Caruso recently set the all-time record at the school, and with six catches (for 150 yards) against Western Connecticut on Saturday, improved his record to 150.

He is also only 38 yards short of tying Tim Quinn’s school record of 1,733 career receiving yards set from 1981-83, and has helped the team to 18 victories in three-plus seasons after MMA had won just nine games the previous five years combined in an offensive unit that is averaging 42 points, 586.2 yards and 94.2 plays per game this season.

He has been starting regularly since his sophomore season, although he started a few games as a freshman.

Through it all, Caruso has had consistency with quarterback Mike Stanton throwing to him all four years.

Stanton, who hails from Quincy, is one of the top players in Div. 3

Caruso, who graduated in 2010, is pleased to have the record.

“It’s pretty cool,” he said. “I’m not all about individual stats. I’m about team, but it is cool.”

Caruso decided to go to the school. where he majors in International Maritime Business, to follow his grandfather, who graduated in 1955.

While he studies Maritime business, Caruso said he plans to stay on shore after he graduates.

On the field, Caruso, who considers himself a slot receiver, likes to emulate one of his favorite players, Wes Welker, the former Patriot and Dolphin.

“Welker would be the guy,” Caruso said. “I remember him from Miami and then the Pats. I’m definitely a slot guy. I work the in-between stuff. I have taken a couple of good shots.”

Playing close to home, Caruso has plenty of fans.

“My family comes to every game,” he said. I have plenty of support. I love to be able to play with my family backing me.”

While he has the record now, Caruso expects it to be broken soon.

“E.J. Bennett is a year behind me,” he said. “I think he’s got a chance to break the record. He’s on pace to pass me.”

It doesn’t bother him.

“I’ll be happy for him,” Caruso said. “Absolutely.”