https://ccsubluedevils.com en-us https://ccsubluedevils.com/sports/fball/2009-10/releases/204937022_1 Central Connecticut All-American running back James Mallory has been invited to attend rookie mini-camp with the Tampa Buccaneers beginning this Friday, April 30. Mallory, who led the Blue Devils to the Northeast Conference title last season, rushed for 1,352 yards and 16 touchdowns in his final season in New Britain. He was named an All-American and was a finalist for the Walter Payton Award, given each season to the top player in the Football Championship Subdivision. Tue, 27 Apr 2010 04:00:00 GMT https://ccsubluedevils.com/sports/fball/2009-10/releases/204937022_1 https://ccsubluedevils.com/sports/fball/2009-10/releases/204934630_1 The white team topped the blue squad 28-7 on Friday afternoon at the annual Central Connecticut State University Spring Football game at Arute Field. Junior transfer quarterback Gunnar Jesperson was named the game's Most Valuable Player after going 25-for-41 for 357 yards and three touchdowns. He also rushed for a score. The Blue Devils open the 2010 season on Saturday, Sept. 4 at New Hampshire at 12 noon. They will play five home games during the 2010 season. The home opener will come on Sept. 11 vs. Bentley. Fri, 23 Apr 2010 04:00:00 GMT https://ccsubluedevils.com/sports/fball/2009-10/releases/204934630_1 https://ccsubluedevils.com/sports/fball/2009-10/releases/204772394_1 Coach Mac sat down with us on Wednesday following the team's eighth practice of the spring. He discussed the new faces on the Blue Devil coaching staff and also what has been happenning on the field during the first couple of weeks of spring ball. The Blue Devils have a week and a half until the Spring Game, which will be held on Arute Field on Friday, Apr. 23 beginning at 1:30 p.m. The day will start with the ring ceremony honoring the 2009 Northeast Conference champion Blue Devils. Wed, 14 Apr 2010 04:00:00 GMT https://ccsubluedevils.com/sports/fball/2009-10/releases/204772394_1 https://ccsubluedevils.com/sports/fball/2009-10/releases/204906059_1 Head Coach Jeff McInerney and the Central Connecticut State University football team announced its 2010 schedule on Thursday. The Blue Devils, coming off their third Northeast Conference title in the last six seasons, won the outright NEC crown in 2009. They finished the year with a 9-3 overall record and a 7-1 mark in conference action. Central opens the season on the road at New Hampshire on Sept. 4 in Durham, NH. Thu, 11 Mar 2010 05:00:00 GMT https://ccsubluedevils.com/sports/fball/2009-10/releases/204906059_1 https://ccsubluedevils.com/sports/fball/2009-10/releases/204883534_1 Another former Central Connecticut State University football player is going to be sporting a new ring very soon. Mike Cerullo, a former running back with the Blue Devils from 1987-90, is an assistant coach with the New Orleans Saints. On Sunday night, Cerullo and the Saints defeated the Indianapolis Colts 31-17 to win the first Super Bowl in team history. Mon, 08 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT https://ccsubluedevils.com/sports/fball/2009-10/releases/204883534_1 https://ccsubluedevils.com/sports/fball/2009-10/releases/204880110_1 The Central Connecticut State University football team and Head Coach Jeff McInerney announced its 2010 recruiting class on Wednesday. The Blue Devils finished last season 9-3 and won their third Northeast Conference title in six seasons. The Blue Devils graduate a decorated senior class from the 2009 championship season, but a strong recruiting class will help the Blue Devils contend for another NEC title in 2010. In addition, three players have enrolled at CCSU in the spring and are already taking classes. Wed, 03 Feb 2010 05:00:00 GMT https://ccsubluedevils.com/sports/fball/2009-10/releases/204880110_1 https://ccsubluedevils.com/sports/fball/2009-10/releases/204862883_1 Head football coach Jeff McInerney was listed along with some of the biggest names in sports on Tuesday morning. The Hartford Courant named McInerney one of the top-10 figures in the state and regional sports scene for 2009. The fourth-year head coach led Central to a 9-3 overall record, matching the school-record for wins in a season, in 2009, and its first outright Northeast Conference football title. McInerney is joined on the list by Alex Rodriguez, Jim Rice, Chad Dawson and Joey Logano. Tue, 29 Dec 2009 05:00:00 GMT https://ccsubluedevils.com/sports/fball/2009-10/releases/204862883_1 https://ccsubluedevils.com/sports/fball/2009-10/releases/204859769_1 Senior running back James Mallory was named a Third Team AP All-American earlier this week. Mallory, who rushed for over 1,000 yards for the second straight season, led the Blue Devils to a 9-3 record in 2009. He was also named an ECAC All-Star earlier this week. Fri, 18 Dec 2009 05:00:00 GMT https://ccsubluedevils.com/sports/fball/2009-10/releases/204859769_1 