The field goal: Snap, Hold. Kick. In 1.2 seconds

A video; pretty good, short and fascinating insight into the snapper, holder, and kicker on a field goal. Field goals occur so swiftly, in about 1.2 seconds, and so regularly that they are often treated as afterthoughts. But a highly intricate three-part choreography is involved. The Giants’ field-goal unit breaks it down.

Stepinac football goes to 4-1.

With successive winss on the road. They beat St. John the Baptist on Long Island, 49-7 (and it was their homecoming!) and this past Saturday beat Monsignor Farrell on Staten Island, 28-7. We saw the Long Island game, but Saturday's game was in the evening (because of SAT's during the day) and Brigid and I … Read more

Fairfield Rugby 50th anniversary celebration, part 1

At the Seagrape, Friday evening. A get together organized by my class (’73) for the classes of ’69-’74. What happens when juvenile, immature fabulous age 60-something ruggers get together. The great Bruce Klastow, the great Colin Kiley, and the REALLY great Betsy Kiley. Betsy took this picture. My t-shirt was a hit! Huge celebratory dinner … Read more

Stepinac loses to St. Anthony’s

The score was 14-14 at halftime, but St. Anthony's took over the second half and won 31-14. This was despite St. Anthony's turning the ball over 4 times. But we couldn't take advantage. Stepinac record now 2-1. From the Journal News/Lohud Game story: Stepinac fails to capitalize in loss to St. Anthony’s Here are the … Read more