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Rowan running out to the field before a game earlier this season. The team heads to Kean this weekend looking for their first win. Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021. - Multimedia Editor / Nick Feldman

Rowan Football Starts NJAC Play Still Looking for Their First win

Dillon Siddiqi October 6, 2021

“At the point we’re in, it’s kind of do or die," AJ Akins, a junior defensive lineman said. "We’ve got to go into every game like it’s a playoff game." Rowan football is keeping the “do...

Rowan's Tim Hutchison lining up before snap. Hutchison had three sacks in their loss against Salve Regina last weekend. Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021. - Multimedia Editor / Nick Feldman

Rowan Football’s Second Half Collapse Leads to Their Third Loss of the Season

Dillon Siddiqi September 29, 2021

Rowan University Football played Salve Regina last Saturday, losing 50-35 after a strong first-half.  “After looking at the film and thinking a little bit about it, man, we played such a good...

Rowan's quarterback Mike Husni scrabbling during a game earlier this month. Husni looks to lead his time to their first victory. Sept. 11, 2021. - Multimedia Editor / Nick Feldman

Rowan Football Heads to Salve Regina With Hopes of Their First Win

Dillon Siddiqi September 22, 2021

Rowan football's hopes to put a tally in the win column with this Saturday’s matchup against Salve Regina University. It’s also another chance to garner game experience one last time in a game situation...

John Maldonado lining up before the snap against Springfield this past Saturday. Maldonado is one of the captains this season. Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021. - Multimedia Editor / Nick Feldman

Rowan Football’s John Maldonado’s Journey to Becoming a Captain

Dillon Siddiqi September 15, 2021

Wherever John Maldonado is on the field, there's a defender nearby struggling to keep up with him. It's the reality of being a team's top wide receiver. Maldonado is native to the area, and despite...

Rowan's Calvin Harper attempting to tackle Springfield's Ryan Deguire in their game this past weekend. Rowan's defense gave up 495 rushing yards to Springfield. Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021. - Multimedia Editor / Nick Feldman

Rowan Football Gives up 495 Rushing Yards in Their Loss Against Springfield College

Dillon Siddiqi September 13, 2021

Rowan football lost their second game of the season, 46-24, this past Saturday to Springfield College 46-24 and now their record is 0-2. After losing the first game this season to Widener University,...

Rowan football's head coach Jay Accorsi before the game against Widener last Saturday. Rowan was defeated by Widener 22-27. - Multimedia Editor / Nick Feldman

Rowan Football Looks for Their First Victory Against Springfield College this Saturday

Dillon Siddiqi September 8, 2021

After falling short in their first game of the season against Widener University, Rowan is preparing for a bounce back effort against Springfield College this Saturday, Sept. 11.  It was the first...

Rowan quarterback Mike Husni before a snap in the game against Widener University. Husni had 83 passing yards, going 10-21 with two touchdowns in the game. Saturday, Sept. 4, 2021. - Multimedia Editor / Nick Feldman

Rowan Football Falls To Widener University in Their First Game in Almost Two Years

Connor Brown September 8, 2021

Rowan football fell to Widener University 27-22 on Saturday night in their first game since November 2019. In the first drive of the game, wide receiver John Malonado scored on a fade from quarterback...

Malachi Winters posing at Rowan Football's Media Day. - Multimedia Editor / Nick Feldman

Rowan Football Has High Hopes for 2021 After Missing the 2020 Season

Dillon Siddiqi September 3, 2021

After a summer of training camp and nearly two years since their last game, Profs football is finally returning to the field this Saturday night for their annual season opener against Widener University. A...

Running back Messiah Divine and quarterback Mike Husni line up before a snap. Divine, Husni and the rest of the team have returned to practicing with new COVID-19 precautious. - Photo / Ben Stephens

Rowan Football’s Messiah Divine Talks About Practicing with COVID-19 Guidelines

Larry Diehlman October 14, 2020

For the most part, this year has been anything but normal. Schools' schedules, usually very predictable, have been flipped upside down due to COVID-19. Some schools are open with restrictions, while some...

Rowan's football team in a huddle during a game last season against TCNJ. The Profs went on to win this game 24-20. -Staff Photographer / Ben Stephens

Rowan Sports Flashback: Football’s John Maldonado Looks Back on Last Season’s Exciting Finale Game

Larry Diehlman September 30, 2020

The year 2020 has not been a “normal” one for the world. With the war against the coronavirus still being waged, many activities have been affected. One of these are fall sports, whether for high...

Mike Husni under center during a game earlier this year. Photo/ Christian A Browne.

Football ends the year with some hope for the future

Kyle Gamble November 20, 2019

The Profs ended their season with a bang as they beat The College of New Jersey (TCNJ) in a comeback win with a score of 24-20. The Profs were trailing 20-3 in the fourth quarter and scored three...

Rowan football helmet. File Photo / Miguel Martinez.

Football beats Christopher Newport, can now finish 4-3 in NJAC with a win over TCNJ

Kyle Gamble November 20, 2019

The Rowan University football team got their third win of the season this past Saturday, improving their record to 3-6 on the season. It was a tight game but the Profs pulled off the win, outscoring...

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