The Parma Panthers are an American football team based in Parma , Italy that competes in the Italian Football League . The team was founded in 1981 by Vic Dasaro, an American veterinary student attending university in Parma.
74-466: Dasaro created the team from an amalgam of power lifters from a local high school gym, ex-rugby players, other vet students, and a mixed bunch of soccer goalies, track and field athletes, and local kids who had seen football on the occasional TV broadcast and liked the helmet and shoulderpad look. The team is now built on longtime IFL veterans and young players from the Panthers' own youth teams, with still
148-592: A final score of 51-28 and a 4th consecutive IFL title. Since the beginning of the Italian football league in 1980, the American import rule has changed periodically. Many seasons the rule in the Italian Football League (highest level league) has allowed five American passport players on the roster and only three on the field at the same time. In 2012, the number of Americans imports on the field at
222-639: A healthy contingent of University of Parma students. In 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2021 and 2023 the Panthers won the IFL championship by beating respectively Catania Elephants , Bergamo Lions , Catania Elephants , and Milano Seamen . In 2021 they won their fifth title. In 2023 the Panthers won the Italian Bowl played in the Glass Bowl in Toledo, Ohio USA. The first ever Italian Bowl played outside Italy
296-507: A local Jesuit school, who taught in a separate building and by Jesuit curriculum . There were usually about 27-32 teachers and 300-400 students in the 17th century. Logic, natural history, mathematics and theology were taught by Jesuits and law and medicine by civil teachers. Among the most important Jesuits who taught in Parma should be mentioned Giovanni Battista Riccioli , and Daniello Bartoli . In 1768, Ferdinand I expelled Jesuits and
370-638: A national and international audience. This was also the year when the new Catechism of the Catholic Church was issued by Pope John Paul II, the first in four centuries, integrating the latest teachings of the Church with respect to Judaism. In the late 1990s, a strategy of using symbolic gestures was developed to further CCJU's educational goals, such as the 1996 establishment of the Nostra Aetate Awards Program, named after
444-487: A rematch against the Elephants, the only team to beat them in regular season. The black-silver start strong, jumping out to a lead of 35-0 by the second quarter. But taking advantage of mistakes made by Parma, the Elephants mount their comeback (35-26) midway through the third quarter. The Panthers attack was led by the phenomenal play of Joe Craddock , and the offense finds their rhythm that had been so excellent throughout
518-1003: A residential study-abroad program in the Irish-speaking community of Dingle , County Kerry , Ireland. International experiences are available to students worldwide through programs located at The American University of Rome , in Italy, the University of Notre Dame in Fremantle, Australia, and the University of Granada , in Spain, as well as programs in Bermuda and the Bahamas. The university allows students to participate in CCIS programs, programs affiliated with other schools across
592-496: A slew of veteran playmakers, and a defense anchored by veteran linemen and defensive backs, the squad entered the regular season with confidence. Dismayed only by a solitary Week 4 loss to the Ancona Dolphins, 20-28, the Panthers cruised through the rest of the regular season and entered the playoffs with a first round bye. The semifinal matchup was, of course, against the only team to beat the Panthers in regular season play,
666-481: A young rookie who is not only a talented receiver, but is a fool proof field goal kicker, which makes all the difference at this point of the season. The final in Scandiano is a repeat of the previous year: Panthers vs Lions. The final is a game of beauty and cannot be determined within regulation. It would take until the second overtime for the pluricampioni of Bergamo to win with a score of 55 to 49. The Panthers held
740-434: Is Jorge Bergoglio. In October 2016, Nikki Yovino reported to the police that she was raped by two black Sacred Heart University football players at an off-campus party. Yovino has admitted, months later, that the sexual assault was a lie in an attempt to gain the attention of another man. However, in 2018, she pled guilty to two counts of second-degree falsely reporting an incident and one count of interfering with police and
