2017 UAlbany Football Media Guide by Dave Vatz

TABLE OF CONTENTS 2017 Schedule/Quick Facts............................................ 3 Media Information......................................................... 4 Numerical Roster........................................................... 5 Position Chart, Returners/Starters, Newcomers............ 6 Bob Ford Field at Tom & Mary Casey Stadium............... 7 Director of Athletics Mark Benson................................. 8 Head Coach Greg Gattuso......................................... 9-10 Assistant Coaches.................................................... 11-15 Player Bios (by last name)....................................... 16-34 2016 STATISTICS Combined Statistics...................................................... 35 Team Statistics......................................................... 36-37 Individual Statistics................................................. 38-41 Team Comparison/CAA Standings................................ 42 Individual/Team Game Highs....................................... 43 Game Box Scores..................................................... 44-54 RECORD BOOK Passing......................................................................... 55 Rushing................................................................... 56-57 Receiving...................................................................... 58 All-Purpose Yards......................................................... 59 Team Offense............................................................... 60 Scoring......................................................................... 61 Punting & Kicking......................................................... 62 Defensive..................................................................... 63 Year-by-Year Records............................................... 64-67 Team............................................................................. 68 Single Game................................................................. 69 Longest Plays........................................................... 70-71 Year-by-Year Results................................................ 72-76 UAlbany vs. Opponents................................................ 76 All-Conference Awards................................................. 77 ABOUT University at Albany..................................................... 78 UAlbany Athletics......................................................... 79

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2017 SCHEDULE DATE OPPONENT SEPTEMBER 2 at Old Dominion 9 at Morgan State 16 MONMOUTH 23 VILLANOVA* 30 at Elon* OCTOBER 7 at Richmond* 21 MAINE* 28 RHODE ISLAND* NOVEMBER 4 at Stony Brook* 11 at Delaware* 18 NEW HAMPSHIRE* *CAA Game

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6 p.m. 1 p.m. 7 p.m. 7 p.m. 2 p.m.

0-1 0-0 11-4 0-3 1-0

3 p.m. 3:30 p.m. 1 p.m.

0-4 5-5 3-1

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Location.................................................................................................... Albany, N.Y. Enrollment....................................................................................................... 12,929 Nickname................................................................................................Great Danes Website....................................................................................... UAlbanySports.com Twitter............................................................................................. @UAlbanySports Facebook............................................................ www.facebook.com/ualbanysports Stadium.......................................................................... Tom & Mary Casey Stadium Stadium Capacity............................................................................................... 8,500 Field Name/Surface...................................................... Bob Ford Field/synthetic turf President................................................................................. Dr. Havidán Rodríguez Athletic Director.................................................................................... Mark Benson Head Coach........................................................................................... Greg Gattuso Football Contact/Assistant AD for Media Relations.................................Pete Iorizzo Football Contact Office Phone............................................................ (518) 442-3359 Football Contact Office Email.................................................... piorizzo@albany.edu Assistant Director of Media Relations/Football Media Guide Author.........Dave Vatz Primary UAlbany Photographer....................................................................Bill Ziskin Offensive Starters Returning/Lost......................................................................... 6/5 Defensive Starters Returning/Lost........................................................................ 8/3

2016 RESULTS (7-4, 4-4 CAA) DATE OPPONENT SEPTEMBER 2 at Buffalo 10 at Rhode Island* 17 HOLY CROSS 24 ST. FRANCIS (PA.) OCTOBER 8 RICHMOND* 15 at Maine* 22 at Villanova* 29 ELON* NOVEMBER 5 DELAWARE* 12 at New Hampshire* 19 STONY BROOK* *CAA Game

COACHING INFORMATION

RESULT ATTENDANCE W 22-16 W 35-7 W 45-28 W 20-9

18,657 4,511 8,040 6,309

L 30-36(3OT) 9,208 L 16-20 10,443 L 13-24 5,109 W 27-3 3,916 L 17-33 W 36-25 W 13-6

4,412 7,012 3,836

Head Coach............................................................ Greg Gattuso (Penn State ‘83) Record at UAlbany.............................................................. 17-17 (fourth season) Career Record..................................................................... 114-49 (16th season) Assistant Coaches Associate Head Coach/Def. Coordinator/Linebackers......................... Bernard Clark Assistant Head Coach/Off. Coordinator/Running Backs......................... Joe Bernard Assistant Offensive Coordinator/Quarterbacks..................................... Gabe Luvara Special Teams Coordinator/Tight Ends.................................................. Nate Byham Offensive Line....................................................................................... Jim Sweeney Defensive Line............................................................................... Delbert Cowsette Assistant Head Coach/Safeties......................................................... Keith Dudzinski Defensive Backs......................................................................................... Jay Foster Cornerbacks.......................................................................................... Nick Sanchez Wide Receivers..........................................................................................Bill Hurley Outside Linebackers/Recruiting Coordinator.......................................Dave Plungas Offensive Assistant.................................................................................. Will Fiacchi Defensive Assistant.................................................................................. Bill Nesselt Head Trainer..............................................................................................Jay Geiger Strength & Conditioning Coach.......................................................Matthew Barber

PROGRAM HISTORY First Season of Football...........................................1970 (club) First Season of Varsity Football............................1973 (Div. III) First Season at Division II...................................................1995 First Season at Division I FCS.............................................1999 All-Time Varsity...........................273-187 (.593 - 44th season) NEC Record........................................78-24 (.765 - 14 seasons) CAA Record..........................................9-24 (.273 - 5th season) NEC Championships................. 6 (2002-03, 2007-08, 2011-12) FCS Playoff Appearances..............................................1 (2011) All-Time Home Record......................................... 136-79 (.633) All-Time Road Record........................................ 131-106 (.553)

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MEDIA INFORMATION UALBANY MEDIA RELATIONS The University at Albany media relations office is located on the third floor of the Physical Education building, across from SEFCU Arena. Our mailing address is University at Albany, PE 307, 1400 Washington Avenue, Albany, NY, 12212. FOOTBALL MEDIA CONTACT Pete Iorizzo Assistant Athletic Director for Media Relations Email: piorizzo@albany.edu Phone: 518-442-3359 Cell: 518-396-8598

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made through the media relations office. Student-athletes generally are available each day the end of practice; please send your interview requests to the mediarelations office before noon to check on the student-athletes’ availabilities. Head coach Greg Gattuso is available before and after practice most days. After games, the head coach and select student-athletes will be available following a 10-minute “cooling off” period. Media members may not enter the locker rooms or training areas at any time. Requests for visiting teams’ student-athletes and coaches should be made through the visiting Sports Information Director.

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NUMERICAL ROSTER No. Name 1

Ty Tobias

Pos. Ht. Wt. Yr. CB

5-9 158 So.

Hometown (Previous School)

No. Name

Oxon Hill, Md. (Potomac)

54 Nick Dillon

Pos. Ht. Wt. Yr. DL

6-0 276 Jr.

Hometown (Previous School) Linclonshire, Ill. (Eastern Michigan)

2 Tyler Carswell

CB 5-11 170 So. Pittsburgh, Pa. (Montour)

55 Brady Wisniewski

6-2 205 RFr. Endwell, N.Y. (Maine-Endwell)

56 Ryan Lape

6-2 271 RFr. Miami, Fla. (Gulliver Prep)

Justin Walker

6-0 227 Jr.

Bayonne, N.J. (Lackawanna College)

4 Jordan Crockett

WR 5-7 160 RJr. Fort Washington, Md. (Bishop McNamara)

57 Brian Pitts

DL 6-3 225 RSo. McLean, Va. (Langley)

5 Jerod Diggs

WR 5-11 188 Sr.

58 Dylan Burns

6 Julian Cox

LB 6-2 217 RJr. New Castle, Pa. (New Castle)

59 DaSharnte Thompson

LB 5-11 228 RJr. Olney, Md. (Good Counsel)

7 Will Brunson

QB 6-2 197 RSo. Myrtle Beach, S.C. (Carolina Forest)

Washington, D.C. (Lackawanna College)

5-8 173 RFr. Massapequa, N.Y. (Plainedge)

60 Corey Christian

OL 6-3 265 RFr. Scranton, Pa. (Scranton Prep)

8 Mason Gray

S 5-11 193 Jr. Washington, D.C. (St. John’s College Prep)

61 Sean Kennedy

OL 6-4 275 RSo. Staten Island, N.Y. (St. Peter’s)

9 Malachi Hoskins

DL 6-2 243 Sr. Queens, N.Y. (Loomis Chaffee)

62 Paul Casanzio

LS 5-10 213 Jr. Rochester, N.Y. (Irondequoit)

10 Neven Sussman

QB/P 6-3 218 Jr. Sandy Spring, Md. (Sherwood)

63 Sam Davis

OL 6-2 286 RSo. Johnstown, N.Y. (Johnstown)

64 Dominick Ferrara

6-0 279 RFr. Cedar Grove, N.J. (Cedar Grove)

11 Marquis Thornes

WR 6-3 197 Fr.

Baltimore, Md. (McDonogh)

12 Eli Mencer

LB 6-2 220 RSo. Altoona, Pa. (Altoona)

65 Jack Dudzinski

6-3 281 RJr. Fulton, Md. (Reservoir)

13 Tim Voorhis

WR 5-7 170 RSo. Queensbury, N.Y. (Morrisville State)

66 Hunter Verdi

6-5 330 Fr.

14 Murad Hussain

TE 6-2 221 RFr. Baltimore, Md. (Franklin)

68 Kassy Desir

OL 6-2 286 RFr. Pembroke Pines, Fla. (Flanagan)

15 Damon Burton

69 Vincent Pastore

LB 5-11 218 Fr.

Huntington Station, N.Y. (Walt Whitman)

16 Jake Thompson

QB 6-2 215 RFr. Johnson City, N.Y. (Johnson City)

70 Eric Carter

Jersey City, N.J. (Monroe College)

18 Ryan O’Malley

QB 6-0 177 RFr. Central Valley, N.Y. (Monroe-Woodbury)

71 Tim Wade

OL 6-3 281 RSr. Middletown, N.Y. (Middletown)

19 Ta’Von Granison

WR 5-10 188 Fr.

72 Griffin Clancy

OL 6-5 300 RSo. Saratoga Springs, N.Y. (Saratoga Springs)

20 Kendall Rodgers Jr.

RB 5-10 198 RJr. Lakewood, Calif. (Golden West College)

73 Micah Royster

OL 6-2 276 RFr. Largo, Md. (St. John’s)

21 Karl Mofor

RB 5-8 219 Fr.

74 Tristan Sokach-Minnick LS

22 Kareem Brown

CB 5-9 171 RJr. Daphne, Ala. (Coffeyville CC)

23 Josh Wynn

Rochester, N.Y. (Aquinas Institute)

Rochester, N.Y. (Greece Athena) Greenbelt, Md. (Eleanor Roosevelt)

6-0 205 Fr.

West Pittston, Pa. (Wyoming Area)

75 Luke Ritter

OL 6-6 303 RJr. Milford, Pa. (Delaware Valley)

76 Ryan McCormac

6-0 287 RFr. New Hartford, N.Y. (New Hartford)

RB 5-8 194 Jr. Newark, N.J. (Don Bosco)

78 Will Haag

6-3 260 Fr.

25 Jamal Robinson

CB 5-9 175 Sr. Mitchellville, Md. (DeMatha)

80 Lukas Repetti

TE 6-4 269 RJr. White Plains, N.Y. (White Plains)

26 Craig Ransome

RB 5-11 205 Fr.

81 Brian Dolce

DL 6-6 260 RJr. Melville, N.Y. (St. Anthony’s)

82 Isaih Clarke

WR 6-1 203 RSo. Alexandria, Va. (TC Williams)

6-3 199 Jr. Albany, N.Y. (Christian Brothers Academy)

6-3 278 Jr.

24 Elijah Ibitokun-Hanks

27 Hayden Specht

5-9 183 Fr.

Plantsville, Conn. (Cheshire Academy)

Penn Grove, N.J. (Blair Academy)

5-7 169 RFr. Cincinnati, Ohio (St. Xavier)

Syracuse, N.Y. (West Genesee)

28 Tre (Harry) Davis

RB 5-9 189 So.

Woodbine, Md. (West Virginia State)

83 Donovan McDonald

WR 5-11 170 So.

West Orange, N.J. (Nebraska)

29 Daniel Banks

Macondonia, Ohio (Nordonia)

84 Jerah Reeves

WR 6-3 187 So.

Williamsport, Pa. (Williamsport)

30 Rocco Marucci

CB 6-0 173 So.

Pembroke Pines, Fla. (Flanagan)

85 Brad Harris

WR 6-3 206 RSr. Orlando, Fla. (University)

31 Isaiah Watson

Egg Harbor City, N.J. (Cedar Creek)

86 LJ Wesneski

32 Marcel Ngachie

LB 5-10 242 Sr. Silver Springs, Md. (Our Lady of Good Counsel) 87 Eugene Reyes

WR 6-4 190 RSo. Albany, N.Y. (Colonie)

33 John Stycznski

WR 6-1 194 RFr. South Glens Falls, N.Y. (South Glens Falls)

88 Austin Ellis

WR 5-9 176 RSo. Ravena, N.Y. (Christian Brothers Academy)

34 Solomon Simay

WR 5-8 173 Fr.

Lorton, Va. (SCHS)

89 Amil Rodriquez

WR 6-1 200 Fr.

35 Devin Henry

Melville, N.Y. (St. Anthony’s)

90 DaeSean Timmons

DL 5-11 273 RSr. Baltimore, Md. (DeMatha Catholic)

36 Jaylen McIntyre

RB 5-9 223 So.

Schenectady, N.Y. (CBA)

91 Anthony Lang

6-2 228 Fr.

Jamaica, N.Y. (Christ the King)

Brooklyn, N.Y. (Grand Street Campus)

92 Mazon Walker

5-9 251 Fr.

Huber Heights, Ohio (Anthony Wayne)

93 Antoine White

6-2 280 RJr. Millville, N.J. (Penn State University)

Atco, N.J. (Peddie)

94 Nick Griffin

DL 6-4 264 Jr. Loudonville, N.Y. (Milford Academy)

Staten Island, N.Y. (St. Peter’s)

95 Foussenie Traore

DL 6-1 272 RJr. Washington, D.C. (Friendship Collegiate Acad.)

5-9 161 Fr. 6-2 221 Fr.

6-1 176 Fr.

37 Tocorey Oughterson

5-11 180 So.

38 Nnamdi Nwaigwe

6-1 198 RSr. Valley Stream, N.Y. (Wagner)

39 Zac Barnard

DE 6-2 246 Fr. 6-0 200 Fr.

TE 6-2 211 RFr. Plymouth, Pa. (Wyoming Valley West)

Albany, N.Y. (Green Tech)

41 AJ Mistler

42 Ethan Stark

PK 6-3 216 RJr. Erie, Pa. (McDowell)

96 Zach Verdi

43 Tadriek Johnson

WR 5-11 178 Jr.

Buffalo, N.Y. (Amherst Central)

97 Ibn Foster

DL 6-3 322 RFr. Montvale, N.J. (St. Joseph Regional)

44 Danny Damico

Manlius, N.Y. (CBA)

98 Dean Grogg

DL 6-1 245 RSo. Watchung, N.J. (Morristown Beard)

45 Levi Metheny

LB 6-0 225 RFr. Bethel Park, Pa. (Bethel Park)

99 Roberto Roena

DL 6-3 247 RFr. Middleburg Heights, Ohio (St. Edward)

6-0 235 Fr.

6-1 265 Fr.

Plantsville, Conn. (Cheshire Academy)

46 Kaija Collette

47 Ryan Gilroy

TE 6-3 237 Sr. New York, N.Y. (New Mexico Military Institute)

5-7 193 R-Fr. Germantown, Md. (Clarksburg)

Riley Dellinger

6-1 160 Fr.

48 Prince Klutsey

LB 5-11 200 Jr.

Sirvatis Dennis II

6-0 188 RSo. Clay, N.Y. (Onondaga CC)

49 Anthony Manzo-Lewis FB/TE 6-0 257 Sr. Montvale, N.J. (St. Joseph Regional)

Josh Garvin

RB 5-9 185 Fr.

50 Damian Young

LB 6-0 219 RSr. Groton, N.Y. (Groton)

Aaaquil Sheppard

51 Nate Hatalsky

LB 6-0 229 RSr. Mechanicville, N.Y. (Mechanicville)

52 Isaiah Powell

DE 6-0 219 RJr. Oradell, N.J. (Bergen Catholic)

53 Ryan Solt

6-2 290 Fr.

Queens, N.Y. (Lincoln)

6-1 223 Sr.

Chesapeake, Va. (Deep Creek)

Bronx, N.Y. (Iona Prep)

Hardin, Pa. (James M. Coughlin)

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No. Name............................. Pos. 1

Ty Tobias ........................... CB

Tyler Carswell.................... CB

Justin Walker .....................LB

Jordan Crockett ................WR

Jerod Diggs ......................WR

Julian Cox ...........................LB

Will Brunson .....................QB

Mason Gray .........................S

Malachi Hoskins ................ DL

10 Neven Sussman ................QB 11 Marquis Thornes .............WR 12 Eli Mencer ..........................LB 13 Tim Voorhis ......................WR 14 Murad Hussain ..................TE 15 Damon Burton .....................S 16 Jake Thompson .................QB 18 Ryan O’Malley...................QB 19 Ta’Von Granison ...............WR 20 Kendall Rodgers Jr. ............ RB 21 Karl Mofor ......................... RB

54 Nick Dillon......................... DL

STARTERS RETURNING OFFENSE: 6 ...................................................QB – Will Brunson/Nevin Sussman ................................................................ RB – Elijah Ibitokun-Hanks ......................................................... TE/FB – Anthony Manzo-Lewis ....................................................................... WR – Jordan Crockett ............................................................................... WR – Austin Ellis ..................................................................................OL – Tim Wade DEFENSE: 8 ........................................................................ DL – Malachi Hoskins .................................................................... DL – DaeShan Timmons ................................................................................DL – Brian Dolce .................................................................................DL – Nick Dillon .................................................................................. LB – Julian Cox .........................................................................CB – Jamal Robinson ................................................................................... S – Josh Wynn ................................................................................. S – Mason Gray SPECIAL TEAMS: 5 ..................................................................................K – Ethan Stark .............................................................................LS – Paul Casanzio .........................................................................KOR – Kareen Brown ..................................................................KOR – Kendall Rodgers Jr. ......................................................................... PR – Cameron Wynn

22 Kareem Brown .................. CB

25 Jamal Robinson ................. CB 26 Craig Ransome................... RB 27 Hayden Specht .....................S 28 Tre (Harry) Davis ............... RB 29 Daniel Banks...................... CB 30 Rocco Marucci .................. CB 31 Isaiah Watson ....................LB 32 Marcel Ngachie ..................LB

35 Devin Henry ...................... CB

OFFENSE: 5 .................................................................................. TE – Nic Ketter ............................................................................. OL – Kevin Malloy ............................................................................ OL – Michael Senn ...................................................................... OL – Adam Wierbinski .................................................................... OL – Matthew Campion DEFENSE: 3 ....................................................................... LB – Michael Nicastro ............................................................................ LB – Neil Morrison ........................................................................... CB – Rayshan Clark

SPECIAL TEAMS: 1 ...................................................................................P – Jon Martin

41 AJ Mistler..............................S 42 Ethan Stark ....................... PK 43 Tadriek Johnson ...............WR 44 Danny Damico ...................LB 45 Levi Metheny .....................LB 46 Kaija Collette ........................S 47 Ryan Gilroy ........................TE 48 Prince Klutsey ....................LB 49 Anthony Manzo-Lewis ...... FB/TE 50 Damian Young ....................LB 51 Nate Hatalsky .....................LB 52 Isaiah Powell ..................... DE 53 Ryan Solt ........................... OL

59 DaSharnte Thompson ��LB 60 Corey Christian ................. OL 61 Sean Kennedy ................... OL 62 Paul Casanzio ..................... LS 63 Sam Davis ......................... OL 64 Dominick Ferrara .............. OL 65 Jack Dudzinski ................... OL 66 Hunter Verdi...................... OL 68 Kassy Desir ........................ OL 69 Vincent Pastore..................LB 70 Eric Carter ......................... OL 71 Tim Wade ......................... OL 72 Griffin Clancy .................... OL 73 Micah Royster ................... OL 74 Tristan Sokach-Minnick �� LS 75 Luke Ritter ......................... OL

80 Lukas Repetti .....................TE 81 Brian Dolce ....................... DL 82 Isaih Clarke ......................WR 83 Donovan McDonald .........WR 84 Jerah Reeves ....................WR 85 Brad Harris .......................WR 86 LJ Wesneski ........................TE 87 Eugene Reyes ...................WR 88 Austin Ellis .......................WR 90 DaeSean Timmons ............ DL 91 Anthony Lang..................... DL 92 Mazon Walker ................... DL

NEWCOMERS (NLI)

37 Tocorey Oughterson ��S 39 Zac Barnard ....................... DE

58 Dylan Burns....................... PK

89 Amil Rodriquez ................WR

36 Jaylen McIntyre ................ RB 38 Nnamdi Nwaigwe ................S

57 Brian Pitts ......................... DL

78 Will Haag .......................... OL

33 John Stycznski...................WR 34 Solomon Simay.................WR

56 Ryan Lape ......................... OL

76 Ryan McCormac................ OL

STARTERS LOST

23 Josh Wynn ...........................S 24 Elijah Ibitokun-Hanks �� RB

55 Brady Wisniewski ...............LB

93 Antoine White .................. DL

OFFENSE: 6 .................................................................................RB – Karl Mofor .............................................................................. WR – Jerod Diggs ..................................................................... WR – Marquis Thornes ................................................................................. OL – Eric Carter ................................................................................... OL – Ryan Solt ............................................................................. OL – Hunter Verdi

94 Nick Griffin ........................ DL

DEFENSE: 10 ............................................................................ DL – Anthony Lang ................................................................................. DL – Zach Verdi ........................................................................... DL – Mazon Walker ...........................................................................DL – Antoine White ......................................................................DE/LB – Isaiah Watson ............................................................................... LB – Zac Barnard ...........................................................................LB – Damon Burton ........................................................................... LB – Danny Damico ............................................................................. LB – Justin Walker ............................................................................. DB – Daniel Banks

-- Riley Dellinger...................... P

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95 Foussenie Traore ............... DL 96 Zach Verdi ......................... DL 97 Ibn Foster .......................... DL 98 Dean Grogg ....................... DL 99 Roberto Roena .................. DL -- Sirvatis Dennis II................ CB -- Josh Garvin........................ RB -- Aaaquil Sheppard...............LB

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BOB FORD FIELD AT TOM & MARY CASEY STADIUM UALBANY ATHLETICS RECEIVES $10 MILLION GIFT On Oct. 9, 2015, UAlbany received a $10 million gift to support the football stadium and other facilities, expand scholarships for student-athletes, and address additional priorities in athletics. The gift was made by The Bernard and Millie Children’s Foundation, which was established by the son of Bernard and Millie Duker, William Duker ’75, of Westerlo and New York City, his wife Sharon (Casey) Duker, and their son William “West” Duker. The stadium is now named Tom & Mary Casey Stadium, in honor of Sharon (Casey) Duker’s parents. The stadium’s opening in 2013 marked a signature moment for UAlbany, as the football program entered the Colonial Athletic Association (CAA) — one of the nation’s top Football Championship Subdivision (FCS) conferences. The stadium’s field was named in honor of Bob Ford, who served as head coach of UAlbany’s football team for 44 years. The football facility will now be known as Bob Ford Field at Casey Stadium. The gift will impact all 450 of UAlbany’s student athletes, coaches, staff, alumni and fans throughout the Capital Region. Part of the gift will be endowed for Casey Stadium with the purpose of providing upgrades and maintenance. An academic endowment for student athlete scholarships will also be established. The remainder will be utilized for athletic department initiatives and priorities including the development of an athletics facility plan and renovations to SEFCU arena.

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DIRECTOR OF ATHLETICS MARK BENSON The University at Albany named Mark Benson as director of athletics on August 20, 2014. Benson became the University’s second AD since the program entered Division I sports in 1999. As director, Benson provides leadership for UAlbany’s NCAA Division I, 18-sport intercollegiate athletics program and its scholar student-athletes.

In his third season, UAlbany earned an America East record nine conference titles for the program’s fifth Commissioner’s Cup. UAlbany also reached its 100th conference title in Division I on May 14th, 2017. Each men’s lacrosse and men’s soccer earned home victories in the NCAA Tournament, plus women’s basketball earned a conference record sixth consecutive America East Tournament title. Football enjoyed its best season as a CAA member with a 7-4 tally and 4-4 conference record, including a victory over FBS opponent Buffalo. In addition, in the naming of Tom & Mary Casey Stadium, Benson helped garner a $10 million gift to support the football stadium and other facilities, expand scholarships for student-athletes, and address additional priorities in athletics. The gift was made by The Bernard and Millie Children’s Foundation on Oct. 9, 2015.

In his first year, the UAlbany men’s and women’s athletics teams were Prior to UAlbany, Benson was the senior associate athletic director at Old recognized in the final Capital Dominion University. He also served as the assistant vice president for Athletic One Cup standings, which Development for eight years, and was an adjunct professor in the Sports honors the nation’s best Management Program. During his time at Old Dominion, Benson was responsible Division I athletic programs. for budget preparation and administration, as well as providing sport supervision The Great Dane women’s for men’s and women’s sailing. During Benson’s tenure at Old Dominion, programs finished 49th, while the Athletic Endowment grew more than $16 million and the Old Dominion the men placed 50th out of 106 Athletic Foundation annual fund grew from $400,000 to $4.1 million. Benson ranked schools and 347 total NCAA Division I athletic programs. was responsible for soliciting seven $1 million plus gifts to athletics, as well as numerous significant commitments from donors. UAlbany competed in a school-record six NCAA Tournaments, while winning nine conference championships, and was one of three universities in the country Prior to his time at Old Dominion, Benson worked at Coca-Cola Enterprises, to have its men’s basketball, women’s basketball, men’s lacrosse, women’s Inc. as an Educational Channel manager. In his role with Coca-Cola, he managed lacrosse, field hockey, and women’ golf teams make NCAA Division I Tournament the Educational Channel for the Commonwealth Division, which covers sales appearances -- the others were Duke and North Carolina. With field hockey’s run centers from eastern Delaware to eastern North Carolina. Benson developed to the Final Four and men’s lacrosse’s quarterfinal appearance, the Great Danes financial and marketing proposals as well as negotiated beverage contracts with boasted two top-10 national finishes under Benson’s surveillance. colleges and universities within his division. The success didn’t stop in year two as the Great Danes captured the America Benson and his wife Hunter are the parents of three daughters, Vandy Grace, East Commissioner’s Cup for the fourth straight year and fifth time in school Lydon and Hannum. He is a graduate of North Carolina State University. history. UAlbany won eighth conference championships in 2015-16 and made five NCAA Tournament appearances.

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HEAD COACH GREG GATTUSO Greg Gattuso enters his fourth season at the helm of the UAlbany football program in 2017. UAlbany had its best season as a CAA member in 2016, finishing 7-4 with a 4-4 conference tally and was ranked for five weeks, including as high as #16. UAlbany earned its first-ever victory over an FBS opponent with a 22-16 road win over Buffalo plus earned wins over NCAA Tournament participants New Hampshire and Saint Francis. The Great Danes earned a program record six All-CAA players, including three on the First Team with Elijah Ibitokun-Hanks, an All-American with 1,401 rushing yards for fourth in all of FCS, Anthony Manzo-Lewis and Michael Nicastro. With a 7-5 overall record and 3-5 mark in the CAA, Gattuso led the Great Danes to a six-win turnaround in his inaugural season in 2014. Going undefeated in non-conference play while opening the season with four straight victories, the Great Danes received votes in the national polls for 10 consecutive weeks. UAlbany appeared in The Sports Network Top-25 for four weeks, ranking as high as No. 23. Enforcing discipline and care of the football, UAlbany led the nation in turnover margin (1.25) as well as fumble recoveries (20), while quarterback Will Fiacchi became UAlbany’s all-time leading passer with 7,150 career yards and broke the program’s single-season passing record with 2,636 yards. Marking the University’s second season as an associate member of the CAA, Gattuso led the Danes to the program’s first three CAA wins, overcoming Rhode Island, Maine, and Stony Brook. Under Gattuso’s direction, UAlbany had a group of seven players who were honored by the CAA. Running back Omar Osbourne was named to the second team, while tight end Brian Parker, offensive lineman Kevin Malloy, place kicker Patrick Toole, and linebacker Michael Nicastro were all named to the CAA’s third team. In addition, wide receiver Jake Meek was the recipient of the Chuck Boone Leadership Award. In 2015, the Danes earned CAA victories over Rhode Island and perennial power Delaware, and had three earn all-conference accolades. As a redshirt freshman, Julian Cox was named the Defensive Rookie of the Year and was named to the third team along with Kevin Malloy and Samuel Gray. Greg Gattuso, a former head coach at Duquesne University and assistant head coach at both Pittsburgh and Maryland, was named the University at Albany’s head football coach in December of 2013. Gattuso became the second football coach in the program’s 41-varsity season history, taking the reins from program architect Bob Ford. Throughout both his playing and coaching career, Gattuso boasts a long history of exceptional

THE GATTUSO FILE PERSONAL Date of Birth �� May 18, 1962 Hometown ��Pittsburgh, Pa. Alma Mater �� Penn State ‘83 Pronunciation ��ga-TWO-so Wife �� Colleen Children �� Jacqueline (29) ��Kaitlin (24)

COACHING EXPERIENCE University at Albany 2014-present...........................Head Coach University of Maryland 2012-13..Defensive Line/Asst. Head Coach 2011 �� Defensive Line University of Pittsburgh 2008-10 �Defensive Line/Asst. Head Coach 2006-07 �� Defensive Line 2005-06........ Tight Ends/Recruiting Coord. Duquesne University 1993-2004 ��Head Coach 1992 ��Assistant Coach 1987 ��Assistant Coach Seton La Salle (Pa.) High School 1989-1991 ��Head Coach 1985 ��Junior Varsity Coach Center Township (Pa.) High School 1986 �� Defensive Coordinator Penn State University 1984 �� Graduate Assistant

PLAYING EXPERIENCE Penn State University 1980-83 ��Defensive Lineman 1982 �� National Champion

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success. As a defensive lineman at Penn State, Gattuso helped lead the Nittany Lions to a national title in 1982. In his first collegiate head-coaching role, Gattuso piloted Duquesne to a 97-32 record during his 12-season tenure, and while making three bowl appearances at Pittsburgh, he turned the defensive line into one of the best in the nation as an assistant head coach and hauled in a top-10 recruiting class. Gattuso came to UAlbany after spending three seasons as a member Randy Edsall’s University of Maryland coaching staff. There, he led the defensive line that ranked among the top in the ACC and was promoted to the position of assistant head coach in February 2012. During his tenure with the Terrapins, Gattuso developed current New England Patriot Joe Vellano into an NFL-ready defensive lineman, as Vellano earned All-America and All-ACC honors. In addition, Gattuso tutored All-ACC defensive lineman A.J. Francis, who signed with the Miami Dolphins at the conclusion of his collegiate career. Prior to Maryland, Gattuso spent six seasons at Pittsburgh (2005-10) where he turned the Panthers’ defensive line into one of the team’s major strengths. The line was one of the top sack producers in the nation, as Brandon Lindsey (10.0) and Jabaal Sheard (9.0) both ranked in the top 20 nationally in sacks during the 2010 regular season and Pittsburgh led the nation in that category in 2009 (3.6 per game). Gattuso developed three Big East Defensive Player of the Year winners, as Sheard received the honor in 2010, and defensive linemen Greg Romeus and Mick Williams shared the award in 2009. Gattuso initially joined the Pitt staff as tight ends coach and recruiting coordinator in 2005. In his first season, he helped the Panthers sign a recruiting class rated 10th in the nation by Scout.com, 16th by ESPN.com and 21st by Rivals.com. He began coaching the defensive line in 2006 and was promoted to assistant head coach in 2008. Scout.com named Gattuso the Big East Recruiter of the Year in 2007. During his tenure, The Panthers logged a 26-12 overall record, a 15-6 mark in the Big East, and appeared in three bowl games. Before Pitt, Gattuso had a successful 12-year stint (1993-2004) as head coach at Duquesne University where he built the Dukes into one of the most elite I-AA football programs in the nation. The winningest coach in school history, the Dukes went 97-32 (.752) under his direction, won eight Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference (MAAC) titles, made five bowl appearances, and captured the 2003 Mid-Major Division I-AA national championship. The Western Pennsylvania native was twice named the national Mid-Major I-AA Coach of the Year and was a seven-time MAAC Coach of the Year. The Dukes dominated the conference during his tenure, going 66-7 (.904) in league play, including a 33-game winning streak. Gattuso was an assistant coach at Duquesne in 1992 before taking over the head coaching post the following year. From 1989-1991, he served as head coach at his high school alma mater, Seton-LaSalle. Taking over a team that went 6-34 during the four seasons prior to his arrival, Gattuso led the Rebels to a 28-10-1 mark (.731), including three WPIAL playoff berths, a WPIAL championship and Parkway Conference title. During his playing career, Gattuso was named the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette’s Class AA Player of the Year his senior season at Seton-LaSalle and was a two-time All-East defensive lineman at Penn State. He was a member of the Lions’ 1982 national title team and graduated in 1983 with a bachelor’s degree in administration and criminal justice. Gattuso and his wife Colleen have two daughters, Jacqueline and Kaitlin.

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JOE BERNARD

Associate Head Coach/Defensive Coordinator • 4th season

Assistant Head Coach/Offensive Coordinator • 4th season Joe Bernard enters his fourth season at UAlbany in 2017. After serving as the offensive coordinator and running backs coach in 2014, Bernard has also added assistant head coach to his title for the 2015 season.

Bernard Clark, a former NFL linebacker for the Cincinnati Bengals and the Seattle Seahawks, enters his fourth season at UAlbany in 2017. After serving as assistant head coach and linebackers coach in 2014, Clark was elevated to the position of associate head coach, defensive coordinator, and linebackers coach for 2015.

top-four in all of FCS.

In 2016, Clark’s defense ranked first in the CAA with a +1.45 turnover margin and 32 total forced turnovers, leading to just 18.8 points allowed per game for second in the league. Three UAlbany defense players earned All-CAA honors, including Michael Nicastro on the First Team with 126 total tackles and three recovered fumbles, each

In his first season at UAlbany, Clark’s defense led the nation in turnover margin (1.25) as well as fumble recoveries (20), while linebacker Michael Nicastro earned third-team All-CAA honors. As a player, Clark won two National Championships with the Miami Hurricanes and was named the 1987 Orange Bowl MVP. Earning a Bachelor of Business Administration, Clark went on to play three seasons in the NFL and two in the AFL before entering the coaching world. Clark began his collegiate coaching career at James Madison University, where he trained the defensive ends for two seasons (1998-99). He then moved to Liberty University, serving as linebackers coach and oversaw special teams from 2000-03.

In 2016, Bernard coached All-American running back Elijah Ibitokun-Hanks to 1,401 rushing yards, first in the CAA and fourth in all of FCS. The Great Danes ranked fourth in the CAA with 24.9 points per game, including wins over New Hampshire, Buffalo and St. Francis to compile a 7-4 record. In his first year at UAlbany, Bernard oversaw running back Omar Osbourne who earned second-team All-CAA honors and finished his career ranked third all-time in the program archives with 3,229 career rushing yards. Bernard came to UAlbany with 11 years of experience as a defensive coordinator at the FCS level, as well as high school and college head coaching experience. Bernard began his coaching career at Nazareth Area High School in Pennsylvania where was on staff from 1985-1996, helping lead the squad to four league and two district championships. As the head coach (1990-95), he compiled a 37-28-1 record. From there, Bernard joined Fairfield University’s coaching staff from 1996 to 2002. Serving as the defensive coordinator and special teams coordinator, the Stags captured the 1998 MAAC Championship. Bernard was elevated to the position of head coach for the 2001 and 2002 seasons.

Clark had two stints at Florida International University (FIU), initially serving as defensive coordinator and linebackers coach during the 2004 and 2005 seasons. He then spent a year in the Big East Conference at the University of South Florida, coaching the Bulls’ defensive line in 2006, as they made an appearance in the PapaJohns.com Bowl Game. Clark returned to FIU for the 2007 and 2008 seasons.

In 2003, Bernard joined Gattuso’s staff at Duquesne as the defensive and special teams coordinator. During his seven-year tenure, the Dukes won a Mid-Major National Championship, had the top ranked defense in the FCS, and won five straight MAAC titles (2003-07). Bernard met up with Gattuso again as a member of the University of Pittsburgh staff from 2009-11. As the strength assistant, Bernard helped the Panthers to an 18-8 record, two bowl victories, and a 2010 Big East title.

In 2009, Clark served as Hampton University’s defensive coordinator before leaving to become Pitt’s linebackers coach in 2010. The Panthers’ defense finished in the top-10 of the FBS that season. Clark spent the 2011 season as the linebackers coach at Colorado State before returning to Hampton for the 2012 and 2013 seasons.

Bernard came to UAlbany after three seasons in the high school ranks. The head coach at Stroudsburg High School, Bernard led his team to a 19-5 record across the 2011 and 2012 seasons, as well as back-to-back conference championships. In 2013, he was the offensive coordinator for Carolina Forest High School in Myrtle Beach, S.C.

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GABE LUVARA

NATE BYHAM

Assistant Offensive Coordinator/Quarterbacks • 4th season

Special Teams Coordinator/Tight Ends • 4th season Nate Byham enters his fourth season at UAlbany in 2017 after competing for three seasons as an NFL tight end. He currently is the team’s special teams coordinator and tight ends coach.

Gabe Luvara enters his fourth season with the University at Albany in 2017. As the assistant offensive coordinator in 2016, he assisted the Great Danes earning 24.9 points per contest in 2016 to rank fourth in the CAA, including 36 points in the comeback victory at New Hampshire, en route to a 7-4 overall record. Instrumental in developing the Great Danes’ passing game in 2014, Luvara worked with tight end Brian Parker who earned thirdteam All-CAA honors, as well as signed an undrafted free agent deal with the San Diego Chargers. Luvara came to UAlbany after four seasons as the offensive coordinator for the Frostburg State University football program. Under his direction, the Bobcats made huge strides on the offensive side of the ball, improving over 130 yards per game from his first season to his second, averaging 376 yards per game and 32 minutes of possession per game. In addition, the 2011 Bobcats threw for 2,234 yards, the fourth most yards in a season in school history, tossed 15 touchdowns, fifth best in school history, and ran for 1,528 yards, the most since 2002. Prior to Frostburg State, Luvara spent three seasons as offensive coordinator and offensive line coach at Ithaca College. While with the Bombers, Luvara helped the team to two NCAA Playoff appearances and a 24-8 overall record. His offenses ranked in the top 30 in the nation in total offense (26th in 2007 and 25th in 2008), scoring offense (20th in 2008), pass efficiency (29th in 2008), turnover margin (24th in 2009) and fewest turnovers (8th in 2007).

Before being named tight ends coach in 2015, Byham served as a volunteer assistant for UAlbany in 2014. He mentored senior tight end Brian Parker who earned third-team AllCAA honors, as well as signed an undrafted free agent deal with the San Diego Chargers. Byham, a sixth round pick (182nd overall) in the 2010 NFL Draft by the San Francisco 49ers, battled in 29 NFL games, playing 14 games, including three starts, with the 49ers before signing with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers for the 2012 and 2013 seasons. While Greg Gattuso was on the coaching staff at the University of Pittsburgh, Byham was a three-year starter for the Panthers (2006-09), seeing action in 48 games with 36 starts. Byham served as a team captain during his senior season, also earning All-Big East honors after starting 12 games and catching 10 passes for 108 yards. As a junior, he recorded 20 catches for 260 yards in 12 starts and was named first- team All-Big East. Byham attended Franklin High School (Franklin, Pa.), where he helped lead his team to three district playoff berths as a three-year starter, seeing action at both tight end and linebacker. He was considered the nation’s top prep tight end by Scout.com and was named first-team All-State, All-Region, All-District and All- Conference after recording 45 catches for 883 yards and a school-record nine touchdowns as a senior. Was also an all-star performer in basketball, helping Franklin win the state AAA championship in 2006.

In 2008, Luvara’s offensive line was selected by the Empire 8 as the conference’s player of the week, marking it the first time in the league’s history that a weekly award was given to a unit and not a individual player. A total of 18 offensive players Byham and his wife, Erica, married in July 2012. His son, Grayson, was born in 2016. were named to the Empire 8 all-conference teams under Coach Luvara’s leadership. Prior to spending 2005-2007 at Juniata College, Luvara was the offensive coordinator and offensive line coach at Duquesne. Alongside Head Coach Greg Gattuso, he helped the Dukes to the 2004 MAAC Title and a 2003 IAA Mid-Major National Championship. From 2002-03, Luvara served as a graduate assistant for the University of Louisville, handling scouting reports, running scout teams and assisting the offensive staff. The Cardinals posted 16 wins and a pair of GMAC Bowl appearances during his tenure. Luvara, a 2001 graduate of Indiana (Pa.), was a four-year member and All-PSAC center for the team and helped IUP to three NCAA Playoff appearances from 19992001. He earned his M.S. in Exercise Science in 2008 from the California University of Pennsylvania.

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DELBERT COWSETTE

Offensive Line • 4th season

Defensive Line • 4th season Delbert Cowsette enters his fourth season with the University at Albany in 2017 as the defensive line coach. A standout at Maryland who went on to play in the NFL, Cowsette brings a wealth of experience to the Great Danes.

