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Table of contents
2014 UNH WILDCATS FOOTBALL GUIDE Quick Facts & General Information
Media Information................................................................ 2-3 Media List................................................................................ 2 Wildcat Sports Radio Network................................................ 3 Wildcat Football on TV............................................................ 3 Directions to Cowell Stadium.................................................. 3 2013 Results............................................................................. 4 2014 Schedule.......................................................................... 4 University and Football Quick Facts....................................... 4
Head Coach Sean McDonnell............................................... 5-6 Assistant Coaches............................................................... 7-11
Depth Chart............................................................................ 12 Season Preview................................................................. 13-16 Numerical Roster.............................................................. 17-18 Alphabetical Roster........................................................... 19-20 Returning Letterwinners & Redshirt Freshmen................ 21-50 Incoming Freshmen & Newcomers....................................... 51
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PREVIEW
Coaches
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17 The wildcats
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Coaching Staff
The 2014 Wildcats
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Review
History
UNH
The 2013 Season in Review
Game Summaries.............................................................. 52-59 Statistics............................................................................ 60-62
The Colonial Athletic Association (CAA)
About the CAA.................................................................. 63-64 2014 Preseason Poll & Preseason Teams............................... 63 2014 Composite Schedule...................................................... 64 2013 Standings & All-Conference Teams.............................. 65 All-Time Conference Champions.......................................... 65
Individual Records............................................................ 67-68 Team Records.................................................................... 68-69 Top 10 Season/Career Lists.................................................... 69 All-Time Series Records........................................................ 70 Game-By-Game Results................................................... 71-73 Conference & National Awards.............................................. 74 Team Awards.......................................................................... 75 UNH Wildcats in the NFL...................................................... 85
About UNH....................................................................... 76-77 President Dr. Mark Huddleston.............................................. 78 Athletics Director Marty Scarano.......................................... 79 Support Staff..................................................................... 80-82 Cowell Stadium...................................................................... 83 Jerry Azumah Performance Center........................................ 84 Wildcats in the NFL............................................................... 85
UNH Football History
Jullian Turner hoists the New Hampshire state flag following UNH’s NCAA second round victory at Maine.
The University of New Hampshire
On the covers
FRONT: Student-athletes of the Wildcat 2014-15 senior class INSIDE FRONT: Student-athletes of the Wildcat 2014-15 senior class INSIDE BACK: UNH in the NFL (photos courtesy: Arizona Cardinals (Kyle Auffray); Baltimore Ravens/Phil Hoffman (Corey Graham); Philadelphia Eagles (Chip Kelly); Seattle Seahawks (Jared Smith) BACK: UNH football’s Decade of Excellence includes its 10-year playoff run, 139 consecutive weeks in the Top 25, wins against FBS teams, CAA championships and national accolades.
CREDITS
The 2014 UNH football media guide was written and designed by the UNH Athletic Communications office on iMac computers utilizing Adobe InDesign and Photoshop; thanks to Ben Johnson for his assistance. Photos by Michelle Bronner, Earl Frost, Greg Greene, Mike Gridley, Ryan Szepan, Gil Talbot and UNH Photo Services.
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UNH won all six home games at Cowell Stadium, dubbed The Dungeon, in 2013 by an aggregate score of 243-97. Since the start of the 2007 season, the Wildcats are 34-4 in The Dungeon.
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MEDIA INFORMATION
The 2014 University of New Hampshire Football Media Guide was prepared by the University of New Hampshire athletic communications office to assist all media outlets in the coverage of Wildcat football and to provide pertinent information concerning the New Hampshire football program. Requests for additional information, interviews and photographs should be directed to Mike Murphy, Associate Athletic Director for Athletic Communications, Field House, Room 151, 145 Main Street, Durham, NH 03824; mike.murphy@unh.edu or (603) 969-0774. GAME CREDENTIALS: Only accredited members of the media will receive credentials for any game. Requests for credentials should be made by 12 p.m. the day prior to the game. No requests will be honored after that time. Credentials at Cowell Stadium may be picked up 90 minutes prior to kickoff at the Will Call table, located in the front lobby of the UNH Field House, adjacent to the entrance to Lundholm Gymnasium. Credentials should be requested through Mike Murphy in the Athletic Communications Office at (603) 969-0774 or mike.murphy@unh.edu. A valid form of identification is required to pick up media credentials.
PHOTO AND FILM CREDENTIALS: All photo and game film credentials should be requested as early as possible, and no later than 12 p.m. one day prior to the game. No photo credentials will be approved on the day of the game. Per NCAA regulations, photographers and video crews may only work the sidelines between the 25-yard line and the end zone in both directions. Photographers and film crews on the sidelines and end zones assume the responsibility for all risks. RADIO: Credentials for visiting radio will be limited to three persons unless prior arrangements have been made. Two visiting radio phone lines are provided by the
Mike Murphy
Associate Athletic Director for Communications mike.murphy@unh.edu
Doug Poole
University of New Hampshire athletic communications office. There are two free phone lines available to a visiting commercial station. Any student radio stations wishing to broadcast the game need to make arrangements in advance, but there is no guarantee of a phone line being available for student stations. For additional information on reserving phone lines, please contact Mike Murphy in the Athletic Communications Office at (603) 969-0774 or mike.murphy@unh.edu. PRESS PARKING: Reserved press parking is available in the press parking lot located in A Lot area across the street from the Field House. Your media pass also serves as a parking pass. If you are picking up your credential on game day, please coordinate parking with Mike Murphy at (603) 969-0774 or mike.murphy@unh.edu.
PRESS BOX GAME SERVICES: Pregame notes and fact sheets, depth charts, current statistics, flip cards and programs will be available prior to the start of each New Hampshire home game. End-of-quarter quickie stats are distributed to the media at the end of the first, second and third quarters; a complete stat packet will be provided following the game. Wireless internet is available in the press box for your use. Members of the UNH Athletic Communications staff will be on hand to assist on game day. INTERVIEWS: All requests for player or coach interviews, either in person or via phone or e-mail, must be arranged by the New Hampshire Athletic Communications Office. Postgame interviews with both coaches and players will take place 10 minutes after the game in Field House Room 5, located a short distance from the press box. Postgame interviews will be coordinated by the Athletic Communications Office at Cowell Stadium. On the road, the UNH Athletic Communications Office will be available to arrange Wildcat interviews. The UNH locker room is closed to the media.
Jared Fieldsend
Associate Director of Athletic Communications doug.poole@unh.edu
Director of UNH Wildcat Productions jared.fieldsend@unh.edu
Alex Comeau
Associate Director of Athletic Communications alex.comeau@unh.edu
Jon Luszcz
Assistant Director of Athletic Communications jon.luszcz@unh.edu
PRIMARY MEDIA LIST Papers/Wire Service Associated Press 2 Capital Plaza, Suite 400 Concord, NH 03301 (603) 224-3327
Foster’s Daily Democrat 333 Central Ave. Dover, NH 03820 Mike Whaley (603) 742-4455
Nashua Telegraph P.O. Box 1008 Nashua, NH 03061 Alan Greenwood (603) 594-6467
Boston Globe 135 Morrissey Blvd Boston, MA 02125 Craig Larson (617) 929-2860
Keene Sentinel 60 West St. Keene, NH 03431 (603) 352-1234
The New Hampshire Memorial Union Building Durham, NH 03824 Max Sullivan (603) 862-1490
Boston Herald One Herald Square Boston, MA 02118 John Connolly (617) 426-3000
Eagle Tribune 100 Turnpike St. Bill Burt N. Andover, MA 01845 (978) 946-2227
Concord Monitor P.O. Box 1177 Concord, NH 03302 Tim O’Sullivan (603) 224-5301
Union Leader P.O. Box 9555 Manchester, NH 03105 Vin Sylvia (603) 668-4321
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Portsmouth Herald Portsmouth, NH 03801 Frank Coppola (603) 436-1800 Radio/TV ESPN-NH 1250/900 AM Nashua, NH 03060 (603) 880-9001
WGIR-AM 610 Manchester, NH 03105 Erin Boss (603) 625-6915 WQSO-FM 96.7 Portsmouth, NH 03801 Jeff Pierce (603) 430-9415
WTSN-AM 1270 P.O. Box 400 Dover, NH 03821 Justin McIsaac (603) 742-1270 WUNH-FM 91.3 MUB Durham, NH 03824 (603) 862-2541
WHEB-FM 100.3 Portsmouth, NH 03802 Jeff Pierce (603) 463-7300
WMUR-TV (ABC/9) Manchester, NH 03015 Jason King, Jamie Staton (603) 641-9007
WKXL-AM 1450 Concord, NH 03301 Chris Ryan (603) 225-5521
WBIN-TV Derry, N.H. (603) 845-1000
WTPL-FM 107.7 Bow, NH 03304 Bob Lipman (603) 545-0777
Comcast SportsNet N.E. Burlington, Mass. 01803 NESN Watertown, Mass. 02472 (617) 536-9233
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MEDIA INFORMATION UNH Football on Radio Wildcat Sports Properties, a property of Learfield Sports, is the multimedia rights holder for UNH Athletics. The Wildcat Sports Network consists of flagship station WGIR-AM 610 in Manchester, N.H., which has been the headquarters for UNH play-by-play since 2008, and affiliates News Radio 610 WGIR-AM (Manchester), News Radio 96.7 WQSO-FM (Portsmouth), and Fox Sports Radio 930 WPKX-AM (Rochester). Each game is streamed live online at www. unhwildcats.com. Bob Lipman, a four-time and reigning N.H. Sportscaster of the Year, begins his third season as the Voice of the Wildcats and fourth season with the Network in 2014. Lipman is the longtime voice of the New Hampshire Fisher Cats baseball team and former voice of Dartmouth College football. Tim O’Sullivan joined the Wildcat Sports Network in August 2014 and will be the color commentator for UNH football games this fall. The award-winning sportswriter from the Concord Monitor has covered UNH football since 2003. All games will be broadcast live, with the pregame show beginning 30 minutes prior to kickoff. Subscribers to UNHWildcats.TV, available for home games, receive the added benefit of Wildcat Sports Radio Network audio during select home webcasts.
UNH Football on Television UNH football will be on television five times this season, including four as part of the CAA television package on NBC Sports Network, Comcast SportsNet and American Sports Network. The complete TV schedule is available at CAAFootball.com. 2014 Televised Games (tentative) Aug. 30 UNH at Toledo, 7 pm ESPN3 Sept. 7 Lehigh at UNH, 3:30 pm ASN Sept. 20 UNH at Richmond, 4 pm CSN Oct. 11 William & Mary at UNH, 3:30 pm NBCSN Nov. 22 UNH at Maine, 3:30 pm NBCSN
Directions to Cowell Stadium From the South: Take 95 North to 91 North (at New Haven, Conn.). Take 91 North to 84 East at Hartford. Follow 84 East through Connecticut to the Massachusetts Turnpike (Route 90). Stay on the Mass Pike for 10 miles before taking the exit for Auburn/Worcester and 290 East. Proceed east on 290 until it ends and merges with 495 North -- stay in the left lanes to exit to 495 North. Continue on 495 North -- it will end and merge with 95 North. Proceed on 95 North into New Hampshire and continue on to the toll booth. From the toll, go approximately seven miles to Exit 4 for the Spaulding Turnpike (Route 4 West) -- signs that read “NH Lakes and White Mountains,” and “Dover/Concord.” Exit to the left. Go about four miles and take the last exit before the toll (Exit 6W) for Concord and Durham. At this point, you are still on Route 4 West. Go approximately four miles and continue straight through a traffic light (Madbury Road), and proceed another 1 1/2 miles to the Route 155A exit, marked “University of New Hampshire.” Take a left turn off the ramp and proceed one mile to Field House, which is on the right at the top of the hill. From Maine: Follow 95 South to Spaulding Turnpike (Route 4 West) and continue as above. From the West (Vermont, Concord): Take 89 South to 93 North. Follow 93 North, approximately four miles to 393 East, which will merge with Route 4 East. Follow Route 4 to Route 155A exit for “University of New Hampshire.” Make a right off the ramp and proceed as above. From the West (Manchester, Nashua): Take 93 North to Route 101 East. Follow 101 to Exit 6 (Route 125). Exit and take a left onto 125 and follow straight to Lee Traffic Circle. First right at circle is Route 4 East. Continue as above. For parking: (from downtown Durham): Take Main Street to rotary. Take first right at rotary and follow signs to parking lot A. (from Route 4) Take Main Street to rotary. Take third exit off rotary and follow signs to parking lot A.
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(10-5 Overall, 6-2 Colonial Athletic Association) Sept. 7 at Central Michigan L, 24-21 Sept. 14 COLGATE W, 53-23 Sept. 28 at Lehigh L, 34-27 Oct. 5 at Towson* L, 44-28 Oct. 12 RHODE ISLAND* W, 59-19 Oct. 19 VILLANOVA* W, 29-28 Oct. 26 at Stony Brook* W, 31-13 Nov. 2 at William & Mary* L, 17-0 Nov. 9 JAMES MADISON* W, 33-17 Nov. 16 at Albany * W, 37-20 Nov. 23 MAINE* W, 24-3 Nov. 30 LAFAYETTE& W, 45-7 Dec. 7 at Maine& W, 41-27 Dec. 14 at Southeastern La.& W, 20-17 Dec. 20 at North Dakota St.& L, 52-14 * CAA conference game & NCAA playoff game
2014 NEW HAMPSHIRE FOOTBALL QUICK FACTS AND CONTACT INFORMATION Location...................................................Durham, NH 03824 Founded...........................................................................1866 Enrollment.....................................................................14,761 President.................................................Dr. Mark Huddleston Athletics Director............................................. Marty Scarano Head Football Coach.....................................Sean McDonnell Career Record/Years................................. 114-71-0/16th year Record at School/Years............................. 114-71-0/16th year Nickname...................................................................Wildcats Colors..............................................................Blue and White Started Football................................................................1893 Stadium..........................................................Cowell Stadium Capacity..........................................................................6,500 Stadium Surface........................................................FieldTurf Affiliation............................................................ NCAA, FCS Conference................................Colonial Athletic Association 2013 Record........................................10-5 Overall, 6-2 CAA Lettermen Returning................... 61 (30 off., 28 def., 7 spec.) Newcomers..........................................................................19 Lettermen Lost.............................. 20 (9 off., 10 def., 1 spec.) Offensive Starters Returning..................................................8 Offensive Starters Lost..........................................................4 Defensive Starters Returning.................................................8 Defensive Starters Lost..........................................................3 Specialist Starters Returning..................................................7 Specialist Starters Lost...........................................................1 Football Contact Information Mike Murphy Office Phone...........................(603) 862-3906 Mike Murphy Cell Phone...............................(603) 969-0774 Murphy’s E-Mail...............................mike.murphy@unh.edu Office Fax.......................................................(603) 862-4069 Press Box Phone............................................(603) 862-2645 Football Office...............................................(603) 862-1852 UNH Athletics Web Site.................... www.unhwildcats.com UNH Athletics Twitter................................. @UNHWildcats UNH Football Twitter................................. @UNH_Football
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Aug. 30 Sept. 13 Sept. 20 Sept. 27 Oct. 4 Oct. 11 Oct. 25 Nov. 1 Nov. 8 Nov. 15 Nov. 22
2014 NEW HAMPSHIRE SCHEDULE (Times/Dates Subject to Change) at Toledo LEHIGH at Richmond * DARTMOUTH at Elon * WILLIAM & MARY * STONY BROOK * ALBANY * at Rhode Island * DELAWARE * at Maine *
7 p.m. 3:30 p.m. 4 p.m. 6 p.m. 1:30 p.m. 3:30 p.m. 3 p.m. 6 p.m. 12:30 p.m. 1 p.m. 3:30 p.m.
* CAA Conference Games
2014 Wildcat Team Information Returning players (82)
Offensive Starters (8): Rob Bowman (RT), Mike Coccia (C), Jimmy Giansante (WR), Sean Goldrich (QB), R.J. Harris (WR), Tad McNeely (OL), Alexander Morrill (OL), Harold Spears (TE). Defensive Starters (8): Akil Anderson (LB), Nick Cefalo (S), Casey DeAndrade (CB), Matt Kaplan (DT), Hayden Knudson (S), Cody Muller (DE), Shane McNeely (LB), Steven Thames (CB). Specialist Starters (7): Jared Allison (KR), Nick Cefalo (PR), Mike Coccia (SS), Dalton Crossan (KR), Brad Prasky (P), Nico Steriti (KR), Andy Vailas (H).
Total Letterwinners (61)
Offense (30): Mark Accino (WR), Jared Allison (WR), Alex Blane (OL), Rob Bowman (OL), Mike Coccia (OL), Dalton Crossan (RB), Mike DeTroia (WR), Jim Earley (RB), Jimmy Giansante (WR), Sean Goldrich (QB), R.J. Harris (WR), Austin Heter (OL), Zach Hundertmark (OL), Tim Johnson (OL), George Kallas (OL), Mike Kelly (WR), Andrew Lauderdale (OL), Chris McCormick (QB), Tad McNeely (OL), Alexander Morrill (OL), Curtis Nealer (OL), Ekene Nwokoye (TE), Jimmy Owens (RB), Anthony Pante (WR), Jordan Powell (TE), Adam Riese (QB), Harold Spears (TE), Nico Steriti (RB), Kyon Taylor (WR), Andy Vailas (QB). Defense (28): Akil Anderson (LB), Rashid Armand (DL), Kalil Bailey (DB), Eric Burgos (S), Nick Cefalo (S), Horace Chalstrom (CB), DeVaughn Chollette (LB), Brian Ciccone (DE), Casey DeAndrade (DB), Lamar Edmonds (CB), Ryan Farrell (LB), Matt Kaplan (DL), Hayden Knudson (S), Kevin McNally (LB), Shane McNeely (LB), Dougie Moss (CB), Cody Muller (DL), Keith Parkinson (S), Danny Riley (DL), Daniel Rowe (S), Cam Shorey (DE), Steven Thames (CB), Harry Theodhosi (DE) Jullian Turner (DT), Dab Ukwuani (DE), Ryan Welch (DT), Tre Williams (S), Robbie Zauck (DL). Specialists (7): Christian Breda (K/P), Mike Coccia (SS), Joe Ghiloni (K/P), R.J. Harris (KR), Brad Prasky (K/P), Nico Steriti (KR), Andy Vailas (H). Redshirt Freshmen (21): Max Avin (WR), Michael Boryeskne (LB), Marquis Carr (CB), Odaine Franklyn (LB), Donald Goodrich (RB), Brian Henry (WR), Rick Holt (DL), Jake Kennedy (OL), Aaron Lewis-Cenales (WR), Mike Lynch (DE), Nick Marino (DB), Will McInerny (OL), Patrick Mensah (DB), Geno Miller (DB), Antonio Natale (LB), Max Pedinoff (K/P), Riley Pritchett (DE), Chris Redding (WR), Cody Rothwell (RB), Brad Wilson (QB), Mike Zaloga (OL).
