During the past seasons, BMHS football hasn’t been very strong. Looking back into the history of the program, however, the word “lose” was non existent. Every team in and out of the league knew and feared Brien McMahon. The end results of those years were multiple FCIAC championships and a state championship in 1994 (final was record was 12 : 0). Coach Albano’s goal? To revive the old days into the present.
AJ himself is an alumnus of Brien McMahon. But for the past five years, he had been the defensive coordinator (under former Senator coach Rob Trifone) for the Blue Wave in Darien. “It feels great to be back [here]” Albano said. “Especially because now I get to coach a long side with some very good friends of mine who have been around the game all their lives”. Among the new additions to the team comes Derrick Lewis, the new offensive/defensive line coach. He brings experience from playing football at UCONN and Southern Connecticut.
The Senators have been fortunate with returning players such as junior quarterback Damien Vega. Other key returning starters include Ryan Eaton (Captain; linebacker/halfback), Jermaine Martin Riley (Captain; linebacker), Clement Abonyi (Captain; Cornerback), Chris “Goose” Daniels (Captain; Tight end/defensive end), and junior middle linebacker Chris Holomokoff.
“Commitment to excellence” has been Coach Albano’s motto since the meeting for spring football last year. His expectations are nothing short of at least 7-3 or an 8-2 season with desire to go to states.
With a positive attitude and the continuance of rigorous practice, McMahon football will reemerge as a team to be respected and feared once again.
With a positive attitude and the continuance of rigorous practice, McMahon football will reemerge as a team to be respected and feared once again.
Anthony Amato ('11)
