GATOR FOOTBALL AT A GLANCE General Information
Location...................................................................Meadville, Pa. Founded................................................................................ 1815 Enrollment............................................................................ 2,100 Nickname.............................................................................Gators Colors......................................................................Blue and Gold President....................................................... Dr. James H. Mullen Alma Mater............................................................. Holy Cross ‘80 Director of Athletics..................................................... Portia Hoeg Athletic Department Phone....................................(814) 332-3350 Athletics Website..................................www.alleghenygators.com Affiliation............................................................. NCAA Division III Conference................................. North Coast Athletic Conference Stadium....................................................... Frank B. Fuhrer Field Capacity................................................................................ 3,700
History
Inaugural Season.................................................................. 1893 All-Time Overall Record......................................500-419-4 (.544) All-Time NCAC Record.............................................139-49 (.745) NCA A Playoff Appearances/Last.......................................8/2003 NCAA Championships...................................................... 1 (1990) NCAC Championships (Last)........................................... 9 (2003)
Coaching Staff
Head Coach................................................................Mark Matlak Alma Mater...............................................................Allegheny ‘78 Allegheny Record .......................................... 61-49 (12 seasons) Career Record...................................................................... Same Football Office Phone............................................(814) 332-2826 E-Mail............................................... mark.matlak@allegheny.edu Offensive Coordinator/QB’s............Travis Gillespie (Defiance ‘00) Offensive Line/Run Game................. Ryan Jones (Allegheny ‘02) Safeties........................................... J.P. McFeeley (Allegheny ‘03) Wide Receivers........................................ Sean Hall (Ursinus ‘10) Defensive Line...................................Alex Bresner (Salisbury ‘10) Running Backs........................... Nate Robinson (MacMurray ‘10) Defensive Backs.................................Randi Moore (LIU-Post ‘03) Tackles/Tight Ends.............................. Ken Achenbach (Thiel ‘79) Inside Linebackers........................ Mike Richards (Grove City ‘04)
Athletics Support Staff
Associate Athletic Director/Facilities................................Bill Ross Associate Athletic Director/Operations.....................Mandy Prusia Head Athletic Trainer..............................................Jamie Plunkett Director of Equipment.............................................Ron Clements Director of Athletic Communications.............................Jim Berger Asst. Sports Information Director.....................Bryan Montgomery
Team Information
2012 Overall Recrod ���������������������������������������������������������������� 5-5 2012 Conference Record �������������������������������������������������������� 4-3 Conference Finish �������������������������������������������������������������� Fourth Offensive System ������������������������������������������������������������� Multiple Defensive System �������������������������������������������������������������������� 3-4
2012 Results
Sept. 1...................... @ Wooster..................................... W, 20-17 Sept. 8...................... CARNEGIE MELLON ���������������������� L, 7-37 Sept. 22.................... @ Wabash*.................................... W, 20-17 Sept. 29.................... OBERLIN*....................................... W, 15-3 Oct. 6........................ @ Chicago........................................ L, 0-10 Oct. 13...................... DEPAUW*...................................... W, 22-20 Oct. 20...................... WITTENBERG*................................ L, 6-35 Oct. 27...................... @ Kenyon*....................................... L, 7-20 Nov. 3....................... OHIO WESLEYAN* ������������������������� L, 7-34 Nov. 10..................... @ Hiram*......................................... W, 13-0 * North Coast Athletic Conference Opponent
2013 Schedule
Sept. 7...................... KENYON*.................................... 1:00 p.m. Sept. 14.................... @ Carngie Mellon........................ 1:00 p.m. Sept. 21.................... HIRAM*........................................ 1:00 p.m. Sept. 28.................... WABASH*.................................... 1:00 p.m. Oct. 5........................ @ Ohio Wesleyan*...................... 2:00 p.m. Oct. 12...................... WOOSTER*................................. 1:00 p.m. Oct. 19...................... @ Oberlin*................................... 1:00 p.m. Oct. 26...................... @ DePauw*................................. 1:00 p.m. Nov. 9....................... DENISON*................................... 1:00 p.m. Nov. 16..................... @ Wittenberg*............................. 1:00 p.m. * North Coast Athletic Conference Opponent
2014 Schedule
Sept. 6 �����������������������������������������������������������������������������������Thiel Sept. 20 �������������������������������������������������������������������������@ Hiram* Sept. 27 ��������������������������������������������������������������������� @ Wabash* Oct. 4.............................................................. OHIO WESLEYAN* Oct. 11 ����������������������������������������������������������������������� @ Wooster* Oct. 18 ������������������������������������������������������������������������� OBERLIN* Oct. 25 ������������������������������������������������������������������������� DEPAUW* Nov. 1 ������������������������������������������������������������������������� @ Kenyon* Nov. 8......................................................................... @ Denison* Nov. 15.................................................................. WITTENBERG * North Coast Athletic Conference Opponent
GATOR COACHING STAFF
A Message from Coach Matlak
Head Coach Mark Matlak
It is our desire to see each young man we coach receive the same rewards as previous Allegheny players, beginning with a quality education. Allegheny is one of the oldest and most respected liberal arts colleges in the country.
