When you think about college football in our area, the first school that comes to mind is Rutgers, with some bowl victories over the years and their move to the Big Ten. Also, FCS teams like Stony Brook and Fordham have enjoyed some success.
But in recent years, another local school has flown under the radar in building a quality football program.
ASA College in Brooklyn began its football program in 2009 and it has blossomed into a terrific junior college squad and a recruiting destination for major colleges to find players.
“We are extremely proud of our football program,” said Ken Wilcox, athletic director at ASA. “The coaches have done a tremendous job getting kids placed at high-level colleges around the country.”
Offensive guard Leon Brown, who played to Alabama and recently signed with the Baltimore Ravens, is among the Avengers players who have graduated from ASA and gone on to major colleges. Also, defensive end Desmond Hollin joined Florida State in 2012. All in all, 33 players from ASA have signed with FBS programs, including four players that went to SEC schools and four players that went to the ACC.
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But in recent years, another local school has flown under the radar in building a quality football program.
ASA College in Brooklyn began its football program in 2009 and it has blossomed into a terrific junior college squad and a recruiting destination for major colleges to find players.
“We are extremely proud of our football program,” said Ken Wilcox, athletic director at ASA. “The coaches have done a tremendous job getting kids placed at high-level colleges around the country.”
Offensive guard Leon Brown, who played to Alabama and recently signed with the Baltimore Ravens, is among the Avengers players who have graduated from ASA and gone on to major colleges. Also, defensive end Desmond Hollin joined Florida State in 2012. All in all, 33 players from ASA have signed with FBS programs, including four players that went to SEC schools and four players that went to the ACC.
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