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Plainfield Man Indicted In Fatal Shooting Of Star Football Player: Prosecutors Plainfield Man Indicted In Fatal Shooting Of Star Football Player: Prosecutors
Plainfield Man Indicted In Fatal Shooting Of Star Football Player: Prosecutors A 23-year-old Plainfield man was indicted by a grand jury for murder in the shooting death of a former college football player last August. Maurice Pierce shot Jameer Outsey, of Bridgewater, on North Broad Street and Magnolia Avenue in Elizabeth on Aug. 27, Union County Prosecutor William A. Daniel, Elizabeth Police Director Earl Graves, and Elizabeth Police Chief Giacomo Sacca said. He was taken to a hospital where he was pronounced dead, authorities said. Pierce was charged with murder in the first degree and multiple weapons offenses. Outsey, a three-year letterman at Fra…
Rutgers-Ohio State Weekend Football Game Likely To Cause Delays On NJ Highways Rutgers-Ohio State Weekend Football Game Likely To Cause Delays On NJ Highways
Rutgers-Ohio State Weekend Football Game Likely To Cause Delays On NJ Highways There will be a sea of red tying up traffic in New Jersey on Saturday, Nov. 4, as thongs of college football fans are expected to flock to SHI Stadium as Rutgers squares off against top-ranked Ohio State.  The New Jersey Department of Transportation, in turn, is advising of possible delays before and after the highly-anticipated game in Piscataway, which kicks off at noon. Specifically, the DOT said that there could be heavy traffic on stretches of the New Jersey Turnpike, and on Route 1, Route 18, and Route 287 amid excitement to see the Buckeyes — who were ranked number one in the initia…
Plainfield Man Arrested In Fatal Shooting Of Star Football Player: Prosecutors Plainfield Man Arrested In Fatal Shooting Of Star Football Player: Prosecutors
Plainfield Man Arrested In Fatal Shooting Of Star Football Player: Prosecutors Maurice Pierce, 23-year-old Plainfield man was arrested on Monday, Sept. 25 and charged with murder in the shooting death of Jameer Outsey, a former college football player, back in August, authorities said. On Sunday, Aug. 12, Elizabeth police responded to North Broad Street and Magnolia Avenue and found Outsey, a Bridgewater resident, suffering from a gunshot wound, Union County Prosecutor William A. Daniel, Elizabeth Police Director Earl Graves, and Elizabeth Police Chief Giacomo Sacca said. He was taken to a hospital where he was pronounced dead, authorities said. Pierce …
Star Football Player Jameer Outsey Shot Dead In Elizabeth Star Football Player Jameer Outsey Shot Dead In Elizabeth
Star Football Player Jameer Outsey Shot Dead In Elizabeth A former New Jersey football star was shot dead over the weekend, authorities announced. Jameer Outsey, a three-year letterman at Franklin Township High School (Class of 2014), was fatally shot in Elizabeth on Saturday, Aug. 12, prosecutors said. The 27-year-old former athlete was hospitalized after being shot at North Broad Street and Magnolia Avenue, and subsequently pronounced dead, the Union County Prosecutor's Office said. Named first team all-area is junior and senior year of high school, Outsey went on to play college football for Iowa and UNLV while majoring in sociology. Outs…
Football Star, 24, Dies Of Injuries From Trenton Shooting: Prosecutor Football Star, 24, Dies Of Injuries From Trenton Shooting: Prosecutor
Football Star, 24, Dies Of Injuries From Trenton Shooting: Prosecutor A 24-year-old man from Mercer County died of injuries suffered in a shooting in Trenton earlier this month, authorities said. Justin Prescott Reed, of Ewing, died on May 22, as a result of injuries he sustained in the May 14 shooting on Brunswick Avenue, the Mercer County Prosecutor's Office said on Wednesday, May 31. No arrests had been made in the shooting as of press time, authorities said. Reed was a star football player at Ewing High School. He later played football at Delaware Valley University, Monroe College and Mercer Community College, his obituary said. He enjoyed eat…
Alabama Legend Nick Saban Makes Surprise Stop At Good Counsel High School Alabama Legend Nick Saban Makes Surprise Stop At Good Counsel High School
Alabama Legend Nick Saban Makes Surprise Stop At Good Counsel High School The recruiting trail of one of college football’s most legendary coaches made its way to Montgomery County this week as Nick Saban came to town for a visit. Saban made a recruiting trip to Good Counsel High School in Olney on Monday, Jan. 23 to talk to players and coaches, in a visit that was captured in a photo posted by Athletic Director Steve Howes, who is no stranger to historic coaches. Pretty cool day at the office. I played & worked for a tremendous college coach. Blessed to spend time around & observe coaches like Gary Williams & Gregg Popovich & Billy Donovan &…
