Touchdown Club (Football)
The Norwich Football Touchdown Club engages with alumni, fans, and families of Norwich football. We provide the setting for Norwich football student-athletes to develop and compete at an elite level. —Touchdown Club Mission Statement
Norwich Football Touchdown Club Events:
Ricker-Crimmins Memorial Golf Tournament - An annual golf tournament hosted by football alums from the late 70s and early 80s to honor two Norwich football Hall of Famers. Join us at the Granite Links Country Club in Quincy, MA for the event funded by a scholarship in memory of Paul Ricker ’79 and Michael Crimmins ’80.
Spring Football Alumni Gathering - The Touchdown Club is currently developing an alumni gathering to be hosted each spring on campus following the annual Norwich Football spring game. It will feature guest speakers and opportunities to connect with our current student-athletes on campus.
Football Captains' Initiative:
This effort led by Steve Canty ’74, Jay Cottone ’71, and Jim Patterson ’74 aims to boost Norwich football at a large-scale level and impact the program through a multitiered approach across the University.
Suggested Improvement Plan Alumni Program Analysis.
Current Captains’ Initiative Gift Income (as of November 11, 2024): $103,026.00
Touchdown Club Board Members:
Paul May ’03, President
Paul Amaral ’82
Joe Amodeo ’79
Dick Bennett ’68
John Bergonzi ’98
Bobby Carroll ’97
Bob Cerjan ’86
Laurie Chase P’23
Carlton Cotner ’91
Mike Hester ’90
Derek Hungerford ’11
Matt LaFevre ’15
Dan Lay ’83
Eric Lewandowski ’02
Fred Morsheimer ’70
Jerry O'Connor ’85
Jim Patterson ’74
Rick Riccio ’72
Mike Yesalonia ’82
Board Advisors
Bill Russell, Head Coach
Ed Hockenbury, Director of Athletics
Give Now to the Touchdown Club: Supports annual football program operating expenses
Give Now to the Captains’ Initiative: Supports larger-scale projects to grow the program
For more information on the Touchdown Club or any Touchdown Club events please contact Paul Morgan, Director, MGAA.