Jim Sweeney, a 16-season veteran of the NFL, enters his fourth season as UAlbany’s offensive line coach in 2017. In 2016, Sweeney’s offensive line blocked for All-American Elijah Ibitokun-Hanks with UAlbany gaining 167.2 yards per game on the ground, helping the Great Danes to a 7-4 record, including the running game earning 295 yards in a 36-25 comeback victory at New Hampshire. Kevin Malloy, the left tackle, earned his third-consecutive place on the All-CAA team. Under Sweeney’s direction, left tackle Kevin Malloy earned consecutive third-team AllCAA honors in 2014 and 2015. In addition, the offensive line protected quarterback Will Fiacchi in 2014, allowing him to break the program’s single-season passing record (2,636 yards) and career passing record (7,150 yards). Sweeney was a four-year standout on the offensive line at Pitt (1980-84) where he earned a B.S. in sociology and administrative justice. A second round pick in the 1984 draft, Sweeney was named to the All-NFL Rookie Team after his first season with the New York Jets. Playing 11 seasons with the Jets with 158 consecutive starts, Sweeney was named to the All-Time Four Decades Team and is still referenced as one of the most consistent centers in franchise history. Sweeney also played one season with the Seattle Seahawks and closed his career with four seasons with the Pittsburgh Steelers.

In 2016, his line helped UAlbany earn 24 sacks and have the #2 scoring defense in the CAA at 18.8 points allowed a game. Malachi Hoskins earned Second Team All-CAA honors with seven sacks, 11 tackles for loss and 82 total tackles. In his first season, the UAlbany defense led the nation in turnover margin (1.25) as well as fumble recoveries (20) under Cowsette’s

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Cowsette came to UAlbany after two stints at Hampton University where he served as the defensive line coach, defensive coordinator, and recruiting coordinator. In 2010, Cowsette tutored two All-Americans on the defensive end: Kenrick Ellis and Brandon Peguese, who helped the Pirate defense finish in the top three nationally in total defense. The Pirate defense also finished No. 1 in red zone stops. As the assistant defensive line coach, Cowsette helped the Virginia Destroyers win the 2011 UFL Championship. Under his direction, the Destroyers finished first in every defensive statistical category.

From 2000 to 2002, Sweeney was a member of Gattuso’s staff at Duquesne where he coached the offensive line that helped produce two 1,000-yard running backs in a pass-oriented offense. Sweeney then went on to coach eight seasons at the high school level in Pennsylvania.

Cowsette then returned to Hampton for the 2012 and 2013 seasons where he served as the pro liaison for NFL scouts, as well as developed an all-conference defensive end.

In the summer of 2010, Sweeney served at the offensive line stand-in coach for Russ Grimm and the Arizona Cardinals before participating in the NFLP/NCAA Coaching Internship Program at Frostburg State University in 2011. Sweeney came to UAlbany after spending 2013 as an offensive line consultant for the Pittsburgh Power of the Arena Football League.

Cowsette was a four-year player for the University of Maryland, where he was team captain his senior year while earning All-ACC honors. After receiving a bachelor’s degree in geography (with a double minor in sociology and graphic design), Cowsette was drafted by the Washington Redskins and played for the New York Giants, Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Chicago Bears from 2000-06. Cowsette began his coaching career in 2007 as an assistant strength and conditioning coach for the Terrapins, before moving on to become an assistant defensive line coach in 2008-09. A native of Cleveland, Ohio, Cowsette is married to Alena Cowsette. They have three children: Laila, Delbert II, and Joseph Cowsette. He is a co-founder of the Premiere Intermediate Football League (wwwgopifl.com), and he owns the non-profit youth organization In Between The Lines (www.ibtlsports.com).

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DAVE PLUNGAS

Assistant Head Coach/Safeties • 2nd season

Recruiting Coordinator/Outside Linebackers • 3rd season

Keith Dudzinski enters his second season on UAlbany’s staff in 2017, currently serving as the assistant head coach.

Dave Plungas enters his third season on UAlbany’s coaching staff in 2017, being promoted to recruiting coordinator and outside linebackers coach.

With over two decades of coaching experience, Dudzinski came to UAlbany after five seasons at Maryland. There, he worked with the inside linebackers and was the defensive coordinator in 2015. Prior to Maryland, Dudzinski had two stints at UMass Amherst, including seven years as the defensive coordinator. The Minutemen finished among the top-20 in total defense three times (third in 2005; 20th in 2006; 13th in 2007) and the Minutemen were also first nationally in scoring defense in 2005 and fifth in 2006. Dudzinski spent two seasons (2002-03) as linebackers coach at Northeastern, including defensive coordinator his final year. During the 2002 season, the Huskies allowed opponents only 299.3 total yards and 16.0 points per game. During the 2002 campaign, Dudzinski helped lead Northeastern to a record of 10-3, a share of the Atlantic 10 Conference title and the school’s first-ever trip to the NCAA Division I-AA (now FCS) Playoffs.

A 2013 graduate from UAlbany, Plungas was a member of the Danes’ squad from 2008 to 2012. Plungas, a linebacker from Concord Township, Ohio, totaled 246 tackles in 43 games in his career. Plungas helped UAlbany win three Northeast Conference Championships (2008, 2011, 2012) and to the program’s first NCAA FCS Playoffs in 2011. Prior to his return to UAlbany, Plungas spent the 2013 and 2014 seasons at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. There, he coached the linebackers and helped the Engineers to a 5-5 record in 2013 and 6-5 mark and an appearance in the ECAC North Atlantic Bowl Game in 2014.

During his first stint as an assistant coach at UMass, Dudzinski served in a variety of roles on the defensive side of the ball. He coached the secondary in 2001, the linebackers in 1999 and 2000, and the defensive line in 1998. He also oversaw the special teams his final three seasons. Dudzinski first joined the UMass staff after spending four years at Brown as the defensive line coach for the Bears. Dudzinski helped the Brown defense hold opponents to just 194 total points during the 1997 season (19.4 points per game) -- the fewest number of points allowed by the school in 10 years. Prior to coming to Brown, Dudzinski was a defensive assistant at New Haven for three years (1991-93), working with the outside linebackers. He has also worked as an assistant coach at Kolbe Cathedral High School in Bridgeport, Conn., and St. Joseph’s High School in Trumbull, Conn. Dudzinski is a 1991 graduate of the University of New Haven, where he was an AllNew England linebacker and team captain as a senior. He and his wife, Kathy, have one son, Jack who plays football for UAlbany, and two daughters, Mary Kathryn and Elizabeth.

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NICK SANCHEZ

BILL HURLEY

Cornerbacks • 3rd season

Wide Receivers • 1st season Bill Hurley has served as a college football coach nearly every year since since 2004, recently serving at Robert Morris and also at Duquesne, focusing on the secondary. He helped coach both programs to a combined five conference titles and had 27 all-conference players. He played in the NFL from 1980-1985 for the Pittsburgh Steelers, the New Orleans Saints and the Buffalo Bills and was a former All-American at Syracuse.

Nick Sanchez enters his third season as UAlbany’s cornerbacks coach in 2017. In 2016, his cornerbacks helped UAlbany led the CAA in total turnovers forced with 32, including 17 interceptions. Second Team AllCAA cornerback Rayshan Clark finished with five interceptions and two fumble recoveries, earning defensive touchdowns in three games, including the game-winner vs. Stony Brook. Sanchez comes to UAlbany after three seasons at Ave Maria University where he served as Associate Head Coach and Defensive Coordinator. Under his direction, the Gyrenes ranked seventh in the country in third down defense, holding the opposition to a 28.9 percent conversion rate in 2014. In addition, four members of the defense were selected to the All-Sun Conference Team. In 2013, Sanchez helped lead Ave Maria to an 8-2 overall record and an Independent Conference Championship, and was selected to coordinate the defense for the NAIA team in the NAIA vs. D2 Senior Bowl.

Gattuso on Hurley: “Bill is a close friend who coached for me at Duquesne in the past. He brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to our staff. He also has strong ties to Central and western NY from growing up in The Buffalo area and his days as a star QB at Syracuse.”

WILL FIACCHI Offensive Assistant • 1st season

Prior to Ave Maria, Sanchez was a Graduate Assistant at Syracuse University. Sanchez assisted Coach Scott Shafer with the defensive backs during the 2011 season and assisted with coaching the linebackers during the Spring of 2012.

Will Fiacchi, a three-year team captain and former academic All-American, returns to his alma mater after being a quarterbacks coach and video coordinator at St. John Fisher College in Rochester. He helped a quarterback and running back earn all-conference honors at St. John Fisher and formerly was a student assistant with UAlbany in 2015.

A 2008 graduate of Stanford University, Sanchez signed with the Oakland Raiders as an undrafted free agent and then played with the Central Valley Coyotes and the Chicago Rush of the Arena Football League. At the conclusion of his professional football career, Sanchez began his coaching career as the defensive backs mentor at Pace University in 2010. A four-year letter winner and three-year starter at Stanford, Sanchez closed his Cardinal career with 153 tackles, including eight for a loss of yards, seven interceptions, 19 passes defended three forced fumbles and three fumble recoveries.

Gattuso on Fiacchi: “I am very pleased to add a former Great Dane star to our staff. Will had an outstanding career as a player here and knows our system and what we are trying to build.”

Sanchez earned a Bachelor of Arts in Communications from Stanford and is working towards his Master of Science degree in Instructional Design, Development and Evaluation from Syracuse University.

BILL NESSELT Defensive Assistant • 1st season Bill Nesselt comes to UAlbany from Holy Cross after stops at Maryland, Ferrum College and UMass. The former UMass defensive lineman has worked with linebackers as a coach and was a former interim defensive coordinator at Ferrum. He has also worked with video coordination and strength and conditioning programs. Gattuso on Nesselt: “Bill is a student of the game that brings an incredible work ethic to our defensive staff. I’ve been very impressed with him since he has joined our staff.”

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5-9 • 161 • Fr. • CB • Macedonia, Ohio (Nordonia)

6-2 • 197 • RSo. • QB • Myrtle Beach, S.C. (Carolina Forest)

High School: Letterwinner in football and track at Nordonia High... Named Associated Press Second Team Division I All-District Team in 2015... Earned team’s Most Improved Player award in high school... Earned first place finishes in numerous track events, including 100m, 200m, 400m, 4x200 relay, 4x400 relay in outdoor and 200m and 4x200m relay in indoor.

2016: Stepped into starting role at quarterback at New Hampshire, leading UAlbany to pair of victories in last two games... Played in four games with 285 passing yards and a touchdown... Had 146 yards and a touchdown in comeback win over UNH (11/12)... 137 passing yards in home win over Stony Brook (11/19).

Personal: Undecided on a major... Son of Daniel and Sonja Banks... Has a brother, Jonathan, and two sisters, Faith and Jay.

2015: Redshirt season.

39 ZAC BARNARD 6-2 • 246 • Fr. • DE • Atco, N.J. (Peddie) High School: Lettered in football, basketball and track at the Peddie School... Earned All-New Jersey, All-South Jersey and All-MidAtlantic Prep League team honors... Rushed for over 1,100 yards as a senior team captain, finishing high school career with 25 rushing touchdowns and 200 tackles... Formerly played at Hammonton, leading them to 2015 district title and 2016 state title appearance... Threetime team captain...

HIGH SCHOOL: Three-year captain for the Panthers’ football team … Earned four varsity letters and played a starting role for three seasons … Totaled 7,134 passing yards in those three seasons, completing 511-of-850 passes with 69 touchdowns … In his senior season, he recorded 1,846 passing yards (132-235) and 16 touchdowns, while also carrying the ball 105 times for 314 yards and six rushing touchdowns … Named to the Class 4A All-State Team in 2012 and 2013 and to the Region 6 4A All-Region Team three times … Two-year team MVP … Also played three seasons of varsity basketball and helped Carolina Forest win the 2012 regional championship. PERSONAL: Son of Brian and Tanya Brunson … Has one brother, TJay … Intends to major in business administration.

58 DYLAN BURNS 5-8 • 173 • RFr. • PK • Massapequa, N.Y. (Massapequa) 2016: Redshirt season.

Personal: Intending to major in nursing... Son of Ty Barnard and Shanna Hart... Has a sister, Kaya.

22 KAREEM BROWN 5-9 • 171 • RJr. • CB • Daphne, Ala. (Coffeyville CC) 2016: Played in all 11 games in the secondary... Totaled 38 tackles, three passes broken up, an interception and a forced fumble... Notched eight tackles, a fourth quarter interception and a fourth quarter forced fumble in win over Saint Francis (9/24)... Eight tackles, including one for loss, at Villanova (10/22).

15 DAMON BURTON 5-9 • 183 • Fr. • S • Rochester, N.Y. (Aquinas Institute)

COFFEYVILLE CC: Played in 10 games in 2015 … Recorded 61 tackles, including 30 solo, four tackles for a loss and three sacks … Broke up nine passes and had a 43-yard interception … Named to Vice President’s Honor Roll … Redshirted 2014.

High School: Played football at the Aquinas Institute, helping team win a pair of NYSPHSAA Class AA state titles and three Section V titles... Earned First Team All-State honors in 2015 and 2016 seasons... Finished high school career with 224 total tackles... Team captain as a senior... Also competed in track, baseball and lacrosse.

HIGH SCHOOL: Two-year team captain … Four-year all-county selection … Totaled five interceptions, 10 pass breakups, and two touchdowns on fumble recoveries as a senior … Also competed in basketball.

Personal: Major is undecided... Son of Laurie Burton... Has a brother, Tyshawn, and four sisters, Gaby, Angie, Alyssa and Shawanna.

PERSONAL: Son of Almireo English and Farrow Sledge … Has one brother, Jamerious, and two sisters Kayla and Sha … Cousin, Wallace Gillberry, played football at Alabama and currently plays in the NFL for the Bengals … Cousin, Anthony Mix, played football at Auburn and for the NY Giants in 2003-04 … Intends to major in accounting.

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5-11 • 170 • So. • CB • Pittsburgh, Pa. (Montour)

6-3 • 265 • R-Fr. • OL • Scranton, Pa. (Scranton Prep)

2016: Played in seven games in the UAlbany secondary... Recorded tackles in wins over Holy Cross (9/17) and Elon (10/29). HIGH SCHOOL: Team captain …Three-year letterwinner at Montour … Also competed in track and field … Named First-Team All-Parkway Conference for both offense and defense as a senior, as well as the Pennsylvania Football News Class 3A All-State Defensive First Team … Earned defensive first-team all-conference, second-team All-State, and Pittsburgh Post Gazette Fabulous 22 East honors as a junior, helping the Spartans hold opponents to 17.9 points per game. PERSONAL: Son of Troy Cotton and Richelle Carswell … Has two sisters, Victoria and Nya … Intends to major in communications.

2016: Redshirt season. HIGH SCHOOL: Helped Scranton Prep to a district championship … Totaled 80 tackles and eight sacks as a senior … Named all-region offense and honorable mention all-state offense as a senior … Earned all-region offense and defense honors as a junior … Earned the team’s Hookey Reap Award for offense and was the runner-up for the same award on defense … Member of the German and Spirit Clubs … Volunteered for a summer service trip in New Mexico. PERSONAL: Son of Scott and Janine Christian … Has one brother, Brody, and two sisters, Olivia and Sophia … Intends to major in criminal justice.

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70 ERIC CARTER 6-3 • 278 • Jr. • OL • Jersey City, N.J. (Monroe College) (Bayonne) High School: Played football at the Aquinas Institute, helping team win a pair of NYSPHSAA Class AA state titles and three Section V titles... Earned First Team All-State honors in 2015 and 2016 seasons... Finished high school career with 224 total tackles... Team captain as a senior... Also competed in track, baseball and lacrosse. Personal: Major is undecided... Son of Laurie Burton... Has a brother, Tyshawn, and four sisters, Gaby, Angie, Alyssa and Shawanna.

62 PAUL CASANZIO 5-10 • 213 • Jr. • LS • Rochester, N.Y. (Irondequoit) 2016: CAA Academic All-Conference Team... UAlbany’s primary long snapper, playing all 11 games... Had a tackle on defense vs. Elon (10/29). 2015: CAA All-Academic Team … Played in one game vs. New Hampshire (Nov. 14).

6-5 • 300 • RSo. • OL • Saratoga Springs, N.Y. (Saratoga Springs) 2016: Played in first collegiate game vs. Elon (10/29). 2015: Redshirt season. HIGH SCHOOL: Team captain for the Blue Streaks ... Earned two varsity letters … Named All-Empire Division Offensive Line in 2013 and 2014 … Participated in the Section 2 All-Star Game in 2014 and the NUC All-American Game in 2013 … Named first-team All-Section 2 by the Times Union, Daily Gazette, Troy Record, Saratogian, and Post Star … Awarded the Blue Streak Player of the Year Award, voted on by the team’s players and coaches … Helped the team to the Section 2 semifinal as a junior … Did not allow a sack in his career and totaled 35 tackles, including five for a loss and a sack on the defensive side of the line … National Honor Society member … Eagle Scout in The Boy Scouts of America. PERSONAL: Son of Thomas and Elizabeth Clancy … Has one brother, Thomas … Intends to major in business administration.

82 ISAIH CLARKE 6-1 • 203 • RSo. • WR • Alexandria, Va. (TC Williams) 2016: Did not see game action.

HIGH SCHOOL: Two-year starter and team captain … Helped the Eagles win the 2014 Section V Championship, 2014 Western Regional Championship, and an appearance in the state semifinals … Eddie Meath Section V All-Star … Honored with the 2013 Coach Welch Award, and the 2014 Team Me and Special Teams Award … Also earned two letters on the wrestling team.

2015: Redshirt season. HIGH SCHOOL: Team captain for the Titans’ football team … Recorded 35 receptions for 823 yards and nine touchdowns in his career … Named Second-Team All-North District in football … Was also a standout track athlete, earning all-district, all-region, and all-state honors in the 100m and long jump.

PERSONAL: Son of Sam and Maria Casanzio … Intends to major in accounting.

PERSONAL: Son of James and Tiffany Clarke … Has three brothers (Jeremiah, Joshua, and Nick) and two sisters (Kendra and Christine) … Intends to major in business.

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4 JORDAN CROCKETT

5-7 • 193 • RFr. • S • Germantown, Md. (Clarksburg)

5-7 • 160 • RJr. • WR • Fort Washington, Md. (Bishop McNamara)

2016: Walked onto the team in 2016, redshirt season.

6 JULIAN COX 6-2 • 217 • RJr. • LB • New Castle, Pa. (New Castle) 2016: Starting linebacker for UAlbany, finishing with 41 tackles, a forced fumble and 0.5 sacks... Started the year with a sacks and two tackles in win at Buffalo (9/2)... Six tackles, including four unassisted, in home victory over Holy Cross (9/17)... Third on the team with 11 tackles vs. Richmond (10/8). 2015: CAA Co-Defensive Rookie of the Year … ECAC Division I FCS Defensive Rookie of the Year … Third-Team All-CAA Defense … Played in all 11 games with 10 starts at linebacker … Led the team and ranked fifth in the conference with 94 tackles, including 57 solo … Recorded 10 or more tackles in a game four times … Recorded a season-high 16 tackles (eight solo) along with a sack, forced fumble, and an interception returned for 22 yards at James Madison (Sept. 19) … Brought down 10 with a sack for a loss of two yards vs. Villanova (Oct. 17) … Logged 14 tackles with a season-best 11 unassisted at Richmond (Oct. 31) … Forced and recovered a fumble and had six tackles in win over Delaware (Nov. 7).

2016: Starting wide receiver, playing in all 11 games... UAlbany’s leader in catches, passing yards and receiving touchdowns... Had at least one reception in 10 games, totaling 19 catches for 373 yards and three touchdowns... Had fourth quarter tying 51-yard touchdown vs. Richmond (10/8) to force overtime, following with four catches for 36 yards at Maine (10/15)... Two catches for 77 yards, including 50-yard reception, vs. Delaware (11/5)... Late second quarter touchdown reception to start comeback in win over UNH (11/12)... Caught three passes for 55 yards in home victory vs. Stony Brook (11/19). 2015: Played in nine games, starting the last six … Totaled 14 receptions for 149 yards, averaging 10.6 yards per catch … Recorded his first career reception (one yard) vs. Buffalo (Sept. 5) … Logged a season-high three receptions twice in backto-back games vs. Villanova for 24 yards (Oct. 17) and Richmond for 64 yards, including a 23-yard catch (Oct. 31) … Matched his season-long 23-yard reception at Stony Brook, totaling 25 receiving yards in the game on two catches. 2014: Redshirt season. HIGH SCHOOL: Earned three varsity letters in both football and basketball … Totaled 1,275 receiving yards and 2,052 all-purpose yards with 49 catches and 18 touchdowns as a senior … Also totaled 44 tackles at cornerback … Accrued 101 catches for 2,325 receiving yards, 3,952 all-purpose yards, and 30 touchdowns in his career … Earned first-team All-WCAC and second-team All-Met Offense honors in 2012 and 2013 … Participated in the Maryland National Guard Crab Bowl and earned the MVP Selfless Service Award … Garnered the McNamara Coaches Award in 2010-13. PERSONAL: Son of Valerie and Jason Crockett … Has two brothers, Jason and Joshua, and one sister, Jada … Intends to major in criminal justice.

44 DANNY DAMICO 6-0 • 235 • Fr. • LB • Manlius, N.Y. (CBA)

2014: Redshirt season. HIGH SCHOOL: Named first-team all-conference as a quarterback in 2013 and second-team all-conference at safety … Earned second-team all-conference quarterback honors as a junior … Recorded 1,300 passing yards, 450 rushing yards, 22 passing touchdowns, and eight rushing touchdowns in his senior season … Totaled 2,295 passing yards, 850 rushing yards, 17 rushing touchdowns, and 35 passing touchdowns in his career … Team captain … Named New Castle’s 2013 Offensive Player of the Year. PERSONAL: Son of Erica and John Cox … Has four brothers – Drew, Jaylan, Caden, and Kai – and one sister, Kameron.

High School: Four-year letterwinner in football and three-year letterwinner in basketball at CBA... Named 2016 All-New York First Team and All-Central New York Mr. Football by Syracuse Post-Standard with 197 tackles, 44 tackles for loss, 4.5 sacks and four forced fumbles, leading CBA to a 10-1 record... Two-time all-state and all-city player... Combined for 251 tackles in his final two years... Helped CBA win four league titles, including two in football and two in basketball... Team captain as a senior... Averaged 15.9 points per game as a senior in basketball for CBA... Member of the Spanish Club in high school. Personal: Intending to major in business... Son of Rick and Beth Damico... Has two brothers, Christian and Ricki, and two sisters, Gabby and Michelle.

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-- SIRVANTIS DENNIS II

6-3 • 286 • RSo. • OL • Johnstown, N.Y. (Johnstown)

6-0 • 188 • R-So. • CB • Clay, N.Y. (Onondaga CC)

2016: CAA Academic All-Conference Team... Did not see game action.

Pre-UAlbany: Previously attended Hampton University and Onondaga Community College.

2015: CAA All-Academic Team … Redshirt season.

High School: Played four years at CBA in Syracuse... Finished high school career with 45 tackles, five interceptions and two defensive touchdowns.

HIGH SCHOOL: Played two years of varsity football at Johnstown … Served as team captain his senior year … Named Section 2 Class B First Team Offensive Line, and honored as the team’s Most Outstanding Player.

Personal: Intends to major in communications... Son of SirVantis and Corliss Dennis... Has a brother, Sir’Vocea, and a sister, Aisha.

PERSONAL: Son of Daniel and Jennifer Davis … Has a brother, Danny, and sister Abby … Intend to major in economics.

28 TRE (HARRY) DAVIS 5-9 • 189 • So. • RB • Woodbine, Md. (West Virginia State) (Glenelg)

68 KASSY DESIR 6-2 • 286 • RFr. • OL • Pembroke Pines, Fla. (Flanagan)

Pre-UAlbany: Played at West Virginia State in 2016, finishing with five tackles and 18 rushes.

2016: Redshirt season.

High School: Lettered four years in football and basketball at Glenelg High... Led high school county championship in 2016... Second Team All-Maryland and All-Metro Honorable Mention in 2015-16 season with 2,101 rushing yards... 2015-16 Glenelg Student-Athlete of the Year... Senior team captain... First Team All-County in basketball in 2015-16... Member of the Alpha Achievers, SGA and Black Student Union in high

HIGH SCHOOL: Team captain … Helped Flanagan win the 2016 8A State Championship … Named to the All-Broward Team … Also competed in basketball. PERSONAL: Son of Maurice Desir and Diedonne Caty … Has two brothers, Shawn Saintvil and Maurice Desir, and three sisters, Shana Saintvil, Sunsheba Saintvil, and Quita Desir … Intends to major in business.

school. Personal: Plans to major in enentrepreneurship... Son of Harry and Deena Davis... Has a sister, Ciara.

-- RILEY DELLINGER

5 JEROD DIGGS 5-11 • 188 • Sr. • WR • Washington, D.C. (Lackawanna College)

6-1 • 160 • Fr. • P •

JUCO: Played at Lackawanna College... Named team MVP in 2016, leading the team with 57 receptions, 800 receiving yards and 11 receiving touchdowns, 236 kickoff return yards and a kickoff return touchdown... Helped Falcons to 10-1 record, a #4 national ranking and a conference championship... Member of the Fall 2015 Dean’s List. High School: Two-time all-conference football player at Perry Street Prep... Senior team captain... Led high school basketball team to 2013 MISAL championship with 27 points in the title game.

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54 NICK DILLON

65 JACK DUDZINSKI

6-0 • 276 • Jr. • DL • Lincolnshire, Ill. (Eastern Michigan)

6-3 • 281 • RJr. • OL/DL • Fulton, Md. (Reservoir)

2016: Appeared in all 11 games on defense, finishing with 27 tackles and three quarterback hurries... Season-high six tackles in home win over Holy Cross (9/17)... Four tackles, including three solo, vs. Richmond (10/8)... Notched five tackles in road game vs. Villanova (10/22).

2016: CAA Academic All-Conference Team... Played in first collegiate game at Rhode Island (9/10).

EASTERN MICHIGAN (2015): Played in four games at Eastern Michigan ... Recorded a tackle vs. Army (Sept. 26).

2014: Redshirt season.

HIGH SCHOOL: Attended Adlai Stevenson High School in Lincolnshire, Ill. ... Played under Head Coach Bill McNamara as a Patriot ... Listed as a three-star prospect per 247sports and Scout and is a two-star prospect by Rivals ... Ranked as the No. 5 defensive tackle in the state of Illinois by Scout and the 84th best nationally at the position ... Named first team all-state by the Chicago Tribune ... A four-year starter for the Stevenson football team, played 50 games and went 41-9, culminating with a 14-0 campaign that ended with a Class 8A state championship Selected the Pioneer Press’ Football Defensive Player of the Year as well as a first team honoree ... Collected Chicago Sun-Times All-Area football team accolades ... Received special mentions honors by the Champaign News-Gazette’s annual all-state team ... Made 95 tackles, (64 solo, 31 assist), had seven sacks and caused two fumbles as a senior ... Also a member of the basketball team.

2015: CAA All-Academic Team … Did not see game action.

HIGH SCHOOL: Earned two varsity letters for the Reservoir High School … Helped the Gators to a 2013 3A Regional Championship … Named FirstTeam All-Howard County and honorable mention all-state … Totaled 90 tackles, including 15 for a loss, nine sacks, and forced a fumble in his senior season … Earned the team’s Gator Award … Team captain … National Honor Society member. PERSONAL: Son of Kathryn and Keith Dudzinski … Has two younger sisters, Mary and Elizabeth … Intends to major in pre-law.

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PERSONAL: Son of Cynthia Dillon ... Intends to major in business.

5-9 • 176 • RSo. • WR • Ravena, N.Y. (CBA)

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2016: Saw action at wide receiver in all 11 games, recording 16 catches for 173 yards... At least one catch in 10 games... Four catches for 30 yards in comeback win at UNH (11/12), following with three receptions for 37 yards in home victory vs. Stony Brook (11/19).

6-6 • 260 • RJr. • DL • Melville, N.Y. (St. Anthony’s) 2016: Starter on the UAlbany defensive line, playing in all 11 games... Compiled 45 tackles, including 5.5 for loss, two sacks and a forced fumble... Began the season with six tackles in road win at Buffalo (9/2)... Eight tackles and a sack in home victory over Holy Cross (9/17)... 1.5 tackles for loss off five total tackles vs. Richmond (10/8), following with eight tackles at Maine (10/15)... Notched six tackles vs. Delaware (11/5). 2015: Played in two games.

2015: Did not see game action. HIGH SCHOOL: Played three years of varsity football at Christian Brothers Academy, helping the Brothers to a Section 2 Championship in 2013 … Also ran four years of varsity track and helped the team to an Indoor Big Ten Championship in 2014 … Totaled 18 catches for 494 yards and seven touchdowns, as well as 31 tackles and five interceptions on defense … Named firstteam all-area wide out and bestowed the team’s Offensive Excellence award. PERSONAL: Son of Sean and Linda Ellis … Has one brother, Jake … Intends to major in criminal justice.

2014: Did not see game action. HIGH SCHOOL: Earned two varsity football letters at St. Anthony’s … Also played two seasons of varsity basketball … Served as team captain on both squads … Named all-league in football in 2013 and was named the team’s Most Outstanding Linebacker … Helped his team to the 2013 CHSFL AAA championship and a No. 2 ranking in New York State … Also earned all-league honors in basketball in 2014 and was on the honor roll all four years.

64 DOMINICK FERRARA 6-0 • 279 • RFr. • OL • Cedar Grove, N.J. (Cedar Grove) 2016: Redshirt season.

PERSONAL: Son of Christopher and Christine Dolce … Has a brother, Michael, and sister, Emily … Father played football at Clemson University (1976-80) and in the USFL in 1983 … Intends to major in criminal justice.

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6-3 • 322 • RFr. • DL • Montvale, N.J. (St. Joseph Regional)

5-10 • 188 • Fr. • WR • Rochester, N.Y. (Greece Athena)

2016: Redshirt season.

High School: Three-year starting quarterback for Greece Athena, also playing wide receiver... Earned 2016 First Team All-State honors, leading team to a Class A Section V title and a state championship game appearance... Tallied over 2,000 passing yards and 1,200 rushing yards in his senior year, totaling 32 touchdowns... Named all-county and AllGreater Rochester as a senior... Finished high school career with over 4,000 passing yards, almost 2,500 rushing yards and 85 total touchdowns.

HIGH SCHOOL: Earned three varsity letters at St. Joseph Regional … Named first-team All-Big North United Conference, first-team All-Bergen County, and second-team all-metro …Totaled 117 tackles, including 24 for a loss in his career … Recorded 59 tackles, including 16 for a loss and six sacks, in addition to an interception, two fumble recoveries, and three forced fumbles as a senior. PERSONAL: Son of Kelly Lyons … Intends to major in finance.

Personal: Planned major is communications... Son of Siobhan Cromartie... Has one sister.

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5-9 • 185 • Fr. • RB •

5-11 • 193 • Jr. • S • Washington D.C. (St. John’s College Prep) 2016: Starting strong safety for UAlbany, earning at least four tackles in all 11 games... Earned 64 total tackles, including 42 solo, three forced fumbles, four interceptions and five broken-up passes... Key fourth quarter forced fumble to help secure victory at Buffalo (9/2)... Interceptions in victories over Rhode Island (9/10) and Holy Cross (9/17)... Career-high 10 tackles in home game vs. Delaware (11/5), following with six tackles, an interception and two passes broken up in comeback win at UNH (11/12).

47 RYAN GILROY 6-3 • 237 • Sr. • TE • N ew York, N.Y. (New Mexico Military Inst.) 2016: Played in five games as a blocking tight end for UAlbany. HIGH SCHOOL: Earned three varsity letters at St. Joseph Regional … Named first-team All-Big North United Conference, first-team All-Bergen County, and second-team all-metro …Totaled 117 tackles, including 24 for a loss in his career … Recorded 59 tackles, including 16 for a loss and six sacks, in addition to an interception, two fumble recoveries, and three forced fumbles as a senior.

2015: Played in all 11 games with two starts … Totaled 38 tackles, including 27 solo … Recorded a season-high seven tackles (five solo) in win over Duquesne (Sept. 26) … Logged four unassisted tackles, forced a fumble, and grabbed an interception vs. New Hampshire (Nov. 14) … Had six tackles each against James Madison (Sept. 19) and Villanova (Oct. 17). HIGH SCHOOL: Played three seasons of varsity football for St. John’s … Named Third-Team All-WCAC as a junior … Also played three seasons of basketball. PERSONAL: Son of Derek Grey and Patty Elliott-Gray … Has one brother, Darien, and two sisters, Tyler and Shawntae … Intends to major in criminal justice.

PERSONAL: Son of Kelly Lyons … Intends to major in finance.

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85 BRAD HARRIS

6-4 • 264 • Jr. • DL • Loudonville, N.Y. (Milford Academy) (Shaker)

6-3 • 206 • RSr. • WR • Orlando, Fla. (University)

2016: Appeared in 10 games on the defensive line... Recorded 13 tackles, 3.5 sacks and a forced fumble... Two sacks and three tackles in comeback victory at UNH (11/12). 2015: Played in six games … Totaled two tackles … Had a solo tackle in win over Delaware (Nov. 7) and an assisted tackle vs. Villanova (Oct. 17). MILFORD ACADEMY: Played the 2014 season for Milford Academy … Totaled 10 tackles for a loss, including four sacks, and recovered a fumble … Helped the Falcons to an 8-3 record. HIGH SCHOOL: Played four years of football at Shaker HS and served as team captain his senior season … Led the Blue Bison to a Section 2 Championship and an appearance in the Class AA Super Bowl his junior season … Named the Class AA Liberty League Defensive Player of the Year … Also named all-area and all-state defensive tackle and Shaker HS Lineman of the Year. PERSONAL: Son of Jennifer Griffin … Has two sisters, Kendall and Payton … Intends to major in human biology.

2016: Ended season early due to injury... Started first game vs. Buffalo, recording a 35yard reception in the victory (9/2). 2015: Started all 11 games … Totaled 438 receiving yards and two touchdowns, making 32 receptions … Averaged 13.7 yards per catch and 39.8 yards per game … Logged a season-best seven catches for 122 yards and a touchdown in win over Duquesne (Sept. 26) … Had a five-yard touchdown reception in win over Delaware (Nov. 7) … Recorded a season-long 49-yard catch at Holy Cross (Oct. 3) … Had four receptions for 55 yards and 44 yards, respectively, vs. Rhode Island (Sept. 12) and Villanova (Oct. 17). 2014: Played in all 12 games … Totaled 26 receptions for 448 yards and two touchdowns … Recorded two receptions for a season-high 84 yards, including the team’s season-long reception of 57 yards vs. James Madison (Oct. 4) … Made a 44yard touchdown grab vs. Columbia (Sept. 27), marking his first career touchdown … Logged a season-high five receptions for 79 yards vs. Richmond (Oct. 11) … Recorded four receptions for 60 yards, including a nine-yard touchdown catch at UNH (Nov. 1) … Also had four catches vs. Colgate (Oct. 25) and Villanova (Nov. 15). HIGH SCHOOL: Earned three varsity football letters … Made 28 receptions for a total of 704 yards and six touchdowns as a senior … Team captain.

98 DEAN GROGG 6-1 • 245 • RSo. • DL • Watchung, N.J. (Morristown Beard) 2016: CAA Academic All-Conference Team... Played in six games on the defensive line, recording a solo tackle in win at Rhode Island (9/10).

PERSONAL: Son of Kay and Earnest Harris III … Has one brother, Ernie IV, and one sister, Noel … Plans to major in criminal justice.

51 NATE HATALSKY 6-0 • 229 • RSr. • LB • Mechanicville, N.Y. (Mechanicville)

2015: CAA All-Academic Team … Redshirt season.

2016: CAA Academic All-Conference Team... Made nine appearances at linebacker, finishing with 13 total tackles... Season-high four tackles, including two solo, in home win over Holy Cross (9/17).

HIGH SCHOOL: Played three seasons of football and baseball for the Crimson … Totaled 30 sacks in his career, including 14 as a senior, good for top-6 in the state … Also averaged 21 yards per catch at the tight end position ... Named Morris and Sussex County Tight End of the Year and first-team all-county as a senior … Earned second-team all-county and MSG Varsity honorable mention all-state as a junior.

2015: CAA All-Academic Team … Played in nine games … Totaled 16 tackles, including seven solo … Logged a season-high eight tackles (two solo) vs. Villanova (Oct. 17) … Brought down three each vs. New Hampshire (Nov. 14) and Stony Brook (Nov. 21).

PERSONAL: Son of Jerry and Kathy Grogg … Has two brothers, Will and Steve, and a sister, Christina … Intends to major in communications.

2014: Played in five games … Totaled three tackles, logging one each vs. Holy Cross (Aug. 30), Colgate (Oct. 25), and Villanova (Nov. 15).

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2013: Redshirt season.

6-3 • 260 • Fr. • OL • Syracuse, N.Y. (West Genesee) HIGH SCHOOL: Played four seasons of football and baseball at West Genesee. ... Was given the football team’s Impact Player Award in 2017. PERSONAL: Son of Bill and Dorothy Haag. ... Has one brother, Tom. ... Intends to major in business administration.

HIGH SCHOOL: Earned four football and three basketball letters … Totaled 323 tackles, five interceptions, three safeties, nine forced fumbles, and seven recoveries in his career … Small School Defensive Player of the Year … NYSSWA All-State First Team … Saratogian Athlete of the Year … Daily Gazette All-Area Second Team … Class C Defensive MVP … Senior All-Star Game participant … Section II ScholarAthlete … Two-year football team captain … Recorded 138 tackles, including 74 solo, forced four fumbles and one safety, recovered three fumbles, and logged an interception in his final season … Also was a standout basketball player, helping the Red Raiders to a Section II and Regional title … Earned Daily Gazette All-Area honorable mention honors and Times Union third-team recognition. PERSONAL: Son of Tammy and Christopher Hatalsky … Has one brother, Christopher … Plans to major in criminal justice.

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9 MALACHI HOSKINS

6-1 • 176 • Fr. • CB • Melville, N.Y. (St. Anthony’s)

6-2 • 243 • Sr. • DL • Windsor, Conn. (Loomis Chaffee)

HIGH SCHOOL: Played four seasons at St. Anthony’s. ... Named to the CHSFL All-League team as a senior. PERSONAL: Son of Arthur and Rhonda Henry. ... Majoring in business.

2016: All-CAA Football Second Team at defensive lineman... CAA Academic AllConference Team... UAlbany’s leader in sacks (7), tackles for loss (11) and forced fumbles (3), adding 82 total tackles... 10 games with at least four tackles, including three in the double digits... 11 tackles plus a sack in win at Buffalo (9/2)... Season-high 16 tackles, two sacks and three tackles for loss vs. Richmond (10/8)... Recorded 11 tackles vs. Delaware (11/5), followed by six solo tackles and a sack in the win at UNH (11/12) and eight tackles plus three quarterback hurries in home win over Stony Brook (11/19). 2015: CAA All-Academic Team … Started all 11 games … Totaled 51 tackles with 29 solo … Led the team with 8.5 tackles for a loss of a total of 37 yards, and five sacks for a loss of 30 yards … Forced three fumbles … Recorded a season-high nine tackles, including seven solo with a forced fumble, two sacks and four tackles for a loss of 20 yards in win over Delaware (Nov. 7) … Was named the CAA Defensive Player of the Week (Nov. 9) for his performance against the Blue Hens … Brought down seven (four solo) with a pass breakup and two QB hurries vs. New Hampshire (Nov. 14) … Had five tackles each vs. Holy Cross (Oct. 3) and Stony Brook (Nov. 21). 2014: CAA Academic All-Conference Team … Totaled 15 tackles in his rookie campaign, including 11 solo and 4.5 for a loss of 27 yards … Forced two fumbles in consecutive games vs. UNH (Nov. 1) and Delaware (Nov. 8) … Had four solo tackles against Villanova (Nov. 15). HIGH SCHOOL: Three-time first-team all-league selection … Recorded 97 tackles and 11 sacks in his senior season, as well as scored a touchdown. PERSONAL: Son of Kathleen Hoskins … Intends to major business.

14 MURAD HUSSAIN 6-2 • 221 • RFr. • TE • Baltimore, Md. (Franklin) 2016: Redshirt season. HIGH SCHOOL: Two-year team captain … Helped lead Franklin to back-to-back 3A State titles in 2013 and 2014 … Totaled 334 receiving yards and three touchdowns on 23 receptions as a senior, while logging 31 tackles as a free safety … Named all-county … Also competed in basketball and track. PERSONAL: Son of Mohammad Hussain and Farhana Ahmad … Has one brother, Shahzib, and three sisters, Summer, Zayrish, and Mehwish … Intends to major in engineering.

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61 SEAN KENNEDY

5-8 • 194 • Jr. • RB • Newark, N.J. (Don Bosco Prep)

6-4 • 275 • RSo. • OL • Staten Island, N.Y. (St. Peter’s)

2017: Athlon Sports Preseason FCS AllAmerican, one of four non-seniors out of 27 players to earn honor. 2016: STATS FCS Third Team All-American and 2016 All-CAA Football First Team... Fourth in all of FCS and first in the CAA with 1,401 rushing yards, second in CAA with 16 rushing touchdowns... Averaged 5.7 yards per rush on 247 attempts, adding 42 receiving yards on seven catches... Six games with at least 100 rushing yards, including first three games of the year in all victories: 104 yards and a TD at Buffalo (9/2), 178 yards with three touchdowns at Rhode Island (9/10) and 183 yards with four touchdowns vs. Holy Cross (9/17)... Earned 210 of UAlbany’s 320 total offensive yards with a touchdown in home win over Elon (10/29)... Broke UAlbany program record with 298 rushing yards, adding three touchdowns in comeback win at UNH (11/12). 2015: Played in all 11 games with four starts … Led the team with 609 rushing yards and two rushing touchdowns on 104 carries … Averaged 5.9 yards per carry and 55.4 yards per game … Also logged four receptions for a total of 25 yards … Was named the CAA Offensive Rookie of the Week twice … The first was for his collegiate debut at Buffalo (Sept. 5) in which he ran for a touchdown and 74 yards on 11 carries … The second was on Nov. 2 for his performance at Richmond (Oct. 31), logging a season-high 202 rushing yards on 25 carries vs. the Spiders with two 40+ yard runs, including a season-high 47-yarder … The 202 yards was the most single-game rushing yards by a freshman in program history … Ran for 135 yards on 28 carries in win over Delaware (Nov. 7) … Carried the ball 12 times for 75 yards and a touchdown at James Madison (Sept. 19) … Rushed 86 yards on 13 carries and had a 10-yard reception vs. New Hampshire (Nov. 14).

