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The Last Bulldog Report – Farewell

Posted on December 17, 2018April 13, 2020 by glassborobulldogfootball

It’s been real. This is it. As the Glassboro Bulldog season ended and the semester coming to an end, this means I am done writing this blog. To be fairly honest, I am surprise how things have turn out doing this blog. I have learned a lot this semester about journalism. I cannot wait to continue covering sports teams after college. Well lets hope – I am forever grateful on covering this exciting team.

I think it is very fun covering a team with low expectations coming into the season to do so well and make the playoffs, just how the Glassboro Bulldogs did. Shoutout to the kids for an impressive season. Covering this team made me realize you can still build a core of young players in high school that are not seniors and can continue with success for years to come. That is what I truly see from this team.

A special shoutout goes out to Coach Hagerty. Although I did not get permission to interview the players, Coach Hagerty was very supportive and helped me out a lot during my interviews. He gave me very good answers and made me comfortable as it was easier to do my job. I wish Coach Hagerty and the Glassboro Bulldogs a great offseason and I look forward to see what they can do next season. I have a good feeling this team can go far with the potential they showed this season!

Covering football was something I was not sure about, but I think I can have a future with it. As always I watch football every Sunday as I support my Colts! It is ironic how both the Colts and Bulldogs surprise people this year. Follow me on Twitter if you want to see my tweets and my retweets. I usually retweet sports memes that will make you laugh. @GiancarloHenao1

Well that is all. Thank you to everybody who viewed my blog this semester. Take care and Happy Holidays!

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Preview of the 2019 Glassboro Bulldogs: Can They Make The Next Step?

Posted on December 17, 2018April 13, 2020 by glassborobulldogfootball

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Photo by Tim Hawk | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

To me this is an exciting post to do. After a season ends, journalist often post an early preview for the next season. Covering the Bulldogs has been fun. They started off in full rebuild mode going into the season with first year Head Coach Tim Hagerty. With having losing seasons for the last three years, it was expected that the Bulldogs will have another as they look for a fresh start with a new coach, new system, and new culture to the team.

In 2014 the Bulldogs were 8-2 and made the playoffs. Since then the Bulldogs manage to get 10 wins. This season the Bulldogs were able to shock Glassboro fans and make the playoffs. They went an even 5-5 record. With inconsistency as an issue, their record could have been or worse, but an even .500 record and playoff appearance is always a good start to an underdog story.

The Glassboro Bulldogs going into next season are looking to improve their .500 record and look into building a respectable record for a deep playoff push. Although it is very early we can see what the Bulldogs will need to improve looking forward. The Bulldogs will be losing their starting quarterback, clearly one of the most important positions in football. They also will be missing some important pieces on defense, but with mainly the offensive core still intact for another year of Glassboro football, this can very well be the same team that can improve. Players to watch out for: RB Dymeir Still (Junior), WR Greg Brackett and Keon Sabb (Freshman) , LB Tyrell Robinson (Junior). Here are a few photos of these players from this past season and can look forward to playing a key part of this young core for the Glassboro Bulldogs.

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Tim Hagerty cheering on his team. (shown left) Photo by Tim Hawk / NJ Advance Media

LB Tyrell Robinson (21) making plays (shown right) Photo by Tim Hawk / NJ Advance Media

ksabb .jpeg WR Keon Sabb breaking away from a tackle. (picture left) Photo by Tim Hawk / NJ Advance Media

Coach Hagerty congratulating his player Dymeir Still after a great play. (Shown left) Photo by Tim Hawk / NJ Advance Media

Although there is a lot of work to do for this team, in my interviews with Coach Hagerty his goal is to get his boys to the gym this offseason. He wants to build off this years success and take the next step. When looking at my previous blog posts, there are consistency issues for the team. Starting off 3-0 is very promising, but then going 0-3 in their next three games did not help their playoffs hopes. Going 2-1 at the end is a finish to the season, but there is more to do as Coach Hagerty looks to further the game plan each week next year. Hagerty’s goal is to get a home playoff game so the Glassboro crowd can help feed off the team’s energy as the Bulldogs look to get their first playoff win since 2013.

