http://unhwildcats.com en-us en-us http://unhwildcats.com/sports/fball/2012-13/releases/20130303drz4xv DURHAM, N.H. – UNH senior linebacker Matt Evans (Hanover, Mass.) was feted as the team MVP and had his uniform No. 52 retired as part of Sunday’s annual football team banquet at the Memorial Union Building. The event puts a bow on the 2012 season, a year in which the Wildcats posted an 8-4 record and reached the NCAA D-I Football Championship postseason for a nation-leading ninth straight season. Sun, 03 Mar 2013 05:00:00 GMT http://unhwildcats.com/sports/fball/2012-13/releases/20130303drz4xv 2013-03-03T05:00:00Z http://unhwildcats.com/sports/fball/2012-13/releases/201303016ux1ui DURHAM, N.H. – Sean McDonnell, head coach of the University of New Hampshire football team, announced Friday that Ricky Santos, the most prolific quarterback in UNH history, has joined the Wildcat coaching staff as the wide receivers coach. Fri, 01 Mar 2013 05:00:00 GMT http://unhwildcats.com/sports/fball/2012-13/releases/201303016ux1ui 2013-03-01T05:00:00Z http://unhwildcats.com/sports/fball/2012-13/releases/2013022519ushb INDIANAPOLIS - University of New Hampshire senior defensive tackle Jared Smith (Greencastle, Pa.) is competing Monday at the NFL Scouting Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium. Follow the day's activities at www.nfl.com. Mon, 25 Feb 2013 05:00:00 GMT http://unhwildcats.com/sports/fball/2012-13/releases/2013022519ushb 2013-02-25T05:00:00Z http://unhwildcats.com/sports/fball/2012-13/releases/20130218798166 RICHMOND, Va. – The UNH football program placed a league-high 24 members on the 2012 CAA Academic All-Conference Team, announced Tuesday by the league. The team is comprised of starters and important reserves with a cumulative GPA of 3.00 or better on a 4.00 scale for their entire academic careers. Mon, 18 Feb 2013 05:00:00 GMT http://unhwildcats.com/sports/fball/2012-13/releases/20130218798166 2013-02-18T05:00:00Z http://unhwildcats.com/sports/fball/2012-13/releases/201302080s6uj2 DURHAM, N.H. – Senior Jared Smith (Greencastle, Pa.) of the University of New Hampshire football team has been invited to participate in the NFL Scouting Combine, an invitation-only event that will be held Feb. 23-26 in Indianapolis and be televised on the NFL Network. Fri, 08 Feb 2013 05:00:00 GMT http://unhwildcats.com/sports/fball/2012-13/releases/201302080s6uj2 2013-02-08T05:00:00Z http://unhwildcats.com/sports/fball/2012-13/releases/2013020679aqlp DURHAM, N.H. – Sean McDonnell, the 14th-year head coach of the University of New Hampshire football team, announced Wednesday that 11 student-athletes signed letters of intent on National Signing Day to attend UNH and play football for the Wildcats. Wed, 06 Feb 2013 05:00:00 GMT http://unhwildcats.com/sports/fball/2012-13/releases/2013020679aqlp 2013-02-06T05:00:00Z http://unhwildcats.com/sports/fball/2012-13/fb_blog DURHAM, N.H. - Follow along live and chat with other UNH football fans to celebrate National Signing Day on Wednesday, Feb. 6, as recruits officially commit to join head coach Sean McDonnell and his Wildcat football program. Tue, 05 Feb 2013 05:00:00 GMT http://unhwildcats.com/sports/fball/2012-13/fb_blog 2013-02-05T05:00:00Z http://unhwildcats.com/sports/fball/2012-13/releases/20130204q3cdfq DURHAM, N.H. – The University of New Hampshire athletic department congratulates Super Bowl XLVII champion Corey Graham (Buffalo, N.Y.) of the Baltimore Ravens, a former Wildcat football captain who was part of the winning team in Sunday’s 34-31 victory against the San Francisco 49ers at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome in New