Hometown.......................................................Bridgeville, Pa. Alma Mater........................................................ Allegheny ’78 Date Announced as Allegheny Head Coach........... June 2002 Family................................................... Wife, Karen; son, Zak
Football Coaching Experience
Along with its highly regarded academic reputation, the College’s greatest strength is its people, especially its diverse student body. At Allegheny, we believe the football field is merely an extension of the classroom, and we are committed to running a quality Division III football program. We have first-class coaching and support staffs, first-rate facilities, and top-rated competition in the North Coast Athletic Conference. If challenges in the classroom and on the field excite you, then Allegheny is the place for you. Experience the Commitment, Tradition, and Excellence our program has to offer.
J.P. McFeeley
Defensive Coordinator/ Safeties/Recruiting Coordinator
Travis Gillespie Offensive Coordinator
Ryan Jones
Offensive Line/ Run Game Coordinator
Sean Hall
Wide Recievers
Allegheny College........................Head Coach, 2002–present University of New Hampshire ................................ Associate Head Coach, 1999–02 ................................. Defensive Coordinator, 1989–02 .........................Outside Linebackers Coach, 1983-89 Allegheny College .................................................Assistant Coach, 1978–83
Collegiate Playing Experience
• Four-year starter at fullback and at DH/OF • Three-time 1st team All-PAC • PAC Offensive Most Valuable Player (1976, 1977) • PAC All-Time First Team • Allegheny College Sports Hall of Fame, 1989
Career Accomplishments
• 2003 North Coast Athletic Conference Coach of the Year • 2003 North Coast Athletic Conference Champions • 2000 Gridiron Club of Boston Assistant Coach of the Year
By the Numbers at Allegheny College • 63 All-Conference Players • 27 All-NCAC First Team Performers • 3 CoSIDA Academic All-America Selections • 3 All-American Honors • 12 Single-Season Records Broken • 1 NCAA Playoff Appearance
Ken Achenbach Tight Ends/ Tackles
Nate Robinson
Running Backs
Randi Moore
Cornerbacks
Alex Bresner
Defensive Line
Mike Richards
Inside Linebackers
THE NORTH COAST ATHLETIC CONFERENCE Founded in 1983, the North Coast Athletic Conference is dedicated to fostering a complementary relationship between intercollegiate athletics and the pursuit of academic excellence. Consisting of 10 academically selective colleges and universities in Ohio, Indiana and Pennsylvania — Allegheny College, Denison University, DePauw University, Hiram College, Kenyon College, Oberlin College, Ohio Wesleyan University, Wabash College, Wittenberg University, The College of Wooster in addition to Earlham College as an affiliate member — the NCAC believes that high-level athletic programs need not be sacrificed in order to meet rigid academic standards.
2012 All-NCAC First Team
Significantly, all nine NCAC institutions have been granted chapters of Phi Beta Kappa, the preeminent honor society for colleges and universities. Only 276 of the more than 3,000 four-year institutions in the United States have been so honored.