814-458: Is a public university in Parma , Emilia-Romagna, Italy. It is organised in nine departments. As of 2016 the University of Parma has about 26,000 students. During the 13th-14th centuries there was an educational institution, studium , in Parma, but it was closed in 1387 by Gian Galeazzo Visconti , Duke of Milan. The university was opened in 1412 by Niccolò III d'Este , and, although no papal bull
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#1732782370134888-682: Is enhanced by a bounty of great experience like DL Diego Gennaro, captain of the national team and who previously played for the Bolzano Giants . In Kick-Off Classic, the Panthers are beaten 54-51 by the Catania Elephants . After a slow start, the Panthers string together three wins in a row (against the Doves, Dolphins and Giants) before hitting the second defeat of the season, against the Warriors of Bologna. After this second setback,
962-550: Is marked by injuries to the Americans, which forces the Panthers to field a team of just Italians. In spite of this, the Panthers are able to stay competitive in league play, and came up a touchdown short in their final game to miss the playoffs. With a record of 2-6 (Victories against the Hogs), the season ends with promise for league year to come. Players worth noting for their excellent play are Lanzoni, Scurria and Rasheed Shittu for
1036-508: Is surprised by the return of Souza and McIntyre. The 2007 season starts off with a bang. First the Panthers got a mercy rule win at Napoli and follow it up with a win against the Dolphins. Parma then goes on to lose in the last minute against the Giants and their game against the Warriors is one for playoff position. The game is won in the second overtime and it's off to Rome with first place in
1110-608: The Diocese of Bridgeport , Connecticut. Sacred Heart was the first Catholic university in the United States to be staffed by the laity . Sacred Heart is the second-largest Catholic university in New England , behind Boston College . It offers more than 80 degree programs to over 8,500 students at the bachelor's, master's and doctoral levels. Sacred Heart University was founded in 1963 by Walter W. Curtis, Bishop of
1184-742: The Eastern Intercollegiate Volleyball Association (EIVA). Nearly 800 students participate in the university's 33 athletic teams (18 female teams and 15 male teams) along with more than 500 students who participate in 23 Club Sports. The football team plays at the Football Championship Subdivision level and claims an FCS title in 2001. Their biggest rivalry is with the oldest public university in Connecticut, Central Connecticut State University , in what has been dubbed
1258-463: The 1965 Nostra aetate declaration of Vatican II which focused on the relationship that Catholics have with Jews . The award program recognizes individuals who have made significant contributions to interreligous dialog and understanding. The first recipients of the award were Cardinal John O’Connor of the Archdiocese of New York and Connecticut Senator Joseph Lieberman . in 2000,
1332-463: The 2-points conversion, putting them ahead of Parma 36-35. Parma performs the miracle however, and makes a field goal at the end of regulation and establishes themselves as the owners of the top spot. Many injuries were suffered however, and would lead the Panthers to be defeated against the Rhinos and the Elephants. With a final win against the Warriors, the Panthers were headed to a play-off game against
1406-436: The 40 player squad, three players from the black-silver would stand out: Tommaso Antonetti (OT, national team captain), Michele Canali (DE) and Tommaso Monardi (QB, author of a thrilling performance in the final for the third-fourth place). 2010 - After 2 seasons, Ryan Tully leaves the Panthers and is replaced by LB/RB Greg Hay , while Craddock and McIntyre state that they sign with Parma for another year. The roster also sees
1480-555: The Ancona Dolphins. This time around, the Panthers high-powered offense and suffocating defense submerged and drowned the Dolphins by a score of 34-16. The final game of the season, the IFL Super Bowl, would match up the Panthers and a team they had already beaten twice, the Milan Seamen. While the game was initially back-and-forth and competitive, like so many other times in 2013, the Panthers eventually ran away with it for
1554-617: The Community Theater in downtown Fairfield. In 2020, Sacred Heart announced plans to build a $ 60 million hockey arena. Sacred Heart took over management of the nearby Discovery Museum and Planetarium as of January 2021. The university consists of five colleges: College of Arts & Sciences, which includes the School of Communication & Media Arts and the School of Computing; Jack Welch College of Business and Technology; College of Health Professions; College of Nursing and
