We are encouraging anyone who feels they qualify to file an application by Dec. 31 so that we can make a decision on their request.

Timmy's been injured also, but he's a scrapper that never quits. We were just hoping he could qualify for the state and for him to reach the championship match just shows what he's made off.

We discovered the breach on Dec. 28. It was due to an error in a line of software code that our local office in Rhode Island that manages the state's portal [NEI] had written. So we immediately closed that breach, fixed that error and initiated a deeper investigation, including a follow-up security scan of the entire site.

Every back in the NFL feels he can be an every-down back,

If an application is declined, it is usually because the application was done incorrectly or the guidelines and standards were not read.

The window is still open, but closes Saturday.