Orleans, La. Mon, 04 Feb 2013 05:00:00 GMT http://unhwildcats.com/sports/fball/2012-13/releases/20130204q3cdfq 2013-02-04T05:00:00Z http://unhwildcats.com/sports/fball/2012-13/releases/20130125l46cj4 PHILADELPHIA – Senior Jared Smith (Greencastle, Pa.) of the University of New Hampshire football team was named to the 2012 College Sports Journal Football Championship Subdivision All-America Team, which was announced Thursday. Fri, 25 Jan 2013 05:00:00 GMT http://unhwildcats.com/sports/fball/2012-13/releases/20130125l46cj4 2013-01-25T05:00:00Z http://unhwildcats.com/sports/fball/2012-13/releases/2013012378zldq DURHAM, N.H. – UNH senior linebacker Matt Evans (Hanover, Mass.) has been named to the College Sporting News 2012 Fabulous Fifty FCS All-America Team. Evans was one of six linebackers feted among the top 50 players in FCS football. Wed, 23 Jan 2013 05:00:00 GMT http://unhwildcats.com/sports/fball/2012-13/releases/2013012378zldq 2013-01-23T05:00:00Z http://unhwildcats.com/sports/fball/2012-13/releases/20130123i7mbli DURHAM, N.H. – UNH senior football player Jared Smith (Greencastle, Pa.) has accepted an invitation to play in the Texas vs The Nation All-Star Game scheduled for Saturday, Feb. 2, at Eagle Stadium in Allen, Texas. The showcase event pits collegiate all-stars with ties to the Lone Star State against top seniors from around the country. Wed, 23 Jan 2013 05:00:00 GMT http://unhwildcats.com/sports/fball/2012-13/releases/20130123i7mbli 2013-01-23T05:00:00Z http://unhwildcats.com/sports/fball/2012-13/releases/20130116be0pou PHILADELPHIA – The Philadelphia Eagles of the National Football League confirmed Wednesday that former UNH football player and longtime assistant coach Chip Kelly (’90) will be named their new head coach. A formal news conference to introduce Kelly is scheduled for 1:30 p.m. Thursday. Wed, 16 Jan 2013 05:00:00 GMT http://unhwildcats.com/sports/fball/2012-13/releases/20130116be0pou 2013-01-16T05:00:00Z http://unhwildcats.com/releases/wzeijoinsnetwork DURHAM, N.H. – The UNH athletic department, Wildcat Sports Properties (WSP), a property of Learfield Sports, and Great Eastern Radio LLC are pleased to announce a partnership that makes Meredith radio station WZEI (101.5-FM) an affiliate of the Wildcat Sports Radio Network, effective immediately. Tue, 15 Jan 2013 05:00:00 GMT http://unhwildcats.com/releases/wzeijoinsnetwork 2013-01-15T05:00:00Z http://unhwildcats.com/sports/fball/2012-13/releases/201301106vzhqa BOSTON – UNH head football coach Sean McDonnell has been recognized as the New England Division I Football Head Coach of the Year by the Gridiron Club of Greater Boston. McDonnell, who earns the award for the fourth time in his career, was honored at Thursday night’s annual Bob Whelan College Football Awards Night at the Westin Hotel in Waltham, Mass. Thu, 10 Jan 2013 05:00:00 GMT http://unhwildcats.com/sports/fball/2012-13/releases/201301106vzhqa 2013-01-10T05:00:00Z http://unhwildcats.com/sports/fball/2012-13/releases/20130108n6s5r1 DURHAM, N.H. – UNH senior football player Dontra Peters (Annapolis, Md.) has been invited to play in the Texas vs The Nation All-Star Game scheduled for Saturday, Feb. 2, at Eagle Stadium in Allen, Texas. The showcase event pits collegiate all-stars with ties to the Lone Star State against top seniors from around the country. Opening kickoff is set for 2:30 p.m. (EST). Tue, 08 Jan 2013 05:00:00 GMT http://unhwildcats.com/sports/fball/2012-13/releases/20130108n6s5r1 2013-01-08T05:00:00Z http://unhwildcats.com/sports/fball/2012-13/releases/201301034cj658 CLEVELAND – UNH senior offensive lineman Chris Zarkoskie (West Caldwell, N.J.) was