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Coach Blaise Faggiano reflects on his journey as the longest-tenured football coach in New York State and the evolution of Utica University's program. He shares insights about team leadership, the upcoming season, and the special traditions that make Utica football unique.

• Program transformation from facilities improvements to academic expansion
• Development of a coaching tree with over 70 former assistants now coaching across the country
• Team captains Eli Douglas, Antonio Cianfarani, Jordyn Davis, and Tyler Szalkowski bringing energy to 2024 season
• Believe Bowl tradition honoring cancer fighters and supporting the Believe 271 Foundation
• Game preparation strategies focusing on ball protection, balanced offense, and special teams
• Preview of season opener against Washington & Jefferson College
• Analysis of Empire 8 conference competition with four new head coaches

Tune in every Thursday at 8:00 pm throughout the season for Inside Utica University Football Podcast with Coach Blaise Faggiano. As we always say on The Rock Pile, this is where dreams become reality.

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