~General Release - 11/12/08
Fury strong at All-star game...
The Mass Fury and the rest of the North all-star all shined on game night. Fury kicker John Carpenter started the night scoring off with a great 48 yard field. Carpenter connected on another field goal and 3 extra points to lead all scores on the night with 9 points. Jay Godino played mostly at RB and he led the North in Rushing gaining nearly 10 yards per carrier on the night. Jay made some great flashy runs that got the North sidelines in a roar. QB Ryan Minns lead the North down the field on 3 separate occasions, setting up field goal attempts and also connecting with Fury WR Matt McRae on a TD pass as well. LB Sean Suslowicz played at DE and had a heck of a night. He was in on several tackles and recovered a fumble as well. RT Kyle Mac played RG and kept the North Qbs safe all night, not giving up any sacks.
All our Fury players represented the team very well at the all-star game and really stood out in the North 27-14 victory over the South. So it was a heck of a night for the Fury team and here are a few video clips from the game.
Minns to McRae TD pass http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hJSI7l9xYyQ
Carp 48 yard FG http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9ICmmXb1WUw
~General Release - 11/07/08
2008 All-Star addition - Mass Fury Kicker/Punter John Carpenter has been selected to represent the NELF North All-star squad.
The North vs. South game to be played Saturday November 8th @ Veterans Stadiun, Lawerence, MA @ 6:00pm.
~General Release - 10/20/08
Mass Fury 2008 All-Star Selections:
The Mass Fury team would like to congratulate the following players on there outstading season and there selection to the 2008 NEFL All-Star team.
#7 WR Fran Collins, #10 QB Ryan Minns, #11 DE Sean Suslowicz, #20 DB Jay Godino, #56 OL Klye Mackiewicz and alternates #27 WR Matt McRae, # 5 DB Tony Rovinelli and #52 DT Jimmy Sargent. The game will be played November 8th at 6:00pm in Lawerence, MA at Lawernce Stadium.
~General Release – 10/06/08
Fury advance to Play-offs and capture Division Title
The Central Mass Fury captured the Federation Division Title this past Sunday with an exciting 20-14 OT victory over division rival Kennebec Valley Tigers. With the victory, Fury take the Division Title and the #1 seed into the first round of the NEFL “AA” play offs.
The Fury will play host this coming weekend to the Pioneer Division #2 seed Bay State Renegades. The game time and date is set for this coming Sunday, October 12th @ 2:00pm @ the Leicester Community Field, Leicester, MA with the winner advancing to the Semi-Finals on the 18th.
~General Release – 10/05/08
Fury claw out win over Tigers
In the first meeting back in August in a fast and furious game, the Tigers edged out the Fury 37-30. This time around, the game took a whole new shape. Instead of the shoot out, it became a defensive battle ground as both teams went into the half deadlocked at 0-0. Tigers struck first blood after blocking a punt in the opening moments of the second half. After the score, the extra try failed, but the Tigers had the 6-0 lead. Later in the 3rd quarter, Fury QB Ryan Minns connected with WR Fran Collins on a 60 yard strike to set up a Pat Dibouno touchdown run. Kicker John Carpenter tacked on the extra point and the Fury took a 7-6 lead into the 4th quarter. A few series later, the Tigers defense capitalized on a bad snap and returned it another 10 yards for the score. Tigers then converted the 2 point conversion and went up 14-7. Again late in the 4th quarter with the game winding down, the Tigers were drive and down to the Fury 5 yard line. Tigers ran an option sweep, and as the QB was tackled, he managed to pitch the ball to the running back. But as the ball was in flight, Fury MLB Mike Colby stepped in front of the running back and with out breaking stride, rush 95 yards down field for the score. Carpenter then tacked on his second extra point try and the game was tied 14-14 and headed to over time.
Tigers won the toss and elected to receive, but after a few first down were forced to punt. DB Joe Okrah had a nice return and set the Fury up with excellent field position at the Tiger 45 yard line. After a few completions and short rushes, Fury was faced with 1st and goal from the 10. After a beautiful ball fake by Minns, he put the ball up for WR Matt McRae who made a spectacular catch to seal the victory and clinch the Federation Division Championship. Final score, Fury 20, Tigers 14.
