Photos: University of Albany football players gladly help kids get the ball to the end zone in annual Challenger game on UAlbany campus
The Enterprise –– Michael Koff
Lead blocker: University of Albany’s wide receiver Cole King, right, leads a Challenger football player towards the end zone last Thursday night at Bob Ford Field at the University at Albany. Over 30 UAlbany football players participated; their head coach, Greg Gattuso, said all the players were eager to help and play with these kids.
The Enterprise –– Michael Koff
Fascinated by their knowledge of the game: University of Albany’s safety Kyle Skowski, left, and fullback Nic Ketter, center, talk with Ryan Squires about what position he plays last Thursday at a Challenger game on the campus of the University at Albany.
The Enterprise –– Michael Koff
All-around fun: Last Thursday at the University at Albany’s Bob Ford Field, members of the Capital District Pop Warner Challenger Flag Football Division played a game as members of the University at Albany collegiate team lent a hand. Here, two players on one team try and pull the flag of #12, a player on the other team, as he runs up the field while UAlbany player Domenic LaFragola, at far right, helps out.