In a crowded NFL draft field, it was tough for D-III guys to get much notice, but Joshua Onujiogu stood out at defensive end for Framingham State and Ben Beise did the same at tight end for UW-River Falls. Each will get a crack at the next level, plus a handful of others have received minicamp invites.
No matter how many times he tries to get out, they keep dragging him back in, as Tom Kelley is in his third stint as the Rams' head coach and is team is in first place in the MASCAC. Brian Lester has more.
Framingham State offensive coordinator Aynsley Rosenbaum was named head coach of the Rams, as announced by FSU athletic director Tom Kelley, the man he replaced.
Framingham, Mass. – Sophomore Adam Wojenski (Stratford, Conn.) tossed a 15-yard touchdown pass to senior Stephen Beahn (Spencer, Mass.) with 10 second remaining in the fourth quarter to rally the Framingham State football team from a three point deficit to a 39-35 victory over Western Connecticut State University in Massachusetts State Collegiate Athletic Conference (MASCAC) action at Framingham’s Bowditch Field.
Fitchburg, Mass. – Senior defensive back Jaquan Harris (Boston, Mass.) recorded five interceptions tying an NCAA single game record as the Framingham State University football team defeated Fitchburg State 32-16 in Massachusetts State Collegiate Athletic Conference (MASCAC) action at Elliot Field.
Framingham head coach Tom Kelley squared off against his son, Mass. Maritime assistant coach Mike Kelley. It's instances like this when the theme of family is readily apparent in football.
Framingham, Mass. – The Framingham State University football team trailed 14-6 late in the first quarter, but scored 23 unanswered points and kept the high scoring Cortland offense off the board for the final three quarters as the Rams defeated the Red Dragons 29-14 in non-conference action at Framingham’s Bowditch Field.
With Framingham State's team losing a couple of people who were close to the program, players are reflecting on the part of the game that doesn't take place between the white lines.
Derek Victory was a 5-foot-9 quarterback in high school. Nobody was clamoring for him to come to their campus and play football. But on Saturday, he eclipsed 5,000 career passing yards for Coast Guard.
Veteran Around the Northeast columnist Tom Haley showcases a new season full of marquee matchups and coaches vying to make it into the national spotlight. Here are his 10 games to keep a close eye on.
The Jumbos showed support for their teammate and his family's battle with Alzheimer's. Tufts players raised funds and awareness, then delivered a season-opening win on the road.
Framingham, Mass. – The Framingham State University football team received a school record 510 passing yards and five touchdowns from senior Matt Silva (Dracut, Mass.), but it was not enough as SUNY Cortland held off a late comeback from the Rams to secure a 61-49 victory in non-conference action this afternoon at Framingham’s Bowditch Field.
Contrary to the information it released a few weeks ago, the NCAA D-III football championships committee announced Friday that the Southern Athletic Association and Massachusetts State College Athletic Conference will not have automatic bids to the 2014 Division III football playoffs.
Framingham, Mass. – Junior Tevin Jones (Springfield, Mass.) caught three touchdown passes from quarterback Matt Silva (Dracut, Mass.) as the Framingham State University football team defeated Westfield State University 28-7 in Massachusetts State Collegiate Athletic Conference (MASCAC) action this afternoon at Bowditch Field.
Rams coach Tom Kelley thinks New England schools have become too isolated, but his senior running back makes Framingham a team that can expand its horizons.
Beverly, Mass. – The Framingham State University football team fell behind 14-0 in the first quarter, but rallied for 28 unanswered points to defeat Endicott College 35-23 this afternoon on the road at Endicott Stadium in the season opener for both squads.
You can count the players on the Framingham State roster from outside of Massachusetts on one hand . And you won't need your thumb. "It's awesome," star running back Melikke Van Alstyne said.
The New England Football Conference is splitting after the 2012 season, with the groups getting a second automatic bid after a two-year waiting period and taking one at-large bid away from the field.
Framingham, Mass. – Sophomore runningback 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 with a 14-7 win over Coast Guard on a bitter cold, windy and rainy day at Maple Street Field.
Framingham State's best returning offensive player was so far under the radar coming out of high school he originally went to a non-football school, to play lacrosse.
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.
Winning never gets old. Just ask the people at Mount Union or those associated with any perennial power. But when it's new, it can be downright intoxicating. Few appreciate winning more than the Framingham State players, coaches and fans.
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, while the loss drops the Seahawks to 1-2.
Onujiogu, Beise get NFL free-agent deals
May 02, 2022In a crowded NFL draft field, it was tough for D-III guys to get much notice, but Joshua Onujiogu stood out at defensive end for Framingham State and Ben Beise did the same at tight end for UW-River Falls. Each will get a crack at the next level, plus a handful of others have received minicamp invites.