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#17327823701341628-631: The Constitution State Rivalry. The men's fencing team won the Northeast Conference title five years in a row (2010–2014) and was ranked #9 in 2011. On February 21, 2013, the Sacred Heart University athletics department hired Major League Baseball player and manager Bobby Valentine as the athletic director. The women's ice hockey program had competed as in independent from 2003 to 2019 at
1702-541: The Diocese of Bridgeport on the grounds of the former Notre Dame Catholic High School . The university is led and staffed by the laity independent and locally oriented. The founding president was William H. Conley (1907–1974). Former American ambassador and Diplomat Thomas Patrick Melady served as president of the university from 1976 to 1986. Enrollment has risen from the original class of 173 to over 10,500 full and part-time undergraduate and graduate students, and
1776-710: The Edgerton main stage, and four in the black box Little Theater. The Theatre Arts Program has a student-produced, student-written, and student-performed festival called "Theatrefest". The program also has an improv team called The Pioneer Players. In 2016, the program began its own Repertory Theatre Company. Students are invited into this exclusive company beginning after their first semester. In 2017, Sacred Heart expanded its Theatre Arts Program by launching its National Playwriting Competition & Intern Program. The Student Government consists of student leaders from all four class years. All full-time undergraduate students have
1850-552: The European scene. 2008 - After two exceptional seasons, the Panthers are forced to replace the stellar American duo of Souza-McIntyre. To do so, the Panthers sign from Harvard University QB Danny Brown (later replaced by Thomas Zetts due to injury), WR Corey Mazza and RB/LB Ryan Tully . The Panther's season debut is against the Lions, the defending champions of Italy. The presence of John Grisham, brings excitement when he visits
1924-576: The Frank and Marisa Martire Center for Business & Communications building, which houses the Jack Welch College of Business and the School of Communication & Media Arts. The building was designed Sasaki Associates , who also designed the Linda E. McMahon Student Commons. In 2016, Sacred Heart opened a new residence hall, called Bergoglio Hall, named after Pope Francis , whose birth name
1998-579: The Isabelle Farrington College of Education. Sacred Heart University is accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education . Sacred Heart University offers more than 80 bachelor's, master's, and doctoral programs. Sacred Heart also offers qualified undergraduates the opportunity to complete an undergraduate degree and a graduate degree with five to six years depending on the degree program. In 2012,
2072-470: The Marines. They would next play Ostia in the semifinal, where the two teams would fight for every point. A couple of turnovers would see the Panthers fall to Ostia by a score of 42-40. In European play, the Panthers cannot overcome the group stage, finishing with a victory and a defeat. The season also sees the appendix of the European championship in group B, in which the Italian team took fourth place. Among
2146-697: The National Collegiate level, with "National Collegiate" being the NCAA's official designation for championship events in sports in which members of Divisions I and II compete for a single national title. The Pioneers participate in the NEWHA, established in 2017–18 by Sacred Heart, fellow Division I member Holy Cross , and four Division II schools. Sacred Heart won the inaugural NEWHA tournament title in 2018. The NEWHA lost Holy Cross to Hockey East after that season, but returned to 6 members for 2019–20 with
2220-435: The Panthers are back in the top flight of the Italian Football League in the (Golden League or Serie A), and it is especially nice to be returning after 12 years to the historic Stadium "Cervi" now Stadio Sergio Lanfranchi , the lair of the Panthers. LB Onyeka Ossai and the phenomenal American import RB/SS Andrew Papoccia (reappointed for the 2006 season, ed.), are the two foreigners in the starting lineup. The season, however,
2294-527: The Panthers open the doors of the Super Bowl for the first time in team history. In Scandiano, province of Reggio Emilia, the Panthers saw their incredible journey fall short at the hands of the Bergamo Lions , who defeated the Panthers 24 to 12 on their way to the Lions 10th national title. 2007 - Starting the season as last year's runners up, the Panthers had to deal with some key losses before
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2368-559: The Panthers suffered only two defeats, the first against the Giants of Bolzano in week 2, and then against the Catania Elephants in week 6. They finished the season in second place, behind the Catania Elephants. The Super Bowl was played in Varese, which is neutral site between the two teams. The Panthers were triumphant by a score of 61 to 43, leading to the Panthers third consecutive Italian Football League championship. The MVP of
