2009 Holy Cross Football News

February 8, 2010
Football Announces Team Awards For 2009 Season
Dominic Randolph named Crusader MVP for the fourth straight year.

February 3, 2010
Two Football Players Inducted To Holy Cross Hall Of Fame
Duo are two of six individuals to be honored.

January 29, 2010
Football Team Places 26 Players On Patriot League Academic Honor Roll
Chris Smith recognized for the fourth straight season.

December 28, 2009
Two Crusaders Earn Sports Network All-America Honors
DiMichele and Randolph both selected to the third team.

December 22, 2009
Vote For Tom Gilmore For Coach Of The Year
Fans can vote from December 15-29.

December 21, 2009
Holy Cross Football Concludes Season Ranked #14 In The Nation
Crusaders finished the year with an overall record of 9-3.

December 18, 2009
McCabe & Smith Named To FCS ADA All-Star Team
Pair of Crusaders honored for their work on the field and in the classroom.

December 16, 2009
Randolph Earns Second Team AP All-America Honors
Senior quarterback led the Crusaders to a 9-3 record this season.

December 16, 2009
Dominic Randolph Named ECAC Player Of The Year
Poole and Wright join Randolph on ECAC All-Star team.

December 13, 2009
A Conversation With... Dominic Randolph
Randolph sat down with Bob Fouracre to discuss his Crusader career in this three-part interview.

December 10, 2009
Gilmore Named A Finalist For Liberty Mutual Coach Of The Year Award
Holy Cross head coach is one of five finalists.

December 3, 2009
Tom Gilmore Named New England Coach Of The Year
Head football coach honored by New England Football Writers.

December 3, 2009
Dominic Randolph Receives 2009 Harry Agganis Award
Senior quarterback honored by New England Football Writers.

December 2, 2009
Four Crusaders Named All-New England
Poole, Randolph, Rodriguez and Wright honored by New England Football Writers.

December 1, 2009
Randolph Places Fifth In Voting For 2009 Walter Payton Award
Senior quarterback was the Patriot League Offensive Player of the Year.

November 28, 2009
Football Team Suffers 38-28 Loss At Villanova
Holy Cross falls in the first round of the NCAA playoffs.

November 25, 2009
Crusader Legends Interview: Gordie Lockbaum
All three parts of the Gordie Lockbaum Crusader Legends interview have now been posted.

November 24, 2009
Holy Cross Prepares To Face Villanova In NCAA Playoffs
Crusaders will take on the Wildcats this Saturday at 12:00 p.m.

November 24, 2009
Memories Of '83
Former Crusaders reflect on Holy Cross football's last postseason appearance.

November 24, 2009
Fifteen Crusaders Earn All-Patriot League Football Honors
Randolph and Gilmore earn major awards.

November 22, 2009
Holy Cross Falls Four Spots In Sports Network Poll
Crusaders now ranked No. 17 in the nation.

November 22, 2009
Crusaders To Play Villanova In First Round Of NCAA Playoffs
Holy Cross advances to the postseason for the third time in school history.

November 21, 2009
Football Team Falls In 2009 Regular Season Finale
Holy Cross defeated 23-17 on the road by Bucknell.

November 16, 2009
Randolph Named Patriot League Offensive Player Of The Week
Senior quarterback honored for the 16th time in his career.

November 16, 2009
Crusaders Prepare To Wrap Up Regular Season At Bucknell
Holy Cross looks to win 10 games for the fifth time in school history.

November 16, 2009
Holy Cross Ranked #13 In National Polls
Crusaders currently stand 9-1 overall and 5-0 in the Patriot League.

November 16, 2009
2009 Patriot League Championship Shirts Sold Out!
2009 Football Patriot League Championship t-shirt are now sold out in all sizes.

November 14, 2009
All Else Aside, Randolph Yearns For A Championship
Senior quarterback to play final regular season game at Fitton Field against Lafayette.

November 14, 2009
Football Team Claims 2009 Patriot League Title
Holy Cross defeats Lafayette 28-26 to clinch the championship.

November 9, 2009
Crusaders Set To Face Leopards For Patriot League Crown
Both teams enter this week's game with 4-0 conference records.

November 9, 2009
Holy Cross Football Holds Spot In National Polls
Crusaders still ranked No. 13 by the Sports Network and No. 14 by FCS coaches.

