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Collins, Niang Sign National Letters of Intent

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New Canaan High School seniors Michael Collins and Lucas Niang signed their National Letters of Intent to play at the college level during National Signing Day on Wednesday. Joined by more than 50 friends and classmates in the NCHS auxiliary gym, plus three TV crews and multiple local media outlets, the midday ceremony was run by NCHS Athletic Director Jay Egan. Collins will head to the University of Pennsylvania while Niang is bound for Texas Christian University. Several administrators and teachers there as well, including Principal Bill Egan, longtime Phys Ed teacher Priscilla Schulz and Assistant Principal Ari Rothman. Collins—who signed what could be called a “likely letter” in that although Ivy League schools offer no athletics scholarships per se, can issue agreements signifying their commitment to admitting a recruited athlete—had arguably the most prolific season at quarterback in New Canaan High School history, setting a state record with 54 touchdown passes this year and also tying a single-game state record when he threw nine TD passes in a 69-26 win over Trumbull on November 6, 2015.

Sports

12 New Canaan Rams Slated to Play Football in College

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By Terry Dinan

NEW CANAAN – Today is National Signing Day for NCAA football programs, and an impressive number of New Canaan High School’s Class of 2014 will be continuing their gridiron careers at the next level. Most notable on the list are the four outgoing captains. Defensive lineman Connor Buck will be bringing his considerable talents to Colgate University. Joao Rocha will be providing protection on the offensive line for former Rams teammate Matt Milano at Middlebury. Linebacker Cole Harris will remain a Ram, as he will play for AFCA Regional Coach of the Year Joe Moorhead at Fordham University.