The 2018 Glassboro Bulldogs PHOTOS

Head Coach Tim Hagerty drawing up a play he can use for next season. Coach has been very creative with his play calling this season as he is learning more from his first year as head coach!

This is the score of Glassboro vs Williamstown. Although it is just a scoreboard of a tied game, this ended up playing a significant role as the Bulldogs edged out a 14-13 win to snap their three game winning streak which ended up capturing a playoff berth.

The picture may not be clear, but this is very important to the Bulldogs’ season. This was a touchdown drive where RB #8 Dymeir Still fighting his way into the endzone. This ends up giving the Bulldogs the score which leads them to a crucial win over Williamstown.

Head Coach Tim Hagerty in this first season as a Head Coach. A Glassboro native whom is also a Rowan University alumni has the privilege to coach the Bulldogs this season to a 5-5 record.

In the third quarter of a regular season game, referee calls for time after the Bulldogs want to talk it over which leads to a touchdown in a must win game.

The Glassboro Bulldogs ready on offense as they are getting ready for a touchdown drive.

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Marvin Slomsky Memorial Field where the Bulldogs play all year. They hosted 5 out of their 8 games at home. Next year is where they hope they can get another game in at home as a playoff matchup.

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A sneak peak where the Bulldogs play. The endzone where for a good portion of the season the Bulldogs found the endzone. Glassboro went 4-1 strengthening their home field.

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Coach Hagerty going through film on what his team needs to improve on. Some tape he has gone over all year and will look through more as he prepares for next season.

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Coach Hagerty drawing up a sample play. During his playing days as Quarterback for the Rowan Profs Football team, he is very familiar with the playbook. He jots down certain plays that can help his team win.

Through this season Tim Hagerty has been a leader for his boys. Going 5-5 in his first year many did not expect them to make the playoffs was an impressive accomplishment. The underdog story is just starting as the team looks forward to next season making that push.

Football, Varsity

A Video Interview With Tim Hagerty

Posted on December 4, 2018April 13, 2020 by glassborobulldogfootball

First year Head Coach Tim Hagerty has led the Glassboro Bulldogs back to the winning track this season. Not many expect the Bulldogs to go back to the playoffs after having a losing record the past few seasons, but Hagerty, a Glassboro native has his group of varsity players on the right track. After starting the season 3-0, they hit a snag ending the season 2-5. The Bulldogs ended up going to an even 5-5 record where they made a surprise playoff appearance. In this video interview Coach Hagerty talks about the season in review and what his plans are for his team as they prepare for offseason workouts in a few weeks. Coach Hagerty stresses the goal for improvement as the Bulldogs head to the right direction after a sudden turnaround.

Football, Varsity

Year In Review: Glassboro Bulldogs

Posted on November 17, 2018April 13, 2020 by glassborobulldogfootball

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Tim Hawk | NJ Advance Media for NJ.com

Overview

The 2018 season was mark as a fresh start for the Glassboro Bulldogs. Under first year Head Coach Tim Hagerty, the Bulldogs started their rebuilt with a playoff appearance. To say the Bulldogs season was a failure is an overstatement. A good start by making the playoffs can create a movement of success for Glassboro under Head Coach Tim Hagerty.

Season Review

The young Bulldogs were able to start hot with a perfect 3-0 record. After that they had their bye week, that is where they struggled to win a game. They lost three straight games to make their record an even at 3-3 in mid-October. With just needing to win one game to clinch a playoff spot the young Bulldogs were able to do that as they won their last regular season vs Woodstown 14-13. That gave the Bulldogs their first playoff appearance since 2014. They went on to lose 35-12 to Buena. With their playoff loss, all they had left was the consolation bracket where they won their game vs Maple Shade.

Through The Numbers

The season may not be over yet for the Bulldogs as they have their annual Thanksgiving game vs Deptford, but their numbers thus far are intriguing. Some can be improved, but overall there is hope for the Glassboro Bulldogs.