November 9, 2009
Andrew Cialino & Eddie Houghton Honored By The Patriot League
Duo recognized following 24-20 victory over Lehigh.

November 7, 2009
#13 Holy Cross Comes Back For 24-20 Victory At Lehigh
Crusaders improve to 8-1 overall and 4-0 in the Patriot League.

November 5, 2009
Two Crusaders Named Academic All-District
McCabe and Smith honored for their work on the field and in the classroom.

November 2, 2009
Crusaders Move Up In National Polls
Holy Cross is now ranked No. 13 by the Sports Network and No. 14 by FCS coaches.

November 2, 2009
Freddie Santana Named AT&T Crusader Of The Week
Junior wide out caught three touchdown passes in the win over Fordham.

November 2, 2009
Jimmy Thomas & Rob Dornfried Honored By The Patriot League
Duo recognized following 41-27 victory over Fordham.

November 2, 2009
Football Team Travels To Lehigh On Saturday
Crusaders looking to win eight games for the first time since 1991.

October 31, 2009
#17 Holy Cross Posts 41-27 Victory Over Fordham
Freddie Santana has three touchdown catches for the Crusaders.

October 26, 2009
Bill Edger Named AT&T Crusader Of The Week
Senior wide receiver caught nine passes for 127 yards against Colgate.

October 26, 2009
Holy Cross Football Ranked #17 In National Polls
Crusaders moved up five spots by both the Sports Network and FCS coaches.

October 26, 2009
Dominic Randolph & John Myrick Honored By The Patriot League
Duo recognized following 42-28 victory over Colgate.

October 26, 2009
17th-Ranked Crusaders Travel To Fordham On Saturday
Holy Cross currently stands 6-1 overall, 2-0 in the Patriot League.

October 24, 2009
Big Man On Campus
Aaron Jones anchors a massive offensive line.

October 24, 2009
#22 Holy Cross Knocks Off #17 Colgate 42-28 On Family Weekend
Dominic Randolph wins the Dr. Edward N. Anderson Award.

October 19, 2009
Crusaders To Battle With Colgate On Family Weekend
Holy Cross is ranked No. 22 in the nation, while the Raiders are No. 17.

October 19, 2009
Football Team Moves Up In National Polls
Crusaders ranked No. 22 by both the Sports Network and FCS coaches.

October 17, 2009
Coming Up Big
Michael Wright has been a key part of the Holy Cross secondary.

October 17, 2009
#25 Holy Cross Downs Dartmouth 34-14 On Homecoming
Dominic Randolph wins the Johnny Turco Memorial Trophy.

October 17, 2009
Holy Cross Gridiron Club Leadership Council Minutes

October 16, 2009
Former Crusaders Make Their Mark In Europe
Four ex-Holy Cross football players continue playing overseas.

October 12, 2009
Holy Cross Football Remains In National Polls
Crusaders ranked No. 25 by the Sports Network, No. 24 by FCS coaches.

October 12, 2009
Randolph Named Patriot League Offensive Player Of The Week
Senior quarterback honored for the 14th time in his career.

October 12, 2009
Football Set To Face Dartmouth On Homecoming Weekend
Crusaders are currently ranked 25th in the nation.

October 10, 2009
#19 Holy Cross Falls 34-31 At Brown
Bears kick winning field goal with three seconds remaining in fourth quarter.

October 7, 2009
Randolph Receives Gridiron Club of Greater Boston Gold Helmet
Senior quarterback wins the award for the sixth time in his career.

October 5, 2009
19th-Ranked Crusaders Travel To Brown On Saturday
Holy Cross enters the game at 4-0 overall this season.

October 5, 2009
Football Moves Up Two Spots In Both National Polls
Crusaders ranked No. 19 by the Sports Network, No. 20 by FCS coaches.

October 3, 2009
#21 Holy Cross Posts 42-21 Road Victory Over Northeastern
Dominic Randolph throws for 305 yards and five touchdowns.

October 1, 2009
Smith Named A Semifinalist For The 2009 William V. Campbell Trophy
Senior center is one of 154 players up for the award.

September 28, 2009
Crusaders Hit The Road For Contest At Northeastern
Holy Cross is currently ranked No. 21 in the nation.

