Dave Ruden
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Editor of The Ruden Report; Managing Partner of DRL Media LLC; New York Giants addict; lover of fine craft brews and good blues.
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Ryan McAleer unbelievable shot at buzzer gives New Canaan 52-49 win over Stamford.
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Whether you agree with the CIAC’s decision or not, the players in particular and coaches should not have had to go on this emotional rollercoaster ride to have their hopes dashed three times over the past month. I feel badly for them today.
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Wilton has a female on the freshman team. She’s not a kicker. No one has gotten open today against the Warriors’ new middle linebacker, Emma Van Heist.
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Heartbroken to learn that Charlie Capalbo passed today. He fought to the end, and brought the state hockey community and many others together in the process. My thoughts are with the Capalbo family. Charlie will live on through us all because of the spirit he shared. RIP.
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Some said he’d never play at Notre Dame. Here’s New Canaan’s Drew Pyne completing his first pass.
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Twenty four hours later and state football players are not going quietly into the night. This tweet from the reigning Gatorade Player of the Year is one of many being posted now by players throughout Connecticut.
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#letusplayCT
we demand action on our football season
@GovNedLamont
this is not just one school but all of CT
@daveruden
@GametimeCT
@Ciacsports
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About 30 hockey captains from across the state, including many from the FCIAC, are planning a protest tomorrow at 10 at CIAC offices.
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Great news for the UConn-state high school football connection: Former Greenwich coach John Marinelli is coming home to join the Huskies offensive staff.
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Fifteen FCIAC football coaches signed a letter that was sent yesterday to Gov. Ned Lamont, the Department of Public Health and the CIAC board, advocating playing a fall season, with a backup plan to move the sport to the spring. Here is the letter.
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One general observation this past year: parents may soon get to prove they know more than the coaches they run out because they have scared off good candidates at once-desirable jobs because coaches don’t want to deal with them. Coaches deserve less abuse, more appreciation.
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Unfortunately you can’t follow the ball: a Yankees scout estimated this home run by Staples’ Chad Knight against Norwalk went 474 feet. He’s batting .636.
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My thoughts are with the DiRocco family and the Wilton football program during this difficult time. A real tragedy.
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The Wilton High School football family extends it’s deepest sympathy and ongoing support to the DiRocco family during this incredibly difficult time. We love you George. Once a Warrior always a Warrior.
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A view of the crowd of high school football players taking part in the protest, which is under way.
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Cam Edwards has given a verbal commitment to UConn. He will sign his National Letter of Intent on Wednesday. Story to come.
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The FCIAC Girls Basketball Championship In 60 Seconds. Highlights from Norwalk’s 32-29 win over Trinity Catholic, by Nico Savini.
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James Ahern scores with 2:08 left in overtime to give Ridgefield a 1-0 win over Fairfield and the FCIAC title.
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A number of mostly FCIAC players, with some from other schools, met at Ludlowe earlier today to film this.
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What an incredible display of leadership and unity put forth by CIAC football players & captains. We're all brothers off the field. "1 MORE PLAY". So proud of all these boys! Be relentless in your fight for football. Finish what you started.
#ChooseTheWrench
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Danbury has been disqualified from the Class LL Tournament for using an illegal player. Farmington will now play Shelton for title.
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Trumbull's
@THSBlackHole
is winner of the 4th annual
@rhoneapparel
Fan Showdown. $500 for school athletic department.
http://t.co/xhRFASnhKm
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Where the Staples football team gets mentioned with the Dallas Cowboys by
@danorlovsky7
in the same clip.
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Norwalk’s Cam Edwards will be announcing his college decision on Wednesday. The choice is down to UConn, Rhode Island and Central Connecticut. He’s making a visit to Storrs today.
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Just got off the phone with someone actively involved in trying to organize a private football league for FCIAC teams & players. The plan is to make it inclusive for kids from all socio-economic backgrounds. There would be scholarships available for those that need them.
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O’Dea is the person who arranged the Zoom call two weeks ago with state football players and coaches and Gov. Lamont’s chief of staff.
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New Canaan Town Representative Tom O’Dea gives a passionate speech for
@NewCanaanFB
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@NCHS_CT
@WEganprincipal
@tdinan
@GameTimeCT
@DaveRuden
@NCAdvertiser
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The 30-year wait is over. New Canaan wins Division IV title with a 55-39 win over Granby.
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New Canaan’s Lucas Niang has been drafted by the Super Bowl champion Chiefs with the 96th pick.
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My thoughts are with the Fairfield Ludlowe school and football community after the death of junior Jake Panus yesterday.
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A tip of the hat to everyone associated with FCIAC sports for putting together about the best winter season possible, with minimal setbacks, and giving the kids a memorable experience. It was even smoother than I bet most hoped. Off for a week to regroup for the spring season.
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Due to the loss of The Ruden Report’s biggest fan, it is with regret that the site will not be updated for several days. I look forward to being back out in the field real soon.
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Paul Fabbri hit a layup at the buzzer to give St. Joseph a 75-74 win in overtime over Stamford.
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Newtown’s Ben Mason scoring a touchdown for Michigan with Darien’s Andrew Stueber blocking.
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According to source, Board of Control felt football committee wanted to push back season because it ensured best chance to have a complete season and not for current health reasons. All other sports wanted to play. BOC didn’t feel it was right to push back just one sport.
