NEW HAVEN, Conn., May 20 -- Southern Connecticut State University issued the following news release: Southern Connecticut State University head football coach Rich Cavanaugh has announced team captains for the upcoming 2009 season - seniors Jarom Freeman , Martin Manson , Kyle Sandberg and Greg Tuba .

Some young kids are going to have to step up: Jesse Joseph, A.J. Portee, Trevardo Williams .

NEW HAVEN, Conn., May 4 -- Southern Connecticut State University issued the following news release: Two members of the Southern Connecticut State University football team - sophomore offensive lineman James Economou and sophomore running back John Wiechman - have been named as 2009 preseason All-Americans by Consensus Draft Services.

Yawin Smallwood set a deadline of July 15 to make up his mind about his football future.

Rookie linebacker Cody Brown takes part in sprints during an organized team activity earlier this offseason.

The key to another magic carpet ride is in the ignition. And Donald Thomas, the former UConn and current Miami Dolphins guard, is ready to turn it over.

Former UConn cornerback Darius Butler and the Patriots have come to terms on a four-year deal reportedly worth $3.9 million.

North Carolina begins its 2009 road schedule with a trip to East Hartford to face Connecticut on Sept.

The Patriots are able to sign the second of twelve total draft picks from the 2009 NFL Draft.

Harrisburg native and Green Bay Packers linebaker Danny Lansanah will headline a free football camp for city youth being held starting 9 a.m. tomorrow at Severance Field of Harrisburg High School.