Checking In with Dan Adams '07

Where are they now? Where are some of the members of the Purple Pride who graced Fitton Field over the years? How did they get to Worcester in the first place? What are some of the special Holy Cross Football memories they carry with them? What would they say to the current contingent of Crusaders? Answers to these questions and more will be found as we "check in" with former HC gridders. 

Today let's check in with Dan Adams '07, 

Holy Cross Recruiting Guide

For those looking for the hard copy of the annual Holy Cross Football Media Guide, stop looking. Given the move to electronic delivery of almost every production, Holy Cross joins many other colleges in going online with this effort. Interesting that the production is designated a Recruiting Guide as opposed to a Media Guide, but what do I know. In any event, it looks to be a nice 21-page electronic delivery. Enjoy!!

Tri-Captain, Anthony Dimichele '11
(from goholycross.com)


2010 Holy Cross Football Recruiting Guide

University of Massachusetts Minutemen

When the football schedule was released back in 2007, I was delighted to see UMASS back on the slate. Sure, playing the New England Ivy League Schools in Harvard, Dartmouth, Yale and Brown is nice as there are plenty of natural ties and all schools are “like-minded institutions,” but not playing other FCS schools throughout New England always irked me. I always thought that two schools in particular—the University of New Hampshire and the University of Massachusetts—should be on the schedule on close to an annual basis. Holy Cross has more of an extensive history with the Minutemen than the Wildcats (HC has only played UNH 11 times, and not since 1984), so renewing the rivalry with UMASS is probably a game that more alumni are excited about. In the future, however, I hope UNH finds its way onto our schedule.

Are Scholarships Coming to the Patriot League?

The Sports Network covered the Patriot League's football media day earlier this week. While the upcoming season and pre-season awards always generate a lot of excitement, the major question on every PL fan's mind is whether the league will move to scholarship status for football. TSN provides a fabulous review, in writing, Decision on Scholarships Is Patriot League's Biggest Issue,

By Craig Haley, FCS Executive Director

Checking In with Chuck Doyle '86

Where are they now? Where are some of the members of the Purple Pride who graced Fitton Field over the years? How did they get to Worcester in the first place? What are some of the special Holy Cross Football memories they carry with them? What would they say to the current contingent of Crusaders? Answers to these questions and more will be found as we "check in" with former HC gridders.

Today let's "check in" with Chuck Doyle '86....

Checking In with Craig Cerretani '79

Where are they now? Where are some of the members of the Purple Pride who graced Fitton Field over the years? How did they get to Worcester in the first place? What are some of the special Holy Cross Football memories they carry with them? What would they say to the current contingent of Crusaders? Answers to these questions and more will be found as we "check in" with former HC gridders.

Today let's check in with Craig Cerretani '79.

Howard University Bison

At the conclusion of every Spring Practice (dating all the way back to the chilly nights in March) and the subsequent practices that will occur in Summer Camp in less than a week’s time, there is a resounding shout to the tune of “Beat Howard!” that comes from the new turf field behind the Hart Center. Ever since the conclusion of the 1^st Round FCS Playoff game against the Villanova Wildcats, a game that saw the Crusaders lose to the eventual national champions 38-28, the men in purple have been competing against and hitting only each other. 


With the class of 2010 seniors graduating (one of the most successful classes in recent memory), healthy competition for positions has pushed the team to new heights. Rest assured, once September 4^th rolls around, the season opener against Howard will feature a fiercer competition compared to the healthy one exhibited in camp. Being able to hit a different color jersey for the first time in over nine months always brings about a renewed sense of invigoration and energy. Now, let’s find out just what we can expect from the Howard University Bison.