2016: CAA Academic All-Conference Team... Played in two games on the offensive line at URI (9/10) and vs. Richmond (10/8). 2015: CAA All-Academic Team … Redshirt season. HIGH SCHOOL: Team captain for the Eagles’ football team … Named first-team all-city, second-team all-metro, and third-team all-state as a senior … Awarded the Sal Somma Lineman of the Year on Staten Island … Earned Staten Island Advance All-Star and All-CHSFL honors … Two-time winner of the team’s Offensive Lineman of the Year Award. PERSONAL: Son of Sean and Susan Kennedy … Has one brother, Ryan … Undecided on major.

48 PRINCE KLUTSEY 5-11 • 200 • Jr. • LB • Queens, N.Y. (Lincoln) 2016: Appeared in four games on defense, totaling three tackles... Two tackles in road CAA game vs. Maine (10/15). 2015: Played in six games … Totaled three tackles, all coming vs. Villanova (Oct. 17).

HIGH SCHOOL: Graduated from Don Bosco Prep in 2014 … Played the 2014 season at Avon Old Farms … Totaled 1,553 rushing yards and 24 rushing touchdowns on 240 carries as a senior … Also recorded 135 receiving yards and three receiving touchdowns on 13 receptions … Team captain … Named first-team all-county, firstteam All-New England, and first-team All-Erickson League … Earned the team MVP and offensive MVP awards. PERSONAL: Son of Travis Hanks and Rotoimi Ibitokun … Has three brothers and two sisters … Intends to major in criminal justice.

91 ANTHONY LANG 6-2 • 228 • Fr. • DL • Jamaica, N.Y. (Christ the King) High School: Letterwinner in football, basketball and track at Christ the King... Led Christ the King to a 7-2 record in senior season as a captain, earning First Team All-State honors with 47 tackles, including 41 solo, and six sacks... Times Ledger Player of the Year in 2016 for best player in Queens... Led basketball team to a league championship in 2015.

43 TADRIEK JOHNSON 5-11 • 178 • Jr. • WR • Buffalo, N.Y. (Amherst Central) High School: Competed in football, basketball, lacrosse and swimming at Amherst Central... Finished with 1,074 all-purpose yards in high school, earning offensive MVP as a senior... Earned All-Western New York honors.

Personal: Plans to major in business management... Son of Delaine Moore... Has a sister, Derea.

Personal: Majoring in communications with a minor in business... Son of Ivy Johnson... Has a brother, Adjatay... Cousin, Aaron Buisserth, attended UAlbany.

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30 ROCCO MARUCCI

6-2 • 271 • RFr. • OL • Miami, Fla. (Gulliver Prep)

6-0 • 173 • So. • CB • Pembroke Pines, Fla. (Flanagan)

2016: Redshirt season.

2016: Appeared in seven games in the UAlbany secondary, tallying seven tackles and an interception... Two tackles vs. Elon (10/29) and Delaware (11/5)... Interception to end the game in victory for UAlbany vs. Stony Brook (11/19).

HIGH SCHOOL: Team captain … Earned four varsity letters, playing two years at Coral Reef HS and two at Gulliver Prep … Named third-team All-Dade as a senior … Totaled 50 pancakes in his career, including 25 in 2015 with no sacks allowed … Named the team’s 2015 Most Improved Offensive Player … Eagle Scout and active in community service. PERSONAL: Son of Doug and Betsy Lape … Has one brother, Connor Lape, and one sister, Banna Fakhoury … Intends to major in accounting.

HIGH SCHOOL: Team captain … Helped Flanagan win the 2016 8A State Championship … Named second-team all-county and All-Broward Team ... Named one of Miami Herald’s Top 50 in Broward for the Class of 2016. PERSONAL: Son of Anthony Marucci and Marshan Mackey.

RYAN MCCORMAC 49 ANTHONY MANZO-LEWIS 76 6-0 • 287 • So. • DL • New Hartford, N.Y. (New Hartford) 6-0 • 257 • Sr. • FB/TE • Montvale, N.J. (St. Joseph Regional)

2016: Redshirt season.

2016: 2016 All-CAA Football First Team at fullback/halfback... CAA Academic AllConference Team... Pass catching back, playing in 11 games with 16 receptions and 237 yards... Recorded at least one catch in nine games, starting with a receiving touchdown in win at Buffalo (9/2)... Three catches, including seasonlong 45 yard reception, for 66 yards at Maine (10/15)... Tied season-high three catches for 19 yards in home win over Stony Brook (11/19). 2015: CAA All-Academic Team … Played in all 11 games with nine starts … Totaled 187 receiving yards and three touchdowns on 17 receptions … Had two touchdown catches at Richmond (Oct. 31) … Logged a season-high four receptions for 15 yards at Holy Cross (Oct. 3) … Made two receptions and totaled a season-high 38 receiving yards along with a touchdown grab in win over Rhode Island (Sept. 12) … Also had two catches in each game vs. Buffalo (Sept. 5), Villanova (Oct. 17), and New Hampshire (Nov. 14).

83 DONOVAN MCDONALD 5-11 • 170 • So. • WR • West Orange, N.J. (Nebraska) 2016: Spent season at Nebraska, where he provided depth at wide receiver and worked on the scout team. Also competed for Nebraska’s track and field team as a sprinter.

2014: Played in six games. HIGH SCHOOL: Earned three varsity football letters at St. Joseph Regional … Helped lead the Green Knights to three straight Non-Public Group 3 State Championships from 2011-13 … Named first-team all-league and all-county in 2013, as well as Second-Team All-State and All-North Jersey … Earned second-team all-league and honorable mention all-county as a junior … Totaled 10 receptions for 217 yards as a senior tight end … On the defensive side of the ball, logged 50 tackles, five sacks, and forced and recovered a fumble … Totaled 177 tackles and 13.5 sacks in his career, while making 11 receptions for 223 yards … Team captain … Earned the team’s Most Improved Player award in 2011. PERSONAL: Son of Barbara and Scott Lewis … Had three brothers – Chris, Kevin, and Michael – and two sisters, Brittany and Erin … Intends to major in accounting.

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36 JAYLEN MCINTYRE

41 AJ MISTLER

5-9 • 223 • Jr. • RB • Schenectady N.Y. (CBA)

6-0 • 220 • Fr. • S • Staten Island, N.Y. (St. Peter’s)

Pre-UAlbany: Played at Hudson Valley Community College... Earned 788 yards, averaging 5.7 per game, with five touchdowns in 2015 season. High School: Lettered in football and track at CBA... Earned all-league and all-area honors plus 2014 offensive MVP Award... Led CBA to the 2013 Sectional title... Earned 1,140 rushing yards and 14 touchdowns as a senior. Personal: Plans to major in sociology... Son of Bruce and Tonya McIntyre... Has two brothers, Armando and Manny, and two sisters, Aiyana and Kayla.

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21 KARL MOFOR 5-8 • 219 • Fr. • RB • Greenbelt, Md. (Eleanor Roosevelt)

6-2 • 220 • RSo. • LB • Altoona, Pa. (Altoona)

High School: Competed in football and track at Eleanor Roosevelt High... Rushed for over 4,000 yards and scored 56 touchdowns in high school career... Named to the Under Armour Elite 100 in Maryland, finishing with nearly 2,000 total yards and 23 touchdowns as a senior captain... 2015 Honorable Mention All-State, two-time All-County and All-Metro player... Competed in shot put and relay teams for track..

2016: Played in nine games at linebacker and kickoff returner... Finished season with 19 tackles, 1.5 sacks, a forced fumble and 48 kickoff return yards... Four tackles, including three solo, and a sack in win at Rhode Island (9/10)... Three tackles and a half-sack at Villanova (10/22). 2015: Redshirt season. HIGH SCHOOL: Two-year captain for Altoona … Totaled 1,280 rushing yards and scored 23 touchdowns as a senior … Also recorded four interceptions … Named all-county, allcity, and All-WPIAL … Recipient of the team Cohen Blanket Award … Also competed in track and field for four years.

Personal: Plans to major in information technology... Son of Lawrence and Gisele Mofor... Has a brother, Mike-Ryan.d Kayla.

PERSONAL: Son of Lori Alderman … Has two brothers, Reggie and Joey, and a sister, Jina … Intends to major in criminal justice.

45 LEVI METHENY 6-0 • 225 • RFr. • LB • Bethel Park, Pa. (Bethel Park) 2016: Redshirt season. HIGH SCHOOL: Two-year team captain … Fouryear letterwinner in football and basketball at Bethel Park … Competed as a quarterback and outside linebacker for the Blackhawks … Earned first-team all-conference linebacker and was named The Almanac’s MVP … Recorded 1,712 passing yards (100-for-194) and threw for 20 touchdowns as a senior … Also rushed 82 times for 231 yards and nine touchdowns … On defense, he logged 79 tackles, including 15 for a loss and seven sacks, a fumble recovery and an interception in 2015 … In his career, he totaled 4,862 passing yards, 45 passing touchdowns, 1,000 rushing yards, 34 rushing touchdowns, scoring 204 points on offense …Defensively, he accrued 158 tackle, 11 sacks, 26 tackles for a loss, two fumble recoveries, an interception, and broke up three passes. PERSONAL: Son of Jeff and Cindy Methany … Has a sister, Kelsey … Intends to major in business.

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18 RYAN O’MALLEY

5-10 • 242 • RSr. • LB • Silver Springs, Md. (Our Lady of Good Counsel)

6-0 • 177 • RFr. • QB • Central Valley, N.Y. (Monroe-Woodbury) 2016: Redshirt season.

2016: CAA Academic All-Conference Team... Appeared in two games, recording three tackles towards the end of the season... Two tackles vs. Delaware (11/5). 2015: CAA All-Academic Team … Did not see game action due to injury. 2014: CAA Academic All-Conference Team … Played in all 12 games … Totaled 28 tackles, including 15 solo … Recorded 6.5 sacks for a loss of 17 yards and two partial sacks … Forced a fumble vs. Villanova (Nov. 15) that eventually led to a UAlbany touchdown … Logged a season-high seven tackles (2 solo) in win over Stony Brook (Nov. 22) … Had six tackles, including a season-best four unassisted, vs. James Madison (Oct. 4) … Brought down five (3 solo), including one for a loss in win over Rhode Island (Sept. 20).

37 TOCOREY OUGHTERSON 5-11 • 180 • So. • S • Brooklyn, N.Y. (Grand Street Campus)

2013: CAA Academic Honor Roll … Played in 10 games and started the last five of the season … Ranked eighth on the team with 44 tackles (18 solo) … Recorded a season-high nine tackles (3 solo) at Delaware (Oct. 12) … Logged eight tackles (2 solo) at Old Dominion … Recorded four tackles (2 solo) and a sack for a loss of 10 yards vs. Towson (Oct. 19) … Accrued seven tackles (4 solo) vs. New Hampshire (Nov. 16). HIGH SCHOOL: Earned three varsity football letters … Totaled 162 tackles in his career … Led the team with 71 tackles, 11 for a loss, five sacks, two forced fumbles, five pass deflections, and one interception as a senior … Earned a number of accolades during his senior season, including first-team All-State, second-team Washington All-Met., first-team All-WCAC, first-team All-Sentinel, and first-team All-Gazette … Earned the Falcons’ Iron Man Award, given to the team’s hardest working athlete … Helped the Falcons to three straight WCAC Championship titles from 2010-12. PERSONAL: Son of Rosalie and Victor Ngachie … Has two brothers, Alvin and Justin, and one sister, Linda … Undecided on major.

69 VINCENT PASTORE 5-11 • 218 • Fr. • LB • Huntington Station, N.Y. (Walt Whitman) High School: Lettered in football and track at Walt Whitman High... Second Team AllDivision player in 2016... Finished high school career with 155 tackles, 15 sacks, four fumble recoveries, two forced fumbles and a defensive touchdown... Team captain as a senior... Member of the National Honor Society, National English Honor Society, Ambassador’s Club and Challenger Basketball in high school.

38 NNAMDI NWAIGWE 6-1 • 198 • RSr. • S • Valley Stream, N.Y. (Wagner College) 2016: CAA Academic All-Conference Team... Played in five games in the secondary and special teams. 2015: CAA All-Academic Team … Did not see game action.

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84 JERAH REEVES

6-3 • 225 • RSo. • DL • McLean, Va. (Langley)

6-3 • 187 • So. • WR • Williamsport, Pa. (Williamsport)

2016: CAA Academic All-Conference Team... Played in one game in comeback at New Hampshire (11/12).

2016: Played in eight games, including all eight coall in conference play... made seven receptions, totaling 94 yards... Two catches for 37 yards, including 22-yard reception, in comeback victory at New Hampshire (11/12)... Season-high 26-yard catch in home win vs. Stony Brook (11/19).

2015: CAA All-Academic Team … Played in one game. HIGH SCHOOL: Team Captain for the Saxons football team … Earned three varsity letters and helped the team to the playoffs in each of his three seasons … Named first-team all-district and all-region at both defensive end and tight end … Received the team’s Most Valuable Defensive Player Award … Led the team in sacks (12), tackles for a loss, and QB hurries … Also had 26 receptions with six touchdowns as a senior. PERSONAL: Son of Linda McCormick and Jim Pitts … Has one sister Alexandra and three brothers, Colin, Lachlan and Maclin … Intends to major in political science.

52 ISAIAH POWELL

HIGH SCHOOL: Two-year team captain … Earned four varsity football letters at Williamsport … Named second-team all-state … Two-time Sun-Gazette Receiver of the Year, first-team all-district, and first-team all-conference … 2015 Super 16 Dream Team … Totaled 129 receptions, 2,108 yards, and 22 touchdowns in his career … Broke the school’s record with 56 catches, 922 yards, and nine touchdowns as a senior … Also competed in basketball and baseball. PERSONAL: Son of Marwin and Barbara Reeves … Has one sister, Imani … Father, Marwin, played football at Mansfield … Cousin, Alfie Burch, played football at Michigan and for the NY Giants … Intends to major in business.

80 LUKAS REPETTI

6-0 • 219 • RJr. • DE • Oradell, N.J. (Bergen Catholic)

6-4 • 269 • RJr. • TE • White Plains, N.Y. (White Plains) 2016: Played in all 11 games for UAlbany, recording 11 tackles, 1.5 sacks and a forced fumble... Three tackles, 1.5 sacks and a tackle for loss at Villanova (10/22)... Recorded three tackles in home win over Stony Brook (11/19).

2016: Played in all 11 games at tight end and on special teams. 2015: Played in nine games with two starts … Totaled two receptions for a total of 15 yards at Stony Brook (Nov. 21), including a nine-yard catch.

2015: Played in two games … Recorded a tackle at James Madison (Sept. 19). 2014: Redshirt season.

2014: Redshirt season.

HIGH SCHOOL: Earned three varsity letters at Bergen Catholic … Helped his team to back-to-back state championships in 2011 and 2012 … Totaled 61 tackles, including nine for a loss, and three sacks as a senior … Also forced four fumbles … Earned the team’s Most Physical Player Award … Red Cross volunteer. PERSONAL: Son of Glenda and Ernest “Donnell” Powell … Has one brother, Xavier … Intends to major in criminal justice.

HIGH SCHOOL: Earned three varsity letters in both football and baseball at White Plains … Helped the Tigers to a Section 1 Class AA title in 2013 … Named third-team all-state, and earned all-league and all-section honors … Was a Journal News firstteam tight end and a MSG Varsity Westchester first-team defensive end … Named MVP of the section championship game and was the league’s Lineman of the Year … Totaled 14 catches for 235 yards as a senior … On the defensive side of the ball, logged 20 tackles and seven sacks. PERSONAL: Son of Susan and Robert Repetti … Major is sports management.

26 CRAIG RANSOME 5-11 • 205 • Fr. • RB • Penns Grove, N.J. (Penns Grove)

87 EUGENE REYES 6-4 • 190 • RSo. • WR • Albany, N.Y. (Colonie) 2016: Did not see game action. 2015: Redshirt season.

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20 KENDALL RODGERS JR.

6-6 • 303 • RJr. • OL • Milford, Pa. (Delaware Valley)

5-10 • 198 • RJr. • RB • Lakewood, Calif. (Golden West College)

2016: CAA Academic All-Conference Team... Played in seven games on the offensive line.

2016: Reserve running back and kickoff return specialist for UAlbany, playing in eight games... Had 53 rushes for 154 yards on the ground... Rushed 12 times for 62 yards in home win vs. Elon (10/29)... 30 carries for 55 yards in home victory over Stony Brook (11/19).

2015: CAA All-Academic Team … Played in four games. 2014: Redshirt season. HIGH SCHOOL: A four-year letterwinner and three-year starter for Delaware Valley … Also competed in basketball and track … Helped the Warriors to s 2012 district championship and 2013 Eastern Conference championship … Earned all-league honors in 2012 and 2013, as well as all-region honors as a senior … Named to the 2013 WNEP Dream Team … Recorded five blocked field goals in his career … Team captain … National Honor Society member.

89 AMIL RODRIGUEZ 6-1 • 200 • Fr. • WR • Albany, N.Y. (Green Tech)

PERSONAL: Son of Loretta and Kevin Ritter … Has one sister, Katie … Intends to major in political science.

25 JAMAL ROBINSON 5-9 • 175 • Sr. • CB • Mitchellville, Md. (DeMatha) 2016: CAA Academic All-Conference Team... Starting cornerback for UAlbany, playing in all 11 games... Completed the year with 53 tackles, two interceptions and seven passes broken up... Eight games with at least five tackles... Started year with seven solo tackles and an interception in win at Buffalo (9/2)... At least five tackles in first five home games, including season-high eight, including four solo, in home win vs. Elon (10/29)... Six tackles, including four solo, in comeback victory at New Hampshire (11/12). 2015: CAA All-Academic Team … Played in all 11 games with 10 starts … Totaled 58 tackles, including 45 solo … Also forced a fumble, logged an interception, and had six pass breakups … Recorded a season-high 11 tackles (10 solo) vs. New Hampshire (Nov. 14) … Brought down nine (seven solo) at Stony Brook (Nov. 21) … Forced a fumble and had seven tackles (five solo) in win at Delaware (Nov. 7) … Nabbed an interception, broke up two passes, and totaled six unassisted tackles at Richmond (Oct. 31). 2014: CAA Academic All-Conference Team … Played in all 12 games … Totaled 48 tackles, including 32 solo … Broke up eight passes, including a season-high four vs. Richmond (Oct. 11), and also logged an interception vs. the Spiders … Recorded a season-high 10 tackles (5 solo) vs. Delaware (Nov. 8) … Brought down nine each vs. Richmond and Colgate (Oct. 25).

99 ROBERTO ROENA 6-3 • 247 • RFr. • DL • Middleburg Heights, Ohio (St. Edward) 2016: CAA All-Conference Academic Team... Redshirt season. HIGH SCHOOL: Two-year varsity football letterwinner … Helped the Eagles to backto-back state championships at the division one level, compiling a 27-3 two-year record … Recorded 65 tackles, 6.5 sacks, and 29 QB hurries, leading St. Edward to a 14-1 record as a senior … Member of the school’s Student Ambassador and Diversity Retreat programs … Active in a number of community service projects, helping raise money for children’s cancer and working a football camp for children with disabilities.

PERSONAL: Son of Roberto Roena and Lynnette Rosario … Has one sister, Paloma HIGH SCHOOL: Helped DeMatha win the 2013 Washington Catholic Athletic Hsu … Intends to major in business administration. Conference (WCAC) title … Earned second-team All-WCAC honors as a senior defensive back … Named first-team All-WCAC in 2012 and earned his team’s Most Valuable Defensive Player award … Totaled five interceptions, three fumble recoveries, two blocked field goals, and a blocked punt as a senior … Accrued 11 interceptions, including two for a touchdown, seven fumble recoveries in his career … Served as 2013-14 Vice President in DeMatha’s Student Government. PERSONAL: Son of Rayna and James Robinson … Has one brother, James … Intends to major in criminal justice.

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74 TRISTAN SOKACH-MINNICK

6-2 • 276 • RFr. • OL • Largo, Md. (St. John’s)

6-0 • 205 • Fr. • LS • West Pittston, Pa. (Wyoming Area)

HIGH SCHOOL: Team captain … Named USA Today First-Team All-USA Washington D.C. … All-DC State Athletic Association … First-team All-WCAC.

High School: Played football, track and wrestling at Wyoming Area in Pennsylvania... Team’s three-time special teams player of the year and one-time comeback player of the year... Team captain as a senior... Member of the Boy Scouts.

PERSONAL: Son of Ronn and Arianna Royster … Intends to major in business.

Personal: Plans to major in environmental science... Son of Donnie Minnick and Marybeth Sokach... Has two brothers, Stephen and Blaise.

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53 RYAN SOLT

6-1 • 223 • Sr. • LB • Bronx, N.Y. (Iona Prep)

6-2 • 290 • Fr. • OL • Hardin, Pa. (James M. Coughlin)

PRE-UALBANY: Played two years at Urbana University... Earned 47 total tackles as a sophomore, including 2.5 for loss, plus a sack and an interception.

High School: Four-year letterwinner at James M. Coughlin High... Ranked #20 recruit in state of Pennsylvania by 247Sports.com... 2015 and 2016 First Team All-Pennsylvania player... Two-time all-district and all-conference player, blocking for a pair of 1,000-yard rushers... Team captain as a senior, named 2016 team MVP.

HIGH SCHOOL: Played football at Iona Prep... Earned all-league honors as a senior in 2012. PERSONAL: Intended major is art... Son of Ray and Rebecca Sheppard... Has two brothers, Qaadir and Ajani.

Personal: Plans to major in criminal justice... Son of Ronald and Linda Solt... Has three sisters, Kierra, Lauren and Kennedy... Father, Ron Solt, spent nine years in the National Football League.

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34 SOLOMON SIMAY

5-7 • 169 • R-Fr. • S • Cincinnati, Ohio (St. Xavier)

5-8 • 173 • Fr. • WR • Lorton, Va. (SCHS)

2016: Did not see game action.

High School: Played four years at SCHS, helping Stallions to combined 38-5 record in four years... 2016 first team all-conference and all-region honorable mention... Earned two team awards, 2016 Outstanding Running Back and 2013 Most Improved Player... Finished high school career with 1,300 rushing yards and 14 touchdowns. Personal: Plans to major in engineering... Son of James and Symore Simay... Has a brother, Nicholas, and a sister, Jahnee.

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10 NEVEN SUSSMAN

6-3 • 216 • RJr. • PK • Erie, Pa. (McDowell)

6-3 • 218 • Jr. • QB • Sandy Springs, Md. (Sherwood)

2016: CAA Academic All-Conference Team... UAlbany’s primary kicker throughout the season... Converted all 29 extra point attempts and 13-of-21 field goals, finishing second on the team in points scored with 68... UAlbany’s kickoff kicker, averaging 58.5 yards per kick on 54 kickoffs for total of 3,157 yards and 13 touchbacks... 6-for-6 on extra points plus a 42yard field goal in home win over Holy Cross... 3-for-4 on field goals plus 3-for-3 on extra points for 12 points vs. Richmond (10/8)... Perfect 2-for-2 on field goals and 3-for-3 on extra points

2016: CAA Academic All-Conference Team... UAlbany’s primary quarterback, starting nine games... Finished with 1,017 passing yards with seven passing touchdowns, 121 rushing yards and a rushing touchdown... Led UAlbany to victory over BCS-opponent Buffalo (9/2), passing 14-for-21 for 113 yards and two touchdowns... Went 8-for-12 in the air with 183 yards and two touchdowns in home win vs. Holy Cross... 211 passing yards, two total touchdowns vs. Richmond (10/8)... 187 yards passing and 75 yards rushing at Maine (10/15).

in win over Elon (10/29).

2014: Redshirt season.

2015: CAA All-Academic Team … Played in 10 games with four starts … Totaled 442 passing yards and two touchdowns, completing 42-of-105 pass attempts … Rushed 48 times, totaling 105 yards on the ground and two touchdowns … Threw for a season-high 170 yards and two touchdowns at Richmond (Oct. 31), completing 14of-35 passes, while also rushing for a touchdown … Broke 100 passing yards again vs. New Hampshire (Nov. 14), going 9-for-23 for 136 yards, including a season-long 30-yard pass … Also rushed for a touchdown vs. the Wildcats, carrying the ball 13 times for 75 yards.

HIGH SCHOOL: Four-year letterwinner at McDowell … Named first-team all-region and a Erie Times News All-Star … Punted 36 times and averaged 37.4 yards per punt as a senior … Made 37-of-39 PATs and 4-of-8 field goal attempts … In his career, averaged 37 yards per punt and pinned 16 inside the 20, while making 87of-96 point-after attempts and 9-of-18 field goals … Team captain.

HIGH SCHOOL: Team captain for the Warriors’ football team … Totaled 1,565 passing yards and 15 touchdowns, completing 109-of-197 passes as a senior … Also rushed for 500 yards and five touchdowns on 99 carries … Earned first-team all-county and All-Gazette honorable mention honors … A consensus all-state honorable mention … Team MVP … National Honor Society member.

PERSONAL: Son of Jeanene and Donald Stark … Has one sister, Morgan … Intends to major in political science.

PERSONAL: Son of Dr. Michael and Karen Sussman … Has one brother, Noah, and a sister, Katish … Intends to major in business.

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59 DASHARNTE THOMPSON

6-1 • 194 • RFr. • WR • South Glens Falls, N.Y. (South Glens Falls)

5-11 • 228 • RJr. • LB • Olney, Md. (Our Lady of Good Counsel)

2015: CAA All-Academic Team … Played in five games … Kicked off 13 times, totaling 726 yards for an average of 55.8 yards per kick … Kicked off a season-high five times at Richmond (Oct. 31), averaging 55.6 yards … Averaged 57.8 yards per kickoff on four kicks with a touchback in win at Delaware (Nov. 7) … Had a seasonlong kick of 65-yards for a touchback at Stony Brook (Nov. 21).

2016: Redshirt season.

2016: CAA Academic All-Conference Team... Appeared in first game of season at Buffalo, recording four solo tackles (9/2). 2015: Played in 10 games with seven starts … Ranked third on the team with 69 tackles, including 39 solo … Logged five tackles for a loss of 17 total yards … Recorded a season-high 13 tackles (seven solo), including two for a loss at Stony Brook (Nov. 21) … Brought down 12 (nine solo) and recovered a fumble vs. New Hampshire (Nov. 14) … Totaled nine tackles (four solo) vs. Maine (Oct. 10) and eight each at James Madison (Sept. 19) and Richmond (Oct. 31) … Forced a fumble and had four unassisted tackles at Holy Cross (Oct. 3). 2014: Redshirt season. HIGH SCHOOL: A two-year letterwinner at Our Lady of Good Counsel … Helped the Falcons to back-to-back WCAC championships in 2011 (12-0) and 2012 (11-1) … Earned first-team all-conference, first-team all-county, first-team All-State Private Schools, and first-team All-USA Today D.C … As a senior, totaled over 50 tackles, including over 20 for a loss and four sacks … Also intercepted a pass and forced a fumble … Team captain. PERSONAL: Son of Sharnette Robinson and David Thompson … Has two brothers, David and D’Angelo.

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1 TY TOBIAS

6-2 • 215 • RFr. • QB • Johnson City, N.Y. (Johnson City)

5-9 • 158 • So. • CB • Oxon Hill, Md. (Potomac)

2016: Redshirt season. HIGH SCHOOL: Two-year team captain … Earned three varsity football letters … Two-year all-section selection … Ernie Davis All-Star Game participant … Wildcat Award winner for leadership … Member of National Honor Society … Student Government Class President … Also competed in basketball. PERSONAL: Son of John and Laurie Thompson … Intends to major in business.

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2016: Played in eight games in UAlbany secondary, tallying five tackles... Had three tackles, including two solo, in win vs. Holy Cross (9/17). HIGH SCHOOL: Three-year team captain … Earned four varsity football letters … Helped the Wolverines win the 2A county and regional titles … 2015 DMV Elite All-State second team and two-time All-Met honorable mention … US Army All-American Combine Invitee and Rivals 250 Underclassmen Challenge Invitee … Also competed in basketball … Member of National Honor Society. PERSONAL: Son of Thomas Tobias Jr. and Kimberly Bennett … Has three brothers, Thomas Tobias III, Aiden Bennett, and Jordan Tobias, and two sisters, Kaylin and Zarriah Tobias … Intends to major in accounting.

6-3 • 197 • Fr. • WR • Baltimore, Md. (McDonogh) High School: Football, basketball and track athlete at McDonogh High... Named to 2016 Senior Under Armour Elite 100 in Maryland, helping McDonogh to as high as #2 ranking in the state in 2015 and 2016... Named Second Team All-Metro in 2016 as a senior captain with three interceptions... Team captain as a senior..

95 FOUSSENIE TRAORE 6-1 • 272 • RJr. • DL • Washington, D.C. (Friendship Collegiate Academy) 2016: Played in all 11 games on the defensive line... Had at least one tackle in six games, including a tackle for loss at Maine (10/15).

Personal: Son of Myron Thornes and Shantelle Capers... Has two brothers, Myles and Jaidyn, and a sister, Londyne.

2015: Did not see game action. 2014: Redshirt season. HIGH SCHOOL: Played a key role on Friendship Collegiate Academy’s defensive line.

90 DAESEAN TIMMONS 5-11 • 273 • RSr. • DL • Baltimore, Md. (DeMatha Catholic)

PERSONAL: Son of Idia Traore … Intends to major in computer science.

2016: CAA Academic All-Conference Team... Fixture of UAlbany defensive line, compiling 46 total tackles, five tackles for loss and two forced fumbles in 10 games... At least three tackles in nine games... Six tackles each in four consecutive games, adding 1.5 tackles for loss vs. Saint Francis (9/24) and at Villanova (10/22)... Seven tackles and 0.5 sacks in win at New Hampshire (11/12).

66 HUNTER VERDI 6-5 • 330 • Fr. • OL • Plantsville, Conn. (Cheshire Academy) High School: Multi-sport athlete in football, wrestling, baseball, lacrosse and track at Cheshire Academy... Helped football team to 31-9 record in four years... Honored as the top offensive lineman at the academy.

2015: CAA All-Academic Team … Played in eight games … Totaled six tackles (three solo) … Recorded two unassisted tackles, including one for a loss, and forced a fumble in UAlbany’s win over Rhode Island (Sept. 12) … Logged a pair of tackles (one solo) at Holy Cross (Oct. 3) … Had one tackle vs. Maine (Oct. 10).

Personal: Planning to major in business administration... Son of Todd and Heather Verdi... Has two brothers, Zach and TJ... Brother, Zach, also plays for UAlbany.

2014: Played in all 12 games … Totaled 23 tackles, including seven solo … Recorded a season-high five tackles in win over Stony Brook (Nov. 22) … Brought down three in four different games. 2013: Redshirt season. HIGH SCHOOL: Earned four varsity football letters … Totaled 181 tackles, including 128 solo, 38 tackles for a loss, and 15 sacks in his career … As a senior, he recorded 74 solos tackles, 26 for a loss, and nine sacks … Earned first team all-conference honors as a senior and third-team recognition as a junior … Helped the Stags to a WCAC Championship title in 2012 … Name DeMatha Catholic’s MVP for 2012.

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3 JUSTIN WALKER

6-1 • 265 • Fr. • DL • Plantsville, Conn. (Cheshire Academy)

6-0 • 227 • Jr. • LB • Plantsville, Conn. (Cheshire Academy)

High School: Lettered four years in football and track at the Cheshire Academy... Helped team to an 8-2 record and Wayne Sanbor Bowl championship in his senior season... Two-time team captain, earning the 2016-17 coaches award... Earned All-New England honors in track.

JUCO: Played two years at Lackawanna College... Starter as a sophomore, earning 49 total tackles, eight tackles for loss, 5.5 sacks and an interception, helping team to 10-1 record, including a #4 record in NJCAA play. High School: Team captain as a senior, earning All-Hudson Valley league honors.

Personal: Plans to major in biology/premedicine... Son of Todd and Heather Verdi... Has two brothers, Hunter and TJ... Brother, Hunter, also plays for UAlbany.

Personal: Joined UAlbany in the spring of 2017.

92 MAZON WALKER

13 TIM VOORHIS

5-9 • 251 • Fr. • DL • Huber Heights, Ohio (Anthony Wayne)

5-7 • 170 • RSo. • WR • Queensbury, N.Y. (Morrisville State) High School: Competed in football, basketball and track & field at Anthony Wayne High... Third Team All-Ohio and First Team AllSouthwest District lineman as a senior team captain with 76 tackles, nine sacks and three fumbles forced... Completed high school career with 156 tackles, 19 sacks, five forced fumbles and three fumble recoveries... Helped Wayne become 2016 Dayton Football Team of the Year... Competed in shot put, earning four topthree finishes in outdoor season... Member of the National Honor Society in high school.

PRE-UALBANY: Played a year at Morrisville State in central New York... Played in eight games as a wide receiver and kick returner, finishing with 90 all-purpose yards. HIGH SCHOOL: Four-year letter letterwinner at Queensbury, helping team to combined 37-8 record in four years... Earned 12 touchdowns as a senior, earning all-league and all-area honors... Helped Queenbury win the 2013 NYS championship. PERSONAL: Intended major is English... Son of Peter and Wendy Voorhis... Has two brothers, Nevin and Zack.

Personal: Plans to major in pharmacy... Son of Max and Joy Walker... Has a brother, Myyles.

31 ISAIAH WATSON

71 TIM WADE 6-3 • 281 • RSr. • OL • Middletown, N.Y. (Middletown)

6-2 • 221 • Fr. • LB • Hammonton, N.J. (Cedar Creek) High School: Lettered in football, basketball and track at Cedar Creek... Led Cedar Creek to state title game appearance in 2016 and South Jersey Group II title in 2015, finishing a combined 20-4 in those two years... Two-time all-conference player and 2016 Second Team Press of Atlantic City All-Star... Played linebacker, running back and wide receiver in high school... Senior team captain.

2016: Played all 11 games on the offensive line for UAlbany. 2015: Started all 11 games. 2014: Played in one game. 2013: Redshirt season. HIGH SCHOOL: A three-sport athlete at Middletown, competing in football, wrestling, and track … An all-section selection as a defensive end in 2012 … Named the team’s 2012 football MVP … Two-year team captain … Recorded 30 wins in his senior wrestling season.

Personal: Undecided on a major... Son of Kenney Watson... Has three brothers, Silas, Elijah and Darius, and three sisters, Tyshira, Sye’arra and Ashlyn.

PERSONAL: Son of De’Edgra and Timothy Wade … Has four sisters – Raven, Kiyondra, Deionna, and Janiya … Human biology major.

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86 LJ WESNESKI

23 JOSH WYNN

6-2 • 211 • Fr. • TE • Plymouth, Pa. (Wyoming Valley West)

6-3 • 199 • Jr. • S • Albany, N.Y. (Christian Brothers Academy)

2016: Redshirt season. HIGH SCHOOL: Team captain … Three-year varsity letterwinner … Helped the Spartans win three straight Wyoming Valley Conference Championships, and District 2 Championships in 2013 and 2015 … 2015 PIAA All-State AAAA tight end … Named Coaches all-scholastic team, Times Leader first-team tight end, Citizen’s Voice first-team, NEPA Football Wyoming Valley Conference Big School first-team, NEPA Football all-district first-team, and WNEP Super 16 Dream Team in 2014 and 2015 … 2014 PIAA All-State AAAA honorable mention tight end … Earned the team’s Offensive MVP award as both a junior and senior … Totaled 24 touchdowns, 78 receptions and 1,346 receiving yards in his career, including nine touchdowns, 498 yards and 27 receptions as a senior … Member of the Future Business Leaders of America … Also competed in baseball and hockey. PERSONAL: Son of Larry and Barbara Wesneski … Has one brother, Josh, and one sister, Alexandria … Intends to major in business administration.

2016: UAlbany’s starting free safety... Fourth on the team with 81 total tackles, adding 1.5 sacks, a forced fumble and fumble recovery... 10 games with at least five tackles... Recorded 10 tackles and recovered own forced fumble in win vs. Saint Francis (9/24)... Season-high 14 tackles vs. Richmond (10/8), followed by 11 at Maine (10/15)... Five solo tackles for six total in victory at New Hampshire (11/12). 015: Played in eight games … Totaled seven tackle, including three solo … Recorded a season-high three tackles at Richmond (Oct. 31). HIGH SCHOOL: Played three seasons of varsity football at CBA … Helped the Brothers win the 2013 Section 2 Class AA Championship, played at Bob Ford Field … Totaled 174 tackles, 11 interceptions, and two forced fumbles in his career … Logged 84 tackles, four interceptions, and forced two fumbles as a senior … Named first-team all-conference and selected to the Class AA Section 2 Coaches Team. PERSONAL: Born March 31, 1996 … Son of William and Eileen Wynn … Has three brothers (Zach, Cam, and Michael) and three sisters (Sierra, Tyler, Alexis). Brother Cam is also a member of the UAlbany football team … Undecided on major.

93 ANTOINE WHITE 6-2 • 280 • RJr. • DL • Millville, N.J. (Penn State)

50 DAMIAN YOUNG

Penn State: At Penn State for three years, playing in final two... Played on defensive line as a redshirt sophomore, playing in the Rose Bowl with Penn State finishing 11-3... Tallied 29 tackles, three tackles for loss and 2.5 sacks in two seasons.

6-0 • 219 • RSr. • LB • Groton, N.Y. (Groton) 2016: Played in eight games, recording a solo tackle vs. Richmond (10/8). 2015: Played in nine games … Totaled two tackles, including one solo vs. New Hampshire (Nov. 14).

High School: Three-year letterwinner at Melville High... South Jersey Defensive Player of the Year as a senior with 70 tackles and two interceptions... Three-time all-league player... Named top-50 defensive tackle by Rivals.

2014: CAA Academic All-Conference Team … Played in 11 games … Totaled 15 tackles, including six solo … Intercepted a pass for three yards in win over Columbia (Sept. 27) … Recorded a season-high seven tackles (2 solo) in

Personal: Son of Corey and Stacy White... Has a brother, Da’mir. victory over Colgate (Oct. 25).

55 BRADY WISNIEWSKI 6-2 • 205 • RFr. • LB • Endwell, N.Y. (Maine-Endwell) HIGH SCHOOL: Lettered in football, lacrosse and wrestling at Maine-Endwell High.

2013: Redshirt season. HIGH SCHOOL: Helped Groton to division titles in 2009, 2010, and 2012, as well as a Section IV and regional championship in ’09 … Named the Indians’ 2012 Defensive MVP and 2010 Defensive Back of the Year … Two-year team captain. PERSONAL: Son of Dulcie Turner … Has one brother, Isiah, and one sister, Iyana … Undecided on major.

PERSONAL: Plans to major in biochemistry... Son of Steve and Holly Wisniewski... Has a brother, Alec, and a sister, Sydney.

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2016 COMBINED STATISTICS

UAlbany Combined Team Statistics (as of Jun 24, 2017) Final Record: 7-4, 4-4 CAA All games

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Date Sep 02, 2016 Sep 10, 2016 Sep 17, 2016 Sep 24, 2016 Oct 08, 2016 Oct 15, 2016 Oct 22, 2016 Oct 29, 2016 Nov 05, 2016 Nov 12, 2016 Nov 19, 2016

Opponent at Buffalo at Rhode Island HOLY CROSS SAINT FRANCIS (PA.) #6 RICHMOND at Maine at #16 Villanova ELON DELAWARE at #21 New Hampshire STONY BROOK

Rushing

Ibitokun-Hanks Dione Alston Kendall Rodgers Neven Sussman DJ Crook Total Opponents Passing

Neven Sussman Will Brunson DJ Crook Total Opponents Receiving

J. Crockett Zee Roberson A. Manzo-Lewis Austin Ellis Dione Alston Jerah Reeves Ibitokun-Hanks Brad Harris Tre Hopkins Nic Ketter Kendall Rodgers Total Opponents Field Goals

Ethan Stark Scoring

Ibitokun-Hanks Ethan Stark J. Crockett Rayshan Clark Zee Roberson M. Nicastro Brad Harris A. Manzo-Lewis Nic Ketter Will Brunson Neven Sussman Dione Alston Julian Cox TEAM Total Opponents Score by Quarters UAlbany Opponents

att

Score 22-16 35-7 45-28 20-9 30-36 16-20 13-24 27-3 17-33 36-25 13-6

W W W W L L L W L W W

gain loss

net avg

Att. 18657 4511 8040 6309 9208 10443 5109 3916 4412 7012 3836

effic comp-att-int

no.

yds

11 19 373 8 18 302 11 16 237 11 16 173 10 13 80 8 7 94 11 7 42 1 1 35 5 1 9 11 1 6 8 1 6 11 100 1357 11 178 2055 fg

avg

pct. 01-19

16 - 13-21 3 3 2 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 - 33 13-21 23 15-19 1st

37 32

65 127.4 54 19.1 12 19.2 22 12.1 8 12.0 65 168.0 44 177.6 td

lg avg/g

7 1 0 8 9

51 101.7 26 71.2 23 55.0 51 123.4 55 186.8

lg avg/g

3 2 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0 8 9

7-8

51 33.9 49 37.8 45 21.5 32 15.7 36 8.0 26 11.8 15 3.8 35 35.0 9 1.8 6 0.5 6 0.8 51 123.4 55 186.8

30-39

3-7

40-49

2-4

Interceptions

lg blk

50-99

1-2

1-3

3rd

- - 1 - - - 1 1 - - 1-1 - 2-3 - - - 3 3-4 - -

4th

48 105 47 29

10 16

pts

- 96 - 68 - 20 - 18 - 12 - 12 8 8 6 6 6 6 6 1 2 1 274 1 207

Total 274 207

5 4 3 2 1 1 1

Punting

no.

Kick Returns

no.

