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May 1, 2012
Derek Session is Maine's Fifth to Get NFL Call
University of Maine football standout Derek Session became the school’s fifth player to get the call from the NFL.
April 30, 2012
Derek Buttles Agrees to Free Agent Tryout With Buffalo Bills
University of Maine football standout Derek Buttles has agreed to a free agent tryout with the Buffalo Bills.
April 29, 2012
Pushaun Brown Agrees to Free Agent Tryout With New York Jets
University of Maine football standout Pushaun Brown has agreed to a free agent tryout with the New York Jets.
April 28, 2012
Trevor Coston Signs Free Agent Deal With the Chicago Bears
University of Maine football standout Trevor Coston has signed a free agent deal with the Chicago Bears.
April 28, 2012
Jerron McMillian Drafted by Packers in Fourth Round of NFL Draft
University of Maine football standout Jerron McMillian was taken by the Green Bay Packers with 133rd overall pick in the NFL Draft on Saturday.
April 28, 2012
Football Plays Jeff Cole Spring Scrimmage
The University of Maine football team held its eighth annual Jeff Cole Spring Scrimmage today at Alfond Stadium.
April 23, 2012
Football Team Hosting Fifth Annual Jeff Cole Bone Marrow Drive on Wednesday!
The University of Maine football team will hold its fifth annual Jeff Cole Bone Marrow Drive on Wednesday, April 25 from 12 – 4 p.m. in the Bangor Room at the Memorial Union, on the campus of the University of Maine.
April 14, 2012
Football Holds First Spring Scrimmage
The University of Maine football team held its first scrimmage of the spring today at Alfond Stadium.
April 5, 2012
Football Spring Practice Report #1
The University of Maine football team held its first spring practice of 2012 today.
March 28, 2012
Football Names Paul Ferraro Defensive Coordinator
ORONO, Maine – University of Maine football head coach Jack Cosgrove has announced the addition of Paul Ferraro to the coaching staff as Defensive Coordinator and linebackers coach. Ferraro is back for his second stint as a Black Bear coach after serving the 1989 season as the linebackers coach.
March 23, 2012
Eight Black Bears Participate in Pro Day
Eight former Maine football standouts participated in the program’s annual Pro Day on Thursday.
March 16, 2012
Football Adds Jeff Ambrosie and Kyle Archer to Coaching Staff
University of Maine football head coach Jack Cosgrove has announced the additions of Jeff Ambrosie and Kyle Archer to his staff. Ambrosie will be coaching the offensive line while Archer will be the special teams coordinator and wide receivers coach.
March 6, 2012
Football Releases 2012 Spring Schedule
Following a 2011 campaign that saw the Black Bears finish the season ranked #8 in the national polls, University of Maine football head coach Jack Cosgrove has announced the team’s 2012 spring schedule. All practices are open to the public and conclude with the annual Jeff Cole Spring Scrimmage on Saturday, April 28
February 28, 2012
2012 Maine Football Season Tickets on Sale Now!!!
2012 University of Maine football season tickets are on sale now!!!!! Season tickets start at just $40, and can be purchased by calling 581-BEAR or toll-free (800) 756-TEAM.
February 26, 2012
Thirteen Black Bears Named to CAA Academic All-Conference Team
Thirteen University of Maine football players have been named to the 2011 CAA Academic All-Conference Team following a successful season that saw the team advance to the NCAA Final Eight and finish the season ranked eighth in the national polls.
February 14, 2012
CAA Football and NBC Sports Reach Five-Year Television Agreement
The Colonial Athletic Association (CAA) has reached five-year agreements with the NBC Sports Group that will provide the most extensive and comprehensive exposure of the conference in its history with coverage on NBC Sports Network and across the group’s regional sports networks.
February 11, 2012
Senior Jerron McMillian Headed to NFL Combine
University of Maine All-American strong safety Jerron McMillian is headed to the NFL Combine.
February 1, 2012
Black Bear Football Finishes 2012 Recruiting Class!
University of Maine football head coach Jack Cosgrove is pleased to announce his 2012 National Letter of Intent Signees.
January 30, 2012
Follow National Signing Day on GoBlackBears.com and @BlackBearsFB Twitter!
With National Signing Day coming up on Wednesday, fans can follow all the NLI signee updates on www.GoBlackBears.com and @BlackBearsFB, the official Twitter acount of University of Maine football.
January 27, 2012
Football Releases 2012 Schedule
Following a season where the Black Bears advanced to the NCAA Quarterfinals and a #8 national final ranking, University of Maine football head coach Jack Cosgrove has announced the team’s 2012 schedule. Highlights of the schedule include the 100th meeting of the Maine vs. New Hampshire series which will also be Homecoming, as well as BCS-foe Boston College, which will be the 1,000th official game in the history of the program.