NEWCOMERS (19)
Freshmen (17): Cyrus Boone (DL/OL), Trevon Bryant (RB/DB), Shawn Cavallaro (WR/ DB), Nick Derocher (TE/DE/LB), Rory Donovan (WR/DB), D’Andre Drummond (S/ RB), Morgan Ellman (K), Dayne Herron (OL/DL), Jae’Wuan Horton (DE/LB), Jake Klose (WR/DB), Trevor Knight (QB/DB), Jared Kuehl (LB/RB), Neil O’Connor (WR/ DB), Kieran Presley (WR/DB), Kyle Reisert (DE/TE), Ryan Sosnak (OL/DL), Matt Torrey (TE/DE). Others (2): Jesse Arsenault (Jr./LB), Brian Ferreira (So./WR).
Players lost (20)
Offense (9): Ricky Archer, Tim Farina, Brian Ferreira, Seth Gosse, Justin Mello, Danny Roberto, Seamus O’Neill, Sean Ryan, Chris Setian. Defense (10): Manny Asam, Chris Beranger, Jay Colbert, Steve Collister, Chris Houston, Chad Loring, Ryan Lynch, Sean McCann, Tim Pike, Jimmy Vailas. Specialists (1): Mike MacArthur. Offensive Starters (4): Ricky Archer, Justin Mello, Seamus O’Neill, Chris Setian. Defensive Starters (3): Manny Asam, Jay Colbert, Sean McCann. Specialist Starters (1): Mike MacArthur.
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Head coach Sean McDonnell
Sean McDonnell, a 1978 UNH graduate, enters his 16th seaSean McDonnell File son as head coach of his alma mater in 2014 with a career record of 114-71 (.616 winning percentage) that includes a 71-52 conference Accolades mark (.577). He has guided the Wildcats to 10 consecutive winning • Eddie Robinson National Coach of the Year (‘05) seasons – with five double-digit win totals – and the ‘Cats advanced • Eddie Robinson National Coach of the Year finalist (‘04) to the NCAA Division I FCS tournament each of those 10 years, • District Coach of the Year, AFCA (‘12, ‘05, ‘04) which is the longest active streak in the nation. • New England Football Writers Coach of the Year Furthermore, UNH has been ranked in the Top 25 for 139 con(‘12, ‘10, ‘08, ‘05) secutive polls, the longest streak in FCS football, which dates back • College Head Coach of the Year, Gridiron Club of to Sept. 13, 2004. The ‘Cats closed the 2013 season with a No. 5 Greater Boston (‘12, ‘09, ‘04,‘00) national ranking, which matched the best year-end ranking in UniCollege Coaching Experience versity history. • University of New Hampshire (23 years) In May 2013, McDonnell was honored by the Joe Yukica-New Hampshire Chapter of the Naº Head coach (15 years) tional Football Foundation with the Andy Mooradian Award for his contributions to amateur footº Offensive coordinator (5 years) ball. His collegiate accolades include Eddie Robinson National Coach of the Year (2005), AFCA º QB / WR coach (3 years) District Coach of the Year (2004-05-12), CAA Coach of the Year (2004), New England Football • Columbia University (2 years) Writers Coach of the Year (2005-08-10-12) and Gridiron Club of Greater Boston Head Coach of • Boston College, grad assistant (1 year) the Year (2000-04-09-12). • Boston University, WR/TE (3 years) • Hamilton College, defensive coordinator (2 years) Last year, UNH won multiple playoff games (three) in a single season for the first time in program history en route to the Wildcats’ first appearance in the FCS semifinals. The ‘Cats recorded Year by Year five wins against nationally-ranked foes, including three vs. the Top 10, to finish with a 10-5 over1999 5-6 (3-5 Atlantic 10) all record as well as a 6-2 CAA mark for the third consecutive year. New Hampshire recorded a 2000 6-5 (4-4 Atlantic 10) six-game win streak for the second consecutive season and went a perfect 6-0 at home. 2001 4-7 (2-7 Atlantic 10) After a 1-3 start, the 2013 season turned when Coach Mac’s Wildcats went for – and con2002 3-8 (2-7 Atlantic 10) 2003 5-7 (3-6 Atlantic 10) verted – a 2-point PAT with 14 seconds remaining in the fourth quarter to defeat 12th-ranked 2004 10-3 (6-2 Atlantic 10) NCAA quarterfinals Villanova, 29-28. UNH closed the regular season with a convincing 24-3 win at Cowell Stadium 2005 11-2 (7-1 Atlantic 10) NCAA quarterfinals against fourth-ranked Maine to retain the Brice-Cowell Musket before recording playoff wins 2006 9-4 (5-3 Atlantic 10) NCAA quarterfinals against Lafayette (45-7 at home), eighth-ranked Maine (41-27) and seventh-ranked Southeastern 2007 7-5 (4-4 CAA) NCAA first round Louisiana (20-17). 2008 10-3 (6-2 CAA) NCAA quarterfinals The 2012 Wildcats earned a share of the CAA championship – the second in Coach Mac’s 2009 10-3 (6-2 CAA) NCAA quarterfinals career (2005) – with a 6-2 league mark. The ‘Cats compiled an 8-4 overall record that included an 2010 8-5 (5-3 CAA) NCAA quarterfinals 2011 8-4 (6-2 CAA) NCAA second round NCAA second-round game at Wofford. McDonnell reached coaching milestone victory No. 100 2012 8-4 (6-2 CAA) NCAA second round with a 44-21 win against Georgia State at the Georgia Dome on Oct. 6, 2012. Senior linebacker 2013 10-5 (6-2 CAA) NCAA semifinals Matt Evans became the school’s all-time tackle leader (460) when he surpassed Steve Doig on Career: 114-71 (.616) | CAA Record: 71-52 (.577) Nov. 3, 2012, in Coach Mac’s first career victory against William & Mary (28-25). Evans had his No. 52 retired at the team awards banquet in March 2013, and fellow senior Chris Zarkoskie (OL) was the recipient of the CAA’s inaugural Chuck Boone Leadership Award. The 2011 Wildcats matched a school record for the second straight year by knocking off five ranked opponents en route to an 8-4 mark, including 6-2 in the CAA. The ‘Cats put a bow on their rivalry with Massachusetts by knocking off the Minutemen, 27-21, in the second Colonial Clash at Gillette Stadium, which was also the 74th and final scheduled meeting between the longtime rivals. UNH reclaimed the Brice-Cowell Musket with a 30-27 defeat of Maine in the regularseason finale and came within a blocked PAT of forcing overtime in a playoff loss at Montana State. Junior linebacker Matt Evans became the first Wildcat to ever be named the nation’s top defensive player when he won the Buck Buchanan Award, and senior quarterback Kevin Decker was crowned the CAA Offensive Player of the Year. In 2010, McDonnell’s Wildcats col- Coach McDonnell and the Wildcats celebrate his 100th career coaching victory in the lected victories against five ranked oppo-
UNH-44, Georgia State-21 Georgia Dome on Oct. 6, 2012
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UNH FOOTBALL – NATION-LEADING 10 STRAIGHT NCAA APPEARANCES nents, a University record, en route to an 8-5 campaign. UNH advanced to the quarterfinal round of the NCAA postseason for the sixth time in seven years after dispatching Bethune-Cookman, 45-20, in a second-round encounter before suffering a 16-3 quarterfinal loss at eventual national championship game participant Delaware. McDonnell was feted as the 2010 Division I FCS Coach of the Year by the New England Football Writers, his third such honor (2005, ’08). During the course of the ’10 campaign, the ‘Cats earned their 12th straight home victory –a school record- by shutting out No. 11 Richmond, 17-0, on Homecoming. Two weeks later, UNH made history by topping No. 12 UMass, 39-13, in the inaugural Colonial Clash at Gillette Stadium. The game was witnessed by 32,848 fans, the largest football crowd in CAA history. UNH finished 10-3 in 2009 and won its second straight CAA North Division championship. The Wildcats continued to be giant killers by knocking off an FBS opponent for the fifth straight time, securing a hard-fought 23-16 triumph at Ball State. Previous FBS opponents to feel the wrath of the Wildcats during the amazing upset run were Army (2008), Marshall (’07), Northwestern (’06) and Rutgers (’04). UNH was the only team to defeat eventual FCS national champion Villanova (28-24) on Homecoming. The Wildcats also posted an impressive win on the road at McNeese State, defeating the Cowboys, 49-13, in the first round of the NCAA playoffs. New Hampshire notched a 10-3 record in 2008, including a defeat of Southern Illinois in the first round of the NCAAs before a quarterfinal-round setback at Northern Iowa. UNH finished the season ranked No. 7 in most national polls, and McDonnell was honored as the New England FCS Coach of the Year for the second time. In 2007, the Wildcats were 7-5 overall and just narrowly missed upsetting No. 1 Northern Iowa in the first round of the NCAAs, losing on a last-minute TD, 38-35, at the UNI Dome. The Wildcat offense, ranked 16th in the nation, averaged over 400 yards per contest. The Wildcats were ranked as high as No. 1 in the nation in 2006 and finished the season ranked sixth after defeating Hampton in the first round (41-38) of the NCAAs. Among the regular-season highlights was senior All-America wide receiver David Ball making history by surpassing legendary Jerry Rice with 58 career TD receptions and junior quarterback Ricky Santos claiming the Walter Payton Award as the FCS football national player of the year. In 2005, McDonnell was honored as the Eddie Robinson National Coach of the Year by The Sports Network after leading his Wildcats to a record-breaking 11-2 season, an Atlantic 10 Championship, a second straight NCAA appearance in the I-AA quarterfinals and the country’s No. 1 ranking at the end of the regular season. The Wildcats played host to two nationally-televised NCAA postseason games on ESPN at Cowell Stadium, beating Colgate in the first round before succumbing to Northern Iowa in the NCAA quarterfinals. McDonnell’s hard work rebuilding the program paid off in 2004 with a 10-3 overall record and a 6-2 mark in the Atlantic 10, which earned the team the Northern Division championship and a bid to the NCAA I-AA Championships for the first time since 1994. The ‘Cats advanced to the quarterfinals for the first time in the history of the program by winning its first-ever NCAA contest under McDonnell, a 27-23 upset at Georgia Southern. McDonnell was named a finalist for the Eddie Robinson National Coach of the Year and was selected District Coach of the Year by the American Football Coaches Association (AFCA). In 2003, UNH began turning the corner by winning three of its last four contests, including an upset victory over nationally-ranked Maine. The team’s 5-7 record could have easily been above .500, as the ‘Cats narrowly lost to No. 1 Delaware on a missed field goal in the closing seconds, and UNH was driving for a potential game-winning TD late at Division I-A Central Michigan before running out of time. In 2002, McDonnell’s offense was one of the most prolific in I-AA football and averaged 449.2 yards per contest and 36.7 ppg. In victories over the likes of Hampton, James Madison, Dartmouth and Massachusetts the ‘Cats scored 37 points/game and scored over 40 points in two of the victories. UNH finished with a 4-7 overall record in 2001. In 2000, the Wildcats were ranked as high as 23rd in the nation and knocked off three top-25 opponents, including Hampton (31-17), Massachusetts (24-16) and No. 2 Delaware on Nov. 4 (45-44 OT). Injuries squashed UNH’s chances for a playoff berth down the stretch, but UNH opened the campaign with a 4-0 record, its best start since 1977 when the Wildcats won seven straight games. UNH finished the season with a 6-5 record and finished tied for fourth in the Atlantic 10. McDonnell was named the Gridiron Club Of Greater Boston College Head Coach Of The Year. In his rookie season, McDonnell led the Wildcats to a 5-6 overall record and oversaw a wide-open offensive attack that led the Atlantic 10 with an average of 457.3 yards per game. McDonnell was named the 19th head coach of the UNH football program April 22, 1999. McDonnell replaced legendary head coach Bill Bowes, who retired after 27 years as the mentor of the Wildcats. McDonnell served eight seasons as a Wildcat assistant and completed his fifth year as the team’s offensive coordinator in 1998. McDonnell rejoined the Wildcats as an assistant coach before the 1991 spring camp and worked with the quarterbacks and receivers for his first three seasons. In 1997, McDonnell was named the recipient of “The College Assistant Coach Award” by the Gridiron Club of Greater Boston in recognition of his quality of performance, loyalty and longevity. A native of Saratoga Springs, N.Y., McDonnell was a standout defensive back for UNH. He started for the 1975 and 1976 Yankee Conference championship teams and came back to start for the 1978 squad. After his graduation from UNH, he spent one year as an assistant coach at Manchester (N.H.) Memorial High School and followed that up with a three-year stint at Manchester West (1980-82). McDonnell worked as the defensive coordinator at Hamilton College for two seasons (1983-84) and subsequently spent three years (1985-87) coaching the receivers and tight ends at former conference-rival Boston University. During the 1988 campaign, McDonnell served as a graduate assistant coach at Boston College. He spent two seasons as an assistant at Columbia (1989-90) prior to his coaching debut in Durham. Sean and his wife, Jenny, reside in Durham and are the parents of two sons: Timmy and Tommy, who is a member of the UNH men’s basketball team.
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2014 UNIVERSITY OF NEW HAMPSHIRE FOOTBALL
2009 New Hampshire Football 6• 6 •
UNH FOOTBALL – NATION-LEADING 10 STRAIGHT NCAA APPEARANCES
COACHING STAFF Ryan CARTY
John LYONS Pennsylvania ‘74 Defensive Coordinator / DB 4th year at UNH The 2014 season marks John Lyons’ fourth as defensive coordinator/defensive backs coach for the Wildcats. Lyons, the second-winningest head football coach in Dartmouth College history, was hired Jan. 21, 2011. The 2013 Wildcats ranked high in producing turnovers throughout the season intercepting 15 passes, which was third best in the conference and 25th in the nation. Forcing 14 fumbles and breaking up 73 passes also ranked among the achievements accomplished by the 2013 ‘Cats, who ranked No. 14 in the nation in sacks (2.87 per game). All-Conference Third Team selection Manny Asam put up impressive numbers by placing third on the team in tackles (101) and breaking up eight passes. Freshman defensive back Casey DeAndrade led both the team and CAA – and ranked No. 2 in the nation – in passes broken up with 20. Lyons was inducted into the Northwest Catholic (Conn.) High School Hall of Fame on April 27, 2013. Under Lyons’ tutelage in 2012, Matt Evans became UNH’s all-time leader in career tackles (460) en route to a berth on the College Sporting News Fabulous Fifty All-America Team, and defensive tackle Jared Smith earned an invitation to the NFL Combine after claiming a spot on the College Sports Journal FCS All-America Team. The Wildcats’ defense compiled 16 interceptions, which ranked second in the CAA, and finished second in turnover margin (+7). In Lyons’ first season at the helm, Evans won the Buck Buchanan Award as the nation’s top defensive player –the first Wildcat to ever accomplish that feat. Evans finished tops in the country with 7.7 solo tackles/game, and sophomore safety Chris Beranger finished second in the CAA and third in the FCS with 77 solo stops. Lyons earned 60 career victories as the head coach at Dartmouth from 1992-2004. His Big Green teams won two Ivy League championships (1992, 1996), including a perfect 10-0 season in ’96 when Lyons was named the New England Coach of the Year by the New England sports writers and the Division I N.E. Coach of the Year by the Gridiron Club of Boston. The West Hartford, Conn., native previously worked at Kimball Union Academy in Meriden, N.H., where he served as football coach from 200510 and athletic director from 2008-10. He guided the school to three consecutive Evergreen League championships from 2007-2009. Previously, Lyons spent three seasons (2005-07) in NFL Europe for the Cologne Centurions, the last two years as defensive coordinator. Under his tutelage, the Centurions had the league’s top total defense in 2005 and 2007 and the No. 1 pass yardage defense in 2006. While serving as defensive coordinator at Boston University from 198587, Lyons led the Terriers to the top rated pass defense and No. 2 total defense in the Yankee Conference during his final season. Lyons, who graduated from the University of Pennsylvania in 1974, began his coaching career at his alma mater, climbing his way up from an assistant freshman coach in his first season (1974) to the role of defensive coordinator in 1984 for an undefeated Ivy League championship Quakers team that featured the No. 1 total defense in the league. He played three years at Penn, and was an All-Ivy League Second-Team selection. John and his wife Nancy are parents of four daughters: Katie, Kristen, Kelly and Kyle.