Cameron Wynn Total Opponents

6 6 27

Dione Alston Kareem Brown A. Manzo-Lewis Eli Mencer Nic Ketter Power Lawrence Cory Parker Cameron Wynn Kendall Rodgers Total Opponents Ibitokun-Hanks Dione Alston J. Crockett Zee Roberson A. Manzo-Lewis Total Opponents

19 7 2 2 1 1 1 1 1 35 37

M. Nicastro

Tackles Sacks G r tot e a t tfl/yds Danes • no-yds

126

3.0-6

0.5-2

87 25 134 0 -4 0 0

17.4 6.2 44.7 0.0 -4.0 0.0 0.0

rush

rcv

g plays

11 10 4 10 8 11 11

18.3 20.7 7.5 24.0 6.0 9.0 4.0 0.0 25.0 17.1 18.3 pr

fc i20 50+ blk

7 20 12

0 0 0

23 23 10

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

29 43 9 27 6 9 4 0 25 43 83

total avg/g

0 0 0 1443 131.2 0 347 0 618 61.8 0 0 0 366 33.3 0 0 0 302 37.8 0 15 0 252 22.9 39 599 242 4085 371.4 84 677 108 4878 443.5 rush

pass

total avg/g

247 1401 0 1401 127.4 241 121 1017 1138 113.8 58 -9 285 276 69.0 27 191 0 191 19.1 53 154 0 154 19.2 646 1848 1357 3205 291.4 782 1954 2055 4009 364.5

Fumbles 2Pass 0 1defense 7 F oqbh o t brcv-yds all int-yds brup

3-134

36 14 80 0 0 0 0 4

yds avg

347 145 15 48 6 9 4 0 25 599 677

OPP 205 103 87 15 1954 462 4.2 177.6 13 2055 178-320-17 6.4 11.5 186.8 9 4009 5.1 364.5 37-677 27-84 11-108 25-15 63-542 50-38.5 31:10 60/167 10/24

tb td

39 6.5 39 6.5 84 3.1

Neutral 0-0 0-0 0-0

2 0 1 0 0 0 0

yds avg

11 1401 42 10 191 80 11 -7 373 8 0 302 11 0 237 11 1848 1357 11 1954 2055

Ibitokun-Hanks Neven Sussman Will Brunson Dione Alston Kendall Rodgers Total Opponents a

yds avg

60 2539 42.3 81

Punt Returns

All Purpose

Away 3-2 2-2 1-0

ALBANY 164 97 52 15 1848 439 4.2 168.0 19 1357 100-207-11 6.6 13.6 123.4 8 3205 5.0 291.4 35-599 6-39 17-242 13-5 57-492 60-42.3 28:50 38/137 6/12

no. yds avg

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Total Offense

U n i v ## e rDefensive s i t yLeaders a t A l b agpn yua •

Home 4-2 2-2 2-0

no.

Rayshan Clark Mason Gray M. Nicastro Jamal Robinson Kyle Sakowski Kareem Brown Rocco Marucci

PAT rush rcv pass dxp saf

29-29 29-29 20-20 74 83

20-29

kick

2nd

yds

45.8 1017 55.6 285 57.1 55 48.3 1357 55.6 2055

19.6 16.8 14.8 10.8 6.2 13.4 6.0 35.0 9.0 6.0 6.0 13.6 11.5

13-21 61.9 0-0 td

pct

105.50 71-155-8 102.76 25-45-3 123.14 4-7-0 105.50 100-207-11 108.22 178-320-17

Overall 7-4 4-4 3-0

Team Statistics FIRST DOWNS Rushing Passing Penalty RUSHING YARDAGE Rushing Attempts Average Per Rush Average Per Game TDs Rushing PASSING YARDAGE Comp-Att-Int Average Per Pass Average Per Catch Average Per Game TDs Passing TOTAL OFFENSE Average Per Play Average Per Game KICK RETURNS: #-Yards PUNT RETURNS: #-Yards INT RETURNS: #-Yards FUMBLES-LOST PENALTIES-Yards PUNTS-AVG TIME OF POSSESSION/Game 3RD-DOWN Conversions 4TH-DOWN Conversions

lg avg/g

11 247 1438 37 1401 5.7 16 10 27 195 4 191 7.1 1 8 53 166 12 154 2.9 0 10 86 326 205 121 1.4 1 1 5 15 3 12 2.4 0 11 439 2179 331 1848 4.2 19 11 462 2179 225 1954 4.2 13 10 4 1 11 11

Record: All games Conference Non-Conference

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UAlbany Overall Team Statistics (as of Jun 24, 2017) All games Team Statistics

ALBANY

SCORING Points Per Game Points Off Turnovers FIRST DOWNS Rushing Passing Penalty RUSHING YARDAGE Yards gained rushing Yards lost rushing Rushing Attempts Average Per Rush Average Per Game TDs Rushing PASSING YARDAGE Comp-Att-Int Average Per Pass Average Per Catch Average Per Game TDs Passing TOTAL OFFENSE Total Plays Average Per Play Average Per Game KICK RETURNS: #-Yards PUNT RETURNS: #-Yards INT RETURNS: #-Yards KICK RETURN AVERAGE PUNT RETURN AVERAGE INT RETURN AVERAGE FUMBLES-LOST PENALTIES-Yards Average Per Game PUNTS-Yards Average Per Punt Net punt average KICKOFFS-Yards Average Per Kick Net kick average TIME OF POSSESSION/Game 3RD-DOWN Conversions 3rd-Down Pct 4TH-DOWN Conversions 4th-Down Pct SACKS BY-Yards MISC YARDS TOUCHDOWNS SCORED FIELD GOALS-ATTEMPTS ON-SIDE KICKS RED-ZONE SCORES RED-ZONE TOUCHDOWNS PAT-ATTEMPTS ATTENDANCE Games/Avg Per Game Neutral Site Games Score by Quarters UAlbany Opponents

274 24.9 54 164 97 52 15 1848 2179 331 439 4.2 168.0 19 1357 100-207-11 6.6 13.6 123.4 8 3205 646 5.0 291.4 35-599 6-39 17-242 17.1 6.5 14.2 13-5 57-492 44.7 60-2539 42.3 39.6 55-3196 58.1 39.9 28: 50 38/137 28% 6/12 50% 22-122 -9 33 13-21 0-1 (27-39) 69% (17-39) 44% (29-29) 100% 35721 6/5954

1st 2nd

37 32

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3rd

4th

48 105 47 29

10 16

OPP

207 18.8 27 205 103 87 15 1954 2179 225 462 4.2 177.6 13 2055 178-320-17 6.4 11.5 186.8 9 4009 782 5.1 364.5 37-677 27-84 11-108 18.3 3.1 9.8 25-15 63-542 49.3 50-1923 38.5 35.7 44-2388 54.3 38.4 31: 10 60/167 36% 10/24 42% 34-211 0 23 15-19 0-1 (30-37) 81% (18-37) 49% (20-20) 100% 45732 5/9146 0/0

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UAlbany Team Game-by-Game (as of Jun 24, 2017) All games TEAM STATISTICS Date

Sep 02 Sep 10 Sep 17 Sep 24 Oct 08 Oct 15 Oct 22 Oct 29 Nov 05 Nov 12 Nov 19 UAlbany Opponents

Opponent

Rushing yds td

no.

at Buffalo at Rhode Island HOLY CROSS SAINT FRANCIS (PA.) RICHMOND at Maine at Villanova ELON DELAWARE at New Hampshire STONY BROOK

33 125 1 52 252 3 43 220 4 36 168 1 34 92 2 38 148 1 35 108 1 56 288 1 27 88 1 46 295 4 39 64 0 439 1848 19 462 1954 13

no.

Receiving yds td

33 14 113 28 6 62 40 8 183 54 7 83 19 13 211 22 10 187 65 9 53 23 5 34 33 6 148 44 12 146 12 10 137 65 100 1357 44 178 2055

2 0 2 1 1 0 0 0 1 1 0 8 9

Passing cmp-att-int yds

35 14-21-0 113 23 6-16-1 62 49 8-12-0 183 30 7-15-1 83 51 13-35-2 211 45 10-26-1 187 20 9-18-1 53 9 5-9-0 34 50 6-13-2 148 22 12-20-0 146 26 10-22-3 137 51 100-207-11 1357 55 178-320-17 2055

2 0 2 1 1 0 0 0 1 1 0 8 9

35 23 49 30 51 45 20 9 50 22 26 51 55

Kick Returns no. yds td lg

5 123 1 16 4 91 1 27 5 82 3 31 2 27 2 39 5 76 4 65 3 22 35 599 37 677

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

43 16 29 27 27 16 14 26 25 25 19 43 83

Punt Returns no. yds td lg

0 2 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 0 1 6 27

0 3 0 0 8 23 0 0 5 0 0 39 84

tot off

0 0 238 0 3 314 0 0 403 0 0 251 0 8 303 0 23 335 0 0 161 0 0 322 0 5 236 0 0 441 0 0 201 0 23 3205 0 10 4009

Games: 11 • Avg/rush: 4.2 • Avg/catch: 13.6 • Pass effic: 105.50 • KR avg: 17.1 • PR avg: 6.5 • All purpose avg/game: 371.4 • Total offense avg/gm: 291.4 Date

Opponent

Date

Opponent

Sep 02 at Buffalo Sep 10 at Rhode Island Sep 17 HOLY CROSS Sep 24 SAINT FRANCIS (PA.) Oct 08 RICHMOND Oct 15 at Maine Oct 22 at Villanova Oct 29 ELON Nov 05 DELAWARE Nov 12 at New Hampshire Nov 19 STONY BROOK UAlbany Opponents

52 36 43 27 45 20 41 24 35 51 29 403 330 no.

7 7 4 5 6 7 7 5 2 4 6 60 50

Tackles a total

36 20 56 68 56 56 52 48 62 18 40 512 411

88 56 99 95 101 76 93 72 97 69 69 915 741

yds

5.0-22 4.0-18 5.0-22 3.0-6 7.0-25 3.0-4 8.0-31 5.0-13 1.0-2 7.0-31 5.0-15 53.0-189 73.0-296

avg

315 288 165 198 243 294 277 205 101 135 318 2539 1923

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tfl-yds

45.0 41.1 41.2 39.6 40.5 42.0 39.6 41.0 50.5 33.8 53.0 42.3 38.5

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3.0-18 1.0-7 3.0-17 0.0-0 3.0-16 0.0-0 4.0-20 2.0-9 0.0-0 4.0-27 2.0-8 22.0-122 34.0-211

Punting

long

57 55 55 44 56 52 48 57 53 44 81 81 63

Fumble ff fr-yds

blkd

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

1 2 3 2 2 1 1 1 0 1 2 16 8 tb

0 1 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 4 5

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Pass Defense blkd int-yds qbh brup kick

1-0 1-0 3-6 2-16 1-0 1-0 2-40 1-12 1-0 0-0 2-2 15-76 5-6

3-34 3-106 1-10 2-0 2-36 1-0 0-0 1-36 0-0 1-14 3-6 17-242 11-108

50+

0 0 0 1 1 4 0 0 0 0 1 7 20

1 2 1 0 1 3 0 1 1 0 2 12 5

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i20

1 2 2 2 2 4 2 1 0 1 3 20 11

1 0 6 3 2 0 0 2 0 2 5 21 6

4 1 6 4 3 7 1 2 0 4 3 35 32

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1

PAT Attempts kick rush rcv saf

2-2 5-5 6-6 2-2 3-3 0-0 1-1 3-3 2-2 4-4 1-1 29-29 20-20

Field Goals

md-att

0-2 0-0 1-2 2-3 3-4 2-3 0-0 2-2 1-1 0-1 2-3 13-21 15-19

long blkd

0 0 42 37 45 39 0 23 36 0 50 50 50

0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0

no.

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1

1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 3 0

0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 1

Kickoffs

yds

4 244 6 374 8 466 5 278 5 293 4 236 2 135 6 351 5 281 6 282 4 256 55 3196 44 2388

avg

61.0 62.3 58.2 55.6 58.6 59.0 67.5 58.5 56.2 47.0 64.0 58.1 54.3

off t/o

7 0 10 3 3 3 7 14 0 0 7 54 27

1 1 4 0 2 0 2 0 0 0 3 13 4

pts

22 35 45 20 30 16 13 27 17 36 13 274 207 ob

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UAlbany Individual Season/Career Statistics (as of Jun 24, 2017) All games SEASON Rushing

Ibitokun-Hanks Dione Alston Kendall Rodgers Neven Sussman DJ Crook Cory Parker J. Crockett Will Brunson TEAM Total Opponents Passing

Neven Sussman Will Brunson DJ Crook Total Opponents Receiving

J. Crockett Zee Roberson A. Manzo-Lewis Austin Ellis Dione Alston Jerah Reeves Ibitokun-Hanks Brad Harris Tre Hopkins Kendall Rodgers Nic Ketter Total Opponents Total Offense

Ibitokun-Hanks Neven Sussman Will Brunson Dione Alston Kendall Rodgers DJ Crook Cory Parker J. Crockett TEAM Total Opponents

att

CAREER

gain loss

net avg

lg avg/g

11 247 1438 37 1401 5.7 16 10 27 195 4 191 7.1 1 8 53 166 12 154 2.9 0 10 86 326 205 121 1.4 1 1 5 15 3 12 2.4 0 7 1 0 4 -4 -4.0 0 11 2 2 9 -7 -3.5 0 4 13 37 46 -9 -0.7 1 4 5 0 11 -11 -2.2 0 11 439 2179 331 1848 4.2 19 11 462 2179 225 1954 4.2 13 gp

10 4 1 11 11 gp

effic comp-att-int

105.50 71-155-8 102.76 25-45-3 123.14 4-7-0 105.50 100-207-11 108.22 178-320-17

11 19 373 8 18 302 11 16 237 11 16 173 10 13 80 8 7 94 11 7 42 1 1 35 5 1 9 8 1 6 11 1 6 11 100 1357 11 178 2055

no.

yds

19.6 16.8 14.8 10.8 6.2 13.4 6.0 35.0 9.0 6.0 6.0 13.6 11.5

g plays

rush

pass

11 10 4 10 8 1 7 11 4 11 11

avg

pct

yds

45.8 1017 55.6 285 57.1 55 48.3 1357 55.6 2055 td

7 1 0 8 9

lg avg/g

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51 101.7 26 71.2 23 55.0 51 123.4 55 186.8

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loss

60 18 12 277 60 4 9 46

89.71 113-260-16 102.76 25-45-3 106.11 115-215-8

no.

20 19 22 11 21 8 22 24 5 8 35

22 20 4 21 8 11 21 20

gain

2070 261 166 503 232 0 2 37

effic comp-att-int

20 4 11

51 33.9 49 37.8 45 21.5 32 15.7 36 8.0 26 11.8 15 3.8 35 35.0 9 1.8 6 0.8 6 0.5 51 123.4 55 186.8

total avg/g

att

22 21 8 20 11 21 20 4

lg avg/g

3 2 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 8 9

247 1401 0 1401 127.4 241 121 1017 1138 113.8 58 -9 285 276 69.0 27 191 0 191 19.1 53 154 0 154 19.2 12 12 55 67 67.0 1 -4 0 -4 -0.6 2 -7 0 -7 -0.6 5 -11 0 -11 -2.8 646 1848 1357 3205 291.4 782 1954 2055 4009 364.5

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65 127.4 54 19.1 12 19.2 22 12.1 8 12.0 0 -0.6 2 -0.6 10 -2.2 0 -2.8 65 168.0 44 177.6

33 64 33 16 15 7 11 59 1 1 16

plays

351 394 58 45 53 260 1 2

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yds

522 733 424 173 88 94 67 921 9 6 227

rush

2010 226 -9 243 154 172 -4 -7

avg

15.8 11.5 12.8 10.8 5.9 13.4 6.1 15.6 9.0 6.0 14.2

pass

0 1459 285 0 0 1223 0 0

net

2010 243 154 226 172 -4 -7 -9

pct

43.5 55.6 53.5

3 4 4 0 0 0 0 5 0 0 4

total

2010 1685 276 243 154 1395 -4 -7

avg

5.7 5.4 2.9 1.7 3.8 -4.0 -3.5 -0.7

yds

1459 285 1223

51 49 45 32 36 26 15 57 9 6 41

18 1 0 3 2 0 0 1

avg/g

65 54 12 24 63 0 2 10

9 1 8

91.4 11.6 19.2 11.3 15.6 -0.2 -0.3 -2.2

51 26 49

avg/g

72.9 71.2 111.2

avg/g

26.1 38.6 19.3 15.7 4.2 11.8 3.0 38.4 1.8 0.8 6.5

avg/g

91.4 84.2 69.0 11.6 19.2 126.8 -0.2 -0.3

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UAlbany Individual Season/Career Statistics (as of Jun 24, 2017) All games SEASON Scoring

Ibitokun-Hanks Ethan Stark J. Crockett Rayshan Clark M. Nicastro Zee Roberson Brad Harris A. Manzo-Lewis Nic Ketter Julian Cox Neven Sussman Dione Alston Will Brunson TEAM Total Opponents

16 - 13-21 3 3 2 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 - 33 13-21 23 15-19

Punt Returns

no.

Kick Returns

no.

19 7 2 2 1 1 1 1 1 35 37

347 145 15 48 4 6 0 25 9 599 677

Interceptions

no.

5 4 3 2 1 1 1 17 11

87 25 134 0 -4 0 0 242 108

Fumble Returns

no.

Cameron Wynn Total Opponents Dione Alston Kareem Brown A. Manzo-Lewis Eli Mencer Cory Parker Nic Ketter Cameron Wynn Kendall Rodgers Power Lawrence Total Opponents Rayshan Clark Mason Gray M. Nicastro Jamal Robinson Kyle Sakowski Kareem Brown Rocco Marucci Total Opponents Brian Dolce Josh Wynn Julian Cox M. Nicastro Rayshan Clark Total Opponents

6 6 27

1 1 1 1 1 5 2

CAREER PAT rush rcv pass dxp saf

kick

29-29 29-29 20-20

1-3

- - 1 - - - 1 1 - - - 2-3 - - 1-1 - 3 3-4 - -

pts

- 96 - 68 - 20 - 18 - 12 - 12 8 8 6 6 6 6 6 1 2 1 274 1 207

PAT rush rcv pass dxp saf

kick

18 - 13-21 3 3 2 4 5 4 4 1 3 2 1 -

29-29 -

no.

avg

no.

avg

- - 1 - - - 1 1 - - - 2-3 - - 1-1

yds avg

2 0 1 0 0 0 0 3 1

36 14 80 0 0 0 0 80 43

no.

9 5 5 4 5 1 1

134 26 172 0 44 0 0

14.9 5.2 34.4 0.0 8.8 0.0 0.0

avg

2 0 1 0 0 0 0

36 14 80 0 24 0 0

yds avg

no.

yds

avg

39 6.5 39 6.5 84 3.1

6 16 12 40 2 76 6

18.3 20.7 7.5 24.0 4.0 6.0 0.0 25.0 9.0 17.1 18.3 17.4 6.2 44.7 0.0 -4.0 0.0 0.0 14.2 9.8 6.0 16.0 12.0 40.0 2.0 15.2 3.0

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0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

0 0 1 1 1 3 0

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23 23 10

29 43 9 27 4 6 0 25 9 43 83

56 7 2 2 3 3 1 1 1

6 16 12 40 2 40 3

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1 1 1 3 3

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yds

1168 145 15 48 14 17 0 25 9

yds

6 16 12 129 25

7.1

20.9 20.7 7.5 24.0 4.7 5.7 0.0 25.0 9.0

6.0 16.0 12.0 43.0 8.3

1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

0 0 1 1 1

pts

108 68 20 18 12 24 32 26 24 6 18 12 6

96 43 9 27 10 11 0 25 9

6 16 12 49 21

2 0 1 7 F o o t b a l l M e d i a G U I D E 39

2016 INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS UAlbany Individual Season/Career Statistics (as of Jun 24, 2017) All games SEASON All Purpose

Ibitokun-Hanks Dione Alston J. Crockett Zee Roberson A. Manzo-Lewis Kendall Rodgers Austin Ellis Kareem Brown M. Nicastro Neven Sussman Jerah Reeves Rayshan Clark Eli Mencer Cameron Wynn Brad Harris Mason Gray DJ Crook Nic Ketter Tre Hopkins Power Lawrence Kyle Sakowski Will Brunson TEAM Total Opponents Field Goals

Ethan Stark Total Opponents Punting

Jon Martin Total Opponents Kickoffs

Ethan Stark Jon Martin Total Opponents

rush

rcv

11 1401 42 10 191 80 11 -7 373 8 0 302 11 0 237 8 154 6 11 0 173 11 0 0 11 0 0 10 121 0 8 0 94 11 0 0 9 0 0 11 0 0 1 0 35 11 0 0 1 12 0 11 0 6 5 0 9 11 0 0 3 0 0 4 -9 0 4 -11 0 11 1848 1357 11 1954 2055

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 39 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 39 84

att good

21 21 19

CAREER

long

13 13 15

0 347 0 0 15 25 0 145 0 0 0 0 48 0 0 0 0 6 0 9 0 0 0 599 677

blkd

50 50 50

1 1 0 lg blk

60 2539 42.3 81 60 2539 42.3 81 50 1923 38.5 63

0 0 0

3 0 3 5

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67 88 522 733 424 6 173 0 0 0 94 0 0 0 921 0 0 227 9 0 0 0

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 57 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

att

good

long

blkd

no.

yds

no.

yds

67 3883 49 2707

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rcv

2010 243 -7 8 0 154 0 0 0 226 0 0 0 0 7 0 172 0 0 0 0 -9

244 9899

tb ob

54 3157 58.5 13 1 39 39.0 0 55 3196 58.1 13 44 2388 54.3 4

rush

22 21 20 19 22 8 11 11 36 20 8 46 9 18 24 22 11 35 5 22 22 4

no. yds avg

total avg/g

0 1443 131.2 0 618 61.8 0 366 33.3 0 302 37.8 0 252 22.9 0 185 23.1 0 173 15.7 0 145 13.2 134 134 12.2 0 121 12.1 0 94 11.8 87 87 7.9 0 48 5.3 0 39 3.5 0 35 35.0 25 25 2.3 0 12 12.0 0 12 1.1 0 9 1.8 0 9 0.8 -4 -4 -1.3 0 -9 -2.2 0 -11 -2.8 242 4085 371.4 108 4878 443.5

•

avg

40.6

avg

58.0 55.2

0 1168 0 0 15 25 0 145 0 0 0 95 48 0 0 0 0 17 0 9 0 0

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 172 0 0 134 0 0 0 26 0 0 0 0 44 0

total

2077 1499 515 741 439 185 173 145 172 226 94 229 48 57 928 26 172 244 9 9 44 -9

avg/g

94.4 71.4 25.8 39.0 20.0 23.1 15.7 13.2 4.8 11.3 11.8 5.0 5.3 3.2 38.7 1.2 15.6 7.0 1.8 0.4 2.0 -2.2

blk

15 1

3 0

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2016 INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS UAlbany Individual Season/Career Statistics (as of Jun 24, 2017) All games SEASON ## Defensive Leaders

11 44 9 23 8 25 36 90 81 6 15 22 54 12 27 94 51 52 30 95 35 59 67 49 48 32 3 29 19 4 55 28 79 33 50 98 5 62 71 TM 24 42

M. Nicastro Abner Logan M. Hoskins Josh Wynn Mason Gray Jamal Robinson Neil Morrison D. Timmons Brian Dolce Julian Cox Rayshan Clark Kareem Brown Nick Dillon Eli Mencer Kyle Sakowski Nick Griffin Nate Hatalsky Isaiah Powell Rocco Marucci F. Traore Ty Tobias D. Thompson Kevin Malloy A. Manzo-Lewis Prince Klutsey Marcel Ngachie Dione Alston Tyler Carswell Cameron Wynn J. Crockett Ben Pagan Cory Parker JP McCauley John Stycznski Damian Young Dean Grogg A. Asanpaola Paul Casanzio Tim Wade TEAM Ibitokun-Hanks Ethan Stark Total Opponents

CAREER a total

tfl sack int pbu

ff blk

11 51 75 126 3.0 0.5 3 2 3 1 11 36 60 96 6.0 2.0 . 1 2 . 11 31 51 82 11.0 7.0 . 1 . 3 11 36 45 81 2.0 1.5 . . 1 1 11 42 22 64 1.0 . 4 5 1 3 11 31 22 53 0.0 . 2 7 . . 11 24 25 49 4.5 1.0 . 2 1 . 10 14 32 46 5.0 0.5 . 2 . 2 11 17 28 45 5.5 2.0 . 2 1 . 11 16 25 41 1.5 0.5 . 2 1 . 11 21 19 40 3.5 . 5 7 2 1 11 22 16 38 2.0 . 1 3 . 1 11 6 21 27 0.5 . . . . . 9 5 14 19 1.0 1.5 . . 1 1 3 10 5 15 0.0 . 1 1 . . 10 4 9 13 3.5 3.0 . . 1 1 9 8 5 13 0.0 . . . . . 11 4 7 11 1.5 1.5 . . . 1 7 1 6 7 0.0 . 1 . . . 11 . 6 6 0.5 . . . . . 8 3 2 5 0.0 . . . . . 1 4 . 4 1.0 1.0 . . . . 11 3 1 4 0.0 . . . . . 11 3 . 3 0.0 . . . . . 4 2 1 3 0.0 . . . . . 2 . 3 3 0.0 . . . . . 10 1 1 2 0.0 . . . . . 7 . 2 2 0.0 . . . . . 11 1 1 2 0.0 . . . . . 11 . 2 2 0.0 . . . . . 2 1 1 2 0.0 . . . . . 7 1 . 1 0.0 . . . . . 9 . 1 1 0.0 . . . . . 1 . 1 1 0.0 . . . . . 8 1 . 1 0.0 . . . . . 6 1 . 1 0.0 . . . . . 5 . 1 1 0.0 . . . . . 11 . 1 1 0.0 . . . . . 11 . 1 1 0.0 . . . . . 4 1 . 1 0.0 . . . 1 1 11 1 . 1 0.0 . . . . . 11 1 . 1 0.0 . . . . . 11 403 512 915 53 22 17 35 15 16 11 330 411 741 73 34 11 32 5 8

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total

22 16

1 1

. .

1 1

36 136 174 11 36 60 34 71 77 19 39 49 22 69 33 34 108 51 40 71 53 30 24 51 13 17 28 22 73 62 46 118 63 11 22 16 11 6 21 9 5 14 22 72 67 16 5 10 23 16 16 13 4 8 7 1 6 11 . 6 8 3 2 11 43 30 46 3 1 22 5 . 10 2 4 25 33 42 21 2 1 7 . 2 18 2 2 20 3 2 8 1 1 21 2 1 14 . 1 1 . 1 28 8 10 6 1 . 25 6 12 12 . 1 23 . 1

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310 96 148 88 102 159 124 75 45 135 181 38 27 19 139 15 32 12 7 6 5 73 4 5 6 75 3 2 4 5 2 3 1 1 18 1 18 1 1

tfl

sack int pbu

17.0 7.0 6.0 2.0 24.0 16.5 2.0 1.5 1.5 . 2.0 . 10.0 3.0 8.0 0.5 5.5 2.0 7.5 3.5 9.0 1.0 2.0 . 0.5 . 1.0 1.5 2.5 1.0 3.5 3.0 2.5 . 2.0 1.5 0.0 . 0.5 . 0.0 . 6.0 1.0 0.0 . 0.0 . 0.0 . 12.0 2.5 0.0 . 0.0 . 0.0 . 0.0 . 0.0 . 0.0 . 0.0 . 0.0 . 0.0 . 0.0 . 0.0 . 0.0 . 0.0 . 0.0 0.0

. .

5 4 . 1 . 3 . . 5 6 4 21 1 3 . 2 . 2 1 4 9 31 1 3 . . . . 5 12 . . . . . . 1 . . . . . . 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 . . . . . . . . . . .

. .

7 2 . 1 1 1 4 . 1 3 6 . . 1 3 1 . . . . . 1 . . . . . . . . . 1 . . . . 1 . . . .

ff blk

1 . 8 1 4 1 1 3 . 2 3 1 . 1 2 1 . 1 . . . 1 . . . 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . .

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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UAlbany Team Game-by-Game Comparison (as of Jul 14, 2017) All games Opponent

Buffalo Rhode Island HOLY CROSS SAINT FRANCIS (PA.) RICHMOND Maine Villanova ELON DELAWARE New Hampshire STONY BROOK Totals

Opponent

Buffalo Rhode Island HOLY CROSS SAINT FRANCIS (PA.) RICHMOND Maine Villanova ELON DELAWARE New Hampshire STONY BROOK Totals

Score

Total

22 - 16 35 - 7 45 - 28 20 - 9 30 - 36 16 - 20 13 - 24 27 - 3 17 - 33 36 - 25 13 - 6 274 - 207

12 18 17 14 16 14 10 21 7 22 13 164

/ / / / / / / / / / / /

3rd Down Conversions

1-11 4-13 5-11 1-10 4-16 4-15 4-14 4-13 5-10 2-10 4-14 38-137

/ / / / / / / / / / / /

23 11 31 18 25 17 22 9 16 23 10 205

5-17 2-13 12-20 6-15 9-19 5-14 4-12 3-14 6-14 5-14 3-15 60-167

First Downs Rush Pass

5 15 12 7 6 7 5 19 3 13 5 97

/ / / / / / / / / / / /

11 4 5 2 11 5 6 5 13 8 9 6 13 3 6 2 14 4 9 6 6 7 103 52

4th Down Conversions

0-0 1-1 0-0 1-1 1-2 0-1 0-2 2-2 0-0 1-2 0-1 6-12

/ / / / / / / / / / / /

1-2 0-1 3-4 1-1 1-1 0-2 1-3 0-0 1-1 1-5 1-4 10-24

/ / / / / / / / / / / /

Rushing Number-Yards

Pen

10 6 18 11 12 8 5 3 2 9 3 87

3 1 0 2 2 1 2 0 0 3 1 15

/ / / / / / / / / / / /

2 0 2 1 0 0 4 0 0 5 1 15

33-125 52-252 43-220 36-168 34-92 38-148 35-108 56-288 27-88 46-295 39-64 439-1848

Time of Possession

27:08 34:01 28:08 26:29 24:08 32:24 25:35 37:44 19:01 30:26 32:09 317:13

/ / / / / / / / / / / /

32:52 25:59 31:52 33:31 35:52 27:36 34:25 22:16 40:59 29:34 27:51 342:47

/ / / / / / / / / / / /

Passing Comp-Att-Int

48-226 30-146 38-118 35-145 51-184 44-187 57-269 25-110 56-260 40-182 38-127 462-1954

TOP Margin

-5:44 8:02 -3:44 -7:02 -11:44 4:48 -8:50 15:28 -21:58 0:52 4:18 -25:34

14-21-0 6-16-1 8-12-0 7-15-1 13-35-2 10-26-1 9-18-1 5-9-0 6-13-2 12-20-0 10-22-3 100-207-11

Avg Yds/Rush

3.8 4.8 5.1 4.7 2.7 3.9 3.1 5.1 3.3 6.4 1.6 4.2

/ / / / / / / / / / / /

4.7 4.9 3.1 4.1 3.6 4.2 4.7 4.4 4.6 4.6 3.3 4.2

/ / / / / / / / / / / /

17-34-3 113 12-29-3 62 35-55-1 183 20-34-2 83 21-36-2 211 11-23-1 187 9-15-0 53 15-27-1 34 8-8-0 148 21-35-1 146 9-24-3 137 178-320-17 1357

Avg Yds/Pass

5.4 3.9 15.2 5.5 6.0 7.2 2.9 3.8 11.4 7.3 6.2 6.6

/ / / / / / / / / / / /

Total Offense Plays-Yards

Yards

5.2 5.2 6.4 7.9 6.9 12.2 5.5 4.4 7.0 5.5 5.2 6.4

/ / / / / / / / / / / /

177 54-238 150 68-314 353 55-403 270 51-251 249 69-303 280 64-335 82 53-161 119 65-322 56 40-236 194 66-441 125 61-201 2055 646-3205

Avg Yds/Play

4.4 4.6 7.3 4.9 4.4 5.2 3.0 5.0 5.9 6.7 3.3 5.0

/ / / / / / / / / / / /

4.9 5.0 5.1 6.0 5.0 7.0 4.9 4.4 4.9 5.0 4.1 5.1

/ / / / / / / / / / / /

82-403 59-296 93-471 69-415 87-433 67-467 72-351 52-229 64-316 75-376 62-252 782-4009

Punting Number-Avg

7-45.0 7-41.1 4-41.2 5-39.6 6-40.5 7-42.0 7-39.6 5-41.0 2-50.5 4-33.8 6-53.0 60-42.3

/ / / / / / / / / / / /

4-44.0 7-41.6 4-30.5 4-33.8 5-40.0 5-37.2 3-44.7 8-36.5 4-43.2 2-31.5 4-37.8 50-38.5

Return Yards

157 125 107 43 126 54 67 87 81 79 30 956

/ / / / / / / / / / / /

66 95 52 80 59 155 23 101 148 48 48 875

Penalties Number-Yards

9-79 5-39 6-58 2-10 4-33 2-15 8-75 5-35 3-15 9-93 4-40 57-492

/ / / / / / / / / / / /

9-83 6-59 2-20 5-50 6-60 6-55 5-40 6-50 5-35 7-53 6-37 63-542

TurnOvers

0 2 0 1 2 1 2 0 5 0 3 16

/ / / / / / / / / / / /

4 4 4 4 3 2 2 2 1 1 5 32

Sacks

3 1 3 0 3 0 4 2 0 4 2 22

/ / / / / / / / / / / /

2 2 1 4 4 1 9 3 3 1 4 34

Note: Game totals are displayed in the format TEAM/OPPONENT for each category

2016 CAA STANDINGS ---------- -----------CAA----------------------- ----------- ----------OVERALL--------------------- Record Percentage Record Percentage Streak James Madison* 8-0 1.000 14-1 0.933 W-12 Villanova 6-2 0.750 9-4 0.692 L-1 New Hampshire 6-2 0.750 8-5 0.615 L-1 Richmond 5-3 0.625 10-4 0.714 L-1 Maine 5-3 0.625 6-5 0.545 L-1 UAlbany 4-4 0.500 7-4 0.636 W-2 Stony Brook 4-4 0.500 5-6 0.455 L-4 William & Mary 3-5 0.375 5-6 0.455 W-1 Towson 3-5 0.375 4-7 0.364 W-3 Delaware 2-6 0.250 4-7 0.364 L-2 Elon 1-7 0.125 2-9 0.182 L-7 Rhode Island 1-7 0.125 2-9 0.182 L-1 * - CAA Champion, FCS National Champion

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UAlbany Game Superlatives (as of Jun 24, 2017) All games INDIVIDUAL GAME HIGHS UALBANY INDIVIDUAL GAME HIGHS Rushes Yards Rushing TD Rushes Long Rush Pass attempts Pass completions Yards Passing TD Passes Long Pass Receptions Yards Receiving TD Receptions Long Reception Field Goals Long Field Goal Punts

Punting Avg Long Punt Punts inside 20 Long Punt Return Long Kickoff Return Tackles

Sacks Tackles For Loss Interceptions

39 298 4 65 35 14 211 2 2 51 5 5 108 2 51 3 50 7 7 7 7 53.0 81 4 23 43 16 16 16 2.0 2.0 3.0 2

Ibitokun-Hanks at New Hampshire (Nov 12, 2016) Ibitokun-Hanks at New Hampshire (Nov 12, 2016) Ibitokun-Hanks vs Holy Cross (Sep 17, 2016) Ibitokun-Hanks at Villanova (Oct 22, 2016) Neven Sussman vs Richmond (Oct 08, 2016) Neven Sussman at Buffalo (Sep 02, 2016) Neven Sussman vs Richmond (Oct 08, 2016) Neven Sussman at Buffalo (Sep 02, 2016) Neven Sussman vs Holy Cross (Sep 17, 2016) Neven Sussman vs Richmond (Oct 08, 2016) Zee Roberson at Buffalo (Sep 02, 2016) Zee Roberson vs Richmond (Oct 08, 2016) Zee Roberson vs Holy Cross (Sep 17, 2016) Zee Roberson vs Holy Cross (Sep 17, 2016) J. Crockett vs Richmond (Oct 08, 2016) Ethan Stark vs Richmond (Oct 08, 2016) Ethan Stark vs Stony Brook (Nov 19, 2016) Jon Martin at Buffalo (Sep 02, 2016) Jon Martin at Rhode Island (Sep 10, 2016) Jon Martin at Maine (Oct 15, 2016) Jon Martin at Villanova (Oct 22, 2016) Jon Martin vs Stony Brook (Nov 19, 2016) Jon Martin vs Stony Brook (Nov 19, 2016) Jon Martin at Maine (Oct 15, 2016) Cameron Wynn at Maine (Oct 15, 2016) Kareem Brown at Buffalo (Sep 02, 2016) M. Nicastro vs Saint Francis (Pa.) (Sep 24, 2016) M. Hoskins vs Richmond (Oct 08, 2016) M. Nicastro vs DELAWARE (Nov 05, 2016) M. Hoskins vs Richmond (Oct 08, 2016) Nick Griffin at New Hampshire (Nov 12, 2016) M. Hoskins vs Richmond (Oct 08, 2016) Rayshan Clark vs Stony Brook (Nov 19, 2016)

UAlbany Game Superlatives (as of Jun 24, 2017) All games

OPPONENT INDIVIDUALOPPONENT GAME INDIVIDUAL HIGHS GAME HIGHS Rushes Yards Rushing TD Rushes Long Rush Pass attempts Pass completions Yards Passing TD Passes Long Pass Receptions Yards Receiving TD Receptions

Long Reception Field Goals

Long Field Goal Punts Punting Avg Long Punt Punts inside 20 Long Punt Return Long Kickoff Return Tackles Sacks Tackles For Loss Interceptions

Rushes Yards Rushing Yards Per Rush TD Rushes Pass attempts Pass completions Yards Passing Yards Per Pass TD Passes Total Plays Total Offense Yards Per Play Points Sacks By First Downs Penalties Penalty Yards Turnovers Interceptions By

Punts

Punting Avg Long Punt Punts inside 20 Long Punt Return

56 295 6.4 4 4 35 14 211 15.2 2 2 69 441 7.3 45 4 4 22 9 9 93 5 3 3 3 7 7 7 7 53.0 81 4 23

vs ELON (Oct 29, 2016) at New Hampshire (Nov 12, 2016) at New Hampshire (Nov 12, 2016) vs Holy Cross (Sep 17, 2016) at New Hampshire (Nov 12, 2016) vs Richmond (Oct 08, 2016) at Buffalo (Sep 02, 2016) vs Richmond (Oct 08, 2016) vs Holy Cross (Sep 17, 2016) at Buffalo (Sep 02, 2016) vs Holy Cross (Sep 17, 2016) vs Richmond (Oct 08, 2016) at New Hampshire (Nov 12, 2016) vs Holy Cross (Sep 17, 2016) vs Holy Cross (Sep 17, 2016) at Villanova (Oct 22, 2016) at New Hampshire (Nov 12, 2016) at New Hampshire (Nov 12, 2016) at Buffalo (Sep 02, 2016) at New Hampshire (Nov 12, 2016) at New Hampshire (Nov 12, 2016) vs DELAWARE (Nov 05, 2016) at Buffalo (Sep 02, 2016) at Rhode Island (Sep 10, 2016) vs Stony Brook (Nov 19, 2016) at Buffalo (Sep 02, 2016) at Rhode Island (Sep 10, 2016) at Maine (Oct 15, 2016) at Villanova (Oct 22, 2016) vs Stony Brook (Nov 19, 2016) vs Stony Brook (Nov 19, 2016) at Maine (Oct 15, 2016) at Maine (Oct 15, 2016)

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Forbes, A., at Villanova (Oct 22, 2016) Forbes, A., at Villanova (Oct 22, 2016) D. Thompson, vs Richmond (Oct 08, 2016) Hills, Wes, vs DELAWARE (Nov 05, 2016) Peter Pujals, vs Holy Cross (Sep 17, 2016) Peter Pujals, vs Holy Cross (Sep 17, 2016) Peter Pujals, vs Holy Cross (Sep 17, 2016) Peter Pujals, vs Holy Cross (Sep 17, 2016) Collins, Dan, at Maine (Oct 15, 2016) Jack Cassidy, vs Stony Brook (Nov 19, 2016) Richie DeNicola, vs Holy Cross (Sep 17, 2016) Richie DeNicola, vs Holy Cross (Sep 17, 2016) SCHRECK, Mason, at Buffalo (Sep 02, 2016) Jor. Montgomery, vs Holy Cross (Sep 17, 2016) Jake Wieczorek, vs Holy Cross (Sep 17, 2016) Richie DeNicola, vs Holy Cross (Sep 17, 2016) Wright, Micah, at Maine (Oct 15, 2016) Dunn, Jordan, at Maine (Oct 15, 2016) Edwards, Earnes, at Maine (Oct 15, 2016) Crossan,Dalton, at New Hampshire (Nov 12, 2016) Donovan,Rory, at New Hampshire (Nov 12, 2016) Ray Bolden, vs Stony Brook (Nov 19, 2016) MITCHESON, Adam, at Buffalo (Sep 02, 2016) GEESEY, Lance, vs Saint Francis (Pa.) (Sep 24, 2016) Griffin Trau, vs Richmond (Oct 08, 2016) GEESEY, Lance, vs Saint Francis (Pa.) (Sep 24, 2016) D. Petroni, vs ELON (Oct 29, 2016) Hinchen, J., at Villanova (Oct 22, 2016) Marc Nolan, vs Stony Brook (Nov 19, 2016) DEWEEN, Kyle, at Buffalo (Sep 02, 2016) Dejon Brissett, vs Richmond (Oct 08, 2016) Edwards, Earnes, at Maine (Oct 15, 2016) Hogan, at Rhode Island (Sep 10, 2016) Shockley, E., at Villanova (Oct 22, 2016) Shockley, E., at Villanova (Oct 22, 2016) T. Beverette, vs Stony Brook (Nov 19, 2016)

UAlbany Game Superlatives (as of Jun 24, 2017) All games

UAlbany Game Superlatives (as of Jun 24, 2017) All games TEAM GAME HIGHS UALBANY TEAM GAME HIGHS

24 151 3 44 55 35 353 3 3 55 14 131 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 55 3 3 3 50 8 44.7 63 3 10 83 17 3.5 4.0 2