Former Paramus Catholic Football Star Dead In Crash Hours After Bulldogs Championship Parade Former Paramus Catholic Football Star Dead In Crash Hours After Bulldogs Championship Parade
Former Paramus Catholic Football Star Dead In Crash Hours After Bulldogs Championship Parade Devin Willock spent Saturday, Jan. 14 riding around on emergency service vehicles and celebrating the University of Georgia Bulldogs' 2023 college football championship win in the parade in Athens, GA. Less than 18 hours later, he was dead. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Georgia Fan (@georgiasportscontent) The 20-year-old former Paramus Catholic football player (Class of 2020) was a passenger in a 2021 Ford Expedition heading south on a street in Athens when it left the roadway and hit two poles and several trees around 2:45 a.m…
Former Mount Olive Athlete Flynn Brown, 22, Killed In Mississippi Shooting Former Mount Olive Athlete Flynn Brown, 22, Killed In Mississippi Shooting
Former Mount Olive Athlete Flynn Brown, 22, Killed In Mississippi Shooting Former North Jersey athlete Flynn Brown was killed in a Mississippi shooting, several news reports say. He was 22. Brown was a 2019 graduate of Mount Olive High School, where he played football before continuing his promising athletic career at Jackson State University, a tribute from a local sports page said. While the investigation is ongoing, a suspect — Randall Smith, a 20-year-old JSU freshman, was charged with murder and held without bond after Brown's body was found in a vehicle on campus around 8:30 a.m. on Friday, Dec. 2, according to WAPT. “The loss of a young person is always a …
University Of Maryland Football Team, Alums Take Leagues By Storm During Historic Weekend University Of Maryland Football Team, Alums Take Leagues By Storm During Historic Weekend
University Of Maryland Football Team, Alums Take Leagues By Storm During Historic Weekend It was a banner weekend for the Maryland Terrapins football program, which continued its undefeated streak on the field and celebrated several popular alums who graduated to the NFL and starred on the biggest stage. On Saturday, Sept. 17, the Terrapins improved their record this season to 3-0 after topping SMU by a close 34-27 score in advance of their hotly anticipated matchup against fourth-seeded Michigan Wolverines next weekend. The following day, more history was made when the Atlanta Falcons squared off against the Los Angeles Rams in a matchup that featured a pair of popular unheral…
Sacred Heart University Football Player Among Duo Charged With Aggravated Arson Sacred Heart University Football Player Among Duo Charged With Aggravated Arson
Sacred Heart University Football Player Among Duo Charged With Aggravated Arson A college football player in Connecticut is among two teens facing arson charges for allegedly throwing fireworks at a New Jersey woman, setting her on fire. Justin Leibhauser, age 19, and Gianni Aveta, age 18, both of New Jersey, were charged following the incident that occurred Saturday, July 23, in Ocean County. Officers began investigating after a 53-year-old woman showed up to the Beach Haven Police Department and reported that she had been struck by a firework that was thrown from a car at around 10:15 p.m.  The firework exploded and struck her in the arm and rib area causing her cl…
Football Player At Sacred Heart University Killed In Crash Football Player At Sacred Heart University Killed In Crash
Football Player At Sacred Heart University Killed In Crash Magnetic. Charismatic. Larger than life. That was Cyrenius "Cy" Menard, those who knew him say. The 19-year-old football player at Sacred Heart University in Fairfield died when he was ejected in a crash with a tractor-trailer in Bergen County, New Jersey in the southbound lanes of Route 17 in Saddle River late Friday morning, May 6. Just two weeks ago, Cy announced he'd committed to playing for Sacred Heart University. That Instagram post had nearly 1,500 comments — mainly condolences — and more than 3,600 likes as of Saturday, May 7. Menard had attended from St. Joseph's Regional High …
Former College Football Standout Who Lived In Westchester Dies At Age 45 Former College Football Standout Who Lived In Westchester Dies At Age 45