Season Team Stats :

Glassboro’s Point Average : 17.3 points

Glassboro’s Opponents Point Average : 24.1 points

Total TDs: 21

Team Sacks: 16.0

Team Interceptions: 7

Passing Yards per Game: 81.2

Rushing Yards per Game: 133.2

Split Stats:

During win streak 3-0:

Glassboro’s Point Average : 28 points

Glassboro’s Opponents Point Average: 16

During losing streak 0-3:

Glassboro’s Point Average : 6 points

Glassboro’s Opponents Point Average: 36 points

Last three games (2-1) :

Glassboro’s Point Average: 20 points

Glassboro’s Opponents Point Average: 20.3 points

The Bulldogs do have one last game vs Deptford on Thanksgiving morning at ten a.m. They look to finish over .500. Either way the stats show inconsistency, however there is a competitive team in there. The future will tell what the Bulldogs will learn, either way it seems like they are heading to the right direction.

*Stats provided by Maxpreps.com

Football, Varsity

The Beginning Of The Process

Posted on November 9, 2018April 13, 2020 by glassborobulldogfootball

Tim Hagerty | Photo by Giancarlo Henao

I have conducted another interview with Glassboro Bulldogs’ Head Coach Tim Hagerty. It is crucial to hear from Coach Hagerty as the Bulldogs’ hopes for a championship season came to an end last weekend. Coach Hagerty discusses the game plan versus Maple Shade. Coach then discusses the plans for the team for their two final games of the season and the message to his team. I ask him what was his best accomplishment throughout the season. Also he talks about what he expects from his team next year and what adjustments he can make as Head Coach. The goals he wants is for the Bulldogs to finish the year out strong, especially for their seniors.

The Bulldogs are a young and upcoming team coached by Tim Hagerty. After his first year as head coach, they got to the playoffs only to lose in the first round. The future is looking bright and Glassboro will look to improve next season. Find out more with my audio interview with Coach Tim Hagerty.

Glassboro end up winning their game vs. Maple Shade improving to 5-4. The Bulldogs will wrap up their 2018 season at home vs Deptford on Thanksgiving day at ten am. This is only the beginning for the Bulldogs as the Hagerty era is underway.

Football, Varsity

Bulldogs’ Big Win!

Posted on October 29, 2018April 13, 2020 by glassborobulldogfootball

WOODSTOWN — The Glassboro Bulldogs need a big win versus The Woodstown Wolverines. The Bulldogs were coming off a third straight loss where their offense could not get to double digits. This time was different, however when the Bulldogs’ defense made a big stop to clinch the game. The Bulldogs won the game 14-13 in a nail bitter.

The Bulldogs had the ball with 7:37 left of the first half, tied at zero. This would end up becoming a touchdown drive for the Glassboro Bulldogs, to take the lead against Woodstown.

Photo by: Giancarlo Henao

The referee calls for a time as Tim Hagerty wants to talk it over with his team before they end up scoring a touchdown on an impressive drive.

Photo by Giancarlo Henao

Freshman Quarterback Keon Sabb of Glassboro is in shot gun formation, about to take a snap as the Bulldogs are marching down the field, near the redzone.

#5 Isom Golden is given the ball from the handoff which he refuses to go down from tacklers.

Photo by Giancarlo Henao

The Bulldogs break to the endzone for the touchdown. The Bulldogs would take a 14-7 lead. This would end an impressive Bulldog’s drive that lasted nearly five minutes.

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The Bulldogs bench congratulates the offense for scoring the touchdown to beat the tying the score. Bulldogs would end up finish scoring 14 points and held onto a one point victory.

Photos by Giancarlo Henao.

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Glassboro 6 Penns Grove 42

Posted on October 22, 2018April 13, 2020 by glassborobulldogfootball

CARNEY POINT– It was another tough outing for the Glassboro Bulldogs. After starting the season with an impressive 3-0 start, Coach Tim Hagerty’s team has now fallen to an even .500 record. The Bulldogs again struggle to score double digits for the third straight game. The Bulldogs had a hard time stopping the run game as they gave up 377 yards on the ground.

