An emotional week of triumph, tragedy and family for Greenwich coach John Marinelli

Since taking the reins of the Greenwich football program in 2015, John Marinelli has returned the Cardinals to their place among the state’s elite teams. On Saturday, unbeaten Greenwich will play in a state final for the second straight season, lining up against the New Canaan Rams, the team Marinelli grew up watching, playing for … Read more

Football in July: Nine FCIAC teams play in New Canaan’s Grip It & Rip It tourney

Sure the temperatures are in the mid 90s and it’s the first week of the July. So what? Let’s play some football. The 11th annual Grip It & Rip 7-on-7 passing tournament will hit New Canaan High School this weekend, with games on Friday and Saturday, July 6 and 7. The field will include approximately … Read more

HAN Live: New Canaan at Greenwich football, 4 p.m., Saturday

John Marinelli took the reins of the Greenwich High School football program back in 2015, and almost immediately the Cardinals’ yearly showdown against the New Canaan Rams, who are coached by his father Lou, was dubbed the “Marinelli Bowl.” If that name ever completely fades away, neither father nor son would miss it. The game … Read more

HAN on demand: Trumbull at New Canaan football

The Trumbull vs. New Canaan football game from Sept. 22 is available on demand by clicking here Original Story: Two teams looking to contend for playoff berths will be featured on the HAN Network when the Trumbull Golden Eagles take on the New Canaan Rams at Dunning Field on Friday night. Coverage will begin with … Read more

FCIAC holds Heads Up Football clinic for league coaches Thursday

The safety of football players and the effects of injuries, particularly on the brain, sustained while playing the high-impact sport are of the utmost concern among many parents who are still deciding whether or not to allow their children to play. Teaching proper tackling techniques, recognizing symptoms of concussions and other injuries, and making sure … Read more