2009 Huskies season awards announced
Head coach Rocky Hager has announced the winners of Northeastern's 2009 season awards, and John Griffin was voted the team's Offensive MVP, Jason Vega was voted Defensive MVP and Chris Byrne was voted Special Teams MVP. Other award winners included Elijah Harris, Tony Lott, Lloyd Clarke, Greg Niland, Mike Lukenda, Kevin Newhall, Jordan Batts, Kyle Hunte, Jocquez Fears and Craig Kenney.
• Read more (12/18/09)
Griffin, Newhall named New England All-Stars
Tailback John Griffin and offensive lineman Kevin Newhall were named to
the 2009 New England Football Writers Football Championship Subdivision
All-Star team. The team, which represents all 13 FCS schools in New England, will be
honored at the annual New England Football Writers Captains and Awards
Banquet on Thursday, Dec. 10, 2009 at Casa Di Fior in Wilmington, Mass.
• Read more (12/2/09)
Northeastern discontinues football program
Following an extensive review process,
Northeastern University has elected to discontinue its intercollegiate
football program. The decision is consistent with the university’s
strategic approach to prioritize programs and invest in signature strengths.
• Read more (11/23/09)
Griffin, Newhall named All-Conference
Junior tailback John Griffin and senior offensive lineman Kevin Newhall were honored with All-Conference selections, CAA Football announced Monday. Griffin, who rushed for a conference-best 1,009 yards this season, was named first-team All-CAA Football. Newhall, who played every game during his NU career, anchored the offensive line at multiple positions, mainly at right tackle.
• Read more (11/23/09)
Johnson earns CAA Football honors
Senior kicker Mat Johnson was named CAA Football Special Teams Player of the Week after a career day in Northeastern's 33-27 win at Rhode Island last Saturday. The Ankeny, Iowa native posted a career-high 15 points with a career-high four field goals and three PATs. Johnson blasted a pair of 42-yard field goals, which tied his career long.
• Read more (11/22/09)
