New Hampshire Football Report

New Hampshire athletes will give it the college try

The following New Hampshire athletes have signed a National Letter of Intent and will play college football at the Division I (FBS/FCS) or Division II level:

Nevin Cyr (Pelham/Cushing Academy): UMass
Jake Kiley (Plymouth/New Hampton): Penn State
Andrew Lauderdale (Concord/Trinity): UNH
Alexander Morrill (Lebanon/Lebanon): UNH
Raige Hollis (Laconia/Laconia): Stonehill
Emmitt Smith (Derry/Pinkerton): Bentley
Armond McCrae (Nashua/Nashua South): Merrimack
Cam Shorey (Calais, Maine/Phillips Exeter): UNH

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UNH adds second QB

Roger Brown
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UNH logo.jpg Quarterback Christian McCormick, who was a three-sport athlete at Rice Memorial High School in Burlington, Vt., will join the University of New Hampshire football program as a preferred walk-on.

McCormick played for Berkshire Academy in Sheffield, Mass., last season. He took an official visit to UNH last weeked.

"What really stood out is the campus reminded me of being at home, but with football," McCormick said. "I'm excited about UNH. I know it's the right place for me."

McCormick was named Vermont's Gatorade Player of the Year following his senior season, when he threw for 2,619 yards ad 37 touchdows and led Rice to the Division II state championship. He was also Vermont's quarterback in last year's Shrine Maple Sugar Bowl.

McCormick helped Rice win state championships in basketball in his sophomore and senior seasons.

He also had an opportunity to join UNH as a walk-on last year, but opted for a year of prep school instead.

"Neither me or my dad thought I was ready for college academically," he said. "Holy Cross showed some interest and Wagner did too. There were also some Division III schools interested, but I wanted to try and compete at the highest level I can. [UNH] felt like a winning atmosphere."

UNH lands 13 on signing day

UNH logo.jpg DURHAM -- University of New Hampshire coach Sean McDonnell announced Wednesday that 13 student-athletes signed letters of intent on National Signing Day to attend UNH and play football for the Wildcats.

"We are very excited to add 13 student-athletes to the UNH football family," McDonnell said. "This class is one of the most athletic we've brought to Durham in a long time, especially in terms of speed and versatility. With the great blend of athleticism and ability this class possesses, we feel we've added depth and filled our needs with players who can play a number of positions."

DeVaughn Chollette (LB/RB) Scranton, Pa./West Scranton
Dalton Crossan (DB/RB) Lake Ronkonkoma, N.Y./Sachem North
Casey DeAndrade (DB/RB) East Bridgewater, Mass./East Bridgewater
Ryan Farrell (DB/WR) Westwood, Mass./Xaverian Brothers
Hayden Knudson (DB/WR) Alexandria, Va./Hayfield
Andrew Lauderdale (DE/TE) Concord, N.H./Trinity
Tad McNeely (DL/OL) Whitehall, Pa./Allentown Central Catholic
Alexander Morrill (DL/OL) Lebanon, N.H./Lebanon
Jordan Powell (DE/TE) Forked River, N.J./Lacey Township
Adam Riese (QB/DB) Hamilton, N.J./Steinert
Cameron Shorey (DE/TE) Calais, Maine/Phillips Exeter
Kyon Taylor (DB/WR) Springfield, Va./Lee
Stephane Turner (DB/RB) Rowlett, Texas/Loomis Chaffee

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Camille, Anderson headed to St. Anselm

Roger Brown
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St. Anselm logo.gif Two players signed a national letter of intent Wednesday to play football at St. Anselm College.

David Camille, a linebacker from Bunnell High School in Stratford, Conn.; and Jared Anderson, an offensive lineman from Bridgton Academy in North Bridgton, Maine, will both join the St. Anselm program. Anderson played for East Longmeadow (Mass.) High School before he enrolled at St. Anselm.

Lebanon's Morrill headed to UNH

Roger Brown
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UNH logo.jpg Lebanon High School offensive lineman Alexander Morrill is among those who signed a national letter of intent this morning to continue his football career at the University of New Hampshire.

"Turned it in before school," Morrill said.

Morrill helped Lebanon win the Division IV state championship as a junior. He will represent the West in the inaugural New Hampshire East-West All-Star Game in June.

"I think he made a good decision," Lebanon coach Chris Childs said. "He considered a year of prep school, but I told him he wasn't going to get any taller (Morrill is 6-foot-1). I don't think he was going to attract an offer from a BC or a UConn because of his height. I think I-AA [FCS] is where he belongs."

Pinkerton's Smith will play at Bentley

Roger Brown
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Pinkerton logo.png Pinkerton Academy running back Emmitt Smith will continue his football career at Bentley University.

Smith, who helped the Astros earn the No. 1 seed for last season's Division I playoffs, has accepted a scholarship from Bentley and is expected to sign a national letter of intent on Wednesday, the first day of the signing period.

Bentley is a Division II program that competes in the Northeast-10 Conference.

Smith was a First Team All-State selection last season, and has also been chosen to participate in the inaugural New Hampshire East-West All-Star Game.

Exeter upset Pinkerton 23-13 in last year's Division I championship game. Smith scored both touchdowns in that loss.

South's McRae headed to Merrimack

Roger Brown
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Nashua South logo.png Nashua South running back/split end Armond McRae will continue his football career at Merrimack College, according to his father Arnie McRae.

McRae is scheduled to sign a national letter of intent with Merrimack on Wednesday. Merrimack is a Division II school that competes in the Northeast-10 Conference.

Merrimack recruited McRae to play slot back and return kicks.

McRae was a three-year starter for Nashua South, and finished his career with 54 touchdowns, 2,158 rushing yards and 1,624 receiving yards. He was a First Team All-State selection last season, when he had 1,172 rushing yards, 320 receiving yards and 20 TDs (14 rushing).