2442-479: The Panthers went against the Elephants of Catania. The season started unsteady due to delays in preparation, but thanks to the arrival of American coach Bill Piner, assisted by coach Joe Knoll, the team would go on a six-game winning streak. All of their hard work would earn the Panthers a victory in the final. For his excellent performance, Renato Costi was voted as the best QB in the Serie B league, and his brother Dario
2516-505: The Panthers went on another three game streak against the Marines, Rhinos and Seamen, finishing the regular season in second place. In the playoffs the black-silver had their chance to avenge both of their defeats in the regular season. First they defeated the Elephants in the semi-final and then the Warriors during the Italian Super Bowl. In the splendid setting of stadium XXV Aprile, the Panthers are crowned Italian Champions for
2590-413: The Panthers, which brings a weekend of national notoriety since, Grisham is both an author and has links to television. After the first 3 games, the Panthers find themselves with a record of 1-2. With 7 consecutive victories, the Panthers fail to close in on the leaders and end the season in third place entering the play-offs. The semi-final sees the black-silver in a rematch against the Lions, and once again
2664-611: The Pope made a pilgrimage to the Holy Land, accompanied by leaders of the CCJU. The Vatican established diplomatic relations with Israel, and a new feeling of friendship and responsibility between Christians and Jews was in the air. The Center went on to organize a series of international conferences on understanding the Other, including 2006 publication of conference papers on What Do We Want
2738-715: The U.S. These programs include, but are not limited to: France, Argentina, Germany, Belgium, and Japan. Sacred Heart is home to a total of more than ten fraternities and sororities. The Pioneers compete in Division I of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) in the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference (MAAC), Atlantic Hockey America , Eastern College Athletic Conference (ECAC), Eastern Intercollegiate Wrestling Association (EIWA), and
2812-486: The U.S. began in 1953 at Seton Hall University , and have spread to 27 centers around the country, including the Center for Christian–Jewish Understanding of Sacred Heart which was established in 1992 as a research and academic division of the University under the direction of Anthony J. Cernera and Joseph Ehrenkranz . By this time, Holocaust studies were well developed, and the CCJU branched out, creating forums for
2886-510: The United States for family commitments on a few occasions, the Panthers hired Running Back Eddie Pricolo from Sacred Heart University . The complete package of Americans would be referred to as the "Fab Six". In June, to try to reach the playoffs, Parma brings back Coach Piner, who substantially contributes to the success achieved by the team. After beating the Bozano Giants at home, with the support of more than 50 Panthers from past team,
2960-459: The addition of several young players, including several from the youth teams, and others from the Bobcats of Parma and Drunken Irishmen of Massa. The team showcases tremendous talent and team spirit, supported by a perfect mix of rookies and veterans. With a run of 7 consecutive victories, the Panthers would receive a first round bye to the semi-finals in the playoffs. With the Americans resting for
3034-444: The arrival of LIU , a fellow NEC member that launched a new women's program. With the NEWHA soon to have the membership total required for an automatic bid to the NCAA women's tournament, the NEWHA formally organized as a conference in 2018, and received official NCAA recognition effective with LIU's arrival in 2019–20. Sacred Heart has played a role in interfaith dialog and education between Christians and Jews. Interfaith centers in
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3108-477: The black and silver: RB Jaycen Taylor Spears Purdue University , WR Tanyon Bissell Boise State and DB Nate Lyles University of Virginia . Italian QB Tommaso Monardi is promoted to the starter for the Panthers; Monardi is the former quarterback for the National Under-21 team. Monardi's promotion to starting quarterback gives the Panthers the only starting Italian QB in the league. The team's defense
3182-473: The curriculum was modernized. Student protests resulted in closure of the university by Marie Louise, Duchess of Parma , in 1831; only in 1854 did Louise Marie Thérèse of Artois re-open it. The university then comprised faculties of theology, law, medicine, physics and mathematics, philosophy, and literature, as well as schools of obstetrics, pharmacy, and veterinary medicine. After the Risorgimento ,