January 24, 2012
Former Black Bear Montell Owens Playing in Second Pro Bowl on Sunday
Former University of Maine football standout Montell Owens has been added to the AFC roster for the NFL Pro Bowl on Sunday. It will be his second-consecutive Pro Bowl.
January 11, 2012
McMillian and Howley Pick Up ECAC Honors; Black Bears Finish Season Ranked #8
University of Maine football standout Jerron McMillian has been honored as an ECAC First Team All-Star and College Sporting News All-American Honorable Mention. Offensive lineman Chris Howley was also honored as an ECAC Second Team All-Star.
January 10, 2012
Football Finishes Season Ranked #8 In Sports Network Poll
Following a season where they went 9-4 and advanced to the NCAA Quarterfinals, the University of Maine football team finished the season ranked #8 in the final Sports Network/Fathead.com Top-25 Poll.
December 23, 2011
McMillian and Coston Named All-American
University of Maine football defensive backs Jerron McMillian and Trevor Coston have been named to the 2011 Phil Steele All-American Teams. McMillian was a Second Team selection while Coston was named to the Fourth Team.
December 20, 2011
Joe Rossi Named Assistant Coach of the Year by Gridiron Club of Greater Boston
The Gridiron Club of Greater Boston has named University of Maine Defensive Coordinator Joe Rossi its Assistant Coach of the Year in the Bowl/Championship Division.
December 10, 2011
Football Falls to Georgia Southern in NCAA Quarterfinal
The University of Maine football team fell at Georgia Southern in a NCAA Quarterfinal Playoff Game by the score of 35-23. Maine ends it memorable run with a record of 9-4 while Georgia Southern improves to 11-2.
December 7, 2011
No. 13 Football Heads to No. 2 Georgia Southern For NCAA Quarterfinal; Student Union Hosting Watch Party on Campus
The No. 13 University of Maine football team travels to take on No. 2 Georgia Southern in a NCAA Quarterfinal contest on Saturday at 2 p.m. live on ESPN3.
December 6, 2011
UMaine Hosting Pep Rally for Football Team Today!
The University of Maine will host a pep rally at 12 p.m. Wednesday in the Memorial Union for the football team, which is going to play Georgia Southern in a NCAA Quarterfinal Game on Saturday at 2 p.m.
December 3, 2011
No. 13 Football Defeats No. 9 Appalachian State to Advance to NCAA Quarterfinals
Warren Smith (Forked River, N.J.) threw for 250 yards and three scores and the Black Bear defense came up big as the No. 13 Maine football team defeated #9 Appalachian State 34-12 in a NCAA Second Round Game on Saturday. Maine is now 9-3 while Appalachian State finishes its year at 8-4.
September 1, 2011
Coach Cos Show Playoff Edition Tonight at the Sea Dog Beginning at 7 p.m.!
The Coach Cos Show returns for a special NCAA Playoff edition on Wednesday night!
November 30, 2011
#13 Football Heads to Appalachian State for NCAA Second Round; Game on ESPN3 and ESPN Gameplan
The #13 University of Maine football team heads to Boone, N.C. to battle #9 Appalachian State in a NCAA Playoff Second Round Game. Fans can watch the game on ESPN3 online or on ESPN Gameplan by calling their cable or satellite television provider.
November 29, 2011
Coach Cosgrove Named New England Football Writers Coach of the Year; Three Players Honored
University of Maine football head coach Jack Cosgrove has been named the New England Football Writers Division I Coach of the Year.
November 22, 2011
Chris Treister's Two-Point Conversion on the GEICO Best of College Football on Friday!
University of Maine senior Chris Treister's game-winning two-point conversion will be featured on the GEICO Best of College Football show on Friday beginning at 1:30 p.m. on CBS.
November 21, 2011
Football Picks Up 13 All-CAA Honors
The University of Maine football team has received 13 postseason All-CAA Honors. Leading the way was senior Trevor Coston, who was named First Team All-CAA as a punt returner and garnered Second Team honors at safety.
November 20, 2011
Football Receives Bye, Going to Appalachian State on Dec. 3 For NCAA Playoffs
The No. 13 University of Maine football teams has been selected to play in the 2011 NCAA Playoffs. The Black Bears received a bye, and will travel to Appalachian State on Dec. 3.
November 19, 2011
NCAA Playoff Selection Show Reception in Student Union at 10 a.m. Sunday
The University of Maine will host an NCAA selection show reception at Memorial Union on campus Sunday. The Union will be open at 9:30 for the 10 a.m. show on ESPNU and the public is invited to join the team as they learn what their status will be for the NCAA Football Playoffs.
