Husson Eagles football explained

Teamname:Husson Eagles football
Firstyear:1932
Athleticdirector:John Sutyak
Headcoach:Nat Clark
Headcoachyear:5th
Hcwins:23
Hclosses:17
Stadium:Winkin Sports Complex
Stadiumbuilt:2001
Stadcapacity:3,000
Stadsurface:FieldTurf
Location:Bangor, Maine
Ncaadivision:III
Conference:CNE
Pastaffiliations:ECFC
Independent
Atwins:102
Atlosses:95
Bowlwins:0
Bowllosses:3
Playoffapps:4
Playoffs:1–4
Conftitles:5
Rivalries:New England (ME)[1]
Mascotdisplay:Eagles
Websitename:hussoneagles.com
Websiteurl:https://hussoneagles.com/sports/football

The Husson Eagles football team represents Husson University in college football at the NCAA Division III level. The Eagles are members of the Conference of New England (CNE), fielding its team in the CNE since 2019. The Eagles play their home games at the Winkin Sports Complex in Bangor, Maine.[2]

Their head coach is Nat Clark, who took over the position for the 2019 season.[3]

History

Husson originally established their football team in 1932, but would not field a team until 1936. The team played until 1944 before being discontinued due to World War II.[4]

In 2002, Husson announced they would revive the football team and would begin play in 2003. The team's inaugural coach was chosen to be Gabby Price who previously coached Bangor High School.

Conference affiliations

Championships

Conference championships

Husson claims 5 conference titles, the most recent of which came in 2018.

2014 8–2 7–0 Gabby Price
2015† 7–3 6–1
2016 9–2 7–0
2017 10–2 7–0
2018 8–3 6–0
† Co-champions

Postseason games

NCAA Division III playoff games

The Eagles have appeared in the Division III playoffs four times, with an overall record of 1–4.

2014First RoundMITL, 20–27
2016First RoundWestern New EnglandL, 27–44
2017First Round
Second Round
Springfield
Delaware Valley
W, 23–21
L, 15–37
2018First RoundRPIL, 14–38

Bowl games

Husson has participated in three bowl games, and has a record of 0–3.

2008 L 7–17
2015 L 39–42
2022 L 20–21

List of head coaches

Coaches

No.! scope="col"
NameSeason(s)GCOWOLO%CWCLC%PWPLDCCCNCAwards
1Gabby Price[7] [8] 2003–2008; 2013–20181177245374135
2Niles Nelson[9] [10] 2009–20101951449
3Sean Murphy[11] 2011–201220218113
4Nat Clark[12] 2019–present402317159

Year-by-year results

National ChampionsConference ChampionsBowl game berthPlayoff berth
SeasonYearHead
Coach
AssociationDivisionConferenceRecordPostseasonFinal ranking
OverallConference
WinLossFinishWinLoss
Husson Eagles[13]
20032003Gabby PriceNCAADivision IIIIndependent07
2004200427
2005200544
2006200664
2007200763
2008200873L ECAC Northeast Bowl
20092009Niles NelsonECFC45T–4th33
20102010197th16
20112011Sean Murphy0108th07
2012201228T–7th16
20132013Gabby Price55T–4th43
20142014821st70L NCAA Division III First Round[14]
2015201573T–1st61L ECAC Chapman Bowl[15]
20162016921st70L NCAA Division III First Round[16]
201720171021st70L NCAA Division III Second Round[17] 25[18]
20182018831st60L NCAA Division III First Round[19]
20192019Nat ClarkCommonwealth Coast Conference|CCC / CNE464th43
2020 season canceled due to Covid-19
20212021Nat ClarkNCAADivision IIICCC / CNE734th42
20222022562nd42L New England Bowl[20]
2023202373T–2nd32

Notes and References

  1. 2021-10-23 . UNE, Husson Football to play the First Annual 'Lobster Trap Game' on Saturday . en.
  2. Web site: Facilities . 2023-03-27 . Husson University . en.
  3. 2019-02-04 . Nat Clark named Husson head coach . en.
  4. Web site: 2022 Husson Football Media Guide (PDF) . 2023-03-27 . Husson University . 44 . en.
  5. Web site: Warner . Pete . 2009-09-10 . Despite changes, Husson aiming for league crown . 2023-03-27 . Bangor Daily News . en-US.
  6. Web site: Stackpole . Bryan. Husson Football To Join CCC In '19 . 2023-03-27 . 92.9 The Ticket . en.
  7. Web site: Barr . Ben . Husson winningest football coach Gabby Price to be inducted into Maine Sports Hall of Fame . 2023-03-27 . www.wabi.tv . en.
  8. Web site: Staff and news service report . 2019-01-23 . College roundup: Gabby Price steps down as Husson football coach . 2023-03-27 . Press Herald.
  9. Web site: Neff . Andrew . 2009-07-01 . Husson names Nelson football coach . 2023-03-27 . Bangor Daily News . en-US.
  10. Web site: 2009-07-03 . Maine sports briefs: Husson names Nelson football coach; Bates men’s eight ousted . 2023-03-27 . Lewiston Sun Journal.
  11. Web site: Mahoney . Larry . 2011-03-31 . Husson football hires offensive coordinator . 2023-03-27 . Bangor Daily News . en-US.
  12. Web site: 2019-02-04 . Husson announces new head football coach . 2023-03-27 . Eastern Maine Sports . en-US.
  13. Web site: Football Year-by-Year Results . 2023-03-27 . Husson University . en.
  14. Web site: 2014 Division III Football Official Bracket NCAA.com . 2023-03-27 . www.ncaa.com . en.
  15. Web site: 2015 ECAC Championships – EAIFO – Eastern Association of Intercollegiate Football Officials . 2023-03-27 . en-US.
  16. Web site: 2016 Division III Football Official Bracket NCAA.com . 2023-03-27 . www.ncaa.com . en.
  17. Web site: 2017 Division III Football Official Bracket NCAA.com . 2023-03-27 . www.ncaa.com . en.
  18. D3football.com Top 25, 2017 final . en.
  19. Web site: 2018 Division III Football Official Bracket NCAA.com . 2023-03-27 . www.ncaa.com . en.
  20. Web site: Football set to host Plymouth State in sixth annual New England Bowl . 2023-03-27 . Husson University . en.