The Rock Pile Sports Network
Welcome to the Rock Pile Sports Network! Where the game comes alive. From behind-the-scenes stories to expert analysis, our podcasts, shows, and live coverage put you at the heart of the action. Whether it’s on the field, in the locker room, or breaking down the biggest plays, we’re your go-to source for everything sports. Get ready to cheer, learn, and stay connected—because at Rock Pile, it’s more than sports, it’s a community. Meet the Creator – Rocky Corigliano “Coach Little C” A lifelong football coach and youth mentor in the Mohawk Valley, Coach Little C brings his passion for sports to every episode. A Fordham University graduate and former football player with a degree in Communication, Rocky knows the game on and off the field. Through the Rock Pile Sports Network, he shares his love for local sports, highlights inspiring stories, and gives fans an inside look at the games and athletes that matter. Don’t miss out—follow the Rock Pile Sports Network to stay connected with the latest shows, interviews, and sports coverage! Want to be a guest on The Rock Pile? Send Rocky Corigliano a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/therockpilerome
Episodes
In this episode of College Football Rewind, Rocky Corigliano breaks down the upcoming semifinal matchups in college football, focusing on Miami vs. Ole Miss and Indiana vs. Oregon. He discusses the strengths and weaknesses of each team, key players to watch, and the strategies that could lead to victory. With insights into the playoff dynamics and predictions for the national championship, this episode is a must-listen for college ...
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In this episode of the Mohawk Valley Sports Watch, host Rocky Corigliano interviews standout local basketball players Ella Trinkaus and Haylee Bostwick. Ella shares her journey to surpassing 2,000 career points, reflecting on her growth and the support from her team and family. Haylee discusses her achievement of 1,000 points and the dynamics of her team at Rome Free Academy. Both athletes emphasize the importance of teamwo...
Coach Little C is back and the stakes couldn’t be higher! In this special New Year’s edition of The Rock Pile, Coach breaks down every College Football Playoff showdown — from Miami vs. Ohio State on New Year’s Eve to a jam-packed New Year’s Day slate featuring Oregon vs. Texas Tech in the Orange Bowl, Alabama vs. Indiana in the Rose Bowl, and an SEC rematch in the Sugar Bowl between Ole Miss and Georgia.
Who’s built t...
This week on The Rock Pile Podcast, we’re joined by Lehigh Head Football Coach Kevin Cahill for an in-depth conversation following another historic season for Mountain Hawk football.
Coach Cahill and I recap the 2025 season, highlighted by back-to-back Patriot League Championships and a strong FCS Playoff run. We discuss several of the impact players who helped define this season and made key contributions when it matt...
A bruising week for Michigan meets a hard look at the playoff bracket, as we weigh coaching candidates, culture resets, and which matchups really matter. Indiana’s rise, Ohio State’s red zone problem, and Georgia’s dominance set the stakes for a volatile first round.
• Sherrone Moore fallout and who knew what when
• Why Michigan needs a culture reset over a brand-name hire
• Indiana’s physical surge a...
A coaching carousel this wild doesn’t just reshuffle jobs—it rewrites the map. We open with James Franklin landing at Virginia Tech and why that fit screams culture, patience, and regional recruiting leverage, then ask the uncomfortable Penn State questions: expectations, NIL alignment, and how timing without a plan can backfire. From there, the conversation sharpens around Pat Fitzgerald to Michigan State—a stylistic...
We look back on an 8-win season, a home ECAC berth, and a narrow loss that sharpened our edge for next year. We share what we learned, who set records, and how the culture turned joy and grit into momentum for 2026.
• Rowan bowl game swings and missed chances
• Defensive second-half fixes and secondary standouts
• Record-setting offense and O-line protection
• Tyler’s return plans and fifth-year d...
We scan a packed weekend slate, then sit down with Notre Dame coach John Snyder on carrying a target into a new season and Colgate’s Kurt Fitzpatrick on rebuilding through culture, tough schedules, and leadership when injuries hit. Local stories, big lessons, clear takeaways.
• Section III football results and standout performances
• Why Notre Dame books elite non-conference tests
• How to handle pres...