tabbed Thursday to the 15th annual Football Championship Subdivision Athletics Directors Association (FCS ADA) Academic All-Star Team presented by KP Sports. Thu, 03 Jan 2013 05:00:00 GMT http://unhwildcats.com/sports/fball/2012-13/releases/201301034cj658 2013-01-03T05:00:00Z http://unhwildcats.com/sports/fball/2012-13/releases/20130103f8jgti DURHAM, N.H. – UNH senior linebacker Matt Evans (Hanover, Mass.) has been selected to participate in the 88th annual East-West Shrine Game, the nation’s longest-running all-star college football game, scheduled for Saturday, Jan. 19, at Tropicana Field in St. Petersburg, Fla. Thu, 03 Jan 2013 05:00:00 GMT http://unhwildcats.com/sports/fball/2012-13/releases/20130103f8jgti 2013-01-03T05:00:00Z http://unhwildcats.com/sports/fball/2012-13/releases/201212198n5693 DURHAM, N.H. – UNH head football coach Sean McDonnell has announced the team’s 2013 schedule, which kicks off with a road game at Central Michigan of the Football Bowl Subdivision (FBS) on Saturday, Sept. 7, followed by the home opener at Cowell Stadium against defending Patriot League champion Colgate on Saturday, Sept. 14, at 12 p.m. Wed, 19 Dec 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://unhwildcats.com/sports/fball/2012-13/releases/201212198n5693 2012-12-19T05:00:00Z http://unhwildcats.com/sports/fball/2012-13/releases/20121219b2z86y NEW HAVEN, Conn. – UNH senior linebacker Matt Evans (Hanover, Mass.) headlines the Walter Camp Football Foundation 2012 FCS All-America team, which was announced Wednesday. Evans becomes the fourth player –and third from UNH- to be a three-time selection. Wed, 19 Dec 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://unhwildcats.com/sports/fball/2012-13/releases/20121219b2z86y 2012-12-19T05:00:00Z http://unhwildcats.com/sports/fball/2012-13/releases/201212104ursx7 PHILADELPHIA – Matt Evans (Hanover, Mass.), the most prolific tackler in UNH football history, was named Monday to The Sports Network FCS All-America Team for the second straight year, while Jared Smith (Greencastle, Pa.) was named to the All-America Third Team. Mon, 10 Dec 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://unhwildcats.com/sports/fball/2012-13/releases/201212104ursx7 2012-12-10T05:00:00Z http://unhwildcats.com/sports/fball/2012-13/releases/20121204zmrl39 BOSTON – UNH head football coach Sean McDonnell has been recognized as the Division I FCS Coach of the Year by the New England Football Writers. McDonnell, who earns the award for the fourth time in his career, will be honored at the N.E. Football Writers Annual Awards and Captains Banquet on Thursday, Dec. 6, at the Montvale Plaza in Stoneham, Mass. Tue, 04 Dec 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://unhwildcats.com/sports/fball/2012-13/releases/20121204zmrl39 2012-12-04T05:00:00Z http://unhwildcats.com/sports/fball/2012-13/releases/20121203yqyovl WACO, Texas – UNH head football coach Sean McDonnell was named an American Football Coaches Association (AFCA) 2012 Regional Coach of the Year on Monday. McDonnell was one of five Football Championship Subdivision (FCS) coaches selected by AFCA members who vote for coaches in their respective regions and divisions. Mon, 03 Dec 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://unhwildcats.com/sports/fball/2012-13/releases/20121203yqyovl 2012-12-03T05:00:00Z http://unhwildcats.com/sports/fball/2012-13/releases/201212017rghct SPARTANBURG, S.C. – The 11th-ranked UNH football team forced three turnovers, highlighted by a 14-yard TD on a fumble recovery by Cody Muller (Telford, Pa.), but No. 9 Wofford College defeated the Wildcats, 23-7, in Saturday’s NCAA