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Delaware ‘07 Offensive Coordinator / QB 8th year at UNH Ryan Carty is in his eighth season on the UNH coaching staff, and the 2014 campaign marks his third year as the offensive coordinator/quarterbacks coach. Under coach Carty, the 2013 Wildcats featured the 29th best offense in the country including an impressive eighth in first downs (329). Within the CAA, the Wildcats ranked third in scoring offense (30.8 points/game) and rushing offense (192.9 yards/game), fourth in total offense (432.4 yards/ game) and passing offense (239.5 yards/game), and second in fourth down conversion percentage (58.3%). The offense boasted a pair of 1,000-yard receivers for the first time in program history, and had both a 1,000-yard rusher and 1,000-yard receiver for only the second time (previously in ‘93). In 2012, his first year as coordinator, the Wildcats’ offense flourished. UNH ranked second in the CAA in scoring offense (34.1 points/game), total offense (451.5 yards/game) and first downs (22.1/game) while placing third in rushing offense (220.8 yards/game) and passing offense (230.8 yards/ game). The ‘Cats registered the league’s most prolific red-zone offense (94%), scoring on 47 of 50 trips with 36 TDs and a perfect 11-for-11 in field-goal attempts. The QB duo of Andy Vailas and Sean Goldrich finished ninth and 10th, respectively, in passing average, making the Wildcats the only team with two signal callers in the Top 10. Sophomore wide receiver R.J. Harris earned a spot on the All-CAA First Team and the All-New England Team after ranking second in the league in receptions (7.0/game) and receiving yards (88.2/ game). Carty spent two seasons (2010-11) as the Wildcats’ WR coach. In 2011, he mentored a pair of All-CAA WRs in Harris (Second Team) and Joey Orlando (Third Team). Harris tied for the league lead with seven scoring receptions en route to earning a berth on the College Sports Journal All-Freshman Team. The ‘Cats ranked first in the CAA in passing offense (274.7 yards/ game) and third in scoring offense (32.8 ppg). In 2010, senior wideout Terrance Fox earned All-CAA First Team honors and a place on the FCS All-New England Team after pacing the league in receptions per game (6.2). The Wildcats’ passing offense ranked second in the conference with 220.1 yards per game. Carty coached running backs in 2008-09, helping an offense that ranked No. 1 in the CAA in scoring in ’09 and led the league in scoring offense in ‘08. Also in ’09, senior RB Chad Kackert was the CAA’s fourth-leading all-purpose runner, later signing a free agent contract with the Jacksonville Jaguars. In 2007, Carty spent his first season at UNH coaching tight ends. That season, sophomore TE Scott Sicko was voted an All-Conference and AllAmerica player. After graduating in 2010, Sicko signed a free agent contract with the Dallas Cowboys. Carty began his coaching career at UNH after playing quarterback at the University of Delaware. He was voted captain in his 2006 senior campaign and played on the national championship squad in 2003. A 2007 graduate with honors from the University of Delaware in Business Management, Carty recruits the northern portion of his home state of New Jersey, Essex County in Mass. and the western portion of New Hampshire.
2014 UNIVERSITY OF NEW HAMPSHIRE FOOTBALL 2009 New Hampshire Football 7 • 7 •
UNH FOOTBALL – NATION-LEADING 10 STRAIGHT NCAA APPEARANCES
COACHING STAFF Brian BARBATO
Michael FERZOCO
UNH ‘04 Tight Ends 7th year at UNH
Kenyon '04 Running Backs 7th year at UNH
Brian Barbato is in his seventh consecutive year – and eighth overall - on the UNH coaching staff in 2014. Barbato has been in charge of tight ends since returning to Durham in 2008. Under coach Barbato, the 2013 Wildcat tight ends impacted both the aerial and ground attacks, led by junior Harold Spears, who was named to the AllCAA Third Team for the second time in as many years. Spears played in 13 games totaling 34 receptions for 478 yards and four touchdowns. Spears carried UNH over Colgate by catching the first two touchdowns of the game as well as a two-point conversion to give UNH a 16-0 lead. Barbato’s understudy Harold Spears took a major step forward in 2012. The sophomore, who earned a place on the All-CAA Third Team, played in 11 games and racked up 20 receptions for 305 yards and four touchdowns. Spears was tabbed the CFPA National Tight End Performer of the Week after making six catches for 94 yards and a TD at Georgia State (Oct. 6) in the 100th career coaching victory for head coach Sean McDonnell. Spears was the CFPA TE Performer of the Week Honorable Mention for his threecatch, 107-yard, two-TD performance in the Oct. 20 win at Maine to keep the Brice-Cowell Musket in the Wildcats’ possession for another season. In 2011, Barbato coached offensive tackles in addition to working with TEs. Under his tutelage, Scott Sicko earned All-America accolades in both the ‘08 and ‘09 seasons, signing a free agent contract with the Dallas Cowboys following his senior campaign. The Exeter, N.H., native coached the offensive line during his previous New Hampshire coaching term in 2004. Barbato, who graduated from UNH in ‘04, started 37 games during his playing career while seeing time at all five offensive line positions. He was named All-Atlantic 10 Second Team in 2003 and All-Atlantic 10 Third Team in 2002. Barbato also coached outside linebackers and safeties at St. Lawrence University for two seasons (2006-07) and worked as an assistant coach at Exeter High School in 2005.
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Michael Ferzoco is in his seventh season on the UNH coaching staff in 2014, serving as the running backs coach for the fifth straight year. In 2013, the Wildcats featured a running game led by junior Nico Steriti, who garnered All-CAA Second Team recognition for the second consecutive year and became the first UNH back since 2002 to eclipse 1,000 rushing yards with 1,028. As a team, the Wildcats finished third in the CAA in rushing offense (192.9 yards/game). Steriti and Chris Setian tallied eight rushing TDs apiece and Dalton Crossan averaged 12.0 yards/carry to help give UNH a balanced offensive ground attack. In 2012, Ferzoco oversaw a running attack that ranked third in the CAA in rushing offense (220.8 yards/game). As a sophomore, Steriti led the way with 921 rushing yards and nine TDs on 140 carries. The All-CAA Second Team RB ranked sixth in the league with 76.8 rushing yards/game and 10th in TD scoring at 5.0 points/game. Steriti’s style was complemented by junior Chris Setian (83 rushes-490 yards) and sophomore Jimmy Owens (60 rushes-411 yards), as the trio comprised UNH’s SOS Express. Ferzoco’s protégé, Dontra Peters, garnered All-CAA Third Team honors after rushing for a team-leading 707 yards on 142 attempts in 2010. Ferzoco coached linebackers during each of his first two years in Durham (2008-09), helping Matt Parent become the school’s third all-time leading tackler (356). Prior to coming to Durham, Ferzoco coached at Kenyon College, working as an assistant coach from 2004-07. He served as offensive coordinator and coached the quarterbacks and receivers during the 2006 and 2007 seasons. In ’07, his offense broke the school record for yardage (460.2 yards per game) and averaged 31.2 points per contest. The Kenyon offense was also explosive in 2006, when the squad averaged 451.4 yards per game and posted 35.4 points per game – 12th-best in the nation. He also served as coach of the offensive line in ‘05 and was the wide receivers coach in ‘04. Ferzoco is a 2004 graduate of Kenyon, where he earned his Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science.
2014 UNIVERSITY OF NEW HAMPSHIRE FOOTBALL
2009 New Hampshire Football 8• 8 •
UNH FOOTBALL – NATION-LEADING 10 STRAIGHT NCAA APPEARANCES
COACHING STAFF Alex MILLER
Ricky SANTOS
Massachusetts ‘07 Offensive Line 4th year at UNH
UNH ‘08 Wide Receivers 2nd year at UNH
Alex Miller is in his fourth season as an assistant coach at UNH and third season in charge of the entire offensive line. After serving as the centers/guards coach in 2011, Miller added the responsibility of tackles to his coaching title in 2012. In 2013 under coach Miller, the offensive line helped fifth-ranked UNH reach its first ever NCAA FCS semifinal appearance. Led by All-Conference Second Team Ricky Archer and Third Team Seamus O’Neill, the Wildcat offense average 31.1 points per game and 434.3 yards per game, which ranked third in the CAA in scoring and fourth in total offense. UNH was also third in rushing offense (196.4 yards/game) and fourth in passing offense (237.9 yards/game) with the help of the O-line. The ‘12 season featured a cohesive offensive front that included All-CAA First Team left tackle Seamus O’Neill, Second Team center Mike Coccia and Third Team left guard Chris Zarkoskie. That core group, joined by right guard Mickey DiLima and right tackle Rob Bowman, started all 12 games. They were feted as the Beyond Sports Network co-Offensive Line of the Week for the Sept. 22 game at Old Dominion when the offense totaled 725 yards of total offense and 61 points. UNH finished 2012 ranked second in the CAA in scoring offense (34.1 points/game), total offense (451.5 yards/ game) and first downs (22.1/game) while placing third in rushing offense (220.8 yards/game) and passing offense (230.8 yards/game). The ‘Cats registered the league’s most prolific red-zone offense (94%), scoring on 47 of 50 trips with 36 TDs and a perfect 11-for-11 in field-goal attempts. Miller helped orchestrate a unit that included All-New England and AllCAA Second Team guard Ricky Archer in 2011. Prior to joining the Wildcats, Miller served a three-year tenure at the University of Oregon, where he began as an intern in 2008 before working as a graduate assistant coach for offense in 2009 and 2010. Miller worked closely with the Ducks’ running game and tutored the offensive line. As a student-athlete, Miller starred as a center at the University of Massachusetts, where he started all 50 games of his collegiate career from 200306. The Fairfax, Va., native was feted as an All-America in his senior campaign and was a two-time member of the All-Atlantic 10 First Team. Miller received his undergraduate degree from UMass in 2007.
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Ricky Santos, whose uniform No. 2 is among the few retired by the UNH football program, is in his second season as wide receivers coach in 2014. In his first year coaching at UNH, Santos guided a dual threat of wide receivers in R.J. Harris and Justin Mello that became the first Wildcat teammates to each record 1,000 receiving yards. The pair was in the Top 5 in receptions and receiving yards within the CAA, and ranked 24th (Mello) and 30th (Harris) nationally in yards. Mello led the way in receiving touchdowns posting a conference-best 10 TDs (20th nationally) while Harris scored five of his own to rank sixth in conference. Santos was a four-year starter at quarterback (2004-07) who led the Wildcats to a 37-14 record. Over that time, Santos guided New Hampshire to the NCAA I-AA/FCS playoffs all four seasons, led the squad to its first-ever D-I postseason victory at Georgia Southern (Nov. 27, 2004), was part of the 2005 Atlantic 10 championship team and two A-10 Northern Division titles (2004, 2006). The Bellingham, Mass., native ranks first in D-I FCS history with 2,140 career plays, he is No. 3 all-time in passing yards (13,212) and touchdown passes (123) and fourth in total offense (14,615 yards). Santos hooked up with UNH’s all-time leading receiver David Ball for 53 touchdowns in three seasons to set an FCS record for most career TD connections for a QB-WR duo. In 2006 Santos won the Walter Payton Award as the most outstanding offensive player in FCS football. The then-junior, who finished a mere five points away from garnering the honor the previous season, threw for 3,125 yards and 29 touchdowns. In his 2004 rookie campaign, Santos was named the ECAC Rookie of the Year, Atlantic 10 co-Rookie of the Year, set the FCS record for most yards gained by a freshman in a game (538) and touchdown passes in a season (31). Santos was named to the All-Atlantic 10 Team his first three years of eligibility, including two Atlantic 10 Offensive Player of the Year awards (2005, 2006). In 2007, the quarterback earned a spot on the All-CAA First Team and was named the CAA co-Offensive Player of the Year; he is also one of only four players in FCS history to be feted as a Walter Camp AllAmerica three times. Santos possesses the University’s career records in pass attempts (1,498), completions (1,024) and passing yards (12,189). He holds the top three and four of the top five single-season records in completions, headlined by 301 in 2005 to go along with 293 (No. 2, ’06), 272 (No. 3, ’04) and 256 (No. 5, ’07). His ’05 season included a school-high 3,797 passing yards, while his ’04 total of 3,318 yards ranks second all-time. He also holds the No. 4 (3,125, ‘06) and No. 7 (2,972, ’07) passing-yards marks. Santos owns UNH’s single-game record for highest percentage of passes completed (96.2 percent) when he went 25 of 26 for 306 yards and five TDs in a 52-21 defeat of Northeastern on Oct. 22, 2005. The signal caller established school single-game records for completions (37), passing yards (538) and TD passes (six) in a 51-40 win at Villanova on Oct. 2, 2004. Following his graduation, Santos went on to play football professionally for five years. He signed as an undrafted free agent with the Kansas City Chiefs for a brief stint in 2008 before moving north to play in the Canadian Football League from 2009-12. He was a member of the Montreal Alouettes in 2008 and ’09 before a trade sent him to the Winnipeg Blue Bombers. He re-signed with the Alouettes for the ’10 and ’11 seasons and wrapped up his pro career on the Toronto Argonauts’ practice squad in 2012.
2014 UNIVERSITY OF NEW HAMPSHIRE FOOTBALL 2009 New Hampshire Football 9 • 9 •
UNH FOOTBALL – NATION-LEADING 10 STRAIGHT NCAA APPEARANCES
COACHING STAFF Scott JAMES
Peter McCarty
Norwich ‘99 Safeties 2nd year at UNH
UMass ‘78 Defensive Line 1st year at UNH
Scott James, a native of Eliot, Maine, is in his second season as safeties coach in 2014. Senior safety Manny Asam led the way for Coach Scott James’ safeties in 2013 being tabbed to the All-Conference Third Team after finishing the season third in tackles with 101, as well as eight pass break ups. Junior Nick Cefalo recorded 66 tackles, two recovered fumbles and an interception while also returning punts for the Wildcats. Prior to joining UNH, coach James served as the defensive coordinator/ defensive backs coach at New Haven from 2008-12. In 2012, the Chargers posted an undefeated regular season, defeated all D-II opponents for the second straight year and claimed a third consecutive Northeast-10 Conference championship. The defense ranked third nationally in total defense (274.36 yards/game), fourth nationally in scoring defense (14.0 points/game) and fourth nationally in rushing defense (81.73 yards/game). James installed a new defensive scheme in ’12 – his first year overseeing defensive backs – and the unit responded with significant improvement and the NE-10’s topranked passing defense (192.64 yards/game). The Marshwood High School product joined New Haven’s staff as defensive coordinator/inside linebackers coach in 2008, one month after the program was reinstated following a five-year absence. His squad led the NE-10 in sacks in 2010 and 2011. Previously, James served as the outside linebackers coach at Northeastern University for three seasons (2005-07); he spent his first season as the Huskies’ defensive tackles coach and video coordinator. Before his arrival at Northeastern, James worked two seasons as an assistant coach with linebackers at Boston College. During his time with the Eagles, the team brought home bowl victories in the Diamond Walnut Bowl (2003) and the Continental Tire Bowl (2004). James spent one season at College of the Holy Cross, working with the defensive ends in 2002. In 2001, he served as the defensive tackles coach at the University at Albany. James’ first coaching job was at his alma mater, Norwich University, in 1999 and 2000. There, he oversaw the defensive line and strength and conditioning program. James graduated from Norwich in 1999 with a degree in Sports Medicine and received his master’s in Curriculum Development and Instructional Technologies from Albany in 2002. He collected a second master’s in Administrative Studies from Boston College in 2005.
Peter McCarty, who has more than 30 years of coaching experience, joins the Wildcat staff as defensive line coach in 2014 after spending the previous two seasons in the same role at Fordham University. In 2013, Fordham’s defensive line was a main factor in the Rams’ defensive improvement as Fordham led the Patriot League in fumbles recovered and ranked second in all of FCS football in that department. In addition, Fordham led the league in defensive passing efficiency, ranked second in scoring defense and third in total defense. McCarty’s extensive coaching experience at the college level includes stops at Cornell, Western Michigan, Stanford, Georgia Tech, Maryland, Illinois, Syracuse, Central Florida and Holy Cross.
Kyle McAllister Bates ‘10 Defensive Line (assistant) 1st year at UNH Kyle McAllister, a graduate assistant for the Wildcats in 2013, becomes the assistant defensive line coach at UNH in 2014. The native of Exeter, N.H., previously worked as a defensive assistant coach at Georgetown University and St. Lawrence University. McAllister was a four-year letterwinner at Bates College, where he started at safety for three seasons and served as a captain his senior campaign.
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2014 UNIVERSITY OF NEW HAMPSHIRE FOOTBALL
2009 New Hampshire Football 10• 10 •
UNH FOOTBALL – NATION-LEADING 10 STRAIGHT NCAA APPEARANCES
COACHING STAFF Garrett Gillick Maine ‘00 Linebackers 1st year at UNH
Bobby CALLAHAN New Hampshire ‘01 BS, ‘06 MS
Assistant A.D., Football Operations
4th year at UNH
Garrett Gillick joins the UNH coaching staff as linebackers coach after spending three seasons at Bentley University, including two years as defensive line coach before he served as secondary coach in 2013. Gillick’s previous coaching experience was at the high school level, which included stints at Lowell High School and Methuen High School in Massachusetts. The University of Maine graduate is also a 2008 inductee into the Lowell High School Athletic Hall of Fame.
Bobby Callahan is in his fourth season as the University’s assistant athletic director for football operations in 2014, 10th overall season in an administrative capacity and 15th year overall associated with the program. Callahan’s duties include overseeing summer camps on campus and coaching clinics around the state. He handles the team’s travel and accommodations, organizes on-campus recruiting efforts and serves as a liaison between the football program and University administrative offices. He previously served as Boston College football’s assistant recruiting coordinator for head coach Frank Spaziani in 2010-11. His responsibilities at BC included organizing all on-campus recruiting functions and serving as the recruiting office liaison to the athletic administration. During his initial six-year term as UNH’s director of football operations from 2004-09, Callahan coordinated team travel, served as the team’s video coordinator and assisted in all football administration tasks. The Randolph, Mass., native began his career as the UNH football student manager from 1997-2001. Callahan has earned two degrees at UNH: a Bachelor’s Degree in Environmental Conservation in 2001 and a Master’s Degree in Kinesiology: Sport Studies in 2006.
James Ventresca UNH ‘14 Video Coordinator and Assistant Dir. of Football Ops 1st year at UNH The 2014 season is James Ventresca’s first year as the UNH assistant director of football operations and team video coordinator. His primary responsibilities include: coordinating all videotaping for the team, overseeing the video library, breaking down opponent film for the coaching staff and film exchange. In addition, James creates in-season team highlight videos and assists in day-to-day football operations. His responsibilities also include video distribution during professional scouting visits and aiding UNH recruiting efforts with video packaging and editing. James is from Hingham, Mass., and served as a student manager for UNH football from 2010-13. He earned a B.A in Sport Studies from UNH in 2014.
