Wednesday, February 18, 2009

Former Bridgton Academy Coach Recently Named Linebackers Coach for NFL's Detroit Lions

Former Bridgton Academy Football Coach Matt Burke (1998-99) has recently been named the next Linebackers Coach for the Detroit Lions. He most recently had spent the past 3 years with the Tennessee Titans as a Defensive Assistant/Quality Control, however when new Lions Head Coach Jim Schwartz was looking for a new LB coach he thought to look to a familiar face and received permission to interview Burke and obviously saw him to be a good fit and offered him the promotion.

Congratulations Matt and Best of Luck!!

Tuesday, February 10, 2009

Former Wolverine Gowins Named National Freshmen of The Year by College Sporting News




Former Bridgton Academy Wolverine Eddie Gowins fresh off his Freshmen season at Stony Brook University has been named the National Freshmen of The Year by College Sporting News. Gowins had already earned the Big South Conference Freshmen of The Year Honor as well as being named 1st Team All-Conference.

Gowins finished the season with 1,310 yards rushing. For the complete story click Here

Sunday, February 8, 2009

Coach Inzer in the Press

Here is a great piece on our own Coach Inzer.

He's an interesting background and we are glad to have him as one of ours.

Friday, January 30, 2009

Bridgton Academy Alum Enjoying Successful Career In NFL

Bridgton Academy alum Terry McDonough is enjoying a very successful career in the NFL as a key member of the Jacksonville Jaguars front office.

Check out the article here some really interesting connections through the New England Patriots and Bill Belichick himself!

Thursday, January 29, 2009

Former Wolverine Elects To Return For One More Season

Former Bridgton Academy Football player Tim Romano was faced with a tough decision, coming off a terrific year on the gridiron he is set to graduate this spring. However, since he missed his junior season as a medical redshirt he has the unique opportunity to return for a 5th year with eligibility...

Check out the entire story here

Friday, January 23, 2009

Wolverines Show Strengths In The Classroom

Fourty-Three members of this years Wolverines Football team recently have been acknowledged for their success in the classroom.

Taner Boucher, Nicholas Callioras, Robert Carbone, Nathan Cook, Jeffrey Fairbrothers, Alex Frazier, Matt Gallery, Travis Ianetta, Isaiah Kempf, Michael Lamarque, Jerry Nelson, Schuyler Waterhouse, Nathan Webb, and Thomas Whyld all earned High Honors.

The following each earned honors: Eric Agyeman, Sean Bostic-Sealy, Sean Brine, Pat Daley, George Dodd, Shane Ferguson, Stephen Ferriter, Kent Fessette, Anthony Fitts, Nadjee Harrigan, Buddy Leathley, Joe Madonna, Patrick McGrath, Patrick Miller, Alex Monetta, Joe Robichaud, Patrick Royce-Cloney, Mitchell Ryder, Korey Sullivan, Ethan Sylvain, Nicholas Thieme, Michael Wheeler, Jarrett White, and Robert Williams.

In addition the following players each received an individual honor for their performance in a specific subject: Joe Robichaud, Sammy Davis, Julian McClain, Ethan Sylvain, Shane McMahon, Anthony Fitts, Pat Daley, Alex Spradlin, Sam Cook, Marquise Ruffin, and Patrick Miller.

Tuesday, January 20, 2009

Coach Sullivan Heads To Washington

Bridgton Academy teacher/dorm parent/college counselor/football coach- Connor Sullivan is heading down to Washington for the Inauguration and was interviewed by our local CBS affiliate WGME 13 our of Portland. Click here for the video.
Late edit, the flash video has been updated and Coach is no longer in the clip.