2007 Quick Facts COACHING INFORMATION Head Coach: Bill Denniston Alma Mater: Bethany ’83 Record at RMU: 71-100-23 (10 seasons) Career Record: 108-117-27 (12 seasons) Assistant Coach: David Currie Men’s Soccer Office Phone: (412) 262-8631 Best Time to Reach: Weekdays 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
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Quick Facts Major Media Outlets / Phone Directory RMU Athletics Head Coach Bill Denniston Assistant Coach David Currie Athletic Trainer Stacy Ogden International Competition 2007 Outlook 2007 Roster Eric MacDonald; Dwayne Chin; Ryan Zabinski Connor Curran-Hays; Jacek Przednowek; Matt Felice Brian Nikonow; John Morihlatko; Tom Gannon Dave Monteleone; Tyler Solis; DJ Thomas Kyle McIvor; Sean Riley Newcomers 2006 Final Statistics 2006 Northeast Conference Wrap-Up RMU vs. All Opponents Record Book Soccer in the RMU Hall of Fame This is Robert Morris University President Gregory G. Dell’Omo, Ph.D. Athletic Director Craig Coleman, M.D. Athletic Administration / Head Coaches
On the Cover: Seniors Ryan Zabinski, a two-time All-NEC First Team selection, and Dwayne Chin will help run a potent Robert Morris offense out of the midfield in 2007. Credits: The 2007 Robert Morris University men’s soccer media guide is a product of the RMU Sports Information Office. The guide was written and edited by Ken Baker with special assistance from Jim Duzyk and Jen Roupe. Design and typography by Juris Silenieks of JR Graphics. Photographs by Jason Cohn, Dave Miller, Connie Karaffa and Ken Baker. The guide was printed by Navigator Printing, Pittsburgh, Pa. It is the policy of Robert Morris University to provide equal opportunity in all educational programs and activities, admission of students and conditions of employment for all qualified individuals regardless of race, color, sex, religion, age, disability, national origin and sexual preference.
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TEAM INFORMATION/HISTORY GENERAL INFORMATION Location: Moon Township, PA 15108 Founded: 1921 Enrollment: 5,000 Affiliation: NCAA Division I Conference: Northeast (NEC) Colors: Blue, White and Red Nickname: Colonials President: Gregory G. Dell’Omo, Ph.D Athletic Director: Craig Coleman, M.D. Associate Athletic Director: Marty Galosi Assistant Athletic Director / SWA: Addie Muti Assistant Athletic Director: Meghan Sweeney Assistant Athletic Director: Sean Simmons Faculty Representative: Scott Branvold, Ed.D. Athletic Department Phone: (412) 262-8295
2006 Overall Record: 9-7-4 2006 NEC Record / Finish: 4-2-3 / Fourth First Season of Men’s Soccer: 1984 All-Time Men’s Soccer Record: 154-152-22 Years in NCAA Tournament / Last Appearance: 3 / 2005 Letterwinners Returning / Lost: 14 / 8 Starters Returning / Lost: 6 / 5 Key Returnees: Name (Yr., Pos.)
G
A Pts.
Jacek Przednowek (Sr., F) 19-17 9 Ryan Zabinski (Sr., M) 18-18 4 Connor Curran-Hays (Sr., F) 18-3 4
4 22 8 16 2 10
Goalkeepers
GP-GS
GP-GS W-L-T GAA Sv.% Sho
Matt Felice (Jr., G) 20-20 9-7-4 1.38 .787 5 Home Field: North Athletic Complex (1,000)
SPORTS INFORMATION Sports Information Director: Jim Duzyk Office Phone: (412) 262-8314 Office Fax: (412) 262-8557 E-mail: duzyk@rmu.edu Assistant Sports Information Director: Ken Baker Office Phone: (412) 262-8587 E-mail: baker@rmu.edu Sports Information Graduate Assistant: Jeff McCafferty Office Phone: (412) 262-8694 E-mail: sidga01@rmu.edu Sports Information Graduate Assistant: Erik Kaminski Office Phone: (412) 262-8541 E-mail: sidga02@rmu.edu Men’s Soccer Contact: Ken Baker Internet Address: www.rmucolonials.com SID Mailing Address: Joe Walton Stadium 6001 University Blvd., Moon Township, PA 15108 1
Major Media Outlets NORTHEAST CONFERENCE Brenda Weare, Commissioner Ron Ratner, Associate Commissioner 200 Cottontail Lane Vantage Court North Somerset, NJ 08873 (732) 469-0440 • Fax: (732) 469-0774 www.northeastconference.org WIRE SERVICES Associated Press Alan Robinson, Sports Editor Ken Wunderley Westinghouse Building Pittsburgh, PA 15222 (412) 281-3747 • Fax: (412) 281-1869 www.ap.org PRINT Beaver County Times (a.m.) Ed Rose, Sports Editor John Perrotto, Eric Hall, Chuck Curti, Mike Bires 400 Fair Avenue Beaver, PA 15008 (724) 775-3200 • Fax: (724) 728-0190 www.timesonline.com Pittsburgh Post-Gazette (a.m.) Jerry Micco, Sports Editor Phil Axelrod, Paul Meyer 34 Blvd. of the Allies Pittsburgh, PA 15222 (412) 263-1621 • Fax: (412) 263-1926 www.post-gazette.com Pittsburgh Tribune-Review (a.m.) Kevin Smith, Sports Editor Dave Mackall, John Grupp 503 Martindale Street, 3rd Floor Pittsburgh, PA 15212 (412) 321-6460 • Fax: (412) 320-7964 www.pittsburghlive.com Pittsburgh Sports Report (weekly) Ellis Cannon, Publisher Tony DeFazio, Editor RIDC Riverplace 3 South Linden Street Duquesne, PA 15110-1151 (800) 945-7767 • Fax: (412) 244-9558 www.pghsports.com TELEVISION Fox Sports Net Pittsburgh Roger Lenhart, Producer 2 Allegheny Center, Suite 1000 Pittsburgh, PA 15212 (412) 322-9500 • Fax: (412) 323-9740 www.foxsports.com
Jim Duzyk
Sports Information Director
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Ken Baker
Assistant Sports Information Director
KDKA (CBS-Channel 2) Mike Vukovcan, Sports Producer One Gateway Center Pittsburgh, PA 15222 (412) 575-2200 • Fax: (412) 575-2871 www.kdka.com WPXI (NBC-Channel 11) John Fedko, Sports Director 11 Television Hill Pittsburgh, PA 15214 (412) 237-1212 • Fax: (412) 237-4900 www.wpxi.com WTAE (ABC-Channel 4) Jon Burton, Sports Producer 400 Ardmore Blvd. Pittsburgh, PA 15221 (412) 242-4300 • Fax: (412) 244-4628 www.thepittsburghchannel.com RADIO KDKA (AM-1020) Jeff Hathhorn, Sports Director One Gateway Center Pittsburgh, PA 15222 (412) 575-2547 • Fax: (412) 575-2874 www.kdkaradio.com Metro Networks Scott Stiller, Adam Guskey 7 Parkway Center, Suite 750 Pittsburgh, PA 15220 (412) 808-1050 • Fax: (412) 808-1049 WBGG-AM (FOX Sports Radio 970) Bob McLaughlin, Program Director 200 Fleet Street, 4th Floor Pittsburgh, PA 15220 (412) 937-1441 • Fax: (412) 937-0323 www.970theburgh.com WEAE (AM 1250-ESPN) Mark Madden, Guy Junker Eddy Crow, Ken Laird 400 Ardmore Blvd. Pittsburgh, PA 15221 (412) 731-1250 • Fax: (412) 244-4596 www.espnradio1250.com WPIT (AM 730) Kenny Woods, Operations Mgr. 7 Parkway Center, Suite 625 Pittsburgh, PA 15220 (412) 937-1500 • Fax: (412) 937-1576 www.wpitam.com
Erik Kaminski
Sports Information Graduate Assistant
Jeff McCafferty
Telephone Directory All phone numbers are area code 412 unless noted General ........................................................................................................
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Athletic Administration Craig Coleman, M.D. (Director of Athletics) .............................. Marty Galosi (Associate Athletic Director) ................................. Addie Muti (Asst. Athletic Director/SWA) . ................................. Meghan Sweeney (Asst. Athletic Director) ............................... Sean Simmons (Asst. Athletic Director) ...................................... Margot Turner (Athletic Secretary) ................................................. Linda Young (Athletic Secretary) ..................................................... Maurice Wharton (Ticket Director) ................................................ Jim Duzyk (Sports Information Director) ................................... Ken Baker (Asst. Sports Information Director) . ....................... Jeff McCafferty (Graduate Asst. SID) . ............................................ Erik Kaminski (Graduate Asst. SID) ..................................................
262-8302 397-4865 262-8615 262-8431 262-8630 262-8295 262-8588 262-8449 262-8314 262-8587 262-8694 262-8541
Athletic Head Coaches Sal Buscaglia (Women’s Basketball) ............................................... Craig Coleman (Softball) ...................................................................... Bear Davis (Men’s Lacrosse) ................................................................ Bill Denniston (Men’s Soccer) ............................................................ Nate Handrahan (Women’s Ice Hockey) . ................................... John Kowalski (Women’s Soccer) ................................................... Jeff Layman (Men’s and Women’s Tennis) .................................. Midge McPhail (Women’s Rowing) ............................................... Olivia Netzler (Field Hockey) .............................................................. Katy Phillips (Women’s Lacrosse) .................................................... Mike Rice (Men’s Basketball) .............................................................. Derek Schooley (Men’s Ice Hockey) . ............................................. Michael Smith (Cross Country / Track & Field) ........................ Jerry Stone (Men’s and Women’s Golf ) . ...................................... Rob Thomas (Volleyball) ....................................................................... Joe Walton (Football) ..............................................................................
