The Statesman

Chuck Priore’s seat was never actually hot — or even warm

Mike Anderson • January 10, 2023

In November, Stony Brook announced it had extended football head coach Chuck Priore. But the school never mentioned that Priore had actually signed a contract extension in June, months before the disastrous 2022 season even began.

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Long Winter is coming for Seawolves

Andrew Zucker • December 5, 2019

A year ago, the Stony Brook football team was coming off their second straight appearance in the Football Championship Subdivision (FCS) playoffs. Fast forward and they find themselves watching 24 other teams compete for a national title as they ponder a lost season.

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Great Danes take bite out of apple and tastes victory

Andrew Zucker • November 23, 2019

The Seawolves have officially ended the season with a losing record, after starting 4-1, for their first losing season since 2016.

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Tigers maul Seawolves despite career night from Anderson

Andrew Zucker • November 9, 2019

Redshirt-senior wide receiver Nick Anderson runs down the field during Saturday's home game against Towson. Despite the losing game for the Seawolves,...

Coach Priore names Tyquell Fields starting QB

Andrew Zucker • August 22, 2019

Following months of speculation and a well-publicized battle, Stony Brook Football Head Coach Chuck Priore announced today that junior Tyquell Fields will be the team’s starting quarterback for the upcoming season.

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Football adds trio of transfer students

Andrew Zucker • May 25, 2019

Chuck Priore and his coaching staff beat the April showers by bringing in May with much more than just flowers.

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Chuck Priore brings on additions to coaching staff

Sasha Podzorov • March 27, 2019

Stony Brook Football head coach Chuck Priore finalized his staff for the 2019-2020 season on March 25 with the hirings of Caleb Haynes, Josh Heinrich and Diamond Weaver.

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Priore inks deal to remain head coach through 2022

Ethan Tam • November 3, 2018

Director of Athletics Shawn Heilbron announced on Thursday, Nov. 1 that head coach Chuck Priore has agreed to an extension through the 2022 season.

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Football outmatched by James Madison, ending FCS playoff run

Joseph Konig • December 3, 2017

One of the most successful seasons in Stony Brook Football history came to a sputtering end on Saturday against the reigning Football Championship Subdivision national champions, James Madison, in the second round of the FCS playoffs.

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Upon Further Review: Same Seawolves, different year

Kunal Kohli • November 6, 2016

Stony Brook, for the second year in a row, went from a playoff team to just barely being able to make it across the finish line.

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Despite Stony Brook’s struggles, Ochi making Stony Brook history

Chris Gaine • November 9, 2015

There are several reasons behind Stony Brook Football’s 1-5 conference record this season. Senior defensive lineman Victor Ochi is not one of those reasons.

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Seawolves prepare for late season playoff push

Joe Galotti • October 21, 2013

Despite Stony Brook's rocky start to the football season, they still finds themself with a chance to qualify for the FCS playoffs. This weekend’s game gives Stony Brook not only a chance to leap over a conference opponent, but also gives a chance to build up the momentum it will need for a second half playoff push.

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