Memorial Day is at the beginning…..Fourth of July marks the height and Labor Day closes the summer season at the Jersey Shore. The final holiday weekend was a bit of a disappointment for those with beach plans…a spectacular Saturday followed by a pair of so-so days. Seems somewhat fitting for a summer that started and ended on a bit of a downer. Businesses that were even close to 2008 have to be very happy with most reporting double digit losses from a year ago. While the weather is not expected to be very nice the next few days September is a great time of year for those who can take advantage of it. While beach towns will be quiet today the next few weekends feature off-season promotions like Mardi Gras and the Seafood Festival in Seaside Heights which are sure to bring people down to the shore if the weather cooperates.
You talk about a great big letdown. Expanded Rutgers Stadium is packed with a record 53,700 fans for the season opener on national TV and the Scarlet Knights flame out on the banks of the old Raritan. Defending Big East champion Cincinnati cruises to a 47-15 victory that sent fans home early and I’m sure had viewers switching off from ESPN. The good news for the Knights is the next two weeks they play Howard and Florida International.
Former Manchester Township High School and Rutgers standout Kevin Malast was cut by the Chicago Bears over the weekend. The free-agent rookie linebacker played very well during the pre-season but was a long shot to make the team.
The shore area has more than its share of veteran Field Hockey coaches…as a matter of fact there are five who have been at it more than 30 years. Heading up that group is Toms River North’s Becky Miller, who begins her 41st season this week with a promising Mariner squad. Right behind her is Shore Regional’s record-breaking Nancy Williams, whose 720 wins include ten state titles. Wall’s Nancy Gross is getting ready for her 39th season, Madeline Dutton is back at Central for her 34th year and Southern’s Kathy Snyder is set for her 32nd season with the Rams with what could be one of her best teams.
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