262-8419 262-8302 397-3890 262-8446 397-4478 262-8631 262-8633 397-4479 262-8640 397-3889 262-8297 397-4477 262-8513 262-8633 262-8603 262-8576
Mailing Address: Joe Walton Stadium 6001 University Blvd. • Moon Township, Pa. 15108 Phone: (412) 262-8587 • Fax: (412) 262-8557
Sports Information Graduate Assistant
Robert Morris University
RMU Athletics Robert Morris University Athletics stands for success. Since 1990, the Colonials have claimed 23 Northeast Conference regular-season championships and 25 league tournament titles among 23 sports, including eight regular-season titles in volleyball, five regular-season championships in football, five NEC Tournament titles in softball and three NEC Tournament championships in men’s soccer. The 2006-07 athletic season could arguably go down as one of the greatest in RMU’s Division I history, as a number of team and individual accomplishments highlight the year. The Colonial women’s basketball team completed one of the greatest turnarounds in Division I history by claiming its third NEC Tournament championship with a 68-66 victory over Sacred Heart. The win garnered the program its first-ever NCAA Tournament bid, where the Colonials fell to N.C. State in Raleigh, N.C. The turnaround came just three years after finishing with just three wins during the 2003-04 campaign. The Robert Morris men’s ice hockey team pulled off the biggest upset in school history by garnering a 4-2 victory at Notre Dame, which entered the game ranked No. 2 in the country. The men’s basketball team, meanwhile, got off to its best start in school history with a 4-0 mark en route to its second straight winning season. Individually, senior Stephanie Kuhn of the RMU women’s outdoor track and field team qualified for the NCAA Championships in the javelin. Kuhn, the only student-athlete to qualify for the NCAA Championships in track and field, turned the trick twice in her four years on the team, also accomplishing the feat as a freshman. Off the field, a total of six student-athletes were named to their respective ESPN The Magazine Academic All-District II Teams, while senior Ray Gensler of the football team was named an Academic All-American for the second straight year, the first student-athlete in school history to earn Academic All-America honors twice. The 2006-07 athletics campaign followed a 2005-06 season in which the men’s soccer team added to its illustrious history by downing No. 1 seed Monmouth, 3-2 in overtime, to claim its third NEC Tournament title and first since 1994. The Robert Morris softball squad, under the guidance of director of athletics Craig Coleman, also captured its fourth regular-season championship, tying Long Island for the top spot with a 17-3 league record. During the 2004-05 athletics campaign, the Colonial softball squad captured its third NEC regular-season title with a 17-3 league record, then swept through the NEC Tournament for its fifth tournament title and first appearance in the NCAA Tournament in school history. The success RMU athletics has had in recent years followed the seasons before it, as the Colonial football team finished its 2000 season a perfect 10-0, the first perfect campaign for any sport at Robert Morris. In the process, the team won its second straight NCAA I-AA MidMajor National Championship according to Don Hansen’s National Football Weekly Gazette. The program celebrated its 10th anniversary in 2003 and moved into its own oncampus football stadium, named Joe Walton Stadium in honor of the program’s only head coach, in 2005. The women’s crew team claimed two straight national
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championships in the varsity four classification at the prestigious Dad Vail Regatta in Philadelphia, Pa., in 2000 and 2001. The trend of success by Colonial athletics in the new millennium should come as no surprise. Five teams achieved national rankings during the 1990s, with the 1994 women’s softball team reaching No. 23, the 1994 men’s soccer team peaking at No. 16, the 1996 football squad finishing second in the NCAA I-AA non-scholarship ranks, the 1997 football team placing third and the 1999 football team placing first. Robert Morris has sent 15 teams to NCAA Tournaments since 1982. Men’s basketball and volleyball have made an NEC record five appearances, with men’s basketball qualifying in 1982, 1983, 1989, 1990 and 1992 and volleyball in 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002 and 2003. The Colonial men’s soccer team has also appeared in the NCAA Tournament three times (1993, 1994 and 2005). Robert Morris University has also had several athletes continue their athletic career in professional sports. The late Tim Hall (1996) was drafted by the Oakland Raiders in the sixth round of the 1996 NFL Draft as a running back. Then, in 2001, former offensive lineman Hank Fraley (1999) became the starting center for the Philadelphia Eagles after being signed to the practice squad during the 2000 season. He currently is the starting center for the Cleveland Browns. Men’s soccer player Musa Shannon (1997) was drafted by the Tampa Bay Mutiny of Major League Soccer as the 28th overall pick in the 1997 MLS College Draft. Five other former Colonial men’s soccer players have played professionally, as Steve Bell (1997) and Doug Petras (1994) saw action with the Pittsburgh Riverhounds, while Rhian Dodds (2003) plays for the Kilmarnock Football Club of the Scottish Premier League. Said Ali (2004) and Jamie Dodds (2004) signed with the Pittsburgh Riverhounds of the USL Pro Soccer League and the Toronto Lynx of the A-League, respectively, in 2004. Following Ali and Jamie Dodds in 2005 was Joe Di Buono (2005), who was drafted by the Vancouver Whitecaps of the USL and the Cleveland Force of the MISL. Athletes are not the only ties that RMU athletics has to the professional ranks. Head football coach Joe Walton came to the Colonials after 35 years of National Football League experience, including seven years as the head coach of the New York Jets. Alongside Walton is another former NFL coach in Dan Radakovich, who spent 18 years as an NFL assistant and is currently RMU’s assistant head coach. Joining the football coaching staff in the summer of 2003 was John Banaszak, who became the third member of the staff with a background in the NFL. Banaszak, the former head coach at Washington & Jefferson College, was a member of Pittsburgh Steelers when the team won Super Bowls X, XIII and XIV. Former Colonial men’s soccer head coach John Kowalski also worked as the head coach for the Pittsburgh Spirit of the Major Indoor Soccer League, the Tampa Bay Mutiny of the MLS and the Pittsburgh Riverhounds of the A-League. He has come full circle, as he is now head coach of the Colonial women’s team, a program that began in 1992.
RMU’S REGULAR-SEASON CHAMPIONSHIPS SINCE 1990 Men’s Basketball – 1991, 1992 Football – 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000 Men’s Soccer – 1992, 1994, 1995, 1996, 2001 Softball – 1997, 1998, 2005, 2006 Women’s Volleyball – 1992, 1993, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004 RMU’S NEC TOURNAMENT CHAMPIONSHIPS SINCE 1990 Men’s Basketball – 1991, 1992 Women’s Basketball – 1991, 2007 Men’s Soccer – 1993, 1994, 2005 Men’s Golf – 1995, 1996 Women’s Tennis – 1996 Men’s Indoor Track & Field – 1999, 2000 Men’s Outdoor Track & Field – 2000 Women’s Indoor Track & Field – 1998, 2000 Softball – 1991, 1992, 1994, 1998, 2005 Volleyball – 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003 2006-07 Robert Morris University All-Conference Honors Kevin Argauer (Men’s Track & Field) Kara Blakeley (Women’s Lacrosse) Allan Brown (Men’s Soccer) Matt Brunck (Football) Aaron Clarke (Men’s Ice Hockey)* Doug Conley (Men’s Ice Hockey)# Jill Dorsch (Softball) Mary Kate Egan (Women’s Lacrosse) Ray Gensler (Football) Josh Ghaly (Men’s Track & Field) Alaina Gibson (Volleyball) Colyn Haugh (Football) Mario Hines (Football) Brittany Humphress (Women’s Track & Field) Emily Ingle (Women’s Cross Country) A.J. Jackson (Men’s Basketball) James Kazil (Football) Stephanie Kuhn (Women’s Track & Field) Tony Lee (Men’s Basketball) Brianne McLaughlin (Women’s Ice Hockey)* Kristen Miles (Women’s Ice Hockey)*# Sugiery Monsac (Women’s Basketball) Chinata Nesbit (Women’s Basketball) Mike Niklos (Football) Brooke Panepinto (Softball) Jason Pelletier (Men’s Soccer) Jacek Przednowek (Men’s Soccer) Christina Roadman (Women’s Track & Field) Jeff Rommes (Football) Heather Rossi (Women’s Ice Hockey)* Janette Schneider (Volleyball) Nasim Siddeeq (Men’s Track & Field) John Steilner (Football) Phillips Thompson (Men’s Cross Country / Track & Field) Anthony Trunzo (Men’s Track & Field) Chad Wengert (Football) Jeff Witmyer (Men’s Track & Field) Emily Wolthuis (Volleyball) Ryan Zabinski (Men’s Soccer) Note: All honors from the Northeast Conference unless noted * College Hockey America (CHA) honors # Easton Three-Star Honor from CHA
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Bill Denniston Head Coach
When Bill Denniston took over the reins of the men’s soccer program at Robert Morris University in 1997, he took the Colonials from a 3-14-2 mark in his first season to the Northeast Conference regular-season championship in 2001. Now entering his 11th season with Robert Morris, Denniston has anchored his squad at the top of the Northeast Conference. In 2006, the Colonials bounced back from a 01-2 start to the conference schedule to finish 4-11 over the final six regular-season games and earn the No. 4 seed in the conference tournament. Robert Morris dropped their semifinal contest to eventual champion Monmouth, but its climb into the playoffs in the waning weeks of the regular season set the tone for 2007. The 2005 Colonials claimed their third NEC Championship and second under the guidance of Denniston. That team finished 11-8-4, the most wins for the program during the Denniston era. In 2001, Denniston earned NEC Coach of the Year honors after leading the Colonials to their first NEC regular-season championship since 1996. He followed that up by taking RMU to the NEC tournament once again in 2002. In addition to returning the Colonials to prominence in the NEC, Denniston has helped his players move on to the professional ranks. Under his tutelage, seven players have made
their way into the professional ranks, including 2005 graduate Joe Di Buono, who was drafted by both the Montreal Impact of the USL and the Cleveland Force of the MISL. In 10 years as head coach of the Colonials, Denniston has compiled an overall record of 71-100-23. Prior to his stint with Robert Morris, Denniston
served three years as the head coach for Alderson Broaddus (W. Va.) College, guiding the Battlers to a record of 37-17-4 and national rankings in each of his three years. His 1995 squad finished with a national ranking of No. 11, the first year the school participated in Division II athletics, and for those efforts he was named the West Virginia Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Coach of the Year. While with Alderson Broaddus, Denniston also served as assistant athletic director. Before becoming head coach of the Battlers, Denniston spent four seasons as assistant men’s soccer coach at Bethany (W.Va.) College. In each of his four years there, Bethany finished with a national ranking of No. 14 or higher in Division III, including a No. 2 ranking in 1993. In his 18 years as an assistant and head coach, Denniston has helped develop 51 all-conference selections, five Academic All-Americans, four conference MVPs and four All-Americans. A 1983 graduate of Bethany with a degree in physical education, Denniston was a four-year AllPresidents’ Athletic Conference selection and a three-time All-American. He was also named the PAC’s most valuable player in 1980, was captain of the 1982 Bison squad that was a national finalist and was a Senior Bowl nominee in 1982. A father of three, Denniston and his wife, Kathy, reside in Moon Township, Pa.
Denniston Year-by-Year Bill Denniston has returned the Colonials to prominence in the NEC. Since 2001, Robert Morris has missed the playoffs just once while earning two regular-season titles. Year School
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Record
Pct.
NEC Finish
2001 Robert Morris . ............
9-9-1
.500
T-1st
2002 Robert Morris . ............
9-9-2
.500
T-3rd
2003 Robert Morris . ............
7-7-5
.500
4th
2004 Robert Morris . ............
5-10-4
.368
6th
2005 Robert Morris . ............
11-8-1
.575
1st
2006 Robert Morris . ............
9-7-4
.550
4th
Since 2001 . ......................... 50-50-17
.500
Overall Record ................... 108-117-27
.482
Colonial Award Winners Under Denniston Regional All-Americans 2006 – Ryan Zabinski (2nd), Jacek Przednowek (3rd) 2005 – Allan Brown (3rd) 2004 – Joe Di Buono (3rd) 2003 – Said Ali (3rd) 2002 – Rhian Dodds (2nd), Said Ali (2nd), Jamie Dodds (3rd) 2001 – Rhian Dodds (2nd), Jason DeFranco (2nd) 2000 – Jason DeFranco 1999 – Jason DeFranco (2nd) NEC Player of the Year 2002 – Rhian Dodds NEC Tournament MVP 2005 – Jacek Przednowek
Robert Morris University
David Currie
Stacy Ogden Athletic Trainer
Assistant Coach
David Currie is in his third season as an assistant coach for the Colonials. A player under head coach Bill Denniston at Robert Morris, Currie possesses a solid knowledge of the game and has worked closely with Denniston over the course of the past three seasons as both a player and a coach. Currie played in 17 games as a junior in 2003, scoring a goal and an assist from his spot in the midfield. His first career goal came in a 3-2 win at Pittsburgh. He also had an assist in a win over Monmouth.
