2016 Buccaneer Football News

McCarthy Tabbed As National Finalist For Prestigious Cliff Harris Award As Top Small College Defensive Player
McCarthy Tabbed As National Finalist For Prestigious Cliff Harris Award As Top Small College Defensive Player

December 19, 2016

Massachusetts Maritime senior linebacker Marshall McCarthy is one of 81 national finalists from across three divisions of play for the 2016 Cliff Harris Award presented to the nation’s top small college defensive player. The announcement was made over the weekend by the Little Rock (Ark.) Touchdown Club, which will name the recipient of this year’s prestigious honor on Christmas Eve

Boston Globe:  "Marshall McCarthy Sets School Standards - Twice"
Boston Globe: "Marshall McCarthy Sets School Standards - Twice"

December 11, 2016

A lot of great football players have come through Mass Maritime Academy. On the defensive side of the ball, Marshall McCarthy might be one of the best ever

McCarthy Earns Spot On 2016 D3Football.com All-East Region Second Team
McCarthy Earns Spot On 2016 D3Football.com All-East Region Second Team

December 09, 2016

The honors continue to come in for Massachusetts Maritime senior linebacker Marshall McCarthy, as he earned a spot on the 2016 D3football.com second team all-East Region squad that was announced earlier this week

Cape Cod Times:  "McCarthy A Defensive Star For Massachusetts Maritime Football"
Cape Cod Times: "McCarthy A Defensive Star For Massachusetts Maritime Football"

December 07, 2016

After transferring from Stonehill two years ago, senior linebacker Marshall McCarthy of the Massachusetts Maritime Academy football team didn't know what was in store for him

McCarthy One Of 60 NCAA Division III Nominees For Prestigious Cliff Harris Award As Nation's Top Small College Defensive Player
McCarthy One Of 60 NCAA Division III Nominees For Prestigious Cliff Harris Award As Nation's Top Small College Defensive Player

December 05, 2016

Massachusetts Maritime senior linebacker Marshall McCarthy is one of 60 NCAA Division III nominees for the 2016 Cliff Harris Award that is presented to the nation’s top small college defensive player. The announcement was made over the weekend by the Little Rock (Ark.) Touchdown Club, which will in turn release the finalists for this year’s honor in two weeks prior to the presentation of the Harris Award on Christmas Eve

Duxbury Clipper:  "McCarthy Wraps Up Stellar Career With Buccaneers"
Duxbury Clipper: "McCarthy Wraps Up Stellar Career With Buccaneers"

November 30, 2016

Marshall McCarthy, who graduated from Duxbury High in 2013, was an integral member of the Dragons’ most recent state champion football team

McCarthy Named To 2016 New England Football Writers Association Division II-III All-Star Team
McCarthy Named To 2016 New England Football Writers Association Division II-III All-Star Team

November 28, 2016

Massachusetts Maritime senior linebacker Marshall McCarthy continues to earn accolades for his outstanding campaign on the gridiron this past fall, as he is one of 29 student-athletes (including five representing the Massachusetts State Collegiate Athletic Conference) to be named to the 2016 New England Football Writers Association Division II-III All-Star team that was announced earlier today by selection chair Roger Crosley of the New England Football Conference

McCarthy Named As MASCAC Defensive Player Of The Year, One Of Four Buccaneers To Earn All-Conference Honors
McCarthy Named As MASCAC Defensive Player Of The Year, One Of Four Buccaneers To Earn All-Conference Honors

November 16, 2016

Massachusetts Maritime senior linebacker Marshall McCarthy was named as the 2016 Massachusetts State Collegiate Athletic Conference Football Defensive Player of the Year on Wednesday afternoon, and he is one of four Buccaneers to earn all-MASCAC accolades in a vote of the league’s coaches

Pierce, Phillips Account For Touchdowns As Football Drops 37-14 Decision To Bridgewater State In 38th Annual Ocean Spray Cranberry Bowl
Pierce, Phillips Account For Touchdowns As Football Drops 37-14 Decision To Bridgewater State In 38th Annual Ocean Spray Cranberry Bowl

November 12, 2016

Senior co-captain Kenny Pierce and junior Richie Phillips accounted for touchdowns for the Buccaneer football team on Saturday afternoon, as Massachusetts Maritime closed out its 2016 campaign with a 37-14 setback to rival Bridgewater State in the 38th Annual Ocean Spray Cranberry Bowl played at Swenson Field in Bridgewater, Mass.