NORTH COAST AT H L E T I C C O N F E R E N C E ERIE
90 TOLEDO
80
75
INDIANA
CLEVELAND
OBERLIN COLLEGE
FORT WAYNE
OBERLIN, OH 44074
65
OHIO WESLEYAN UNIVERSITY
69
HIRAM, OH 44234
COLLEGE OF WOOSTER KENYON COLLEGE
70 74
DEPAUW UNIVERSITY GREENCASTLE, IN 46135
DAYTON
EARLHAM COLLEGE RICHMOND, IN 47374
75
DENISON UNIVERSITY
WITTENBERG UNIVERSITY
71
PENNSYLVANIA PITTSBURGH
76 77
GRANVILLE, OH 43023
SPRINGFIELD, OH 45501
CINCINNATI
80
70
COLUMBUS
INDIANAPOLIS
YOUNGSTOWN
GAMBIER, OH 43022
CRAWFORDSVILLE, IN 47933
74
MEADVILLE, PA 16335
WOOSTER, OH 44691
71
DELAWARE, OH 43015
WABASH COLLEGE
HIRAM COLLEGE
ALLEGHENY COLLEGE 79
OHIO
65 64 EVANSVILLE
For additional Information:
NORTHCOAST.ORG
A member of the National Collegiate Athletic Association’s Division III, the NCAC features championship competition in 23 sports — 11 for men and 12 for women. The 12 women’s sports are among the most offered by any Division III conference, and the equality in number and emphasis between men’s and women’s athletics is just one of the elements that sets the North Coast apart. The goals of the conference express the best aspirations of American amateur athletics. The NCAC brings together a group of institutions which share a common allegiance to academic quality and to the conduct of athletics so as to support the educational purpose. Intercollegiate athletics can and should complement academic life, rather than compete with it, and sports should enhance the experience of students during their college years. This type of academic and athletic commitment has been led by the school presidents, who have taken an active role in the governance of the conference. The NCAC’s commitment to equity, its broad base of athletic programs, and an unwavering insistence on excellence in academics has served as a model for conferences throughout the country. The North Coast has shown not only that these ideals can coexist, but that they can flourish. The NCAC continues as a pace-setter in the 21st century.
Pos.......... Name...........................Yr �������������������������� Team QB........... Mason Espinosa..........Jr.............Ohio Wesleyan RB............ Sam Fioroni.................Sr ���������������������� Denison RB............ Tyler Holmes................Jr ���������������������� Wabash WR........... Robin Witjes.................Sr ������������������������Oberlin WR........... Braden Layer...............Sr ���������������������� Denison TE............ Stephen Zumdick.........Jr................... Wittenberg C.............. Pat Maher....................Sr ����������������������� Kenyon OL............ Aaron Coeling..............Jr................... Wittenberg OL............ Weston Kitley...............Sr ���������������������� Wabash OL............ William Brackett...........Jr ����������������������� Kenyon OL............ Matt Widemon..............Jr................... Wittenberg OLB......... AJ Akinrabe..................So ��������������������� Wabash OLB......... Kolin Sullivan...............Jr ����������������������� Kenyon ILB........... Nate Scola...................Jr ���������������������� Wabash ILB........... Bill Devlin...................Sr................... Allegheny DL............ James Huddleston.......Sr.............Ohio Wesleyan DL............ Pat Clegg.....................Sr ���������������������� Wabash DL............ Clay Eaton...................Sr ������������������������Oberlin DL............ John Daniels................Sr................... Wittenberg DB............ Jamaal Everett.............Sr................... Wittenberg DB........... Colin Hartford.............Sr................... Allegheny DB............ David Kalgren..............Sr ������������������������Oberlin DB............ Austin Hodges.............Sr ���������������������� Wabash PK............ Miles MacKenzie..........So............Ohio Wesleyan P.............. Dana Obery.................Sr ���������������������� Wooster RET......... Taylor Wagner..............Sr ����������������������DePauw
2012 NCAC FINAL STANDINGS Team NCAC Pct OVR Pct Wittenberg 6-1 .857 10-2 .833 Ohio Wesleyan 6-1 .857 9-1 .900 Kenyon 5-2 .714 6-4 .600 Wabash 5-2 .714 8-2 .800 Allegheny 4-3 .571 5-5 .500 Denison 4-3 .571 4-6 .400 Oberlin 3-4 .429 4-6 .400 DePauw 1-6 .143 2-8 .200 Wooster 1-6 .143 2-8 .200 Hiram 0-7 .000 0-10 .000
details of distinction Allegheny students are provided the freedom to select majors and minors of unusual combinations, and they combine those interests and talents to develop skills that employers seek most in today’s global economy—being creative, analytical and innovative.