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UNH FOOTBALL – NATION-LEADING 10 STRAIGHT NCAA APPEARANCES UNH Depth Chart - End 2013 WILDCATS OFFENSE
LT 66 76 LG 69 61 C 53 62 RG 63 62 RT 78 79 TE 89 87 QB 5 14 RB 22 or 30 WR 15 7 WR 81 6 WR 82 17
SEAMUS O’NEILL (c) (Sr., 6-4, 280) Alex Blane (Jr., 6-4, 285) Alexander Morrill (R-Fr., 6-2, 299) Sean Ryan (Sr., 6-2, 293) TAD McNEELY (R-Fr., 6-2, 270) George Kallas (So., 6-2, 310) RICKY ARCHER (Sr., 6-2, 283) George Kallas (So., 6-2, 310) ROB BOWMAN (Jr., 6-5, 305) Austin Heter (So., 6-4, 280) HAROLD SPEARS (Jr., 6-4, 252) Jordan Powell (R-Fr., 6-3, 242) Sean Goldrich (So., 6-3, 213) Andy Vailas (Jr., 6-2, 195) NICO STERITI (Jr., 5-11, 227) Chris Setian (c) (Sr., 5-10, 230) R.J. Harris (Jr., 6-0, 200) Jared Allison (So., 5-8, 169) JUSTIN MELLO (Sr., 6-0, 212) Kyon Taylor (R-Fr., 5-11, 173) JIMMY GIANSANTE (Jr., 6-2, 206) Mike DeTroia (So., 6-3, 206)
WILDCATS DEFENSE
DE 96 85 DT 58 92 DT 60 90 DE 55 91 LB 51 56 LB 42 49 CB 21 9 SS 4 11 WS 46 33 FS 16 45 CB 28 23
CODY MULLER (Sr., 6-4, 255) Brian Ciccone (Jr., 6-3, 250) SEAN McCANN (Sr., 6-3, 275) Jullian Turner (So., 6-0, 291) MATT KAPLAN (Jr., 6-1, 292) Rashid Armand (So., 6-1, 300) JAY COLBERT (Sr., 6-1, 258) Jimmy Vailas (Sr., 6-3, 260) SHANE McNEELY (Jr., 6-2, 238) DeVaughn Chollette (R-Fr., 6-0, 227) AKIL ANDERSON (So., 6-1, 214) Ryan Farrell (R-Fr., 6-1, 225) Steven Thames (Jr., 6-0, 188) Lamar Edmonds (So., 5-10, 173) MANNY ASAM (c) (Sr., 6-0, 187) Tre Williams (Jr., 6-3, 212) Hayden Knudson (So., 6-0, 215) Keith Parkinson (So., 6-1, 205) NICK CEFALO (Jr., 6-2, 202) Daniel Rowe (So., 6-1-, 201) CASEY DeANDRADE (R-Fr., 5-11, 203) Dougie Moss (So., 5-10, 180)
WILDCATS SPECIALISTS
PK/KO 13 99 P 10 13 PR 16 7 KR 22 27 7 83 H 10 5 LS 34 49
MIKE MacARTHUR (Sr., 5-10, 186) Christian Breda (So., 6-2, 182) BRAD PRASKY (Jr., 6-1, 191) Mike MacArthur (Sr., 5-10, 186) NICK CEFALO (Jr., 6-2, 202) Jared Allison (So., 5-8, 169) NICO STERITI (Jr., 5-11, 227) Dalton Crossan (R-Fr., 5-11, 205) Jared Allison (So., 5-8, 172) Tim Farina (Sr., 5-9, 169) BRAD PRASKY (Jr., 6-1, 191) Sean Goldrich (So., 6-3, 213) STEVE COLLISTER (So., 6-1, 205) Ryan Farrell (R-Fr., 6-1, 225)
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UNH Depth Chart - Preseason 2014 WILDCATS OFFENSE
LT 78 ROB BOWMAN (C) (Sr., 6-5, 302) 79 Austin Heter (Jr., 6-4, 277) LG 69 Alexander Morrill (So., 6-2, 305) 62 George Kallas (Jr., 6-2, 300) C 70 Mike Coccia (Sr., 6-3, 300) 65 Tim Johnson (Sr., 6-2, 294) RG 53 TAD McNEELY (So., 6-2, 282) 67 Curtis Nealer (So., 6-3, 292) RT 76 Alex Blane (Sr., 6-4, 290) 75 Andrew Lauderdale (So., 6-6, 254) TE 89 HAROLD SPEARS (Sr., 6-4, 246) 87 Jordan Powell (So., 6-3, 241) QB 5 Sean Goldrich (Jr., 6-3, 217) 14 Andy Vailas (Sr., 6-2, 191) RB 22 NICO STERITI (Sr., 5-11, 224) 32 Jimmy Owens (Sr., 5-9, 221) WR 15 R.J. Harris (Sr., 6-0, 203) 6 Kyon Taylor (So., 5-11, 185) WR 7 Jared Allison (Jr., 5-8, 173) 24 Mike Kelly (Jr., 5-9, 191) WR 82 JIMMY GIANSANTE (Sr., 6-2, 202) 17 Mike DeTroia (Jr., 6-3, 203)
WILDCATS DEFENSE
DE 96 80 DT 90 92 DT 60 72 DE 85 44 LB 51 56 LB 42 49 CB 21 9 SS 11 20 WS 46 26 FS 16 33 CB 28 23
CODY MULLER (C) (Sr., 6-4, 254) Cam Shorey (So., 6-5, 247) Rashid Armand (Jr., 6-1, 293) Jullian Turner (Jr., 6-1, 300) MATT KAPLAN (Sr., 6-1, 302) Rick Holt (R-Fr., 6-4, 282) Brian Ciccone (Sr., 6-3, 244) Dab Ukwuani (Jr., 6-3, 252) SHANE McNEELY (Sr., 6-2, 248) DeVaughn Chollette (So., 6-0, 233) AKIL ANDERSON (Jr., 6-1, 213) Ryan Farrell (So., 6-1, 221) Steven Thames (Sr., 6-0, 187) Lamar Edmonds (Jr., 5-10, 192) Tre Williams (Sr., 6-3, 200) Daniel Rowe (Jr., 6-1, 194) Hayden Knudson (Jr., 6-0, 211) Geno Miller (R-Fr., 5-11, 193) NICK CEFALO (Sr., 6-2, 199) Keith Parkinson (Jr., 6-1, 207) CASEY DeANDRADE (So., 5-11, 199) Dougie Moss (Jr., 5-10, 182)
WILDCATS SPECIALISTS
PK/KO 99 8 P 10 99 KR 22 7 PR 16 7 H 14 5 LS 49 SS 70 53
Christian Breda (Jr., 6-2, 182) Max Pedinoff (R-Fr., 6-0, 229) BRAD PRASKY (Sr., 6-2, 195) Christian Breda (Jr., 6-2, 182) NICO STERITI (Sr., 5-11, 224) Jared Allison (Jr., 5-8, 173) NICK CEFALO (Sr., 6-2, 199) Jared Allison (Jr., 5-8, 173) Andy Vailas (Sr., 6-2, 191) Sean Goldrich (Jr., 6-3, 217) Ryan Farrell (So., 6-1, 221) Mike Coccia (Sr., 6-3, 300) TAD McNEELY (So., 6-2, 282)
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The University of New Hampshire football team boasts the nation’s longest active playoff streak of 10 consecutive years and the Wildcats made their deepest run in the NCAA FCS tourney with three postseason wins and a trip to the semifinals in 2013. UNH ended the year with a No. 5 national ranking and has been ranked in the Top 25 for 139 consecutive weeks – the longest streak in FCS – dating back to Sept. 13, 2004. Voters expect that success to continue into this season, as New Hampshire received 15 of 24 first-place votes to sit atop the 2014 CAA Preseason Poll. Offensively, the ‘Cats return eight starters from a unit that ranked No. 8 nationally in first downs (329) as well as third in the CAA in both scoring (30.8 points per game) and rushing (192.9 yards/game). Eight starters also return on defense, which ranked 14th in the nation in sacks (2.87 per game) and second in the CAA in turnovers (26), including second in fumbles (11) and third in interceptions (15). The top two tacklers – and eight of the top 10 – are back in the lineup in ‘14.
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QUARTERBACKS For the second consecutive year, the Wildcats have two very experienced quarterbacks on their roster with junior incumbent Sean Goldrich (West Haven, Conn.) and senior Andy Vailas (Bedford, N.H.). Goldrich played in 14 of 15 games with nine starts last season while Vailas saw action in nine games with six starts; overall, Goldrich has taken a snap in 23 games (15 starts) and Vailas has 22 career games played (13 starts). In the 2013 season, Goldrich led the team in completions (158), pass attempts (264), passing yards (2,076) and passing TDs (14). The 6-foot-3, 217-pound QB averaged 148.3 pass yards per game and completed 59.8% of passes with a pass efficiency rating of 138.10. Despite splitting time at quarterback, Goldrich ranked second on the team in carries (134) and third in both rushing yards (417) and rushing TDs (six). The signal caller excelled in the postseason with a career-high 291 passing yards in the second round at Maine in which he recorded a season-high three TDs and 186.46 rating. One week later in the quarterfinals at Southeastern Louisiana, Goldrich finished with a career-high 24 completions and season-high 35 pass attempts for 276 yds to complement his career highs in carries (21), rushing yards (99) and rushing TDs (three).
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In the 2014 Blue-White spring scrimmage, Goldrich was a perfect 12 of 12 for 139 yards and a TD. Vailas, who saw action in nine games (six starts), completed 130 of 218 pass attempts (.596) for 1,397 yards and nine touchdowns. At 6-2, 191 pounds, he also rushed for 171 yards and two TDs on 56 carries. Vailas recorded career highs in completions (28), attempts (49) and passing yards (397) vs. James Madison; he threw a pair of touchdowns that game vs. the Dukes. In the opener against FBS foe Central Michigan, Vailas tallied a season-high 68.2% completion percentage for 156 yards and a TD. Sophomores Adam Riese (Hamilton, N.J.) and Chris McCormick (Winooski, Vt.), as well as redshirt freshman Brad Wilson (Costa Mesa, Calif.), are the QB understudies. Of the three, only Riese saw game action a year ago; he played in four games and completed his only pass attempt (for one yard). In the most recent Blue-White spring scrimmage, McCormick went 11-for-16 for 99 yards, Riese was 5 of 10 for 22 yards and Wilson completed 2 of 3 passes for 20 yards.
Steriti
RUNNING BACKS New Hampshire has a versatile and veteran backfield. Nico Steriti (Toms River, N.J.) epitomizes that statement with three years experience and a blend of speed and power. He became the first ‘Cat to eclipse 1,000 rushing yards since 2002 when he totaled 1,028 rushing yards and eight touchdowns in 2013; the 5-foot-11, 224-pound RB garnered CAA All-Conference Second Team honors for the second consecutive year. Steriti led UNH in those two stats, as well as all-purpose yards (1,400) as he was the Wildcats’ top receiver out of the backfield with 17 catches for 213 yards and also had 11 kickoff returns for 159 yards. Steriti ranked fifth in the CAA in rushing yards and was also fifth in conference-only rushing yards (566). He surpassed 100 all-purpose yards six times, including three 100-yard rushing efforts. The rising senior ranks eighth all-time in UNH history with 2,319 career rushing yards and he was selected to the 2014 CAA Preseason All-Conference Team. At 5-11, 213, Dalton Crossan (Lake Ronkonkoma, N.Y.) possesses breakaway speed that fueled three rushes of 50-plus yards and a 93-yard kickoff return for a TD at Albany. He ranked fourth on the team in all-purpose yards (930) and averaged a team-leading 12.0 yards per carry with 32 rushes for 385 yards. Crossan also contributed to the aerial attack with 12 catches for 118 yards (9.8/
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catch). He was atop the team leaderboard in kickoff returns (18), kickoff return yardage (427) and kickoff return average (23.7). Crossan scored six total TDs (rush-4, receive-1, kick return-1) and recorded 100+ all-purpose yards five times, including season-high 185 at Albany with the aforementioned 93-yard kickoff return for a TD and 51-yd rushing TD that game. Jimmy Owens (West Deptford, N.J.; 5-9, 220) averaged 5.4 yards per carry by gaining 156 yards on 29 rushes last year as a junior. He recorded a season-high 69 rushing yards on nine carries in the NCAA first round playoff game vs. Lafayette. Jim Earley (Hopkinton, N.H.; 5-10; 181), another senior, has seen limited playing time in his Wildcat career. He played in two games last season and had three rushes for seven yards. In the spring scrimmage, Earley had six rushes for 18 yards and two catches for 17 yards. Redshirt freshmen Donald Goodrich (York, Maine; 5-10, 185) and Cody Rothwell (Merrimack, Mass.; 5-10, 188) look to make an impact. Goodrich matched Earley’s rushing numbers in the spring game and had a two-yard touchdown run.
Harris
WIDE RECEIVERS UNH quarterbacks lost one of their top targets with the graduation of Justin Mello, who had a team-high 1,038 receiving yards on 73 catches a year ago; he also led the ‘Cats – and the CAA – with 10 TDs. The Wildcats had teammates eclipse 1,000 receiving yards for the first time and the other part of that duo returns in senior R.J. Harris (Odenton, Md.), who joined Steriti on the CAA Preseason All-Conference Team. Harris (6-0, 203) played in 12 of 15 games and led the squad in receptions (76) and receiving yards per game (83.7); he also was second in receiving yards (1,004), receiving TDs (five) and all-purpose yardage (1,131). With those numbers, Harris was an All-America Honorable Mention for three publications; his other accolades included All-New England and All-Conference First Team. His explosiveness was on display in his first game back from injury, when he recorded 10 catches for 183 yards and three TDs vs. James Madison. Senior Jimmy Giansante (Jefferson Hills, Pa.; 6-2, 200) ranked fourth on the squad in both catches (31) and receiving yards (306) last season to average 20.4 yards/game and 9.9 yds/reception. Expect junior Jared Allison (Cliffwood, N.J.) to be a key receiver to watch this season. The 5-8, 173 pound wideout totaled
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200 receiving yards and one score on 20 catches in 2013. That was part of 555 all-purpose yards in which he also recorded 19 carries for 118 yards and 12 kickoff returns for 237 yards. Allison was a triple threat at Lehigh with 119 all-purpose yards – 57 rushing, 21 receiving and 41 kick return. Classmate Mike DeTroia (Barnegat, N.J.; 6-3, 206) played in 13 of 15 games last season and caught seven passes for a total of 50 yards, including four catches for 26 yards versus William & Mary. Mike Kelly (Merrimack, N.H.; 5-9, 191), another junior, is making the transition from running back to wide receiver. He saw action in 14 games a year ago and had seven carries for 13 yards. Sophomore Kyon Taylor (Springfield, Va.; 5-11, 178) saw action in 13 games last season but did not record a catch. In the spring game, he led all ‘Cats with six catches for 77 yards, and that included a 22-yard TD. Other wide receivers to watch include sophomores Brian Ferreira (Mansfield, Mass.), Anthony Pante (Manalapan, N.J.) and Mark Accino (Hyde Park, Mass.) as well as redshirt freshmen Max Avin (Coral Springs, Fla.), Chris Redding (Bennington, Vt.), Brian Henry (Newfields, N.H.), and Aaron Lewis-Cenales (Odenton, Md.).
TIGHT ENDS Harold Spears (Perkasie, Pa.) will continue to be the primary option at tight end for the Wildcats; the 6-foot-4, 246 pound senior was a CAA All-Conference Third Team selection the past two years. He totaled 478 yards last season while hauling in four touchdowns on 34 catches – those numbers ranked third on the squad in all three stats. Spears caught a pass 13 of 15 games with multiple catches 11 times, 31.9 receiving yards/game and 14.1 yds/reception. Sophomore Jordan Powell (Forked River, N.J.; 6-3, 241) played all 15 games in 2013 with three catches for 14 yards and one TD. Junior Ekene Nwokoye (Hanover, N.H.), another big target at 6-5, 218, saw action in three games a year ago and has played in five career games.
Bowman
OFFENSIVE LINE In the trenches, the Wildcats boast four players with significant starting experience. Senior co-captain Rob Bowman (Cheshire, Conn.), who checks in a 6-5, 302, has transitioned to left tackle
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after 27 straight starts at right tackle. Mike Coccia (Bethlehem, Pa.), another senior, started 30 consecutive games spanning the 2011-13 seasons before being sidelined by injury the last nine games a year ago. The 6-3, 300 pounder was a CAA All-Conference Third Team honoree as a sophomore in 2012. Tad McNeely (Whitehall, Pa.) and Alexander Morrill (Lebanon, N.H.) stepped into the starting lineup last year as redshirt freshmen. McNeely (6-2, 282) played in 13 of 15 games with 12 starts; he received the starting nod at left guard the initial four games of 2013, then filled in for Coccia at center the last eight games of the season. Morrill (6-2, 305) was inserted into the starting lineup at left guard the fifth game of the year and remained there the rest of the way. The only other ‘Cats with game experience on the offensive line are upperclassmen. Seniors Alex Blane (North Andover, Mass.; five games) and Tim Johnson (Oakdale, Pa.; four games) saw limited action last year, as did juniors George Kallas (Beverly, Mass.; three games), Austin Heter (McKees Rocks, Pa.; three games) and Zach Hundertmark (West Windsor, N.J.; one game). Sophomores Curtis Nealer (Pitman, N.J.) and Andrew Lauderdale (Concord, N.H.) are battling to see game action. Lauderdale made the transition to the offensive line this past spring; last year, he played in six games as a backup tight end and did not catch a pass. The group of offensive linemen also consists of redshirt freshmen Mike Zaloga (Saratoga Springs, N.Y.), Jake Kennedy (Amherst, N.H.) and Will McInerny (Bedford, N.H.).
Kaplan
McNeely
Anderson
Muller DEFENSIVE LINE Cody Muller (Telford, Pa.), who received a medical hardship waiver for a sixth year in 2014, will lead the defensive end rotation as a co-captain after totaling 54 tackles, including 10 for loss and 6.5 sacks, last season. The 6-4, 250 pounder tied for the team lead in sacks and ranked second among defensive linemen in tackles. Brian Ciccone (Manchester, Mass.) took major strides during spring camp in hopes of building on a ’13 campaign that saw him collect 25 tackles. Now standing 6-3, 244, Ciccone was part of the tight end corps in 2011 and ‘12. Robbie Zauck (Ocean City, N.J.; 6-2, 243) is fully recovered from an injury that sidelined him all of last season; he played all 12
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Md.; 6-3, 252) will be relied upon to take on added reps, while younger ends Riley Pritchett (Berwyn, Pa.), Harry Theodhosi (Londonderry, N.H.), Mike Lynch (Nashua, N.H.) and Mike Boryeskne (Sparta, N.J.) will also get a chance to make an impact. Among defensive tackles, senior Matt Kaplan (Franklin, N.H.) returns after registering 36 tackles last season. The 6-1, 302 pounder was credited with seven tackles for a loss, including 6.5 sacks. Veteran DTs Jullian Turner (East Pittsburgh, Pa.) and Rashid Armand (Brooklyn, N.Y.) combined for 52 stops last season, making the middle of the line a strong suit. Turner, a junior who stands 6-1, 300, recorded a tackle 14 of 15 games to finish with 29. Armand (6-1, 293) tallied a tackle in 10 games and totaled 23. Juniors Ryan Welch (Dunstable, Mass.) and Danny Riley (Danielsville, Pa.), sophomore Cam Shorey (Calais, Maine) and redshirt freshman Rick Holt (Portsmouth, N.H.) look to fortify the position.