A gritty road win in a storm sets up a home ECAC bowl against Rowan, as we break down adjustments, celebrate seniors, and lay out the plan for another statement game. We revisit special teams swings, O-line excellence, and the identity that carried us through November.
• bus delays, lightning, heavy rain, still throw with confidence
• offensive line allows zero sacks against a top defense
• second-hal...
We celebrate a packed weekend across the Mohawk Valley, from Utica’s postseason hopes and Section 3 football titles to a frank conversation with Utica men’s hockey coach Gary Heenan and a culture masterclass from RFA field hockey coach McKenzie Welter. The throughline is identity under pressure and how strong programs turn talent into standards.
• Utica football’s bubble watch and key local results
• Sect...
We break down a dominant win over Hartwick, then map the path to a playoff berth through Brockport with clear keys: turnovers, field position, and discipline. We share program stories that show why this team believes it can travel, execute, and be a tough out in November.
• Hartwick recap and defensive takeaways
• Three interceptions and a scoop-and-score
• Fast offensive starts and efficient passing<...
Two Section III mainstays punch their tickets to the Carrier Dome as Syracuse football faces hard truths about depth, development, and adaptation. We celebrate local wins, dig into program-building, and hear how coaches turn practice into confidence under pressure.
• Section III brackets, results, and Dome schedules across classes
• RFA field hockey’s unbeaten push toward a state title
• Syracuse quar...
We dig into a statement win over St. John Fisher, celebrate a defense that stifles the run and kills third downs, and explain how our offense controls games with protection, tempo, and the Raven package. We preview Hartwick, honor veterans and seniors, and lay out the path to more football.
• defense limiting Fisher’s run and total yards
• strip-sack turning point and front rotation
• third-down disgu...
We break down a fast, physical win over Alfred, the balance that unlocked our red-zone efficiency, and how we plan to bottle up Fisher’s dual-threat attack. Community day, Challengers, and PPMD remind us why our stadium feels big-time every Saturday.
• fast start after the bye and early takeaway
• 500-plus yards with red-zone perfection
• Raven package adds quarterback run leverage
• Tyler’s fourt...
We break down a gritty win over SUNY Morrisville, how the Raven package jump-starts the run game, and why our defense and special teams closed the door late. After a needed bye, we scout Alfred, preview a tough Empire Eight stretch, and make national picks.
• physical Morrisville matchup and late-game stands
• Raven package role in red-zone and short yardage
• balancing RPO pass game with downhill run...
We break down a narrow loss to Cortland, why the game felt different than past years, and how we’ll fix red-zone execution and run-game balance before hosting Morrisville. Leadership, development, and NPI realities shape our path as we push for momentum heading into the bye.
• key moments from the Cortland game and the trick play
• why turnovers and missed red-zone points changed the result
• special ...
A charged homecoming turns into a statement win as special teams swing the game early, the defense swarms to the ball, and the offense cashes in before we turn fully to a ranked road test at Cortland. We share what’s in the “sauce”: execution, middle-eight mastery, and playing loose together.
• homecoming energy, hall of fame honors, and community tailgate
• special teams sparks with two blocked punts, a ...
Coach Blaise Faggiano reflects on Utica's tough 21-17 loss to Hobart and how they're using it as motivation heading into their Empire 8 conference opener against Alfred State. The Pioneers are focused on bouncing back for homecoming weekend after a strong non-conference performance that has prepared them well for the challenges ahead.
• Despite outgaining Hobart 387-242 in total yards, "hidden ...
We break down Utica University Football's impressive 41-14 victory over RPI in the emotional Believe Bowl, highlighting both the pregame tributes and dominant on-field performance that has the Pioneers off to a 2-0 start.
• Quarterback Tyler Szalkowski continues his exceptional play, completing 27 of 29 passes for 385 yards and 6 touchdowns against RPI
• The defense held RPI to just 14 points, with s...
Coach Faggiano reflects on Utica University's impressive road victory against Washington & Jefferson in their season opener, highlighting quarterback Tyler Szalkowaski's record-breaking 528-yard passing performance and the team's exceptional character both on and off the field.
• Traveling well as a team with many first-time collegiate players showing maturity and discipline
• Holding W...
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