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Graduate quarterback Tyquell Fields passing the ball to redshirt junior running back Ty Son Lawton in the game against Delaware on Oct. 16. The Seawolves will be going against the Richmond Spiders on Oct. 23.

Football preview: Stony Brook faces Richmond’s tough D but unknown QB status

Matt Lindsay • October 22, 2021
After snapping a four-game losing streak at home last Saturday, the Stony Brook football team (2-5, 1-3 CAA) will return to Kenneth P. LaValle Stadium for their homecoming game against the Richmond Spiders on Saturday, Oct. 23 at 3:30 p.m.
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Seawolves hope to catch on in XFL

Andrew Zucker • October 19, 2019
With the XFL draft now in the rearview mirror, three former Stony Brook University football players have found new homes.
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Running back Donald Liotine in a game against Maine. ARACELY JIMENEZ/STATESMAN FILE

Stony Brook Football alumni receive invites following NFL Draft

Andrew Zucker • April 28, 2019
Following the conclusion of the 2019 NFL draft, four Stony Brook Football players took one step closer to achieving their dreams of playing in the NFL by accepting rookie minicamp invites.
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Stony Brook football head coach Chuck Priore during a game in 2016. EVAN YUSON/STATESMAN FILE

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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Footballs with the Stony Brook Seawolves logo.BRIDGET DOWNES/ STATESMAN FILE

Five Seawolves get chance to shine following NFL Draft

Gregory Zarb • April 30, 2018
Despite not having any players drafted once again this year, five players have proven their worth to participate on an NFL roster.
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Stony Brook alumn Will Tye during a game in 2015. KEITH OLSEN/STATESMAN FILE

Will Tye reportedly joins New England Patriots practice squad

Tim Oakes • October 12, 2017
Former Stony Brook Football tight end Will Tye joined the New England Patriots practice squad on Thursday.
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Stony Brook alumn Will Tye during a game in 2015. KEITH OLSEN/STATESMAN FILE

Stony Brook alum Will Tye cut from Jets roster

Joseph Konig • October 5, 2017
Stony Brook Football alumnus Will Tye was cut from the New York Jets on Wednesday after playing in three games and catching four passes this season.
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Stony Brook alumn Will Tye during a game in 2015. KEITH OLSEN/STATESMAN FILE

Will Tye embraces his move to the Jets

Gregory Zarb • September 10, 2017
Despite the negative predictions NFL experts and fans are giving the Jets, Tye is not focused on that. He has his sights set on his personal and team goals.
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Stony Brook alumn Will Tye during a game in 2015. KEITH OLSEN/STATESMAN FILE

Stony Brook alum Will Tye claimed by Jets

Kenneth Fermin • September 6, 2017
Stony Brook alumnus and tight end Will Tye was claimed off of waivers by the New York Jets Saturday morning.
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Senior business management and marketing major Alec Simione owns Critic Clothing, an up and coming clothing line speacializing in streetwear. PHOTO COURTESY OF ALEC SIMIONE

Student-owned streetwear line Critic Clothing gains popularity

Thomas James • March 27, 2017
Alec Simione is a Stony Brook student whose company, Critic Clothing, is rising through the ranks of the streetwear industry.
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Ochi joins Jets practice squad following medical clearance

Kunal Kohli • September 13, 2016
Stony Brook Football’s all-time sacks leader Victor Ochi has signed to the New York Jets’ practice squad, according to Jared Fox, one of his agents.
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Victor Ochi waived in final round of Baltimore Ravens roster cuts

Chris Peraino • September 3, 2016
Victor Ochi, Stony Brook’s all-time career sack leader, was waived from the Baltimore Ravens this Saturday during their final round of preseason cuts, the Ravens announced.
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