A Sixth Home Game? Could Happen

Don't look now but Dartmouth might have another home game this fall. It probably won't happen but this morning's Manchester Union Leader (link) reports that the FieldTurf installation at New Hampshire's Cowell Stadium has hit a snag. The paper says work "started over" on the project last week. From the story:

"The field, (Athletic Direct Marty) Scarano said, needs to be finished by Sept. 17 to leave time to paint lines on it. If the field isn't going to be ready by Sept. 22, Scarano said, an obvious option would be to see if Dartmouth would be willing to host the game."

The Union Leader story starts with a note that three UNH grads bidding for NFL spots will be on the tube tonight when the Chicago Bears take on the Indianapolis Colts. Wide receiver David Ball and defensive back Corey Graham are on the Bears' roster while wide receiver Aaron Brown is with the Colts.

Casey Cramer is the subject of a story from a Union Leader reporter's trip to to the Patriots-Titans game. link

Since Jay Fiedler and his group have decided to put their new CBA team in Pikeville, Kent., the former Dartmouth and NFL quarterback is making more appearances than a politician running for office. According to a story, he "will be present on both nights of the 23rd Annual Pike County Bowl. This year's Pike County Bowl will feature all six local teams (Pikeville, Belfry, Pike County Central, Shelby Valley, East Ridge and Phelps) as well as Corbin and Louisville Holy Cross." link

Dartmouth's freshman players are in town and will gather with their families for an informal dinner tonight. The rest of the team, if not already here, will report tomorrow. Practice begins Wednesday.

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