Former College Football Standout Who Lived In Westchester Dies At Age 45 A Westchester County resident and former college football standout has died at the age of 45. James “Dylan” Karczewski, of Larchmont, died unexpectedly on Wednesday, Feb. 9, according to his obituary. Karczewski grew up in Michigan, where he gained recognition for his skills as a running back. He went on to be a four-year letterman in the football program at Dartmouth College. He is survived by his wife, Meaghan, and his two children, Cavan and Win, and his parents, James and Katie. His wake was scheduled for Wednesday, Feb. 16, from 3 to 7 p.m. at Coxe & Graziano Funeral H…
Man Shot, Killed Over Argument About College Football Game Man Shot, Killed Over Argument About College Football Game
Man Shot, Killed Over Argument About College Football Game An argument over a college football game led to the fatal shooting of a man after he got in a dispute with another in the final minutes of a massive upset. With the then top-ranked Alabama squaring off against an unranked Texas A&M squad in the final minutes over the weekend, police said that two men got in an argument inside a Sixth Avenue home in Bessemer, Alabama. It is alleged that the two men became combative while arguing over whose team was better, prompting the homeowner to ask them to leave as they were fighting at approximately 11 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 9. Once they were outs…
COVID-19: Stony Brook Football Cuts Spring Season Short After Remaining Opponents Cancel Games COVID-19: Stony Brook Football Cuts Spring Season Short After Remaining Opponents Cancel Games
Covid-19: Stony Brook Football Cuts Spring Season Short After Remaining Opponents Cancel Games It’s going to be an early offseason for the Stony Brook University football team after upcoming opponents canceled games due to positive COVID-19 within their programs. The Seawolves last two opponents, the University of New Hampshire and the University of Rhode Island both canceled their seasons due to COVID-19 cases, forcing Stony Brook to follow suit after four spring games. “Stony Brook football respect the decisions of UNH and URI to end their spring football seasons," school officials said in a statement. "With those the only remaining games on our schedule, we now enter our offseason…
Mahwah High School Football Star Shot, Killed At Ohio State Mahwah High School Football Star Shot, Killed At Ohio State
Mahwah High School Football Star Shot, Killed At Ohio State A popular former Mahwah High School football star was shot and killed overnight Sunday at Ohio State University, authorities confirmed. Chase Meola, a 23-year-old marketing major, was pronounced dead shortly after 2 a.m. at the scene of the shooting in a Columbus parking lot following a dispute during a party at a nearby fraternity house. Authorities chased down and captured Kintie Mitchell Jr., 18, of Columbus, and charged him with murder. Mitchell escaped police custody following a burglary arrest early this year, authorities said. SEE: Gunman Charged With Mahwah Football Star's Murde…
Rutgers Football Scarlet Knights Test Positive For Coronavirus Rutgers Football Scarlet Knights Test Positive For Coronavirus
Rutgers Football Scarlet Knights Test Positive For Coronavirus At least two players on the Rutgers University football team have tested positive for coronavirus, authorities said. Scarlet Knights players returned to campus for voluntary workouts in Piscataway earlier this month and were receiving health screenings including saliva tests and temperature checks, they said. The university confirmed that one athlete tested positive in a screening before returning to campus, while the other player tested positive while on school grounds. "To say we have the answers, that would be an arrogant statement, we are trying to do our best with all the information …
UConn Expected To Rejoin Big East Conference UConn Expected To Rejoin Big East Conference
UConn Expected To Rejoin Big East Conference UConn’s men’s basketball program hasn’t been the same since it left the Big East Conference seven years ago. Now it appears the Huskies will leave the American Athletic Conference and be back in the Big East for all sports except football, according to multiple reports. The news that the invitation to rejoin the conference could come as early as next week was first reported by Digital News Desk. UConn is expected to be the 11th member of the "new" Big East starting with the 2020-21 season. The Big East would move to a format of 20 league games in men's and women's basket…