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Stacy Ogden enters her first season as a member of the Robert Morris University athletic training staff. A graduate assistant, Ogden will work with the Colonials men’s soccer team as well as indoor track and field and women’s lacrosse. Ogden joins the Colonial Athletic Department after graduating from Clarion University in 2007. She earned her Bachelor of Science degree in liberal studies as well as an Associates of Science degree in allied health. Ogden also earned a Bachelor of Science degree in athletic training from California University of Pennsylvania through a distance learning program. While at Clarion, Ogden worked as a student athletic trainer, providing comprehensive health care to members of the Golden Eagles’ women’s basketball, women’s soccer, football and men’s and women’s track and field squads. She also provided assistance to student-athletes at Clarion Area High School. An accomplished swimmer, Ogden was an All-American swimmer at Clarion in the 200-freestyle relay. She was a team captain as a senior while qualifying for the NCAA National Championships in 2005, 2006 and 2007. Ogden was an active member of the campus community. She served as treasurer for the Student Athletic Training Association, was a member of the Student Senate on the appropriations and student relations committee, was part of the medical staff for the Special Olympics and was a member of the Kappa Omicron Nu honors society. She holds membership in the Eastern Athletic Training Association, the National Athletic Training Association and the Pennsylvania Athletic Training Association. Ogden also has First Aid, CPR, AED (automated external defibrillator) and lifeguard certification through the American Red Cross. 5
2007 Outlook The 2007 Robert Morris University men’s soccer team is looking to return to the NCAA Tournament for the second time in three seasons after recovering from a slow start in 2006. Northeast Conference Tournament champions in 2005, the Colonials got off to a slow start in league play in 2006. After going 0-1-2 in their first three NEC contests, the Colonials bid for the conference playoffs looked to be in jeopardy. However, a 2-1 home win over Long Island spurred a 4-1-1 record in their final six conference games and a fourseed in the playoffs. A loss to top seed and eventual champion Monmouth ended the RMU season, but the momentum for 2007 had been captured. Head coach Bill Denniston, in his 11th season at the helm of the Robert Morris program, returns six starters from last year’s squad that went undefeated, 7-0-2, at home. With the team’s top four scorers returning, the obvious personnel need appears to be on the defensive end. Gone are outside backs Mark Klabnik, Randy Samaroo and sweeper Allan Brown along with midfielder Jason Pelletier and forward Matt Paradise. Offensively, the Colonials can score goals in a variety of ways. Senior forward Jacek Przednowek’s constant movement off the ball
and accuracy make him a threat on throughballs and longballs and senior forward Connor Curran-Hays uses his 6-4 frame and athleticism to score on crosses and set pieces. In the midfield, senior Ryan Zabinski, a two-time All-NEC First-Team selection and NCSCAA / adidas ® Mid-Atlantic All-Region pick, can break defenders down and beat them off the dribble to create chances for himself and others. Senior Dwayne Chin has the quickness and vision on the opposite side of the midfield to do the same. Przednowek led the team in scoring for the second straight season with 22 points on nine goals and four assists last year. Zabinksi topped the squad with eight assists and added four goals while Curran-Hays chipped in with four goals and two assists. Chin had nine points with a balanced ledger of three goals and three assists. Junior John Morihlatko can add to the offensive punch with instant energy off the bench. While Zabinski and Chin are solid options on the outside of the midfield, the central midfield is open to competition. Sophomore Sean Riley will return to his starting role after picking up three assists in his rookie campaign. Filling the void left by Pelletier will be a key ingredient to the Colonial attack. Sophomore Kyle McIvor likely has the inside
track on the position, but a slew of newcomers will compete for the starting slot as well. Defensively, three starters are missing on the backline with only sophomore outside back DJ Thomas coming back. Fifth-year senior Eric MacDonald will likely fill in the other marking back position, but the two central back positions remain vacant. Junior goaltender Matt Felice will anchor the defense. A potential All-NEC selection, Felice has solidified his place as one of the top keepers in RMU history. He already ranks third all-time in saves (193) and save percentage (.791) and is fourth in matches played (36) and goals against average (1.36). Last season, he posted five shutouts and a 9-7-4 record while making 107 saves. He finished the year with a 1.38 goals against average and a .787 save percentage. Traditional non-conference city rivals Duquesne and Pittsburgh face a tough task when they visit North Athletic Complex where RMU did not lose at all in 2006. West Virginia Wesleyan rounds out the home slate while the Colonials travel to Canisius and Niagara and take part in tournaments at the University of Pittsburgh and Wofford College before moving into conference play.
Dwayne Chin
Jacek Przednowek
Sean Riley
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2007 Roster No. Player
Yr.
00 Tom Dube .......................................... 0 Matt Felice **.................................... 1 David Monteleone ..................... 2 Eric MacDonald ***...................... 3 Tyler Stanley . .................................. 5 Tyler Solis .......................................... 6 Dwayne Chin ***............................ 7 Ryan Zabinski ***.......................... 8 Justin Turnley ................................. 9 DJ Thomas* ...................................... 10 Kyle McIvor* .................................... 11 Neil Shaffer . ..................................... 12 Connor Curran-Hays **............. 13 Jacek Przednowek **.................. 14 Brian Nikonow **........................... 15 Geren Gittens ................................. 16 RJ Case ................................................. 18 Martin Ojea ...................................... 19 Tim Kovack ....................................... 20 Sean Riley .......................................... 21 Roli Grob ............................................ 22 John Morihlatko **...................... 24 Tom Gannon . ..................................
Fr. Jr. So. Sr. Jr. So. Sr. Sr. Fr. So. So. Fr. Sr. Sr. Jr. Fr. Fr. Fr. Fr. So. Fr. Jr. Jr.
Ht.
Wt.
Pos.
Hometown / High School (College)
5-10 6-0 6-4 5-9 5-10 6-0 5-9 5-9 6-0 5-10 5-6 5-10 6-3 6-1 6-2 6-1 6-1 6-0 5-9 5-9 5-10 5-7 6-0
185 175 225 175 155 155 160 160 170 155 140 165 180 170 175 185 185 170 140 150 170 160 165
G G G B M M M M B/M B M M F F M M M F F M M M/F B
New Kensington, Pa. / Greensburg Central Catholic Mississauga, Ontario / Philip Pocock Cranberry Township, Pa. / Seneca Valley Gaithersburg, Md. / Northwest Kalispell, Mont. / Columbia Falls (Shippensburg) Hummelstown, Pa. / Lower Dauphin North York, Ontario / Newtonbrook New Cumberland, Pa. / Cedar Cliff Beaver, Pa. / Beaver Saxonburg, Pa. / Knoch Diego Martin, Trinidad / Queen’s Royal College Aliquippa, Pa. / Beaver Camp Hill, Pa. / Camp Hill (Providence) Brantford, Ontario / St. John’s College (Drexel) Johnstown, Pa. / Westmont Hilltop Ajax, Ontario / Ajax Cranberry Township, Pa. / Seneca Valley Narre Warren, Australia / St. Francis Xavier College Germantown, Md. / Seneca Valley Kalispell, Mont. / Flathead Bischofszell, Switzerland / FHS St. Gallen Moon Township, Pa. / Moon Maineville, Ohio / Moeller
* Letters earned
Head Coach: Bill Denniston (11th season @ RMU; Bethany ’83) | Assistant Coach: David Currie (3rd season @ RMU)
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2007 RMU Returnees
2 Eric MacDonald B / 5-9 / 175 / Sr. • Gaithersburg, Md. / Northwest Outside back can lock down an opponent or start an attack from the back line … Major is human resource management … Born July 1, 1985. 2006: Played in 17 games, earning a starting spot in nine contests … Scored his second career goal in a 3-1 loss @ Monmouth (11/8) … Took four shots on the season … Issued one yellow card. 2005: Played in 19 games … Received the starting nod in nine games … Central midfielder recorded five shots in junior season. 2004: Recorded his first career goal in
the Colonials final game, a 2-0 win @ Sacred Heart (11/7) … Played in eight games … Had four starts. Year GP 2004.......................... 8 2005.......................... 19 2006.......................... 17 Totals ................ 44
GS 4 5 9 18
G 1 0 1 2
A 0 0 0 0
Pts. 2 0 2 4
6 Dwayne Chin
M / 5-9 / 160 / Sr. • North York, Ontario / Newtonbrook Tremendously skilled player and is always a threat from the midfield … Will be counted on to provide more scoring opportunities in 2007 … Major is finance … Born Sept. 17, 1984. 2006: Finished fourth on the team in scoring with nine points … Tied for fourth in goals (3) and third in assists (3) … Had two assists in a 6-1 win against Manhattan (8/27) … Scored the only goal in a 1-0 win against Missouri State (9/23) … Also had goal against Canisius (9/15) and St. Francis (N.Y.) (10/15) … Played in all 20 games, earning a starting spot in 16 … Issued three yellow cards. 2005: Played in all 20 games, earning the starting nod 19 times … Finished third on the team with five goals … Added an assist for 11 points, also third on the team … Had two game-winning goals … Had the deciding goal against St.
