Saturday, July 31, 2010
EFL Pre Game Press Coverage July 31st
PIERRE POTSDAM - Heading into the 2010 Empire Football League season, Silver and Black Raiders' coach Jim Compeau listed a boost in numbers as one of the ...
Press & Sun-Bulletin - 11 hours ago
The Dragons (1-2) look to rebound after going without a single point in each of their last two games, most recently against defending Empire Football League ... http://www.pressconnects.com/article/20100730/SPORTS/7300386/Broome+County+Dragons+host+Ice+Storm
Plattsburgh will look to extend its season-opening win streak to four games and remain atop the Empire Football League standings tonight when the Amsterdam ...
McKeever enters tonight's Empire Football League game against the Silver and Black Raiders having connected on 3-of-3 field goal attempts,
Sunday, July 25, 2010
EFL Post Game Coverage July 25
Red & Black posts second win of year
WatertownDailyTimes.com
ENDICOTT — Brian Williams carried the ball 13 times for 135 yards to guide the Watertown Red and Black to a 21-0 Empire Football League semipro football ...
http://www.watertowndailytimes.com/section/sports
WatertownDailyTimes.com
ENDICOTT — Brian Williams carried the ball 13 times for 135 yards to guide the Watertown Red and Black to a 21-0 Empire Football League semipro football ...
http://www.watertowndailytimes.com/section/sports
Moore leads North Stars to victory
By NICK ST. DENIS Staff Writer
PLATTSBURGH — The Plattsburgh North Stars put their passing attack in full gear Saturday night.
J.D. Moore tossed four touchdowns and amassed over 250 yards through the air in the Stars' 40-3 victory over the New York Stallions in the inaugural North Stars Hall of Fame Game at Plattsburgh High School.
J.D. Moore tossed four touchdowns and amassed over 250 yards through the air in the Stars' 40-3 victory over the New York Stallions in the inaugural North Stars Hall of Fame Game at Plattsburgh High School.
Staff report BURLINGTON, Vt. — The Amsterdam Zephyrs headed into their second game of 2010 knowing that if they...http://www.recordernews.com/Stories/68346866642879.php
EFL GAME OF THE WEEK
MASSENA SILVER & BLACK RAIDERS - WATERTOWN RED & BLACK - Massena High School
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Saturday, July 24, 2010
EFL Pre Game Press Coverage July 24
Press & Sun-Bulletin - 10 hours ago
The Broome County Dragons semi-professional football team will take on defending Empire Football League champion Watertown Red and Black at 7:30 Saturday ...
Plattsburgh seeks its third consecutive 3-0 regular season start when it hosts the New York Stallions tonight in Empire Football League action at ...
Sunday, July 18, 2010
EFL Post Game Coverage July 17
BurlingtonFreePress.com - 1 hour ago
The Vermont Ice Storm rode two first-half touchdowns to their first win of the Empire Football League season, defeating the Massena Silver & Black, 13-0, ...
The Empire Football League team did not get that elusive first victory Saturday night, however, as the Vermont Ice Storm picked up a 13-0 victory at Potsdam ...
Elijah Parks and Marvin Jenkins each found paydirt on the ground in the second quarter for Plattsburgh, which improved to 2-0 in Empire Football League play ...
Saturday, July 17, 2010
EFL Pre Game Press Coverage July 17
July 17, 2010
Depth no concern for Stars
Moore wins starting quarterback gig for Broome rematch
By RYAN HAYNER Staff Writer
PLATTSBURGH — When Plattsburgh faced the Broome County Dragons for the second time in 2009, the North Stars held a 17-7 lead at the half.
But an injury depleted an already thin secondary. The Dragons took advantage, stunning Plattsburgh with a 21-point onslaught in the fourth quarter en route to a 35-34 win.
The North Stars meet the Dragons at 7:30 p.m. tonight at Plattsburgh High for the first time since that tough loss, but depth is an issue of the past.
A deep and talented roster has already proven invaluable. When defensive tackles Chris Gibson and Kelsey Lenny missed last weekend's road game against Massena, much lighter defensive ends, Ryon Sorrell and Emmett Drollette, filled in.
The North Stars' defense limited the Silver and Black ground attack to just 36 yards on 29 carries.
"That's the greatest thing about this year with 50 guys on the roster," North Stars coach Pat Keleher said. "Last year, that could have been devastating. Because of the depth we have this year, we were OK.