OPPONENT TEAM GAME HIGHS OPPONENT TEAM GAME HIGHS Rushes Yards Rushing Yards Per Rush TD Rushes Pass attempts Pass completions Yards Passing Yards Per Pass TD Passes Total Plays Total Offense Yards Per Play Points Sacks By First Downs Penalties Penalty Yards Turnovers Interceptions By Punts Punting Avg Long Punt Punts inside 20 Long Punt Return

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57 269 4.9 4 55 35 353 12.2 3 3 93 471 7.0 36 9 31 9 83 5 3 8 44.7 63 3 10

at Villanova (Oct 22, 2016) at Villanova (Oct 22, 2016) at Rhode Island (Sep 10, 2016) vs Richmond (Oct 08, 2016) vs Holy Cross (Sep 17, 2016) vs Holy Cross (Sep 17, 2016) vs Holy Cross (Sep 17, 2016) at Maine (Oct 15, 2016) vs Holy Cross (Sep 17, 2016) at Maine (Oct 15, 2016) vs Holy Cross (Sep 17, 2016) vs Holy Cross (Sep 17, 2016) at Maine (Oct 15, 2016) vs Richmond (Oct 08, 2016) at Villanova (Oct 22, 2016) vs Holy Cross (Sep 17, 2016) at Buffalo (Sep 02, 2016) at Buffalo (Sep 02, 2016) vs Stony Brook (Nov 19, 2016) vs Stony Brook (Nov 19, 2016) vs ELON (Oct 29, 2016) at Villanova (Oct 22, 2016) vs Stony Brook (Nov 19, 2016) at Buffalo (Sep 02, 2016) vs Richmond (Oct 08, 2016)

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GAME 1 - UALBANY 22, BUFFALO 16 Quickie Statistics (Final) UAlbany vs Buffalo (Sep 02, 2016 at Buffalo, NY) Score FIRST DOWNS RUSHES-YARDS (NET) PASSING YDS (NET) Passes Att-Comp-Int TOTAL OFFENSE PLAYS-YARDS Fumble Returns-Yards Punt Returns-Yards Kickoff Returns-Yards Interception Returns-Yards Punts (Number-Avg) Fumbles-Lost Penalties-Yards Possession Time Third-Down Conversions Fourth-Down Conversions Red-Zone Scores-Chances

UAlbany Rushing Ibitokun-Hanks Dione Alston Neven Sussman TEAM

C-A-I 14-21-0

Receiving Zee Roberson A. Manzo-Lewis Ibitokun-Hanks Dione Alston

No. Yards 5 33 2 12 2 3 2 1 No. 7

Yds 315

Yds TD Long Sack 113 2 35 2 TD 0 1 0 0

Long 11 7 2 1

Avg Long In20 45.0 57 1

TB 0

Rushing JOHNSON, Jordan JACKSON, Tyree HAWKINS, Johnat ROHACH, Grant

No. Gain Loss Net TD Lg Avg 23 114 0 114 0 24 5.0 10 60 0 60 0 19 6.0 8 43 2 41 0 21 5.1 7 29 18 11 0 18 1.6

Passing JACKSON, Tyree ROHACH, Grant

C-A-I 14-25-1 3-9-2

Receiving SCHRECK, Mason HOLSEY, Kamathi MCGILL, Marcus ROBINSON, Malco

No. Yards 5 58 4 42 3 32 2 29

Punting DEWEEN, Kyle

No. 4

Yds 176

Yds TD Long Sack 125 1 17 0 52 0 21 3 TD 1 0 0 0

Long 17 21 14 18

Avg Long In20 44.0 53 3

Punt Returns

No. Yards

Long

Punt Returns EILAND, Jamarl

No. Yards 4 20

TD 0

Long 8

Kick Returns Dione Alston Eli Mencer

No. Yards 3 59 1 21

TD 0 0

Long 28 21

Kick Returns HAWKINS, Johnat

No. Yards 2 46

TD 0

Long 23

Tackles M. Hoskins Abner Logan M. Nicastro Jamal Robinson

UA-A 8-3 7-4 6-5 7-0

Tackles HARGROVE, Ishm LEWIS, Cameron ROBERTS, Tim HODGE, Khalil

UA-A 4-4 5-2 4-2 2-4

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3rd 4th

UB 16 23 48-226 177 34-17-3 82-403 0-0 4-20 2-46 0-0 4-44.0 1-1 9-83 32:52 5 of 17 1 of 2 2-3

Buffalo No. Gain Loss Net TD Lg Avg 23 108 4 104 1 33 4.5 2 13 0 13 0 7 6.5 6 25 15 10 0 11 1.7 2 0 2 -2 0 0 -1.0

Passing Neven Sussman

Punting Jon Martin

ALBANY 22 12 33-125 113 21-14-0 54-238 0-0 0-0 5-123 3-34 7-45.0 0-0 9-79 27:08 1 of 11 0 of 0 1-3

Time

12:57 10:53 02:32 01:42 00:24 06:12 09:37

Total 11 11 11 7

Sacks 1.0 0.0 0.0 0.0

TFL 1.0 0.0 0.0 0.0

Scoring Play

Total 8 7 6 6

Sacks 1.0 0.0 0.0 0.0

ALBANY - A. Manzo-Lewis 5 yd pass from Neven Sussman (Ethan Stark kick), 2-7 0:43 UB - MITCHESON, Adam 32 yd field goal, 12-65 4:56 UB - MITCHESON, Adam 37 yd field goal, 9-31 3:03 ALBANY - Ibitokun-Hanks 33 yd run (Ethan Stark kick), 3-53 0:42 UB - SCHRECK, Mason 17 yd pass from JACKSON, Tyree (MITCHESON, Adam kick), 10-75 1:18 UB - MITCHESON, Adam 45 yd field goal, 11-52 3:28 ALBANY - Brad Harris 35 yd pass from Neven Sussman (Brad Harris pass from Neven Sussman), 7-81 3:15

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7-0 7-3 7-6 14 - 6 14 - 13 14 - 16 22 - 16

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GAME 2 - UALBANY 35, RHODE ISLAND 7 Quickie Statistics (Final) UAlbany vs Rhode Island (Sep 10, 2016 at Kingston, RI) Score FIRST DOWNS RUSHES-YARDS (NET) PASSING YDS (NET) Passes Att-Comp-Int TOTAL OFFENSE PLAYS-YARDS Fumble Returns-Yards Punt Returns-Yards Kickoff Returns-Yards Interception Returns-Yards Punts (Number-Avg) Fumbles-Lost Penalties-Yards Possession Time Third-Down Conversions Fourth-Down Conversions Red-Zone Scores-Chances

UAlbany Rushing Ibitokun-Hanks Neven Sussman DJ Crook Dione Alston Passing Neven Sussman DJ Crook Receiving J. Crockett Dione Alston Austin Ellis Ibitokun-Hanks Punting Jon Martin

ALBANY 35 18 52-252 62 16-6-1 68-314 0-0 2-3 1-16 3-106 7-41.1 1-1 5-39 34:01 4 of 13 1 of 1 2-3

URI 7 11 30-146 150 29-12-3 59-296 0-0 4-16 5-79 1-0 7-41.6 2-1 6-59 25:59 2 of 13 0 of 1 1-2

Rhode Island No. Gain Loss Net TD Lg Avg 27 178 0 178 3 28 6.6 9 67 13 54 0 20 6.0 5 15 3 12 0 8 2.4 4 11 1 10 0 7 2.5 C-A-I 2-9-1 4-7-0

Yds TD Long Sack 7 0 5 2 55 0 23 0

No. Yards 2 25 2 23 1 9 1 5 No. 7

Yds 288

TD 0 0 0 0

Long 23 17 9 5

Rushing Anderson W. McKoy Clarke Mroz

No. Gain Loss Net TD Lg Avg 15 82 0 82 1 18 5.5 9 64 18 46 0 35 5.1 3 17 0 17 0 11 5.7 1 1 0 1 0 1 1.0

Passing W. McKoy Mroz

C-A-I 5-15-3 7-14-0

Receiving Buckner III Beauvais McKeeman Denny

Avg Long In20 41.1 55 2

TB 1

Punting Graybar

Yds TD Long Sack 59 0 25 1 91 0 37 0

No. Yards 3 50 2 43 2 28 2 16 No. 7

Yds 291

TD 0 0 0 0

Long 25 37 18 8

Avg Long In20 41.6 47 0

Punt Returns Cameron Wynn

No. Yards 2 3

TD 0

Long 3

Punt Returns Aa. Parker

No. Yards 4 16

TD 0

Long 7

Kick Returns Dione Alston

No. Yards 1 16

TD 0

Long 16

Kick Returns Denny

No. Yards 5 79

TD 0

Long 19

Tackles M. Nicastro Abner Logan Mason Gray Neil Morrison

UA-A 5-4 4-5 5-0 2-3

Tackles Hogan D. Stewart N. Jones Parker

UA-A 12-5 6-3 7-1 4-4

Qtr 1st 2nd 3rd 4th

Time

01:19 08:38 00:27 00:19 14:50 11:25

Total 9 9 5 5

Sacks 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0

TFL 0.0 1.0 1.0 0.0

Scoring Play

ALBANY - Ibitokun-Hanks 6 yd run (Ethan Stark kick) URI - Anderson 2 yd run (Rohrwasser kick) ALBANY - Ibitokun-Hanks 28 yd run (Ethan Stark kick) ALBANY - Ibitokun-Hanks 20 yd run (Ethan Stark kick) ALBANY - Rayshan Clark 25 yd interception return (Ethan Stark kick) ALBANY - M. Nicastro 80 yd interception return (Ethan Stark kick)

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Sacks 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0

TB 2

TFL 0.0 0.0 0.0 1.5 V-H

7-0 7-7 14 - 7 21 - 7 28 - 7 35 - 7

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GAME 3 - #25 UALBANY 45, HOLY CROSS 28 Quickie Statistics (Final) Holy Cross vs #25 UAlbany (Sep 17, 2016 at Albany, N.Y.) Score FIRST DOWNS RUSHES-YARDS (NET) PASSING YDS (NET) Passes Att-Comp-Int TOTAL OFFENSE PLAYS-YARDS Fumble Returns-Yards Punt Returns-Yards Kickoff Returns-Yards Interception Returns-Yards Punts (Number-Avg) Fumbles-Lost Penalties-Yards Possession Time Third-Down Conversions Fourth-Down Conversions Red-Zone Scores-Chances

Holy Cross Rushing Miles Alexander Diquan Walker Lu. Nikolaisen Peter Pujals

No. Gain Loss Net TD Lg Avg 11 61 4 57 0 14 5.2 12 39 1 38 0 8 3.2 3 15 0 15 1 6 5.0 12 31 23 8 0 6 0.7 C-A-I 35-55-1

Receiving Richie DeNicola Jake Wieczorek Jor. Montgomery Lu. Nikolaisen

No. Yards 14 131 8 106 5 48 5 34 No. 4

Yds 122

Yds TD Long Sack 353 3 25 3 TD 1 1 1 0

Long 25 18 16 11

Rushing Ibitokun-Hanks Neven Sussman Kendall Rodgers Dione Alston Passing Neven Sussman Receiving Zee Roberson J. Crockett A. Manzo-Lewis Ibitokun-Hanks

Avg Long In20 30.5 32 0

TB 0

Punting Jon Martin

No. Gain Loss Net TD Lg Avg 28 187 4 183 4 40 6.5 12 42 24 18 0 10 1.5 2 14 0 14 0 12 7.0 1 5 0 5 0 5 5.0 C-A-I 8-12-0

Yds TD Long Sack 183 2 49 1

No. Yards 4 108 1 34 1 24 1 10 No. 4

Yds 165

TD 2 0 0 0

Long 49 34 24 10

Avg Long In20 41.2 55 2

Punt Returns Darrius Lacy

No. Yards 2 7

TD 0

Long 7

Punt Returns

No. Yards

Long

Kick Returns Alim Muhammad Lu. Nikolaisen

No. Yards 2 36 1 9

TD 0 0

Long 18 9

Kick Returns Dione Alston Kareem Brown

No. Yards 3 63 1 28

TD 0 0

Long 29 28

Tackles Kyle Young Luke Ford Nick McBeath

UA-A 5-4 5-3 2-6

Tackles Abner Logan M. Nicastro Brian Dolce

UA-A 4-9 3-8 2-6

Qtr 1st 2nd

3rd 4th

ALBANY 45 17 43-220 183 12-8-0 55-403 1-6 0-0 4-91 1-10 4-41.2 1-0 6-58 28:08 5 of 11 0 of 0 4-5

UAlbany

Passing Peter Pujals

Punting A.J. Wells

HC 28 31 38-118 353 55-35-1 93-471 0-0 2-7 3-45 0-0 4-30.5 3-3 2-20 31:52 12 of 20 3 of 4 4-5

Time

01:47 14:21 11:54 04:58 01:52 11:48 06:50 13:33 09:19 05:48 04:14

Total 9 8 8

Sacks 0.0 0.0 0.0

TFL 1.0 0.0 0.0

Scoring Play

Total 13 11 8

Sacks 1.0 0.0 1.0

HC - Jor. Montgomery 9 yd pass from Peter Pujals (Zane Wasp kick), 9-90 3:24 ALBANY - Ibitokun-Hanks 40 yd run (Ethan Stark kick), 5-70 2:26 ALBANY - Zee Roberson 41 yd pass from Neven Sussman (Ethan Stark kick), 3-60 0:28 ALBANY - Ibitokun-Hanks 4 yd run (Ethan Stark kick), 5-24 1:59 ALBANY - Zee Roberson 49 yd pass from Neven Sussman (Ethan Stark kick), 3-70 1:01 ALBANY - Ethan Stark 42 yd field goal, 4-1 1:25 HC - Jake Wieczorek 18 yd pass from Peter Pujals (Zane Wasp kick), 12-75 4:58 HC - Richie DeNicola 3 yd pass from Peter Pujals (Zane Wasp kick), 15-83 6:28 ALBANY - Ibitokun-Hanks 7 yd run (Ethan Stark kick), 8-70 4:14 HC - Lu. Nikolaisen 5 yd run (Zane Wasp kick), 12-65 3:31 ALBANY - Ibitokun-Hanks 13 yd run (Ethan Stark kick), 4-44 1:34

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TFL 1.0 0.5 1.0 V-H

7-0 7-7 7 - 14 7 - 21 7 - 28 7 - 31 14 - 31 21 - 31 21 - 38 28 - 38 28 - 45

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GAME 4 - #22 UALBANY 20, SAINT FRANCIS 9 Quickie Statistics (Final) Saint Francis (Pa.) vs #22 UAlbany (Sep 24, 2016 at Albany, N.Y.) SFU 9 18 35-145 270 34-20-2 69-415 0-0 1-0 5-52 1-28 4-33.8 3-2 5-50 33:31 6 of 15 1 of 1 2-4

Score FIRST DOWNS RUSHES-YARDS (NET) PASSING YDS (NET) Passes Att-Comp-Int TOTAL OFFENSE PLAYS-YARDS Fumble Returns-Yards Punt Returns-Yards Kickoff Returns-Yards Interception Returns-Yards Punts (Number-Avg) Fumbles-Lost Penalties-Yards Possession Time Third-Down Conversions Fourth-Down Conversions Red-Zone Scores-Chances

Saint Francis (Pa.)

UAlbany

Rushing No. Gain Loss Net TD Lg Avg BAGLEY, Marcus 19 75 6 69 0 12 3.6 JORDAN-TONEY, J 11 45 0 45 0 13 4.1 DRAYER, Zack 4 29 0 29 0 8 7.2 SIRB, Raleigh 1 2 0 2 0 2 2.0

Rushing Ibitokun-Hanks Dione Alston Neven Sussman

Passing DRAYER, Zack

C-A-I 20-34-2

Passing Neven Sussman

Receiving LEWIS, Kamron SIRB, Raleigh BAGLEY, Marcus HINDLE, Colin

No. Yards 9 121 3 12 2 40 2 35

Punting DRAYER, Zack

No. 4

Yds 135

Yds TD Long Sack 270 0 44 0 TD 0 0 0 0

Long 44 7 26 20

Receiving Ibitokun-Hanks Zee Roberson A. Manzo-Lewis Austin Ellis

Avg Long In20 33.8 41 0

TB 0

Punting Jon Martin

ALBANY 20 14 36-168 83 15-7-1 51-251 1-16 0-0 1-27 2-0 5-39.6 0-0 2-10 26:29 1 of 10 1 of 1 3-4

No. Gain Loss Net TD Lg Avg 22 95 5 90 0 36 4.1 4 87 0 87 1 54 21.8 10 20 29 -9 0 7 -0.9 C-A-I 7-15-1

Yds TD Long Sack 83 1 30 4

No. Yards 2 17 2 7 1 30 1 16 No. 5

Yds 198

TD 0 0 0 0

Long 15 6 30 16

Avg Long In20 39.6 44 2

Punt Returns JEROME, Lorenzo

No. Yards 1 0

TD 0

Long 0

Punt Returns

No. Yards

Long

Kick Returns JEROME, Lorenzo WOICEHOVICH

No. Yards 4 52 1 0

TD 0 0

Long 20 0

Kick Returns Dione Alston

No. Yards 1 27

TD 0

Long 27

Tackles M. Nicastro Josh Wynn Rayshan Clark Abner Logan

UA-A 3-13 7-3 2-8 2-7

Tackles UA-A LEAENO, Solomon 1-9 BOYD, Delondo 5-3 ORSINI, Sean 2-6 STEWART, Zane 3-3 Qtr 2nd

3rd 4th

Time

14:13 04:30 00:03 08:17 14:12 11:39 03:56

Total 10 8 8 6

Sacks 0.5 1.0 0.0 1.0

TFL 1.0 1.0 0.5 2.5

Scoring Play

SFU - GEESEY, Lance 21 yd field goal, 13-72 7:20 SFU - GEESEY, Lance 50 yd field goal, 13-47 7:43 SFU - GEESEY, Lance 33 yd field goal, 11-66 2:56 ALBANY - Ethan Stark 24 yd field goal, 12-63 6:43 ALBANY - J. Crockett 13 yd pass from Neven Sussman (Ethan Stark kick), 7-80 3:25 ALBANY - Dione Alston 54 yd run (Ethan Stark kick), 3-69 1:20 ALBANY - Ethan Stark 37 yd field goal, 4-9 1:42

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Sacks 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0

TB 1

TFL 0.0 0.0 1.0 0.0 V-H

3-0 6-0 9-0 9-3 9 - 10 9 - 17 9 - 20

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GAME 5 - #6 RICHMOND 36, #16 UALBANY 30 (3OT) Quickie Statistics (Final) #6 Richmond vs #16 UAlbany (Oct 08, 2016 at Albany, N.Y.) Score FIRST DOWNS RUSHES-YARDS (NET) PASSING YDS (NET) Passes Att-Comp-Int TOTAL OFFENSE PLAYS-YARDS Fumble Returns-Yards Punt Returns-Yards Kickoff Returns-Yards Interception Returns-Yards Punts (Number-Avg) Fumbles-Lost Penalties-Yards Possession Time Third-Down Conversions Fourth-Down Conversions Red-Zone Scores-Chances

Richmond Rushing D. Thompson Xavier Goodall David Broadus Porter Abell

No. Gain Loss Net TD Lg Avg 20 113 1 112 3 14 5.6 17 68 3 65 0 9 3.8 2 5 0 5 1 4 2.5 2 5 0 5 0 3 2.5 C-A-I 21-35-1 0-1-1

Receiving Brian Brown D. Thompson Jarmal Bevels Stephen Jacob

No. Yards 7 91 4 31 3 51 2 43 No. 5

Yds 200

Yds TD Long Sack 249 0 37 3 0 0 0 0 TD 0 0 0 0

Long 34 12 23 37

Avg Long In20 40.0 45 0

TB 0

Rushing Ibitokun-Hanks Dione Alston Neven Sussman

No. Gain Loss Net TD Lg Avg 16 55 8 47 1 9 2.9 3 23 0 23 0 15 7.7 15 57 35 22 1 19 1.5

Passing Neven Sussman

C-A-I 13-35-2

Receiving Zee Roberson Austin Ellis A. Manzo-Lewis Dione Alston

No. Yards 5 98 2 26 2 20 2 4

Punting Jon Martin

No. 6

Yds 243

Yds TD Long Sack 211 1 51 4 TD 0 0 0 0

Long 41 22 17 2

Avg Long In20 40.5 56 2

Punt Returns Dejon Brissett Tyler Wilkins

No. Yards 2 15 1 4

TD 0 0

Long 10 4

Punt Returns Cameron Wynn

No. Yards 1 8

TD 0

Long 8

Kick Returns Caleb Drake Porter Abell

No. Yards 1 20 1 20

TD 0 0

Long 20 20

Kick Returns A. Manzo-Lewis Dione Alston

No. Yards 2 15 2 40

TD 0 0

Long 9 21

Tackles Brendan Coniker Omar Howard

UA-A 3-5 2-6

Tackles M. Hoskins Josh Wynn

UA-A 5-11 5-9

Qtr 1st 2nd 3rd 4th OT

ALBANY 30 16 34-92 211 35-13-2 69-303 0-0 1-8 5-82 2-36 6-40.5 2-0 4-33 24:08 4 of 16 1 of 2 4-5

UAlbany

Passing Kyle Lauletta David Broadus

Punting D.J. Helkowski

RICHMOND 36 25 51-184 249 36-21-2 87-433 0-0 3-19 2-40 2-0 5-40.0 2-1 6-60 35:52 9 of 19 1 of 1 7-7

Time

09:50 02:58 09:35 00:16 04:56 02:44 02:44 01:17 15:00 15:00 15:00 15:00 15:00

Total 8 8

Sacks 0.0 0.0

TFL 0.0 1.5

Scoring Play

Total 16 14

ALBANY - Neven Sussman 19 yd run (Ethan Stark kick), 8-65 3:41 RICHMOND - Griffin Trau 30 yd field goal, 13-63 6:52 ALBANY - Ethan Stark 27 yd field goal, 7-19 3:10 RICHMOND - D. Thompson 1 yd run (Griffin Trau kick), 14-80 5:37 RICHMOND - Griffin Trau 20 yd field goal, 9-86 3:56 ALBANY - Ethan Stark 45 yd field goal, 5-43 2:08 RICHMOND - D. Thompson 4 yd run (Griffin Trau kick), 11-70 5:47 ALBANY - J. Crockett 51 yd pass from Neven Sussman (Ethan Stark kick), 7-63 1:20 RICHMOND - Griffin Trau 22 yd field goal, 6-20 0:00 ALBANY - Ethan Stark 24 yd field goal, 5-19 0:00 ALBANY - Ibitokun-Hanks 1 yd run (Ethan Stark kick), 2-25 0:00 RICHMOND - D. Thompson 14 yd run (Griffin Trau kick), 2-25 0:00 RICHMOND - David Broadus 4 yd run (D. Thompson rush fumbld), 5-25 0:00

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Sacks 2.0 0.0

TB 0

TFL 3.0 0.0 V-H

0-7 3-7 3 - 10 10 - 10 13 - 10 13 - 13 20 - 13 20 - 20 23 - 20 23 - 23 23 - 30 30 - 30 36 - 30

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GAME 6 - MAINE 20, #17 UALBANY 16 Quickie Statistics (Final) #17 UAlbany vs Maine (Oct 15, 2016 at Orono, Maine) Score FIRST DOWNS RUSHES-YARDS (NET) PASSING YDS (NET) Passes Att-Comp-Int TOTAL OFFENSE PLAYS-YARDS Fumble Returns-Yards Punt Returns-Yards Kickoff Returns-Yards Interception Returns-Yards Punts (Number-Avg) Fumbles-Lost Penalties-Yards Possession Time Third-Down Conversions Fourth-Down Conversions Red-Zone Scores-Chances

UAlbany Rushing Neven Sussman Ibitokun-Hanks Dione Alston Kendall Rodgers

MAINE 20 17 44-187 280 23-11-1 67-467 0-0 0-0 4-150 1-5 5-37.2 3-1 6-55 27:36 5 of 14 0 of 2 0-1

Maine No. Gain Loss Net TD Lg Avg 12 85 10 75 0 22 6.2 16 41 0 41 1 11 2.6 9 33 3 30 0 11 3.3 1 2 0 2 0 2 2.0

Passing Neven Sussman

C-A-I 10-26-1

Receiving J. Crockett A. Manzo-Lewis Zee Roberson Dione Alston

No. Yards 4 36 3 66 1 44 1 36

Punting Jon Martin

ALBANY 16 14 38-148 187 26-10-1 64-335 0-0 1-23 3-31 1-0 7-42.0 0-0 2-15 32:24 4 of 15 0 of 1 2-3

No. 7

Yds 294

Yds TD Long Sack 187 0 45 1 TD 0 0 0 0

Long 22 45 44 36

Avg Long In20 42.0 52 4

TB 1

Rushing Davis-Ray, Dari Mack, Josh Williams, Zaire Edwards, Earnes

No. Gain Loss Net TD Lg Avg 16 81 0 81 0 11 5.1 11 57 0 57 0 11 5.2 11 46 3 43 0 9 3.9 3 30 0 30 0 13 10.0

Passing Collins, Dan

C-A-I 11-23-1

Receiving Edwards, Earnes Osumah, Jared Dunn, Jordan Wright, Micah

No. Yards 4 79 2 81 1 51 1 49

Punting DeMartini, Jame

No. 5

Yds 186

Yds TD Long Sack 280 3 51 0 TD 1 0 1 1

Long 40 44 51 49

Avg Long In20 37.2 56 1

Punt Returns Cameron Wynn

No. Yards 1 23

TD 0

Long 23

Punt Returns

No. Yards

Long

Kick Returns Nic Ketter Kareem Brown

No. Yards 1 6 1 16

TD 0 0

Long 6 16

Kick Returns DeVaughn, Jeffr Edwards, Earnes

No. Yards 3 67 1 83

TD 0 0

Long 28 83

Tackles M. Nicastro Josh Wynn Abner Logan Brian Dolce

UA-A 4-7 4-7 2-7 2-6

Qtr 1st 2nd

3rd 4th

Time

10:00 06:49 09:10 07:09 03:43 09:59 10:16

Total 11 11 9 8

Sacks 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0

TFL 1.0 0.0 0.0 0.0

Tackles UA-A Mulumba Tshiman 1-12 Hart, Darrius 6-4 Matovu, Jason 4-6 Egwuonwu, Uchen 0-9

Scoring Play

ALBANY - Ethan Stark 27 yd field goal, 9-41 4:34 MAINE - Wright, Micah 49 yd pass from Collins, Dan (Deoul, Derek kick), 7-86 3:06 MAINE - Edwards, Earnes 40 yd pass from Collins, Dan (Sheffield, Ster rush failed), 3-53 1:07 ALBANY - TEAM safety ALBANY - Ethan Stark 39 yd field goal, 9-32 3:21 MAINE - Dunn, Jordan 51 yd pass from Collins, Dan (Deoul, Derek kick), 5-79 1:33 ALBANY - Ibitokun-Hanks 1 yd run (J. Crockett pass from Neven Sussman), 4-68 1:56

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Total 13 10 10 9

Sacks 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0

TB 0

TFL 0.5 0.0 0.0 0.0 V-H

3-0 3-7 3 - 13 5 - 13 8 - 13 8 - 20 16 - 20

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GAME 7 - #16 VILLANOVA 24, #23 UALBANY 13 Quickie Statistics (Final) #23 UAlbany vs #16 Villanova (Oct 22, 2016 at Villanova, Pa.) Score FIRST DOWNS RUSHES-YARDS (NET) PASSING YDS (NET) Passes Att-Comp-Int TOTAL OFFENSE PLAYS-YARDS Fumble Returns-Yards Punt Returns-Yards Kickoff Returns-Yards Interception Returns-Yards Punts (Number-Avg) Fumbles-Lost Penalties-Yards Possession Time Third-Down Conversions Fourth-Down Conversions Red-Zone Scores-Chances

UAlbany Rushing Ibitokun-Hanks Will Brunson Neven Sussman Passing Neven Sussman Will Brunson Receiving Dione Alston A. Manzo-Lewis Jerah Reeves J. Crockett Punting Jon Martin

VU 24 22 57-269 82 15-9-0 72-351 0-0 6-14 0-0 1-9 3-44.7 2-2 5-40 34:25 4 of 12 1 of 3 4-4

Villanova No. Gain Loss Net TD Lg Avg 21 145 4 141 1 65 6.7 3 5 11 -6 0 5 -2.0 11 13 40 -27 0 7 -2.5 C-A-I 6-15-1 3-3-0

Yds TD Long Sack 51 0 20 7 2 0 6 2

No. Yards 4 4 2 23 2 12 1 14 No. 7

Yds 277

TD 0 0 0 0

Long 7 20 8 14

Rushing Forbes, A. Gudzak, M. Bednarczyk, Z. White, J.

No. Gain Loss Net TD Lg Avg 24 152 1 151 2 28 6.3 5 44 1 43 1 21 8.6 20 68 31 37 0 10 1.9 6 38 3 35 0 21 5.8

Passing Bednarczyk, Z.

C-A-I 9-15-0

Receiving Bell, R. Kerxton, Z. Gudzak, M. Phillips, T.

Avg Long In20 39.6 48 2

TB 0

Yds TD Long Sack 82 0 17 4

No. Yards 2 31 2 26 2 9 2 5

Punting Hinchen, J.

No. 3

Yds 134

TD 0 0 0 0

Long 17 13 13 5

Avg Long In20 44.7 54 2

Punt Returns

No. Yards

Long

Punt Returns Ceneus, J. McClenton, J.

No. Yards 5 6 1 8

TD 0 0

Long 4 8

Kick Returns Dione Alston

No. Yards 2 27

TD 0

Long 14

Kick Returns

No. Yards

Long

Tackles M. Nicastro Abner Logan Josh Wynn Kareem Brown

UA-A 2-8 5-4 4-5 6-2

Tackles Shockley, E. Steeb, J. Calitro, A. Kpassagnon, T.

UA-A 6-4 4-5 3-3 2-3

Qtr 1st 2nd 3rd 4th

ALBANY 13 10 35-108 53 18-9-1 53-161 1-40 0-0 2-27 0-0 7-39.6 1-1 8-75 25:35 4 of 14 0 of 2 0-1

Time

07:56 14:07 11:33 01:38 12:13 02:15

Total 10 9 9 8

Sacks 0.0 1.0 1.0 0.0

TFL 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0

Scoring Play

Total 10 9 6 5

VU - Forbes, A. 2 yd run (Smith, G. kick), 8-52 3:34 VU - Gudzak, M. 2 yd run (Smith, G. kick), 12-93 5:38 VU - Forbes, A. 3 yd run (Smith, G. kick), 6-78 2:06 VU - Smith, G. 32 yd field goal, 11-63 4:43 ALBANY - Ibitokun-Hanks 65 yd run (Neven Sussman pass failed), 2-65 0:17 ALBANY - M. Nicastro 40 yd fumble recovery (Ethan Stark kick)

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TB 0

TFL 4.0 1.5 1.5 2.0 V-H

0-7 0 - 14 0 - 21 0 - 24 6 - 24 13 - 24

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GAME 8 - UALBANY 27, ELON 3 Quickie Statistics (Final) ELON vs UAlbany (Oct 29, 2016 at Albany, N.Y.) ELON 3 9 25-110 119 27-15-1 52-229 0-0 2--4 6-105 0-0 8-36.5 3-1 6-50 22:16 3 of 14 0 of 0 1-1

ELON

ALBANY 27 21 56-288 34 9-5-0 65-322 1-12 0-0 2-39 1-36 5-41.0 0-0 5-35 37:44 4 of 13 2 of 2 3-3

UAlbany

Rushing M. Summers D. McNair D. Thompson B. Gentry

No. Gain Loss Net TD Lg Avg 8 61 1 60 0 21 7.5 8 30 0 30 0 7 3.8 6 20 10 10 0 14 1.7 2 8 2 6 0 8 3.0

Passing D. Thompson C. Hughes

C-A-I 14-23-0 1-4-1

Receiving C. Joyner C. Taylor J. Ramseur B. Gentry

No. Yards 6 54 4 24 2 27 1 9

Punting D. Petroni

No. 8

Yds 292

Yds TD Long Sack 116 0 26 2 3 0 3 0 TD 0 0 0 0

Long 26 9 14 9

Rushing Ibitokun-Hanks Kendall Rodgers Dione Alston Will Brunson Passing Neven Sussman Receiving Dione Alston Tre Hopkins Jerah Reeves Austin Ellis

Avg Long In20 36.5 44 2

TB 1

Punting Jon Martin

No. Gain Loss Net TD Lg Avg 35 215 5 210 1 23 6.0 12 62 0 62 0 9 5.2 2 13 0 13 0 12 6.5 1 6 0 6 0 6 6.0 C-A-I 5-9-0

Yds TD Long Sack 34 0 9 3

No. Yards 2 12 1 9 1 7 1 6 No. 5

Yds 205

TD 0 0 0 0

Long 9 9 7 6

Avg Long In20 41.0 57 1

Punt Returns C. Joyner

No. Yards 2 -4

TD 0

Long 0

Punt Returns

No. Yards

Long

Kick Returns C. Spell M. Summers

No. Yards 3 65 2 23

TD 0 0

Long 28 16

Kick Returns Dione Alston

No. Yards 2 39

TD 0

Long 26

Tackles W. Messer C. Blair D. Everett K. Moore

UA-A 5-9 5-7 1-6 4-2

Tackles Josh Wynn M. Nicastro Jamal Robinson M. Hoskins

UA-A 1-8 5-3 4-4 2-4

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Time

09:53 07:50 00:33 00:49 09:49 09:09

Total 14 12 7 6

Sacks 1.0 0.0 0.0 1.0

TFL 1.5 0.5 0.5 1.0

Scoring Play

ALBANY - Ethan Stark 23 yd field goal, 9-60 5:07 ALBANY - Ibitokun-Hanks 3 yd run (Ethan Stark kick), 9-72 4:56 ELON - J. Gallagher 24 yd field goal, 12-74 2:54 ALBANY - Julian Cox 12 yd fumble recovery (Ethan Stark kick) ALBANY - Ethan Stark 20 yd field goal, 11-71 5:00 ALBANY - Rayshan Clark 36 yd interception return (Ethan Stark kick)

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Sacks 0.0 0.0 0.0 1.0

TB 0

TFL 0.5 0.0 0.0 2.0 V-H

0-3 0 - 10 3 - 10 3 - 17 3 - 20 3 - 27

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GAME 9 - DELAWARE 33, UALBANY 17 Quickie Statistics (Final) DELAWARE vs UAlbany (Nov 05, 2016 at Albany, N.Y.) Score FIRST DOWNS RUSHES-YARDS (NET) PASSING YDS (NET) Passes Att-Comp-Int TOTAL OFFENSE PLAYS-YARDS Fumble Returns-Yards Punt Returns-Yards Kickoff Returns-Yards Interception Returns-Yards Punts (Number-Avg) Fumbles-Lost Penalties-Yards Possession Time Third-Down Conversions Fourth-Down Conversions Red-Zone Scores-Chances

DELAWARE Rushing Hills, Wes Jefferson, Th. Walker, Joe Randolph, Jalen Passing Walker, Joe Cherry, Diante Receiving Cherry, Diante Emerson, Ricky Walker, Joe Jarmon, Jamie Punting Stephenson, W.

ALBANY 17 7 27-88 148 13-6-2 40-236 0-0 1-5 5-76 0-0 2-50.5 3-3 3-15 19:01 5 of 10 0 of 0 2-2

UAlbany No. Gain Loss Net TD Lg Avg 16 122 0 122 2 44 7.6 16 73 0 73 1 18 4.6 15 39 3 36 0 6 2.4 7 20 2 18 0 6 2.6 C-A-I 7-7-0 1-1-0

Yds TD Long Sack 41 0 18 0 15 0 15 0

No. Yards 2 19 2 6 1 15 1 8 No. 4

Yds 173

TD 0 0 0 0

Long 18 4 15 8

Rushing Ibitokun-Hanks Kendall Rodgers Dione Alston J. Crockett Passing Neven Sussman Receiving J. Crockett Austin Ellis A. Manzo-Lewis Zee Roberson

Avg Long In20 43.2 55 1

TB 1

Punting Jon Martin

No. Gain Loss Net TD Lg Avg 17 93 2 91 1 33 5.4 2 15 0 15 0 8 7.5 2 10 0 10 0 7 5.0 1 0 9 -9 0 0 -9.0 C-A-I 6-13-2

Yds TD Long Sack 148 1 50 3

No. Yards 2 77 1 32 1 21 1 12 No. 2

Yds 101

TD 0 0 0 0

Long 50 32 21 12

Avg Long In20 50.5 53 0

Punt Returns Jarmon, Jamie

No. Yards 1 2

TD 0

Long 2

Punt Returns Cameron Wynn

No. Yards 1 5

TD 0

Long 5

Kick Returns Adderley, Nasir Brown, Malcolm

No. Yards 3 86 1 25

TD 0 0

Long 45 25

Kick Returns Dione Alston

No. Yards 5 76

TD 0

Long 25

Tackles Gwashavanhu, S. Torzsa, Ryan Bell, Charles Reeder, Troy

UA-A 3-5 1-6 2-4 2-3

Tackles M. Nicastro M. Hoskins Mason Gray Neil Morrison

UA-A 6-10 1-10 6-4 4-4

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3rd 4th

DELAWARE 33 16 56-260 56 8-8-0 64-316 2-6 1-2 5-117 2-23 4-43.2 1-1 5-35 40:59 6 of 14 1 of 1 3-4

Time

11:00 04:03 14:15 10:15 00:15 06:48 05:07 12:35 04:00

Total 8 7 6 5

Sacks 1.0 0.0 0.0 0.0

TFL 1.0 0.0 0.0 0.0

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Total 16 11 10 8

ALBANY - Ethan Stark 36 yd field goal, 9-56 4:00 ALBANY - Ibitokun-Hanks 33 yd run (Ethan Stark kick), 7-80 3:30 DELAWARE - Hills, Wes 44 yd run (Raggo, Frank kick), 8-71 4:48 ALBANY - Nic Ketter 6 yd pass from Neven Sussman (Ethan Stark kick), 7-66 4:00 DELAWARE - Hills, Wes 6 yd run (Raggo, Frank kick), 8-46 4:25 DELAWARE - Jefferson, Th. 1 yd run (Raggo, Frank kick), 13-53 8:12 DELAWARE - Adderley, Nasir 22 yd interception return (Raggo, Frank kick) DELAWARE - Raggo, Frank 32 yd field goal, 4-4 2:18 DELAWARE - Nichols, Bilal safety

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GAME 10 - UALBANY 36, #21 NEW HAMPSHIRE 25 Quickie Statistics (Final) UAlbany vs #21 New Hampshire (Nov 12, 2016 at Durham, N.H.) Score FIRST DOWNS RUSHES-YARDS (NET) PASSING YDS (NET) Passes Att-Comp-Int TOTAL OFFENSE PLAYS-YARDS Fumble Returns-Yards Punt Returns-Yards Kickoff Returns-Yards Interception Returns-Yards Punts (Number-Avg) Fumbles-Lost Penalties-Yards Possession Time Third-Down Conversions Fourth-Down Conversions Red-Zone Scores-Chances

UAlbany Rushing Ibitokun-Hanks J. Crockett Kendall Rodgers Will Brunson

UNH 25 23 40-182 194 35-21-1 75-376 0-0 2-9 4-39 0-0 2-31.5 1-0 7-53 29:34 5 of 14 1 of 5 4-4

New Hampshire No. Gain Loss Net TD Lg Avg 39 303 5 298 3 44 7.6 1 2 0 2 0 2 2.0 1 1 0 1 0 1 1.0 3 10 10 0 1 6 0.0

Passing Will Brunson

C-A-I 12-20-0

Receiving Austin Ellis J. Crockett Jerah Reeves A. Manzo-Lewis

No. Yards 4 30 3 44 2 37 1 22

Punting Jon Martin

ALBANY 36 22 46-295 146 20-12-0 66-441 0-0 0-0 4-65 1-14 4-33.8 2-0 9-93 30:26 2 of 10 1 of 2 5-7

No. 4

Yds 135

Yds TD Long Sack 146 1 22 1 TD 0 1 0 0

Long 13 22 22 22

Avg Long In20 33.8 44 1

TB 0

Rushing Bryant,Trevon Crossan,Dalton Knight,Trevor Love,Malik

No. Gain Loss Net TD Lg Avg 18 114 2 112 1 38 6.2 5 37 0 37 0 13 7.4 15 56 26 30 0 10 2.0 1 4 0 4 0 4 4.0

Passing Knight,Trevor Riese,Adam

C-A-I 19-33-1 2-2-0

Receiving Donovan,Rory Powell,Jordan Goodrich,Donal Crossan,Dalton

No. Yards 7 79 4 30 4 26 3 39

Punting Pedinoff,Max

No. 2

Yds 63

Yds TD Long Sack 176 2 29 4 18 0 14 0 TD 1 0 0 1

Long 29 14 14 18

Avg Long In20 31.5 34 1

Punt Returns

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Punt Returns DeAndrade,C.