November 19, 2011
#11 Football Falls at #12 New Hampshire
The No. 11 University of Maine football team fell at No. 12 New Hampshire on Saturday by the score of 30-27. Maine is now 8-3 overall and 6-2 in CAA play while New Hampshire improves to 8-3 and 6-2 in league play. The Black Bears will learn their postseason fate on the selection show tomorrow at 10 a.m. on ESPNU.
November 17, 2011
Michael Cole Receives Gold Helmet Award
University of Maine sophomore defensive end Michael Cole (North Brunswick, N.J.) has been honored with the New England Football Writers’ Gridiron Club of Greater Boston Gold Helmet Award for his performance this past weekend against UMass.
November 16, 2011
No. 11 Football Travels to No. 13 New Hampshire With CAA Title and Brice-Cowell Musket Up for Grabs
The No. 11 University of Maine football team travels to No. 13 New Hampshire on Saturday with a chance to earn a share of the CAA title and retain the Brice-Cowell Musket.
November 14, 2011
Troy Russell Named CAA Defensive Player of the Week
University of Maine football standout Troy Russell has been named the CAA Defensive Player of the Week.
November 12, 2011
No.13 Football Comes Back to Defeat UMass on Senior Day 32-21
Pushaun Brown (North Brunswick, N.J.) rushed for 144 yards and the Black Bear defense came up huge as the No. 13 University of Maine football team defeated UMass 32-21 on Senior Day for the Black Bears. Maine is now 8-2 overall and 6-1 in CAA play while Massachusetts falls to 5-5.
November 8, 2011
No. 13 Football Hosts UMass on Senior Day
The No. 13 University of Maine football team hosts longtime rival Massachusetts on Senior Day for the the Black Bears.
November 7, 2011
Deadline is Monday to Sign Up for the Bus to the Maine- New Hampshire Football Game!
Cyr Bus in Old Town, Maine is organizing a bus to travel to the Maine-New Hampshire football game on Nov. 19. The DEADLINE to sign up is Monday!
November 5, 2011
No. 7 Football Falls to No.14 Towson
The No. 7 University of Maine football team fell to No. 14 Towson by the score of 40-30 on Saturday evening at Alfond Stadium. Maine is now 7-2 overall and 5-1 in CAA play while Towson goes to 7-2 and 5-1 in league play.
November 1, 2011
No. 7 Football Hosts No. 14 Towson in a Battle for First Place
The University of Maine football team hosts the Towson Tigers in a huge CAA clash that could go a long way in deciding the CAA Championship
November 1, 2011
Football Senior Luncheon on Nov. 11!
University of Maine football head coach Jack Cosgrove has announced the Senior Luncheon will be held on Friday, Nov. 11 at 12 p.m. in Well Conference Center on the UMaine campus.
October 29, 2011
No. 8 Football Wins at Snowy Villanova 41-25
Warren Smith (Forked River, N.J.) passed for 251 yards and a pair of scores to lead the No. 8 University of Maine football team to a 41-25 win over Villanova. Maine is now 7-1 overall and 5-0 in CAA play while Villanova falls to 1-8 and 0-6 in conference play.
October 27, 2011
Old Game Film Now Available for Purchase!
A huge selection of Maine Football Games played from 1932 to 2006 are now available for purchase on DVD, VHS, or for on-line viewing.
October 26, 2011
No. 8 Football Travels to Villanova
The No. 8 University of Maine football team travels to take on traditional power Villanova in a crucial CAA matchup on Saturday at 3:30 p.m.
October 22, 2011
No. 9 Football Completes Comeback to Defeat No. 18 Richmond 23-22
The No. 9 University of Maine football team scored 23 fourth quarter points to complete a comeback and defeat No. 18 Richmond 23-22 on Saturday afternoon in Richmond, Va. Maine is now 6-1 overall and 4-0 in CAA play while Richmond falls to 3-4 and 0-4 in league play.
October 20, 2011
No. 9 Football Heads to No. 18 Richmond for a CAA Clash
The No. 9 University of Maine football teams travels to take on the No. 18 Richmond Spiders in a CAA clash on Saturday.
October 17, 2011
Voting Ends Sunday! Vote for Chris Treister for the GEICO Play of the Year!
University of Maine quarterback Chris Treister's helicopter into the endzone to defeat James Madison in overtime has been nominated for the GEICO College Football Play of the Year.
October 17, 2011
Waxman Named Special Teams Player of the Week
University of Maine punter Jordan Waxman has been named the CAA Special Teams Player of the Week.