~General Release - 08/27/08
Season Update
The Central Mass Fury have completed the first half of the 2008 season and now sits tied for the division lead with the rival KV Tigers at 4-2. Fury is ranked 5th in Offence and 5th in Defense across the "AA" Division, averaging 22.3 for and 9.8 against through the first half of the season. QB Ryan Minns, behind his offensive line, has thrown for 12 touchdowns along the way. WR Fran Collins has hauled in 7 of those TD himself. Also, over the pass few weeks, the defense has made great strides and has now come full circle. From the line, linebackers to d-backs, the Fury has played solid football. Fury will look to make a strong playoff push with the return of some very key players after the Labor Day Break such as LB Sean Suslowics, FS Jay Godino, SS Tony Rovinelli, OL Harrison Ingels, RB Matty Miles and TE Dan Palacio.
~General Release – 07/28/08
Fury grinds through the Chaos
Mid-coast Chaos of Bath, ME travels down to Southborough, MA 911 Memorial Field on Saturday to meet division rival, the Central Mass Fury.
The first half was mostly a Defensive battle, and Mid-coast was able to keep the Fury out of the end zone. Chaos managed a goal line stand to keep the score close, holding the Fury to a pair of John Carpenter field goals to end the half.
The second half the Fury came to life with a great punt and kick return by Cookie Smith, both for 50 yards and set up 2 scores. Both of the scores where TD passes from Ryan Minns to Fran Collins, one of which was a 50 yard strike down the near sideline.
The Fury Defense capped scoring off after the d-line got great pressure on Chaos QB Steve Lorraine and forced an errant throw. The pass was picked off and returned 40 yards by Fury DE Byrant Cordero. That wrapped up the scoring at 27-0 in favor of the Fury.
This coming weekend the Central Mass Fury host there 2nd Annual Hartz Foundation Charity game at home in Leicester, at the Leicester Community Field, with a 1:00pm kick-off. Please come down and support the Fury and this great cause.
Jeremy Stanley Gadbois
June 7, 1986 - April 25, 2008
BROOKLYN, CT - Jeremy Stanley Gadbois, 21, of Brooklyn, CT passed away on April 25, 2008 due to injuries previously suffered during an automobile accident. Jeremy was a strong, patriotic man with a desire to help others that went above and beyond that of the average person. His unselfishness on a daily basis left a lasting impression on many. Immediately following the events of September 11, 2001 Jeremy (at the age of 15) made his way into Ground Zero and participated extensively in initial search and rescue efforts, where he remained until more organized efforts were established. In October of 2005, Jeremy joined the Red Cross as a volunteer and spent time helping Katrina victims in Mississippi by setting up and maintaining shelters, food service and water supplies for displaced citizens. He was also instrumental in setting up the first regional database to help disaster victims track lost family members. Jeremy had been nearing completion of physical therapy for a shoulder injury, during which he spent time volunteering with the elderly at Haven Health. Upon completion of his rehab he was committed to joining the U.S. Army with the intention of becoming a Ranger in the Special Forces. Jeremy loved the Patriots and Red Sox. He played semi-pro football with the Worcester Wildcats and most recently the Central Mass Fury. Jeremy leaves his parents Bill and Laurie Gadbois, brothers Billy and Jacob, sisters Sera, Julia and Cassia, sisters-in-law Becky and Tracy, brother-in-law Bill, and a host of close friends and family. A Funeral Service will be held on Wednesday at 11:00 a.m. at the Gagnon-Costello Funeral Home, 33 Reynolds St., Danielson with Ministers Don Bixby and Barry Barkley officiating. Burial following at South Cemetery, Brooklyn. Calling hours are on Tuesday 7-9 p.m. and on Wednesday morning from 9-11 a.m. before the Funeral Service.
Published in the Norwich Bulletin on 4/27/2008.