No. Yards 2 9

TD 0

Long 9

Kick Returns Kareem Brown Kendall Rodgers

No. Yards 2 36 1 25

TD 0 0

Long 18 25

Kick Returns Bryant,Trevon Goodrich,Donal

No. Yards 2 25 2 14

TD 0 0

Long 14 14

Tackles M. Nicastro Neil Morrison D. Timmons M. Hoskins

UA-A 7-4 5-2 3-4 6-0

Tackles Lacey,Pop Ellison,Rick Chollette,D. Shorey,Cam

UA-A 9-0 7-1 5-1 5-0

Qtr 1st 2nd

3rd

4th

Time

12:15 08:12 02:56 00:34 13:18 08:38 01:14 08:32 03:19

Total 11 7 7 6

Sacks 0.0 0.0 0.0 1.0

TFL 0.0 1.0 0.5 2.0

Scoring Play

UNH - Crossan,Dalton 18 yd pass from Knight,Trevor (Knight,Trevor rush), 8-74 2:45 UNH - Donovan,Rory 8 yd pass from Knight,Trevor (Ellman,Morgan kick), 9-76 3:56 UNH - Bryant,Trevon 3 yd run (Ellman,Morgan kick), 5-51 1:20 ALBANY - J. Crockett 11 yd pass from Will Brunson (Ethan Stark kick), 10-79 2:15 ALBANY - Ibitokun-Hanks 1 yd run (Ethan Stark kick), 4-59 1:42 UNH - Ellman,Morgan 20 yd field goal, 10-56 4:36 ALBANY - Ibitokun-Hanks 2 yd run (A. Manzo-Lewis pass from Will Brunson), 7-92 3:07 ALBANY - Will Brunson 4 yd run (Ethan Stark kick), 9-75 4:41 ALBANY - Ibitokun-Hanks 13 yd run (Ethan Stark kick), 5-48 0:56

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Sacks 0.0 0.0 0.0 1.0

TB 0

TFL 0.0 1.0 2.0 1.0 V-H

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GAME 11 - UALBANY 13, STONY BROOK 6 Quickie Statistics (Final) Stony Brook vs UAlbany (Nov 19, 2016 at Albany, N.Y.) Score FIRST DOWNS RUSHES-YARDS (NET) PASSING YDS (NET) Passes Att-Comp-Int TOTAL OFFENSE PLAYS-YARDS Fumble Returns-Yards Punt Returns-Yards Kickoff Returns-Yards Interception Returns-Yards Punts (Number-Avg) Fumbles-Lost Penalties-Yards Possession Time Third-Down Conversions Fourth-Down Conversions Red-Zone Scores-Chances

Stony Brook Rushing Donald Liotine Jordan Gowins S. Alston Jr. Jack Cassidy Passing Jack Cassidy Receiving Ray Bolden Tim Keith Donald Liotine Cal Daniels Punting Marc Nolan

ALBANY 13 13 39-64 137 22-10-3 61-201 1-2 1-0 3-22 3-6 6-53.0 3-0 4-40 32:09 4 of 14 0 of 1 1-3

UAlbany No. Gain Loss Net TD Lg Avg 21 72 6 66 0 17 3.1 12 59 1 58 0 12 4.8 2 14 0 14 0 9 7.0 3 0 11 -11 0 0 -3.7 C-A-I 9-24-3

Yds TD Long Sack 125 0 55 2

No. Yards 3 74 2 19 1 15 1 8 No. 4

Yds 151

TD 0 0 0 0

Long 55 17 15 8

Avg Long In20 37.8 63 1

TB 0

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No. Gain Loss Net TD Lg Avg 30 65 10 55 0 12 1.8 3 18 0 18 0 11 6.0 6 16 25 -9 0 10 -1.5

Passing Will Brunson

C-A-I 10-22-3

Receiving J. Crockett Austin Ellis A. Manzo-Lewis Jerah Reeves

No. Yards 3 55 3 37 3 19 1 26

Punting Jon Martin

No. 6

Yds 318

Yds TD Long Sack 137 0 26 4 TD 0 0 0 0

Long 24 18 11 26

Avg Long In20 53.0 81 3

Punt Returns S. Alston Jr.

No. Yards 2 1

TD 0

Long 1

Punt Returns Cameron Wynn

No. Yards 1 0

TD 0

Long 0

Kick Returns S. Alston Jr.

No. Yards 1 4

TD 0

Long 0

Kick Returns Kareem Brown Cameron Wynn

No. Yards 2 22 1 0

TD 0 0

Long 19 0

Tackles Noah McGinty Kye Morgan T. Beverette Jaheem Woods

UA-A 3-8 4-4 4-4 2-4

Tackles M. Nicastro Abner Logan M. Hoskins Josh Wynn

UA-A 6-7 2-8 4-4 3-2

Qtr 2nd 3rd 4th

SBU 6 10 38-127 125 24-9-3 62-252 0-0 2-1 1-4 3-43 4-37.8 4-2 6-37 27:51 3 of 15 1 of 4 2-2

Time

05:01 01:18 10:32 04:46 03:08

Total 11 8 8 6

Sacks 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0

TFL 0.5 0.5 0.0 0.0

Scoring Play

SBU - P. Popek 22 yd field goal, 4-1 0:54 ALBANY - Ethan Stark 50 yd field goal, 10-53 3:43 ALBANY - Ethan Stark 21 yd field goal, 6-31 2:49 ALBANY - Rayshan Clark 2 yd fumble recovery (Ethan Stark kick) SBU - P. Popek 24 yd field goal, 11-75 4:41

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TB 1

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PASSING RECORDS MOST ATTEMPTS

CAREER YARDS

Game �� 49, Will Fiacchi (Sr.) vs. Richmond, 10-11-14 (28-49) ��45, Will Fiacchi (Jr.) vs. Duquesne, 8-31-13 (27-45) .................................... 43, Will Fiacchi (Jr.) vs. James Madison, 10-5-13 (26-43) �� 43, Dan Di Lella (Sr.) vs. Stony Brook, 11-26-11 (24-43) Season �� 377, Will Fiacchi (Sr.), 2014 (207-377) Career ��1,059, Will Fiacchi, 2011-14 (602-1,059)

MOST COMPLETED Game �� 28, Will Fiacchi (Sr.) vs. Richmond, 10-11-14 (28-49) ��27, Will Fiacchi (Jr.) vs. Duquesne, 8-31-13 (27-45) .................................... 26, Will Fiacchi (Jr.) vs. James Madison, 10-5-13 (26-43) Season �� 207, Will Fiacchi (Sr.), 2014 (207-377) / 2013 (207-372) Career ��602, Will Fiacchi, 2011-14 (602-1,059)

MOST PASSING YARDS

Player 1. Will Fiacchi (2011-14) 2. Joe Savino (1994-97) 3. Vinny Esposito (2006-09) 4. Ryan Roeder (1999-02) 5. Dan Di Lella (2008-11) 6. Pat Ryder (1986-89) 7. Jaan Laap (1990-93) 8. Eric Williams (1995-99) 9. Mike Milano (1983-85) 10. Michael Oliva (1996-99) 11. Nevin Sussman (2015-) 12. Tom Pratt (1979-82) 13. D. Bocanegra (2005-08) 14. Brad Aldrich (1976-78) 15. DJ Crook (2015-17)

PA PC INT PCT YDS 1,059 602 21 .568 7,150 946 493 37 .521 7,015 837 482 29 .576 5,692 495 291 16 .588 3,564 498 284 15 .570 3,275 514 233 24 .453 3,153 394 202 16 .513 2,942 310 164 9 .529 2,518 320 141 15 .441 2,156 178 109 7 .612 1,758 260 113 16 .435 1,459 221 102 15 .462 1,396 268 140 10 .522 1,377 301 82 17 .272 1,235 215 115 8 .535 1,223

TD 44 56 38 24 29 25 19 24 25 23 9 13 8 8 8

SINGLE SEASON YARDS

Game �� 398, Joe Savino (Sr.) vs. So. Conn. State, 11-15-97 Season �� 2,636, Will Fiacchi (Sr.), 2014 Career �� 7,150, Will Fiacchi, 2011-14

MOST TOUCHDOWN PASSES Game �� 5, Dan Di Lella (Sr.) vs. Central Connecticut State, 10-22-11 ��4, Will Fiacchi (Sr.) vs. Delaware, 11-8-14 ............... �� Joe Savino (Sr.) vs. Union, 11-8-97; ��Joe Savino (Fr.) vs. Norwich, 10-22-94 ��Brad Aldrich (Jr.) vs. Hampden-Sydney, 11-19-77 �� Dan Di Lella (Sr.) vs. Sacred Heart, 11-19-11 Season ��25, Dan Di Lella (Sr.), 2011 Career �� 56, Joe Savino, 1994-97

Player 1. Will Fiacchi 2. Dan Di Lella 3. Joe Savino 4. Will Fiacchi 5. Will Fiacchi 6. Vinny Esposito 7. Vinny Esposito 8. Vinny Esposito 9. Joe Savino 10. Joe Savino 11. Joe Savino 12. Ryan Roeder 13. Eric Williams 14. Jaan Laap 15. DJ Crook

YEAR PA 2014 377 2011 327 1997 256 2013 372 2012 309 2009 283 2008 277 2007 277 1994 222 1996 224 1995 244 2002 213 1998 167 1992 130 2015 208

PC INT PCT YDS 207 8 .549 2,636 196 10 .599 2,548 150 11 .586 2,377 207 8 .556 2,358 188 5 .608 2,156 161 13 .569 1,948 167 10 .603 1,934 154 6 .556 1,810 114 5 .514 1,742 114 7 .509 1,494 115 14 .471 1,402 131 5 .615 1,366 87 4 .521 1,339 78 2 .600 1,196 111 8 .534 1,168

TD 24 25 22 9 11 13 13 12 12 11 11 8 14 12 8

MOST INTERCEPTIONS THROWN Game �� 4, Neven Sussman (Fr.) vs Richmond, 10-31-15 ��4, Joe Savino (Sr.) vs. Central Connecticut, 9-6-97 �� 4, Vinny Esposito (Sr.) vs. Maine, 9-19-09 Season ��14, Joe Savino (So.), 1995 (244 attempted) Career ��37, Joe Savino, 1994-97 (946 attempted)

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SINGLE GAME YARDS Player 1. Joe Savino vs. So. Conn. St., 11-15-97 2. Will Fiacchi vs. Duquesne, 8-31-13 3. Will Fiacchi vs. Richmond, 10-11-14 4. Will Fiacchi vs. Delaware, 11-8-14 5. Will Fiacchi vs. Villanova, 11-15-14 6. Joe Savino vs. American Int’l, 11-22-97 7. Dan Di Lella vs. Monmouth, 11-12-11 8. Ryan Roeder vs. Drake, 10-12-02 9. Mike Milano vs. Alfred, 10-29-83 10. Joe Savino vs. Pace, 11-2-96 11. Dan Di Lella vs. Central Conn., 10-22-11 12. V. Esposito vs. New Hampshire, 9-20-08 13. Vinny Esposito vs. Bryant, 10-17-09 14. Dan Di Lella vs. Robert Morris, 10-15-11 15. Ryan Roeder vs. Robert Morris, 11-11-00 16. Will Fiacchi vs. James Madison, 10-4-14 17. Vinny Esposito vs. Montana, 9-22-07 18. Joe Savino vs. St. Lawrence, 9-17-94 19. Joe Savino vs. Gannon, 10-26-96 20. V. Esposito vs. Central Conn., 10-31-09

YDS PA PC 398 36 19 346 45 27 341 49 28 335 35 22 331 28 21 314 31 20 306 26 16 292 26 17 290 29 15 286 39 23 283 22 14 283 31 21 280 32 25 279 30 20 279 22 13 278 32 17 273 40 20 272 17 10 266 23 18 266 39 25

MOST YARDS THROWN IN TWO & THREE CONSECUTIVE GAMES 2-Game ��712, Joe Savino (Sr.), 1997 (398 vs. Southern Conn. State, Nov. 15; 314 vs. American International, Nov. 22) 3-Game �� 962, Joe Savino (Sr.), 1997 (250 vs. Union, Nov. 8; 398 vs. Southern Conn. State, Nov. 15; 314 vs. American International, Nov. 22)

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RUSHING RECORDS MOST RUSHES

CAREER YARDS

Game...39, Elijah Ibitokun-Hanks (So.) at New Hampshire, 11-12-16 (298 yds) ...........................39, David McCarty (Jr.) vs. New Hampshire, 9-20-08 (130 yds) �� 38, David McCarty (Sr.) vs. Bryant, 10-17-09 (118 yds) Season �� 357, David McCarty (Jr.), 2008 (1,852 yds) Career ��798, David McCarty, 2006-09 (4,287 yds)

MOST NET YARDS Game.....298, Elijah Ibitokun-Hanks (So.) at New Hampshire, 11-12-16 (39 rushes) ................................286, Tom DeBlois (Jr.) vs. Springfield, 11-15-75 (36 rushes) Season ��1,852, David McCarty (Jr.), 2008 (357 rushes) Career �� 4,287, David McCarty, 2006-09 (798 rushes)

MOST YARDS GAINED Game....... 303, Elijah Ibitokun-Hanks (So.) at New Hampshire, 11-12-16 (39 rushes) Season ��1,896, David McCarty (Jr.), 2008 (357 rushes) Career �� 4,287, David McCarty, 2006-09 (798 rushes)

HIGHEST AVERAGE PER RUSH Season (min. 125 rushes)............. 7.47, Tom DeBlois (So.), 1974 (135 for 1,009) (min. 175 rushes)...................7.22, Gary Jones (Sr.), 2003 (211 for 1,524 Career (min. 200 rushes)................... 6.50, Ben Alston, 1990-92 (206 for 1,339) (min. 400 rushes)................... 6.86, Gary Jones, 2002-03 (442 for 3,033)

MOST 100-YARD RUSHING GAMES Career �� 24, David McCarty, 2006-09 Season ��11, David McCarty (Jr.), 2008

Player Carries 1. David McCarty (2006-09) 798 2. Drew Smith (2009-12) 615 3. Omar Osbourne (2011-14) 695 4. Gary Jones (2002-03) 442 5. Greg Garrett (1996-99) 634 6. Tom DeBlois (1973-76) 439 7. Peter Pedro (1986-89) 480 8. Brian Manigault (1998-01) 433 9. Pat Ryder (1986-89) 639 10. Dave Soldini (1981-85) 411 11. Elijah Ibitokun-Hanks (2015-) 351 12. Glenn Sowalskie (1973-77) 308 13. Chuck Priore (1979-81) 349 14. Orin Griffin (1973-76) 288 15. Mike Mirabella (1975-78) 329

Yards 4,287 3,278 3,228 3,033 2,958 2,680 2,612 2,251 2,245 2,075 2,010 1,973 1,881 1,812 1,728

Avg. 5.4 5.2 4.6 6.9 4.7 6.2 5.4 5.2 3.5 5.0 5.7 6.4 5.4 6.3 5.3

TD 35 40 27 40 28 26 22 24 30 8 18 19 13 16 15

Avg. 5.2 7.2 6.5 6.9 5.7 4.8 4.4 5.6 5.4 5.6 6.0 7.5 5.1 5.1 7.0

TD 13 18 22 13 16 7 12 10 12 15 2 8 18 7 9

SINGLE SEASON YARDS Player Year 1. David McCarty 2008 2. Gary Jones 2003 3. Gary Jones 2002 4. David McCarty 2007 5. Elijah Ibitokun-Hanks 2016 6. Omar Osbourne 2014 7. Omar Osbourne 2013 8. Drew Smith 2011 9. Nicholas Bazan 2004 10. Brian Manigault 2000 11. Dave Soldini 1984 12. Tom DeBlois 1975 13. Drew Smith 2012 14. Brian Manigault 2001 15. Sam Haliston 1977

Carries 357 211 231 219 247 254 277 194 194 187 173 135 195 184 135

Yards 1,852 1,524 1,509 1,503 1,401 1,211 1,206 1,092 1,043 1,041 1,022 1,009 1,001 946 940

MOST RUSHING TOUCHDOWNS

LONGEST RUSH FOR A TOUCHDOWN Game �� 99 - Sam Haliston (So.) vs. Norwich, 10-22-77 ��94 - Orin Griffin (Jr.) vs. Brockport, 9-27-75

Game..............................................5, Tom DeBlois (Jr.) vs. Springfield, 11-15-75 Season..........................................................................22, Gary Jones (Jr.), 2002 Season By A Quarterback ��12, Nicholas Bazan (Sr.), 2004 Career...........................................................................40, Drew Smith, 2009-12 ...................................................................................... 40, Gary Jones, 2002-03

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SINGLE GAME YARDS Player 1. Elijah Ibitokun-Hanks at New Hampshire, 11-12-16 2. Tom DeBlois vs. Springfield, 11-15-75 3. David McCarty vs. Jacksonville, 12-6-08 4. Omar Osbourne vs. Colgate, 9-7-13 5. David McCarty vs. Central Conn., 11-17-07 6. Gary Jones vs. Stony Brook, 10-25-03 7. Orin Griffin vs. Brockport, 9-27-75 8. David McCarty vs. Duquesne, 10-4-08 9. Nicholas Bazan vs. Stony Brook, 10-23-04 10. Glenn Sowalskie vs. Hampden-Sydney, 11-19-77

YDS TC 298 39 286 36 271 33 256 35 247 19 242 27 235 11 230 37 230 28 230 28

Player 11. Nicholas Bazan vs. Wagner, 10-30-04 12. Tom DeBlois vs. Brockport, 10-26-74 13. Dave Duprey vs. Plattsburgh, 11-8-75 14. Gary Jones vs. Wagner, 11-1-03 15. Elijah Ibitokun-Hanks vs. Elon, 10-29-16 16. Dave Soldini vs. Norwich, 10-20-84 17. David McCarty vs. Monmouth, 11-1-08 18. David McCarty vs. Sacred Heart, 10-18-08 19. Mike Mirabella vs. Brockport, 9-30-78 20. Levi Louis vs. Cortland, 10-28-78

YDS TC 222 26 213 15 212 --211 16 210 35 209 27 208 31 207 32 206 25 203 27

MOST YARDS RUSHED IN TWO & THREE CONSECUTIVE GAMES 2-Game �� 453, Gary Jones (Sr.), 2003 (242 vs. Stony Brook, Oct. 25; 211 vs. Wagner, Nov. 1) ��452, Nicholas Bazan (Sr.), 2004 (230 vs. Stony Brook, Oct. 23; 222 vs. Wagner, Oct. 30) ��414, David McCarty (So.), 2007 (167 vs. Monmouth, Nov. 10; 247 vs. Central Conn., Nov. 17) �� 389, Elijah Ibitokun-Hanks (So.), 2016 (91 vs. Delaware, Nov. 5; 298 at New Hampshire, Nov. 12) �� 375, David McCarty (Jr.), 2008 (104 vs. Wagner, Nov. 15; 271 vs. Jacksonville, Dec. 6) ��366, Tom DeBlois (So.), 1974 (153 vs. Nichols, Oct. 19; 213 vs. Brockport, Oct. 26) 3-Game �� 648, Gary Jones (Sr.), 2003 (242 vs. Stony Brook, Oct. 25; 211 vs. Wagner, Nov. 1; 195 vs. Robert Morris, Nov. 8) �� 599, Elijah Ibitokun-Hanks (So.), 2016 (210 vs. Elon, Oct. 29; 91 vs. Delaware, Nov. 5; 298 at. New Hampshire, Nov. 12) �� 581, David McCarty (So.), 2007 (167 vs. Robert Morris, Nov. 3; 167 vs. Monmouth, Nov. 10; 247 vs. Central Conn., Nov. 17) ��543, Nicholas Bazan (Sr.), 2004 (91 vs. Monmouth, Oct. 16; 230 vs. Stony Brook, Oct. 23; 222 vs. Wagner, Oct. 30) �� 538, David McCarty (Jr.), 2008 (230 vs. Duquesne, Oct. 4; 101 vs. Central Conn., Oct. 11; 207 vs. Sacred Heart, Oct. 18) �� 537, David McCarty (Jr.), 2008 (207 vs. Sacred Heart, Oct. 18; 122 vs. St. Francis, Pa., Oct. 25; 208 vs. Monmouth, Nov. 1)

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RECEIVING RECORDS MOST RECEPTIONS

CAREER RECEPTIONS

Game �� 13, Andy Shein (Sr.) vs. Brockport, 9-24-94 (146 yards) ............................. 12, Ryan Kirchner (Jr.) vs. Stony Brook, 11-16-11 (143 yards) Season ��67, Tim Bush (Jr.), 2008 (794 yards) Career ��172, Ryan Kirchner, 2009-12 (1,883 yards)

MOST RECEIVING YARDS Game ��251, Chris Phillis (Jr.) vs. Robert Morris, 11-11-00 (6 catches) Season �� 1,070, Dan Gmelin (Sr.), 1997 (57 catches) Career �� 2,243, Dan Gmelin, 1994-97 (136 catches)

MOST TOUCHDOWN RECEPTIONS Game �� 3, Ed Sellers (Jr.) vs. Hampden-Sydney, 11-19-77 ��3, Andy Shein (Sr.) vs. Norwich, 10-22-94 ��3, Seth Thomas (Jr.) vs. King’s, Pa., 11-16-96 ��3, Ryan Kirchner (Jr.) vs. Sacred Heart, 11-19-11 ��3, Cole King (So.) vs. Robert Morris, 9-8-12 Season ��10, Dan Gmelin (Sr.), 1997 �� 10, Ryan Kirchner (Jr.), 2011 Career �� 20, Chris Phillis, 1999-01

HIGHEST AVERAGE GAIN PER CATCH Season (min. 20 catches)....... �� 21.4, Scott Lusher (So.), 1977 (22 for 470) (min. 30 catches)...... ��19.2, Chris Phillis (So.), 1999 (33 for 635) (min. 40 catches)...... �� 18.8, Dan Gmelin (Sr.), 1997 (57 for 1,070) Career (min. 30 catches) �� 22.9, Bob Baxter, 1973-75 (min. 50 catches)...... �� 18.9, Larry Marin, 1990-93 (65 for 1,226) (min. 90 catches)...... ��16.9, Chris Phillis, 1999-01 (124 for 2,100)

MOST 200-YARD RECEIVING GAMES Career ��1, Dan Gmelin, 1994-97 �� 1, Chris Phillis, 1999-01

MOST 100-YARD RECEIVING GAMES Career ��7, Dan Gmelin, 1994-97 �� 7, Chris Phillis, 1999-01 ��6, Tim Bush, 2007-09 �� 5, Andy Shein, 1991-94 ��5, Cole King, 2011-14 ��3, Glenn Carlin, 1985-87 �� 3, Jay McFarlane, 1999-01 �� 3, Michael Ettz, 1996-99 ��3, Ryan Kirchner, 2009-12 Season ��5, Andy Shein, 1994 �� 4, Dan Gmelin, 1997 �� 4, Tim Bush, 2009 �� 3, Dan Gmelin, 1996 �� 3, Chris Phillis, 2000 �� 3, Jay McFarlane, 2001 �� 3, Chris Phillis, 2001 �� 3, Cole King, 2012

Player 1. Ryan Kirchner (2009-12) 2. Cole King (2011-14) 3. Tim Bush (2007-09) 4. Dan Gmelin (1994-97) 5. Chris Phillis (1999-01) 6. Kevin Chillis (2010-13) 7. Irani DeAraujo (2004-07) 8. Seth Thomas (1994-97) 9. Andy Shein (1991-94) 10. Michael Ettz (1996-99) 11. Glenn Carlin (1985-87) 12. John Donnelly (1983-85) 13. Brian Parker (2011-14) 14. Drew Smith (2009-12) 15. Bob Thorne (1994-96)

No. 172 148 147 136 124 107 95 94 93 92 86 78 74 73 72

Yards 1,883 2,217 1,880 2,243 2,100 1,340 915 1,207 1,537 1,249 1,392 1,269 1,006 767 1,086

Avg. 10.9 15.0 12.8 16.5 16.9 12.5 9.6 12.8 16.5 13.6 16.2 16.3 13.6 10.5 15.1

TD 14 18 7 17 20 8 1 13 12 5 12 13 9 5 8

Avg. 11.9 13.7 11.3 11.8 18.8 11,9 18.4 11.6 10.1 17.5 16.1 9.4 15.7 13.9 14.5

TD 5 3 5 8 10 10 9 3 1 8 7 2 3 7 6

SINGLE SEASON RECEPTIONS Player 1. Tim Bush 2. Tim Bush 3. Kevin Chillis 4. Josh Gontarek 5. Dan Gmelin 6. Ryan Kirchner 7. Andy Shein 8. Ryan Kirchner 8. Ryan Kirchner 10. Chris Phillis 11. Glenn Carlin 12. Zee Roberson 12. Dan Gmelin 13. Cole King 14. Chris Phillis

Year 2008 2009 2013 2014 1997 2011 1994 2012 2010 2000 1987 2015 1996 2014 2001

No. 67 63 59 58 57 56 53 50 50 49 47 46 46 45 42

Yards 794 861 664 687 1,070 615 976 578 504 856 755 431 720 626 609

SINGLE GAME YARDS Player 1. Chris Phillis vs. Robert Morris, 11-11-00 2. Dan Gmelin vs. Southern Conn. State, 11-15-97 3. Andy Shein vs. William Paterson, 11-11-94 4. Dan Gmelin vs. Pace, 11-2-96 5. Chris Phillis vs. Wagner, 9-22-01 6. Dan Gmelin vs. American Int’l, 11-22-97 7. Chris Phillis vs. Hofstra, 11-18-00 8. Andy Shein vs. Brockport, 9-24-94 9. Cole King vs. Richmond, 10-11-14 10. Chris Phillis vs. Stony Brook, 9-29-01 11. Ryan Kirchner vs. Stony Brook, 11-26-11 Bob Brien vs. Alfred, 10-29-83 13. Tim Bush vs. Wagner, 11-15-08 Andy Shein vs. St. Lawrence, 9-17-94 16. Andy Shein vs. Norwich, 10-22-94 17. Kevin Chillis vs. Duquesne, 8-31-13 Dan Gmelin vs. Merrimack, 10-4-97 Tim Bush vs. Bryant, 10-17-09 20. Andy Shein vs. Alfred, 10-1-94 21. Dan Gmelin vs. Gannon, 10-26-96

YDS REC 251 6 215 11 188 8 181 11 163 9 160 9 148 10 146 13 145 11 145 8 143 12 143 6 141 10 141 5 139 6 135 9 135 5 135 10 134 4 130 9

MOST YARDS RECEIVED IN TWO & THREE CONSECUTIVE GAMES 2-Game: �� 399, Chris Phillis (Jr.), 2000 (251 vs. Robert Morris, Nov. 11; 148 vs. Hofstra, Nov. 18) 3-Game: �� 469, Chris Phillis (Jr.), 2000 (70 vs. Monmouth, Nov. 4; 251 vs. Robert Morris, Nov. 11; 148 vs. Hofstra, Nov. 18)

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ALL-PURPOSE YARDS RECORDS MOST ALL-PURPOSE YARDS GAINED Game �� 305, Elijah Ibitokun-Hanks (So.) at New Hampshire, 11-12-16 (298 rushing, 7 receiving, 0 punt/kickoff returns) �� 286, David McCarty (Jr.) vs. Jacksonville, 12-6-08 (271 rushing, 15 receiving, 0 punt/kickoff returns) ��286, Tom DeBlois (Jr.) vs. Springfield, 11-15-75 (286 rushing, 0 receiving, 0 punt/kickoff returns) �� 282, Gary Jones (Jr.) vs. Drake, 10-12-02 (191 rushing, 91 receiving, 0 punt/kickoff returns) ......................................................................... 273, Dan Gmelin (Sr.) vs. Southern Conn. State, 11-15-97 (1 rushing, 215 receiving, 5 punt returns, 52 kickoff returns) Season �� 2,208, David McCarty (Jr.), 2008 (1,852 rushing, 356 receiving, 0 punt returns, 0 kickoff returns) Career ��4,976, David McCarty, 2006-09 (4,287 rushing, 624 receiving, 44 punt returns, 21 kickoff returns)

CAREER ALL-PURPOSE YARDS Player 1. David McCarty (2006-09) 2. Drew Smith (2009-12) 3. Omar Osbourne (2011-14) 4. Gary Jones (2002-03) 5. Greg Garrett (1996-99) 6. Dan Gmelin (1994-97) 7. Kevin Chillis (2010-13) 8. Ben Alston (1990-92) 9. Justin Gannon (2006-09) 10. Dustin Wilson (2000-04) 11. Chris Phillis (1999-01) 12. Larry Marin (1990-93) 13. Tom DeBlois (1973-76) 14. Peter Pedro (1986-89) 15. Ryan Kirchner (2009-12) 16. Brian Manigault (1998-01) 17. Dave Soldini (1981-85) 18. Glenn Sowalskie (1973-76) 19. Rogelio Mitchell (1983-86) 20. Orin Griffin (1973-76) 21. Pat Ryder (1986-89) 22. Cole King (2011-14) 23. Mike Mirabella (1975-78) 24. Elijah Ibitokun-Hanks (2015-) 25. John Dunham (1981-83)

SINGLE SEASON ALL-PURPOSE YARDS

Rush. Rec. PR KOR 4,287 624 44 21 3,196 767 0 758 3,229 647 0 0 3,033 227 0 379 2,958 403 0 201 43 2,243 567 332 550 1,340 6 1,134 1,339 47 0 1,603 1,067 314 379 1,099 1,348 53 28 1,388 99 2,100 477 97 135 1,226 691 672 2,680 0 0 0 2,612 6 0 0 0 1,883 552 0 2,251 141 0 30 2,075 155 0 113 1,973 81 0 264 1,342 274 0 694 1,812 103 44 336 2,245 0 0 0 5 2,217 0 0 1,727 28 0 326 2,010 67 0 0 843 332 255 646

Total 4,976 4,721 3,876 3,639 3,562 3,185 3,030 2,989 2,859 2,817 2,773 2,724 2,680 2,618 2,435 2,422 2,343 2,318 2,310 2,295 2,245 2,222 2,081 2,077 2,076

Player Year 1. David McCarty 2008 2. Gary Jones 2002 3. Dan Gmelin 1997 4. Gary Jones 2003 5. David McCarty 2007 6. Andrew Smith 2011 7. Kevin Chillis 2013 8. Elijah Ibitokun-Hanks 2016 8. Andy Shein 1994 9. Omar Osbourne 2013 10. Otis Bellamy 1994 11. Omar Osbourne 2014 11. Drew Smith 2012 12. Brian Manigault 2000 13. Justin Gannon 2009 14. Dave Soldini 1984 15. Dustin Wilson 2004 16. Ben Alston 1991 17. Larry Marin 1993 18. Nicholas Bazan 2004 19. Chris Phillis 2000 20. Dan Gmelin 1996 21. Rogelio Mitchell 1986 22. Tom DeBlois 1974 23. David McCarty 2009 24. Sam Halliston 1977 25. Ben Alston 1990 26. Andrew Smith 2010 27. Brian Manigault 2001 28. Glenn Sowalskie 1977 29. Justin Gannon 2008 30. Mike Mirabella 1978 31. Dillon Romain 2010 32. Greg Garrett 1997 33. John Dunham 1982 34. Andrew Smith 2009

Rush. Rec. PR KOR 1,852 356 0 0 1,509 163 0 277 42 1,070 368 225 1,524 64 0 102 1,503 131 0 177 1,092 322 0 103 128 664 11 669 1,401 42 0 0 21 976 285 159 1,206 163 0 0 719 107 0 512 1,212 154 0 0 1,001 227 0 52 1,041 92 0 0 471 192 263 184 1,022 60 0 0 696 20 11 351 564 0 0 508 -5 542 268 249 1,043 0 0 0 76 856 60 47 6 720 199 107 635 147 0 230 1,009 0 0 0 934 63 0 0 940 57 0 0 147 23 0 825 724 119 0 150 946 47 0 0 866 13 0 98 200 0 116 657 933 28 0 0 547 31 0 376 900 45 0 0 334 227 150 224 379 99 0 453

Total 2,208 1,949 1,705 1,690 1,634 1,517 1,472 1,443 1,441 1,369 1,338 1,366 1,280 1,133 1,110 1,082 1,078 1,072 1,054 1,043 1,039 1,032 1,012 1,009 997 997 995 993 993 977 973 961 954 945 935 931

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TOTAL OFFENSE RECORDS MOST TOTAL OFFENSIVE YARDS GAINED Game �� 404, Joe Savino (Sr.) vs. Southern Conn. State, 11-15-97 (6 rushing, 398 passing) Season �� 2,859, Dan Di Lella (Sr.), 2011 (311 rushing, 2,548 passing) Career �� 7,660, Joe Savino, 1994-97 (645 rushing, 7,015 passing)

CAREER TOTAL OFFENSIVE YARDS Player 1. Joe Savino (1994-97) 2. Will Fiacchi (2011-14) 3. Vinny Esposito (2006-09) 4. Pat Ryder (1986-89) 5. David McCarty (2006-09) 6. Ryan Roeder (1999-02) 7. Jaan Laap (1990-93) 8. Dan Di Lella (2008-11) 9. Drew Smith (2009-12) 10. Omar Osbourne (2011-14) 11. Gary Jones (2002-03) 11. Eric Williams (1995-99) 12. Tom DeBlois (1973-76) 13. Mike Milano (1983-85) 14. Peter Pedro (1986-89) 15. Dave Soldini (1981-85) 17. Glenn Sowalskie (1973-77) 18. Michael Oliva (1996-99) 19. Elijah Ibitokun-Hanks (2015-) 20. Chuck Priore (1979-81)

SINGLE SEASON TOTAL OFFENSIVE YARDS

Plays Rush Pass 1,325 645 7,015 1,249 62 7,150 1,086 247 5,692 1,153 2,245 3,153 798 4,287 0 738 475 3,564 724 662 2,942 597 297 3,275 625 3,196 193 695 3,229 0 442 3,033 0 453 333 2,518 439 2,680 0 603 486 2,156 480 2,612 0 411 2,075 0 311 1,973 42 297 256 1,758 351 2,010 0 351 1,881 15

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Yards 7,660 7,212 5,939 5,398 4,287 4,039 3,604 3,572 3,389 3,229 3,033 2,851 2,680 2,642 2,612 2,075 2,015 2,014 2,010 1,896

Player Year 1. Dan Di Lella 2011 2. Joe Savino 1997 3. Will Fiacchi 2014 4. Will Fiacchi 2013 5. Will Fiacchi 2012 6. Vinny Esposito 2008 7. Vinny Esposito 2007 8. Vinny Esposito 2009 9. David McCarty 2008 10. Joe Savino 1994 11. Nicholas Bazan 2004 12. Joe Savino 1996 13. Ryan Roeder 2002 14. Pat Ryder 1987 15. Gary Jones 2003 16. Gary Jones 2002 17. Pat Ryder 1988 18. David McCarty 2007 19. Jaan Laap 1992 20. Joe Savino 1995 21. Elijah Ibitokun-Hanks 2016 22. Eric Williams 1998 23. DJ Crook 2015 24. Pat Ryder 1989 25. Ryan Roeder 2000 26. Michael Oliva 1999 27. Mike Milano 1983 28. Mike Milano 1985 29. Omar Osbourne 2014 30. Omar Osbourne 2013 31. Drew Smith 2011 32. Jaan Laap 1993 33. Nevin Sussman 2016 32. Eric Williams 1999 33. D. Bocanegra 2006

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Plays Rush 401 311 352 375 459 90 431 -43 359 15 351 148 394 136 341 -37 357 1,852 333 59 356 1,043 314 194 310 259 301 717 211 1,524 231 1,509 361 452 219 1,503 229 242 326 17 247 1,401 243 47 248 160 283 685 225 181 170 198 269 185 286 271 254 1,212 277 1,206 198 1,092 232 157 241 121 151 199 258 165

Pass Yards 2,548 2,859 2,377 2,752 2,636 2,726 2,358 2,315 2,156 2,171 1,934 2,082 1,810 1,946 1,948 1,911 0 1,852 1,742 1,801 689 1,732 1,494 1,688 1,366 1,625 896 1,613 0 1,524 0 1,509 1,054 1,506 0 1,503 1,196 1,438 1,402 1,419 0 1,401 1,339 1,386 1,168 1,328 637 1,322 1,132 1,313 1,073 1,271 1,059 1,244 971 1,242 0 1,212 0 1,206 103 1,195 982 1,139 1,017 1,138 922 1,121 932 1,097

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SCORING RECORDS MOST POINTS SCORED

MOST TOUCHDOWNS SCORED

Game............................................30, Tom DeBlois (Jr.) vs. Springfield, 11-15-75 Season ��138, Gary Jones (Jr.), 2002 Career ��270, Drew Smith, 2009-12

SINGLE SEASON POINTS SCORED

CAREER POINTS SCORED Player 1. Drew Smith (2009- 12) 2. Gary Jones (2002-03) 3. Herb Glass (2008-11) 4. David McCarty (2006-09) 5. Greg Garrett (1996-99) 6. Pat Ryder (1986-89) 7. Omar Osbourne (2011-14) 8. Bryan Bagstad (1999-01) 9. Omar Johnson (2004-07) Tom DeBlois (1973-76) 11. Deron Regev (1995-98) 12. Brian Manigault (1998-01) 13. Jason Fralicker (2006-07) 14. Tony Chechile (1986-89) 15. Peter Pedro (1986-89) 16. Chris Phillis (1999-01) 17. Ben Kelcey (1997-00) Dan Gmelin (1994-97) 19. Vinny Esposito (2006-09) Glenn Sowalskie (1973-77) 21. Elijah Ibitokun-Hanks (2015-) Cole King (2011-14) Joe Savino (1994-97) 24. Patrick Toole (2014-15) 25. Stan Zylinski (2000-03) 26. Jaan Laap (1990-93) 27. Orin Griffin (1973-76) 28. Scott Reagan (1983-85) 29. Mike Mirabella (1975-78) 30. Levi Louis (1978-80)

TD 45 42 0 41 33 30 29 0 26 26 0 25 0 0 22 21 20 20 19 19 18 18 18 0 0 16 16 6 15 14

Game..............................................5, Tom DeBlois (Jr.) vs. Springfield, 11-15-75 Season ��23, Gary Jones (Jr.), 2002 Career ��45, Drew Smith, 2009-12

1XP 2XP FG 0 0 0 0 0 0 137 0 37 0 0 0 0 3 0 0 3 0 0 0 0 101 0 22 0 0 0 0 0 0 101 0 18 0 1 0 62 0 28 85 0 20 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 60 0 15 76 0 9 0 1 0 0 0 0 20 1 12 0 0 0 0 2 0

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PTS 270 252 248 246 204 186 176 167 156 156 155 152 146 145 132 126 120 120 116 116 108 108 108 105 103 98 96 94 90 88

Player Year 1. Gary Jones 2002 2. Drew Smith 2012 Gary Jones 2003 4. David McCarty 2008 5. Elijah Ibitokun-Hanks 2016 6. Brian Manigault 2000 7. Herb Glass 2011 David McCarty 2007 9. Jason Fralicker 2007 10. Sean Kenny 2012 11. Patrick Toole 2014 12. Nicholas Bazan 2004 Dan Gmelin 1997 14. Greg Garrett 1997 Scott Reagan 1985 16. Ethan Stark 2016 17. Drew Smith 2011 Greg Garrett 1999 Omar Osbourne 2013 20. Jason Fralicker 2006 21. Herb Glass 2009 22. Ryan Kirchner 2011 Vinny Esposito 2008 Omar Johnson 2005 Joe Savino 1997 Andy Shein 1994 John Dunham 1982 Tom DeBlois 1975 29. Bryan Bagstad 2000 Stan Zylinski 2002 31. Pat Ryder 1989 32. Bryan Bagstad 1999 33. Josh Gontarek 2014 David McCarty 2009 Bryan Bagstad 2001 Chris Phillis 2000 John Donnelly 1985 Sam Haliston 1977 Glenn Sowalskie 1974 40. Deron Regev 1998 Deron Regev 1997 Al Martin 1974 43. Herb Glass 2010 Steve Checksfield 1998 Larry Leibowitz 1977 46. Herb Glass 2008 47. Brian Manigault 2001 Pat Ryder 1988 Levi Louis 1978

TD 1XP 2XP FG 23 0 0 0 19 0 0 0 19 0 0 0 17 0 0 0 16 0 0 0 15 0 0 0 0 51 0 11 14 0 0 0 0 37 0 15 0 46 0 11 0 38 0 12 12 0 0 0 12 0 0 0 11 0 2 0 2 20 1 12 0 29 0 13 11 0 0 0 11 0 0 0 11 0 0 0 0 25 0 13 0 25 0 12 10 0 0 0 10 0 0 0 10 0 0 0 10 0 0 0 10 0 0 0 10 0 0 0 10 0 0 0 0 40 0 6 0 40 0 6 9 0 1 0 0 34 0 7 9 0 0 0 9 0 0 0 0 27 0 9 9 0 0 0 9 0 0 0 9 0 0 0 9 0 0 0 0 32 0 7 0 38 0 5 0 44 0 3 0 28 0 8 7 4 0 2 0 25 0 9 0 33 0 6 8 0 1 0 8 0 1 0 8 0 1 0

PTS 138 114 114 102 96 90 84 84 82 79 74 72 72 70 70 68 66 66 66 64 61 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 58 58 56 55 54 54 54 54 54 54 54 53 53 53 52 52 52 51 50 50 50

MOST EXTRA POINTS SCORED BY KICKING Game..................9, Al Martin (Jr.) vs. Massachusetts Maritime, 10-11-74 (9-11) ........................ 9, Herb Glass (Sr.) vs. Central Connecticut State, 10-22-11 (9-9) ....................... 9, Sean Kenny (Sr.) vs. Central Connecticut State, 11-17-12 (9-9) Season �� 51, Herb Glass (Sr.), 2011 (51-51) Career ��137, Herb Glass, 2008-11 (137-143)

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PUNTING & KICKING RECORDS MOST PUNTS

MOST FIELD GOALS MADE

Game �� 12, Ed Sellers (Jr.) vs. St. Lawrence, 9-10-77 (325 yards) ............................. 12, Andy Shein (Jr.) vs. Salisbury State, 10-30-93 (371 yards) Season �� 65, Jon Martin (Jr.), 2015 (2,712 yards) �� 65, Dave Hardy (Jr.), 1981 (2,089 yards) Career.................................................... 244, Jon Martin, 2013-16 (9,899 yards) Career (Yards).............................. 9,899 yards, Jon Martin, 2013-16 (244 punts)

HIGHEST AVERAGE PUNT Season �� 42.6, Paul Layton (So.), 2011 (51 for 2,174) Career �� 41.0, Paul Layton, 2010-12 (159 for 6,519) ��38.3, Chris Lynch, 2004-08 (227 for 8,689)

LONGEST PUNT 82 yards ��Paul Layton (Jr.), 2012 vs. Wagner 11-3-12 81 yards �� Jon Martin (Sr.), 2016 vs. Stony Brook, 11-19-16

