And Now This Message From The Department Of Inspiration October 26, 2006

If you’re looking for a little inspiration look no further than these 3 Connecticut High School football players.
New Britain Junior Luis “B.J.” Aponte:As a young kid the standout running back for New Britain High could not walk without a limp, a very noticeable limp. He was the target of ridicule because of foot and ankle [...]

No Doubting Thomas October 20, 2006

The Week 5 effort from Ansonia Junior running back Alex Thomas is worth noting before we look ahead to what should be a very interesting Week 6 schedule.
Last Thursday night versus Seymour (in a battle of undefeated teams) Thomas ran for a staggering 345 yards and 5 touchdowns on just 13 carries. That’s an [...]

The Quest To Be Everywhere October 18, 2006

Few things or people can be Everywhere. Dunkin’ Donuts being the notable exception.
Coincidentally, our ambitious motto at Eyewitness News is “Everywhere” and more than most we live up to it. On Friday Night Football, e gladly accept a little assistance in this department.
How do we do our best to cover the scene weekly from Putnam [...]

Cool or Creepy? October 12, 2006

If you’re reading this Blog chances are you like high school football. I’d also venture to say many of you are part of an NFL Fantasy Football League. I am – why else would my Sunday afternoon get ruined because some guy named Vernand Morency was losing carries to his Packer teammate – the equally [...]

The Underexposed Top Ten October 8, 2006

4 weeks. 40 games. 60 schools. Those are the latest numbers as we aim to be EVERYWHERE in giving attention to high school football across Connecticut. Of course, you’ll see a lot more schools featured on Friday Night Football before the playoffs arrive in December. In that spirit I’ve come [...]

On Point or Pointless? October 5, 2006

Week 4 of Friday Night Football is upon us and it’s high time I weigh in on the CIAC’s controversial 50 Point Rule that suspends for one game the coach of any team that beats an opponent by 50 or more points.
I say controversial but infamous may soon be the adjective of choice. Plain and [...]