https://ccsubluedevils.com/sports/fball/2009-10/releases/204858755_1 The honors continue to roll in for senior running back James Mallory. Mallory, the 2009 Northeast Conference Offensive Player of the Year, was named to the American Football Coaches Association All America Team on Wednesday. Mallory is the second Blue Devil in the last four seasons to earn the honor. He is only the second Central player to receive the honor at the FCS level. Wed, 16 Dec 2009 05:00:00 GMT https://ccsubluedevils.com/sports/fball/2009-10/releases/204858755_1 https://ccsubluedevils.com/sports/fball/2009-10/releases/204844489_1 The Central Connecticut football team ended its 2009 season with a 28-23 loss at Butler in the 2009 Gridiron Classic on Saturday afternoon. The Blue Devils, who finish the season with a 9-3 record, matched the school-record for victories in a single season in 2009. The Bulldogs of Butler finished the season with an 11-1 record, and won the Pioneer Football League. The game was the final one in the career of 12 seniors for the Blue Devils, who leave CCSU as the winningest senior class of all-time with 30 wins during their time in New Britain. Sat, 05 Dec 2009 05:00:00 GMT https://ccsubluedevils.com/sports/fball/2009-10/releases/204844489_1 https://ccsubluedevils.com/sports/fball/2009-10/releases/204844282_1 CCSU football fans have three different options to watch or listen to the Blue Devils in the Gridiron Classic on Saturday at 12 p.m. against Butler. The game will air on ESPN Radio 1410 live at 11:45 a.m. with Jason Page and Tom Pincince. The same audio feed will also be streamed on CCSUBlueDevils.com. You can also watch the game online, courtesy of ButlerSports.com. The Blue Devils are going for a school-record 10th victory, they enter the game with a 9-2 overall record. Fri, 04 Dec 2009 05:00:00 GMT https://ccsubluedevils.com/sports/fball/2009-10/releases/204844282_1 https://ccsubluedevils.com/sports/fball/2009-10/releases/204842279_1 Central Connecticut State University came away from the Northeast Conference football awards program as the big winner. Fresh off capturing their first-ever outright NEC title, the Blue Devils claimed three major honors and a league-high 10 all-conference selections. CCSU senior running back James Mallory garnered NEC Offensive Player of the Year accolades, Central's freshman linebacker Lawton Arnold secured the NEC Defensive Rookie of the Year honor, and the Blue Devils' Jeff McInerney took the NEC Coach of the Year award. Mon, 30 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT https://ccsubluedevils.com/sports/fball/2009-10/releases/204842279_1 https://ccsubluedevils.com/sports/fball/2009-10/releases/204840058_1 The Northeast Conference Champion Blue Devil football team will play Butler University in the Gridiron Classic in Indianapolis IN, on Dec. 5 at 12 p.m. You can show your support by joining the team at the game. The University has made arrangements for a special charter flight. The package includes round-trip flight tickets, bus transportation (to and from Bradley Airport as well as what will be needed in Indianapolis), and game tickets. The cost is $430 per person (excludes hotel accommodation and meals). The seats are limited and available on a first-come, first-served basis, so email now. The deadline is Monday, November 30 at noon. Wed, 25 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT https://ccsubluedevils.com/sports/fball/2009-10/releases/204840058_1 https://ccsubluedevils.com/sports/fball/2009-10/releases/204839778_1 Junior Alondre Rush has picked up a pair of defensive weekly awards following a solid performance in the Northeast Conference title-clinching victory on Saturday. Rush was named the NEC Defensive Player of the Week on Monday. Later in the day, he was named the CollegeSportingNews.com National Defensive Player of the Week. The Blue Devils (9-2, 7-1) topped St. Francis (PA) 14-13 on Saturday to claim the NEC title. They will face Butler in the Gridiron Classic on Saturday, Dec. 5 at 12 noon in Indianapolis. Tue, 24 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT https://ccsubluedevils.com/sports/fball/2009-10/releases/204839778_1 https://ccsubluedevils.com/sports/fball/2009-10/releases/204832191_1 The accomplishments and accolades are just beginning for senior running back James Mallory. On Monday, Mallory was named one of the 20 players on the ballot for the Walter Payton Award, announced by the Sports Network. Mallory and the Blue Devils won the 2009 NEC title with a 14-13 win at St. Francis (PA) on Saturday. He now has 1,243 yards on the ground through the first 10 games of the season. Mallory joins several of the nation's best student-athletes on the Payton Award watch list. Mon, 23 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT https://ccsubluedevils.com/sports/fball/2009-10/releases/204832191_1 https://ccsubluedevils.com/sports/fball/2009-10/releases/204839465_1 Fourth-year head