Game �� 3, Scott Reagan vs. Cortland, 10-19-85 (3-3) ��3, Jason Fralicker vs. Lehigh, 9-2-06 (3-3) ��3, Jason Fralicker vs. Robert Morris, 11-4-06 (3-3) �� 3, Sean Kenny vs. Maine, 9-22-12 (3-3) �� 3, Ethan Stark vs. Richmond, 10-8-16 (3-4) �� 3, Jason Fralicker vs. Fordham, 9-8-07 (3-4) �� 3, Patrick Toole vs. Rhode Island, 9-20-14 (3-4) �� 3, Jason Fralicker vs. Colgate, 9-1-07 (3-5) ��3, Herb Glass vs. Sacred Heart, 9-26-09 (3-5) Season �� 15, Jason Fralicker (Sr.), 2007 (23 attempted) Career �� 37, Herb Glass, 2008-11 (71 attempted)

MOST FIELD GOALS ATTEMPTED Game ��5, Jason Fralicker vs. Colgate, 9-1-07 (3 made) �� 5. Herb Glass vs. Sacred Heart, 9-26-09 (3 made) Season �� 23, Jason Fralicker (Sr.), 2007 (15 made) Career �� 71, Herb Glass, 2008-11 (37 made)

LONGEST FIELD GOAL MADE

MOST PUNT RETURNS Season........ �� 33, Don Bowen (Sr.), 1980 (250 yards) ................... �� 32, Daniel Bocanegra (Jr.), 2007 (229 yards) Career......... �� 73, Larry Marin, 1990-93 (691 yards)

53 yards �� Mike Malvin (Jr.) vs. St. Lawrence, 11-16-91 52 yards ��Patrick Toole (Jr.) vs. Maine, 10-18-14

MOST KICKOFF RETURNS MOST YARDS ON PUNT RETURNS Season ��368, Dan Gmelin (Sr.), 1997 (24 returns) Career �� 691, Larry Marin, 1990-93 (73 returns)

Season �� 37, Dione Alston (Fr.), 2015 (821 yards) Career �� 66, Ben Alston, 1990-93 (1,603 yards)

MOST YARDS ON KICKOFF RETURNS HIGHEST AVERAGE GAIN PER PUNT RETURN Season (min. 15)................................ 15.33, Dan Gmelin (Sr.), 1997 (24 for 368) ...........................................................15.31, Dan Gmelin (Jr.), 1996 (13 for 199) Career (min. 25) �� 9.5, Larry Marin, 1990-93 (73 for 691)

LONGEST PUNT RETURN FOR A TOUCHDOWN 84 yards �� Ray Gay (Sr.) vs. Plattsburgh, 11-5-77 80 yards �� Ryan Kirchner (So.) vs. Wagner, 11-13-10

Season.................................................. 825, Ben Alston (So.), 1990 (31 returns) Career................................................... 1,603, Ben Alston, 1990-92 (66 returns)

HIGHEST AVG. GAIN PER KICKOFF RETURN Season (min. 15) ��26.6, Ben Alston (So.), 1990 (31 for 825) Career (min. 20) �� 24.3, Ben Alston, 1990-93 (66 for 1,603)

LONGEST KICKOFF RETURN FOR A TD 97 yards ��Steve McNeil (Fr.) vs. Buffalo, 11-5-88

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DEFENSIVE RECORDS CAREER INTERCEPTIONS

MOST INTERCEPTIONS

Player No. Game ��3, by eight players 1. Wayne Anderson (1983-86) 19 Most Recent ��Fred Daughtry (Fr.) vs. Norwich, 10-22-94 2. Skip Scurry (1974-77) 17 ��Leon WIlliams (So.) vs. Cortland, 10-13-90 3. Dave Hardy (1980-83) 13 Season �� 9, Wayne Anderson (So.), 1984 4. Rich Heimerle (1975-78) 13 Career �� 19, Wayne Anderson, 1983-86 5. Daryl Haynor (1976-79) 12 6. Dave Casale (2006-09) 11 Don Hyde (1976-79) 11 LONGEST INTERCEPTION RETURN FOR A TD Ray Gay (1974-77) 11 9. Troy Rhett (1996-98) 10 90 yards ��Chris Pizzo (Sr.) vs. Alfred, 9-16-89 Chris Robertson (1992-95) 10 11. Rayshan Clark (2013-16) Mike Grever (1996-99) Ted Bearor (1993-96) Mike Cerminaro (1986-89) Brad Kehlenbeck (1973-76)

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MOST TACKLES Game �� 24, Don Mion (Sr.) vs. Alfred, 9-28-74 Season ��143, Ken Schoen (Sr.), 1974 Career �� 416, Colin Disch, 2004-07

SINGLE SEASON INTERCEPTIONS

Player No. 1. Wayne Anderson (1984) 9 MOST SACKS (SINCE 1999) 2. Skip Scurry (1974) 8 3. Dave Casale (2008) 7 Game �� 3.5, Andre Coleman (Sr.) vs. Robert Morris, 11-4-06 4. Leon Williams (1990) 7 �� 3.0, Mark Sheehan (Sr.) vs. Colgate, 9-1-07 5. Rich Heimerle (1978) 7 �� 3.0, John Bolt (So.) vs. St. John’s, 9-8-01 6. Mike Cerminaro (1988) 6 Season �� 9.0, Eddie Delaney (Sr.), 2011 7. Wayne Anderson (1985) 6 Career �� 16.5, Malachi Hoskins, 2014-pres. 8. Cal Flint (1978) 6 16.5, David Parks, 2000-03 9. Don Hyde (1978) 6 10. Ray Gay (1977) 6

CAREER SACKS (SINCE 1999)

Player No. Player No. 1. Malachi Hoskins (2014-) 16.5 1. Eddie Delaney (2011) 9.0 David Parks (2000-03) 16.5 2. Mark Sheehan (2007) 7.5 3. Jermaine Lee (2002-05) 16.0 Jermaine Lee (2004) 7.5 4. Josh Bazan (1999-02) 14.5 David Parks (2003) 7.5 5. Andre Coleman (2003-06) 14.0 5. Malachi Hoskins (2016) 7.0 6. John Bolt (2000-03) 14.0 6. Josh MacAnn (2002) 6.5 7. Mark Sheehan (2004-07) 13.0 7. Andre Coleman (2006) 6.0 8. Matt Kryzak (2001-04) 12.5 Josh Bazan (2000) 6.0 9. Tom Pandolf (2005-08) 12.0 9. Mike Kelly (2008) 5.5 10. Colin Disch (2004-07) 12.0 Michael Dungey (2007) 5.5 11. Eddie Delaney (2008-11) 11.5 John Bolt (2003) 5.5 12. Michael Dungey (2004-07) 11.5 Matt Kryzak (2002) 5.5 David Parks (2002) 5.5

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CAREER TACKLES Player 1. Colin Disch (2004-07) 2. Josh Bazan (1999-02) 3. Mike Grever (1996-99) 4. Frank Sarcone (1984-87) 5. Michael Nicastro (2013-16) 6. Chris Locci (1991-94) 7. Frank Villanova (1973-75) 8. Don Mion (1973-74) 9. Jon Morgan (2009-12) 10. Justin Brancaccio (2006-09) 11. Joe Pirreca (1985-88) 12. Brian Becker (2002-05) 13. Dave Plungas (2009-12) 14. Ryan MacLean (1999-02) 15. Dave Nicomini (2004-09)

SINGLE SEASON SACKS

SINGLE SEASON TACKLES UT AT Total 175 241 416 225 129 354 175 176 351 98 246 344 136 174 310 125 173 298 --- --- 296 --- --- 271 137 128 265 105 156 261 104 149 253 106 145 251 97 149 246 153 90 243 106 136 242

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Player 1. Ken Schoen (1974) 2. Don Mion (1974) 3. Colin Disch (2004) 4. Frank Sarcone (1987) 5. Ed Eastman (1981) 6. Don Mion (1973) 7. Mike Grever (1998) 8. Ed Eastman (1982) 9. Michael Nicastro (2016) 10. Josh Bazan (2002) 11. Scott Dmitrenko (1985) 12. Mike Grever (1997) 13. Michael Nicastro (2014) 14. Frank Sarcone (1986) 15. Bob Cohen (1982)

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RUSHING

YEAR Player

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YEAR

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1973 1974 1975 1976 1977 1978 1979 1980 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016

8 9 10 0 9 8 8 7 0 10 7 6 2 0 8 8 9 6 0 7 6 10 6 8 12 0 11 15 0 23 19 12 10 0 14 17 0 0 0 19 12 0 0 16

Marvin Perry Tom DeBlois Tom DeBlois Tom DeBlois Sam Haliston Mike Mirabella Terry Walsh Chuck Priore Chuck Priore Pat Harrison John Dunham Dave Soldini Dave Soldini Rogelio Mitchell Peter Pedro Peter Pedro Pat Ryder Ed Lemon Mike Imperato Mike Imperato Brad Gerber Otis Bellamy Jeremy Kachejian Greg Garrett Greg Garrett Greg Garrett Greg Garrett Brian Manigault Brian Manigault Gary Jones Gary Jones Nicholas Bazan Marcus Allen Marcus Allen David McCarty David McCarty David McCarty Drew Smith Drew Smith Drew Smith Omar Osbourne Omar Osbourne Elijah Ibitokun-Hanks Elijah Ibitokun-Hanks

Tom DeBlois Glenn Sowalskie Tom DeBlois Larry Leibowitz Sam Haliston Levi Louis Terry Walsh Bruce Dey Tom Lincoln John Dunham Bob Brien Jeff Russell Scott Reagan Tony Chechile Peter Pedro Pat Ryder Pat Ryder James Fraguela Mike Malvin Chris Rosello David Coston Andy Shein Bob Thorne Greg Garrett Dan Gmelin Deron Regev Greg Garrett Brian Manigault Bryan Bagstad Gary Jones Gary Jones Nicholas Bazan Omar Johnson Jason Fralicker David McCarty David McCarty Herb Glass Herb Glass Herb Glass Drew Smith Omar Osbourne Patrick Toole Patrick Toole Elijah Ibitokun-Hanks

0-0 0-0 0-0 10 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 24 0-0 0-0 0-0 20-31 27-28 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 22-23 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 32-36 0-0 0-0 27-29 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 25-25 0-0 0-0 25-27 28-29 51-51 0-0 0-0 38-39 22-22 0-0

0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

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0-0 48 0-0 54 0-0 60 5 25 0-0 54 0-0 50 0-0 48 0-0 42 4 36 0-0 60 0-0 42 0-0 36 12-16 70 6-10 45 0-0 48 0-0 50 0-0 56 0-0 36 5-9 37 0-0 42 0-0 36 0-0 60 0-0 36 0-0 48 0-0 72 7-10 53 0-0 66 0-0 90 9-14 54 0-0 138 0-0 114 0-0 72 0-0 60 13-19 64 0-0 84 0-0 102 12-18 61 8-19 52 11-21 84 0-0 114 0-0 72 12-18 74 3-10 31 0-0 96

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Carries 86 135 131 94 135 148 133 147 142 112 72 173 169 89 156 158 160 91 104 128 111 103 147 181 180 136 137 187 184 231 211 194 132 125 219 357 221 162 194 195 277 254 104 247

Yards 686 1,009 711 530 940 933 484 879 690 504 324 1,022 810 635 815 829 685 546 599 735 614 719 724 696 900 637 725 1,041 946 1,509 1,524 1,043 594 667 1,503 1,852 934 724 1,092 1,001 1,206 1,251 609 1,438

Avg.

8.0 7.5 5.4 5.6 7.0 6.3 3.6 6.0 4.9 4.5 4.5 5.9 4.8 7.1 5.2 5.2 4.3 6.0 5.8 5.7 5.5 7.0 4.9 3.8 5.0 4.7 5.3 5.6 5.1 6.5 7.2 5.4 4.5 5.3 6.9 5.2 4.2 4.5 5.6 5.1 4.4 4.8 5.9 5.7

6 8 10 4 9 8 8 6 5 2 4 2 4 4 8 7 9 2 5 4 5 4 4 8 11 1 8 15 7 22 18 12 2 3 13 13 9 7 10 18 12 7 2 16

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Player

John Bertuzzi John Bertuzzi John Bertuzzi Fred Brewington Brad Aldrich Terry Walsh Terry Walsh Mike Fiorito Tom Pratt Tom Pratt Mike Milano Jeff Russell Mike Milano Pat Ryder Pat Ryder Pat Ryder Pat Ryder Martin Gordon Jaan Laap Jaan Laap Jaan Laap Joe Savino Joe Savino Joe Savino Joe Savino Eric Williams Michael Oliva Ryan Roeder Ryan Roeder Ryan Roeder Anthony Sciarra Nicholas Bazan Brett Hall Daniel Bocanegra Vinny Esposito Vinny Esposito Vinny Esposito Buddy Leathley Dan Di Lella Will Fiacchi Will Fiacchi Will Fiacchi DJ Crook Neven Sussman

RECEIVING PA PC Pct. Yards INT TD 53 38 45 42 109 46 66 101 84 111 146 133 148 94 120 177 123 93 87 130 138 222 244 224 256 167 105 147 128 213 129 162 152 175 277 277 283 125 327 309 372 377 208 155

25 16 15 13 54 21 25 40 44 53 67 55 68 37 64 85 47 33 40 78 68 114 115 114 150 87 64 87 68 131 54 78 75 90 154 167 161 67 194 188 207 207 111 71

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.472 .421 .333 .310 .495 .456 .379 .396 .524 .477 .459 .414 .459 .394 .533 .480 .382 .355 .460 .600 .493 .514 .471 .509 .586 .521 .612 .592 .531 .615 .419 .481 .493 .514 .556 .603 .569 .526 .599 .608 .556 .549 .534 .458

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461 412 350 214 785 373 330 513 572 713 1,059 679 971 566 896 1,054 637 528 510 1,196 982 1,742 1,402 1,494 2,377 1,339 1,073 1,132 1,019 1,366 633 689 739 932 1,810 1,934 1,948 748 2,548 2,156 2,358 2,636 1,168 1,017

4 5 8 1 7 4 6 5 4 6 9 12 6 8 3 6 7 8 3 2 10 5 14 7 11 4 3 7 4 5 7 5 7 7 6 10 13 5 10 5 8 8 8 8

6 7 3 2 7 2 4 5 6 5 9 5 15 3 6 10 6 6 1 12 4 12 11 11 22 14 13 9 7 8 5 1 3 5 12 13 13 4 25 11 9 24 8 7

YEAR

Player

Bob Baxter Bob Baxter Bob Baxter Lynn Pinkston Scott Lusher Ed Sellers Bruce Dey Bruce Dey Bob Brien Jay Ennis Pete McGrath Bob Brien John Donnelly John Donnelly Glenn Carlin Glenn Carlin Steve McNeil Brad Acker Chris Davis Joe Valerio Joe Valerio Larry Marin Andy Shein Dan Gmelin Bob Thorne Dan Gmelin Dan Gmelin Greg Butryn Chris Phillis Michael Ettz Chris Phillis Chris Phillis Matt Crudo Jason Miller Jason Miller Irani DeAraujo Irani DeAraujo Irani DeAraujo Tim Bush Tim Bush Ryan Kirchner Ryan Kirchner Ryan Kirchner Kevin Chillis Josh Gontarek Zee Roberson Jordan Crockett

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Catches 18 10 9 10 22 13 9 24 25 17 31 31 24 32 25 47 20 24 10 17 27 30 53 32 29 46 57 28 33 33 49 42 37 15 16 34 28 28 67 63 50 56 50 59 58 46 19

Yards 314 269 203 252 470 224 156 423 431 317 567 421 318 583 434 755 230 347 150 208 372 542 976 444 508 720 1,070 465 635 505 856 609 478 321 116 368 270 233 794 861 504 615 578 664 687 431 373

Avg.

17.4 26.9 22.6 25.2 21.4 17.2 17.3 17.6 17.2 18.6 18.3 13.6 13.3 18.2 17.4 16.1 11.5 14.5 15.0 12.2 13.8 18.1 18.4 13.9 17.3 15.7 18.8 16.6 19.2 15.3 17.5 14.5 12.9 21.4 7.2 10.8 9.6 8.3 11.9 13.7 10.1 11.0 11.6 11.3 11.8 9.4 19.6

5 6 1 2 2 1 1 7 4 4 3 7 3 9 2 7 2 2 2 1 1 2 9 4 6 3 10 6 6 3 8 6 5 2 0 0 0 1 5 3 1 10 3 5 8 2 3

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ALL-PURPOSE YARDS

YEAR Player

Plays Rush Pass Yards

YEAR

173 135 131 103 230 148 199 147 211 185 269 173 286 208 301 361 283 91 178 229 232 333 326 314 352 243 170 225 181 310 211 356 187 258 394 351 341 178 401 358 431 459 248 247

John Bertuzzi Tom DeBlois Tom DeBlois Dave Ahonen Brad Aldrich Mike Mirabella Terry Walsh Chuck Priore Tom Pratt Tom Pratt Mike Milano Dave Soldini Mike Milano Pat Ryder Pat Ryder Pat Ryder Pat Ryder Ed Lemon Jaan Laap Jaan Laap Jaan Laap Joe Savino Joe Savino Joe Savino Joe Savino Eric Williams Michael Oliva Ryan Roeder Ryan Roeder Ryan Roeder Gary Jones Nicholas Bazan Brett Hall Daniel Bocanegra Vinny Esposito Vinny Esposito Vinny Esposito Buddy Leathley Dan Di Lella Will Fiacchi Will Fiacchi Will Fiacchi DJ Crook Elijah Ibitokun-Hanks

376 1,009 711 426 183 933 484 879 191 2 185 1,022 271 391 717 452 685 546 257 242 157 59 17 194 375 47 198 181 42 259 1,524 1,043 28 165 136 148 -37 178 311 15 -43 90 160 1,401

461 0 0 157 785 0 330 0 572 713 1,059 0 971 566 896 1,054 637 0 510 1,196 982 1,742 1,402 1,494 2,377 1,399 1,073 1,132 1,019 1,366 0 696 739 932 1,810 1,934 1,948 748 2,548 2,156 2,358 2,636 1,168 0

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837 1,009 711 583 968 933 814 879 763 715 1,244 1,022 1,242 957 1,613 1,506 1,322 546 767 1,438 1,139 1,801 1,419 1,688 2,752 1,386 1,271 1,313 1,061 1,625 1,524 1,732 767 1,097 1,946 2,082 1,911 926 2,859 2,171 2,315 2,726 1,328 1,401

Player

Rush Rec PR KOR Yards YPG

Marvin Perry 686 Tom DeBlois 1,009 Tom DeBlois 711 Tom DeBlois 530 Sam Halliston 940 Mike Mirabella 933 Jack Burger 410 Chuck Priore 879 Chuck Priore 690 John Dunham 334 John Dunham 324 Dave Soldini 1,022 Dave Soldini 810 Rogelio Mitchell 635 Peter Pedro 815 Peter Pedro 829 Steve McNeil 243 Ben Alston 147 Ben Alston 564 Ben Alston 628 Larry Marin -5 Andy Shein 21 Paul Hudson 327 Dan Gmelin 6 Dan Gmelin 42 Greg Garrett 637 Chris Phillis 23 Chris Phillis 76 Brian Manigault 946 Gary Jones 1,509 Gary Jones 1,524 Dustin Wilson 696 Marcus Allen 594 Marcus Allen 667 David McCarty 1,503 David McCarty 1,852 Justin Gannon 471 Drew Smith 724 Drew Smith 1,092 Drew Smith 1,001 Kevin Chillis 128 Omar Osbourne 1,211 Dione Alston 52 Elijah Ibitokun-Hanks 1,401

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95 0 0 0 57 28 36 11 102 227 99 60 0 147 0 6 52 23 0 24 542 976 30 720 1,070 114 635 856 47 163 64 20 76 59 131 356 192 119 322 227 664 154 8 42

0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 150 105 0 0 0 0 0 33 0 0 0 268 285 36 199 368 0 204 60 0 0 0 11 0 0 0 0 263 0 0 0 11 0 0 0

0 0 0 0 0 0 276 7 0 224 95 0 0 230 0 0 292 825 508 270 249 159 353 107 225 148 40 47 0 277 102 351 132 49 177 0 184 150 103 52 669 0 821 0

781 1,009 711 530 997 961 722 897 792 935 623 1,082 810 1,012 815 835 620 995 1,072 922 1,054 1,441 746 1,032 1,705 899 902 1,039 993 1,949 1,690 1,078 802 777 1,634 2,208 1,110 993 1,517 1,280 1,472 1,365 881 1,443

86.6 100.9 79.0 58.9 90.6 96.1 72.2 89.7 79.2 103.9 62.3 108.2 81.0 101.2 90.6 83.5 77.5 99.5 107.2 115.2 117.1 144.1 93.3 103.2 142.1 81.7 100.2 103.9 99.3 162.4 153.6 98.0 80.2 70.5 136.2 184.0 100.9 99.3 126.4 128.0 122.7 113.8 80.1 131.2

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YEAR-BY-YEAR LEADERS TACKLES YEAR Player 1973 1974 1975 1976 1977 1978 1979 1980 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016

Don Mion Ken Schoen Bill Brown No Data No Data No Data No Data No Data Ed Eastman Ed Eastman No Data No Data Scott Dmitrenko Frank Sarcone Frank Sarcone Joe Pirreca Dan Hershkowitz Mike Niebuhr Chris Locci Eric Coleman Gino Ciaschetti Chris Locci Anthony Vitti Ted Bearor Mike Grever Mike Grever Mike Grever Josh Bazan Josh Bazan Josh Bazan Victor Camacho Colin Disch Colin Disch Colin Disch Colin Disch Justin Brancaccio Justin Brancaccio Dave Plungas Jon Morgan Jon Morgan TJ Idowu Michael Nicastro Julian Cox Michael Nicastro

UT AT Total --- --- ---

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131 143 102

34 74

97 54

131 128

34 41 38 54 24 35 32 45 39 50 33 32 76 46 51 70 63 82 52 59 37 47 32 35 38 30 53 45 51 54 57 51

89 77 93 39 42 45 62 50 37 62 39 62 46 83 37 39 40 42 42 72 75 56 38 56 56 41 53 27 43 66 37 75

123 118 131 93 66 80 94 95 76 112 72 94 122 129 88 109 103 124 94 131 112 103 70 91 94 71 106 72 94 120 94 126

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TEAM RECORDS TEAM RECORDS SINCE 1999 (DIVISION I FCS ERA)

SCORING OFFENSE

Rushing Yards.......................................................................468 vs. Wagner, 11-1-03 Passing Yards................................................................... 354 vs. Duquesne, 8-31-13 Total Yards............................................................................ 600 vs. Drake, 10-12-02 First Downs...........................................................................30 vs Canisius, 10-19-02 .................................................................................................... vs Fordham, 9-9-07 ............................................................................................ vs Rhode Island, 9-20-14 Low Rushing.Yards Allowed......................................minus-51 vs. Robert Morris, 11-4-06 Low Passing Yards Allowed ��21 vs. Wagner, 10-28-06 Low Total Yards Allowed......................................74 vs. Central Conn. State, 9-13-03 Fewest First Downs Allowed..........................................3 vs. St. Francis, Pa., 10-9-10 Turnovers Forced......................................................... 6 vs. James Madison, 9-19-15 ........................................................................................ 6 vs. Rhode Island, 9-12-15 ......................................................................................... 6 vs. Stony Brook, 10-2-99 ...................................................................................................6 vs. Towson, 9-1-01 Points (Game).....................................................................64 vs. St. Peter’s, 10-4-03 Points (Half)............................................................ 41 vs. Duquesne (first), 10-10-09 Points (Quarter).................................................28 vs. Duquesne (second), 10-10-09 ........................................................................... 28 at Duquesne (second), 11-10-12 Victory Margin......................................................... 55 vs. St. Peter’s (64-9), 10-4-03 Loss Margin..................................................... 56 vs. Old Dominion (66-10), 9-28-13

Game..................... 75 vs. Massachusetts Maritime, 10-11-74 Half............................. 47 vs. Mass. Maritime, 10-11-74 (2nd) Quarter.....................................38 vs. C.W. Post, 9-27-97 (1st) Most Season.......... ��468, 1997 (12 games) Fewest Season ��133, 1976 (9 games)

SCORING DEFENSE Game....... �� 65 by Hofstra, 10-27-90 Half...................................... 49 by Northeastern, 9-9-00 (1st) Quarter................................. 28 by Springfield, 9-22-90 (2nd) ...............................28 by Florida International, 11-9-02 (3rd) ........................................... 28 by Northeastern, 9-9-00 (2nd) Most Season......... �� 351, 2013 (10 games) Fewest Season ��85, 1981 (10 games)

MOST PASSING YARDS GAINED Game........................ 398 vs. Southern Conn. State, 11-15-97 By Opposition �� 444, by Cortland, 10-28-78 Season..........................................2,804, 2011 (350 attempts) By Opposition ��2,588, 2007 (386 attempts)

MOST YARDS GAINED Game...............................................635 vs. Salisbury State, 10-31-92 (473 rushing, 162 passing) By Opposition ��625, by James Madison, 9-19-15 (350 rushing, 275 passing) .................................................................619, by Cortland, 10-28-78 (175 rushing, 444 passing) ............................................ 619, by Southern Conn. State, 11-15-97 (253 rushing, 366 passing) Season �� 5,035, 1997 (814 plays) By Opposition �� 4,520, 2015 (812 plays)

MOST RUSHING YARDS GAINED Game �� 540 vs. Curry, 10-20-73 By Opposition ��437, by Springfield, 9-22-90 Season �� 3,215, 2003 (568 rushes) By Opposition �� 2,337, 1991 (511 rushes)

TEAM SEASON RECORDS SINCE 1973 Most Wins................................................................................................................................................................ 11, 1997 (11-1); 10, 1998 (10-1) Most Consecutive Wins �� 14, 1997-98 ................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 13, 1973-75 Most Consecutive Conference Wins �� 18, 10-13-07 to 10-24-09 Most Losses �� 11, 2013 (11-1) ................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 8, 2015 (3-8) ................................................................................................................................................................................................................ 7, 1983 (3-7) ....................................................................................................................................................................................................................1990 (3-7) ....................................................................................................................................................................................................................1995 (3-7) ....................................................................................................................................................................................................................2004 (4-7) Most Consecutive Losses.. �� 10, 2013 ................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 7, 2004-05 ................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 5, 1990-91 Most Consecutive Games Without Being Shut Out �� 90, 1994-2003; 38, 1986-90 Most Consecutive Wins at Home �� 12, 10-6-07 to 10-17-09 Most Consecutive Wins on Road �� 15, 1997-99 ......................................... �� 10, 1973-75 Most Consecutive Losses at Home �� 5, 2013 ................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 5, 1993-94 Most Consecutive Losses on Road �� 9, 1973-74 and 1984-85 Largest Margin of Victory.................................................................................................................... 69, Massachusetts Maritime, 10-11-74 (75-6) Largest Margin of Defeat............................................................................................................................................ 58, by Hofstra, 10-27-90 (65-7) Consecutive Winning Seasons �� 7, 2006-12 ......................................... �� 4, 1996-99

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SINGLE-GAME RECORDS THE LAST TIME...

DIVISION I FCS SINGLE-GAME HIGHS (1999-PRESENT)

INTERCEPTION FOR TOUCHDOWN Albany: Rayshan Clark, 36 yards vs. Elon Tom & Mary Casey Stadium, 10-29-16 Opp.: Nasir Adderley of Delaware, 38 yards Tom & Mary Casey Stadium, 11-5-16 KICKOFF RETURN FOR TOUCHDOWN Albany: Dione Alston, 96 yards at Richmond Robins Stadium, 10-31-15 Opp.: Dalton Crossan of New Hampshire, 93 yards Bob Ford Field, 11-16-13 FUMBLE RETURN FOR TOUCHDOWN Albany: Rayshan Clark, 2 yards vs. Stony Brook Tom & Mary Casey Stadium, 11-19-16 Opp.: Hunter Hudgins of Holy Cross, 0 yards Fitton FIeld, 10-3-15 PUNT RETURN FOR TOUCHDOWN Albany: Ryan Kirchner, 80 yards vs. Wagner, University Field, 11-13-10 Opp.: Kalif Raymond of Holy Cross, 67 yards Fitton Field, 10-3-15 BLOCKED PUNT - RETURN FOR TOUCHDOWN Albany: Kyle Jordan, 19 yards vs. Colgate, University Field, 9-1-12 Opp.: Michael Scott of Sacred Heart, 38 yards at Campus Field, 10-21-00 100-YARD RUSHING GAME Albany: Elijah Ibitokun-Hanks, 298 yards at New Hampshire Wildcat Stadium, 11-12-16 Opp.: Wes Hills of Delaware, 122 yards Tom & Mary Casey Stadium, 11-5-16 200-YARD RUSHING GAME Albany: Elijah Ibitokun-Hanks, 298 yards at New Hampshire Wildcat Stadium, 11-12-16 Opp.: Donald Liotine of Stony Brook, 203 yards LaValle Stadium, 11-21-15 100-YARD RECEIVING GAME Albany: Zee Roberson, 108 yards vs. Holy Cross Tom & Mary Casey Stadium, 9-17-16 Opp.: Kamron Lewis of St. Francis (Pa.), 121 yards Tom & Mary Casey Stadium, 9-24-16 200-YARD PASSING GAME Albany: D.J. Crook, 261 yards vs. Duquesne Bob Ford Field, 9-26-15 Opp.: Dan Collins of Maine, 280 yards Harold Alfond Sports Stadium, 10-15-16 300-YARD PASSING GAME Albany: Will Fiacchi, 331 yards vs. Villanova Villanova Stadium, 11-15-14 Opp.: Peter Pujals of Holy Cross, 353 yards Tom & Mary Casey Stadium, 9-17-16

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Rushing Yards................... 298, Elijah Ibitokun-Hanks at New Hampshire, 11-12-16 Rushing Touchdowns........................................... 4, Gary Jones vs. Wagner, 11-1-03 ............................................................... 4, David McCarty vs. Jacksonville, 12-6-08 Touchdowns Scored............................................. 4, Gary Jones vs. Wagner, 11-1-03 ............................................................... 4, David McCarty vs. Jacksonville, 12-6-08 Passing Yards.............................................. 346, Will Fiacchi vs. Duquesne, 8-31-13 Touchdown Passes.........................................5, Dan Di Lella vs. Central Conn. State, 10-22-11 ........................................................................ 4, Will Fiacchi vs. Delaware, 11-8-14 ................................................................ 4, Dan Di Lella vs. Sacred Heart, 11-19-11 ........................................................................ 3, Will Fiacchi vs. Columbia, 9-27-14 ................................................................... 3, Will Fiacchi vs. Robert Morris, 9-8-12 .................................................................3, Michael Oliva vs. Stony Brook, 10-2-99 ............................................................. 3, Ryan Roeder vs. Robert Morris, 11-11-00 ................................................................... 3, Marcus Rotondi vs. St. John’s, 9-8-01 ......................................................................... 3, Ryan Roeder vs. Wagner, 9-22-01 .................................................................. 3, Vinny Esposito vs. Duquesne, 10-4-08 Receiving Yards...................................251, Chris Phillis vs. Robert Morris, 11-11-00 Receptions........................................... 12, Ryan Kirchner vs. Stony Brook, 11-26-11 .......................................................................11, Cole King vs. Richmond, 10-11-14 ........................................................................10, Chris Phillis vs. Hofstra, 11-18-00 ...........................................................................10, Tim Bush vs. Wagner, 11-15-08 ............................................................................ 10, Tim Bush vs. Bryant, 10-17-09 ........................................................ 10, Tim Bush vs. Central Conn. State, 10-31-09 Touchdown Receptions..........................................3, Cole King vs. Robert Morris, 9-8-12 ......................................................................3, Ryan Kirchner vs. Sacred Heart, 11-19-11 ............................................................................ 2, Zee Roberson vs. Holy Cross, 9-17-16 ............................................................ 2, Anthony Manzo-Lewis vs. Richmond, 10-31-15 ................................................................................2, Brian Parker at Villanova, 11-15-14 ....................................................................2, Josh Gontarek vs. Delaware, 11-8-14 ..................................................................................... 2, Cole King at CCSU, 9-6-14 ...................................................................... 2, Kevin Chillis vs. Duquesne, 8-31-13 .............................................................................2, Tim Bush vs. Wagner, 11-15-08 ........................................................................... 2, Chris Phillis vs. Wagner, 10-9-99 ........................................................................... 2, Chris Phillis vs. Wagner, 9-23-00 ............................................................... 2, Chris Phillis vs. Robert Morris, 11-11-00 ..................................................................2, Jonathan Garrick vs. St. John’s, 9-8-01 ........................................................................... 2, Chris Phillis vs. Wagner, 9-22-01 All-Purpose Yards.............. 305, Elijah Ibitokun-Hanks at New Hampshire, 11-12-16 Tackles.......................................................... 18, Rayshan Clark vs. Maine, 10-10-15 .............................................................. 18, Christian Dorsey vs. Delaware, 11-8-14 ........................................................................... 18, Josh Bazan vs. Drake, 10-12-02 ....................................................... 18, Colin Disch vs. Central Conn. State, 9-24-05 Interceptions......................................... 2, Rayshan Clark vs. Stony Brook, 11-19-16 ................................................................ 2, Jon Morgan vs. Sacred Heart, 10-27-12 .......................................................... 2, David Cross vs. Central Conn. State, 9-4-99 ..........................................................................2, Mike Grever vs. Wagner, 10-9-99 ........................................................................2, Samson Brown vs. Towson, 9-1-01 ..................................................................... 2, Samson Brown vs. Wagner, 9-22-01 ............................................................ 2, Kamar Elliott vs. St. Francis, Pa., 10-26-02 ................................................................ 2, Ryan MacLean vs. Duquesne, 11-23-02 .................................................................2, Eric Neugebauer vs. Wagner, 10-29-05 .............................................................. 2, Rashad Barksdale vs. Delaware, 9-16-06 ................................................................ 2, Dave Casale vs. Robert Morris, 11-8-08

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LONGEST PLAYS LONGEST RUN

LONGEST FIELD GOAL

Yds Player, Opponent

Year

Yds Player, Opponent

Year

99 94 91 83 83 81 80 80 80 78 78 77 76 75 74 74 73 73 72 71 71 70 70 70 70 70

1977 1975 1984 1975 1992 1979 1977 2001 2003 1986 1989 2008 1995 1974 1985 1998 1984 1982 2000 1974 1979 1974 1976 1981 2000 2002

53 52 50 49 49 48 48 48 47 47 47 47 46 46 46 45 45 45 45 45 45 45 45 45 44 44 43 43 43 43 43 42 42 41 41 41 41 41 41 41

1991 2014 2016 2012 2008 2011 2009 1980 1984 1985 1989 2008 2014 2011 2006 2016 1974 1978 1984 1989 2000 2000 2007 2010 2012 1993 2012 1984 1985 1986 2006 2016 2010 2012 2011 1985 1991 2001 2007 2007

Sam Haliston vs. Norwich (TD) Orin Griffin vs. Brockport (TD) Dave Soldini vs. Norwich (TD) Orin Griffin vs. Brockport (TD) Ben Alston vs. St. Lawrence (TD) Jack Burger vs. Brockport (TD) Glenn Sowalskie vs. Hampden-Sydney (TD) Brian Manigault vs. Wagner (TD) Gary Jones vs. Wagner Rogelio Mitchell vs. Rensselaer (TD) Peter Pedro vs. Western Connecticut (TD) David McCarty vs. Jacksonville (TD) Otis Bellamy vs. Dayton Tom DeBlois vs. Brockport (TD) Rogelio Mitchell vs. Springfield (TD) Marcus Rotondi vs. Central Conn. State (TD) Rogelio Mitchell vs. Buffalo (TD) Ben Alston vs. Salisbury State (TD) Brian Manigault vs. Central Conn. State (TD) Glenn Sowalskie vs. Brockport Sam Haliston vs. Buffalo Orin Griffin vs. Curry (TD) Tom DeBlois vs. Plattsburgh (TD) Chuck Priore vs. Brockport (TD) Dustin Wilson vs. Stony Brook (TD) Jon George vs. Robert Morris (TD)

LONGEST PASS

Yds Player, Opponent

Year

94 92 87 81 81 80 80 79 76 75 75 75 75 74 74 73 73 72 72 72 72 71 70 69 66 66 65 65 64 63 63 61 61 60 60 60

1998 1987 2007 2012 2009 1982 1997 1992 2001 1983 1983 1998 2011 1990 2000 1996 2000 1988 1990 1992 2008 1977 1994 1999 1989 1990 1997 1998 1981 1980 1999 2007 1994 1990 1994 2003

James Miner-Eric Williams vs. So. Conn. St. (TD) Glenn Carlin-Pat Ryder vs. Fordham (TD) Justin Gannon-Vinny Esposito vs. Monmouth (TD) Will Fiacchi-Ryan Kirchner vs. Monmouth (TD) Tim Bush-Vinny Esposito vs. Duquesne (TD) Jay Ennis-Tom Roth vs. Norwich (TD) Greg Butryn-Joe Savino vs. So. Conn. State (TD) Joe Valerio-Jaan Laap vs. Western Connecticut Jonathan Garrick-M. Rotondi vs. St. John’s (TD) John Donnelly-Bob Brien vs. Southern Conn. (TD) Bob Brien-Mike Milano vs. Alfred (TD) Michael Ettz-Eric Williams vs. So. Conn. State Dillon Romain-Buddy Leathley vs. Colgate Ed Lemon-Martin Gordon vs. Cortland (TD) Chris Phillis-Ryan Roeder vs. Robert Morris (TD) Dan Gmelin-Joe Savino vs. Central Conn. (TD) Chris Phillis-Ryan Roeder vs. Robert Morris (TD) Steve Donnelly-Pat Ryder vs. Rensselaer (TD) Larry Marin-Martin Gordon vs. Norwich (TD) Larry Marin-Jaan Laap vs. Norwich (TD) D. McCarty-V. Esposito vs. Central Conn. (TD) Scott Lusher-Terry Walsh vs. Plattsburgh (TD) Andy Shein-Joe Savino vs. St. Lawrence (TD) Steve Checksfield-M. Oliva vs. Robert Morris (TD) Floyd Saunders-Pat Ryder vs. Ithaca (TD) Ed Lemon-Martin Gordon vs. Springfield (TD) Seth Thomas-Dan Gmelin vs. C.W. Post (TD) Greg Garrett-Eric Williams vs. Merrimack (TD) Chuck Priore-Tom Pratt vs. Buffalo (TD) Bruce Dey-Mike Fiorito vs. Springfield Chris Phillis-Eric Williams vs. Wagner (TD) D. McCarty-V. Esposito vs. Robert Morris (TD) Ed Richard-Joe Savino vs. St. Lawrence (TD) Joe Soares-Dom DeMatteo vs. Pace Andy Shein-Joe Savino vs. William Paterson (TD) Jason Miller-Anthony Sciarra vs. Wagner

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Mike Malvin vs. St. Lawrence Patrick Toole vs. Maine Ethan Stark vs. Stony Brook Sean Kenny vs. Monmouth Herb Glass vs. Wagner Herb Glass vs. Colgate Herb Glass vs. Georgia Southern Dario Arango vs. Buffalo Dave Lincoln vs. Hofstra Scott Reagan vs. Cortland Tony Chechile vs. Western Connecticut Herb Glass vs. New Hampshire Patrick Toole vs. Rhode Island Herb Glass vs. St. Francis, Pa. Jason Fralicker vs. St. Francis, Pa. Ethan Stark vs. Richmond Al Martin vs. Hofstra Dario Arango vs. Ithaca Dave Lincoln vs. Ithaca Tony Chechile vs. Cortland Bryan Bagstad vs. Wagner Bryan Bagstad vs. Stony Brook Jason Fralicker vs. Colgate Herb Glass vs. St. Francis, Pa. Sean Kenny vs. Maine Jayson Skowronek vs. Western Connecticut Sean Kenny vs. Sacred Heart Dave Lincoln vs. Norwich Tony Chechile vs. Rensselaer Tony Chechile vs. Rensselaer Jason Fralicker vs. Robert Morris Ethan Stark vs. Holy Cross Herb Glass vs. St. Francis, Pa. Sean Kenny vs. Colgate Herb Glass vs. Colgate Scott Reagan vs. Springfield Mike Malvin vs. Salisbury State Bryan Bagstad vs. Stony Brook Jason Fralicker vs. Colgate Jason Fralicker vs. Hofstra

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LONGEST PLAYS LONGEST PUNT Yds Player, Opponent

Year

82 81 80 77 76 75 75 73 73 73 72 70 70 70 70 70 70 70 69 69 69 68 66 66 65 65 64 64 64 64 63 63 62 62 62 62 62 61 61 61 61 60 60 60 60

2012 2016 1974 2009 2013 2008 2008 2013 1981 2001 2014 2011 1996 2000 2001 2002 2006 2008 2015 2007 2010 2008 2011 2007 2001 2006 2013 2009 2007 2007 2011 2010 2015 1995 2003 2005 2007 2015 2004 2006 2010 1990 1991 2005 2006

Paul Layton vs. Wagner Jon Martin vs. Stony Brook Mike Marrin vs. Hofstra Bobb Woods vs. Georgia Southern Jonathan Martin vs. Towson Chris Lynch vs. Wagner Chris Lynch vs. Jacksonville Jonathan Martin vs. CCSU Dave Hardy vs. Ithaca Billy Pike vs. St. Francis, Pa. Jonathan Martin vs. Stony Brook Paul Layton vs. Columbia Tommy Starr vs. St. Lawrence Stan Zylinski vs. St. John’s Stan Zylinski vs. Canisius Billy Pike vs. Stony Brook Chris Lynch vs. Lehigh Chris Lynch vs. St. Francis, Pa. Jon Martin vs. James Madison Chris Lynch vs. Monmouth Paul Layton vs. Monmouth Chris Lynch vs. Duquesne Paul Layton vs. Duquesne Chris Lynch vs. Colgate Stan Zylinski vs. St. John’s Chris Lynch vs. Stony Brook Jonathan Martin vs. Duquesne Bobby Woods vs. Robert Morris Chris Wall vs. Montana Chris Lynch vs. Monmouth Paul Layton vs. Columbia Paul Layton vs. Duquesne Jon Martin vs. Maine Brian Cafalone vs. Southern Connecticut State Stan Zylinski vs. Wagner Marc Pallozzi vs. Wagner Chris Lynch vs. Hofstra Jon Martin vs. Duquesne Chris Lynch vs. Stony Brook Chris Lynch vs. Monmouth Paul Layton vs. Maine Jeremy Klimow Jeremy Klimow vs. Alfred Marc Pallozzi vs. Sacred Heart Chris Lynch vs. Robert Morris

LONGEST KICKOFF RETURN Yds Player, Opponent

Year

97 96 95 94 93 90 85 82 80 80 79 77 75 75 75 74

1988 2015 1984 1979 1985 1985 1974 2004 1986 1990 2012 2006 2015 1980 2000 1983

Steve McNeil vs. Buffalo (TD-reverse) Dione Alston vs. Richmond (TD) Rogelio Mitchell vs. Hofstra (TD) Jack Burger vs. Southern Conn. State (TD) Wayne Anderson vs. Springfield (TD) Wayne Anderson vs. Plymouth State (TD) Glenn Sowalskie vs. Plattsburgh (TD) Kenny Williams vs. Central Conn. State Rogelio Mitchell vs. New Haven (TD) Ben Alston vs. Alfred Kevin Chillis vs. Central Conn. State (TD) Mike Wall vs. St. Francis, Pa. (TD) Dione Alston vs. New Hampshire Jack Burger vs. Springfield Ryan MacLean vs. Wagner Barry Benjamin vs. Norwich

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LONGEST PUNT RETURN Yds Player, Opponent

Year

84 80 78 73 68 65 63 62 60 60 54 54 53 53 53 49 44 44 42 41 41

1977 2010 2009 1979 1978 1996 1997 1990 1977 1981 1998 1999 1980 1990 2007 1978 1983 2002 1987 1994 1996

Ray Gay vs. Plattsburgh (TD) Ryan Kirchner vs. Wagner (TD) Justin Gannon vs. Duquesne (TD) Don Bowen vs. Southern Connecticut State (TD) Don Bowen vs. Southern Connecticut State (TD) Dan Gmelin vs. King’s, Pa. (TD) Dan Gmelin vs. Pace (TD) Larry Marin vs. Norwich Ray Gay vs. Brockport John Dunham vs. Buffalo (TD) Troy Rhett vs. Stonehill (TD) Chris Phillis vs. Mass.-Lowell Don Bowen vs. Brockport (TD) Larry Marin vs. Pace Daniel Bocanegra vs. St. Francis, Pa. Don Bowen vs. Plattsburgh (TD) John Dunham vs. Brockport Matt Crudo vs. Duquesne Brad Acker vs. Western Connecticut Andy Shein vs. Salisbury State (TD) Dan Gmelin vs. Union

LONGEST INTERCEPTION RETURN Yds Player, Opponent

Year

90 86 86 80 75 75 72 71 67 59 57 56 55 55 54 52 52 48 48 47 47 46 46 44 44 43 43 41

1989 1979 2002 2016 2012 2000 1984 1997 1984 1996 1993 2008 2003 2006 2010 1984 1990 2014 1997 1983 1992 1975 1981 2003 2004 1997 1998 1999

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Chris Pizzo vs. Alfred (TD) Don Hyde vs. Southern Connecticut State (TD) Samson Brown vs. Montana (TD) Michael Nicastro at Rhode Island (TD) Justinian Mason vs. Bryant (TD) Tim Campe vs. St. John’s Ron Washington vs. New Haven (TD) Troy Rhett vs. Merrimack (TD) Wayne Anderson vs. Springfield (TD) Troy Rhett vs. Gannon (TD) Chris Kelly vs. Western Connecticut (TD) Daniel Avery vs. Wagner (TD) Brian Becker vs. St. Peter’s (TD) Steve Sheehan vs. Cornell (TD) Mike Kelly vs. Sacred Heart (TD) Wayne Anderson vs. Marist Leon Williams vs. Norwich (TD) Jamal Merritt vs. Columbia Greg Green vs. Pace (TD) Mark Galuski vs. Union (TD) Travis Miller vs. Brockport Bill Allison vs. Plattsburgh (TD) Matt Brancato vs. Brockport (TD) Jon Carvin vs. St. Francis, Pa. (TD) Trevor DuPont vs. St. Francis, Pa. Troy Rhett vs. Union (TD) Troy Rhett vs. Stonehill Mike Grever vs. Wagner

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YEAR-BY-YEAR RESULTS Head Coach

Head Coach

1922-24 1-12-3 (Club)

1970-72 1973-2013

FRANCIS BOGGS SNAVELY

1922 (Club) Record: 0-3-2

DATE 10/4 10/21 10/28 11/4 11/18

W/L OPPONENT L T L T L

at Union (freshmen) Rochester Optometry Rensselaer (freshmen) Alumni Game at St. Stephens

SCORE 6-16 0-0 0-39 0-0 0-21

1923 (Club) Record: 1-5

DATE

W/L OPPONENT

10/6 10/13 10/20 10/27 11/3 11/17

L L L W L L

at St. Lawrence at Worcester at Williams (freshmen) U.S.S. Destroyer Breck Union (freshmen) Rensselaer (freshmen)

SCORE 0-81 0-39 0-34 12-0 0-27 0-7

1924 (Club) Record: 0-4-1

DATE

W/L OPPONENT

10/11 10/18 10/25 11/1 11/15

L L T L L

at Worcester Colgate (freshmen) at Rensselaer (freshmen) at Union (freshmen) Springfield

SCORE 0-7 0-33 6-6 0-34 0-31

Francis Boggs Snavely coached Albany’s first intercollegiate football game on October 14, 1922, when he led a 17-player club team against Union. The first attempt to place an Albany football team on the field came in 1917, but the entire season was cancelled due to an influenza outbreak.