Vincent (9/21) and @ Canisius (9/25) … Finished with 27 shots. 2004: Was twice named the NEC Rookie of the Week … Finished the season fifth on the squad with four points on two goals … Started 12 of the 17 games he played … His first collegiate goal was the gamewinner in a 1-0 win against Pittsburgh (9/22) … Also had the game-winning goal against St. Francis (Pa.) (10/17). Year GP 2004.......................... 17 2005.......................... 20 2006.......................... 20 Totals ................ 57
GS 12 19 16 47
G 2 5 3 10
A 0 1 3 4
Pts. 4 11 9 24
7 Ryan Zabinski
M / 5-9 / 160 / Sr. • New Cumberland, Pa. / Cedar Cliff • NSCAA/adidas® North Atlantic All-Region Second Team Two-time All-NEC First Team midfielder who has excellent ball skills and can beat most defenders in a one-on-one situation … Major is finance … Born Sept. 4, 1985. 2006: Earned a spot on the All-NEC First-Team for the second straight season … Finished second on the squad with 16 points … Had a career-high and team-best eight assists … Tied for second on the team with four goals, including one gamewinner … Registered a goal or an assist in six of the team’s last eight games … Had three points on a goal and an assist against Western Michigan (9/1), Pittsburgh (9/27) and Quinnipiac (10/27) … Had two assists against St. Francis (N.Y.) (10/15). 2005: Named to the All-NEC First Team … Started 15 of the 18 games he played in … Scored two goals and recorded five assists … Ranked second on the squad in assists 8
… Tied for fourth on the team with two goals … Had the game-winning goal in the NEC Semifinal win over Central Conn. State (11/11). 2004: Finished second on the team with six points … Scored two goals and had two assists … His first collegiate goal was the gamewinner in a 1-0 win against Canisius (9/26) … Started all 19 games as a freshman … Had a goal in 4-2 win @ Mount St. Mary’s (10/24) … Tallied assists against Central Conn. State (10/8) and Sacred Heart (11/7). Year GP 2004.......................... 19 2005.......................... 18 2006.......................... 18 Totals ................ 55
GS 19 15 18 52
G 2 2 4 8
A 2 5 8 15
Pts. 6 9 16 31
Robert Morris University
2007 RMU Returnees
12 Connor Curran-Hays F / 6-3 / 180 / Sr. • Camp Hill, Pa. / Camp Hill (Providence) Size gives him an advantage in the air … Scored the fourth fastest hat trick in NCAA men’s soccer history against Pittsburgh (9/27/06) … Major is management … Born Jan. 7, 1985. 2006: Scored the fourth-fastest hat trick in NCAA history, needing just 7:14 from the time of his first goal to score his third against Pittsburgh (9/27) … Finished the season third on the team with 10 points … Had four goals and two assists … Also had a goal in a 2-1 win over Western Michigan (9/1) …
Played in 18 games, starting three … It was his first full season at forward. 2005: Played in 16 games while getting the starting nod in two … Took fives shots … Moved from back to forward in midseason. Year GP 2005.......................... 16 2006.......................... 18 Totals ................ 34
GS 2 3 5
G 0 4 4
A 0 2 2
Pts. 0 10 10
13 Jacek Przednowek
F / 6-1 / 170 / Sr. • Brantford, Ontario / St. John’s College (Drexel) • NSCAA/adidas® North Atlantic All-Region Third Team Forward ranks seventh all-time at RMU in goals (23) and is 10th in points (53) … Talented senior is a two-time All-NEC Selection … Major is management . 2006: Named to the All-NEC Second Team … Led the team in scoring for the second straight season, scoring 22 points … Led the team with nine goals, including three game-winners … Was second on the team with four assists … Opened the year with a four-goal game against Manhattan (8/27) … Scored twice in a 2-1 win against Long Island … Picked up two assists in a 2-1 win against Western Michigan (9/1) … Scored a goal and an assist against Canisius (9/15) … Played in 19 games, earning the starting slot in 17 … Issued three yellow cards and one red card. 2005: Named to the All-NEC First Team … Finished 14th in the nation in goals per game at 0.7 … Was 24th in the nation averaging 1.55 points per game …
Registered a hat-trick against Monmouth (11/13) in NEC Championship game … Was named to the College Soccer News Team of the Week after being named the NEC Tournament Most Valuable Player … Led the team with 14 goals and 31 points … His 14 goals tied for fourth-most in a single season at RMU … 31 points is tied for the sixth-most in a single season … Added three assists … Scored in five of the team’s first six games … Had five game-winning scores … Tallied two goals and an assist against St. Vincent (9/21) … Also had two goals and an assist @ Canisius (9/25) … Had a goal and an assist against Fairleigh Dickinson (10/10) … Led the team with 53 shots. Year GP 2005.......................... 20 2006.......................... 19 Totals ................ 39
GS 20 17 37
G 14 9 23
A 3 4 7
Pts. 31 22 53
0 Matt Felice
G / 6-0 / 175 / Jr. • Mississauga, Ontario / Philip Pocock In just two seasons has rewritten the Colonial record books … During his career is third in saves (193) and save percentage (.791), and is fourth in matches played (36), goals against average (1.36) and wins (19) … Major is finance … Born Sept. 17, 1984. 2006: Was the starting goaltender in all 20 of the team’s games … His nine wins ranked sixth all-time, and his five shutouts are third most in team history … Finished the year 9-7-4 … Had a 1.38 goals against average … Finished with a .787 save percentage, making 107 saves … Made a career-best 10 saves in a 1-0 shutout of Missouri State (9/23) … Had nine saves in a Year GP 2005.......................... 16 2006.......................... 20 Totals ................ 36
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GS Min. GA 16 1488:54 22 20 1893:12 29 36 3382:06 51
scoreless tie against Fairleigh Dickinson (10/20) … Also had shutouts against Niagara (9/17), Saint Francis (Pa.) (10/1) and Central Conn. State (10/29). 2005: Ranked 14th in the nation in saves per game (5.38) … Took over the starting role during the conference schedule … Started 16 games, recording a 10-5-1 record … Total of 10 wins is the fourth-most in team history … Posted 86 saves while recording a .796 save percentage … Tallied three shutouts and a 1.33 goals against average … Had shutouts against Cleveland State (9/14) with five saves, Fairleigh Dickinson (10/10) with two saves and Quinnipiac (10/18) with nine saves. GAA 1.33 1.38 1.36
Svs. 86 107 193
SV% .796 .787 .791
W 10 9 19
L 5 7 12
T 1 4 5
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14 Brian Nikonow
M / 6-2 / 175 / Jr. • Johnstown, Pa. / Westmont Hilltop Solid size and improving skill gives Colonials a dangerous player off the bench … Major is media arts … Born August 5, 1986.
2002 state runner-up squad … Led team in assists three seasons … Won two state club championships with the Pittsburgh Strikers.
2006: Played in two games … Saw his first collegiate action against Manhattan (8/27) … Also played against Canisius (9/15). 2005: Did not see action. Pre-RMU: Named allconference and team MVP in his senior season … Member of
Year GP 2005.......................... 0 2006.......................... 2 Totals ................ 2
GS 0 0 0
G 0 0 0
A 0 0 0
Pts 0 0 0
22 John Morihlatko F / 5-7 / 160 / Jr. • Moon Township, Pa. / Moon
Stamina and speed provide an offensive spark off the bench … Major is marketing … Born Oct. 8, 1986.
state championship in 2002 … Won sectional titles in 2003 and 2004 … Named all-state, a WPIAL all-star and all-section.
2006: Played in 15 games, earning a starting nod three times … Took eight shots … Had a career-high three shots against Western Michigan (9/1) … Started against Niagara (9/17), Bradley (9/22) and Pittsburgh (9/27). 2005: Saw action in 15 games … Made all of his appearances off the bench … Registered one shot. Pre-RMU: Helped Moon to Pennsylvania
Year GP 2005.......................... 15 2006.......................... 15 Totals ................ 30
GS 0 3 3
G 0 0 0
A 0 0 0
Pts 0 0 0
Year GP 2005.......................... 0 2006.......................... 0 Totals ................ 0
GS 0 0 0
G 0 0 0
A 0 0 0
Pts 0 0 0
24 Tom Gannon B / 6-0 / 165 / Jr. • Maineville, Ohio / Moeller
Size and improving abilities may earn him more playing time in 2007 … Major is information sciences … Born Nov. 22, 1986. 2006: Did not see action. 2005: Did not see action. Pre-RMU: Guided Moeller to section championships from 2001 through 2004 … Selected for Olympic Development Program four times.
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2007 RMU Returnees
1 David Monteleone
G / 6-4 / 225 / So. • Cranberry Township, Pa. / Seneca Valley Size and athleticism give him an intimidating presence in net … Major is accounting … Born August 11, 1987.
All-WPIAL soccer player … Named Section II Player of the Year … MVP of the WPIAL All-Star game … Seneca Valley top male athlete in 2005-06 … Owns prep career totals of 534 saves and a 1.22 goals against average.
2006: Did not see action. Pre-RMU: Three sport letterwinner at Seneca Valley in soccer, basketball and baseball … Was an Year GP 2006.......................... 0
GS 0
Min. 0
GA 0
GAA 0
Svs. 0
SV% 0
W 0
L 0
T 0
5 Tyler Solis
M / 6-0 / 155 / So. • Hummelstown, Pa. / Lower Dauphin Skilled midfielder will benefit from a year of strength and conditioning … Major is sport management … Born March 30, 1988. 2006: Came off the bench to play in seven games … His only shot of the season came @ Pittsburgh (9/27). Pre-RMU: Foursport letterwinner took part in track, soccer, golf and basketball
… Named to the Olympic Development Program … Played on the Gautemala National Team … Tallied 42 points as a senior. Year GP 2006.......................... 7
GS 0
G 0
A 0
Pts 0
9 DJ Thomas
F / 5-10 / 155 / So. • Saxonburg, Pa. / Knoch Tough defender can lock up on opposing forwards … Solid player in the air … Major is environmental science … Born July 19, 1988. 2006: Started 14 games … Played in 18 of the team’s 20 contests … Was issued two yellow cards … His only shot of the season was against Canisius (9/15) … First collegiate start came against Niagara (9/17). Pre-RMU: Led Knoch to their first
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section championship with a 17-3 record as a senior … Named the team’s defensive most valuable player in 2005 … An allWPIAL selection as a junior and senior … Led Knights in scoring in 2003 and 2004. Year GP 2006.......................... 18
GS 14
G 0
A 0
Pts 0
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10 Kyle McIvor
M/F / 5-6 / 140 / So. • Diego Martin, Trinidad / Queen’s Royal College Quick feet and solid ball skills make him a dangerous midfielder … Tenacity and energy provide a spark off the bench … Major is sports management … Born Jan. 16, 1988. 2006: Started six games … Played in all but one of the team’s 20 games … Finished the year with four points … His only goal came against Manhattan (8/27) … Also had an assist against the Jaspers (8/27) … Registered a helper against Long Island (10/13) … Had nine shots … Issued two yellow cards.
Pre-RMU: Member of the Trinidad and Tobago National Under17 Team … That squad’s leading scorer in 2004 … Led Queen’s Royal to a 15-2-2 mark and the 2003 North Zone Intercol Championship … Awarded the North Zone Intercol Winner’s Medal in 2003. Year GP 2006.......................... 19
GS 6
G 1
A 2
Pts 4
20 Sean Riley
M / 5-9 / 150 / So. • Kalispell, Mont. / Flathead Strong on the ball and a tough all-around style in the midfield … Immediately emerged as a starter for RMU … Major is management … Born Oct. 23, 1987. 2006: Immediately took on a starting role, earning 19 starts … Played in all 20 games … Tied for third on the squad with three assists … Picked up his first assist against Canisius (9/15) … Also had helpers against Pittsburgh (9/27) and Mount St. Mary’s (10/6) … Finished the year with nine shots … Issued a yellow
Matt Felice
12
DJ Thomas
card against Quinnipiac (10/27). Pre-RMU: Two-sport letterwinner played soccer and basketball at Flathead … Was an all-state soccer player all four years … Named to the honorable mention squad as a freshman … Led team to a 13-1-1 record and the 2005 state championship. Year GP 2006.......................... 20
Eric MacDonald
GS 19
G 0
A 3
Pts 3
Kyle McIvor
Robert Morris University
2007 RMU Newcomers
00 Tom Dube
11 Neil Shaffer
G / 5-10 / 185 / Fr. New Kensington, Pa. / Greensburg Central Catholic
M / 5-10 / 165 / Fr. Aliquippa, Pa. / Beaver
Pre-RMU: Backstopped Greensburg Central Catholic to WPIAL titles in 2003 and 2004 … Team won section championships in 2003, 2004 and 2006 while going to the state semifinals in 2003 and 2006 … In 2006, had 13 shutouts and had an .860 save percentage.
3 Tyler Stanley MF / 5-10 / 155 / Jr. Kalispell, Mont. / Columbia Falls Pre-RMU: Played two seasons (2004-05) at Shippensburg University … Was the team’s leading scorer in 2005 with 12 points on five goals and two assists … Tallied two goals and three assists as a freshman in 2004 … Led Columbia Falls to Montana state titles in 2001 and 2003 … Named all-state, all-conference and team MVP in 2003.
8 Justin Turnley B/MF / 6-0 / 170 / Fr. Beaver, Pa. / Beaver Pre-RMU: Four-year all-section pick led Beaver to the WPIAL Championship game in 2006 … Was All-WPIAL and Player of the Year in his section as a senior … Named all-star game most valuable player as a senior … Tallied 23 goals and 11 assists as a senior.
