UMaine Loses QB

UMaine Quarterback Adam Farkes is leaving the program for personal reasons. That's according to the Portland Press Herald, who site a University Press Statement.

Farkes started the 2008 year as the starter, before injuring his shoulder in October in a win against Delaware. He had 9 TD's and 6 picks before the season-ending injury. There was a very good chance he would be the starter in 2009.

Mike Brusko is the obvious choice to be next season's number one. He led the Bears into the playoffs following Farkes' injury. He doesn't have the best arm, but is a serious competitor.

It may also give Chris Treister a chance. Treister, who played at Portland High, has three more years of eligibility, and will get a true opportunity if Brusko struggles in the pocket. Don't count out Jack Cosgrove recruiting a young athlete as well.

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Maine Black Bears QB Michael Brusko

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Black Bears VS UNI Panthers TV Coverage

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Not So Fast! UMaine In the 2008 FCS Playoffs!

The UMaine Black Bears, ranked 20th in the sports network poll, have been selected to play in the FCS Playoffs. The chances were thought long at best, as a loss to UNH yesterday looked like it put the Bears out of the running, but apparently the selection committee was impressed with UMaine's schedule. Coach Jack Cosgrove was asked after the game Saturday if the officiating cost his team a playoff spot, and he said,"I believe these things balance out, it always does." Well, it balanced out today. UMaine will play 10-2 Northern Iowa on Saturday Novemeber 29th at 5:05 P.M.