Brendan McGair

“Honestly, my shots were falling. Some games they do, some games they don’t. Those three games were ones where they definitely did,” Mega said.

Each season isn’t about chasing after the past. It’s about focusing on what’s ahead, not what took place 10, 15, or even 30 years ago.

This was about teenagers and how it dawned on them that something for the greater good was at stake – more than touchdowns and fumble recoveries and which team had more points on the scoreboard by game’s end.

You too would be frustrated if you had walked in Varfley’s shoes – an electric talent beset by injuries for the longest time.

He’s a rising golf phenom who made plenty of noise on Rhode Island-based courses during the spring and summer months. He’s also a member of his school’s varsity boys soccer team that conquered all en route to capturing the state championship. The question is, are there lessons from Max Jackson’s golf exploits that are applicable...

“Showing others that a Rhode Island kid can make it in Division I football, it brings back hope for my city and state,” said Smith. “It was a blessing to be on that field."

The NCAA one-time transfer rule holds the promise to be a significant gamechanger.

It’s a high school football matchup featuring defending champ versus defending champ.

“I wanted to do something that had meaning,” said Dennen. “I wanted my heart to be in it through helping people.”

Kasim Hill has now started seven games at quarterback for the University of Rhode Island. He’s walked off the field with a winning taste six times.