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Pre-RMU: Part of championship teams in 2003 and 2005 … As a senior, was named to All-WPIAL and all-section teams … Was the most valuable player of the All-WPIAL game … Was a High School Heisman nominee and a top-100 YMCA Scholar Athlete.
15 Geren Gittens MF / 6-1 / 185 / Fr. Ajax, Ontario / Ajax Pre-RMU: Selected to the Canadian National Under-18 team pool … Trained at the Canadian National Training Center since 2005 … Two-time championship team member at the Robbie International Tournament … Helped Team Ontario to a semifinal appearance in the Canadian National All-Star Championships.
16 RJ Case M / 5-9 / 150 / Fr. Cranberry Township, Pa. / Seneca Valley Pre-RMU: Was named All-WPIAL, allsection and to the Butler Eagle All-Star team as a senior … Finished with a goal and five assists in his senior campaign … Helped guide Seneca Valley to the section championship as a junior … Tallied eight goals in his junior season … Three-year letterwinner … Member of the Seneca Valley High School high honor roll.
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18 Martin Ojea
21 Roland Grob
B / 6-0 / 170 / Fr. Narre Warren, North Victoria, Australia / Saint Francis Xavier College
MF / 5-10 / 170 / Sr. Bischofszell, Switzerland / FHS St. Gallen
Pre-RMU: Named the player of the year and player’s player for Doveton Soccer Club in 2005 … Played both rugby and soccer at Saint Francis Xavier … Most recently played for Doveton Soccer Club.
Pre-RMU: Played defensive midfield for FHS St. Gallen.
19 Tim Kovack F / 5-9 / 140 / Fr. Germantown, Md. / Seneca Valley Pre-RMU: Two-sport athlete also played lacrosse at Seneca Valley … Was named to the All-Gazette second-team … Honorable mention all-metro pick as well … All-Gazette first team pick in lacrosse and a lacrosse all-American.
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2006 Final Statistics ## Name 13 7 12 6 9 2 17 16 20 3 19 21 22 11 15 18 10 8 5 23 14 4 0
GP-GS
G
A
Pts.
Sh
PRZEDNOWEK, Jacek ........................ 19-17 ZABINSKI, Ryan ...................................... 18-18 CURRAN-HAYS, Connor ................... 18-3 CHIN, Dwayne ......................................... 20-16 PARADISE, Matt ..................................... 19-17 PELLETIER, Jason .................................. 18-16 McIVOR, Kyle ............................................ 19-6 KLABNIK, Mark ....................................... 20-20 RILEY, Sean ................................................ 20-19 BROWN, Allan . ........................................ 20-20 MacDONALD, Eric . ............................... 17-9 ZEIGLER, Bryn . ........................................ 3-0 MORIHLATKO, John ............................ 15-3 TERLECKI, Stan ....................................... 8-3 NESE, Steve ............................................... 13-1 SKOVIRA, Chris ....................................... 14-4 SAMAROO, Randy ................................ 17-14 THOMAS, DJ ............................................. 18-14 SOLIS, Tyler ................................................ 7-0 BEGANY, Ryan ......................................... 1-0 NIKONOW, Brian .................................... 2-0 BITTNER, Eric ............................................ 3-0 FELICE, Matt . ............................................ 20-21 Total ............................................... 20 Opponents . ................................... 20
9 4 4 3 3 1 1 1 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 28 29
4 8 2 3 1 3 2 1 3 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 29 24
22 16 10 9 7 5 4 3 3 2 2 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 85 82
56 30 15 25 29 21 9 11 9 11 4 0 8 5 4 2 2 1 1 0 0 0 0 243 325
## Name
GP-GS
Minutes
0 FELICE, Matt ......................... 20-20 Total ............................... 20 Opponents . ................... 20
1893:12 1893:12 1893:12
|- GOAL AVG -| GA Avg 29 29 28
1.38 1.38 1.33
Shot% YC-RC .161 .133 .267 .120 .103 .048 .111 .091 .000 .091 .250 .000 .000 .000 .000 .000 .000 .000 .000 .000 .000 .000 .000 .115 .089
|--- SAVES ---| Saves Pct 107 115 82
.787 .799 .745
GW
PK-ATT
3 1 1 1 1 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 9 7
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 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 1-1
3-1 2-1 3-0 3-0 3-0 7-0 2-0 0-0 1-0 4-0 1-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 1-1 1-0 0-0 2-0 0-0 0-0 0-0 1-0 1-0 35-3 30-2
|------ RECORD ------| W L T Sho 9 9 7
7 7 9
4 4 4
5.0 5 7
Team saves: 8
Game-by-Game Results
TEAM STATISTICS RMU SHOT STATISTICS Goals-Shot attempts . ....................... 28-243 Goals scored average ....................... 1.33 Shot pct. ................................................... .115 Shots/Game ........................................... 12.1 Assists . ....................................................... 29 CORNER KICKS ............................................. 97 PENALTY KICKS ............................................ 0-0 OFFSIDES . ....................................................... 64 PENALTIES Fouls . .......................................................... 313 Yellow cards ........................................... 35 Red cards ................................................. 3 ATTENDANCE Total . ........................................................... 1505 Dates/Avg. Per Date ......................... 9/167 Neutral Site #/Avg. ............................. 1/75 GOALS BY PERIOD
DATE
OPPONENT
8/25 8/27 9/1 9/3 9/8 9/15 9/17 9/22 9/23 9/27 10/1 10/6 10/8 10/13 10/15 10/20 10/22 10/27 10/29 11/3
@ Cleveland State ............................ MANHATTAN ....................................... WESTERN MICHIGAN ..................... @ Duquesne ........................................ @ #10 Akron ........................................ CANISIUS ............................................... NIAGARA . .............................................. @ Bradley # ........................................... vs. Missouri State # .......................... @ Pittsburgh ........................................ SAINT FRANCIS (Pa.) * .................... @ Mount St. Mary’s * ...................... @ Monmouth * .................................. LONG ISLAND * . ................................ ST. FRANCIS (N.Y.) * .......................... @ Fairleigh Dickinson * ................. @ Sacred Heart * ............................... QUINNIPIAC * . .................................... CENTRAL CONN. STATE * ............. @ #16 Monmouth ! .........................
W/L/T L W W L L T W L W W T T L W W T L W W L
SCORE
SAVES
0-4 6-1 2-1 0-1 0-1 OT 3-3 2 OT 1-0 OT 0-3 1-0 4-1 0-0 2 OT 2-2 2 OT 1-3 2-1 2-1 0-0 2 OT 1-3 2-1 1-0 0-3
GOAL SCORERS — Przednowek (4), Paradis, McIvor Curran-Hays, Zabinski — — Chin, Przednowek (2) Paradise — Chin Zabinski, Curran-Hays (3) — Paradise, Przednowek MacDonald Przednowek (2) Chin, Przednowek — Zabinski Zabinski, Klabnik Brown —
# Bradley Tournament, Peoria, Ill. | * denotes Northeast Conference game | ! Northeast Conference Playoffs
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Jacek Przednowek
13 13
1 1
254 30 2 3835 10/384
0 0
28 29
1st 2nd OT OT2 Total
Robert Morris............................ 108 122 7 Opponents . .............................. 160 143 11 SAVES BY PERIOD
29-325 1.38 .089 16.2 24 126 1-1 42
1st 2nd OT OT2 Total
Robert Morris . ......................... 14 Opponents . .............................. 15 SHOTS BY PERIOD
OPP
6 11
243 325
1st 2nd OT OT2 Total
Robert Morris . ......................... 58 Opponents . .............................. 34
48 43
4 3
5 2
115 82
CORNER KICKS BY PERIOD 1st 2nd OT OT2 Total
Robert Morris............................ 31 Opponents................................. 62 FOULS BY PERIOD
62 59
3 3
97 126
1st 2nd OT OT2 Total
Robert Morris............................ 149 154 Opponents . .............................. 119 124 OFFSIDES BY PERIOD
1 2 6 5
4 6
313 254
1st 2nd OT OT2 Total
Robert Morris............................ 32 Opponents . .............................. 24
28 17
3 1
1 0
64 42 15
2006 Northeast Conference Statistics Final Standings School
Matt Felice
NEC
Pts
Overall
Pct.
Home
Away Neutral
1. Monmouth *.............................. 7-0-2
23
14-4-3
.738
7-0-2
7-3-1
0-1-0
2. Fairleigh Dickinson *............. 6-1-2
20
9-5-4
.611
6-1-2
2-3-2
1-1-0
Saint Francis (Pa.) *................. 6-1-2
20
10-7-3
.575
4-2-0
3-5-2
3-0-1
4. Robert Morris *................ 4-2-3
15
9-7-4
.550
7-0-2 1-7-2
1-0-0
5. Mount St. Mary’s .................... 2-4-3
9
4-9-4
.353
3-3-1
1-6-3
0-0-0
Sacred Heart ............................. 3-6-0
9
7-10-1
.417
4-2-0
2-8-1
1-0-0
7. Long Island . .............................. 2-5-2
8
4-11-2
.294
3-2-2
0-7-0
1-2-0
St. Francis (N.Y.) ....................... 2-5-2
8
2-13-2
.176
1-4-2
1-8-0
0-1-0
9. Central Conn. State .............. 2-6-1
7
6-8-2
.438
4-3-0
2-4-2
0-1-0
10. Quinnipiac ................................. 1-5-3
6
1-12-4
.176
1-6-1
0-6-3
0-0-0
* Clinched NEC Tournament Berth
Points 1. Steven Holloway ................. 2. Jacek Przednowek ....... Tom Gray .................................. 4. Alex Harrison ......................... 5. Samson Malijani .................. 6. Yan Klukowski ....................... 7. Ryan Zabinski ............... 8. Alejandro Bedoya ............... 9. Jesper Frediriksson ............. Jason Tessitore ......................
School Monmouth Robert Morris Monmouth Central Conn. State Fairleigh Dickinson Central Conn. State Robert Morris Fairleigh Dickinson Sacred Heart Sacred Heart
Goals 1. Steven Holloway ................. 2. Alex Harrison ......................... Jacek Przednowek ....... 4. Samson Malijani .................. 5. Jesper Fredriksson .............. 6. Alejandro Bedoya ............... Michael Marten .................... John Baptist Joseph .......... Jason Tessitore ...................... Aaron Clapham .................... Scott Thompson .................. Damon Wilson ......................
School Monmouth Central Conn. State Robert Morris Fairleigh Dickinson Sacred Heart Fairleigh Dickinson Long Island St. Francis (N.Y.) Sacred Heart Saint Francis (Pa.) Saint Francis (Pa.) Monmouth
Assists 1. Tom Gary . ................................ 2. Yan Klukowski ....................... 3. Ryan Zabinski ............... 4. Francis Mavula ...................... Alejandro Bedoya ............... Jarron Brooks .........................
School Monmouth Central Conn. State Robert Morris Quinnipiac Fairleigh Dickinson Saint Francis (Pa.)
16
A Pts. 4 40 4 22 14 22 3 21 4 18 11 17 8 16 5 15 2 14 4 14
PPG 2.00 1.16 1.05 1.31 1.00 1.13 0.89 0.88 0.78 0.78
Saves 1. Matt Felice ..................... 2. Chris Antonino ..................... 3. Mark Murphy ......................... 4. Paul Fleck ................................. 5. Daniel Schenkel ................... 6. Matthew Jones . ................... 7. Paul Armstrong .................... 8. Brad Williams ......................... 9. Alex Fatovic ............................ 10. Jeremy Wimer .......................