major/minor combinations
required to represent two of the liberal arts divisions — natural sciences, humanities, and social sciences
four-year seminar series
off-campus experiences
2,000 internships, study abroad programs, service projects, and Allegheny’s distinctive Travel Seminar — intensive faculty-led learning tours
beginning with the first-year seminar, where the faculty instructor is your advisor for two years
state-of-the-art facilities
capstone senior project
extraordinary outcomes
an essential independent experience that encompasses research, writing, and presentation, mirroring a master’s thesis
science research complex and premier communication arts center graduate school (including law & medical school) acceptance rates are 80 – 100%, twice the national average
to learn more visit allegheny.edu/unusualcombinations
ALLEGHENY At a Glance Enrollment
Total students................................................................................................... 2,100 Men/women................................................................................................47%/53% States/countries represented............................................................................ 44/45
Typical First-Year Class Profile — 580 – 600 students
Ranked in top 25% of high school...................................................................... 75% SAT—critical reading and math (middle 50%).........................................1100 – 1300 ACT (middle 50%)............................................................................................ 23-29 High schools represented.................................................................................... 360 From outside Pennsylvania................................................................................ 42% Minority/international students............................................................................ 18%
Faculty
Full-time faculty................................................................................................... 164 Ph.D. or other terminal degree........................................................................... 95% Student-to-faculty ratio........................................................................................ 12:1 Average class size, introductory............................................................................ 21 Average class size, advanced............................................................................... 11 Classes with fewer than 30 students.................................................................. 89%
Facilities
Major buildings...................................................................................................... 42 Central campus........................................................................................... 79 acres Recreation complex................................................................................... 203 acres Bousson nature preserve.......................................................................... 283 acres
Financial Aid
Extensive merit aid available; up to $80,000 guaranteed over eight semesters. Students receiving need-based aid.................................................................... 71% Tuition and fees (2013-14)........................................................................... $39,100 Room and board (2013-14)............................................................................ $9,920
Campus Life
Student organizations on campus.............................................................. Over 100 Varsity teams......................................................................................................... 21 Participate in varsity, club, intramurals, and outdoor recreation................ Over 50% Live on campus................................................................................................100% Campus activities include concerts in the Grounds for Change coffeehouse, comedians, Late Night programming on weekends, and major annual events such as Wingfest, Casino Night, Springfest and Greek Sing.
Experience Outside the Classroom
Complete independent research Senior Project...............................................100% Undertake internships.........................................................................................75% Available internships.................................................................................. 2,000 Participate in community service............................................................... Over 60% Total hours of service per year................................................................. 50,000 Travel on EL Seminars per year.......................................................................... 100 Allegheny-sponsored study abroad per year.................................................. 70 – 80
Outcomes
Graduate from Allegheny....................................................................................80% Complete their degree in four years.............................................................92% Start a career directly.........................................................................................45% Job-seekers hired within 8 months of graduation.........................................90% Go on to graduate school directly.......................................................................45% Graduate school acceptance rate (including pre-law and pre-med)...........................................................80–100% Join long-term service opportunities directly......................................................10%
programs of study Every student completes a major and minor— there are over 900 unique combinations possible. American studies applied computing applied economics art & technology art & the environment art (studio) art history Asian studies astronomy biochemistry biological and physical studies biology black studies chemistry Chinese studies
Chinese language and literature classical studies communication arts computer science creative writing dance & movement studies economics education English environmental geology environmental science environmental studies environmental writing French/French studies
geology German/German studies global health and development history international studies journalism Latin Latin American & Caribbean studies lesbian, gay, bisexual & transgender studies managerial economics mass communication/ media studies
mathematics medieval & Renaissance studies Middle East & North African studies music music history music performance music theory neuroscience philosophy physics political science pre-dental
pre-law pre-medicine pre-nursing pre-pharmacy pre-veterinarian psychology religious studies science, health & society Spanish theatre values, ethics & social action women’s studies writing and self-designed
degrees and academic programs Undergraduate Degrees
Accelerated Doctorate Programs
Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science
Nursing (3/3, 3/4) with Case Western Reserve University; Physical Therapy (4/2) with Chatham University; Osteopathic Medicine (3/4) with the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine or Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine
Teacher Certification Cooperative pre-admission arrangement with the University of Pittsburgh Master of Arts in Teaching Program (PA) and exclusive agreements with Teachers College of Columbia University (NY) and Xavier University (OH)
Accelerated Masters Programs (3/2) Management (arts, health care policy, information systems, public policy) with Carnegie Mellon University; Occupational Therapy with Chatham University; Physician Assistant with Chatham University
Engineering Cooperative Program Engineering (3/2) with University of Pittsburgh, Columbia University, Case Western Reserve University and Washington University in St. Louis; a Master of Science in Engineering (4/2) through Columbia University
Preferred Admission Agreements Simon Graduate School at University of Rochester (business administration); Jefferson Medical College, Drexel University College of Medicine (medical school)
Where are they now? Dan Hafner ’12
Political Science / Geology minor Associate Investigator, United States Investigative Services
Travis Wilkins ’12
Economics / Computer Science minor Account Analyst, Bank of New York Mellon
Curt Anderson ’08
History / Religious Studies minor Case Western Reserve School of Law ’11 Associate Attorney, Cohen & Grigsby, P.C.