"This year I have six corners, four safeties — and they're all good. To have that kind of depth, it's such an advantage."
The North Stars even have the rare luxury in the Empire Football League of depth at quarterback. After an open competition held through the first three games — one of which was a forfeit — newcomer J.D. Moore has officially earned the starting nod.
Moore, a former two-year starter at Wingate University, tossed two touchdown passes against the Silver and Black last weekend. Moore's collegiate experience at quarterback played a key factor in the coaching staff's decision to name him the starter.
"He understands how to read a defense and has a good sense of where to go with the ball," Keleher said. "He reads a defense and picks up on a blitz and knows the ball has to go to an open area.
"That comes with playing in a much more pass-oriented offense in high school and five years of collegiate training."
Ken Stay, last year's starting quarterback and former college safety, will see time at a number of positions including safety, tailback and special teams. He will also back up Moore at quarterback.
"The big thing about Ken Stay is he's a football player," Keleher said. "He's not a quarterback or a halfback or a safety — he's a football player."
Keleher said this is the first time he's had a true No. 2 quarterback.
Although Massena scored 14 unanswered points in the fourth quarter to make it a one-possession game in the final two minutes, gaffes by Plattsburgh were often the reason for Silver and Black touchdowns.
Massena got on the scoreboard on the last play of the half when a pass from Mike MacPherson bounced off of two leaping North Stars' defenders and into the hand of receiver Buddy Compeau for a 64-yard score.
The Silver and Black made it 27-14 when a snap went over Plattsburgh punter Chris Fish's head and a Massena defender fell on the ball in the endzone. Massena's final touchdown started with a 50-yard pass play to a receiver with no defender even remotely close thanks to a blown assignment.
A pass interference call put the Silver and Black on the goaline, and they scored to make it 27-21.
"Other than the two big plays in the passing game, I thought overall we played pretty well defensively," Keleher said. "I thought we played very well against the run."
Plattsburgh will play its first home game in more than a month tonight, and having the Dragons as the opponent gives the North Stars some added incentive.
"No question," Keleher said. "I know our team left one on the table. That was a game that we feel we should have won and were in control and let it get away."
But an injury depleted an already thin secondary. The Dragons took advantage, stunning Plattsburgh with a 21-point onslaught in the fourth quarter en route to a 35-34 win.
The North Stars meet the Dragons at 7:30 p.m. tonight at Plattsburgh High for the first time since that tough loss, but depth is an issue of the past.
A deep and talented roster has already proven invaluable. When defensive tackles Chris Gibson and Kelsey Lenny missed last weekend's road game against Massena, much lighter defensive ends, Ryon Sorrell and Emmett Drollette, filled in.
The North Stars' defense limited the Silver and Black ground attack to just 36 yards on 29 carries.
"That's the greatest thing about this year with 50 guys on the roster," North Stars coach Pat Keleher said. "Last year, that could have been devastating. Because of the depth we have this year, we were OK.
"This year I have six corners, four safeties — and they're all good. To have that kind of depth, it's such an advantage."
The North Stars even have the rare luxury in the Empire Football League of depth at quarterback. After an open competition held through the first three games — one of which was a forfeit — newcomer J.D. Moore has officially earned the starting nod.
Moore, a former two-year starter at Wingate University, tossed two touchdown passes against the Silver and Black last weekend. Moore's collegiate experience at quarterback played a key factor in the coaching staff's decision to name him the starter.
"He understands how to read a defense and has a good sense of where to go with the ball," Keleher said. "He reads a defense and picks up on a blitz and knows the ball has to go to an open area.
"That comes with playing in a much more pass-oriented offense in high school and five years of collegiate training."
Ken Stay, last year's starting quarterback and former college safety, will see time at a number of positions including safety, tailback and special teams. He will also back up Moore at quarterback.
"The big thing about Ken Stay is he's a football player," Keleher said. "He's not a quarterback or a halfback or a safety — he's a football player."
Keleher said this is the first time he's had a true No. 2 quarterback.
Although Massena scored 14 unanswered points in the fourth quarter to make it a one-possession game in the final two minutes, gaffes by Plattsburgh were often the reason for Silver and Black touchdowns.
Massena got on the scoreboard on the last play of the half when a pass from Mike MacPherson bounced off of two leaping North Stars' defenders and into the hand of receiver Buddy Compeau for a 64-yard score.