School Robert Morris St. Francis (N.Y.) Mount St. Mary’s Quinnipiac Monmouth Sacred Heart Central Conn. State Saint Francis (Pa.) Long Island Long Island
GP 20 16 19 18 18 17 17 17 18 19 20 21
G 18 9 9 7 6 5 5 5 5 5 5 5
GPG 0.90 0.56 0.47 0.39 0.33 0.29 0.29 0.29 0.28 0.26 0.25 0.24
Shutouts 1. Daniel Schenkel ................... 2. Brad Williams ......................... 3. Elvir Prasovic .......................... 4. Matt Felice ..................... 5. Mark Murphy ......................... 6. Chris Antonino ..................... Tomer Chencinski ............... Matthew Jones . ................... 9. Paul Armstrong .................... 10. Alex Fatovic ............................ Paul Fleck ................................. Jeremy Wimer ....................... Justin Janicek ........................
School Monmouth Saint Francis (Pa.) Fairleigh Dickinson Robert Morris Mount St. Mary’s St. Francis (N.Y.) Fairleigh Dickinson Sacred Heart Central Conn. State Long Island Quinnipiac Long Island Saint Francis (Pa.)
GP 21 15 18 17 17 20
No. 14 11 8 5 5 5
APG 0.67 0.73 0.44 0.29 0.29 0.25
GP 20 19 21 16 18 15 18 17 18 18
G 18 9 4 9 7 3 4 5 6 5
GP 20 16 16 16 21 18 14 17 12 7
No. 107 92 83 77 76 69 57 55 50 36 GP 21 17 11 20 16 16 9 18 14 12 16 7 4
SPG 5.35 5.75 5.19 4.81 3.62 3.83 4.07 3.24 4.17 5.14 No. 11 7 6 5 4 3 3 3 2 1 1 1 1
Robert Morris University
2006 Award Winners Player of the Year • Steven Holloway, Monmouth Defensive Player of the Year • Hugh MacDonald, Monmouth Rookie of the Year • Samson Malijani, Fairleigh Dickinson Coach of the Year • Rob McCourt, Monmouth
2006 All-NEC First Team Name
School
Tom Gray ............................. Alex Harrison . ................... Steven Holloway ............ Frank Alesci ........................ Alejandro Bedoya .......... Yan Klukowski .................. Ryan Zabinski ............ Hugh MacDonald .......... Donny Mayard ................. David Tyrie .......................... Daniel Schenkel ..............
Monmouth Central Conn. State Monmouth Long Island Fairleigh Dickinson Central Conn. State Robert Morris Monmouth Fairleigh Dickinson Central Conn. State Monmouth
Pos.
Ht.
Yr.
Hometown / High School
F F F MF MF MF MF D D D GK
5-8 5-10 6-0 5-11 5-10 5-11 5-9 6-4 6-2 6-1 6-3
Jr. Sr. Sr. Fr. So. So. Jr. Sr. Sr. So. Jr.
Middletown, N.J./Middletown South Eastbourne, England/Willingdon Hamilton, New Zealand/Hamilton Boys High Ridgewood, N.Y./La Salle Academy Weston, Fla./St. Thomas Aquinas Wiltshire, England/Sheldon New Cumberland, Pa./Cedar Cliff Kearny, N.J./Kearny Laval, Canada/Leblanc Norwich-Norfolk, England/City Of Norwich Campo Verde, Brazil/Virginia Intermont
Pos.
Ht.
Yr.
Hometown / High School
F F F MF MF MF MF D D D GK
5-8 6-1 5-10 5-9 5-11 5-9 5-10 5-9 5-11 6-2 6-1
Fr. Jr. Sr. So. So. Jr. Sr. Jr. Sr. Fr. Sr.
Lusaka, Zambia/Kafue Brantford, Ontario/St. John’s College (Drexel) Durham, England/Lanchester Saint Bedes Helensburgh, Scotland/St. Patrick’s Christchurch, New Zealand/Aranui Middletown, Pa./Middletown (Rutgers) Kingston, Pa./Wyoming Valley West Mitchellville, Md./Archbishop Carroll Newmarket, Ontario/Sacred Heart Wantagh, N.Y./Holy Cross Chesapeake Beach, Md./DeMatha Catholic
2006 All-NEC Second Team Name
School
Samson Malijani............... Jacek Przednowek..... Scott Thompson............... Vinnie Berry......................... Aaron Clapham................. Jason Pelletier............ Jonathan Schmid............. Jarron Brooks...................... Allan Brown................ Anthony Matos................. Mark Murphy......................
Fairleigh Dickinson Robert Morris Saint Francis (Pa.) Mount St. Mary’s Saint Francis (Pa.) Robert Morris Monmouth Saint Francis (Pa.) Robert Morris St. Francis (N.Y.) Mount St. Mary’s
Dwayne Chin
2006 NEC Championships Hosted by Monmouth West Long Branch, N.J. November 3 & 5 Semifinals #1 Monmouth 3 #4 Robert Morris 0 #3 Saint Francis (Pa.) 1 #2 Fairleigh Dickinson 0 OT
Championship #1 Monmouth 1 #3 Saint Francis (Pa.) 0
2006 NEC Players of the Week Aug. 28 Sep. 5 Sep. 11 Sep. 18 Sep. 25 Oct. 2 Oct. 9 Oct. 16 Oct. 23 Oct. 30
Jacek Przednowek Ben Howe Steven Holloway Jesper Fredriksson Brad Williams Connor Curran-Hays Steven Holloway Alejandro Bedoya Tom Gray Ryan Zabinski
Robert Morris Central Conn. State Monmouth Sacred Heart Saint Francis (Pa.) Robert Morris Monmouth Fairleigh Dickinson Monmouth Robert Morris
2006 NEC Rookies of the Week
Connor Curran-Hays 2007 Colonial Men’s Soccer
Aug. 28 Sep. 5 Sep. 11 Sep. 18 Sep. 25 Oct. 2 Oct. 9 Oct. 16 Oct. 23 Oct. 30
Kyle McIvor Jorge Blacido Ryan Williams Jesper Fredriksson Brent Brockman Samson Malijani Samson Malijani Jorge Blacido Samson Malijani Neill Ouska
Robert Morris Fairleigh Dickinson Long Island Sacred Heart Saint Francis (Pa.) Fairleigh Dickinson Fairleigh Dickinson Fairleigh Dickinson Fairleigh Dickinson Mount St. Mary’s
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When We Last Met
RMU vs. All Opponents Akron........................................................... 1-8-0 Alderson-Broaddus............................. 0-1-0 American.................................................. 1-2-0 Bethany...................................................... 0-1-0 Binghamton............................... 0-1-0 Bradley........................................................ 0-1-0 Bucknell..................................................... 1-4-0 Buffalo......................................................... 1-0-2 California................................................... 3-0-0 Canisius...................................... 6-1-2 Central Conn. State.................. 5-3-2 Cleveland State..................................... 4-7-0 Coastal Carolina.................................... 0-1-0 Colgate....................................................... 0-0-1 Drexel.......................................................... 1-0-1 Duke............................................................ 0-2-0 Duquesne................................... 2-8-2 Fairleigh Dickinson.................. 8-9-2 Gannon...................................................... 0-1-0 Geneva....................................................... 1-0-0 George Washington........................... 1-2-0 Hartwick.................................................... 0-1-0 Illinois-Chicago..................................... 0-0-1 Indiana (Pa.)............................................. 1-0-0 James Madison..................................... 2-3-0 Kentucky................................................... 1-1-0 Lafayette.................................................... 1-1-0 LaRoche..................................................... 2-0-0 Lehigh......................................................... 1-0-0 Long Island................................ 10-11-0 Loyola.......................................................... 0-2-0 Loyola-Chicago..................................... 0-1-0 Manhattan............................................... 1-0-0 Marist........................................................... 6-0-1 Marshall..................................................... 4-3-1 Maryland................................................... 0-2-0 Miami (Ohio)........................................... 2-0-0 Michigan................................................... 0-1-0 Michigan State...................................... 0-1-0 Missouri State......................................... 1-0-0 Monmouth................................. 14-7-1 Mount St. Mary’s....................... 13-4-2 Navy............................................................. 0-1-0 Niagara....................................... 6-1-0 North Carolina State.......................... 0-1-0 Old Dominion........................................ 0-3-0 Oneonta.................................................... 1-0-0
(2007 Opponents) Team
Result Score
Date
Duquesne ......................... L
0-1
Sept. 3, 2006
Canisius .............................. T
3-3 2 OT
Sept. 15, 2006
Pittsburgh ......................... W
4-1
Sept. 27, 2006
Binghampton ................. L
0-1
Sept. 12, 2003
Wright State .................... L
1-3
Sept. 11, 1999
Furman ............................... INAUGURAL MEETING Wofford .............................. INAUGURAL MEETING
Eric MacDonald
Penn State................................................ 0-3-0 Pittsburgh.................................. 6-8-2 Point Park.................................................. 1-0-0 Quinnipiac................................. 5-1-3 Radford....................................................... 3-2-0 Rider............................................................. 5-0-0 Sacred Heart.............................. 6-1-0 Saint Vincent........................................... 1-1-0 St. Francis (N.Y.)......................... 9-9-0 Saint Francis (Pa.)...................... 10-5-2 Slippery Rock.......................................... 0-0-1 Temple........................................................ 0-1-0 Towson....................................................... 0-1-0 UMBC.......................................................... 1-4-0 Villanova.................................................... 0-1-0 Virginia........................................................ 0-1-0 Virginia Commonwealth................. 1-0-0 Virginia Tech............................................ 0-1-1 Wake Forest............................................. 1-0-0 West Va. Wesleyan.................... 0-1-0 West Virginia........................................... 5-10-0 Western Michigan............................... 1-0-0 Wheeling................................................... 0-1-0 William and Mary................................. 0-2-0 Wright State............................... 0-1-0
West Va. Wesleyan ....... L
0-2
1990
Niagara ............................... W
1-0 OT
Sept. 17, 2006
Long Island ...................... W
2-1
Oct. 13, 2006
St. Francis (N.Y.) . ............ W
2-1
Oct. 15, 2006
Sacred Heart ................... L
1-3
Oct. 22, 2006
Fairleigh Dickinson ..... T
0-0 2 OT
Oct. 20, 2006
Quinnipiac ....................... W
2-1
Oct. 27, 2006
Central Conn. State . ... W
1-0
Oct. 29, 2006
Saint Francis (Pa.) . ........ T
0-0 2 OT
Oct. 1, 2006
Monmouth ...................... L
0-3
Nov. 3, 2006
Mount St. Mary’s . ......... T
2-1 2 OT
Oct. 6, 2006
Note: Results are from 1992 to present Teams in bold are 2007 opponents
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Robert Morris University
School Records Single-Season
Goals
No.
1. Tony Bunbury......................... 2. Troy Fabiano........................... 3. Musa Shannon...................... 4. Jacek Przednowek........ Tony Bubury............................ 5. Said Ali........................................ 6. Musa Shannon...................... Jamie Dodds........................... 8. Marco Patitucci..................... Said Ali........................................ 10. Jason DeFranco.................... Brian Davis . ............................ Musa Shannon...................... Assists
No.
