Football

by **Tom Nolette** » Wed Dec 20, 2017 12:48 am

UMaine's Demby Named 2nd Team All-American

ORONO, MAINE (WABI) - The UMaine football office made two announcements today, one good, one not so much. Offensive lineman Jamil Demby has been named a FCS 2nd Team All-American. The 6'5" 335 pounder hopes to get a shot at the NFL next year.

http://www.wabi.tv/content/sports/UMain ... 46093.html

by **Tom Nolette** » Wed Dec 20, 2017 3:21 am

Maine Football‏ @BlackBearsFB
Congratulations to @TeamDemby who has been selected to the @FCS_STATS All-America Second Team!

Details: http://bit.ly/2B0d9QO

#BlackBearNation #CAAFB

by **Tom Nolette** » Wed Dec 20, 2017 3:22 am

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On the eve of the early signing day we are excited to be welcoming in the newest members of #BlackBearNation #BearWitness18 #CAAFB
pic: https://pbs.twimg.com/media/DRcDx8YVwAAw9t

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by **Tom Nolette** » Sat Dec 23, 2017 2:04 am

UMaine Searching for new O.C. as Coen Leaves for Holy Cross

ORONO, MAINE (WABI) - UMaine football will need a new Offensive Coordinator next season. Liam Coen has been named the Offensive Coordinator at Holy Cross.

http://www.wabi.tv/content/sports/UMain ... 41593.html

by **Tom Nolette** » Sun Dec 24, 2017 1:44 am

Coen leaves UMaine offensive coordinator post for Holy Cross
http://www.foxbangor.com/sports/item/23 ... holy-cross

by **Tom Nolette** » Wed Dec 27, 2017 2:36 am

Harasymiak: "These are our guys" three years into building program

ORONO - It is no secret the Maine football offseason has been difficult for those in Orono.

Following a decimating last-second loss to close the season, the Black Bears learned they would be losing FCS-leading rusher Josh Mack to transfer. In addition to that, offensive coordinator Liam Coen, who helped revitalize the Black Bears offense, is moving to coach at Holy Cross.

http://www.foxbangor.com/sports/item/23 ... ng-program

by **Tom Nolette** » Thu Dec 28, 2017 3:26 am

Black Bears hire offensive coordinator from within
Brian Picucci will call the plays for the Black Bears next fall after coaching the offensive linemen last fall.

...Picucci, a 46-year-old native of Leominster, Massachusetts, was the offensive line coach last fall. He was formerly the offensive coordinator at the University of Massachusetts from 2009-12.

“I’m just excited knowing how knowledgeable Brian is,” said Harasymiak, UMaine’s head football coach. “I’ve had a lot of football conversations with him. He’ll be different from Liam. We’ll see what he brings to the table in terms of schemes and attack.

“But we’ve got a guy who’s proved himself and has done it and his football mind is very high.”

Harasymiak, who is entering his third year at Maine, said he offered Picucci the position the day after Coen left for Holy Cross. “It was a no-brainer for me, an easy promotion,” said Harasymiak.

http://www.pressherald.com/2017/12/27/u ... om-within/

by **Tom Nolette** » Thu Dec 28, 2017 3:48 am

Maine football coaching staff announces changes

...The program announced offensive line coach Brian Picucci would be promoted to offensive coordinator and quarterbacks coach ahead of next season. Sliding into his former role will be former tight ends coach Pat Denecke. Both men came to the university in 2016, becoming important parts to Joe Harasymiak's rookie coaching staff.

http://www.foxbangor.com/sports/item/23 ... es-changes

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Maine Football @BlackBearsFB
.@UMaineCoachH has promoted @coach_picucci to Offensive Coordinator/QBs coach and @CoachDenecke to Offensive Line Coach
Details: http://bit.ly/2BZKa4d
#BlackBearNation #CAAFB

by **Tom Nolette** » Fri Dec 29, 2017 4:10 am

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.@TeamDemby continues to rack up the honors as he was named to @philsteele042 FCS All-America First Team

Details: http://bit.ly/2pOD6lg

#BlackBearNation #CAAFB

by **Tom Nolette** » Sat Jan 06, 2018 8:27 am

Maine football guard Jamil Demby to participate in NFLPA Collegiate Bowl

ORONO - Jamil Demby anchored one of the top offensive lines in all of the Colonial Athletic Association this past season, and now he is being invited to showcase his skills in front of the NFL's top eyes.

The University of Maine announced Friday Demby will participate in the NFLPA Collegiate Bowl Jan. 20 at Rose Bowl Stadium in Pasadena, California. The game will be the culmination of a week in which Demby and the other players invited will showcase their skills in front of scouts and coaches in an attempt to get a look at the upcoming NFL Draft

http://www.foxbangor.com/sports/item/23 ... giate-bowl