T.J. Salopek ’11
Rob Carlisle ’11
History / Religious Studies minor Master of Arts, Teaching, University of Pittsburgh ’12 North Allegheny School District, Secondary Social Studies Coaching North Allegheny 9th Grade Football
Biochemistry / Economics minor NCAA Postgraduate Scholarship Recipient Enrolled at North Eastern Ohio Medical University (NEOMED) Training for Orthopedics
Vince Werner ’06
Physics / Religious Studies minor Purdue University Aerospace Engineering ’08 Launch Engineer, Space Exploration Technologies
2013 ROSTER No Name...................... Yr......... Pos......... Ht....... Wt........................................... Hometown/High School 1 Raysean Glenn ..............Jr. ............S...............5-10....... 170...................................................New Castle, Pa. / New Castle 1 Stephen Nymick ............Jr. ............QB..............6-3........ 165..............................................Homer City, Pa. / Homer-Center 2 Isaac Gittens ................ Sr. ...........WR............5-8........ 155............................................. Burlington, N.J. / Peddie School 2 Cody Stolar .................. So. ...........S................5-8........ 175...................................................South Park, Pa. / South Park 3 Chad Brinkman ..............Jr. ............CB.............5-11....... 180............................................ Nine Mile Falls, Wash. / Lakeside 3 Luke Lecce ....................Fr. ............QB/WR.......5-9........ 155................................................................Erie, Pa. / McDowell 4 Derrick Emigh ...............Jr. ............WR............5-6........ 160................................................................ Tyrone, Pa. / Tyrone 5 Ronnie Borne ................Jr. ............CB..............5-9........ 160......................................................... Coraopolis, Pa. / Cornell 5 Andrew Niklaus .............Jr. ............WR...........5-11....... 200....................................................Pittsburgh, Pa. / Avonworth 6 Pat Jones ......................Jr. ............S...............5-11....... 180................................................. Allison Park, Pa. / Deer Lakes 6 A.J. Noegel ....................Fr. ............QB.............5-10....... 200................................................................. Milton, Ga. / Milton 7 Kyle Smith .................... So. ...........QB.............5-10....... 180......................................................Vermilion, Ohio / Firelands 7 Giovanni Taw ................ So. ...........LB.............5-11....... 205............................................. Sheffield Lake, Ohio / Brookside 8 Jon Nigro ......................Fr. ............QB..............5-9........ 175.................................................... Allison Park, Pa. / Hampton 8 Ben Ziolkowski ..............Fr. ............K................5-8........ 165.............................................. Gibsonia, Pa. / North Allegheny 9 Corey Baumgardner ..... So. ...........DB..............5-9........ 170.........................................Murrysville, Pa. / Franklin Regional 10 Chuck Miller ..................Jr. ............OLB...........5-10....... 180....................................................Bolivar, Pa. / Ligonier Valley 11 Brett Albinson ...............Fr. ............QB..............6-1........ 220..................................................... Mount Bethel, Pa. / Bangor 12 Chris Mutz .....................Fr. ............QB.............5-10....... 185..............................................................Juniper, Fla. / Juniper 13 Tyler McLaughlin ...........Fr. ............QB..............6-0........ 185.................... East Stroudsburg, Pa. / East Stroudsburg South 14 Wyatt Boyler................... Fr.............DB.............5-10....... 175................................................. South River, N.J./South River 15 Dalton Heim ..................Fr. ............K...............5-10....... 235................................................................... Dover, Pa. / Dover 15 Ben Thomas ..................Fr. ............K................5-6........ 155................................................California, Pa. / California Area 16 Dylan Ukasik .................Fr. ............CB..............5-9........ 170................................................................Erie, Pa. / McDowell 18 Colin Muldoon .............. Sr. ...........S................5-9........ 190......................................................Scarsdale, N.Y. / Scarsdale 19 Shea Daley ....................Fr. ............ILB............5-10....... 195.......................Elkland, Pa. / Williamson (Cowanesque Valley) 20 Nick Hollinger ................Jr. ............TB..............5-7........ 205....................................................Pittsburgh, Pa. / Fox Chapel 21 Tyler Smith ................... So. ...........TB..............5-8........ 