Selling the Hamptons

Former Dartmouth defensive back JB Andreassi '12, a four-year letterwinner, is one of the real estate brokers in the new Discovery+ TV series, "Selling the Hamptons," kicking off tonight.

From a Newsday story about the series (LINK):

Andreassi, the son of local developer Joseph Andreassi II and Donna Andreassi, played football at Dartmouth College in New Hampshire before graduating to work in marketing for the National Hockey League and then as a sales and leasing consultant with the real estate firm Related Companies in the Washington, D.C., area. He works with his brother, Chase, in a side venture, Andreassi Development, a successor to their father's company; their sister, Hannah, works in PPC (pay-per-click) internet marketing.

Here's JB Andreassi's bio from his sophomore-year Dartmouth media guide (the last year they were produced):

Interestingly, Andreassi's St. Anthony's and Dartmouth teammate Austen Fletcher has also found a type of fame on the screen. The former Big Green center has shifted his alter-ego Flecca's gig from on-street videos to video podcasting. (LINK)

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Chris Corbo, the New Jersey tight end who has committed to Dartmouth, was one of the finalists for the "Steve DiGregorio Young Man of the Year award given to a football player from the Super Football Conference who exemplified high character on and off the field." From an NJ.com story (LINK):

Chris Corbo, from West Essex, was one of the eights finalists. After losing his uncle to ALS two years ago, Corbo remains an advocate and supporter for local charities supporting those with the disease. Among his many accomplishments on the field, Corbo is also one of the founders of Team 94 color run, an organization that promotes awareness for continuing education for adults with Autism.

The senior, who will play football at Dartmouth College next season, was honored to be recognized.

“This means everything to me,” Corbo said.

Seeking inspiration from his uncle’s character, Corbo said he learned what it means give back.

“He fought to his last day, and he’s inspired me to not only be a good person and athlete, but also a great person because he was always there for people,” Corbo said. “He put everyone before him, which is what this award is all about. That’s why he’s my inspiration.”

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TigerBlog has a nice story about former Princeton running back Charlie Volker making a smooth transition to bobsledding and earning a berth on the U.S. Olympic team. (LINK)

Volker's brother John impressed as a freshman last fall, carrying 11 times for 55 yards in Princeton's loss to Dartmouth.

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Back on the transfer portal front, Harvard transfer defensive lineman Chris Smith has committed to Minnesota and the Roar Lions blog reports that All-Ivy League running back Dante Miller of Columbia is mulling a preferred walk-on offer to Washington. He also has been courted by South Carolina among others. (LINK)

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The Dartmouth has a story headlined, Students cope with College’s isolate in place policy; Students react to living with roommates who have tested positive for COVID-19. (LINK)

Green Alert Take: I don't know about you, but I'm pretty sure either I'd be outta the room or my roommate would be if he tested positive. Yikes

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EXTRA POINT
It was a balmy 25.6 degrees when I brought Griff the Wonder Dog outside at 6 this morning. As I write this at 9:45 it's 14.8 degrees here on our Vermont hillside. The oil company called yesterday to make sure our driveway is clear for a delivery today. Good thing. Per Dark Sky the mercury (silicon?) is supposed to drop to 8-below tonight – and I'm going to guess it gets even colder here because it usually is.