second-round playoff game at Gibbs Stadium. Sat, 01 Dec 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://unhwildcats.com/sports/fball/2012-13/releases/201212017rghct 2012-12-01T05:00:00Z http://unhwildcats.com/sports/fball/2012-13/releases/20121129obodw2 BOSTON – A total of five UNH student-athletes on the 11th-ranked football team were voted to the 2012 New England Football Writers Division I FCS All-New England Team, the organization announced Wednesday. Thu, 29 Nov 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://unhwildcats.com/sports/fball/2012-13/releases/20121129obodw2 2012-11-29T05:00:00Z http://unhwildcats.com/sports/fball/2012-13/releases/20121127siimrb DURHAM, N.H. - The 11th-ranked UNH football team (8-3, 6-2 CAA) ventures to the NCAA Division I Football Championship for the ninth straight year -the longest streak in the nation- when it battles No. 9 Wofford (8-3, 6-2 SoCon) in a second-round game at Gibbs Stadium in Spartanburg, S.C., on Saturday, Dec. 1, at 2 p.m. live on ESPN3. Tue, 27 Nov 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://unhwildcats.com/sports/fball/2012-13/releases/20121127siimrb 2012-11-27T05:00:00Z http://unhwildcats.com/sports/fball/2012-13/releases/20121126bvddq0 TORONTO, Ontario – Former UNH running back Chad Kackert (Simi Valley, Calif.) was named the most valuable player of Sunday’s Grey Cup after his Toronto Argonauts defeated the Calgary Stampeders, 35-22, in the 100th edition of the Canadian Football League’s championship game. Mon, 26 Nov 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://unhwildcats.com/sports/fball/2012-13/releases/20121126bvddq0 2012-11-26T05:00:00Z http://unhwildcats.com/sports/fball/2012-13/releases/20121119btj07r RICHMOND, Va. – Eleven members of the 11th-ranked UNH football team were feted Monday as members of CAA All-Conference Teams, including First Team recognition for linebacker Matt Evans (Hanover, Mass.), wide receiver R.J. Harris (Odenton, Md.), left tackle Seamus O’Neill (Manchester, N.H.) and defensive tackle Jared Smith (Greencastle, Pa.). Mon, 19 Nov 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://unhwildcats.com/sports/fball/2012-13/releases/20121119btj07r 2012-11-19T05:00:00Z http://unhwildcats.com/sports/fball/2012-13/releases/20121118bunbsx INDIANAPOLIS – The 11th-ranked University of New Hampshire football team will begin its quest for the 2013 Division I Football Championship Subdivision title Dec. 1 with a second-round game at Wofford College. Game time at Gibbs Stadium (Spartanburg, S.C.) is 2 p.m. Sun, 18 Nov 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://unhwildcats.com/sports/fball/2012-13/releases/20121118bunbsx 2012-11-18T05:00:00Z http://unhwildcats.com/sports/fball/2012-13/releases/20121117rh3v0s DURHAM, N.H. – Andy Vailas (Bedford, N.H.) scored a 77-yard touchdown on the first play from scrimmage and accounted for three TDs, but No. 19/16 Towson stormed past the No. 7/7 UNH football team, 64-35, in Saturday’s CAA regular-season finale at Cowell Stadium. Sat, 17 Nov 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://unhwildcats.com/sports/fball/2012-13/releases/20121117rh3v0s 2012-11-17T05:00:00Z http://unhwildcats.com/sports/fball/2012-13/releases/20121116gnzidb DURHAM, N.H. – The Saturday, Nov. 17 football game between No. 7/7 UNH and No. 19/16 Towson, currently scheduled to be broadcast on tape delay by Comcast SportsNet New England (CSN-NE), will be televised live on WBIN-TV starting at 12 p.m. from Cowell Stadium, the CAA announced Friday. Fri, 16 Nov 2012 05:00:00 GMT http://unhwildcats.com/sports/fball/2012-13/releases/20121116gnzidb 2012-11-16T05:00:00Z