Football Looks To Scoop Up Season Ending Victory At Bridgewater State In 38th Annual Ocean Spray Cranberry Bowl
Football Looks To Scoop Up Season Ending Victory At Bridgewater State In 38th Annual Ocean Spray Cranberry Bowl

November 08, 2016

The Buccaneer football team looks to scoop up a victory in its 2016 season finale on Saturday afternoon, as Massachusetts Maritime renews its longstanding rivalry with Bridgewater State in the 38th Annual Ocean Spray Cranberry Bowl. Kickoff at Swenson Field in Bridgewater, Mass. is set for Noon EST

Ebdon Tosses First Touchdown, McCarthy Makes 10 Tackles As Football Drops 28-7 MASCAC Decision At Plymouth State
Ebdon Tosses First Touchdown, McCarthy Makes 10 Tackles As Football Drops 28-7 MASCAC Decision At Plymouth State

November 05, 2016

Senior co-captain Kenny Pierce hauled in freshman quarterback Ty Ebdon's first career touchdown pass for the Buccaneer football team on Saturday afternoon, as Massachusetts Maritime dropped a 28-7 Massachusetts State Collegiate Athletic Conference decision to Plymouth State at Currier Field in Plymouth, N.H.

Football Heads North Saturday Looking To Claw Past Plymouth State In MASCAC Clash
Football Heads North Saturday Looking To Claw Past Plymouth State In MASCAC Clash

October 31, 2016

The Buccaneer football team begins a two-game regular season ending road trip on Saturday afternoon, as Massachusetts Maritime heads to Plymouth, N.H. looking to claw past Plymouth State in a Massachusetts State Collegiate Athletic Conference clash. Kickoff at Currier Field is set for 1:00 p.m. EDT

Pierce Rushes For 126 Yards, McCarthy Records 14 Tackles As Football Drops 21-3 Senior Day Decision To Framingham State
Pierce Rushes For 126 Yards, McCarthy Records 14 Tackles As Football Drops 21-3 Senior Day Decision To Framingham State

October 29, 2016

Senior co-captain Kenny Pierce rushed for a season-high 126 yards for the Buccaneer football team on Saturday afternoon, as Massachusetts Maritime also received 14 tackles from senior co-captain Marshall McCarthy in dropping a 21-3 Massachusetts State Collegiate Athletic Conference decision to Framingham State on Senior Day at Clean Harbors Stadium

Football Looks To Be Ram Tough Saturday In Senior Day Clash For Kelley Cup With Framingham State
Football Looks To Be Ram Tough Saturday In Senior Day Clash For Kelley Cup With Framingham State

October 24, 2016

The Buccaneer football team returns home for the final time during the 2016 regular season on Saturday afternoon, as Massachusetts Maritime looks to be ram tough for a Massachusetts State Collegiate Athletic Conference clash with Framingham State. Kickoff in the 10th Kelley Cup on Senior Day at Clean Harbors Stadium is set for Noon EDT

McCarthy, Kern Combine For 34 Tackles As Football Falls At UMass Dartmouth
McCarthy, Kern Combine For 34 Tackles As Football Falls At UMass Dartmouth

October 22, 2016

Senior co-captain Marshall McCarthy and freshman Kenny Kern combined for 34 tackles for the Buccaneer football team on Saturday afternoon, as Massachusetts Maritime dropped a 33-0 Massachusetts State Collegiate Athletic Conference decision to UMass Dartmouth at Cressy Field in North Dartmouth, Mass.

South Coast Today:  "Dartmouth's Smialek Brothers Face Off In College"
South Coast Today: "Dartmouth's Smialek Brothers Face Off In College"

October 19, 2016

From backyard route-running with dad to lining up on the same offensive line at Dartmouth High to facing off on either end of a kickoff in college, the Smialek brothers have a deep history on the football field