The Silver and Black made it 27-14 when a snap went over Plattsburgh punter Chris Fish's head and a Massena defender fell on the ball in the endzone. Massena's final touchdown started with a 50-yard pass play to a receiver with no defender even remotely close thanks to a blown assignment.
A pass interference call put the Silver and Black on the goaline, and they scored to make it 27-21.
"Other than the two big plays in the passing game, I thought overall we played pretty well defensively," Keleher said. "I thought we played very well against the run."
Plattsburgh will play its first home game in more than a month tonight, and having the Dragons as the opponent gives the North Stars some added incentive.
"No question," Keleher said. "I know our team left one on the table. That was a game that we feel we should have won and were in control and let it get away."
E-mail Ryan Hayner at: rhayner@pressrepublican.com
Sunday, July 11, 2010
EFL Post Game Press Coverage July 11 (update)
... in their season opener Saturday night, defeating the Oneonta-based New York Stallions, 37-23, in an Empire Football League game at Union-Endicott High.
WatertownDailyTimes.com - Matt Cordova - 1 hour ago
Williams completed just one pass Saturday night, but it proved to be the most important play of the team's Empire Football League regular-season opener.
July 11, 2010
Stars lend excitement to opening win
By RYAN HAYNER Staff Writer
POTSDAM — Pat Keleher could have done without such an exciting Empire Football League opening.
His North Stars held a 27-7 lead in the fourth quarter, but the Massena Silver and Black took advantage of Plattsburgh gaffes to score two touchdowns in a seven-minute span in the fourth quarter.
His North Stars held a 27-7 lead in the fourth quarter, but the Massena Silver and Black took advantage of Plattsburgh gaffes to score two touchdowns in a seven-minute span in the fourth quarter.
But Plattsburgh recovered a last-ditch onside kick and ran the clock out to hold on for a 27-21 victory over Massena Saturday at Sandstoner Park.
Historical society sets times for R&B event
FRIDAY, JULY 9, 2010ARTIC
LE OPTIONS
The Jefferson County Historical Society has announced times for various activities scheduled for Saturday's Watertown Red and Black event.
The doors open at 1 p.m., and a meet and greet autograph session with current and former players will take place until 2 p.m.
Special guest Pat Killorin, a former R&B player who was drafted by the Pittsburgh Steelers following an All-American career at Syracuse University, will be welcomed from 1:15-1:25 p.m.
EFL Post Game Press Coverage July 11
WatertownDailyTimes.com - Matt Cordova - 1 hour ago
Williams completed just one pass Saturday night, but it proved to be the most important play of the team's Empire Football League regular-season opener.
July 11, 2010
Stars lend excitement to opening win
By RYAN HAYNER Staff Writer
POTSDAM — Pat Keleher could have done without such an exciting Empire Football League opening.
His North Stars held a 27-7 lead in the fourth quarter, but the Massena Silver and Black took advantage of Plattsburgh gaffes to score two touchdowns in a seven-minute span in the fourth quarter.
His North Stars held a 27-7 lead in the fourth quarter, but the Massena Silver and Black took advantage of Plattsburgh gaffes to score two touchdowns in a seven-minute span in the fourth quarter.
But Plattsburgh recovered a last-ditch onside kick and ran the clock out to hold on for a 27-21 victory over Massena Saturday at Sandstoner Park.
Historical society sets times for R&B event
FRIDAY, JULY 9, 2010ARTIC
LE OPTIONS
The Jefferson County Historical Society has announced times for various activities scheduled for Saturday's Watertown Red and Black event.
The doors open at 1 p.m., and a meet and greet autograph session with current and former players will take place until 2 p.m.
Special guest Pat Killorin, a former R&B player who was drafted by the Pittsburgh Steelers following an All-American career at Syracuse University, will be welcomed from 1:15-1:25 p.m.
Saturday, July 10, 2010
Watertown Red & Black vs Ice Storm Live Webcast@ 7:30
This will be the first of this years (SAT. NIGHT EFL Game of the week) live webcasts starting at 7:30...
EFL Pre Game Press Coverage July 10
Plattsburgh Press Republican -
POTSDAM - The Plattsburgh North Stars open their 2010 Empire Football League season in Potsdam tonight when they take on the Massena Silver and Black at ...
Bryant fully expects to be one his main targets as the Red and Black begins defense of its Empire Football League title tonight against the Vermont Ice ...
The Ice Storm begin their regular season tonight on the road against the rival Watertown Red and Black, the defending Empire Football League champions.