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Since it is a play hard to get tired of, here is a field level view of AJ Barber’s spectacular catch and touchdown pass today for Greenwich (courtesy of SE Video).
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Here is the letter Trinity Catholic boys basketball coach Brian Kriftcher sent to his players after the news came out yesterday.
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It is time to change the state boys lacrosse tournament and make it similar to hockey. Wilton is second in the state poll and playing tomorrow for the FCIAC championship — and is seeded fourth in Class M. Does that make sense to anyone?
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Condolences, thoughts and prayers to Trumbull boys basketball coach Buddy Bray on the passing of his father last night. Fortunately Buddy got to see him after the win over St. Joseph. Buddy is one of the FCIAC’s many class acts.
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Some news: After 10 years & 10 months as a solo act, yesterday I sold The Ruden Report to Connoisseur Media, which owns 13 radio stations, marketing & audio/video companies. I am staying as director of operations, doing the same job. Readers will get more of what they like best.
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Congratulations to McMahon’s Justin Forde, who won the triple jump title at the New Balance Indoor Nationals today. No. 1 in the country.
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Defensive play of the year? This one is ESPN Top-10 worthy. Fairfield Warde centerfielder Declan O’Hara dives through the fence to rob Staples’ David Gervasio of a three-run homer.
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New Canaan’s Lou Marinelli gets emotional talking about coaching against son Johnny in the Class LL final.
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And that's a wrap on the 2021 FCIAC football and fall sports season. This was the best football season I can recall, with more good teams and great games than ever before. Thanks to all the athletes and coaches for teeing it up with great material for so many stories.
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Congratulations to New Canaan quarterback Drew Pyne (center), who was selected last week as one of the top 100 high school players in the country to take part in the Under Armour All-America game next winter.
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Class tweet.
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Hat’s off to
@newtownfootball
. What a game!!! Many Congrats. You played with your hearts on your sleeves.
#respect
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Jermaine Williams, St. Joseph’s All-State football player, entered this video for our REsourceful Athlete contest on Instagram showing individual workouts during the quarantine. It’s also his version of shooting bricks. Great job Whopper!
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Congratulations to recent Westhill graduate Montana Semmel, who signed today with the Yankees. Pinstripes look good!
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Great moment for a program that has been through a lot the past few weeks.
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@BlackKnightsFB
Coach Jamar Greene awards the game ball to Shanika Mitchell, mother of NiShawn Tolliver following their 14-13 win over Staples
@StaplesFootbal1
@GameTimeCT
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New Canaan running back Johnny Wise moved to Georgia in September for the high school football season. He got converted to linebacker, was named his region’s defensive player of the year and now has an offer to play at Navy.
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Heartbreaking news: popular Trumbull boys soccer coach Sebe Gangemi passed away this morning after a battle with leukemia. A great coach, a great person, a great role model. My thoughts are with the Gangemi family.
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St. Joseph’s Stephen Paolini was just drafted by the Braves in the 5th round…the 157th pick over all.
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FOUR-PEAT: Ridgefield defeats Wilton 46-40 for fourth straight FCIAC title. The first time it has been done.
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This is awful: Brien McMahon assistant boys lacrosse coach Ty Guarente was in a serious car accident on his way to practice Monday. He has had three surgeries and right now is paralyzed from the waist down. A GoFundMe page has been set up for Ty.
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UConn is keeping a great FCIAC player in state: Ridgefield’s Jackson Mitchell has given a verbal commitment.
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The Ruden Report is six years old today. Thanks to my staff of photographers, writers, graphic designers and social media specialists for their tremendous work. Thanks to the athletes and coaches for providing great stories and to all you readers for your ongoing support.
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Fairfield Ludlowe is going to the state final for the first time after a 55-36 win over Newtown.
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Here’s the shot heard all around Norwalk: Naeva Rene’s game-winning basket (by Gregory Vasil).
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Class move: Lou Marinelli showed up last night at the restaurant where the Greenwich coaches and parents were having their celebration to be with John.
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No. 8 Norwalk has upset the defending champion and top-seeded Tigers 59-50. Either Trumbull or Norwalk will be playing in the final. Who has that in their bracket!
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Good for the Newtown football program getting more than its 15 minutes.
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Seven years to the day after tragedy struck Newtown, the high school's football team won their first state championship since 1992 on a last-second play.
@SNFonNBC
caught up with the team on what it means to the small Connecticut town.
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The CIAC and DPH met this morning. The CIAC presented to the DPH mitigating factors to make football safe to play. Each side brought its own scientists. The DPH promised to review and give a reply as soon as possible. So the wait goes on.
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Wilton takes down No. 1 Enfield 48-37 to reach the Class LL final. How many had the Warriors as the FCIAC team out of the division to reach the title game? A great story.
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My thoughts go out to the Norwalk baseball program on the passing today of assistant coach Matt Harbilas.
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Condolences to Ludlowe coach John Dailey. He coached tonight despite the passing of his mother this morning. John is one of FCIAC’s real good guys.
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I said six years ago when he started working for me he was headed to the big time. Congratulations and best wishes today to
@cooperkboardman
as he calls his first Syracuse football game, against North Carolina.
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