Anna Maria Amcats football explained

Teamname:Anna Maria Amcats football
Firstyear:2009
Athleticdirector:Joseph Brady
Headcoach:Steve Croce
Headcoachyear:2nd
Hcwins:10
Hclosses:9
Stadium:Caparso Field
Stadiumbuilt:2019
Stadcapacity:1,000
Stadsurface:FieldTurf
Location:Paxton, Massachusetts
Ncaadivision:III
Conference:ECFC
Pastaffiliations:Independent (2009)
Atwins:29
Atlosses:109
Bowlwins:0
Bowllosses:1
Playoffapps:1
Playoffs:0–1
Conftitles:2 (2021, 2023)
Mascotdisplay:Wildcat
Websitename:goamcats.com
Websiteurl:goamcats.com/sports/fball/index

The Anna Maria Amcats football team represents Anna Maria College in college football at the NCAA Division III level.[1] [2] The Amcats are members of the Eastern Collegiate Football Conference (ECFC), fielding its team in the ECFC since 2010.[3] The Amcats play their home games at Caparso Field in Paxton, Massachusetts.[4]

Their head coach is Steve Croce, who took over the position for the 2022 season.[5]

Conference affiliations

Championships

Conference championships

Anna Maria claims 2 conference titles, the most recent of which came in 2023.

2021† 7–3 5–1 Dan Mulrooney
2023† 5–5 3–1 Steve Croce
† Co-champions

Postseason games

NCAA Division III playoff games

Anna Maria has appeared in the Division III playoffs one time, with an overall record of 0–1.

2021First RoundDelaware ValleyL, 10–62

Bowl games

Anna Maria has participated in one bowl game, and has a record of 0–1.

2023 L 34–37

List of head coaches

Coaches

No.! scope="col"
NameSeason(s)GCOWOLOTO%CWCLCTC%PWPLPTDCCCNCAwards
1Marc Klaiman[7] 2009–2011292721200000000
2Vince Sinagra[8] 2012–20165064443100000000
3Dan Mulrooney[9] 2017–2021112991500100100
4Steve Croce[10] 2022–present1910906400000000

Year-by-year results

National championsConference championsBowl game berthPlayoff berth
SeasonYearHead coachAssociationDivisionConferenceRecordPostseasonFinal ranking
OverallConference
WinLossTieFinishWinLossTie
Anna Maria Amcats
20092009Marc KlaimanNCAADivision IIIIndependent090
20102010ECFC01008th070
201120112806th250
20122012Vince Sinagra280T–7th160
201320132807th160
2014201401008th070
201520151907th160
20162016190T–7th160
20172017Dan Mulrooney190T–7th160
20182018190T–5th150
20192019280T–3rd230
Season canceled due to COVID-19
20212021Dan MulrooneyNCAADivision IIIECFC730T–1st510 L Division III First Round[11]
20222022Steve Croce540T–3rd330
20232023550T-1st310

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Hardy-Lavoie . Meaghan . 2021-11-15 . AMCAT Football Makes History . 2023-08-08 . Anna Maria College . en-US.
  2. News: Adding Football Saved One College. Dumping It Boosted Another. . The New York Times. Pennington, Bill. December 27, 2019.
  3. 2022-08-23 . Football Picked To Finish First In ECFC . en.
  4. Web site: Haley . Tom . 2022-11-12 . Anna Maria overcomes 17-0 deficit to top CU . 2023-08-08 . Rutland Herald . en.
  5. Web site: Hardy-Lavoie . Meaghan . 2022-01-31 . Steve Croce Named AMCAT Head Football Coach . 2023-08-08 . Anna Maria College . en-US.
  6. 2023-10-04 . Anna Maria College Accepts Invitation to Join MASCAC . en.
  7. Web site: AmCats are on the prowl in first football season . 2023-08-08 . The Worcester Telegram & Gazette . en-US.
  8. 2016-10-26 . Anna Maria coach to step down . en.
  9. Web site: Former Anna Maria football coach Dan Mulrooney 'thrilled' for next challenge at Lock Haven . 2023-08-08 . The Worcester Telegram & Gazette . en-US.
  10. Web site: 2022-07-29 . Croce looks to continue Anna Maria football's successful run . 2023-08-08 . Citizen's News . en-US.
  11. Web site: 'We have a really special place here,' ECFC champions Anna Maria geared up for NCAA Division 3 playoffs . 2023-08-08 . The Worcester Telegram & Gazette . en-US.