1. Shelly Noel............................... 2. Tony Bunbury......................... 3. Andy Masson......................... Rhian Dodds........................... 5. Chris Hultquist....................... 6. Steve Bell.................................. 7. Che Pitt...................................... 8. Ryan Zabinski............... 9. Seven tied with..................... Points
23 19 16 14 14 13 12 12 11 11 10 10 10
14 12 11 11 10 9 8 8 7
No.
1. Tony Bunbury......................... 2. Troy Fabiano........................... 3. Musa Shannon...................... 4. Tony Bunbury......................... 5. Musa Shannon...................... 6. Jacek Przednowek........ Jamie Dodds........................... 7. Said Ali........................................ Musa Shannon...................... 9. Marco Patitucci..................... 10. Said Ali........................................
58 43 37 35 34 31 31 30 30 29 25
Year
1986 1993 1996 2005 1987 2003 1995 2001 1994 2002 1999 1995 1994 Year
1987 1986 1993 2002 1995 1995 1990 2006
Year
1986 1993 1996 1987 1995 2005 2001 2003 1995 1994 2002
Note: Active players bold
Marco Pattitucci
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Musa Shannon
Andy Masson
Goalkeeping Wins
No.
1. Jason Keller.......................... 2. Fab Moscatiello................. 3. Doug Petras........................ 4. Matt Felice.................. Doug Petras........................ 6. Matt Felice.................. Jason Keller.......................... Matt Henson....................... Mike Ozdinec..................... Goals Allowed *
Saves
Year
15 14 12 10 10 9 9 9 9
1994 1995 1993 2005 1992 2006 1996 2001 2002
No.
Year
1. Matt Henson....................... 2. Jason Keller.......................... 3. Pat Wisnom......................... Vasil Chapla......................... 5. Doug Petras........................
11 13 14 14 17
2000 1996 1996 1990 1991
No.
Year
1. Doug Petras........................ 2. Mike Kunzweiller.............. 3. Doug Petras........................ 4. Jason Keller.......................... 5. Matt Henson....................... Save %
Jason DeFranco
Steve Bell
134 129 126 121 119
No.
1. Doug Petras........................ 2. Doug Petras........................ 3. Jason Keller.......................... 4. Doug Petras........................ 5. Keith Paylo...........................
.865 .856 .827 .822 .818
1990 1984 1991 1994 1998
Matt Henson
Shutouts
No.
1. Doug Petras........................ Tomer Chencinski............ 3. Matt Felice.................. Jason Keller.......................... Fab Moscatiello................. 5. Jason Keller.......................... Doug Petras . .....................
6 6 5 5 5 4 4
Year
1993 2004 2006 1996 1995 1994 1992
Year
Goals Against Avg. *
Avg.
Year
1991 1993 1996 1990 1987
1. Doug Petras........................ 2. Jason Keller.......................... 3. Matt Henson....................... 4. Doug Petras........................ 5. Mike Ozdinec.....................
0.90 0.94 1.14 1.18 1.26
1993 1996 2000 1991 2002
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Team Single-Season
Wins No.
Year
15 ................... 1994 14 ................... 1993 14 ................... 1995 12 ................... 1996 11 ...... 2005, 1992 Home Wins No.
Year
9 ................... 1994 8 ................... 1995 8 ................... 1993 7 ...... 2006, 1996
Points No.
Year
1 67 ................... 1993 165 ................... 1995 145 ................... 1986 131 ................... 1994 123 ................... 1990 Goals No.
Year
57 ................... 1993 56 ................... 1994 49 ................... 1994 49 ................... 1986 45 ................... 1990 Assists No.
Year
53 ................... 1995 53 ................... 1993 47 ................... 1986 36 ................... 2002 34 ................... 2001
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Goalkeeping Shutouts No.
Year
8 ................... 1993 6 ...... 1995, 2004 5 ..... 1990, 1991, 1992 5 ...... 1994, 2006 4 ................... 2000 Goals Allowed No.
Year
21 ................... 1993 24 ................... 1995 26 ................... 1991 27 ................... 1996 28 ...... 2001, 2004 Saves No.
Year
1 66 ................... 1991 160 ................... 1990 149 ................... 1986 125 ................... 1998 125 ................... 1997 Save Pct. Pct.
Year
. 848 .................... 1993 .843 .................... 1991 .807 .................... 1996 .799 .................... 2006 .795 .................... 1994 Goals Against Avg. No.
Year
0 .90 .................... 1993 1.26 .................... 1991 1.29 .................... 1995 1.29 .................... 1996 1.34 .................... 1994
Career Records Individual Matches
Goalkeeping No.
1. Chris Hultquist....................... 2. Brian Davis............................... 3. Clint Wisniewski.................... 4. Bob Hart.................................... Andy Masson......................... Todd Schulenberger.......... 7. Musa Shannon...................... 8. Mark Klabnik........................... 9. Troy Fabiano........................... 10. Carlo Cinconte...................... Mike DelGreco....................... Goals
No.
1. Musa Shannon...................... 2. Tony Bunbury......................... 3. Troy Fabiano........................... 4. Jason DeFranco.................... 5. Jamie Dodds........................... 6. Said Ali........................................ 7. Jacek Przednowek........ Brian Davis............................... 9. Chris Hultquist....................... Marco Patitucci..................... Assists
84 83 82 81 81 81 79 77 76 74 74
44 40 39 30 25 24 23 23 22 22
No.
1. Chris Hultquist....................... Andy Masson......................... 3. Jamie Dodds........................... 4. Musa Shannon...................... Che Pitt...................................... 6. Troy Fabiano........................... John Roach.............................. Rhian Dodds........................... 9. Ryan Zabinski............... 10. Steve Bell..................................
21 21 20 18 18 17 17 17 15 13
Years
Matches
1992-95 1993-96 1993-96 1991-94 1990-94 1990-94 1993-96 2003-06 1990-93 1999-02 2001-04
1. Doug Petras............................ 2. Matt Henson........................... 3. Tomer Chencinski................ 4. Matt Felice..................... Jason Keller.............................. Goals Allowed
No.
1. Musa Shannon...................... 2. Tony Bunbury......................... 3. Troy Fabiano........................... 4. Jamie Dodds........................... Jason DeFranco.................... 6. Chris Hultquist....................... 7. Brian Davis............................... 8. Marco Patitucci..................... 9. Said Ali........................................ 10. Jacek Przednowek . .....
106 104 95 70 70 65 58 56 55 53
69 68 37 36 36
No.
1. Fab Moscatiello..................... 2. Vasil Chapla............................. 3. Jason Keller.............................. 4. Pat Wisnom............................. 5. Tomer Chencinski................
23 29 46 49 50
Years
1990-93 1998-01 2003-04 20051994, 1996 Years
1995 1990-94 1994, 1996 1994-97 2003-04
Years
1993-96 1986-89 1990-93 1998-01 2001-04 2002-04 20051993-96 1992-95 1991-94 Years
1992-95 1990-94 2001-04 1993-96 1990-93 1990-93 1992-95 1998-02 20041994-96
Saves
Years
1993-96 1086-89 1990-93 2001-04 1998-01 1992-95 1993-96 1991-94 2002-03 2005-
No.
1. Doug Petras............................ 470 2. Matt Henson........................... 375 3. Matt Felice..................... 193 4. Jason Keller.............................. 183 5. Tomer Chencinski................ 180 Save Pct.
Pct.
Years
1990-93 1998-01 20051994, 1996 2003-04 Years
1. Doug Petras............................ .832 2. Jason Keller.............................. .799 3. Matt Felice..................... .791 4. Tomer Chencinski................ .783 5. Fab Moscatiello..................... .775
1990-93 1994, 1996 20052003-04 1995
Goals Against Avg.
Years
Avg.
1. Jason Keller.............................. 1.21 2. Fab Moscatiello..................... 1.32 3. Tomer Chencinski................ 1.34 4. Matt Felice..................... 1.36 5. Doug Petras............................ 1.37
1994, 1996 1995 2003-04 20051990-93
* Minimum 1000 minutes
Shutouts Points
No.
No.
Years
1. Doug Petras............................ 16 2. Jason Keller.............................. 9 Matt Henson........................... 9 4. Matt Felice..................... 8 Tomer Chencinski................ 8
1990-93 1994, 1996 1998-01 20052003-04
Wins
Years
No.
1. Doug Petras............................ 2. Jason Keller.............................. 3. Matt Henson........................... 4. Matt Felice.....................
34 24 23 19
1990-93 1994, 1996 1998-01 2005-
Robert Morris University
Soccer in the RMU Hall of Fame Tony Bunbury (1985-89) Induction Year: 1996 Tony Bunbury was the first men’s soccer player inducted into the RMU Athletic Hall of Fame on Sept. 14, 1996. A native of Montreal, Canada, Bunbury owns the RMU singleseason records for goals (23) and points (58), both of which came during the 1986 season. His 14 goals and 35 points the following year rank fourth in the singleseason record book. In the career record book, Bunbury ranks second in goals (40) and points (104). While at Robert Morris University he was also a member of the track and field team.
John Kowalski (1989-96) Induction Year: 2000 John Kowalski served as the head coach of the RMU men’s soccer team from 1989-96 and was inducted into the Hall of Fame on Oct. 21, 2000. He compiled an overall record of 88-66-9 (.567), leading the Colonials to the NCAA Tournament in 1993. He also served as head coach when the Colonials won a schoolrecord 15 games (under acting coach Peter Smith) and made the NCAA Tournament in 1994. Kowalski was named NEC Coach of the Year in 1992 and 1995, and his ’95 team was ranked as high as 16th nationally. He also worked as the head coach of the Pittsburgh Spirit of the Major Indoor Soccer
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League, the Tampa Bay Mutiny of the MLS and the Pittsburgh Riverhounds of the A-League. He is now head coach of the Colonial women’s soccer team, a program that began in 1994.
Doug Petras (1990-93) Induction Year: 2000 Petras, a native of North Huntingdon, Pa., and a graduate of Norwin High School, was inducted into the Hall of Fame along with Kowalski after compiling a 49-28-5 record and a 1.37 goals against average as RMU’s goalkeeper from 1990-93. An All-NEC selection in 1993, he guided the Colonials to the NCAA Tournament with a 12-6-1 record and a 0.90 goals against average. Petras played professionally with the Tampa Bay Mutiny of the MLS and the Pittsburgh Riverhounds of the A-League and owns the RMU single-season records for saves (134 in 1990), save percentage (.865 in 1991), shutouts (six in 1993) and goals against average (0.90 in 1993).
Troy Fabiano (1990-93) Induction Year: 2001 Fabiano, a native of Kenosha, Wis., and a graduate of Bradford High School, was inducted into the Hall of Fame on Nov. 3, 2001. He ranks third in the Colonial record book for career goals (39) and points (95). In 1993, he was named the
NEC Player of the Year, leading RMU to its first NCAA Tournament with a conferencebest 19 goals and 43 points. Both those totals currently rank second in the singleseason record book. Fabiano led RMU in scoring in both 1992 and 1993 and was named to the All-NEC Second Team in 1991 and First Team in 1992. Fabiano currently is in his sixth season as head coach of the women’s soccer team at the University of Wisconsin-Parkside in his hometown of Kenosha.
