Wardogs Football

The Minutemen will looking for revenge this Saturday, August 11th. The Boston Bandits up-ended the Minutemen by narrow victories last season. 1 during the regular season and 1 during the post. With the huge loss last week-end a top the two losses last year, The Minutemen will be looking for some pay back. Come and cheer on the Minutemen during their season home opener.

The Minutemen's Season Opener vs. the Lowell Nor'Easters ended up in a depressing loss. 38-0. With the tempature rising and the humidity unbearable, the Minutemen provided the 2000 NEFL Champs with a challenge despite the score. Rookie QB, Glenn Johnson, showed promise. The offensive line provided plenty of protection but 4 interceptions cost the "Men" dearly. The Lowell team capitalized on all ints. Rookie running back Damien Edwards and power fullback Jay "The Ram" Pearson, provided huge running plays. Rookie Slot Back, Glenn McCory, showed his talent in making great plays as well as Veteran, Vernald James. Veteran Tight End, Bruce Denietolis, showed his ability to make big things happen when needed. Although the offense worked well, they did leave the Defense on the field too long. Despite the extreme tempatures, the defense only allowed the Nor'Easters to power down the field one time which resulted in a field goal. Great plays were made by Rookie D-Ends, Anthony Neves and Aubry Souza. The line rotated with veterans, Dave Bishop, J.D., and Captain Ruben Costa. Veterans, Captain, Pete Canuto, Eric Riley, and Captain, Brian Johnson did a great job in their linebacker spots w/ Costa substituting in as well. DB's Roger Jallete and Mike Blair each scored ints. Veteran Jovan Smith and Rookies, Hippo Goldsberg and Dudley Macharie, proveided excellent performance in their DB position. Head Coach, Ronnie Lippett, as well as the other coaches, praised the team on their performance but reminded them that hard work would be needed to correct the mistakes.

The FIRST EVER NEFL "GAME DAY" PROGRAM has finally been completed and is ready for opening day. This year's program is a league wide program that contains information regarding the NEFL and each team throughout New England. A lot of hard work from each team went into the production of this project. Special thanks to Kevin Sheahan from Sheahan Printing, Woonsocket, RI, Gary Stiffler from Quebacor World, Westwood, MA, and Executive Editor, Ruben Costa.

The Minutemen will heading to Lowell this week-end to take on the Nor'Easters. The Nor'Easters were last years NEFL champs but the Minutemen will make them look like yesterday's news. The game will be held Sunday, August 2nd @ 2:00pm. Cawley Stadium 495 North towards Lowell. Take exit #38 At the end of ramp, go right, take next right onto Clark Rd., at the stop sign, take a left, pass shopping center, and take your 1st left into Cawley Stadium. For more info: Contact Ruben Costa 401-578-6099

When you see Jay "THE BATTERING RAM" Pearson, tell him you've seen the Minutemen Updates and "IT'S GOOD!!!" also that he looks good in tights!!!J/K -Teammate, Captain Costa #59