coach Jeff McInerney was named a Sports Network Eddie Robinson Coach of the Year finalist on Monday. McInerney is one of 20 coaches in the nation on the FCS level to be named to the list. Voting for the winner will be conducted this week and the winner will be announced on Thursday, Dec. 17 during the 23rd Annual Sports Network Awards Dinner at the Marriott Hotel in Chattanooga, TN. Mon, 23 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT https://ccsubluedevils.com/sports/fball/2009-10/releases/204839465_1 https://ccsubluedevils.com/sports/fball/2009-10/releases/204838082_1 Junior Eric Richardson scored his second touchdown of the season with under three minutes to play in the game as the Central Connecticut State University football team won the Northeast Conference title with a 14-13 victory on the road at St. Francis (PA) on Saturday afternoon. Central finishes the regular season 9-2 overall, matching a school-record for victories, and 7-1 in the NEC to win its first outright NEC title. It marks the third time since 2004 that the Blue Devils have been NEC Champions. Sat, 21 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT https://ccsubluedevils.com/sports/fball/2009-10/releases/204838082_1 https://ccsubluedevils.com/sports/fball/2009-10/releases/204834687_1 Freshman linebacker Lawton Arnold was named the Northeast Conference Defensive Player of the Week on Monday, it was announced by the conference office. Arnold and the Blue Devils won at least a share of the NEC Football Championship on Saturday with an improbable 20-19 comeback victory over Monmouth in the final home game of the season on Saturday. Central is now 8-2 overall and 6-1 in NEC action this season, heading into the final regular season game on Saturday at St. Francis (PA). Mon, 16 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT https://ccsubluedevils.com/sports/fball/2009-10/releases/204834687_1 https://ccsubluedevils.com/sports/fball/2009-10/releases/204833523_1 Junior Josue Paul caught a 69-yard touchdown pass with 2:23 to play in the fourth quarter to cap a 20-point quarter for Central Connecticut and defeat Monmouth 20-19 on Saturday afternoon. The Blue Devils trailed 19-0 before scoring their first touchdown of the game with under 14 minutes to play in the fourth quarter. With the victory the Blue Devils improve to 8-2 overall and 6-1 in the NEC, and claim at least a share of the 2009 NEC title. It marks the third time since 2004 that Central has won at least a share of the NEC title. A win next week at St. Francis (PA) and Central can win their first outright league title. Sat, 14 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT https://ccsubluedevils.com/sports/fball/2009-10/releases/204833523_1 https://ccsubluedevils.com/sports/fball/2009-10/releases/204829070_1 Senior running back James Mallory rushed for 180 yards and three touchdowns but the Central Connecticut State University football team dropped a 32-27 decision to Wagner College on the road on Saturday afternoon. Wagner scored the game-winning touchdown with just 26 seconds left on the clock to move to 5-1 in league play, in a first place tie with the Blue Devils. Central drops to 7-2 on the season and 5-1 in the NEC with the loss. They return to action at home next weekend hosting Monmouth at 12 p.m. Sat, 07 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT https://ccsubluedevils.com/sports/fball/2009-10/releases/204829070_1 https://ccsubluedevils.com/sports/fball/2009-10/releases/204825844_1 Senior running back James Mallory and junior defensive back Dominique Rose were named the Northeast Conference's Offensive and Defensive Players of the Week, respectively, on Monday. The teammates helped the Blue Devils win their sixth straight game and move to 7-1 overall and 5-0 in league action with a 31-29 home win over Albany. The 7-1 start is the best since the 1973 season for Central. It marks the first time in its NEC history that CCSU has started 5-0. Mon, 02 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT https://ccsubluedevils.com/sports/fball/2009-10/releases/204825844_1 https://ccsubluedevils.com/sports/fball/2009-10/releases/204826391_1 Senior running back James Mallory was named a National All-Star by the College Sporting News on Monday. Mallory is joined by some of the nation's best student-athletes, after rushing for 204 yards and three touchdowns in a win over Albany on Saturday. Mallory also earned national honors for his special teams play earlier this season. Mon, 02 Nov 2009 05:00:00 GMT https://ccsubluedevils.com/sports/fball/2009-10/releases/204826391_1 https://ccsubluedevils.com/sports/fball/2009-10/releases/204824781_1 Senior James Mallory rushed for 204 yards and three touchdowns as the Central Connecticut State University football team won for the sixth straight game and improved to 7-1 overall and 5-0 in Northeast Conference play with a 31-29 victory over Albany. Mallory scored three