ORONO — University of Maine standout defensive end Mike Kozlakowski didn’t give it much thought. On the first day of hitting in practice last August, he reached his arm out and felt it cramp up on him. “I had no idea what happened,” said Kozlakowski who figured he’d miss a few days of practice. “The […]
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H.S. Football: St. Hilaire named Winthrop/Monmouth football coach
Dave St. Hilaire knew how to make one team out of two schools long before Winthrop and Monmouth combined their football programs last fall. St. Hilaire, a long-time varsity and youth coach in the area, has been named head coach of the Winthrop/Monmouth football team, pending school committee approval on Wednesday night. St. Hilaire, 49, […]
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The Hot Corner: Rice’s case evidence of deeper problems
So let me get this straight: There is video evidence of Ray Rice dragging a semi-conscious female out of a hotel elevator, with a domestic violence arrest to support what I see, and I’m supposed to be righteously indignant with Roger Goodell and Stephen A. Smith? Way to go, America. Once again we’ve directed our […]
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Gronk paces himself
He didn’t cut sharply, run hard at defensive backs or participate in 11-on-11 drills. The oft-injured tight end for the New England Patriots is practicing at training camp but not ready for full activity as he continues his recovery from knee surgery. He’s not even sure he’ll play in the season opener Sept. 7. “I’m […]
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UMaine football players charged with underage drinking in Acadia
ORONO — Four University of Maine football players including projected starting quarterback Daniel Collins are facing alcohol violations — and anticipated discipline by the university. Acadia National Park rangers charged three players with underage drinking at Sand Beach over the weekend. A fourth, who’s 21, was cited for drinking in area where alcohol is prohibited. […]
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H.S. Football: Stoneton resigning to become Winthrop AD
WINTHROP — As a football coach, Joel Stoneton knows the timing of his departure couldn’t be worse. Personally and professionally, he realizes it couldn’t be better. Stoneton, 40, has resigned from coaching after 19 years with the Winthrop/Monmouth football program, the past 10 as head coach. He signed a contract Wednesday morning to become athletic […]
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Lobster Bowl: East airs it out for win over West
BIDDEFORD — The East opened the first half of the 25th Annual Maine Shrine Lobster Bowl Classic with a surgical 85-yard scoring drive. The West opened the second half with a plodding 86-yard touchdown march. That pretty much summed it up Saturday night. The West had to work for its offense. The East could strike […]
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Huddle Up: Lobster Bowl started strong 25 years ago, and keeps getting stronger
The first Maine Shrine Lobster Bowl wasn’t as close as its score would indicate. The West scored the first 24 points in a 24-12 victory at Thornton Academy’s Hill Stadium, the first of nine consecutive West wins. Matt Friedman scored the last West touchdown in the fourth quarter on a 46-yard run that ended in […]
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Lobster Bowl: Goff will be a Rambler on the field, a Mustang at heart
HEBRON — After Winthrop High School and Monmouth Academy decided to merge their football programs, a team meeting was set to get the cooperative effort off the ground. The programs weren’t just merging football players, they were merging identities, a dicey proposition for two schools that were still heated rivals in other sports. Before the […]
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Lobster Bowl: Thibeault likes his new digs
HEBRON — On a typical mid-summer day, Joshua Thibeault would be entrenched in the mud of a tidal flat, digging for clams. For the bulk of a rainy week of training camp, the Brunswick High School lineman has been digging into the muddy trenches at Hebron Academy, preparing for the 25th Annual Maine Shrine Lobster […]