October 15, 2011
Givans, McDonald and Smith Lead No. 12 Football to Homecoming Win Over Rhode Island
Vinson Givans (Cambridge, Mass.) returned an interception for a touchdown and added 10 tackles to lead the University of Maine football team to a 27-21 win over the Rhode Island Rams in the Black Bears’ Homecoming Game. Maine is now 5-1 overall and 3-0 in CAA play while Rhode Island falls to 1-5 and 0-3 in league play.
October 12, 2011
No. 12 Football Hosts Rhode Island on Homecoming
The University of Maine football team, ranked 12th in the country, hosts longtime rival Rhode Island in the Black Bears' Homecoming Game on Saturday at 1 p.m.
October 10, 2011
Smith, Perillo and McMillian Earn Awards
University of Maine football standouts Warren Smith and Justin Perillo have each been honored with national awards while defensive standout Jerron McMillian earned an honorable mention.
October 10, 2011
A Note From Coach Cos on the Last Play of the JMU Game
One of the most important fumble recovery's in the history of Maine "Black Bear" Football, took place Saturday, October 8th, in Bridgeforth Stadium at James Madison University during Maine's exhilarating 25-24 OT win.
October 8, 2011
Treister's Two-Point Conversion Gives No. 19 Maine a 25-24 Overtime Win Over No. 6 James Madison
Chris Treister (Cape Elizabeth, Maine) converted a two-point conversion in overtime to give No. 19 Maine a 25-24 win over No. 6 James Madison at Bridgeforth Stadium. Maine is now 4-1 overall and 2-0 in CAA play while James Madison is 4-2 and 2-1 in league play.
October 6, 2011
Pushaun Brown Honored With Second Gold Helmet Award
University of Maine football standout Pushaun Brown has been honored with his second New England Football Writers’ Gridiron Club of Greater Boston Gold Helmet Award of the season.
October 5, 2011
Hero's Hosting Football Watch Party on Saturday!
Hero’s Sports Grill, located at 41 Washington St. in Bangor, will be hosting the official Watch Party for the University of Maine football team’s game against New Hampshire. Kickoff for Saturday’s game is scheduled for 12 p.m.
October 5, 2011
Pushaun Brown Named ECAC Offensive Player of the Week
University of Maine football standout Pushaun Brown has been named the ECAC FCS Offensive Player of the Week.
October 5, 2011
#19 Football Heads to #6 James Madison for a Clash on Comcast
The University of Maine football team heads to James Madison for a clash live on Comcast SportsNet New England. Kickoff is scheduled for 3:30 p.m. on Saturday.
October 3, 2011
Black Bears #19 in Sports Network Poll
Following a 31-17 win over #5 Delaware on Saturday, the University of Maine football team is up to 19th in the latest Fathead.com/Sports Network Top-25 Poll.
October 3, 2011
Pushaun Brown Named CAA Offensive Player of the Week
University of Maine football standout Pushaun Brown has been named the CAA Offensive Player of the Week.
October 1, 2011
Brown Leads Football to 31-17 Win Over #5 Delaware
Pushaun Brown (North Brunswick, N.J.) rushed for 193 yards and three scores to lead the University of Maine football team to a 31-17 win over #5 Delaware on Saturday night at Alfond Stadium. Maine is now 3-1 overall and 1-0 in CAA play while Delaware falls to 3-2 and 1-1 in league play.
September 28, 2011
Football Hosts #5 Delaware in CAA Opener
ORONO, Maine -- The University of Maine football team hosts #5 Delaware in the Black Bears' CAA opener. The game marks the seventh time in the last eight seasons Maine has played a team from the previous season's National Championship Game. Saturday's contest will be broadcast live on WABI-TV and the CW throughout Maine.
September 26, 2011
Exciting Football Events Coming Up in the Next Two Weeks!
There are going to be several exciting events for Black Bear football fans to attend in the next couple of weeks.
September 17, 2011
Brown, Smith Lead Football to 31-15 Win Over Albany
The University of Maine football team defeated Albany by the score of 31-15 on Saturday night in Albany. Maine was led by Pushaun Brown (North Brunswick, N.J.) who had 125 yards rushing and a score.
September 14, 2011
Football Travels to Albany for a Game Live on Time Warner Cable
The University of Maine football team travels to take on the Albany Great Danes on Saturday at 6 p.m. The game will be broadcast live on Time Warner Cable Channel 9 across the state. Fans can also listen to the game on the Black Bear Sports Network with Rich Kimball and Bob Lucy covering all the action on the gridiron.
September 14, 2011
Michael Cole Earns Weekly Award
University of Maine football standout Michael Cole has been named a Beyond Sports Network Defensive Line Player of the Week.
September 14, 2011
Brian Sullivan Chronicles Maine's Journey to Pittsburgh
Channel 7's Brian Sullivan filmed a behind-the-scenes look at the Black Bears' trip to Pittsburgh.
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