Musa Shannon (1993-96) Induction Year: 2002 Shannon, a native of Liberia, was an All-NEC selection in 1995 and 1996 and was part of the only two men’s soccer NCAA Tournament appearances (1993-94) in RMU history. He was inducted into the Hall of Fame on Sept. 8, 2002. Shannon’s career totals of 44 goals and 106 points are both school records, and he also ranks tied for third on RMU’s career record list in assists with 18. His 16 goals and 37 points from the 1996 campaign currently rank third in the single-season record book. Shannon played professionally for the Colorado Rapids of Major League Soccer and also played for the Tampa Bay Mutiny of the MLS in 1998-99.
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About Robert Morris University
Robert Morris University, founded in 1921, is one of the leading universities in the Pittsburgh region and among the largest private institutions of higher learning in Pennsylvania. More than 5,000 undergraduate and graduate students from 37 states and 14 countries are enrolled at RMU. The 230-acre campus in Moon Township, located 15 minutes from Pittsburgh International Airport and 17 miles from downtown Pittsburgh, is home to more than 1,300 resident students. The Center for Adult and Continuing Education is located in the heart of the “Golden Triangle,” the city’s metropolitan center and the nation’s seventh largest concentration of Fortune 500 corporate headquarters. The 32-acre Island Sports Center on Neville Island provides state-of-the-art athletic facilities for the University and the community. Robert Morris University built its reputation by offering strong academic programs in traditional business fields such as accounting, finance, marketing and management. To prepare students for success in a changing and competitive workforce, the University has created programs in communications, information systems, engineering, mathematics, science, education, social sciences and nursing in the past decade. Students also have the opportunity to gain a global perspective by studying abroad. RMU offers 30 bachelor’s degree programs: the Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in applied mathematics, communication, English, environmental science, media arts, and social science; the Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.) in media arts; the Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in actuarial science, applied mathematics, applied psychology, business education, competitive intelligence systems, 22
computer information systems, elementary education, engineering (industrial, mechanical and software), environmental science, health services administration, information sciences, manufacturing engineering, nuclear medicine technology, nursing, organizational
studies, professional communications and information systems, and social science; and the Bachelor of Science in Business Administration (B.S.B.A.) in accounting, economics, finance, hospitality and tourism management,
management, marketing, and sport management. The University’s 19 graduate degree programs include: the Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.); the Master of Science (M.S.) in business education, communications and information systems, competitive intelligence systems, engineering management, human resource management, information security and assurance, information systems management, information technology project management, instructional leadership, Internet information systems, nonprofit management, nursing, organizational studies and taxation; the Doctor of Science (D.Sc.) in information systems and communications; the Doctor of Nursing Practice (D.N.P.); and the Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in engineering and in instructional management and leadership. In addition, teacher certification preparation programs are offered for elementary and secondary teachers as well as information technology specialists. RMU is a teaching-centered institution, featuring small classes taught by faculty members, not teaching assistants. The University employs 166 full-time and 198 part-time faculty members, and 82 percent hold terminal degrees. The student-faculty ratio is 16:1, and the average class size is 24. Learning resources include a library containing more than 137,000 bound volumes, more than 80 reference databases and nearly 600 journal subscriptions. Nearly 90 clubs and organizations help students to develop leadership skills, network professionally and meet friends. Student organizations include varsity, club and intramural sports, sororities, fraternities and student government. The 23 varsity athletic programs are affiliated with NCAA Division I. For more information, visit www.rmu.edu. Robert Morris University
Gregory G. Dell’Omo, Ph.D.
Craig Coleman, M.D.
President of Robert Morris University
Director of Athletics
Gregory G. Dell’Omo, Ph.D., president of Robert Morris University, presides over one of Pennsylvania’s most innovative independent institutions of higher learning. He began his tenure as president on Aug. 1, 2005. “I have followed the success of Robert Morris University from afar, but now I look forward to leading this excellent university,” said Dell’Omo upon his appointment by the Board of Trustees. “Robert Morris has a strong foundation and rich heritage. Now, it is my job to lead in a way that builds upon this history. I am thrilled to have this opportunity.” “Dr. Dell’Omo is the right person to continue the growth and academic excellence Robert Morris University has experienced during the last 16 years,” said Joseph W. Nocito, chairman of RMU’s Board of Trustees. “He is a proven leader in academia. His background in fund raising, academics and university image building will be used to further strengthen Robert Morris University.” Dell’Omo came to RMU after 14 years at Saint Joseph’s University in Philadelphia, where he most recently served as vice president for external affairs from 2002 to 2005. In that capacity, he was responsible for government and community relations, university communications and the development of joint academic programs in China. Under his leadership, Saint Joseph’s was awarded $22 million in federal and state appropriations and contracts and greatly expanded its affiliate programs in China. Additionally, Dell’Omo was instrumental in directing Saint Joseph’s ongoing efforts to enhance its academic profile via a more integrated marketing communications program. Dell’Omo served as Saint Joseph’s associate vice president for academic affairs from 2000 to 2002, directing all academic research centers and institutes, international programs and sponsored research services. He was dean of the University’s Erivan K. Haub School of Business from 1996 to 2000, guiding the school and the accounting department to accreditation by AACSB, The International Association for Management Education, and overseeing the opening of a state-of-the-art $30 million business school building. He joined Saint Joseph’s in 1991 as an assistant professor of management, moving up the faculty ranks to department chair of management and information systems (1993-1994), associate professor of management (19942000) and professor of management (2000-2005). Before joining SJU, he served on the faculty at Canisius College and the Cornell University Extension Program. Prior to beginning his career in academia, Dell’Omo spent six years working in human resources in the New York City retail industry and four years conducting research on various employment issues such as labor law, collective bargaining, arbitration and discrimination. Dell’Omo earned a Ph.D. in industrial relations/human resource management from the University of Wisconsin-Madison; a master’s degree in industrial relations from Rutgers University and a bachelor’s degree in economics from Montclair State University. He also holds a certificate from the Harvard University Institute for Educational Management. He has contributed to numerous academic journals and publications and lectured at many conferences throughout the world. Dell’Omo has remained an active consultant to universities throughout the nation, primarily on academic and management issues. Dell’Omo and his wife, Polly, have three children: Lara, an interior designer in San Francisco; Nicholas, a junior at the University of Pittsburgh; and Vincent, a senior in high school.
Robert Morris University stayed in house to hire its latest director of athletics, naming Craig Coleman, M.D., to the position Feb. 15, 2005. Coleman, a native of Philadelphia who coaches RMU’s softball team, began his new responsibilities May 1, 2005, and enters his third academic year in 2007-08. He replaced the late Susan K. Hofacre, Ph.D, who passed away in January 2005. Under Coleman’s watch, the Department of Athletics has continued to expand and gain national attention. During the 2005-06 academic year, Robert Morris placed a total of nine studentathletes covering six sports on ESPN The Magazine Academic All-America District II teams, the most in school history. He has overseen the development of a new Robert Morris athletics logo and mascot as well as the launching of the new official website for Colonial athletics at www. rmucolonials.com. Coleman also hired Mike Rice as the seventh basketball coach in RMU Division I history and the addition of field hockey head coach Olivia Netzler. All the while, Coleman has built a winning softball program at Robert Morris over the past 17 years. During that period, RMU has won three Northeast Conference regular-season championships and six NEC Tournament titles. In 2005, Robert Morris finished with a league record of 17-3 to claim the regular-season championship, then swept through the NEC Tournament to claim its sixth title and advance to its first NCAA Tournament. “As the longest-tenured coach at Robert Morris University, Craig has proven with his softball teams what it means to have a consistent and successful program both on the field and in the classroom,” said former Robert Morris University President Edward A. Nicholson, Ph.D. “His successful record will be an asset as he takes over as our new athletic director.” Likewise, Coleman believes the timing was perfect for him to lead the athletic program at Robert Morris University. “The time was right for me to make this professional change,” Coleman said at the time of his hiring. “I have always had a passion for athletics and for 15 years I held management positions in health care. As the athletic director, I can now merge these two positions into one that really excites me.” From 1988 through 2005, Coleman worked as an assistant professor of psychiatry at the University of Pittsburgh School Medicine. From 1983 to 1989, he was the attending psychiatrist at Western Psychiatric Institute and Clinic in Pittsburgh. Coleman earned his medical degree from the The Pennsylvania State University School of Medicine in Hershey in 1983. In 1979, he earned an undergraduate degree in psychology from the University of Pennsylvania. At RMU, Coleman turned a perennial losing softball program into NEC champions. Prior to his arrival as head coach in 1991, the Colonials posted a record of 19-45 in the previous three seasons. During his 17 years as head coach, the Colonials have posted an overall record of 408-368-4 (.526), including a record of 171-69-1 (.712) in conference play. In 2007, he garnered his 400th career victory in game one of a doubleheader sweep of Akron thanks to a 3-2 victory. He guided the Colonials to an overall record of 119-62 (.657) and four conference championships in his first four years, and in 1994, his team received the first national ranking in RMU history – regardless of sport – when his team was ranked as high as No. 23 in the USA Today / National Fastpitch Coaches Association (NFCA). Coleman’s success as head softball coach has come not only on the field, but in the classroom. His players include nine District II Academic All-Americans, two NEC Spring Scholar-Athletes for softball (Stephani Ehrenfeld in 2000 and Nicole Aloi in 2001) and numerous NEC All-Academic Honor Roll selections. During the 1999-2000 academic year, RMU achieved the second-highest cumulative team grade point average among all NCAA Division I softball programs according to the NFCA, finishing with a 3.409 grade point average, behind only Louisiana Tech (3.571). Prior to his appointment as head coach at Robert Morris, Coleman compiled a record of 359-158 (.694) in 16 seasons coaching summer softball, mostly with the Pittsburgh Patriots 18-and-under traveling fast-pitch team from 1986-91. He guided the Patriots of the Amateur Softball Association to three national tournaments in his final four years at the helm.
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Head Coaches
Administrative Staff
Craig Coleman, M.D. Athletic Director
Marty Galosi Associate Athletic Director
Addie Muti Assistant Athletic Director / SWA
Meghan Sweeney Assistant Athletic Director
Sean Simmons Assistant Athletic Director
Dave Brown Assistant Athletic Trainer
Carol Bonner Assistant Director of Compliance
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Sal Buscaglia
Craig Coleman Softball
Men’s Lacrosse
Mike Vittorino Head Athletic Trainer
Bill Denniston
John Kowalski
Kristin Kwiatkowski
Jason Daley Assistant Athletic Trainer
Deanne Stipcak Assistant Athletic Trainer
Nate Handrahan
Midge McPhail
Olivia Netzler
Scott Branvold, Ed.D. Faculty Representative
Ray Butter Equipment Manager
Mike Rice
Derek Schooley
Margot Turner Athletic Secretary
Linda Young Athletic Secretary
Ronnie Peduzzi Football Office Coordinator
Maurice Wharton Graduate Assistant Marketing & Ticketing
Women’s Basketball
Men’s Soccer
Bear Davis
Women’s Soccer
Women’s Ice Hockey
Cheerleading
Women’s Rowing
Katy Phillips
Women’s Lacrosse
Field Hockey
Men’s Basketball
Michael Smith
Men’s Ice Hockey
Jerry Stone
Track & Field / Cross Country
Men’s and Women’s Golf
Rob Thomas
Joe Walton
Volleyball
Football
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