touchdowns in the victory as Central beat Albany for the first since 2005 and snapped the Great Danes 18-game conference winning streak. Central takes to the road next week to face Wagner beginning at 1 p.m. Sat, 31 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT https://ccsubluedevils.com/sports/fball/2009-10/releases/204824781_1 https://ccsubluedevils.com/sports/fball/2009-10/releases/204821309_1 Central Connecticut State University freshman linebacker Lawton Arnold was named the Northeast Conference Defensive Player of the Week, it was announced on Monday by the conference office. Arnold and the Blue Devils improved to 6-1 overall and 4-0 in NEC play with a 24-23 victory on the road at Bryant on Saturday afternoon. Central remained unbeaten in the league, setting up a battle of the unbeaten teams this Saturday at 12 p.m. as the Blue Devils host 5-0 Albany. Fans can listen to the game live on ESPN Radio 1410. Mon, 26 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT https://ccsubluedevils.com/sports/fball/2009-10/releases/204821309_1 https://ccsubluedevils.com/sports/fball/2009-10/releases/204820136_1 The Central Connecticut State University football team improved to 6-1 overall and 4-0 in Northeast Conference play on Saturday with a 24-23 road victory at Bryant on Saturday afternoon. Bryant scored a touchdown with nine seconds left but missed the extra-point as the Blue Devils held on for their fifth straight win. Senior running back James Mallory rushed for 89 yards and the game-winning touchdown for CCSU. They play Albany at home next week in a battle of NEC unbeaten teams, beginning at 12 p.m. on Saturday. Sat, 24 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT https://ccsubluedevils.com/sports/fball/2009-10/releases/204820136_1 https://ccsubluedevils.com/sports/fball/2009-10/releases/204817110_1 Senior quarterback Hunter Wanket and sophomore defensive back London Lomax were named the Northeast Conference offensive and special teams players of the week, it was announced on Monday. Wanket had a career day and Lomax blocked a punt in the fourth quarter as the Blue Devils came from behind to defeat Duquesne 31-24 on Saturday in Pittsburgh. Mon, 19 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT https://ccsubluedevils.com/sports/fball/2009-10/releases/204817110_1 https://ccsubluedevils.com/sports/fball/2009-10/releases/204815566_1 Senior quarterback Hunter Wanket had a career day as the Blue Devils came from behind for the fourth straight game and defeated Duquesne 31-24 on Saturday afternoon in Pittsburgh. Wanket completed 15-of-20 passes for 233 yards and a career-high three touchdowns as the Blue Devils improve to 5-1 overall and 3-0 in Northeast Conference play. He threw for 200 yards and three scores after halftime as Central came from 11 points down for the victory. CCSU is back in action on Saturday at Bryant beginning at 1 p.m. Sat, 17 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT https://ccsubluedevils.com/sports/fball/2009-10/releases/204815566_1 https://ccsubluedevils.com/sports/fball/2009-10/releases/204812229_1 A pair of Central Connecticut State University running backs were honored by the Northeast Conference on Monday. Junior Brian Fowler was named the NEC's offensive player of the week, while senior James Mallory was named the league's special team player of the week. The Blue Devils defeated Robert Morris 42-21 at home on Saturday, and the teammates became the first pair of running backs to each rush for 100 or more yards in a single game since the 2000 seasons. Mon, 12 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT https://ccsubluedevils.com/sports/fball/2009-10/releases/204812229_1 https://ccsubluedevils.com/sports/fball/2009-10/releases/204812411_1 Senior running back James Mallory was named the national FCS special teams player of the week by The Sports Network on Monday. Mallory was named the Northeast Conference special teams player of the week earlier in the day. He blocked a pair of punts in addition to running for over 100 yards and moving into second place all-time at Central on the career rushing list. Mon, 12 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT https://ccsubluedevils.com/sports/fball/2009-10/releases/204812411_1 https://ccsubluedevils.com/sports/fball/2009-10/releases/204811198_1 Senior James Mallory and junior Brian Fowler each rushed for over 100 yards as the Central Connecticut State University football team topped Robert Morris 42-21 on Saturday afternoon in New Britain. The win is the seventh straight home victory for Central as they improve to 4-1 overall and 2-0 in Northeast Conference play. Fowler and Mallory became the first teammates to each rush for over 100 yards in a game since the 2000 season. CCSU returns to action next Saturday at Duquesne beginning at 12 p.m. Sat, 10 Oct 2009 04:00:00 GMT https://ccsubluedevils.com/sports/fball/2009-10/releases/204811198_1