Tag: football

Opinions & Editorials, Sports

Is This the End for Defensive End Chandler Jones’s Career?

(Image via firstsportz.com)  Volunteer Writer: Aidan Danforth Email: adanforth@umassd.edu 11-year defensive end Chandler Jones has been released by the Las Vegas Raiders one day after he was arrested for violating an order from a domestic violence situation. Jones was arrested on September 28th and is currently accused of stealing things from his ex-girlfriend’s house.  The Raiders likely released him due to this and several other … Continue reading Is This the End for Defensive End Chandler Jones’s Career?

 
The TorchLeave a comment
Campus Life & Events

UMD Delivers a Show-Stopping Corsair Tailgate Rain or Shine

(Photographed by Photography Manager Rena Danho)   Volunteer Writer: Connor Sullivan Email: csullivan14@umassd.edu Despite reports of heavy rain, UMass Dartmouth held the Corsair Tailgate next to Cressy Field last Saturday, October 7th, offering an afternoon of fun and community for students, faculty, and alumni alike.  The event was intended as a finale for Blue & Gold Weekend and a chance to hype up the football match … Continue reading UMD Delivers a Show-Stopping Corsair Tailgate Rain or Shine

 
The TorchLeave a comment
News, Sports

Football Fan Dies of Injuries Accrued During Fight at Gillette Stadium Dolphins vs. Patriots Game

(Image via gofundme.com) Staff Writer: Maya Arruda  Email: marruda7@umassd.edu Football fans are some of America’s most hardcore and passionate sports fans. Finding people who are more loyal and dedicated to their chosen team is hard. However, this passion and loyalty can lead to violence between fans of rival teams that ends in unfair tragedy.  A New Hampshire resident and avid New England Patriots fan, Dale … Continue reading Football Fan Dies of Injuries Accrued During Fight at Gillette Stadium Dolphins vs. Patriots Game

 
The TorchLeave a comment
Sports

Top 10 Super Bowls of All-Time

Staff Writer: Colton Almeida Email: calmeida4@umassd.edu Super Bowl LVII between the Kansas City Chiefs and the Philadelphia Eagles is set for Sunday, February 12th. As the sports world prepares for what should be an excellent matchup, let’s take a look back and rank 10 of the greatest Super Bowls ever played.  10. Super Bowl III: New York Jets 16 – Baltimore Colts 7  One of the … Continue reading Top 10 Super Bowls of All-Time

 
The TorchLeave a comment
Sports

Top 5 Off-The-Field Tom Brady Moments

(Image via ftw.usatoday.com) Sports Editor: Shailyn Bacchiocchi Email: sbacchiocchi@umassd.edu After a groundbreaking 23-year NFL career, Brady has officially retired for good. Brady previously retired back in 2022 and 40 days later un-retired to play another season with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.  Brady has quite obviously accomplished it all on the field, leaving as the NFL’s leader in career passing yards, touchdown passes, and Super Bowl wins.  … Continue reading Top 5 Off-The-Field Tom Brady Moments

 
The TorchLeave a comment
Sports

NFL Championship Sunday Recap

Staff Writer: Colton Almeida Email: calmeida4@umassd.edu The AFC and NFC Conference Championships are officially in the books. The stage is now set for Super Bowl 57 in Arizona.  The Philadelphia Eagles punched their ticket with a 31-7 beatdown of the San Francisco 49ers in the NFC Championship, while the Kansas City Chiefs escaped with a narrow 23-20 victory over the Cincinnati Bengals in the AFC Championship.  … Continue reading NFL Championship Sunday Recap

 
The TorchLeave a comment
Campus Life & Events, News, Sports

UMassD Football Captures First MASCAC Championship in Blowout Victory

(Image via @umassdatheltics / Instagram) Volunteer Writer: Nick Stabila Email: nstabila@umassd.edu UMass Dartmouth won its first Massachusetts State Collegiate Athletic Conference (MASCAC) title on Saturday, November 12th after a 46-21 victory at Plymouth State (8-2, 6-2 MASCAC). The Corsairs were led by junior QB Dante-Aviles Santos, who had another spectacular game. Aviles-Santos completed 26 passes for 316 yards and three touchdowns. This performance was good … Continue reading UMassD Football Captures First MASCAC Championship in Blowout Victory

 
The TorchLeave a comment
Campus Life & Events, Sports

UMassD Weekly Sports Wrap-Up 10/24-10/30

Volunteer Writer: Nick Stabila Email: nstabila@umassd.edu Football Saturday, October 29th – UMass Dartmouth continued its dominant season, defeating Bridgewater State 48-7 at Cressy Field. Bridgewater State is now 4-4 overall and 4-2 in MASCAC. The Corsairs honored 12 seniors honored before the game: DB #3 Adam Washington, LB #5 Javien Delgado, DB #7 JP Mason, DB #8 Stevie Kolodko, WR #12 Winston DeLeon, WR #19 … Continue reading UMassD Weekly Sports Wrap-Up 10/24-10/30

 
The TorchLeave a comment
Campus Life & Events, Sports

UMassD Weekly Sports Wrap-Up 10/17-10/23

Volunteer Writer: Nick Stabila Email: nstabila@umassd.edu Football Saturday, October 22nd – The Corsairs continued their dominant form, this time with a 49-0 shutout win at Fitchburg State (1-7, 0-6 MASCAC). UMass Dartmouth’s offense accounted for 532 yards, with 170 passing yards and 362 rushing yards. Junior QB #6 Dante Aviles-Santos completed 7 passes for 140 yards. Sophomore QB #24 Matt Gacioch completed 3 passes for … Continue reading UMassD Weekly Sports Wrap-Up 10/17-10/23

 
The TorchLeave a comment
Campus Life & Events, Sports

UMassD Weekly Sports Wrap-Up 10/3-10/9

Volunteer Writer: Nick Stabila Email: nstabila@umassd.edu Football Thursday, October 6th – UMass Dartmouth continued their dominant form and picked up their fourth straight win Thursday night. The Corsairs defeated Mass. Maritime 28-14 away from home at Clean Harbors Stadium.  Coming off winning another MASCAC Offensive Player of the Week, junior QB Dante Aviles-Santos completed 19 passes for 319 yards and a touchdown. Aviles-Santos also added … Continue reading UMassD Weekly Sports Wrap-Up 10/3-10/9

 
The TorchLeave a comment