3256-504: The defense and Menozzi, Gennari, Antonetti and G. Ferrari on offense. 2006 - The 2006 season starts with a variation to the rule concerning American players. Any team is allowed up to five American players on their active roster and up to three American players on the field at any given time. After analyzing the athletes available the team and the Governing Body looked at the 2006 season as one aimed at survival. Andrew Papoccia had
3330-504: The ending is bitter. With the Panthers only a few minutes from victory, they see their chances at the final fade away. 2008 is also the first time the Panthers participate in a European competition, unleashing a series of performances that make the case for them to punch their ticket into the final of the EFAF Cup. In the beautiful setting of Berlin, the Panthers lose to host Adler but are proud to have reached this historic milestone. Lastly,
3404-484: The faculty has increased from 9 to 281 full-time professors and over 520 adjunct professors since 1963. In 1990, Sacred Heart built the first dorms, and began accepting residential. It now has 10 residential buildings with 50 percent of the full-time undergraduates residing in university housing. The university has 32 varsity teams that compete in Division I. In 1997, The William H. Pitt Health and Recreation Center
3478-517: The first day), Nicola Francani (CB) and Matteo Grigolo (WR). The seasons starts with the Panthers imposing its will on the Hogs and the Lions (with black-silver becoming authors of a sensational comeback, recovering from 7-26 to win 30-26). After losing to the Marines, the Panthers have back-to-back victories over the Doves and Dolphins. The Panthers go on Easter Saturday to Bolzano, to face the league leading Giants. Incredibly, with less than two minutes left
3552-523: The former GE corporate headquarters located near its main campus. In April 2017, Sacred Heart and St. Vincent's College , another Catholic college in Connecticut, agreed to merge management operations. In 2018, the schools' merger was completed and St. Vincent's became known as St. Vincent's College at Sacred Heart University. In 2019, Sacred Heart was ranked on Princeton Reviews list of best schools, including tenth for "Happiest Students". Sacred Heart also announced in 2019 it would renovate and reopen
3626-417: The game is tied with a score of 28-28. With time winding down, Parma scores the go ahead touchdown to go up 35-28. Bolzano does not give up, and with 14 seconds left the Giants manage to score a TD to bring them within one point. The Giants do not attempt the extra point to tie, but opt to go for the 2-point conversion, which will be repeated twice because of penalties. At the end, the Giants successfully convert
3700-507: The game was awarded to WR Kevin Grayson. 2013 - Bringing in three new Americans for the 2013 campaign, the Panthers welcome Jared Karstetter (WR/DB), Ryan Christian (RB/DB), and Ben Johnson (LB/TE). With a strong core that had been mostly together for a few years and as many championships, the Panthers looked to continue their dominance of the IFL. With an offense led by QB Tommaso Monardi and
3774-414: The government of newly united Italy divided the universities of the country into two grades. In 1862, the University of Parma was declared grade B, its financing was reduced, and the quality of education degraded. It was equalized with grade A universities only in 1887. The university is now divided into 9 departments . From 2012 to 2016 the university was divided into 18 departments: The university
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#17327823701343848-512: The hockey rink. On September 27, 2009, Sacred Heart University opened the Chapel of the Holy Spirit. In 2010, Sacred Heart announced plans to open a new Health and Wellness Center. The center was built on Park Avenue across from the main campus. In 2012, the university opened a new student commons building, named the Linda E. McMahon Student Commons, after McMahon donated $ 5 million to
3922-489: The lead almost the entire game and had nothing to feel down about by the time of the final whistle. Writer John Grisham was in the stands, author the book " Playing for Pizza ", which is based on the Parma Panthers. Aristide De Pascalis and Marco Tunnera are the two MVP's of the season and give the team hope for a promising future. The 2007 season marks the arrival of the Parma Panthers in the IFL, and possibly even on