LINEBACKERS The top two tacklers from a year ago return at the linebacker position. Akil Anderson (Morristown, N.J.; 6-1, 213) led the Wildcats in total tackles (124) to average 8.3 per game and earn a spot on the CAA All-Conference Third Team. Anderson recorded 13.5 tackles for a loss, including 5.5 sacks, and was also credited with six pass breakups. He finished with double-digit tackles five times, including a career-high 13 in the NCAA second round game, won at Maine. Shane McNeely (Whitehall, Pa.; 6-2, 248) ranked second in tackles (120) with a team-high 14 tackles for a loss, including six sacks (which ranked third). The senior was also credited with a team-leading three forced fumbles as well as one fumble recovery and two interceptions. McNeely recorded 7+ tackles 12 of 15 games, including 10 at FBS school Central Michigan and 12 at Albany. DeVaughn Chollette (Scranton, Pa.; 6-0, 233), the third key member of last season’s LB rotation, ranked seventh on the team in total tackles (63) and averaged 5.1 tackles/game in CAA conference games in his first collegiate campaign. He tallied 4+ tackles eight times, including a career-high 12 at William & Mary and seven in the NCAA semifinal at North Dakota State. Sophomores Ryan Farrell (Westwood, Mass.) and Kevin Mc-
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Nally (Cornwall, N.Y.) should bolster the position with another camp under their belts; McNally had six tackles in 12 games while Farrell made five tackles in 11 games. Junior Jesse Arsenault (Berlin, N.H.) as well as redshirt freshmen Antonio Natale (Bridgewater, N.J.) and Odaine Franklyn (White Plains, N.Y.) each look to make positive impressions.
Keith Parkinson (Fort Lauderdale, Fla./18 tackles, two INTs), Tre Williams (Syracuse, N.Y./24 tackles) and Daniel Rowe (Orange, N.J./18 tackles) supply reinforcement at the position. Other players to watch include Eric Burgos (Danvers, Mass.) and Nick Marino (Hudson, N.H.).
Cefalo
DeAndrade CORNERBACKS UNH’s collection of cornerbacks is young but experienced. Casey DeAndrade (East Bridgewater, Mass.) played 14 of 15 games with 13 starts last year as a redshirt freshman while Steven Thames (Fort Washington, Md.) had 12 starts in 14 games. Both Lamar Edmonds (Worcester, Mass.) and Dougie Moss (Huntsville, Ala.) saw action all 15 weeks with Edmonds inserted into the starting lineup four times. DeAndrade (5-11, 199) had an impactful rookie season in which he ranked fourth on the team in tackles (69) and ranked second in the nation with a team-high 20 pass breakups. He also ranked second in interceptions (three) and was credited with a fumble recovery. Thames, a 6-0, 187 pound senior, led the ‘Cats with four interceptions, was second in pass breakups (11) and was also credited with 55 tackles and one forced fumble. Edmonds, a junior standing 5-10 and 192 pounds, posted 38 tackles, 25 solo, with one interception and five pass breakups. Moss notched 16 tackles and should take another step in his development heading into his junior season. Junior Kalil Bailey (Lancaster, Pa.), sophomore Horace Chalstrom (Annapolis, Md.) and redshirt freshmen Geno Miller (Fort Washington, Md.), Patrick Mensah (New City, N.Y.) and Marquis Carr (Naples, Fla.) also figure to see time in the defensive backfield.
SPECIAL TEAMS UNH can win the battle for field position with the punting of senior Brad Prasky (Groton, Mass.) but the Wildcats need to find the successor to placekicker Mike MacArthur, who handled the field goal, PAT and kickoff duties the past four years. Prasky ranked 30th in the nation and fourth in the CAA in punting with an average of 41.3 last season, his first as the Wildcats’ primary punter. He totaled 72 punts for 2,975 yards and recorded 22 punts inside the 20 as well as 17 fair catches. Junior Christian Breda (Needham, Mass.), redshirt freshman Max Pedinoff (Newtown, Pa.) and sophomore Joe Ghiloni (Warwick, N.Y.) will battle for placekicking responsibilities. Breda, the only one with game day experience (four games, all last year), made 2 of 3 PATs last year in three games played; he also had four kickoffs for an average of 53.0 yards.
Prasky
SAFETIES Senior Nick Cefalo (Basking Ridge, N.J.) ranked sixth on the team in tackles (65) and third in pass breakups (nine) last season. He also recorded one interception and two fumble recoveries. Among all returning safeties, junior Hayden Knudson (Alexandria, Va.) topped the charts with 68 tackles while recording one interception, one forced fumble and six pass breakups.
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Name Pos. Cl. Max Avin WR R-Fr. D’Andre Drummond S Fr. Sean Goldrich QB Jr. Kyon Taylor WR So. Jared Allison WR Jr. Trevon Bryant RB Fr. Max Pedinoff K/P R-Fr. Lamar Edmonds CB Jr. Brad Prasky P Sr. Tre Williams S Sr. Adam Riese QB So. Brad Wilson QB R-Fr. Jake Klose WR Fr. Andy Vailas QB Sr. R.J. Harris WR Sr. Nick Cefalo S Sr. Mike DeTroia WR Jr. Brian Ferreira WR So. Trevor Knight QB Fr. Chris McCormick QB So. Daniel Rowe S Jr. Steven Thames CB Sr. Nico Steriti RB Sr. Dougie Moss CB Jr. Mike Kelly WR Jr. Geno Miller DB R-Fr. Dalton Crossan RB So. Casey DeAndrade DB So. Jim Earley RB Sr. Shawn Cavallaro WR/DB Fr. Patrick Mensah DB R-Fr. Jimmy Owens RB Sr. Keith Parkinson S Jr. Cody Rothwell RB R-Fr. Kalil Bailey DB Jr. Morgan Ellman K R-Fr. Chris Redding WR R-Fr. Anthony Pante WR So. Eric Burgos S Jr. Neil O’Connor WR/DB Fr. Horace Chalstrom CB So. Akil Anderson LB Jr. Mark Accino WR So. Dab Ukwuani DE Jr. Marquis Carr CB R-Fr. Hayden Knudson S Jr. Nick Marino DB R-Fr. Donald Goodrich RB R-Fr. Ryan Farrell LB So. Riley Pritchett DE R-Fr. Shane McNeely LB Sr. Tad McNeely OL So. Harry Theodhosi DE Jr. Kyle Reisert DE Fr. Jesse Arsenault LB Jr. Nick Derocher TE Fr. Antonio Natale LB R-Fr. DeVaughn Chollette LB So. Kevin McNally LB So.
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5-11 6-0 6-3 5-11 5-8 5-8 6-0 5-10 6-1 6-3 6-1 6-2 6-2 6-2 6-0 6-2 6-3 6-4 6-0 6-2 6-1 6-0 5-11 5-10 5-9 5-11 5-11 5-11 5-10 5-11 6-0 5-9 6-1 5-10 5-10 6-0 5-8 6-2 5-9 5-11 5-9 6-1 5-11 6-3 5-11 6-0 5-10 5-10 6-1 6-2 6-2 6-2 6-0 6-2 6-0 6-1 6-1 6-0 6-1
188 205 217 185 173 175 229 192 195 200 207 170 175 191 203 199 206 191 180 203 194 187 224 182 191 193 213 199 181 180 188 221 207 188 188 180 170 188 217 176 187 213 190 252 182 211 187 196 221 216 248 282 214 205 205 225 204 233 225
Coral Springs, Fla./Coral Springs Lawrence, Mass./Central Catholic West Haven, Conn./Notre Dame Springfield, Va./Lee Cliffwood, N.J./Matawan Regional St. Augustine, Fla./Pedro Menendez Newtown, Pa./Council Rock North Worcester, Mass./St. Peter-Marian Groton, Mass./Groton-Dunstable Syracuse, N.Y./Christian Brothers Academy Hamilton, N.J./Steinert Costa Mesa, Calif./Estancia Dix Hills, N.Y./Half Hollow Hills West Bedford, N.H./Phillips Academy Odenton, Md./Arundel Basking Ridge, N.J./Ridge Barnegat, N.J./Barnegat Mansfield, Mass./Mansfield Nashua, N.H./Nashua South Winooski, Vt./Berkshire Academy Orange, N.J./Williston Northampton Fort Washington, Md./Riverdale Baptist Toms River, N.J./Toms River East Huntsville, Ala./Columbia Merrimack, N.H./Bishop Guertin Fort Washington, Md./Bishop Ireton Lake Ronkonkoma, N.Y./Sachem North East Bridgewater, Mass./East Bridgewater Hopkinton, N.H./Bishop Brady Hanover, N.H./Hanover New City, N.Y./St. Joseph’s Regional West Deptford, N.J./West Deptford Fort Lauderdale, Fla./Pine Crest Merrimac, Mass./Pentucket Lancaster, Pa./Manheim Township Scotch Plains, N.J./Scotch Plains-Fanwood Bennington, Vt./Burr and Burton Academy Manalapan, N.J./St. John Vianney Danvers, Mass./Danvers Leominster, Mass./Leominster Annapolis, Md./St. Mary’s Morristown, N.J./Morristown Hyde Park, Mass./Charlestown Gaithersburg, Md./Col. Zadok Magruder Naples, Fla./Berkshire School Alexandria, Va./Hayfield Hudson, N.H./Bishop Guertin York, Maine/Cheverus Westwood, Mass./Xaverian Brothers Berwyn, Pa./Conestoga Whitehall, Pa./Allentown Central Catholic Whitehall, Pa./Allentown Central Catholic Londonderry, N.H./Londonderry Plymouth, N.H./Plymouth Regional Berlin, N.H./Berlin Northwood, N.H./Tilton School Bridgewater, N.J./Immaculata Scranton, Pa./West Scranton Cornwall, N.Y./Cornwall
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No. 58 59 60 62 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80 81 82 83 83 84 85 86 87 88 89 90 91 92 93 (D) 93 (K) 94 95 96 97 98 99
2014 NUMERICAL ROSTER
Name Pos. Cl. Jared Kuehl LB Fr. Odaine Franklyn LB R-Fr. Matt Kaplan DT Sr. George Kallas OL Jr. Mike Zaloga OL R-Fr. Tim Johnson OL Sr. Dayne Herron OL Fr. Curtis Nealer OL So. Cyrus Boone DL Fr. Alexander Morrill OL So. Mike Coccia OL Sr. Ryan Sosnak OL Fr. Rick Holt DT R-Fr. Jake Kennedy OL R-Fr. Will McInerny OL R-Fr. Andrew Lauderdale OL So. Alex Blane OL Sr. Zach Hundertmark OL Jr. Rob Bowman (Capt) OL Sr. Austin Heter OL Jr. Cam Shorey DE So. Rory Donovan WR Fr. Jimmy Giansante WR Sr. Brian Henry WR R-Fr. Kieran Presley WR Fr. Aaron Lewis-Cenales WR R-Fr. Brian Ciccone DE Sr. Ekene Nwokoye TE Jr. Jordan Powell TE So. Matt Torrey TE Fr. Harold Spears TE Sr. Rashid Armand DT Jr. Jae’Wuan Horton DE/LB Fr. Jullian Turner DT Jr. Mike Lynch DE R-Fr. Joe Ghiloni P/K So. Mike Boryeskne DE R-Fr. Ryan Welch DT Jr. Cody Muller (Capt) DE Sr. Robbie Zauck DE Sr. Danny Riley DT Jr. Christian Breda K/P Jr.
Ht. 6-1 6-2 6-1 6-2 6-2 6-2 6-4 6-3 6-2 6-2 6-3 6-2 6-4 6-3 6-7 6-6 6-4 6-4 6-5 6-4 6-5 6-5 6-2 5-10 6-0 6-0 6-3 6-5 6-3 6-2 6-4 6-1 6-2 6-1 6-1 5-8 6-1 6-3 6-4 6-2 6-4 6-2
Wt. 210 225 302 300 276 294 285 292 260 299 300 300 282 300 278 254 290 285 302 277 247 200 202 165 175 190 244 218 241 230 246 293 215 300 233 175 215 297 254 246 260 180
Hometown/Last School Plymouth, N.H./Plymouth Regional White Plains, N.Y./Proctor Academy Franklin, N.H./Franklin Beverly, Mass./Beverly Saratoga Springs, N.Y./Christian Brothers Academy Oakdale, Pa./West Allegheny Oak Harbor, Wash./Salisbury School Pitman, N.J./Pitman Stockton, Calif./Lincoln Lebanon, N.H./Lebanon Bethlehem, Pa./Freedom Bethel Park, Pa./Bethel Park Portsmouth, N.H./Portsmouth Amherst, N.H./Souhegan Bedford, N.H./Bedford Concord, N.H./Trinity North Andover, Mass./North Andover West Windsor, N.J./Hun School Cheshire, Conn./Notre Dame McKees Rocks, Pa./Montour Calais, Maine/Phillips Exeter Canton, Mass./Cardinal Spellman Jefferson Hills, Pa./Thomas Jefferson Newfields, N.H./Exeter Amherst, Mass./Loomis-Chaffee Prep Odenton, Md./Arundel Manchester, Mass./Manchester Essex Hanover, N.H./Academy of the New Church Forked River, N.J./Lacey Township Cheshire, Conn./Cheshire Academy Perkasie, Pa./Pennington School Brooklyn, N.Y./Sheepshead Bay Stafford, Va./North Stafford East Pittsburgh, Pa./Woodland Hills Nashua, N.H./Nashua North Warwick, N.Y./Warwick Valley Sparta, N.J./Sparta Dunstable, Mass./Lawrence Academy Telford, Pa./Souderton Ocean City, N.J./Ocean City Danielsville, Pa./Northampton Area Needham, Mass./Dexter
Coaching Staff
Head Coach: Sean McDonnell – 16th year Defensive Coordinator/DBs: John Lyons – Fourth year Offensive Coordinator/QBs: Ryan Carty – Eighth year Tight Ends/NFL & Pro Liaison: Brian Barbato – Seventh year Running Backs/Recruiting Coordinator: Michael Ferzoco – Seventh year Offensive Line: Alex Miller – Fourth year Wide Receivers: Ricky Santos – Second year Safeties: Scott James – Second year Defensive Line: Peter McCarty – First year Linebackers: Garrett Gillick – First year Assistant Defensive Line: Kyle McAllister – First year Assistant Athletic Director for Football Operations: Bobby Callahan – Fourth year Director of Video Operations: James Ventresca – First year Athletic Trainers: Jon Dana – 31st year ; Cindy Michaud – 16th year Strength and Conditioning Coach: Paul Chapman – 13th year
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No. 43 7 42 90 55 1 35 (D) 76 68 94 78 99 8 (O) 39 45 30 16 41 56 85 70 27 28 17 55 81 4 29 9 35 (K) 49 18 59 93 (K) 82 5 48 15 83 66 79 72 91 77 65 62 60 24 73 13 18 46 58 75 84 93 (D) 47 19 74
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Name Pos. Cl. Mark Accino WR So. Jared Allison WR Jr. Akil Anderson LB Jr. Rashid Armand DT Jr. Jesse Arsenault LB Jr. Max Avin WR R-Fr. Kalil Bailey DB Jr. Alex Blane OL Sr. Cyrus Boone DL Fr. Mike Boryeskne DE R-Fr. Rob Bowman (Capt) OL Sr. Christian Breda K/P Jr. Trevon Bryant RB Fr. Eric Burgos S Jr. Marquis Carr CB R-Fr. Shawn Cavallaro WR/DB Fr. Nick Cefalo S Sr. Horace Chalstrom CB So. DeVaughn Chollette LB So. Brian Ciccone DE Sr. Mike Coccia OL Sr. Dalton Crossan RB So. Casey DeAndrade DB So. Mike DeTroia WR Jr. Nick Derocher TE Fr. Rory Donovan WR Fr. D’Andre Drummond S Fr. Jim Earley RB Sr. Lamar Edmonds CB Jr. Morgan Ellman K R-Fr. Ryan Farrell LB So. Brian Ferreira WR So. Odaine Franklyn LB R-Fr. Joe Ghiloni P/K So. Jimmy Giansante WR Sr. Sean Goldrich QB Jr. Donald Goodrich RB R-Fr. R.J. Harris WR Sr. Brian Henry WR R-Fr. Dayne Herron OL Fr. Austin Heter OL Jr. Rick Holt DT R-Fr. Jae’Wuan Horton DE/LB Fr. Zach Hundertmark OL Jr. Tim Johnson OL Sr. George Kallas OL Jr. Matt Kaplan DT Sr. Mike Kelly WR Jr. Jake Kennedy OL R-Fr. Jake Klose WR Fr. Trevor Knight QB Fr. Hayden Knudson S Jr. Jared Kuehl LB Fr. Andrew Lauderdale OL So. Aaron Lewis-Cenales WR R-Fr. Mike Lynch DE R-Fr. Nick Marino DB R-Fr. Chris McCormick QB So. Will McInerny OL R-Fr.
