May 2, 2012
Bourassa, Brawn Honored by NFF
Two members of Maine Maritime Academy’s football team were named to the National Football Foundation & College Hall of Fame’s (NFF) 2012 Hampshire Honor Society, which is comprised of college football players from all divisions of play who each maintained a cumulative 3.2 GPA or better throughout their college career. Nicholas Bourassa and Christopher Brawn were recognized by the organization.
April 11, 2012
Mariners Select 2012 Captains; Announce Schedule
Members of the Maine Maritime Academy football team have elected their captains for the 2012 season. Senior linebacker, Joel Chadbourne, and senior defensive linemen Tyler Chamberlain, and Matt Hebert, were chosen by their peers to lead the squad.
February 9, 2012
New England Football Conference to Restructure
New England Football Conference Commissioner Sue Lauder has announced a restructuring of the Conference that will take place prior to the 2013 season. The NEFC, founded in 1965 by Bridgewater State College, Curry College, and Maine Maritime Academy, will function as an eight team league and will retain the NEFC’s automatic bid to the NCAA Division III Championship Tournament. The realigned NEFC will consist of Curry College, Endicott College, Maine Maritime Academy, MIT, Nichols College, Salve Regina University, the U.S. Coast Guard Academy, and Western New England University.
January 26, 2012
Nine Mariners Named NEFC All-Academic
Nine members of Maine Maritime Academy’s football team were named to the New England Football Conference’s (NEFC) All-Academic Team when it was released on Thursday. To qualify for the team a player must have completed three semesters at the same institution with a cumulative of 3.0 or better grade point average based on a 4.0 scale.
November 11, 2011
Brawn Named Academic All-District
Maine Maritime Academy senior linebacker, Chris Brawn, was named to the Capital One/College Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA) All-Academic District One First Team when it was announced on Friday. District One includes all of New England and New York State. All-District First Team selections advance to the Capital One Academic All-America ballot.
November 11, 2011
Four Mariners All-Bogan
Four members of Maine Maritime Academy’s football team were named to the New England Football Conference (NEFC) All-Bogan Division Second Team. Senior running back, Nicholas Bourassa, junior linebackers Joel Chadbourne and Brock Lawrence, and sophomore defensive lineman, John Regis were honored.
November 5, 2011
Week 9 Notes
Today’s game marks the ninth meeting between Maine Maritime Academy and The United States Coast Guard Academy. The series is tied 4-4. Maine Maritime has won each of the past three meetings. Coast Guard’s last win in the series came on October 27, 2007, a 38-34 victory in New London.
November 5, 2011
Coast Guard Cruises Past Mariners
Sophomore running back Tyler Hames (Milford, Conn.) piled up 219 total yards and a score, while senior Jarrod Owens (Monroe, Ga.) passed for 334 yards and four touchdowns, then ran in another to lead Coast Guard Academy to a 52-15 win over Maine Maritime Academy. The New England Football Conference Bogan Division win snapped a five-game losing streak for the Bears (2-7, 2-5 Bogan), while bringing the Mariners (4-5, 2-5 Bogan) season to a close with a fourth consecutive loss.
October 29, 2011
Week Eight Notes
Saturday's game marks the 47th meeting between Maine Maritime Academy and Bridgewater State. The Bears have a slight lead in the series, 24-22. MMA has won tow of the last three meetings, while the Bears have taken three of the last five.
October 29, 2011
Bears Blank Mariners
Justin Fuller (Berkley, Mass.) rushed for 143 yards and three touchdowns to lead Bridgewater State University to a 27-0 win over Maine Maritime Academy in New England Football Conference (NEFC) Bogan Division action on Saturday. The Bears (6-2, 4-2 Bogan) defense limited the Mariners (4-4, 2-4 Bogan) to 184 yards of offense in posting the first shutout of Maine Maritime since Coast Guard pulled the feat in a 3-0 win five years and one day ago.
October 22, 2011
Week Seven Game Notes
Today’s game marks the 39th meeting between Maine Maritime Academy and Massachusetts Maritime Academy. The Buccaneers hold a 21-17 lead in the series, but the Mariners have taken the last seven meetings – tying the longest streak in the series. Mass. Maritime has twice taken the cup ion seven consecutive seasons.
October 22, 2011
Mass. Maritime Takes Admiral's Cup
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October 22, 2011
Mass. Maritime Takes Admiral's Cup
Massachusetts Maritime forced nine turnovers in notching a 34-6 New England Football Conference (NEFC) Bogan Division victory in the 39th Annual Admiral’s Cup contest played Saturday afternoon at Clean Harbors Stadium. Senior linebacker Walter Butler registered seven total tackles, including a pair of sacks, and returned a fumble 48 yards for a touchdown for the Buccaneers.
October 15, 2011
Week Six Football Notes
Saturday’s game marks the 34th meeting between Maine Maritime Academy and Framingham State. The Mariners have dominated the series, leading 26-7. MMA has secured each of the last 10 meetings. The Rams last victory in the series came in the 2000 season finale, a 31-13 win.
October 15, 2011
Rams Run by Mariners
Tailback Melikke Van Alstyne 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. The win ended the Rams (5-2, 4-0 Bogan) ten-game drought against the Mariners (4-2, 2-2 Bogan), and leaves Framingham in the division’s driver’s seat with an unblemished record.
October 12, 2011
Rende Honored by ECAC
Maine Maritime Academy quarterback, Matthew Rende was named the Eastern Conference Athletics Conference (ECAC) Division III North Offensive Player of the Week for his efforts in the Mariners 36-34, double-overtime victory at Westfield State.