3996-628: The number of professional import players is done to help the development of national players in European countries and leagues. Playing for Pizza is a novel by John Grisham about a quarterback who signs for Parma after being blamed for the defeat of the Cleveland Browns in the AFC Championship game. Seattle Seahawks , Tennessee Titans Georgia Bulldogs football University of Parma The University of Parma ( Italian : Università degli Studi di Parma , UNIPR)
4070-473: The opportunity to be elected or appointed to a position. The Spectrum is a student-run newspaper printed and distributed to students each Wednesday and made available online. More than 1,200 students and members of the faculty and staff volunteer in excess of 31,000 hours each year largely within the City of Bridgeport , but also regionally, nationally, and internationally. Sacred Heart University has
4144-415: The playoffs, the Panthers would stumble and suffer their only defeat in the league play, finishing with a record of 7-1. Their semifinal opponent the Giants, are the previous year's Italian Champions. After a traumatic start (down 14-0 in the first few minutes), the Panthers came back to win (21-20), and punched their ticket for a third Super Bowl appearance in 5 years. In the Super Bowl the Panthers would have
4218-413: The premiere of Sacred Heart University's first musical production: Rent . Other productions have included Little Shop of Horrors in 2011, The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee in 2013, Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street in 2015, and Jesus Christ Superstar in 2017. The Sacred Heart Theatre Arts program (“TAP”) Produces 6 full scale productions a year. Two which are performed on
4292-664: The regular season. At the same time the defense goes back to being an impenetrable wall. The Panthers stretch their lead to 56-26, sailing towards their first title. The MVP of the game was Greg Hay, while Michele Canali is named the game's Defensive MVP. Kicker Andrea Vergazzoli won the title of Best Kicker for the season. Parma also boasted national player recognition for Tommaso Antonetti (RT), Enrico Bergonzani (TE), Michele Canali (DE), Matteo Ferrari (C), Nicola Francani (CB), Michele Fumarola (CB), Nicola Gasparri (WR), Tommaso Monardi (QB), Francesco Vasini (DB) and Andrea Vergazzoli (K). 2011 - The Panthers welcome three new Americans to wear
4366-478: The same time was decreased to 2. Dual Italian / American citizens or double passport players are highly coveted as they are considered as Italian national players and do not count against the American import set rule. European imports are allowed, the number allowed has also changed at different times. Most of the leagues teams are made up of Italian born national players. These import rules are similar throughout most European American football leagues. Limiting
4440-442: The season ends with a farewell to the historic Lanfranchi stadium, with the Panthers moving to the new XXV Aprile Stadium. 2009 - The American trio signed for this season is made up of Ryan Tully, the return of Craig McIntyre and the arrival of QB Joe Craddock from Middle Tennessee State . The team also sees the debut of young Michele Canali (DE), Alessandro Canali (DB) (whose season unfortunately ends prematurely due to injury on
4514-451: The season even started. Both of the Costi brothers hang up their cleats and are soon followed by Zambelloni and Shittu, while Andrew Papoccia is sworn in as the new head coach. The team, however, is strengthened by the arrival of Maschi, Polenghi, Ummarino and Menozzi on offense, and Papasodero on defense. League rules only permit two American players on the field at the same time and the team
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#17327823701344588-413: The second year in a row. The MVP of the game was Panthers WR Bissell. QB Monardi received the award for best Italian player, while DE Michele Canali is named the best defensive lineman. At the end of his first season as a starter, Monardi went 108/169, for 1,400 yards, 26 touchdowns and two interceptions. Michele Canali impressive season ended with 17.5 sacks. At the European level European Football League ,
4662-473: The standings locked up. The Marines are a solid team, and the season favorites are able to defeat the Panthers. An injury to McIntyre forces Papoccia to play against the Rhinos, where the Italian-American ace excelled in rushing, receiving and returning kicks. A Panther's landslide victory is a historic accomplishment and means Parma is third place going into the playoffs. The playoffs would be against