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Ht. 5-11 5-8 6-1 6-1 6-0 5-11 5-10 6-4 6-2 6-1 6-5 6-2 5-8 5-9 5-11 5-11 6-2 5-9 6-0 6-3 6-3 5-11 5-11 6-3 6-1 6-5 6-0 5-10 5-10 6-0 6-1 6-4 6-2 5-8 6-2 6-3 5-10 6-0 5-10 6-4 6-4 6-4 6-2 6-4 6-2 6-2 6-1 5-9 6-3 6-2 6-0 6-0 6-1 6-6 6-0 6-1 5-10 6-2 6-7
Wt. 190 173 213 293 205 188 188 290 260 215 302 180 175 217 182 180 199 187 233 244 300 213 199 206 225 200 205 181 192 180 221 191 225 175 202 217 196 203 165 285 277 282 215 285 294 300 302 191 300 175 180 211 210 254 190 233 187 203 278
Hometown/Last School Hyde Park, Mass./Charlestown Cliffwood, N.J./Matawan Regional Morristown, N.J./Morristown Brooklyn, N.Y./Sheepshead Bay Berlin, N.H./Berlin Coral Springs, Fla./Coral Springs Lancaster, Pa./Manheim Township North Andover, Mass./North Andover Stockton, Calif./Lincoln Sparta, N.J./Sparta Cheshire, Conn./Notre Dame Needham, Mass./Dexter St. Augustine, Fla./Pedro Menendez Danvers, Mass./Danvers Naples, Fla./Berkshire School Hanover, N.H./Hanover Basking Ridge, N.J./Ridge Annapolis, Md./St. Mary’s Scranton, Pa./West Scranton Manchester, Mass./Manchester Essex Bethlehem, Pa./Freedom Lake Ronkonkoma, N.Y./Sachem North East Bridgewater, Mass./East Bridgewater Barnegat, N.J./Barnegat Northwood, N.H./Tilton School Canton, Mass./Cardinal Spellman Lawrence, Mass./Central Catholic Hopkinton, N.H./Bishop Brady Worcester, Mass./St. Peter-Marian Scotch Plains, N.J./Scotch Plains-Fanwood Westwood, Mass./Xaverian Brothers Mansfield, Mass./Mansfield White Plains, N.Y./Proctor Academy Warwick, N.Y./Warwick Valley Jefferson Hills, Pa./Thomas Jefferson West Haven, Conn./Notre Dame York, Maine/Cheverus Odenton, Md./Arundel Newfields, N.H./Exeter Oak Harbor, Wash./Salisbury School McKees Rocks, Pa./Montour Portsmouth, N.H./Portsmouth Stafford, Va./North Stafford West Windsor, N.J./Hun School Oakdale, Pa./West Allegheny Beverly, Mass./Beverly Franklin, N.H./Franklin Merrimack, N.H./Bishop Guertin Amherst, N.H./Souhegan Dix Hills, N.Y./Half Hollow Hills West Nashua, N.H./Nashua South Alexandria, Va./Hayfield Plymouth, N.H./Plymouth Regional Concord, N.H./Trinity Odenton, Md./Arundel Nashua, N.H./Nashua North Hudson, N.H./Bishop Guertin Winooski, Vt./Berkshire Academy Bedford, N.H./Bedford
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No. 57 51 53 31 26 69 23 96 55 67 86 40 32 38 33 8 (K) 87 10 83 50 37 54 12 98 34 20 80 71 89 22 6 21 54 88 92 44 14 95 11 13 64 97
Name Kevin McNally Shane McNeely Tad McNeely Patrick Mensah Geno Miller Alexander Morrill Dougie Moss Cody Muller (Capt) Antonio Natale Curtis Nealer Ekene Nwokoye Neil O’Connor Jimmy Owens Anthony Pante Keith Parkinson Max Pedinoff Jordan Powell Brad Prasky Kieran Presley Riley Pritchett Chris Redding Kyle Reisert Adam Riese Danny Riley Cody Rothwell Daniel Rowe Cam Shorey Ryan Sosnak Harold Spears Nico Steriti Kyon Taylor Steven Thames Harry Theodhosi Matt Torrey Jullian Turner Dab Ukwuani Andy Vailas Ryan Welch Tre Williams Brad Wilson Mike Zaloga Robbie Zauck
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Pos. LB LB OL DB DB OL CB DE LB OL TE WR/DB RB WR S K/P TE P WR DE WR DE QB DT RB S DE OL TE RB WR CB DE TE DT DE QB DT S QB OL DE
Cl. So. Sr. So. R-Fr. R-Fr. So. Jr. Sr. R-Fr. So. Jr. Fr. Sr. So. Jr. R-Fr. So. Sr. Fr. R-Fr. R-Fr. Fr. So. Jr. R-Fr. Jr. So. Fr. Sr. Sr. So. Sr. Jr. Fr. Jr. Jr. Sr. Jr. Sr. R-Fr. R-Fr. Sr.
Ht. 6-1 6-2 6-2 6-0 5-11 6-2 5-10 6-4 6-1 6-3 6-5 5-11 5-9 6-2 6-1 6-0 6-3 6-1 6-0 6-2 5-8 6-2 6-1 6-4 5-10 6-1 6-5 6-2 6-4 5-11 5-11 6-0 6-0 6-2 6-1 6-3 6-2 6-3 6-3 6-2 6-2 6-2
Wt. 225 248 282 188 193 299 182 254 204 292 218 176 221 188 207 229 241 195 175 216 170 205 207 260 188 194 247 300 246 224 185 187 214 230 300 252 191 297 200 170 276 246
Hometown/Last School Cornwall, N.Y./Cornwall Whitehall, Pa./Allentown Central Catholic Whitehall, Pa./Allentown Central Catholic New City, N.Y./St. Joseph’s Regional Fort Washington, Md./Bishop Ireton Lebanon, N.H./Lebanon Huntsville, Ala./Columbia Telford, Pa./Souderton Bridgewater, N.J./Immaculata Pitman, N.J./Pitman Hanover, N.H./Academy of the New Church Leominster, Mass./Leominster West Deptford, N.J./West Deptford Manalapan, N.J./St. John Vianney Fort Lauderdale, Fla./Pine Crest Newtown, Pa./Council Rock North Forked River, N.J./Lacey Township Groton, Mass./Groton-Dunstable Amherst, Mass./Loomis-Chaffee Prep Berwyn, Pa./Conestoga Bennington, Vt./Burr and Burton Academy Plymouth, N.H./Plymouth Regional Hamilton, N.J./Steinert Danielsville, Pa./Northampton Area Merrimac, Mass./Pentucket Orange, N.J./Williston Northampton Calais, Maine/Phillips Exeter Bethel Park, Pa./Bethel Park Perkasie, Pa./Pennington School Toms River, N.J./Toms River East Springfield, Va./Lee Fort Washington, Md./Riverdale Baptist Londonderry, N.H./Londonderry Cheshire, Conn./Cheshire Academy East Pittsburgh, Pa./Woodland Hills Gaithersburg, Md./Col. Zadok Magruder Bedford, N.H./Phillips Academy Dunstable, Mass./Lawrence Academy Syracuse, N.Y./Christian Brothers Academy Costa Mesa, Calif./Estancia Saratoga Springs, N.Y./Christian Brothers Academy Ocean City, N.J./Ocean City
Coaching Staff
Head Coach: Sean McDonnell – 16th year Defensive Coordinator/DBs: John Lyons – Fourth year Offensive Coordinator/QBs: Ryan Carty – Eighth year Tight Ends/NFL & Pro Liaison: Brian Barbato – Seventh year Running Backs/Recruiting Coordinator: Michael Ferzoco – Seventh year Offensive Line: Alex Miller – Fourth year Wide Receivers: Ricky Santos – Second year Safeties: Scott James – Second year Defensive Line: Peter McCarty – First year Linebackers: Garrett Gillick – First year Assistant Defensive Line: Kyle McAllister – First year Assistant Athletic Director for Football Operations: Bobby Callahan – Fourth year Director of Video Operations: James Ventresca – First year Athletic Trainers: Jon Dana – 31st year ; Cindy Michaud – 16th year Strength and Conditioning Coach: Paul Chapman – 13th year
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THE 2014 UNH WILDCATS Mark ACCINO
Akil ANDERSON
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Sophomore // Wide Receiver 5-11 // 190 // Hyde Park, Mass.
Junior // Linebacker 6-1 // 213 // Morristown, N.J.
Personal The son of Jean and Rosenie Accino... born 2-5-94 in Boston, Mass.
Personal The son of Robin Lewis... born 10-29-93 in Newark, N.J.
Wildcat Career 2013 – Made transition to wide receiver ... did not see game action. 2012 Redshirt season as defensive back.
Wildcat Career 2013 – CAA All-Conference Third Team... College Sports Madness AllConference Third Team... College Sports Madness CAA Defensive Player of the Week (10/12)... played in all 15 games with 13 starts... team-high 124 tackles (67-57–124) to average 8.3 per game... second on the squad with 13.5 tackles for a loss, including 5.5 sacks... also credited with six pass breakups... double-digit tackles five times, including career-high 13 tackles (1-12–13) in NCAA second round at Maine (12/07)... personal-best 12 solo tackles at Lehigh (09/28)... 10 tackles in NCAA quarterfinal at Southeastern Louisiana (12/14) and NCAA semifinal at North Dakota State (12/20)... career-high two sacks at William & Mary (11/02). 2012 – Played in 11 games as reserve linebacker and on special teams, making 14 tackles (eight solo) with one pass breakup and a fumble recovery. 2011 – Redshirt season.
Before UNH Played WR at Charlestown High School... 2010 and 2011 team captain... 2010 and 2011 team MVP... 2010 and 2011 Boston North All-Conference WR... member of the National Honor Society.
Jared ALLISON
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Junior // Wide Receiver 5-8 // 173 // Cliffwood, N.J. Personal The son of W. Frankie and Tricia Allison... born 4-1-93 in Red Bank, N.J.
Before UNH Played for coach Chris Hull at Morristown High School... senior captain on the 2010 North II Group III state champion.... finished senior campaign with 85 tackles, two forced fumbles, 16 passes defended and one interception... on offense, caught 23 passes for 476 yards and three TDs... Group 3 All-State First Team, All-Conference First Team and All-Morris County on defense.
Wildcat Career 2013 – Played in all 15 games with three starts... compiled 555 all-purpose yards; 37 yards per game... 20 receptions for 200 yards and one TD... 19 rushes for 100 yards; 6.2 yards per carry... had 12 kick returns for 237 yards; 19.8 yards per return... also completed both pass attempts with a 29-yard TD at Towson (10/05) and 15-yard completion vs. Villanova (10/19)... career highs in both catches (six) and receiving yards (56), as well as one TD, vs. Villanova... also had six receptions (for 37 yds) vs. William & Mary (11/02)... season-long 28-yd catch at Stony Brook (10/26)... career highs in carries (five), rushing yards (57) and all-purpose yards (119: 21 receiving; 41 kick return) at Lehigh (09/28). 2012 – Played in 11 games... three receptions for 50 yards and six rushes for 51 yards... two kick returns for 72 yards with a career-long of 62 yards in win at Georgia State... first career kick return for 20 yards in loss at ODU... ran for a 30-yard TD on first collegiate touch in win vs CCSU. 2011 – Redshirt season. Before UNH Four-year starter at Matawan Regional High School for coach Joe Martucci ... as senior captain, named to National Football Foundation MSG Varsity All-Metro Second Team as DB... Super 100 All-State Team... Class A Offensive Player of Year... Old Spice Red Zone Player of Year as junior and senior... N.J. All-State North vs. South Offensive MVP... as junior, All-State Second Team offense, All-Shore First Team offense, All-Monmouth First Team offense... Monmouth County Player of Year... Liberty Division Player of Year... team captain during junior campaign... as sophomore, received Big Time Football Showcase Fastest Man award by posting a 4.37 40-yard dash.
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THE 2014 UNH WILDCATS Rashid ARMAND
Max Avin
90
1
Junior // Defensive Tackle 6-1 // 293 // Brooklyn, N.Y. Personal The son of Yves Armand and Twanna Bolden... born 8-4-93 in Brooklyn, N.Y. Wildcat Career 2013 – Played 15 games at defensive tackle... 23 tackles (11-12–23)... matched personal best of three tackles three times – vs. URI (10/12), at Albany (11/16) and in the NCAA first round vs. Lafayette (11/30)... first career sack vs. Lafayette... recorded at least one tackle 13 of 15 games, including each of the first 10. 2012 –Played in four games at defensive tackle... four tackles (two solo)... set career high with three tackles in win over CCSU. 2011 – Redshirt season.
Freshman (R) // Wide Receiver 5-11 // 188 // Coral Springs, Fla. Wildcat Career 2013 – Redshirt season. Before UNH Finished a great career at Coral Springs by being selected to the Broward County Athletic Association All-Star Game, where he competed for the North Squad... recorded 25 receptions for 515 yards and 12 touchdowns to go along with five rushing scores as senior... named Broward County Honorable Mention by the Miami Herald and South Florida Sun-Sentinel... as a junior in 2011, made 32 receptions for 557 yards and five TDs and was subsequently tabbed All-Broward County Honorable Mention by both the Miami Herald and the Sun-Sentinel... nominated on three separate occasions as the Sun-Sentinel Player of the Week in Broward County.
Before UNH Team captain as DT and OL for Sheepshead Bay High School... named to 2010 N.Y. Post All-Boro and All-City Teams… ‘10 PSAL MVP ScholarAthlete… tabbed to Brooklyn Football Coaches Association Big 44 Senior All-Star Team… 2010-11 Sheepshead Bay H.S. “Top Male Athlete of the Year”… H.S. Wall of Fame recipient… member of “Senior Arista” Chapter of the National Honor Society… 2009 Sheepshead Bay H.S. best lineman ... three-time varsity academic award winner (2009-11)… selected to the 2006 Atlanta Falcons “The Big Ticket” Youth Football Classic all-star game... defensive player of the year for North Clayton Patriots U-12 team, ’06 metro Atlanta champions.
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THE 2014 UNH WILDCATS Kalil BAILEY
Alex BLANE
35
76
Junior // Cornerback
Senior // Offensive Line 6-4 // 290 // North Andover, Mass.
5-10 // 188 // Lancaster, Pa. Personal The son of Bart and Janine Bailey... born 9-5-93 in Teaneck, N.J.
Personal The son of Alex and Susan Blane... born 4-5-92 in North Andover, Mass.
Wildcat Career 2013 – Played in seven games, including two NCAA tournament games... made one tackle in NCAA first round against Lafayette. 2012 – Saw action in three games... made first career tackle in first college game, a win at Holy Cross. 2011 – Redshirt season.
Wildcat Career 2013 – CAA Academic All-Conference Team... played in five games, including three straight at Towson (10/15), vs. URI (10/12) and vs. Villanova (10/19). 2012 – CAA Commissioner’s Academic Award... CAA Academic All-Conference Team... saw action in four games as reserve offensive lineman. 2011 – CAA Commissioner’s Academic Award... CAA Academic All-Conference Team... provided depth on offensive line... saw action in Villanova game. 2010 –Redshirt season as defensive lineman.
Before UNH Standout career at Manheim Township for coach Mike Melnyk... honorable mention All Lebanon-Lancaster League as a defensive back as junior and senior... also lettered in track... All Lebanon-Lancaster League in the 100-meter dash... track team captain during senior year... posted impressive numbers of 4.57 seconds in the 40-yard dash and 35.8 inches in the vertical jump... as junior, finished fourth in league in the 100 meter and fifth in high jump.
Before UNH Played OL/DL at North Andover H.S. for coach John Rafferty... two-year starter was named pre-season All-Massachusetts All-Star by “ESPN Rise Magazine”... feted as All-Cape Ann selection and awarded school’s Coaches Award... three-sport captain, also lettering in lacrosse and basketball for the Scarlet Knights... All-Cape Ann lacrosse player in junior year.
Michael BORYESKNE
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Freshman (R) // Linebacker 6-1 // 215 // Sparta, N.J. Wildcat Career 2013 – Redshirt season. Before UNH Was a team captain and three-year starter at Sparta... helped guide Sparta to a 9-2 record and state Group 3 runner-up finish as senior in 2012... amassed 87 tackles and ranked third in the Garden State with 14 sacks... added two interceptions, three forced fumbles and a safety... named All-State Group 3 First Team, All-West Jersey First Team, New Jersey Herald First Team and NJAC All-Conference First Team... carried the ball 33 times for 306 yards (9.3 yards/carry) with two touchdowns... tacked on nine receptions for 169 yards (18.7 yards/catch) and a pair of TDs.
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THE 2014 UNH WILDCATS Rob BOWMAN
Christian BREDA
78 captain
99
Junior // Kicker/Punter 6-2 // 180 // Needham, Mass.
Senior // Offensive Line 6-5 // 288 // Cheshire, Conn. Personal The son of Pat and Terry Bowman ... born 7-29-92 in Cheshire, Conn.
Personal The son of Gary and Sandy Breda... born 7-19-92 in Natick, Mass.
Wildcat Career 2013 – CAA Academic All-Conference Team... started all 15 games at right tackle... helped pave the way for an offense ranked third in the CAA in both scoring (30.8 points/game) and rushing (192.9 yards/game)... offense also ranked fourth in total offense (432.4 yards/game) and passing (239.5 yards/ game). 2012 – CAA Commissioner’s Academic Award... started all 12 games at right tackle ... integral part of offense that ranked second in CAA in scoring offense (34.1 points/game), total offense (451.5 yards/game) and first downs (22.1/game) while placing third in rushing offense (220.8 yards/game) and passing offense (230.8 yards/game) ... league-best red zone offense (94%). 2011 –Served as backup offensive tackle... played in five games. 2010 –Redshirt season.
Wildcat Career 2013 – Saw action in three games: vs. Colgate (09/14), vs. URI (10/12) and in the NCAA first round game vs. Lafayette (11/30)... 2-for-3 on PAT attempts... first career point with a PAT vs. URI... other successful PAT was vs. Lafayette... also had four kickoffs for an average of 53.0 yards (team average was 56.4). 2012 – Did not see game action. 2011 – Redshirt season. Before UNH Was a three-time varsity letterman in crew and was captain his junior and senior years at Dexter... was ranked 81st in the nation by Kohl’s Kicking... kicked the first field goal in Dexter football program history.
Before UNH An OL/DL starter at Notre Dame H.S... guided school to 11-1 record, Class L State Championship & No. 1 ranking as senior... named to the SCC AllConference Team, Walter Camp All-Connecticut Team, and All-Area First Team on offense & All-State First Team on defense by the New Haven Register... All-State DL by Head Coaches Association... led SCC Class L defensive tackles in tackles and in sacks/yards lost (10/46)... also lettered in lacrosse.
Eric Burgos
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Junior // Safety 5-9 // 217 // Danvers, Mass. Personal The son of Jonseth and Carmen Rivera... born 12-19-92 in Cambridge, Mass. Wildcat Career 2013 – Played in one game – against URI (10/12). Before UNH Played for coach John Sullivan at Danvers High School... was senior captain and leading rusher for Falcons in 2009... ran for 184 yards and three TDs in 20-0 victory over Manchester-Essex.
