Central Connecticut Blue Devils
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| Central Connecticut Blue Devils | |
|---|---|
| Logo | |
| University | Central Connecticut State University |
| Conference | Northeast Conference |
| NCAA | Division I (FCS) |
| Athletic director | Thomas Pincince |
| Location | New Britain, Connecticut |
| Varsity teams | 16 |
| Football stadium | Arute Field |
| Basketball arena | William H. Detrick Gymnasium |
| Baseball stadium | CCSU Baseball Field |
| Soccer stadium | Central Connecticut Soccer Field |
| Nickname | Blue Devils |
| Colors | Blue and white[1] |
| Website | www |
| File:Cconnect second logo 2011.png | |
The Central Connecticut Blue Devils are composed of 16 teams representing Central Connecticut State University in intercollegiate athletics, including men and women's basketball, cross country, golf, soccer, and track and field. Men's sports include baseball and football. Women's sports include volleyball, lacrosse, swimming & diving, and softball. The Blue Devils compete in the NCAA Division I Football Championship Subdivision (FCS) and are members of the Northeast Conference.[2][3]
Teams
[edit | edit source]| Men's sports | Women's sports |
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| Baseball | Basketball |
| Basketball | Cross country |
| Cross country | Lacrosse |
| Football | Soccer |
| Soccer | Softball |
| Track & field† | Swimming & Diving |
| Track & field† | |
| Volleyball | |
| † – Track and field includes both indoor and outdoor. | |
Facilities
[edit | edit source]| Sport | Facility | Capacity |
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| Baseball | CCSU Baseball Field | |
| Basketball | William H. Detrick Gymnasium | 2,654 |
| Cross Country | Stanley Quarter Park | |
| Football | Arute Field | 5,500 |
| Lacrosse | Arute Field | 5,500 |
| Soccer | CCSU Soccer Field | 1,000 |
| Softball | CCSU Softball Field | |
| Swimming & diving | Jack Suydam Natatorium | |
| Track & field | CCSU Track & field | |
| Volleyball | William H. Detrick Gymnasium | 2,654 |
Notable alumni
[edit | edit source]Baseball
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- Ricky Bottalico – pitcher, Philadelphia Phillies; analyst, Comcast SportsNet Philadelphia
- John Hirschbeck – MLB umpire
- Alfred "Skip" Jutze – catcher, St. Louis Cardinals, Houston Astros, and Seattle Mariners
- Evan Scribner – Relief pitcher, San Diego Padres, Oakland Athletics and Seattle Mariners
Basketball
[edit | edit source]- Corsley Edwards – center and forward, New Orleans Hornets
- Keith Closs – center, Los Angeles Clippers
Football
[edit | edit source]- Steve Addazio – Assistant coaching positions: Syracuse, Indiana, Notre Dame, and Florida; Head Coach: Temple University (2011–2012), Head Coach: Boston College (2013–2019), Head Coach: Colorado State (2020–2021)
- Al Bagnoli – Head Coach, the University of Pennsylvania
- Dave Campo – Head Coach, the Dallas Cowboys; Defensive coach, Cleveland Browns, Jacksonville Jaguars, University of Kentucky
- Jake Dolegala – Quarterback, Cincinnati Bengals and New England Patriots
- Justise Hairston – New England Patriots, Buffalo Bills and Indianapolis Colts
- Scott Pioli – General Manager of the Kansas City Chiefs.
- Mike Sherman – Head coach, Green Bay Packers and Texas A&M Aggies
- John Skladany – Defensive coordinator, Houston Cougars; special teams assistant, University of Central Florida Knights.
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Mascot of the Central Connecticut State University athletic teams
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Beryl Piper, Head coach of the Central Connecticut State University women's basketball team
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Plaque, commemorating the induction of Beryl Piper into the CCSU Athletic Hall of Fame
References
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External links
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- CCSU Central Connecticut State University Blue Devils Apparel