4736-825: The task of interviewing and selecting staff from Member States, and the team began to work to provide what was necessary to allow the athletes to train and play in the best possible conditions. As for the situation of the coaching staff, Andrew selected Borchini and Tedeschi as offensive and defensive coordinators. Finding good knowledgeable coaches has been a problem in Parma and for the other teams spread throughout Italy. Parma exempts Coach Blackwelder. The Panthers welcome their four new and one returning import Americans to Parma. Quarterback Mike Souza , Safety Tyler Larick, Andrew Papoccia all from Illinois State University , and Tight End Luke Seely from Southwestern College , are joined shortly after by WR/CB Craig McIntyre from Eastern Washington University . With Andrew Papoccia returning to
4810-581: The team's first adventure in the Eurobowl playoffs, the journey of the Panthers stops in the group stage. They recorded a victory against the Spanish Pioneers and were then defeated by the Swiss club Calanda Broncos . 2012 - The team welcomed two new Americans: Kevin Grayson (WR) and Tyrell Sales (LB), while RB Jaycen Taylor Spears returned to the team for another season. During the season,
4884-570: The university ranked as America's least affordable university in a Newsweek ranking. The main campus is located in suburban Fairfield, Connecticut; 50 miles (80 km) northeast of New York City and 150 miles (240 km) southwest of Boston . The campus area first appeared as a census-designated place (CDP) in the 2020 Census with a population of 1,446. Sacred Heart University owns and operates both WSHU-FM and WSHU-AM , NPR -affiliated radio stations broadcasting out of Fairfield, Connecticut. The Theatre Arts Program began in 2009, with
4958-490: The university. The new Commons includes dining facilities, lounge space, and a bookstore. In 2014, Sacred Heart broke ground for a new learning center, called the Student Success Center. The center provides educational support for students at the university and from the surrounding region. In 2015, the university started construction of the Center for Healthcare Education. In 2015, the university opened
5032-406: The winner of A2, but the Hogs were full of injuries and had to deal with several players leaving the team. They forfeit the game and the Panthers are automatically in the semifinals against the Marines. This time Souza and his fellow Panthers do not repeat their errors from their previous game against the Marines. Parma's victory brings the team back to the Super Bowl. Gavesi is signed before the game,
5106-532: Was formerly divided into 12 faculties : Research Labs in the Department of Engineering and Architecture 44°48′04″N 10°19′30″E / 44.8010°N 10.3251°E / 44.8010; 10.3251 Sacred Heart University Sacred Heart University ( SHU ) is a private , Roman Catholic university in Fairfield, Connecticut . It was founded in 1963 by Walter W. Curtis , Bishop of
5180-427: Was issued, the degrees were granted. In 1420 Filippo Maria Visconti closed it again. Although there were several attempts to revive the university, it functioned only as a "paper university", granting degrees without teaching. In 1601, the university was finally reopened by Ranuccio I Farnese , and the papal bill was given. It was a joint institution with a Society of Jesus , and a third of staff were teachers from
5254-532: Was opened. In 1981, then-United States vice president George H. W. Bush received an honorary degree from Sacred Heart. In 2006, Jack Welch , former CEO of General Electric, made a financial gift to the university and a College of Business was named after him. In recent years, Sacred Heart University has purchased land in the surrounding Fairfield, Connecticut area, and has built new academic buildings, dormitories, and in January 2023 completed construction of
5328-413: Was sentenced to one year in jail and three years of probation. The men Yovino accused, Malik St. Hilaire and Dhameer Bradley, were forced out of Sacred Heart University after losing their scholarships amid the false accusations. As of August 27, 2018, both men are no longer enrolled at Sacred Heart University and with no remediation for losing their scholarships. In November 2016, Sacred Heart acquired
5402-488: Was voted best receiver and KOR. Mattia Marino leader on special teams and defense was also recognized for his play along with Luca Scurria, Nicola Palmia, Gian Luca Ferrari, Rasheed Shittu and Captain Alberto Lanzoni. All of these players were voted among the best in their individual positions. The hero of the title game was Luca Marchesi. 2005 - Home at last! 2005 marks the rebirth of the Panthers. After 15 years,
5476-574: Was well received by the Americans, as 10,000 fans attended the game. It was also shown on regional television in the USA. The final score was Panthers 29–13 over Firenze Guelfi. 2004 - After their inaugural year in Serie B (second highest level league in Italy), the Panthers win the Silver League title in just their second season. On July 3, in the presence of the beautiful stadium Ridolfi of Florence,
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