Not much more to report about the Fairfield County 7 on 7 Grip It and Rip It Passing Tournament, which is just a few weeks away. The field is up to 18 teams (not including two representing New Canaan). The most recent additions are Brookfield, Trinity Catholic, Iona Prep, Lowell (Mass.) and Immaculate.

You can find more info about the tournament in this earlier post, including a roster of teams that have committed.

If you have any questions or would like to get your team involved, check out BigSkillsClinnic.com or e-mail Joe Bouffard at coachbouf@yahoo.com or John Marinelli at john.l.marinelli@gmail.com. The tournament is presented by BlueStreak Sports Training and the FCIAC Football Blog.

Yes, I know I previously announced that the FCIAC Football Blog is for sale, but who knows if or when that goal will come? In the meantime, I’m strapped for cash. I’m not going to kid you about that. But I’m too proud to beg for money, and in the meantime, I have a vehicle that is designed to generate some revenue.

The problem is, I can’t do it on my own. I work a full-time job, and I’m committed to a 50-hour workweek. But if you’re interested – or know anyone who is interested – in selling ads on commission, I’m all ears. Here’s the information. Read the full story

Spring football has begun at Bridgeport Central (according to the buzz on Facebook). But for the second straight year, the CIAC is allowing schools to skip the tradition and start fall practice five days earlier in August.

Here’s a list of who is participating and who is not. Read the full story

A bunch of Fairfield County athletes are heading up to Massachusetts on Saturday to take part in an invite-only combine-style showcase – the same one that Stamford grad Khairi Fortt and King grad Silas Redd were discovered by the U.S. Army All-American Bowl committee. Read the full story

Yes, that “For Sale” sign in the FCIAC Football Blog banner is real. I am looking to sell the FCIAC Football Blog. My wife and I are having a baby boy in September, and being a father to William Raymond Parry is my number-one priority. It’s the most-important thing in my life. Read the full story

Welcome to the new and improved FCIAC Football Blog. I told you earlier this month that I was going to make this a social network. I put up the infrastructure, now I just need you to come back.

Buddypress and bbPress have been activated, as has a new template that supports the changes. If you’ve ever registered with the FCIAC Football Blog, then your login works here. Read the full story

Garrett Brown came to Fairfield Prep with hopes of starring on its ice hockey team. Now, twincities.com reports that Brown, a four-year starter at defensive tackle at Minnesota, has signed with the Kansas City Chiefs.

The Chiefs did not take a defensive lineman in the 2010 NFL Draft, and have just four players listed as defensive tackles on its roster. Two of those are first-year players. Read the full story