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THE 2014 UNH WILDCATS Marquis Carr
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Freshman (R) // Defensive Back 5-11 // 182 // Naples, Fla. Personal The son of Isreal Carr and Kashana Grier... born 6-12-94 in Naples, Fla. Wildcat Career 2013 – Redshirt season. Before UNH 2012 1st Team All-New England Football... in 2013, second place 4x100 Penn Relays Prep School Division and first place 110M Hurdles & 4x100 New-England Prep School DII... 2013 New England Prep School DII Champions Track & Field... 2011 Naples Daily News All-Conference defensive back... in 2012 track, named to CCAC 1st Team following CCAC first place triple jump & 110-meter hurdles... second place Regional 110m hurdles... state qualifier 110m hurdles.
Nick CEFALO
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Senior // Safety 6-2 // 199 // Basking Ridge, N.J. Personal The son of Andrew and Robin Cefalo... born 9-23-91 in Morristown, N.J. Wildcat Career 2013 – CAA Academic All-Conference Team... CFPA Punt Returner Performer of the Week (11/30)... played all 15 games with 14 starts... ranked sixth on the team with 66 total tackles, including 1.5 for a loss... recovered two fumbles... recorded one interception – at Stony Brook (10/26)... credited with nine pass breakups... team leader in punt returns (13), punt return yardage (126) and punt return average (9.7)... career-long 86-yard punt return for a TD in the NCAA first round vs. Lafayette (11/30)... career-high eight tackles (4-4–8) at Albany (11/16)... at least one tackle every game with 4+ tackles 12 times, including 3 of 4 NCAA tourney games... personal-best five solo tackles (six overall) vs. Colgate (09/14)... seven tackles (3-4–7) at Towson (10/05). 2012 – CAA Academic All-Conference Team... CAA Commissioner’s Academic Award... started all 12 games; first four starts at ‘whip’ safety and last eight starts at free safety after season-ending injury to starter Chris Beranger… notched 44 tackles (30 solo) with two tackles for loss, two interceptions and tied for team lead with five pass breakups… season-high six tackles in four games (ODU, URI, W&M, Towson)… CFPA Defensive Back of Week Honorable Mention for performance in win vs CCSU; contributed first two career interceptions against CCSU to go along with four solo tackles. 2011 – One of only two true freshmen (Shane McNeely) to see action... played in five games, recording three tackles (all solo)... made his first career tackle in collegiate debut vs Villanova. Before UNH Played post-graduate season at Cheshire (Conn.) Academy... set state record by returning five INTs for TDs... All-Colonial League and All-New England; led region in receiving and interceptions... captained Cheshire basketball team... three-year starter at Ridge High School... named All-State First Team and All-County First Team by Newark Star Ledger and First Team All-Area by Courier News... as senior, named Somerset County Player of the Year and Courier News Male Athlete of the Year... career 46 receptions for 1,010 yards and 15 touchdowns and 778 yards rushing on 113 carries with four TDs... tallied seven interceptions, returning one for a touchdown, seeing time as both a cornerback and a free safety.
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THE 2014 UNH WILDCATS Horace CHALSTROM
Brian CICCONE
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Sophomore // Cornerback 5-9 // 187 // Annapolis, Md.
Senior // Defensive End 6-3 // 244 // Manchester, Mass.
Personal The son of Harry and Amy Chalstrom... born 12-28-92 in Arlington, Va.
Personal The son of Tony and Pam Ciccone... born 10-10-91 in Beverly, Mass.
Wildcat Career 2013 – Played in nine games, including one NCAA tournament game (first round vs. Lafayette, 11/30)... six tackles, including five solo... first career tackle vs. Colgate (09/14)... career-high three tackles vs. URI (10/12)... two tackles vs. Lafayette. 2012 – Redshirt season.
Wildcat Career 2013 – CAA Academic All-Conference Team... made the transition from tight end to defensive end prior to the start of the season... played in all 15 games... recorded 25 total tackles (19-6–25), including three for a loss... credited with one pass breakup (at Stony Brook, 10/26)... career-high five tackles (2-3–5) at Towson (10/05)... first career tackle vs. Colgate (09/14)... four tackles in the regular-season finale vs. Maine (11/23)... three tackles in NCAA first round vs. Lafayette (11/30). 2012 – CAA Academic All-Conference Team... CAA Commissioner’s Academic Award... saw action in all 12 games, including two starts… caught three passes for 42 yards and a touchdown… made first career TD catch for 18 yards (from Andy Vailas) versus Towson. 2011 – CAA Academic All-Conference Team... appeared in 10 games... started season as defensive end before switching to tight end after second game... made one catch for two yards vs. Villanova... made two tackles as DE in season opener at Toledo... switched to DE during spring camp. 2010 – CAA Commissioner’s Academic Award... redshirt season as TE... suffered leg injury during Blue-White fall game.
Before UNH Played DB and RB at St. Mary’s High School... captain of football and track & field team... as senior, All-Conference MIAA B & All-County in football ... also All-Conference as junior... All-Conference MIAA B in track & field ... member of 2008 MIAA B conference champions.
DeVaughn CHOLLETTE
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Sophomore // Linebacker 6-0 // 233 // Scranton, Pa.
Before UNH Three-time All-Commonwealth Conference at Manchester Essex H.S... league co-MVP as a senior... amassed over 3,600 total yards and 50 touchdowns as WR, TE and RB... as senior captain, rushed for 887 yards and 13 TDs, and tacked on 441 receiving yards and seven TDs.
Personal The son of Erica Chollette ... born 1-15-94 in Brooklyn, N.Y. Wildcat Career 2013 – Played in all 15 games with one start – at Towson (10/05)... totalled 63 tackles (40-23–63), including 4.5 for a loss... averaged 4.2 tackles/game overall and 5.1/game in CAA conference games... credited with two pass breakups and one forced fumble... first tackle in his collegiate debut at Central Michigan (09/07)... eight games with 4+ tackles, including career-high 12 (5-7–12) at William & Mary (11/02)... seven tackles in NCAA semifinal at North Dakota State (12/20)... seven tackles, including two for a loss, at Stony Brook (10/26). 2012 – Redshirt season. Before UNH A four-year starter and senior team captain at West Scranton High School ... LB/RB racked up more than 300 career tackles... as a junior in 2010, he led the team to a 9-3 record, a second-place finish in the Lackawanna Football Conference and a berth in the state playoffs... finished the season with 92 tackles, three forced fumbles and an interception while rushing for over 700 yards (5.3 yards/carry)... All-Lackawanna First Team in 2010 and 2011 ... as a senior in 2011, finished fourth in the league with 80 tackles with three sacks and two forced fumbles; recorded four games with double-digit tackles, highlighted by a season-high 15 vs. Delaware Valley... on offense, rushed for over 550 yards, averaged 5.2 yards/carry... represented the East team as a linebacker in the East-West All-Star Game... also a varsity wrestler and member of the track team... finalist for the 2011 Fiore Cesare Award and Scholarship (recognizing outstanding play and academic achievement in the Lackawanna Football Conference)... honor roll every quarter.
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THE 2014 UNH WILDCATS Mike COCCIA
70
Senior // Offensive Line 6-3 // 300 // Bethlehem, Pa.
Dalton CROSSAN
27
Sophomore // Running Back 5-11 // 213 // Lake Ronkonkoma, N.Y.
Personal The son of Silvio and Robin Coccia... born 7-23-92 in Easton, Pa.
Personal The son of Michael and Susan Crossan... born 2-25-94 in Stony Brook, N.Y.
Wildcat Career 2013 – Started at center the first six weeks of the season before incurring a season-ending shoulder injury... started 30 consecutive games at center before missing the Oct. 26 game at Stony Brook. 2012 – All-CAA Third Team... College Sports Madness All-CAA Third Team... started all 12 games at center... part of offense that ranked second in CAA in scoring offense, total offense and first downs while placing third in rushing offense and passing offense... league-best red zone offense (94%). 2011 – Started all 12 games at center. 2010 – Redshirt season.
Wildcat Career 2013 – CAA Academic All-Conference Team... CAA Rookie of the Week (10/19 and 11/16)... CFPA Kickoff Returner Performer of the Week (11/16)... Played in 14 of 15 games; did not play the season opener at Central Michigan... fourth on the team in all-purpose yards (930)... team-leading 12.0 yards per carry with 32 rushes for 385 yards, including a season long of 59 yards vs URI (10/12)... 12 catches for 118 yards (9.8/catch)... team highs in kickoff returns (18), kickoff return yardage (427) and kickoff return average (23.7)... six total TDs (rush-4, receive-1, kick return-1)... 100+ all-purpose yards five times, including season-high 185 (rush-51; kick return-134) at Albany (11/16); 93-yard kickoff return for a TD and 51-yd rushing TD that game... 131 all-purpose yards in NCAA first round vs. Lafayette (11/30); season highs in both rushing yards (84) and receiving yards (30) that game... season-high seven carries (for 81 yards) in collegiate debut vs. Colgate (09/14)... 103 allpurpose yards (rush-41; receive-16; return-46) vs. Villanova (10/19). 2012 – CAA Academic All-Conference Team... CAA Commissioner’s Academic Award... redshirt season.
Before UNH Three-year letterwinner as OL/DL at Freedom H.S... paved way for two AllState running backs... All-Conference First Team and All-Area First Team as a senior... selected to play in the Pa. East-West Shrine Game & Big 33 All-Star Game... as junior, compiled 45 tackles and 10 sacks, earning AllArea Second Team honors... also lettered in basketball.
Before UNH Co-winner of Hansen Award as best player on Long Island after senior year at Sachem North H.S... All-State Second Team, All-Metro First Team (MSG Varsity), All-Long Island First Team, All-County First Team and All-Division First Team... carried 208 times for 2,016 yards, averaged 10.43 yards/carry, fifth all-time at Sachem North... set school record as junior by averaging 12.14 yards/carry... ranked 10th all-time in Suffolk County history and No. 11 in L.I. history in rushing yards... ranked No. 9 in L.I. single-season rushing yardage, No. 8 in county history and fifth all-time in points scored on L.I. (434)... tallied 230 single-season points and scored 72 career TDs to rank fifth all-time in L.I. history... his 38 TDs as senior were fourth all-time on L.I... a nationallyranked lacrosse player who was second in scoring on L.I. as a junior... was offered a full scholarship to play lax at the University of Michigan.
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THE 2014 UNH WILDCATS Casey DeANDRADE
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Junior // Wide Receiver 6-3 // 206 // Barnegat, N.J.
Sophomore // Defensive Back 5-11 // 199 // East Bridgewater, Mass. Personal The son of John and Mariellen DeAndrade... born 2-15-94 in Brockton, Mass. Wildcat Career 2013 – CAA Academic All-Conference Team... College Sports Madness AllConference Third Team... CAA Rookie of the Week (11/23)... College Sports Madness CAA Defensive Player of the Week (11/23)... played in 14 of 15 games with 13 starts... did not play vs. Villanova (10/19)... ranked fourth on the team with a total of 69 tackles (49 solo)... team-leading 20 pass breakups that led the CAA and ranked No. 2 in the nation... second on the team with three interceptions... at least one tackle every game with 5+ tackles eight times... season-high seven tackles in regular-season finale vs. Maine (11/23)... six tackles five times, including collegiate debut at Central Michigan (09/07) and NCAA second round at Maine (12/07)... season-high four pass breakups at William & Mary (11/02)... first career interception vs. James Madison (11/09). 2012 – CAA Academic All-Conference Team... redshirt season. Before UNH Senior captain at East Bridgewater H.S... twice named All-Scholastic by Boston Globe and Boston Herald... 2011 Division 4 Player of the Year... three-time Brockton Enterprise All-Scholastic... 2010 Defensive Player of the Year... 2011 Offensive Player of the Year... ESPN Boston All-State Team defensive back... WATD South Shore League Player of the Year award (twice)... three-time South Shore League All-Star... amassed 62 TDs on 2,912 yards rushing, 1,135 yards receiving and intercepted 11 passes in career... school record holder in winter track 55-meter dash... Division 4 State Relay Championship Team member... two-year captain on the baseball team ... South Shore League All-Star in 2010 and 2011.
Personal The son of Mike and Lois DeTroia... born 6-12-93 in Barnegat, N.J. Wildcat Career 2013 – Played in 13 games; DNP the first two games... seven catches for 50 yards for an average of 7.1 yards/catch... career highs in catches (four) and yards (26) at William & Mary (11/02)... career-long catch of 15 yards at Albany (11/16). 2012 – Played in five games... one catch for three yards – at Georgia State. Before UNH Finished senior season with 62 receptions for 931 yards and 11 touchdowns, including a 98-yard scoring catch... compiled eight interceptions from the safety position... helped guide Barnegat High School to its most wins and first playoff berth in school history and was elected All-State First Team, All-N.J. Group 2 First Team, All-Shore First Team and a member of the N.J. Super 100 Team... holds Barnegat H.S. career and season records for catches, receiving yards, touchdown catches and interceptions.
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Senior // Running Back 5-10 // 181 // Hopkinton, N.H. Personal The son of Daniel and Nancy Earley... born 2-19-92 in Hanover, N.H. Wildcat Career 2013 – Played in two games – home opener vs. Colgate (09/14) and at home vs. URI (10/12) ... three rushes for seven yards (2.3 yards/carry)... seasonlong five-yard run vs. Colgate. 2012 – Had first career carry in win over CCSU. 2011 – Did not see game action. Before UNH Played for coach Greg Roberts at Bishop Brady High School... also lettered in hockey and baseball for Green Giants... during senior year, football team was state runner-up in 2008... member of state championship football team and state runner-up hockey team as freshman.
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THE 2014 UNH WILDCATS Lamar EDMONDS
Ryan FARRELL
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Junior // Cornerback 5-10 // 192 // Worcester, Mass. Personal The son of Marcie Merkel... born 12-15-92 in Worcester, Mass. Wildcat Career 2013 – CAA Academic All-Conference Team... played all 15 games with four starts... 38 tackles (25 solo/13 assisted) with at least one tackle in 13 of 15 games... five pass breakups, including two in consecutive games at William & Mary (11/02) and vs. James Madison (11/09)... career-high eight tackles (5-3-8) at Stony Brook (10/26)... first career interception at SBU... seven tackles (6-1-7) one week earlier vs. Villanova (10/19). 2012 – CAA Academic All-Conference Team... appeared in all 12 games ... made 12 tackles (nine solo) with a forced fumble and a blocked kick... blocked PAT in fourth quarter of 44-40 win over Richmond... notched first career forced fumble (recovered by Akil Anderson) on opening kickoff at Old Dominion. 2011 – CAA Academic All-Conference Team... redshirt season. Before UNH Played for coach Tom Hendrickson at St. Peter-Marian Jr.-Sr. High School ... named Central Mass. Football All-Star DB in 2009 and ‘10... served as captain of football team during senior season... as junior, led state with nine interceptions... also lettered in track... track team captain as senior... captured Central Mass. outdoor track 100m spring coach’s award as junior... finished third in 4x100m relay in indoor track all-state games as junior.
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Sophomore // Linebacker 6-1 // 221 // Westwood, Mass. Personal The son of William and Pamela Farrell... born 3-15-94 in Westwood, Mass. .. father, William, is a former UNH football captain... grandfather, Jack, played football and baseball at Boston College... grandfather, William Gatyas, played football at Rutgers. Wildcat Career 2013 – Played in 11 of 15 games... recorded five tackles... first career tackle in his debut, the season opener at Central Michigan (09/07)... tallied one tackle each of the first two playoff games – vs. Lafayette (11/30) and at Maine (12/07). 2012 – CAA Academic All-Conference Team... redshirt season. Before UNH Played WR/DB for Xaverian Brothers in Westwood, Mass... was elected captain as a senior, but missed season due to injury... recorded 60 tackles, including three for loss, collected one sack, snared three interceptions and posted 10 pass breakups in junior season... a leader of the defensive secondary on one of the top-10 teams in Massachusetts... member of 2009 Division 1 Super Bowl champion team... also a two-year letter winner as a wing on Xaverian’s state-ranked hockey team & senior captain... member of Super 8 qualifying hockey squad.
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THE 2014 UNH WILDCATS Odaine FRANKLYN
Jimmy GIANSANTE
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Freshman (R) // Linebacker 6-2 // 225 // White Plains, N.Y. Personal The son of Augustus Franklyn and Annie Walker... born 3-2-94 in Montego Bay, Jamaica. Wildcat Career 2013 – Redshirt season. Before UNH Played a post-grad season at Proctor Academy in Andover, N.H., following a successful career at White Plains High School... led Proctor to an 8-1 record and Evergreen League Championship before his team fell short against Suffield Academy in the Norm Walker Bowl... garnered All-Evergreen First Team recognition after notching 48 tackles... offensively scored three touchdowns on 17 carries, totaling 178 rushing yards... at White Plains H.S., was a 2011 Preseason Journal News Section 1 Super Team selection and, following that campaign, was lauded as an All-Section Honorable Mention, AllState Honorable Mention and Journal News First Team member... recipient of the Art Monk Character and Leadership Award and the Glen D. Loucks Memorial Award.
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Sophomore // Kicker/Punter 5-8 // 175 // Warwick, N.Y.
Senior // Wide Receiver 6-2 // 202 // Jefferson Hills, Pa. Personal The son of Jim and Shari Giansante... born 2-4-92 in Pittsburgh, Pa. Wildcat Career 2013 – Played all 15 games, including 13 starts... caught 31 passes for 306 yards, averaging 20.4 yards per game and 9.9 yds/reception... scored two touchdowns, both vs. Maine (11/23 & 12/07)... career-long 43-yard catch vs. James Madison (11/09)... season-high 61 yds in the NCAA second round at Maine (12/07)...career-high five catches (for 36 yds) at William & Mary (11/02)... three catches (for 19 yds) in NCAA quarterfinal at Southeastern Louisiana (12/14)... recorded a catch in 13 of 15 games. 2012 – CAA Commissioner’s Academic Award... played in eight games, including seven starts… made 14 catches for 200 yards for an average of 25.0 yards/game… averaged 14.3 yards/catch with season-long reception of 30 yards at Georgia State (10/06)… season-high four catches and career-best 65 yards at Georgia State… also four catches (for 55 yards) at URI. 2011 – Played all 12 games, including two starts... 11 catches for 152 yards and three TDs... averaged 13.8 yards/reception and 12.7 yards/game... season-long catch of 31 yards vs. Villanova (10/08)... season highs in both catches (three) and receiving yards (58) in that game... 10-yard TD catch in win over Maine (11/19)... 27-yard TD reception in win over Holy Cross (10/01)... first career catch went for nine yards at Lehigh (09/10). 2010 – Redshirt season. Before UNH Played WR/DB at Thomas Jefferson High School under head coach Bill Cherpak... three-year starter for Jaguars, catching 53 passes for 1,234 yards and 14 touchdowns in senior season... team posted impressive 42-2 mark during his career, winning the WPIAL and PIAA Class AAA championships in 2007 and 2008... named All-WPIAL Big 7 First-Team as wide receiver... selected to the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Fabulous 22... also lettered in track & field and basketball.
