UAlbany football signs Troy's Casale during early period
Joe Casale, one of the stars of Troy High's back-to-back state champions, was among the eight early signees the University at Albany football team announced on Wednesday.
Offensive linemen Niko Culnan of Colonie High, via Hudson Valley Community College, and Mohab Omer of Shaker are the other Section II products who signed to play for Great Danes head coach Greg Gattuso.
"I love getting some of the local guys," Gattuso said. "This year there's a few guys that are local that are great players and we think really can come in and help us."
It just might not be next season for Casale, who played quarterback and safety for Troy.