponent in the First Round which will be played on Saturday, November 23rd at a location and time to be determined.
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Endicott Reclaims NEFC Glory with 24-0 Shutout over Salve Regina
November 16, 2013BEVERLY, Mass. – In a matchup of conference unbeatens to decide who would be crowned the 2013 NEFC champions and winners of the automatic bid into the NCAA Division III Tournament, the Endicott football team shutout Salve Regina 24-0 to capture their second NEFC title in four years in front of their home crowd at Endicott Stadium.
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Dylan Rushe Collects Third NEFC Special Teams Award This Season
November 10, 2013BEVERLY, Mass. - The NEFC released their week 10 award winners and Gulls senior kicker and punter Dylan Rushe (Palos Verdes, Calif.) was tabbed as Special Teams Player of the Week for the third time this season for his standout efforts in a 38-21 Endicott win over Western New England.
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Endicott and Salve Regina to Square Off For NEFC Title
November 10, 2013When the Massachusetts State Athletic Conference and Little East Conference affiliates split from the New England Football Conference following the 2012 season, it was thought that the championship game that had made the NEFC unique in Division III would be eliminated.
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Endicott Readies for NEFC Title Game with Win over Western New England
November 09, 2013BEVERLY, Mass. – The Endicott football team has one team left on their regular season schedule and their November 16th home game against Salve Regina will determine who takes the NEFC automatic qualifying bid into the NCAA Tournament. The Gulls will take a 7-2 (6-0 NEFC) record and a six-game winning streak into their showdown with the Seahawks after today’s 38-21 win over Western New England.
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Cooper, Dellorco, Silva captain Endicott football to unbeaten start in NEFC
November 07, 2013Local trio leading the way for Endicott team. Marcell Cooper has supplied stout defense at the point of attack, Greg Dellorco is a relentless presence on offense, and Jason Silva is a playmaker in the secondary.
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NEFC Names Pelletier Special Teams Player of the Week
November 03, 2013BEVERLY, Mass. - A balanced offensive attack and strong defense helped Endicott secure a 52-21 win over MIT on Saturday, but freshman Jake Pelletier's (Trumbull, Conn.) efforts on special teams earned him NEFC Special Teams Player of the Week honors.
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Endicott Beats MIT in Final Road Test of Regular Season
November 02, 2013CAMBRIDGE, Mass. – Thanks to a 528-yard offensive outburst and a defensive effort that kept their opponent scoreless for nearly 34 game minutes, the Endicott football team ran their win-streak to five games with a 52-21 victory over NEFC rival MIT. The Gulls improved to 6-2 (5-0 NEFC) and remain one of two unbeaten teams in the league along with their opponent in two weeks, Salve Regina.
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NEFC tabs Dylan Rushe as Special Teams Player of the Week
October 27, 2013BEVERLY, Mass. - Senior kicker and punter Dylan Rushe's (Palos Verdes, Calif.) 15-point performance in a 33-7 Endicott football victory over Coast Guard on Saturday helped the Gulls win their fourth straight game to remain unbeaten in league play. For his efforts, the NEFC named him Special Teams Player of the Week for the second time this season.
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Balanced Offensive Attack Leads Endicott 33-7 over Coast Guard
October 26, 2013BEVERLY, Mass. – The Endicott football team remains one of two unbeaten in the NEFC as the Gulls captured a 33-7 home victory over Coast Guard at Endicott Stadium on Saturday afternoon. Endicott benefited from 157 rushing yards and two touchdowns from sophomore tailback Spencer Walsh (Malden, Mass.) and 14 points from senior kicker Dylan Rushe (Palos Verdes, Calif.) who converted four of five field goal attempts.
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Well-Balanced Offense, Stingy Defense Lead Endicott to Third Straight Win
October 12, 2013DUDLEY, Mass. – The Endicott football team will go into their bye week riding a three-game win streak as the Gulls routed NEFC opponent Nichols 51-7 on the road to improve to 4-2 overall and 3-0 in league play. The Gulls offense showcased a well-rounded attack with three touchdowns through the air, three on the ground, and another on an 81-yard kickoff return.
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Frenette Presented with Division II/III Gold Helmet Award from New England Football Writers
October 09, 2013CAMBRIDGE, Mass. – The New England Football Writers’ Gridiron Club of Greater Boston presented their weekly Ray Gallant Insurance Gold Helmet Award winners for exceptional performances last week in both NCAA Division I FCS and Division II/III and Endicott junior quarterback Drew Frenette’s (New Bedford, Mass.) five-touchdown effort in a 53-28 win over Maine Maritime on Homecoming won the award.
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Cooper Collects First Career NEFC Defensive Player of the Week Award
October 06, 2013BEVERLY, Mass. - Senior defensive lineman Marcell Cooper (Dorchester, Mass.) was a key factor in Endicott's efforts to shutdown Maine Maritime's relentless running game in a 53-28 Gulls win over the Mariners on Homecoming. Cooper was named NEFC Defensive Player of the Week for his performance, the first weekly honor the captain has received in his career.
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Endicott Victorious on Homecoming 53-28 over Maine Maritime
October 05, 2013BEVERLY, Mass. – On Homecoming Weekend, the Endicott football was able to overcome a shaky first half performance by outscoring their NEFC opponent, Maine Maritime, 32-0 in the third and fourth quarters combined en route to a 53-28 victory over the Mariners on Saturday afternoon.
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Endicott Set to Induct Savitske and Jean-Paul into Hall of Fame
September 30, 2013BEVERLY, Mass. – On Saturday, October 5th, the 16th class to the Endicott Athletics Hall of Fame will be officially inducted in front of family and friends, alumni, current student-athletes, administrators, faculty, and supporters of the Blue and Green on Homecoming Weekend. This year’s class consists of All-American softball pitcher Robyn Savitske-Crosby ’07 and gridiron great Pego Jean-Paul ’08.
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Frenette's Week Four Performance Nets NEFC Offensive Player of the Week
September 29, 2013BEVERLY, Mass. – Endicott junior quarterback Drew Frenette (New Bedford, Mass.) threw for 308 yards with four touchdowns and zero interceptions in a 42-27 NEFC win over Curry last Friday night. For his efforts, the conference named the play-caller this week’s Offensive Player of the Week.
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Endicott Rolls Curry 42-27 in NEFC Opener
September 27, 2013MILTON, Mass. – In the first week of New England Football Conference (NEFC) play, the Endicott football team went on the road and handed league opponent Curry a 42-27 defeat as the Gulls evened their 2013 overall record at 2-2 while jumping out to a 1-0 record in their NEFC schedule. Gulls junior quarterback Drew Frenette (New Bedford, Mass.) threw for over 300 yards and four touchdown passes and sophomore running back Spencer Walsh (Malden, Mass.) rushed a season-high 149 yards and two scores to lead the offensive effort.