October 9, 2011
Rende Named Player of the Week
Maine Maritime Academy quarterback, Matthew Rende was named the New England Football Conference (NEFC) Offensive Player of the Week for his efforts in the Mariners 36-34, double-overtime victory at Westfield State. Linebacker, Brock Lawrence was named to the NEFC Weekly Honor Roll.
October 8, 2011
Week Five Football Notes
Saturday’s game marks the 25th meeting between Maine Maritime Academy and Westfield State. The Mariners hold a 14-10 lead, riding a six game winning streak over the Owls.
October 8, 2011
Mariners Capture Overtime Thriller
Senior quarterback Matthew Rende rushed for 151 yards on 21 carries and scored two touchdowns to lead Maine Maritime Academy to a 36-34 double overtime victory over Westfield State University in a New England Football Conference Bogan Division game on Saturday, Oct. 8.
October 1, 2011
Week Four Football Notes
Saturday's game marks the 22nd renewal of the series. Maine Maritime took a one-game lead in the series, 11-10, with last year’s win. The Mariners have taken five of the last six meetings including two-straight. The last pair played out in Castine. The last meeting in Worcester was a 32-31 win for the home team on October 11, 2008. MMA’s last win at Worcester came on October 7, 2006, 12-3.
October 1, 2011
Worcester State Topples MMA
Senior Tony Tokarz piled up 249 yards of total offense ad five touchdowns to lead Worcester State past Maine Maritime 39-22 in New England Football Conference Bogan Division action. The Lancers (5-0, 2-0) snapped a two-game skid against the Mariners (3-1, 1-1) to maintain their series lead, 12-10.
September 29, 2011
Bourassa and Robertson Named Athletes of the Month
Senior football player, Nick Bourassa (Jay, Maine), and first-year volleyball player, Sydney Robertson (Barnstead, N.H.), have been named the Mariners of the Month. The Maine Maritime Academy athletics staff selects the honorees that are recognized at the monthly gathering of the Mariner Club, sponsored by the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee.
September 26, 2011
Champeon and Regis Recognized
Maine Maritime Academy sophomores, Ian Champeon and John Regis, were named to the New England Football Conference’s (NEFC) Weekly Honor Roll when it was released on Sunday.
September 24, 2011
Mariners Cruise in Division Opener
Maine Maritime Academy exploded for 34 first half points en route to a 40-7 win over Fitchburg State in the New England Football Conference (NEFC) Bogan Division opener. The Mariners (3-0, 1-0) scored on each of their first five possessions, piling up 316 yards offense in the first half to the delight of the homecoming crowd. The early run on the scoreboard left the Falcons (1-3, 0-1) in a hole they could not escape.
September 23, 2011
Homecoming Weekend Game Notes
It's Homecoming Weekend in Castine and the 2-0 Mariners are set to host Fitchburg State (2-1) at Ritchie Field. Get ready for this week's game with the Homecoming edition of game notes.
September 18, 2011
Bourassa Named NEFC Player of the Week
Senior running back, Nick Bourassa was named the New England Football Conference (NEFC) Player of the Week for his role in Maine Maritime Academy’s 21-13 victory at Mass.-Dartmouth. Junior linebacker, Joel Chadbourne was named to the Defensive Weekly Honor Roll.
September 17, 2011
Bourassa Shines in Mariners Victory
A pair of Nick Bourassa touchdowns was the difference as Maine Maritime Academy knocked off Mass.-Dartmouth 21-13 at Cressy Field on Saturday. The Mariners’ (2-0) captain rushed for 100 yards and the day’s final two scores.
September 16, 2011
MMA Option Featured on ESPN's Grantland
Maine Maritime Academy's offense is the subject of a Chuck Klosterman feature on ESPN's Grantland.
September 15, 2011
Week Two Football Notes
Mass.-Dartmouth and Maine Maritime will square off on the gridiron for the 12th time. MMA holds a 6-5 lead in the series. Get ready for this weekend's game with week two notes.
September 11, 2011
Champeon, Hermes Recognized
Ian Champeon and Alex Hermes were named to the New England Football Conference (NEFC) Weekly Honor Roll for their parts in Maine Maritime Academy’s season opening win over Anna Maria College.
September 10, 2011
Runs Like a Champeon
Maine Maritime pounded out 510 rushing yards to hand a 42-13 setback to Anna Maria in the Mariners’ (1-0) season opener. Sophomore fullback, Ian Champeon rushed for 206 yards and a touchdown, while senior quarterback Matt Rende chewed up 170 yards of field, including a 70-yard touchdown run to deliver Chris McKenney his 50th career victory.
September 8, 2011
Week One Football Notes
The 66th season of Maine Maritime Academy football kicks off on Saturday against Anna Maria College. Brush up on your Mariners knowledge with this week's game notes.
August 22, 2011
Mariners Pegged to Top Bogan Division
The coaches of the New England Football Conference ‘s (NEFC) Bogan Division selected Maine Maritime Academy as the preseason favorites to advance to the NEFC title game. The Mariners picked up 58 points in the poll, finishing ahead of Framingham St. and Bridgewater St., which were neck and neck with 47 and 46 points, respectively.
August 15, 2011
Chadbourne Named Preseason All-American
Maine Maritime Academy linebacker, Joel Chadbourne (Westbrooke, Maine/Westbrook), was named to the 2011 Consensus Draft Services (CDS) Division III Preseason All-American Team when it was announced on Monday.
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Gleason, Goodwin and Huggins Set for Hall Indcution
Maine Maritime Academy and Mariners Athletics are proud to announce the selection of Ernold “Ernie” Goodwin ’61, Fred Gleason ’64, and W. Kent Higgins ’66 for induction into the William J. Mottola Mariner Athletics Hall of Fame.
