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Tradition
(“the transmission of customs or beliefs from generation to generation, or the fact of being passed on in this way.”)
Concord-Carlisle High School Football has tradition and lots of it. Going into the 2016 season the CCHS Patriots were one of 19 Massachusetts high school programs with at least 500 wins. Ahead of them on the list are long time powerhouses such as Brockton (#1 win 793 wins) and Everett (#2 with 785 wins) but C-C is 16th all time with a record of 577-490-68. That is a lot of good coaching, good playing, and good support from all involved over a long period of time.
Some of those steeped in that tradition are in this picture snapped seconds before kick off Friday Night. You all recognize Hall of Fame Coach Al Robichaud on the left, sitting front and center at the 50 yard line like he always does for home games. Coach Al Robichaud was responsible for a lot of those 577 wins when he manned the sidelines from 1972 until 1990. The good looking man next to him is his son Dave who is also easily recognizable as a 4-time Emmy award winning journalist at WBZ-TV in Boston. Before the esteemed journalism career though came a stint as a Concord-Carlisle Patriot football player including a memorable year on the 1978 Super Bowl winning team. Dave had the honor of playing for his dad, as did his brothers Jeff and Mike. Sons playing for dads as coaches in high school football is a tradition, just like marching bands and halftime shows.
It is tradition in high school football for alumni to come back and watch the games. Some of those alumni are fresh out of high school and college students but they travel far to come back to support their high school team. I saw them there Friday night. They are part of the tradition at CCHS.
There will be no preview/review of the next opponent for CCHS. As much as I respect Wayland High football I think the players for C-C will be looking to rebound and make a mark for themselves in the tradition of Concord-Carlisle High School football.
WAYLAND WHITE OUT! Show your fan spirit and wear white on Friday night! The first 100 CCHS students to the game will receive a free Football Fan Shirt!
Schedule
Varsity: Friday, Sept. 30 at 7:00 pm v. Wayland at HOME
JV: Monday, Oct. 3 at 4:00pm @Wayland
Freshman: Thursday, Sept. 29 at 4:00pm @Wayland
Senior Profile: #44 Oneil Williams
Favorite CCHS class (all 4 years): World Religions
Favorite place to eat in Concord: Comellas
Favorite youth sports coach: My first coach, Coach Dominguez
Who will be in Super Bowl this year: Definitely the Patriots
Website I can’t wait to read every day: Reddit or Facebook
Person, living or dead, I want to have dinner with: Muhammad Ali
My teammates will remember me as: As a great, aggressive player
Next concert I want to go to: Drake & Future
Favorite college football team: BC Eagles
In 10 years I will be: A successful graphics design artist
V/JV Psych Dinner
This week’s psych dinner (Thursday, Sept. 29th) is hosted by the McNally family, 178 Westford Road, Concord. Players, please park on the even-numbered side of the road only. Carpooling is encouraged! Thank you to the Easterday and Pailet families for hosting last week and Paula Corbett helping!
Senior Profile: #72 Patrick Gibbons
Favorite CCHS class (all 4 years): 3D Graphics
Favorite place to eat in Concord: Sorrentos
Favorite youth sports coach: My Pop Warner coaches
Who will be in Super Bowl this year: Patriots and Cardinals
Website I can’t wait to read every day: Facebook
Person, living or dead, I want to have dinner with: Mila Kunis
My teammates will remember me as: A solid player who’s always ready to help his teammates
Next concert I want to go to: Radiohead
Favorite college football team: Auburn
In 10 years I will be: An English teacher in a different country
Order Jackets
The deadline to order nylon pullovers and leather Varsity jackets is Friday, Sept. 16th. To order, download the form HERE and send it, with a check payable to Friends of CC Football, to Sheilah McCauley, 59 Southfield Road, Concord, MA 01742.
Social Media and Website
Please visit our website to find the schedule, roster volunteer opportunities for parents and GAME PHOTOS by Jon Straggas and Christine Vandyke. www.cchsfootball.org
Out of town and not able to attend the game? Follow us on Twitter at @CCHS_Patriots for live updates!
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