From what it look like a likely playoff appearance, The Bulldogs will go into Friday Nights game as a must win. The Bulldogs will travel to Woodstown for their final away game for the regular season. The game is at seven o’clock p.m.

Head Coach Tim Hagerty will look to find some resurgence from his team in order to secure a playoff spot.

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Q&A W/ Coach Hagerty

Posted on October 15, 2018April 13, 2020 by glassborobulldogfootball

Tim Hagerty

Last week I had the pleasure to interview Glassboro High School’s Varsity Football Coach Tim Hagerty. Hagerty was able to talk about his new experiences as head coach, how the Bull Dogs can bounce back from their loss to Salem and what he can expect from his team for the rest of the season.

Q: How has it been as a first year head coach?

A: So far it’s been good. I graduated from Glassboro, so actually getting the opportunity to come back in this position is always a goal of mine. These kids I’ve known them since they have been in 7th grade, being a middle school teacher. It has been awesome so far, getting a chance to work with them. We have been off to a pretty good start.

Q: What is something you stress to your team every game?

A: Week by Week we have 2-3 different goals. It is very rarely any individual goal. Like last week it was zero substitution penalties, zero points at half, and zero turnovers so we take accountability for mistakes we’ve made.

Coach Hagerty drawing up a play

Q: What do you think will need to happen for the Bull Dogs to make the playoffs this year?

A: There is a no seeding that came out in New Jersey with the Unified Power Ranking, as far as wins and losses if we win one of these next three games we should be in. As far as having success, it is just getting better everyday. Every time we step on the practice field we can get better everyday.

Q: What does your team have to do to get a bounce back win after the game vs Salem?

A: Salem was a tough game. We just need to get better.

Q; What is the message to defense for Saturday afternoon’s game vs Gateway?

A: If you got 6 or 7 plays of football in your head, the defense is going to play great. So the pursuit is great angles at every play.

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Glassboro 0 Salem 44 – 10/6

Posted on October 8, 2018April 13, 2020 by glassborobulldogfootball

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Photo by Kevin Minnick | NJ Advance Media/NJ.com

SALEM– It was not a good game for the Glassboro Bulldogs as they suffer their first loss of the season. The Salem Rams crush the Bulldogs 44-0 continuing their win steak by extending it to four. Also this was the Ram’s fourth game scoring 40 plus points.

The Bulldogs are coming off an impressive 3-0 start, off their bye week they could not stop Salem. The Bulldogs defense averaged 16 points before their game against Salem. The Bulldogs allowed 23 points at half time then nearly the same result happen in the second half.

Everything seem to go wrong for Glassboro as they were shut out for the first time since September of last year. For the first time this year The Bulldogs’ offense could not generate more yards than their opponent. Only five passing yards and a total of 58 yards opposed to Salem’s 353 yards.

The Bulldogs look to bounce back as they go back on the road to face the Audubon Green Waves. The Green Waves are also coming off a brutal outing against Gateway. The team is 1-4 as the Bulldogs look to take advantage and go 4-1. The game takes place on Saturday, October 13 at 11 am.

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Why You Should Watch High School Football

Posted on September 29, 2018April 13, 2020 by glassborobulldogfootball

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From NJ.com

Why should you spend your Friday Night watching High School Football?

There is a lot of reasons why you should watch. Here are the reasons:

The number one big reason is because there is an opportunity your town football team can be playing at MetLife Stadium.
Next reason is looking for the future. The next big thing in Sports can be in a town near you! Recruitment for big name college players are everywhere. You can experience a future professional football player.
Show some school/town spirit. NFL running back Corey Clement was part of the 2018 Super Bowl Champion Philadelphia Eagles Roster. Glassboro High School and Rowan University has briefly praise Clement’s success.
Your Athletic Program. Your Athletic Program is very significant for the community. Helps young athletes grow, teens grow, and even the parents to grow.
Watching and Rooting for Kids to Achieve their dream. The most important thing is continue to root for kids trying to live out their dream. Football may be a dangerous sport for some, but for lots of kids, their love for the game is worth the support.

For the most part high school football has gain popularity in local towns. As the future prospects come and achieve their dreams in the pro level.