NCAA DIVISION III

BOB FORD

1973 (First Varsity Season)

12-9-1 (Club) 256-170 (varsity)

Record: 7-2

DATE

1970 (Club) Record: 2-4

DATE

W/L OPPONENT

10/10 10/17 10/24 10/31 11/7 11/14

W W L L L L

SCORE

R.I.T. Siena at Towson State at Marist at Plattsburgh Hudson Valley C.C.

30-21 25-24 14-69 6-45 0-28 8-61

W/L OPPONENT

9/22 W Stony Brook 9/29 L at Nichols 10/6 W Niagara 10/13 W at Siena 10/20 W Curry (HC) 10/27 L at Brockport 11/3 W at R.I.T. 11/10 W Plattsburgh 11/17 W at Rensselaer

Record: 9-0

Record: 4-4

DATE

W/L OPPONENT

9/21 9/28 10/5 10/11 10/19 10/26 11/2 11/9 11/16

W W W W W W W W W

W/L OPPONENT

9/25 10/2 10/9 10/16 10/30 11/6 11/3 11/20

W L W L W L L W

SCORE

Utica at R.I.T. Niagara at Adelphi at Siena Plattsburgh at Hudson Valley C.C. Pace

35-6 21-41 35-20 8-28 31-20 6-7 0-3 28-0

69-6 7-14 75-9 71-8 28-20 14-17 19-0 32-0 28-3

1974

1971 (Club) DATE

SCORE

at Hofstra Alfred R.I.T. (HC) at Mass. Maritime Nichols Brockport at Curry at Plattsburgh Rensselaer

33-7 7-6 49-7 75-6 32-8 35-14 50-23 49-8 37-7

SCORE

1975

1972 (Club) Record: 6-1-1

Record: 7-2

DATE

W/L OPPONENT

SCORE

DATE

W/L OPPONENT

9/23 9/30 10/7 10/14 10/21 10/28 11/4 11/11

W W W W T W W L

14-0 28-7 43-0 16-14 13-13 26-0 36-21 7-14

9/13 9/20 9/27 10/4 10/18 10/25 11/1 11/8 11/15

W L W W W W L W W

at Stony Brook R.I.T. at Niagara Hudson Valley CC Brockport (HC) at Pace Siena at Plattsburgh

at Alfred Ithaca Brockport (HC) at R.I.T. at So. Connecticut Norwich Albright Plattsburgh at Springfield

19-13 0-33 45-9 24-0 19-17 19-12 8-28 66-12 43-22

DATE

W/L OPPONENT

SCORE

9/11 9/18 9/25 10/2 10/16 10/23 10/30 11/6 11/13

L L W W W L L W L

1976 Record: 4-5 So. Connecticut at Ithaca at Brockport R.I.T. Cortland (HC) at Norwich at Albright at Plattsburgh Springfield

0-10 0-24 37-3 17-7 25-14 20-24 7-28 27-0 0-24

DATE

W/L OPPONENT

SCORE

9/10 9/17 9/24 10/1 10/15 10/22 10/29 11/5

L W W W W W W W

1977 (NCAA) Record: 9-2

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St. Lawrence at So. Connecticut Brockport at R.I.T. at Cortland Norwich (HC) at Maine Plattsburgh

7-30 18-3 40-14 13-3 18-15 21-7 42-39 47-19

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W W L

at Springfield at Hampden-Sydney* at Widener*

*NCAA Division III Playoffs

10-7 51-45 15-33

10/23 10/30 11/6 11/13

1978 DATE

W/L OPPONENT

9/16 9/23 9/30 10/7 10/14 10/21 10/28 11/4 11/11 11/18

L W W W L W W W W L

DATE

at U.S. Mer. Marine 8-14 So. Connecticut+ 28-12 at Brockport 42-28 Towson State (HC) 37-28 at Buffalo 8-15 at Norwich 19-14 at Cortland 41-31 Ithaca 9-6 at Plattsburgh 32-7 Springfield 27-34

W/L OPPONENT

SCORE

9/10 L at Ithaca 9/16 L at Hofstra 9/24 W Brockport 10/1 L at Union 10/8 W at So. Connecticut 10/15 L at Cortland 10/22 L Norwich (HC) 10/29 L Alfred 11/5 L at Buffalo 11/12 W at Marist

0-23 3-20 28-0 7-24 22-12 7-14 27-31 21-22 13-15 48-7

1984

Record: 6-3

DATE

7-21 10-7 14-42 48-0

Record: 3-7

SCORE

1979

Record: 5-5

W/L OPPONENT

9/15 W 9/22 W 9/29 W 10/13 W 10/20 W 10/27 W 11/3 L 11/10 L 11/17 L

at Norwich at Alfred Buffalo Marist

1983

Record: 7-3

+Bleecker Stadium

L W L W

at Hobart at So. Connecticut Brockport+ Buffalo (HC) Brooklyn Norwich at Ithaca Fordham^ at Springfield

+Bleecker Stadium ^Forfeit by Fordham - used ineligible player

SCORE

DATE

W/L OPPONENT

10-0 20-0 38-6 40-12 56-0 28-25 6-46 28-35 0-31

9/8 9/15 9/22 9/28 10/6 10/13 10/20 10/27 11/3 11/10

W L W L L W L L W W

SCORE

Ithaca at New Haven at Brockport at Springfield So. Connecticut Cortland (HC) at Norwich at Hofstra Buffalo Marist

10-6 7-24 33-6 13-27 0-39 28-0 17-27 32-35 33-10 43-0

1985 (ECAC North Champions)

1980

Record: 9-2

Record: 5-5

DATE

W/L OPPONENT

9/13 9/20 9/27 10/4 10/11 10/18 10/25 11/1 11/8 11/15

L L W W W W L L W L

Ithaca So. Connecticut at Brockport at Fordham at Buffalo Cortland (HC) at Norwich at Alfred at Central Florida Springfield

SCORE

DATE

W/L OPPONENT

21-40 2-6 42-13 17-14 27-24 41-7 0-13 6-24 28-27 17-28

9/14 9/21 9/29 10/5 10/12 10/19 10/26 11/2 11/9 11/16 11/23

L W W W W L W W W W W

SCORE

at Ithaca 10-15 Rensselaer# 40-7 Brockport# 50-9 Springfield 33-15 at So. Connecticut 20-16 at Cortland 16-21 Norwich (HC) 20-0 Hofstra 35-27 at Buffalo 20-0 at Wagner 15-0 at Plymouth State+ 33-21

#Heritage Park +ECAC Division III North Championship

1981 Record: 7-3

DATE

W/L OPPONENT

9/12 9/19 9/26 10/3 10/10 10/17 10/24 10/31 11/7 11/14

W W W L W L W L W W

1986

SCORE

at Ithaca at So. Connecticut Brockport at Union Buffalo at Cortland Norwich (HC) Alfred New York Tech at New Haven

17-7 13-12 36-7 7-10 32-0 14-20 7-0 0-16 41-7 35-6

DATE

W/L OPPONENT

SCORE

9/11 9/25 10/2 10/9 10/16

W W W L W

Record: 6-3 Ithaca at Brockport Union So. Connecticut Cortland (HC)

University at Albany

Record: 5-5

DATE

W/L OPPONENT

9/10 9/17 9/24 10/1 10/8 10/15 10/22 10/29 11/5 11/12

L W W W L L W L W L

SCORE

Ithaca W. Connecticut Rensselaer Union at Fordham Cortland (HC) at Norwich at Hofstra Buffalo at St. Lawrence

3-17 15-14 20-16 28-12 29-43 14-31 35-19 22-31 28-20 29-41

DATE

W/L OPPONENT

SCORE

9/9 9/16 9/23 9/30 10/7 10/14 10/21 10/28 11/11

L W W L W L W L W

1989 Record: 5-4 at Ithaca at Alfred Springfield at Union W. Connecticut at Cortland Norwich Hofstra (HC) St. Lawrence

7-17 35-31 28-14 22-36 34-10 6-24 27-19 21-25 34-32

1990 Record: 3-7

DATE

W/L OPPONENT

SCORE

9/8 L Ithaca 6-16 9/15 W Alfred 24-8 9/22 L at Springfield 24-51 9/29 L Union 0-10 10/6 L W. Connecticut 0-13 10/13 L Cortland (HC) 19-50 10/20 W at Norwich 49-21 10/27 L at Hofstra 7-65 11/3 W Pace 47-3 11/10 L at St. Lawrence 12-17

DATE

W/L OPPONENT

7-28 54-20 34-7 0-6 2-28 45-24 29-8 14-30 10-11 28-45

9/7 9/14 9/21 9/28 10/12 10/19 10/26 11/2 11/9 11/16

L L L L W L W W W W

SCORE

Springfield at Alfred at Ithaca at Union W. Connecticut at Cortland Norwich (HC) at Salisbury State Wagner St. Lawrence

3-21 14-17 7-38 7-47 45-3 21-34 21-14 20-18 29-19 39-12

SCORE

1992

Record: 5-5

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30-17 20-14 35-37 16-24 13-24 22-21 21-24

1988

SCORE

1987

30-7 30-0 17-7 13-16 27-20

at Rensselaer Fordham at Cortland Norwich (HC) Hofstra at Buffalo St. Lawrence

Record: 5-5

W/L OPPONENT

9/13 L Ithaca 9/20 W Rensselaer 9/27 W at Brockport 10/3 L at Springfield 10/11 L So. Connecticut 10/18 W Cortland (HC) 10/25 W at Norwich 11/1 L at Hofstra 11/8 L Buffalo 11/15 L New Haven

1982

W W L L L W L

1991

Record: 4-6

DATE

10/3 10/10 10/16 10/24 10/30 11/7 11/14

Record: 6-4

DATE

W/L OPPONENT

9/12 9/19 9/26

W W L

at Ithaca at W. Connecticut Brockport

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SCORE

DATE

W/L OPPONENT

15-14 13-12 7-13

9/12 9/18 9/26

L L W

Ithaca at Springfield at Brockport

7-51 14-28 41-33

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W W L W W W L

Alfred Union Cortland (HC) at Norwich Salisbury State at W. Connecticut at St. Lawrence

49-21 23-17 0-35 35-32 48-7 50-0 19-24

DATE

W/L OPPONENT

SCORE

9/11 9/18 9/25 10/2 10/9 10/16 10/23 10/30 11/6 11/13

L W L W L W W W W L

1993 Record: 6-4 at Ithaca St. Lawrence Brockport at Alfred at Union at Cortland Norwich (HC) at Salisbury State W. Connecticut William Paterson

7-47 32-9 10-13 17-16 14-21 20-13 19-16 7-6 50-6 6-28

DATE

W/L OPPONENT

SCORE

9/10 9/17 9/24 10/1 10/8 10/15 10/22 10/29 11/5 11/11

L W L L L L W W L W

1994 Record: 4-6 Ithaca at St. Lawrence at Brockport Alfred Union Cortland (HC) at Norwich Salisbury State Springfield at William Paterson

11-22 39-12 13-25 19-20 0-21 29-30 45-20 44-20 13-24 41-25

NCAA DIVISION II

NCAA DIVISION I FCS

1995

1999

Record: 3-7

DATE

Record: 7-2 (NEC 6-1)

W/L OPPONENT

9/2 L at Dayton 9/9 W at Central Connecticut^ 9/16 L at C.W. Post 9/23 L Rensselaer 10/7 L at Union 10/14 L So. Connecticut State 10/28 W Pace (HC)^ 11/3 L at New Jersey 11/11 W King’s, Pa.^ 11/18 L Stony Brook ^Forfeit by Albany - used ineligible player

SCORE

DATE

W/L OPPONENT

14-40 17-10 21-27 7-41 6-20 14-35 38-20 30-43 50-0 21-40

9/4 9/11 9/18 10/2 10/9 10/16 10/23 10/30 11/6

W W L W W W W L W

at Central Conn. State* at Monmouth* Rowan Stony Brook* at Wagner* at Mass.-Lowell at St. Francis, Pa.* Robert Morris* (HC) Sacred Heart*

SCORE 35-13 24-16 37-38 44-21 37-21 40-0 55-17 20-30 41-0

*Northeast Conference Opponent

2000

1996

Record: 5-6 (NEC 5-3)

Record: 7-3

DATE

W/L OPPONENT

9/7 9/14 9/21 9/28 10/12 10/19 10/26 11/2 11/9 11/16

W W W W L W W L L W

SCORE

Central Connecticut Mercyhurst at St. Lawrence at Rensselaer Union (HC) at Stony Brook Gannon at Pace New Jersey at King’s, Pa.

21-16 20-10 14-8 17-7 6-23 19-12 40-29 5-17 18-38 49-21

DATE

W/L OPPONENT

9/9 9/16 9/23 9/30 10/7 10/13 10/21 10/28 11/4 11/11 11/18

L L L W W W L W W L L

at Northeastern at Rowan Wagner* at Stony Brook* St. Francis, Pa.* at St. John’s* at Sacred Heart* (OT) Central Conn. St.* (HC) Monmouth* at Robert Morris* at Hofstra

SCORE 14-63 3-31 30-38 47-14 52-7 27-3 28-35 42-19 37-10 34-43 28-55

*Northeast Conference Opponent

1997

2001

Record: 11-1 (EFC 8-0) EFC Champions

DATE

W/L OPPONENT

9/6 9/13 9/20 9/27 10/4 10/11 10/18 10/25 11/1 11/8 11/15 11/22

L W W W W W W W W W W W

Record: 7-3 (NEC 5-2)

at Central Connecticut Sacred Heart* St. Lawrence at C.W. Post* Merrimack* at Pace* Stony Brook* (HC) at Mass.-Lowell* at Stonehill* at Union So. Connecticut* at American Int’l+

SCORE

DATE

W/L OPPONENT

26-33 42-0 49-0 44-7 42-3 48-14 30-23 22-6 42-26 54-0 42-40 27-20

9/1 9/8 9/22 9/29 10/6 10/20 10/27 11/3 11/10 11/17

W W W W W L W W L L

*Eastern Football Conference Opponent +EFC Championship (Springfield, Mass.)

W/L OPPONENT W W W L W W W W W W W

14-10 31-6 35-30 28-18 28-6 17-32 24-14 19-10 31-42 9-27

*Northeast Conference Opponent

Record: 8-4 (NEC 6-1) NEC & ECAC Champions

Record: 10-1 (EFC 7-1) EFC Champions 9/4 9/12 9/19 9/26 10/10 10/17 10/24 10/31 11/7 11/14 11/21

SCORE

2002

1998

DATE

Towson St. John’s* at Wagner* Stony Brook* at Canisius Sacred Heart* (HC) at St. Francis, Pa.* at Monmouth* Robert Morris* at Florida Atlantic

SCORE

Central Conn. State at American Int’l* Monmouth C.W. Post* #Merrimack* at Stony Brook* Mass.-Lowell* (HC) Stonehill* Pace* at So. Connecticut* American International+

49-10 38-26 31-28 16-24 24-6 42-16 35-0 52-0 17-0 24-14 25-24

DATE

W/L OPPONENT

9/7 9/14 9/21 9/28 10/5 10/12 10/19 10/26 11/2 11/9 11/16 11/23

L W W L W L W W W L W W

at Montana Central Conn. State* at Sacred Heart* at Stony Brook* Wagner* at Drake (2OT) Canisius (HC) St. Francis, Pa.* at Robert Morris* at Florida International Monmouth* Duquesne+

SCORE 7-45 21-12 38-17 20-24 35-14 42-49 44-14 49-21 32-7 26-35 19-7 24-0

*Northeast Conference Opponent +ECAC Division I-AA Football Classic (Albany, N.Y.)

*Eastern Football Conference Opponent #Waltham, Mass. +EFC Championship (Albany, N.Y.)

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2003

2007

2011

Record: 7-4 (NEC 6-1) NEC Co-Champions

Record: 8-4 (NEC 6-0) NEC Champions

Record: 8-4 (NEC 7-1) NEC Co-Champions

DATE

W/L OPPONENT

9/6 9/13 9/20 9/27 10/4 10/11 10/18 10/25 11/1 11/8 11/15

L W L W W W L W W W L

at Northeastern at Central Conn. State* Brown Sacred Heart* St. Peter’s at St. Francis, Pa.* at Monmouth* Stony Brook* (HC) at Wagner* Robert Morris* at Towson

SCORE

DATE

W/L OPPONENT

0-51 28-10 3-21 42-7 64-9 44-21 7-10 40-7 28-7 27-7 16-35

9/1 9/9 9/15 9/22 10/6 10/13 10/20 10/27 11/3 11/10 11/17 12/1

L W L L W W W W W W W L

*Northeast Conference Opponent

2004 Record: 4-7 (NEC 4-3)

DATE

W/L OPPONENT

9/2 L 9/11 L 9/18 L 9/25 W 10/2 L 10/9 W 10/16 L 10/23 W 10/30 W 11/6 L 11/13 L

at Hofstra Fordham at Brown at Sacred Heart* at Lehigh St. Francis, Pa.* (HC) Monmouth* at Stony Brook* Wagner* at Robert Morris* Central Conn. State*

0-45 0-14 7-35 23-6 14-44 38-0 24-25 27-22 35-27 7-34 23-28

2005 Record: 5-6 (NEC 4-3)

DATE

W/L OPPONENT L L L L L W W W W L W

Hofstra at Massachusetts at Central Conn. State* Maine+ Stony Brook* (HC) Sacred Heart* at St. Francis, Pa.* at Wagner* Robert Morris* at Monmouth* at Fordham

SCORE 7-36 0-40 13-14 7-31 3-7 21-7 25-16 38-10 20-17 13-16 41-0

at Lehigh Fordham at Delaware Central Conn. State* at Cornell at Stony Brook* at Sacred Heart* St. Francis, Pa.* (HC) Wagner* at Robert Morris* Monmouth*

9/3 9/17 9/24 10/1 10/8 10/15 10/22 10/29 11/5 11/12 11/19 11/26

L L W W W W W W L W W L

*Northeast Conference Opponent +NCAA FCS Playoffs - First Round

2008

2012

SCORE 34-37 15-31 44-21 41-20 38-10 28-17 63-35 24-0 17-31 41-24 31-21 28-31

Record: 9-2 (NEC 7-1) NEC Co-Champions

DATE

W/L OPPONENT

8/30 9/13 9/20 9/27 10/4 10/11 10/18 10/25 11/1 11/8 11/15 12/6

L W L L W W W W W W W W

at Massachusetts at Hofstra (OT) at New Hampshire at Delaware at Duquesne* Central Conn.* (HC) at Sacred Heart* St. Francis, Pa.* Monmouth* at Robert Morris* Wagner* Jacksonville+

SCORE

DATE

W/L OPPONENT

16-28 22-16 24-32 7-38 33-23 24-22 26-21 27-3 35-17 41-7 30-11 28-0

9/1 9/8 9/15 9/22 9/29 10/6 10/13 10/27 11/3 11/10 11/17

W W L W W W W W L W W

Colgate at Robert Morris* at #5 Youngstown State at #23 Maine Monmouth* at Bryant* Saint Francis, Pa.* at Sacred Heart* Wagner* at Duquesne* Central Connecticut*

SCORE 40-23 35-10 23-31 30-20 55-24 31-14 36-13 23-20 0-30 38-31 63-34

*Northeast Conference Opponent

2013 Record: 1-11 (CAA 0-8)

DATE

W/L OPPONENT

9/5 9/12 9/19 9/26 10/3 10/10 10/17 10/24 10/31 11/7 11/21

L L W W W W W W L L W

at Georgia Southern at Massachusetts Maine Sacred Heart* at St. Francis, Pa.* Duquesne* (HC) Bryant* at Monmouth* at Central Conn. State* Robert Morris* at Wagner*

SCORE 26-29 7-44 20-16 22-9 27-6 55-10 20-17 35-10 29-31 10-13 41-28

*Northeast Conference Opponent

SCORE

at Colgate (OT) Maine at Columbia at St. Francis, Pa.* Duquesne* Robert Morris* (HC) at Central Conn.* at Wagner* Bryant* at Monmouth* Sacred Heart* at Stony Brook+

*Northeast Conference Opponent +Gridiron Classic (Dayton, Ohio)

Record: 7-4 (NEC 6-2)

Record: 7-4 (NEC 5-2) 9/2 W 9/9 L 9/16 W 9/23 W 9/30 L 10/7 L 10/14 W 10/21 W 10/28 W 11/4 W 11/11 L

11-13 23-20 13-28 14-35 24-23 38-7 58-21 24-10 45-17 21-3 49-14 21-42

2009

2006 W/L OPPONENT

W/L OPPONENT

*Northeast Conference Opponent +Gridiron Classic (Albany, N.Y.)

+Fitzpatrick Stadium (Portland, Maine) *Northeast Conference Opponent

DATE

Record: 9-3 (NEC 7-0) NEC & Gridiron Classic Champions

SCORE

*Northeast Conference Opponent

9/10 9/17 9/24 10/1 10/8 10/15 10/22 10/29 11/5 11/12 11/19

at Colgate at Fordham Hofstra at Montana Stony Brook Sacred Heart* (HC) at St. Francis, Pa.* at Wagner* Robert Morris* at Monmouth* at Central Conn. State* at Dayton+

SCORE

DATE

W/L OPPONENT

8/31 9/7 9/14 9/21 9/28 10/5 10/12 10/19 11/2 11/9 11/16 11/23

L W L L L L L L L L L L

at Duquesne at Colgate Rhode Island* (OT) Central Connecticut at Old Dominion at #21 James Madison* at Delaware* #7 Towson* at Richmond* #8 Maine* #23 New Hampshire* at Stony Brook*

SCORE 24-25 37-34 13-19 17-20 10-68 13-40 30-33 17-44 10-27 27-33 20-37 3-24

*Colonial Athletic Association Opponent

2010

17-16 7-9 17-10 19-14 21-23 21-33 24-13 48-0 34-0 16-6 0-19

Record: 6-5 (NEC 4-4)

*Northeast Conference Opponent

DATE

W/L OPPONENT

9/2 9/11 9/25 10/2 10/9 10/16 10/22 10/30 11/6 11/13 11/20

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at Maine at Stephen F. Austin at Duquesne* at Yale St. Francis, Pa.* (HC) at Robert Morris* Central Conn.* (OT) at Bryant* at Sacred Heart* Wagner* Monmouth*

SCORE 3-0 14-59 17-28 23-20 48-0 0-38 27-30 7-24 35-23 24-14 28-19

*Northeast Conference Opponent

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GREG GATTUSO

2014-present 10-13

2016

2014

Record: 7-4 (CAA 4-4)

Record: 7-5 (CAA 3-5)

DATE

8/30 9/6 9/20 9/27 10/4 10/11 10/18 10/25 11/1 11/8 11/15 11/22

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Holy Cross at CCSU at Rhode Island* Columbia James Madison* #20 Richmond* at Maine* Colgate at #2 New Hampshire* Delaware* at #6 Villanova* Stony Brook*

SCORE

14-13 19-0 37-20 42-7 28-31 28-41 20-7 24-17 24-49 28-31 31-48 27-17

DATE

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W/L OPPONENT W W W W L L L W L W W

SCORE

at Buffalo 22-16 at Rhode Island* 35-7 Holy Cross 45-28 Saint Francis (Pa.) 20-9 #6 Richmond* 30-36 (3OT) at Maine* 16-20 at #16 Villanova* 13-24 Elon* 27-3 Delaware* 17-33 at #21 New Hamshire* 36-25 Stony Brook* 13-6

*Colonial Athletic Association Opponent

2015 Record: 3-8 (CAA 2-6)

DATE

W/L OPPONENT

9/5 L 9/12 W 9/19 L 9/26 W 10/3 L 10/10 L 10/17 L 10/31 L 11/7 W 11/14 L 11/21 L

at Buffalo Rhode Island* at #12 James Madison* Duquesne at Holy Cross Maine* #25 Villanova* at #6 Richmond* at Delaware* New Hampshire* Stony Brook*

SCORE

14-51 35-7 28-42 17-14 0-37 7-39 0-37 31-38 17-6 14-24 2-20

*Colonial Athletic Association Opponent

UALBANY VS. OPPONENTS ALL-TIME Opponent Albright Alfred American Int’l Brockport Brooklyn Brown Bryant Buffalo Canisius Central Connecticut Central Florida Colgate Columbia Cortland Cornell Curry C.W. Post Dayton DELAWARE Drake Duquesne ELON Florida Atlantic Florida Int’l Fordham Gannon Georgia Southern Hampden-Sydney Hobart Hofstra Holy Cross Ithaca Jacksonville James Madison King’s (Pa.) Lehigh MAINE Marist Massachusetts Mass.-Lowell Mass. Maritime Mercyhurst Merrimack MONMOUTH

W 0 7 3 14 1 0 2 8 2 13 1 3 2 8 0 2 1 0 2 0 6 1 0 0 4 1 0 1 1 3 2 5 1 0 2 1 5 3 0 3 1 1 2 11

L 2 5 0 4 0 2 2 5 0 6 0 2 0 10 1 0 2 2 4 1 2 0 1 1 4 0 1 0 0 11 1 14 0 3 0 1 5 0 3 0 0 0 0 4

Last Meeting 1976 (28-7, L) 1994 (20-19, L) 1998 (25-24, W) 1994 (25-13, L) 1979 (56-0, W) 2004 (35-7, L) 2012 (31-14, W) 2016 (22-16, W) 2002 (24-22, W) 2014 (19-0, W) 1980 (28-17, W) 2014 (24-17, W) 2014 (42-7, W 1994 (30-29, L) 2006 (23-21, L) 1974 (50-23, W) 1998 (24-16, L) 2007 (42-21, L) 2016 (33-17, L) 2002 (49-42, L) 2015 (17-14, W) 2016 (27-3, W) 2001 (27-9, L) 2002 (35-26, L) 2007 (23-20, W) 1996 (40-29, W) 2009 (29-26, L) 1977 (51-45, W) 1979 (10-0, W) 2008 (22-16, W) 2016 (45-28, W) 1994 (22-11, L) 2008 (28-0, W) 2015 (42-28, L) 1996 (49-21, W) 2006 (17-16, W) 2016 (20-16, L) 1984 (43-0, W) 2009 (44-7, L) 1999 (40-0, W) 1974 (75-6, W) 1996 (20-10, W) 1998 (24-6, W) 2012 (55-24, W)

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Opponent Montana MORGAN STATE NEW HAMPSHIRE New Haven New York Tech Niagara Nichols Northeastern Norwich OLD DOMINION Pace Plattsburgh Plymouth State R.I.T. Rensselaer RHODE ISLAND RICHMOND Robert Morris Rowan Sacred Heart Salisbury State Siena Southern Conn. Springfield St. Francis (Pa.) St. John’s St. Lawrence St. Peter’s Stephen F. Austin Stonehill STONY BROOK New Jersey Towson Union U.S. Mer. Marine VILLANOVA Wagner W. Connecticut Widener William Paterson Yale Youngstown State

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W 0 - 1 1 1 1 1 0 14 0 4 6 1 5 7 3 0 8 0 13 4 1 9 4 15 2 6 1 0 2 11 0 2 4 0 0 14 6 0 1 1 0

L Last Meeting 2 2007 (35-14, L) - FIRST MEETING 4 2016 (36-25, W) 2 1986 (45-28, L) 0 1981 (41-7, W) 0 1973 (75-9, W) 1 1974 (32-8, W) 2 2003 (51-0, L) 6 1994 (45-20, W) 1 2013 (66-10, L) 1 1998 (17-0, W) 0 1978 (32-7, W) 0 1985 (33-21, W) 0 1977 (13-3, W) 1 1996 (17-7, W) 1 2016 (35-7, W) 4 2016 (36-30 (3OT), L) 6 2012 (35-10, W) 2 2000 (31-3, L) 2 2012 (23-20, W) 0 1994 (44-20, W) 0 1973 (71-8, W) 6 1998 (24-14, W) 10 1994 (24-13, L) 0 2016 (20-9, W) 0 2001 (31-6, W) 5 1997 (49-0, W) 0 2003 (64-9, W) 1 2010 (59-14, L) 0 1998 (52-0, W) 7 2016 (13-6, W) 2 1996 (38-18, L) 2 2013 (44-17, L) 9 1997 (54-0, W) 1 1978 (14-8, L) 3 2016 (27-3, L) 2 2012 (30-0, L) 1 1993 (50-6, W) 1 1977 (33-15, L) 1 1994 (41-25, L) 0 2010 (23-20, W) 1 2012 (31-24, L) 2017 OPPONENTS IN BOLD

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ALL-CONFERENCE AWARDS NEC 1999 (First Team) Jason Barra, OL Samson Brown, DB Steve Checksfield, TE Mike Grever, LB Chris Phillis, WR (Second Team) Robert Anderson, LB Jelani Dandles, DB Greg Garrett, RB J.T. Herfurth, OL Chris Phillis, RS Billy Van Jura, OL Chris Wilgosz, DL

2000

Victor Camacho, LB Jon George, RB Brandon Shaw, OL Tom Swicicki, OL Stan Zylinski, P

2004 (First Team) Colin Disch, LB Geir Gudmundsen, OL Brandon Shaw, OL (Second Team) Jacob Anderson, OL Nicholas Bazan, QB Ryan Chrobak, DB Matt Kryzak, DL

(First Team) Josh Bazan, LB Samson Brown, DB Rafael Cruz, OL J.T. Herfurth, OL Jason Martin, DL (Second Team) Alex Argulewicz, OL Brian Manigault, RB Chris Phillis, WR

2005

2001

2006

(First Team) Jacob Anderson, OL Andre Coleman, DL Colin Disch, LB Kamar Elliott, DB Aaron Kimball, OL (Second Team) Michael Dungey, DL Sam Pagano, OL

(First Team) Alex Argulewicz, OL Bryan Bagstad, K Josh Bazan, LB Samson Brown, DB Chris Phillis, WR Billy Pike, P (Second Team) John Bolt, DL Brian Manigault, RB Geir Gudmundsen, OL Regan Jones, OL

(First Team) Jacob Anderson, OL Andre Coleman, DL Colin Disch, LB Michael Dungey, DL Jacob Hobbs, OL Chris Lynch, P (Second Team) Pierce Brennan, OL Jason Fralicker, K Sam Pagano, OL Mike Wall, RS

2002

2007

(First Team) Alex Argulewicz, OL Josh Bazan, LB Geir Gudmundsen, OL Gary Jones, RB Mike Laroche, OL Billy Pike, P Ryan Roeder, QB Greg Sigler, TE (Second Team) Samson Brown, DB Matt Crudo, WR Jon George, RB Josh MacAnn, DL David Parks, DL Brandon Shaw, OL

(First Team) Michael Dungey, DL Dave Nicomini, DB Raphael Nguti, OL Sam Pagano, OL Tom Pandolf, DL (Second Team) Colin Disch, LB Trevor DuPont, LB Jason Fralicker, K David McCarty, RB Kevin Richards, OL Mark Sheehan, DL Justin Tougas, OL Jon Volpe, DL Dave West, DB

2003

2008

(First Team) Geir Gudmundsen, OL Gary Jones, RB Mike Laroche, OL David Parks, DL (Second Team)

NEC Offensive Player of the Year

Raphael Nguti, OL Tom Pandolf, DL Dave West, DB (Second Team) Eddie Delaney, DL Justin Gannon, RS Jon Leible, OL Kevin Richards, OL Nik Schultz, OL

Gary Jones, 2002 Gary Jones, 2003

NEC Defensive Player of the Year Mike Grever, 1999 Colin Disch, 2005 Colin Disch, 2006

2009 (First Team) Trevor Anderson, DL Justin Brancaccio, LB Tim Bush, WR Dave Casale, DB Dave Nicomini, LB Kevin Richards, OL (Second Team) Justin Gannon, RS Herb Glass, K David McCarty, RB Tony Sparano, DL

NEC Defensive Rookie of the Year

2010

J.T. Herfurth, 2000 Victor Camacho, 2003 Chris Simpson, 2009

Colin Disch, 2004 Kyle Jordan, 2011

NEC Coach of the Year Bob Ford, 2002 Bob Ford, 2007 Bob Ford, 2008 Bob Ford, 2011

NEC Scholar-Athlete of the Year

(First Team) Trevor Anderson, DL (Second Team) Eddie Delaney, DL Mike Kelly, DL

CAA

2013

(First Team) Omar Osbourne, RB (Third Team) Christian Dorsey, LB Andrew Smith, DL 2014 (Second Team) Omar Osbourne, RB (Third Team) Brian Parker, TE Kevin Malloy, OL Patrick Toole, PK Michael Nicastro, LB Offensive Rookie of the Year Josh Gontarek, 2014, WR Chuck Boone Leadership Award Jake Meek, 2014 2015 (Third Team) Julian Cox, LB Samuel Gray, DL Kevin Malloy, OL 2016 (First Team) Elijah Ibitokun-Hanks, RB Anthony Manzo-Lewis, FB Michael Nicastro, LB (Second Team) Malachi Hoskins, DL (Third Team) Rayshan Clark, CB Kevin Malloy, OL

2011 (First Team) Dan Di Lella, QB Kadeem Williams, OL Eddie Delaney, DL Jon Morgan, LB Paul Layton, P (Second Team) Drew Smith, RB Ryan Kirchner, WR Zach Gallo, DL Jake Ciccarello, DB Leon Saddler, DB Herb Glass, K

Defensive Rookie of the Year Julian Cox, 2015, LB

2012 (First Team) Drew Smith, RB Kadeem Williams, OL Ocieka Bakou, DL Jon Morgan, LB Leon Saddler, DB Paul Layton, P (Second Team) Ryan Kirchner, WR Anthony Bazzoffi, OL Dean Mercuris, DL

(First Team) Justin Brancaccio, LB Tim Bush, WR Dave Casale, DB Chris Lynch, P David McCarty, RB

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ABOUT THE UNIVERSITY AT ALBANY

Located in New York’s capital city, the University at Albany is the premier public research University in the Capital Region and offers more than 17,000 students the expansive opportunities of a large university in an environment designed to foster individual success. The excellence of a UAlbany education is recognized by many independent sources. UAlbany is ranked among the top universities in Forbes’ “America’s Best Public Colleges,” and U.S. News & World Report consistently ranks many of our graduate programs among the top 50 in the United States, including clinical psychology, criminal justice, library and information studies, public affairs, public health, sociology, and social work. UAlbany’s student body and faculty represent more than 100 nations. Since its founding in 1844, UAlbany has graduated generations of leaders in all fields. Our alumni include Monte and Avery Lipman, founders and chief officers of one of the world’s premier recording labels (Jesse J, Florida Georgia Line, Drake), Republic Records; former Secretary of the Army John McHugh; and trailblazing neuroscientist Sheila Nirenberg, winner of a MacArthur Foundation “Genius Grant.” Today, UAlbany has a global network of more than 174,000 alumni making a difference around the world.

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100

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CHAMPIONSHIPS SINCE GOING DIVISION I

NCAA TOURNAMENT

APPEARANCES SINCE GOING DIVISION I

UAlbany is a member of the America East Conference in 16 of 18 varsity sports, while women’s golf is an associate member of the Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference (MAAC), and football, a Division I FCS program, is an associate member of the Colonial Athletic Association (CAA). UAlbany has earned the Stuart P. Haskell Jr. Commissioner’s Cup for five consecutive years and six times overall. UAlbany has won 100 conference championships and has made 48 NCAA Tournament appearances since moving to Division I in 1999. Proving to be a perennial power, the Great Danes have won seven or more conference titles in each of the last seven years. UAlbany won its 100th conference title on May 14th, 2017 with softball winning the America East Tournament. Going into the 201718 year, UAlbany has 93 America East Tournament titles, six Northeast Conference (NEC) season titles in football and one MAAC title in women’s golf. In the 2016-17 year, UAlbany earned an America East record nine America East Tournament titles: men’s & women’s soccer, women’s basketball, men’s & women’s indoor track & field, men’s & women’s outdoor track & field, men’s lacrosse and softball. Men’s soccer and men’s lacrosse each won NCAA Tournament games to lead UAlbany to finish #40 nationally in the 2016-17 Capital One Cup while women’s basketball won a conference record sixth consecutive America East Tournament, the longest such streak for any basketball team in the league. In the 2015-16 season, UAlbany won America East titles in field hockey and women’s soccer in the fall, women’s basketball plus men’s and women’s indoor track & field in the winter and men’s and women’s outdoor track & field and tennis in the spring. Throughout its Division I history, UAlbany has had 14 players selected in the Major League Lacrosse Draft, nine players have been drafted by Major League Baseball, while 13 football players have inked NFL contracts.