175................................................ Hanover, Pa. / Delone Catholic 22 Julian Henderson ..........Jr. ............CB..............5-9........ 150............................................. Pittsburgh, Pa. / Woodland Hills 23 Ryan Mong ....................Jr. ............K...............5-10....... 155......................................................... Fairview, Pa. / McDowell 23 Mike Purcell ................. Sr. ...........FB..............5-7........ 220................................................Kulpmont, Pa. / Mount Carmel 24 Ben Capella ...................Fr. ............S................6-0........ 180................................................. Clay, N.Y. / Christian Brothers 26 Nick Deichler ................ So. ...........TB..............5-9........ 220...............................................Berlin Heights, Ohio / Firelands 27 Brad Burkley ................. Sr. ...........OLB............6-0........ 215.................................................Latrobe, Pa. / Greater Latrobe 28 Joel DeFelice ................ Sr. ...........TB.............5-10....... 220..............................................North Huntingdon, Pa. / Norwin 29 Ethan Ivey .................... So. ...........ILB.............6-0........ 210............................... Blairstown, N.J. / North Warren Regional 30 Parker Codd ..................Fr. ............S...............5-11....... 165..........................................Hollidaysburg, Pa. / Hollidaysburg 31 Casey McGrath ............. Sr. ...........WR............6-0........ 175.............................................. Pittsburgh, Pa. / Seton-La Salle 32 Clay Stoyer ....................Fr. ............S................6-0........ 175....................................................... Greenville, Pa. / Reynolds 33 Jake Szoszorek ............. Sr. ...........ILB.............5-9........ 220.................................................................. Erie, Pa. / Iroquois 34 Chris Muise ...................Jr. ............FB..............5-9........ 210........................................... Topsfield, Mass. / Pingree School 35 Andrew Viens ................Fr. ............ILB............5-10....... 195................................................Waterford, Conn. / St. Bernard 36 Anthony Opet ............... So. ...........FB.............5-10....... 230..............................................................Aurora, Ohio / Aurora 37 Anthony Zogaria ............Fr. ............ILB.............5-9........ 215............................................ Grand Island, N.Y. / Grand Island 38 Frank Clayman ...............Fr. ............RB..............5-8........ 175......................................................Ashtabula, Ohio / Lakeside 39 Dan Denlinger ...............Fr. ............DB..............6-1........ 180................................................Verona, Pa. / Obama Academy 40 Ben Perko ..................... Sr. ...........TB..............6-2........ 200.................................................................. Perry, Ohio / Perry 41 Julian Dean ...................Jr. ............OLB............6-2........ 220............................Pittsburgh, Pa. / Perry Traditional Academy
2013 ROSTER 42 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 51 53 55 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 70 71 72 73 74 75 77 78 79 80 81 82 83 84 85 86 88 90 91 92 94 95 96 97 98 99
Dan Favaro ....................Fr. ............OLB............6-0........ 190....................................................Shohola, Pa. / Delaware Valley Josh Paradise ................Jr. ............FB.............5-10....... 225......................................................Edinboro, Pa. / Northwestern Juwan Campbell ............Fr. ............RB..............5-8........ 190........................................................ Waldorf, Md. / McDonough Tom Bober .....................Jr. ............TE..............6-2........ 270............................................................Pulaski, Pa. / Wilmington Sam Flowers .................Jr. ............ILB............5-10....... 235........................................................ Allison Park, Pa. / Hampton Johnathon Opet ............ So. ...........CB..............5-8........ 170..................................................................Aurora, Ohio / Aurora Ron Davis ......................Fr. ............P/K............5-11....... 170........................................................ New Castle, Pa. / Shenango Brock Medva .................Fr. ............WR............5-9........ 170.............................................................. Cairnbrook, Pa. / Shade Leo Katz ........................Fr. ............K/P.............6-0........ 220....................................... Shaker Heights, Ohio / Shaker Heights Michael Clarke ...............Fr. ............OLB...........5-11....... 