2012 Bentley University Football News
Halloran Invited to New England Patriots’ Rookie Mini Camp
April 30, 2013
Former Bentley University offensive lineman Nick Halloran (Somerville/ Buckingham, Browne & Nichols) has been invited to participate in the New England Patriots’ Rookie Mini Camp this weekend.
Waltham News Tribune: "Helping homecoming for NFL's Mackenzy Bernadeau in Waltham"
April 24, 2013
Former Bentley All-America Mackenzy Bernadeau, now an offensive lineman for the Dallas Cowboys, was back in his hometown to give back to the community, helping out the Bentley service learning program. Scott Souza, sports editor of the Waltham News Tribune, caught up with Mackenzy while he was in town. Here's his article, which appeared online at www.wickedlocal.com/waltham
Bentley Places 3 on Academic All-Northeast-10 Football Team
April 11, 2013
For the fourth straight year, Bentley University had the most players selected for the Academic All-Northeast-10 Conference football team, with three Falcons earning a spot on the 2012 team.
Boston Globe North: "Former Fenwick star Bobby Tarr left heart and soul on field at Bentley"
December 14, 2012
Jason Mastrodonato, a sports correspondent for the Boston Globe North, wrote about Bentley running back Bobby Tarr, the 2012 recipient of the Nason Award for Senior Achievement from the New England Football Writers. Here's his article, which appeared in the Dec. 9 edition of the Boston Globe North section and online at www.boston.com.
Bentley’s Bobby Tarr Selected for 2012 Nason Award
November 28, 2012
Bentley University senior running back Bobby Tarr (Byfield/Bishop Fenwick HS) has been selected for the 2012 Nason Award for Senior Achievement by the New England Football Writers. Tarr will be recognized on Thursday, Dec. 6 when the NEFW holds its annual Captains and Awards Banquet at the Montvale Plaza in Stoneham. The Nason Award has been presented annually since 1958 to the senior who has persevered against all odds to succeed in football.
Hopwood Named to NEFW Division II-III All-New England Team
November 23, 2012
Bentley University junior linebacker Blaine Hopwood (New Bedford/New Bedford HS) has been named to the 2012 New England Football Writers Division II-III All-New England team.
Six Bentley Players Selected for All-Northeast-10 Football Team
November 14, 2012
Five members of the 8-2 Bentley University Falcons have been selected to the All-Northeast-10 Conference football first team, including repeat honoree and left tackle Nick Halloran (Somerville/BB&N School). Joining Halloran on the first team was sophomore wide receiver Jeff Hill (Mansfield/Mansfield HS) and three members of the Falcons’ nationally-ranked defense: junior linebacker Blaine Hopwood (New Bedford/New Bedford HS), senior defensive end Matt Campo (Dedham/Catholic Memorial HS) and senior safety Steve Hopkins (Waltham/Waltham HS).
Guadagnoli, Tarr Spark 2nd-Half Comeback as Bentley Wins 8th, 20-13 over Assumption
November 10, 2012
Junior Danny Guadagnoli (Framingham/Framingham HS) threw three TD passes in the final 15:15, including a go-ahead 54-yard screen to senior tailback Bobby Tarr (Byfield/ Bishop Fenwick HS) midway through the fourth, as Bentley University scored 20 unanswered points to best visiting Assumption College, 20-13, Saturday afternoon at Bentley.
Bergen Record: "Tough times make son, father closer"
November 10, 2012
Bergen Record sports writer Jeff Roberts recently caught up with Bentley offensive lineman Joe Morra, whose football career was in question following a serious broken leg last December. Weeks after his injury, his father was diagnosed with non-Hodgkins lymphoma. Both are now doing well, and their story is in this article that appeared in Friday's paper and online at www.northjersey.com
Comments from Coach Walsh from Wednesday's New England FB Writers Luncheon
November 08, 2012
Bentley assistant football coach Sean Walsh spoke at Wednesday’s New England Football Writers Luncheon about last week’s win at Southern Connecticut State and this Saturday’s game with Assumption as part of NE-10 Championship Weekend.
Lockwood Named to Capital One Academic All-District 1 Team
November 08, 2012
Bentley University senior placekicker Will Lockwood (Menlo Park, Calif./ Sacred Heart Prep) has been voted to the 2012 Capital One NCAA Division II Academic All-District 1 team by the College Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA).
Bentley Hosts Assumption as Part of NE-10 Championship Weekend; Falcons Seek Win #8
November 07, 2012
Eight weeks after the Bentley University Falcons pulled out a last minute 21-14 victory over Assumption College out in Worcester, the two teams will square off again Saturday afternoon, this time in Waltham as part of the Northeast-10 Championship Weekend. Kickoff is slated for 12 noon.
Attleboro Sun Chronicle: "Quite the catch"
November 04, 2012
Danny Crandall, a sports writer for the Attleboro Sun Chronicle, wrote about talented Bentley sophomore wide receiver in today's edition of the paper, and online at www.thesunchronicle.com.
Carter, Tarr Lead Bentley to 7th Win, 24-14 over Southern Connecticut
November 03, 2012
Junior linebacker AC Carter (Marlborough, Mass./Marlborough HS) recovered an errant snap in the end zone for a go-ahead touchdown with 8:50 left, and senior Bobby Tarr (Byfield, Mass./Bishop Fenwick HS) rushed for two TDs while eclipsing 2,000 yards for his career, as Bentley University topped Southern Connecticut State, 24-14, in Northeast-10 Conference football Saturday afternoon at Jess Dow Field.
Comments from Coach Boerman from Today's New England FB Writers Luncheon
October 31, 2012
Bentley head football coach Thom Boerman spoke at today’s New England Football Writers Luncheon about last week’s reunion of the 1972 team and Homecoming win over Merrimack, as well as this week’s game at Southern Connecticut.
After Bounce-Back Win, Bentley Heads to Southern Connecticut in Search of Win #7
October 31, 2012
Following back-to-back four-point losses that knocked the team out of the Northeast-10 Conference title race, the Bentley University Falcons bounced back in style this past Saturday, excelling on both sides of the ball en route to a 38-21 Homecoming Day win over Merrimack College.