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New England Football League.
June 27th - Pre-Season game vs. Plattsburgh North Stars.
Times Argus Staff Report
6/29/09
Ravens WR Michael Ball
North Stars 25, Ravens 7
PLATTSBURGH, N.Y. – The Vermont Ravens dropped their first preseason game on Saturday against the Empire Football League's (Triple A) Plattsburgh North Stars, 25-7.
The North Stars received the opening kick-off and quickly drove the field for the games first score.
Plattsburgh quarterback Ken Stay hit Kelly Gordon on a perfect touch pass for 27 yards on the team's third offensive play to set up Stay's 1-yard plunge on the goal line. Plattsburgh failed on the ensuing extra point for a 6-0 North Stars lead.
The Ravens first series from scrimmage ended on an interception by Plattsburgh's Brandon St. John. Shortly after, Heath Geiser scored on a 15-yard run with the extra point good from kicker Mitch Ryder.
Defensive end Rob Gummere came up big with two batted passes to end drives and keep the Ravens close.
Ryder made two field goals, one from 38 yards and the other from 26 yards in the second quarter to make it 19-0 North Stars at halftime.
To start the second half, Vermont quarterback Sean O'Connor threw for a 23-yard gain to tight end Dan Beaumont. Next O'Connor hit Michael Ball (pictured) in the end zone for a 27-yard touchdown catch to put the Ravens on the board. Kicker Jon Beaulieu's extra point was good to cut the gap to 19-7.
On Plattsburgh's next possession the Stars quick runningback Brandon Kelerher broke through the line and scampered 49 yards for the game's final score. The extra point was wide.
The Ravens open the season with a trip to Woonsocket, RI., on July 18.
The first regular-season home game at Spaulding's A.G. Pendo field will be on Sunday, Aug. 30 at 1 p.m., against the Southern CT Sting.
Practice Schedule Tuesday, Thursday and Sat. 6 - 8:30pm.
Orange Center School.
Be there, be on time, or call a coach if there is an issue.
coaches contact numbers:
HC Mike Foster - 802-279-3026 c
o-assistant Rick Theken - 802-272-4263 c
o-line/d-line Dick Powell - 802-272-8278 c
d-coordinator Mike Salmon - 802-373-3335 c
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Coach Foster
Coaching Staff Named
The Vermont Ravens are pleased to announce the Head Coach for the 2009 season is Barre resident and veteran player Mike Foster!
Mike brings to the team leadership and a passion for the game that is infectious. A well respected fixture on the team as a player for its first two years, Mike has hung up his pads and taken on a new role for him, one of head coach.
“Mike has a solid football and management background that will be put to good use with the young Raven team. We feel that the team has taken a positive step forward in its quest to take it to the next level by naming Coach Foster as the Head Coach” notes former Raven head coach Mike Salmon.
Salmon, stepping down to take a less active role with total football operations, will stay on as defensive coordinator with player/coach Jim Buzzi as assistant. Coach Foster along with offensive assistant Rick Theken, will run the offense with player/coach Sean O’Connor also assisting.
Dick Powell will return to coach the offensive and defensive lines. coaches contact numbers:
Head Coach Mike Foster - 802-279-3026 c
offensive assistant Rick Theken - 802-272-4263 c
player/coach offense Sean O'Connor - 802-922-3047 c
o-line/d-line coach Dick Powell - 802-272-8278 c
defensive coordinator Mike Salmon - 802-879-1464 h
player/coach defense Jim Buzzi - 802-479-1244 h
Interested in Playing?
The Vermont Ravens are accepting applications for positions both on the field and the sidelines.
All athletes are encouraged to try out for the team in 2009.
Coaches with prior experience are encouraged to apply.
The off-season is the time to get better and NOW is the time to make a difference for 2009.
ALL inquiries will be answered.
Please email or phone with the following information as it applies to your intended participation within the team. We will be in contact to help get you started in the exciting world that is semi-pro football.
Name:
Phone:
Height:
Weight:
Age:
Playing History:
Coaching History:
Position(s):
Mike Foster (players and coaches) - 802-279-3026
email - mfosterchc@yahoo.com
Ravens Board of Directors Announcement
The Vermont Ravens LLC football team have recently expanded team ownership to include a small group of dedicated and committed people from the Barre and surrounding communities to help run the organization.
Owners and voting members of the Board of Directors:
Thomas Estes
Mike Foster
The Salmon’s
Rick Theken
Scott Vaillancourt
Advisors and active members of the Board of Directors:
Special thanks to Jeff Blow of Jet Service Envelope Co.
Jeff has donated a portion of his land for our new practice facility. The facility, is located behind his business, conveniently right off I89 at Exit 6 in South Barre.
Vermont Raven fullback and Captain Thomas Estes, along with defensive linemen Christian Pratt, used equipment donated by Estes Trucking & Excavation to make a new practice field at the Jet Service Envelope Co.
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