185.........................................................Mount Bethel, Pa. / Bangor Trevor Colvin ................ Sr. ...........ILB.............5-6........ 200......................................................... Erie, Pa. / Mercyhurst Prep Wyatt Gehring ...............Fr. ............S................5-9........ 190........................................................ Stanhope, N.J. / Hopatcong Aydin Alikaya .................Jr. ............ILB.............6-1........ 220................................................................. Trafford, Pa. / Norwin Will Kawalec ..................Jr. ............RE..............6-3........ 180........................................West Seneca, N.Y. / West Seneca East Jesse Battaglia ..............Jr. ............OL..............6-3........ 270....................................................New Brighton, Pa. / Rochester Hector Perez ..................Fr. ............OL..............6-1........ 290.................................Miramar, Fla. / Somerset Academy Charter John Hamblen .............. So. ...........OL..............6-1........ 230................................................... Wadsworth, Ohio / Wadsworth Joe Oliva........................ Jr.............OL.............5-11....... 245........................................................ New Castle, Pa./New Castle Ty Pryor ....................... Sr. ...........OL.............5-11....... 280............................................. Slippery Rock, Pa. / Slippery Rock Zach Metkler .................Fr. ............OL..............5-9........ 255....................................................... Springdale, Pa. / Springdale Zach Harvey ................. So. ...........OL..............6-2........ 255...................................................Wexford, Pa. / North Allegheny Zack Palmer ..................Jr. ............OL..............6-1........ 275............................................... Waterford, Pa. / Mercyhurst Prep Chris Patrick ................. So. ...........DE..............6-0........ 215......................................................... Fairfax, Va. / WT Woodson Sumner Beal ................. Sr. ...........OL.............5-10....... 275........................................................ Hingham, Mass. / Hingham Mike Meiran ................. So. ...........OL.............5-11....... 300...................................................Reading, Pa. / Exeter Township Tyler Kowalski .............. So. ...........OL..............6-0........ 220.............................................................Macedon, N.Y. / Penfield Joe DeSanti ...................Fr. ............DL.............5-10....... 220......................................................... Erie, Pa. / Mercyhurst Prep Steven Wilde .................Fr. ............DE..............6-2........ 230.............................................. North Tonawanda, N.Y. / Starpoint Tyler Seibert ................. So. ...........OL..............5-8........ 280.................................................Fayetteville, Pa. / Chambersburg Keith Shawley ................Fr. ............DT.............5-11....... 250....................................................... Tyrone, Pa. / Bellwood Antis Quinntin Tarbox ............ So. ...........DT..............6-3........ 255............................................Allegany, N.Y. / Allegany-Limestone Joey Grecek ...................Jr. ............OL..............6-2........ 240..................................................Pittsburgh, Pa. / Keystone Oaks Mark Hamilton ...............Fr. ............WR............6-1........ 175........................................................... Newbury, Ohio / Newbury Merrick Madden ............Fr. ............WR............6-1........ 180............................................... Scarborough, Me. / Scarborough Nick Matic .....................Fr. ............TE/K...........6-4........ 230.............................. Chardon, Ohio / Notre Dame Cathedral Latin John McFarland .............Fr. ............TE..............6-1........ 225............................................................ Whittier, Calif. / La Serna Lucas Morton ............... So. ...........WR............6-2........ 175.............................................................. Erie, Pa. / Harbor Creek Tim Witenske ................Fr. ............WR/P.........6-2........ 175..................................................Pittsburgh, Pa. / Upper St. Clair Alex Moon .....................Fr. ............WR............6-0........ 170.......................................................... Seattle, Wash. / Roosevelt Chris Bourne ................ So. ...........WR............6-3........ 210................................................... East Aurora, N.Y. / East Aurora Will Aeschbacher ...........Fr. ............DE..............6-1........ 225...........................................................Kalamazoo, Mich. / Norrix Tyler Clark .....................Jr. ............DT.............5-10....... 