September 28, 2009
Football Team Ranked In Both National Polls
Crusaders listed at No. 21 by the Sports Network, No. 22 by FCS coaches

September 24, 2009
Partain Gives Back In Africa
Former placekicker does volunteer work in Mailisita.

September 22, 2009
Holy Cross Coaches Team Up To Fight Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy
Coach to Cure MD event will take place on September 26.

September 21, 2009
Dominic Randolph Named AT&T Crusader Of The Week
Senior quarterback led Holy Cross to a 27-20 victory over Georgetown.

September 21, 2009
Crusaders Move Up In National Polls
Holy Cross ranked No. 21 by the Sports Network, No. 23 by FCS coaches.

September 19, 2009
#23 Holy Cross Defeats #25 Harvard 27-20
Crusaders improve to 3-0 on the season with the victory.

September 19, 2009
At Home At Fitton Field
Marcus Rodriguez has become a leader for the Holy Cross defense.

September 14, 2009
#23 Holy Cross To Battle #25 Harvard On Saturday
Crusaders set to meet the Crimson at Fitton Field.

September 14, 2009
Eddie Houghton Named Patriot League Rookie Of The Week
Freshman tailback helped the Crusaders to a 52-21 win over Sacred Heart.

September 14, 2009
Holy Cross Football Ranked #23 In The Nation
Crusaders move up two spots in Sports Network poll.

September 12, 2009
Eyes On The Prize
Chris Poole looks to help lead Holy Cross to a Patriot League title in 2009.

September 12, 2009
Football Team Holds Annual Kids' Day Clinic
Event took place prior to the Sept. 12 game with Sacred Heart.

September 12, 2009
#25 Holy Cross Posts 52-21 Victory Over Sacred Heart
Randolph accounts for 338 yards of total offense and four touchdowns.

September 11, 2009
Football Kids' Day Clinic Moved Indoors
Event will take place on Saturday at 10:00 a.m. in the Hart Center.

September 9, 2009
Athletes' Little Brothers Honored At Worcester Tornadoes Game
Connolly and his little Gilbert and Randolph and his little Franky honored.

September 9, 2009
Randolph Receives Gridiron Club Of Greater Boston Gold Helmet
Senior quarterback led the Crusaders to a 20-7 victory over Georgetown.

September 7, 2009
Sean Lamkin Named AT&T Crusader Of The Week
Senior linebacker led Holy Cross to a 20-7 victory over Georgetown.

September 7, 2009
Dominic Randolph Named National Offensive Player Of The Week
Senior quarterback recognized by the Sports Network.

September 7, 2009
Dominic Randolph & Eddie Houghton Honored By Patriot League
Duo recognized following 20-7 victory over Georgetown.

September 7, 2009
Crusaders Set To Face Sacred Heart On Saturday
Holy Cross looks to improve to 2-0 on the season.

September 7, 2009
Football Remains #25 In Sports Network Poll
Crusaders opened the season with a 20-7 win over Georgetown.

September 5, 2009
#25 Holy Cross Downs Georgetown 20-7 In Season Opener
Crusaders allow just 169 total yards on the day.

September 5, 2009
Lamkin Leads Defense Seeking A Championship
Senior linebacker was the Crusaders' leading tackler in 2008.

September 1, 2009
Holy Cross Football Show Enters Sixth Season
Show is broadcast on the internet every Tuesday.

August 31, 2009
Crusaders Set To Open 2009 Campaign Against Georgetown
Holy Cross stands 67-37-9 all-time in season openers.

August 27, 2009
Holy Cross Football Ranked #25 In The Nation
Crusaders enter Sports Network poll for the first time since 2002.

August 25, 2009
Holy Cross Announces Additions To Football Coaching Staff
Housman and Mohler join the Crusaders.

August 24, 2009
GoHolyCross.com Announces Crusader Vision
New live video package to debut with Sept. 5 football game.

August 21, 2009
Holy Cross Football Team Holds Annual Media Day
Crusaders prepare to open the season on Sept. 5.

August 11, 2009
Holy Cross Football Team Opens Preseason Practice
Crusaders continue preparations for the 2009 season.

August 4, 2009
Football Picked First In Patriot League Preseason Poll
Randolph named preseason Offensive Player of the Year.

August 1, 2009
Crusader Football Prepares For Start Of 2009 Season
Holy Cross will open on September 5 against Georgetown.