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Augie Contressa in a game against University of Albany on Nov. 23, 2019. EMMA HARRIS/STATESMAN FILE

Stony Brook alums Contressa, Kamara and Morrison sign as UDFAs following NFL Draft

Ethan Tam • May 2, 2021
Three former Seawolves football players — safety Augie Contressa, defensive tackle Sam Kamara and defensive back TJ Morrison — signed contracts with NFL teams as undrafted free agents.
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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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Coach Chuck Priore at Stony Brook Football Media Day on August 9, 2019. EMMA HARRIS/THE STATESMAN

Stony Brook football season preview

Andrew Zucker • August 16, 2019
This year, college football is marking its 150th anniversary, but the Stony Brook Athletic Department has its own milestone achievements that will inspire them to greater heights this season. Welcome to the Wolves Den!
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Stony Brook football head coach Chuck Priore during a game in 2016. EVAN YUSON/STATESMAN FILE

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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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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Junior linebacker John Haggart (No. 37 left) tackles a player in a game agstin Sacred Heart University on Sept. 24. He forced three fumbles and three sacks against Delaware on Oct. 22. ARACELY JIMENEZ/THE STATESMAN

Upon Further Review: Haggart’s big game sparks defensive line

Kunal Kohli • October 23, 2016
Stony Brook’s defensive line is looking a lot better than it was early in the season.
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