260............................................... McMurray, Pa. / Peters Township Torre Carr ......................Fr. ............DT.............5-10....... 245........................................North Strabane, Pa. / Canon McMillan T.J. Henry ......................Fr. ............DE..............6-1........ 210........................................................Baltimore, Md. / Catonsville Ryan Sherry ..................Jr. ............DT..............6-3........ 260..................................................... Bethel Park, Pa. / Bethel Park Zarian Prenatt ................Fr. ............DE.............5-11....... 200....................................................Zelienople, Pa. / Seneca Valley Pat Jameson ................ Sr. ...........RE..............6-0........ 225................................ Ligonier, Pa. / Greensburg Central Catholic Jake Seely .....................Fr. ............DT.............5-11....... 210........................................................................ Corry, Pa. / Corry Ryan Cardman ...............Fr. ............DL..............6-1........ 230............................................................... Fairview, Pa. / Fairview
TRAINING SCHEDULE IN-SEASON
Sunday • Day off • Coaches in the office
Monday • 4:45-5:45 - Game tape • 5:45-6:45 - Non-padded practice • 6:45 - Coach’s talk Tuesday • 12:30-1:00 - Position meetings • 4:45-6:45 - Full padded practice Wednesday • 12:30-1:00 - Position meetings • 4:45-6:45 - Full padded practice Thursday • 4:45-6:30 - Practice in helmet and shoulder pads
OFFSEASON
November - January • Acclimation phase • Lift four days a week • Get back into the swing of lifting • 6-8 reps; Heavier weight than in season February - March • Power phase • Eight-week cycle • Lift four days a week (Mon., Tues., Thurs., Fri.) • High weight, low reps April - May • Spring Ball • Power and agility phase • Four-week cycle • Lift three days a week • High weight/low reps • Agilities during spring ball June-July • Strength and conditioning phase • 12-week cycle • Four days a week • Work around your summer schedule • Lift on your own, and fill out your lifting packet
Friday • 4:45-6:00 - Walk through • If away, depart for game site Saturday • GAME DAY
Allegheny boasts one of the proudest traditions in Division III, and has been ranked inside the top 10 of the national rankings in nine different seasons since 1990. The Gators’ success on the gridiron has resulted in robust media coverage throughout the region. Every game now includes live video, live statistics, and home and away radio. In 2013, Allegheny’s football game against Wabash marked the fifth consecutive year that the Gators have enjoyed at least one televised home game, as the contest was aired on a variety of channels throughout the Pittsburgh and Erie markets.
Allegheny Athletics on the Web
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Live video coverage for all Allegheny home contests is available through the College’s video streaming service, www.gatorstv.com
FACILITIES
Frank B. Fuhrer Field is home to Allegheny football and the crown jewel of Robertson Athletic Complex. The field is named in honor of Frank B. Fuhrer ’48, a long-time College supporter and member of Allegheny’s inaugural Hall of Fame class. Renovated in 2006, the facility includes a FieldTurf playing surface, a FairPlay scoreboard that utilizes the latest in LED lamp technology, stadium lighting, and an eight-lane, 400-meter double-bend Olympic track with a national award-winning surface. Locker rooms are located inside the stadium, and a fully equipped athletic training facility is stationed on site. The stadium, which includes seating for 3,700 spectators, has played host to numerous NCAA playoff games. Robertson Athletic Complex is a vast athletic facility named in memory of College benefactor and 1905 varsity football letterwinner Andrew Wells Robertson, who was also a member of Allegheny’s Board of Trustees from 1926 until 1961. The facility covers over 200 picturesque acres on a plateau one mile north of campus.
The David V. Wise Sport & Fitness Center was completed in 1997. The main part of the facility is the sports forum located on the upper level. Its 27,000 feet of open floor space is used by the football team and other intercollegiate programs for year-round indoor training, while a three-lane, 200-meter indoor running track is suspended above the playing surface. A 2,500 square foot weight room is located just off the sports forum. The training facility includes free weights, resistance lifting, stationary bicycles, and a plethora of the latest fitness machines. In addition, the Wise Center swimming natatorium is located on the same level to support additional cross-training and rehab opportunities, while the close proximity to the program’s sports medicine facility ensures timely and adequate coverage during all indoor training activities.
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