Personal The son of David and Giselle Ghiloni... born 3-28-94 in Warwick, N.Y. Wildcat Career 2013 – Did not see game action. 2012 – Redshirt season. Before UNH High school captain at Warwick Valley... named All-Section Honorable Mention his senior season.
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THE 2014 UNH WILDCATS Sean GOLDRICH
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Junior // Quarterback 6-3 // 217 // West Haven, Conn. Personal The son of Judd Goldrich... born 7-6-93 in New York, N.Y. Wildcat Career 2013 – New England Gold Helmet Award (10/19)... CFPA National QB Performer of the Week (12/07)... played in 14 of 15 games, including eight starts... started three of four NCAA playoff games... four consecutive starts spanning 10/12 to 11/02... led the team in completions (158), pass attempts (264), passing yards (2,076) and passing TDs (14)... averaged 148.3 pass yards per game and completed 59.8% of passes... pass efficiency rating of 138.10... second on the team in carries (134) and third in both rushing yards (417) and rushing TDs (six)... 29.8 rushing yards/game... also caught one pass for 15 yards (vs. Villanova)... career-high 291 passing yards at Maine (12/07); 16x27, season-high three TDs and 186.46 rating that game... careerhigh 24 completions and season-high 35 pass attempts for 276 yds in NCAA quarterfinal at Southeastern Louisiana (12/14)... also that game, career highs in carries (21), rushing yards (99), rushing TDs (three) – including a careerlong 32-yard rush; the 21 carries marked the highest total by any Wildcat in 2013 (and he matched one week later at North Dakota State)... three other 225+ passing yard games, including 267 in NCAA first round vs. Lafayette (11/30); season-long 60-yd pass that game... season-high 250.33 rating vs. Colgate (09/14) on 5x6 for 80 yds and one TD... 14 carries for 94 yds and one TD vs. URI (10/12)... one week later, had two rushing TDs vs. Villanova, including a 4-yd score with 14 seconds left in the 4th quarter that helped lift UNH to a 29-28 win. 2012 – CAA Academic All-Conference Team… played in nine games, including six starts… won preseason QB battle with Andy Vailas and James Brady for starting job; became first freshman to ever start season opener at QB for UNH on Aug. 30, 2012, at Holy Cross… completed 107 of 180 passes for 1,202 yards with eight TDs and five INTs… averaged 133.6 yards/ game (10th in CAA) and completed 59.4% of passes for pass efficiency of 124.65 (10th in CAA)… compiled 152.9 yards of total offense/game (No. 9 in CAA)… carried 48 times for 174 yards (3.6 yards/carry) and two rushing TDs… averaged 19.3 rushing yards/game with season-long 17-yard scamper at Holy Cross… career-long pass went for 79 yards (TD) to Harold Spears at Maine… CAA Rookie of Week after going 21 of 31 for 193 yards and two TDs to go along with 10 rushes for 71 yards in collegiate debut – a win at Holy Cross… injured on second play from scrimmage in week 2 at Minnesota… returned to starting role at Maine (Oct. 20) and was named CAA Rookie of Week for second time after going 18-for-39 for 283 yards and career-high four touchdowns… also earned College Sports Journal Offensive Freshman of Week and CFPA QB Performer of Week Honorable Mention for that performance. 2011 – Redshirt season.
Freshman (R) // Running Back 5-10 // 196 // York, Maine Personal The son of Jerry and Stacie Goodrich... born 11-07-94 in Clearwater, Fla. Wildcat Career 2013 – CAA Academic All-Conference Team... redshirt season. Before UNH Standout RB and DB at York High School... 2012 James J Fitzpatrick Trophy Winner for Most Outstanding Senior Football Player in the state of Maine... 2012 Dave Allen Award SMAA League MVP of the Year... 2012 SMAA All-Conference 1st Team... 2012 SNAA All-Academic Team... 2012 Maine Telegram 1st Team All State Offense... 2011 Maine State Championship MVP... 2011 Maine State Playoffs MVP... also lettered in track (outdoor & indoor) as well as basketball... black belt in Tae Kwon Do.
Before UNH Compiled a 25-4 record as starting quarterback for coach Tom Marcucci at Notre Dame H.S., including a state championship as a junior... as senior, named All-State, All-Area, All-League, All-Southern Connecticut Conference... passed for 1,800 yards, threw for 21 touchdowns and notched eight rushing TDs as a senior... Levi Jackson All-Area Team, All-State First Team, All-Area Team and All-Conference First Team... as junior, threw for 1,700 yards, 21 touchdowns and only one interception... also lettered in baseball... batted .389 as a junior with 15 stolen bases, leading his team to the state championship game.
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Senior // Wide Receiver 6-0 // 203 // Odenton, Md. Personal The son of Ronnie Sr. and Annette Harris ... born 6-3-92 in Wurzburg, Germany. Wildcat Career 2013 – All-America Honorable Mention for the College Sports Journal, Beyond Sports Network, and College Sporting News... All-New England Team... CAA All-Conference First Team... College Sports Madness AllConference Second Team... New England Gold Helmet Award (11/09)... CFPA Wide Receiver of the Week (11/09...11/30)... played in 12 of 15 games... led the team in receptions (76) and receiving yards/game (83.7)... second in receiving yards (1,004), receiving TDs (five) and all-purpose yardage (1,131)... averaged 13.2 yards/catch... on UNH’s single-season list of superlatives, ranked No. 6 in catches and No. 9 in receiving yards... also had 12 carries for 127 yards (10.6 yards/carry) and a TD... five 100+ yard all-purpose games, including three games with 100+ receiving yards... in his return from injury vs. James Madison (11/09), 10 catches for season-high 183 yards and career-high three TDs... season-high 11 catches for 110 yards in NCAA quarterfinal at Southeastern Louisiana (12/14)... eight receptions for 173 yards (season-best 21.6 yards/catch), including a season-long 60 yarder, and a TD in the NCAA first round vs. Lafayette (11/30)... 21.2 yds/ catch (4-85) at Albany (11/16)... 3+ catches all 12 games played... 16-yd TD run in season opener at Central Michigan (09/07)... season highs in carries (four) and rushing yards (42) in regular-season finale vs. Maine (11/23); also had six catches for 72 yards that game... named to preseason CFPA FCS Wide Receiver Award Watch List. 2012 – ECAC D-I FCS All-Star, All-New England Team, All-CAA First Team and College Sports Madness All-CAA First Team… 84 receptions for 1,059 yards; single-season totals ranked fourth (catches) and sixth (yards) in UNH history… ranked second in the CAA in receptions/game (7.0) and receiving yards/game (88.2); nine TD catches ranked third in the league… fourth 100-yard receiving game of season and eighth of career with eight catches for 131 yards in victory at URI… seven catches for 88 yards and a TD in win at Maine... five catches for 94 yards and two TDs in Homecoming win versus Richmond... seven-reception, 129-yard effort in win over Delaware; scored two TDs on 32-yard reception and seven-yard reception from Andy Vailas; named College Sports Madness CAA Offensive Player of Week... career-high 191 receiving yards on eight catches, two TDs, at Old Dominion; registered career-high 73-yard reception from Vailas... Gold Helmet Award after tying career high with 12 catches to go along with 102 receiving yards in win at Holy Cross; scored TD on eight-yard catch from Sean Goldrich and rushed for career-high 57 yards on four carries. 2011 – College Sports Journal All-Freshman Team and All-CAA Second Team... recorded four 100-yard receiving games and was two-time CAA Rookie of Week... 50 receptions for team-high 714 yards and team-leading seven touchdown catches (tied for CAA lead) in 11 games, including four starts... led ‘Cats with 14.3 yards/catch and 64.9 yards/game with seasonhigh 66-yard reception (TD vs Villanova)... rushed eight times for 44 yards and a TD, with a season-high rush of 23 yards... returned 13 kickoffs for 212 yards (16.3 yards/return) with a long of 55 yards... ranked second on team with 970 all-purpose yards (88.2/game)... led team with six catches for 106 yards and two touchdowns in win against Maine; named CAA Rookie of Week and College Sports Madness CAA Player of the Week... first career
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rushing TD (23 yards) in win over URI... two catches for 23 yards, including 15-yard TD reception from Kevin Decker, in loss at William & Mary... team-leading seven catches for 190 yards and 66-yard TD reception in win vs. Villanova; earned CFPA WR Performer of Week Honorable Mention... career-high 12 catches for 120 yards and two TDs in win at Richmond; scoring grabs went for 19 yards and 47 yards; named CAA Rookie of Week and The Sports Network Rookie of Week... eight catches for 107 yards and TD in win at Lehigh; marked first career 100-yard receiving game and first career TD (12-yard reception from Decker). 2010 – Redshirt season. Before UNH Played WR/DB at Arundel H.S. for coach Chuck Markiewicz... left with five school records and two state records... grabbed 181 receptions over career for 2,618 yards, averaging 14.0 yds per catch, and scored 48 touchdowns... in senior season alone averaged 138 rec. yards a game, scoring a Md. state-record 28 TDs... returned four punts for 70 yards and two touchdowns... set the Maryland single-game reception record with 20 catches for 239 yds and three TDs in opening game of state playoffs... also lettered in basketball at Arundel.
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THE 2014 UNH WILDCATS Rick Holt
Austin HETER
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Freshman (R) // Defensive Line 6-4 // 282 // Portsmouth, N.H.
Junior // Offensive Line 6-4 // 277 // McKees Rocks, Pa. Personal The son of Alan and Athena Heter... born 5-23-92 in Yonkers, N.Y.
Personal The son of Dick Holt and Patty Holt... born 10-14-94 in Portsmouth, N.H.
Wildcat Career 2013 – Saw action in three games – against Colgate (09/14), URI (10/12) and NCAA first-round playoff game vs. Lafayette (11/30). 2012 – CAA Football Commissioner’s Academic Award... provided depth on offensive line... saw action in three games (at Holy Cross, vs CCSU, at Georgia State). 2011 – Redshirt season.
Wildcat Career 2013 – Redshirt season.
Before UNH Led Montour H.S. to a 12-1 record as a senior, with the team’s lone defeat occurring in the WPIAL championship at Pittsburgh’s Heinz Field... a great pass protector and a devastating blocker, paved the way for one of the most potent offenses in the WPIAL... Montour averaged 200 rushing yards and 170 passing yards en route to the Parkway Conference championship... was rewarded by being named All-State First Team as an offensive lineman by both the Associated Press and the Pa. Football News... member of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette West Fabulous 22 Team and, as a junior and a senior, was recognized as an all-conference performer in the Parkway Conference... Second Team offensive tackle as a junior... First Team offensive tackle and Second Team defensive tackle as a senior... earned a combined 11 varsity letters in football, basketball, track and volleyball.
Before UNH Standout four-year student-athlete for the Portsmouth Clippers, where he played on both the offensive and defensive lines for coach Bill Murphy... honored as a three-time New Hampshire All-State player on the way to leading his team to two straight Division III state championships... N.H. Notebook Defensive Player of the Year and a berth in the CHAD East-West All-Star Game... also a standout pitcher for the Portsmouth baseball team... received the 2013 NHIAA and NHADA Scholar-Athlete Award.
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Junior // Offensive Line 6-4 // 285 // West Windsor, N.J. Personal Son of Garry and Zena Hundertmark... born 2-13-92 in New Brunswick, N.J. Wildcat Career 2013 – Saw action in one game – against Colgate (09/14). 2012 – CAA Commissioner’s Academic Award... did not see game action. 2011 – CAA Academic All-Conference Team... redshirt season. Before UNH Attended Hun School of Princeton as postgrad... All-Prep First Team... selected to N.J. All-Star Classic Team for the N.J. Governor’s Cup vs. the Northeast... attended West Windsor-Plainsboro South HS... All-South Jersey First Team, All-Area First Team, Parade All-America Honorable Mention and two-time selection to N.J. Super 100 Team... lettered in basketball and track & field... played on CVC football championship teams in 2006, ‘07 and ‘08... N.J. Group IV football finalist in 2007 and playoffs ‘06-09... N.J. Group IV basketball playoffs 2006-08... All-CVC Defense First Team (2008, ‘09)... All-State Second Team Defense (2008)... All-State First Team Defense (2009)... All-Area First Team Offense (2008, ‘09)... N.J. Coaches Association Super 100 All-State Football Team (2008, ‘09)... Delaware Valley Touchdown Club 2009 Lineman of the Year.
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THE 2014 UNH WILDCATS Tim JOHNSON
Matt Kaplan
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Senior // Offensive Line 6-2 // 294 // Oakdale, Pa.
Senior // Defensive Tackle 6-1 // 302 // Franklin, N.H.
Personal The son of Timothy and Cynthia Johnson... born 4-3-92 in Killeen, Texas Wildcat Career 2013 – Named to 2014 America East Helping Hands Team... saw action in four of 15 games – Colgate (09/14), Towson (10/05), URI (10/12) and NCAA quarterfinal game vs. Lafayette (11/30)... transitioned to offensive line in spring camp (2013). 2012 – As defensive tackle, suffered season-ending injury at Holy Cross in the season opener. 2011 – Provided depth as backup defensive tackle... played in 10 games... made six tackles (1-5–6)... career-high two tackles at Richmond... converted to defensive line in spring camp... vice president of Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) for 2011-12. 2010 – Redshirt season as OL. Before UNH Played OL/DL at West Allegheny H.S. for coach Bob Palko... helped school win WPIAL Championship... guided line that averaged 250 rushing yards/ game and 375 yards/game... three-time All-Parkway Conference First Team OL... named to Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Fabulous 22 team... earned 2009 Pennsylvania All-State honors... excelled as discus thrower and shot-putter for track & field team.
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Junior // Offensive Line 6-2 // 300 // Beverly, Mass.
Personal The son of Jeff and Mary Kaplan... born 3-7-92 in Meredith, N.H. Wildcat Career 2013 – College Sports Madness All-Conference Third Team... played all 15 games with 14 starts... recorded 36 total tackles (19-17–36)... seven tackles for a loss, including 6.5 sacks... career-high two sacks vs. Villanova (10/19)... season-high six tackles at Towson (10/05)... five tackles against both Stony Brook (10/26) and Albany (11/16)... four tackles in the NCAA quarterfinal win at Southeastern Louisiana (12/14). 2012 – Started all 12 games at defensive tackle… led all Wildcat defensive linemen and ranked sixth overall with 47 tackles (30 solo)… registered 6.5 tackles for loss, including three sacks… scooped up two fumble recoveries to tie for team lead… named CFPA Defensive Lineman Performer of Week Honorable Mention after recovering two fumbles, posting five tackles (1.5 for loss) and sack in win over CCSU… career-high seven tackles, six solo (including sack), vs. Delaware. 2011 – Played in 11 games at defensive tackle, with two starts... made 15 tackles, nine solo, with 2.5 tackles for loss, 1.5 sacks, forced fumble and pass breakup... multi-tackles in six games... notched first full sack of career in win over Maine... season-high three tackles in Colonial Clash win against UMass at Gillette Stadium... made first career start at Lehigh, where he notched two tackles, forced a fumble and recorded a pass breakup. 2010 – Redshirt season. Before UNH Played OL/DL for Franklin H.S. under head coach Greg Husband... as senior, named Division VI All-State First Team DL... member of 2010 N.H. team in Shrine Maple Sugar Bowl... also had outstanding wrestling career for head coach Jeff Kaplan, his father... won D-II heavyweight championship and was runner-up in Meet of Champions, with his loss in M-O-C only loss of season... earned 135 wrestling victories; qualified for Meet of Champions four times.
Personal The son of Harry and Andrea Kallas... born 9-9-92 in Beverly, Mass. Wildcat Career 2013 – Saw action in three games – vs. Colgate (09/14), vs. URI (10/12), and NCAA first-round game vs. Lafayette (11/30). 2012 – Played in three games – vs. CCSU (09/15), at Georgia State (10/06), vs Rhode Island (10/27). 2011 – CAA Commissioner’s Academic Award... CAA Academic All-Conference Team... redshirt season. Before UNH Member of the 2010 Beverly High School state champions... All-State in 2010... All-Conference performer in 2009 and ‘10... also recognized as an All-Shrine Classic All-Star and a Super 26 All-State Team representative.
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Junior // Wide Receiver 5-9 // 191 // Merrimack, N.H. Personal The son of Mike Kelly and Julie LeVasseur... born 12-10-92 in Lowell, Mass. Wildcat Career 2013 – Saw action in 14 games... career-high seven carries for 13 yards, with long of six yards... all carries came in home opener vs Colgate (09/14). 2012 –Saw action in all 12 games, primarily on special teams... five carries for 16 yards, with long of seven yards... all carries came in home opener vs CCSU. 2011 – Redshirt season. Before UNH Played for coach Tony Johnson at Bishop Guertin H.S... awarded Peter Keenan Memorial Scholarship... three-year starter and led team to D-II championship all three seasons... as sophomore, earned All-State honorable mention at RB... as junior, named All-State First Team as WR and D-II Player of the Year by NH Sports Page... nominee for state’s Mr. Football Award ... as senior, named team captain and ranked No. 1 football player in state despite playing only one game due to injury... in that one game, scored five TDs, four on the ground, compiled 193 rushing yards and 117 receiving yards ... also played basketball and ran track, earning All-Area and All-Star Boys Indoor Track honorable mention... N.H. Outdoor Track All-State.
Junior // Safety 6-0 // 211 // Alexandria, Va. Personal The son of Scott and Heather Knudson... born 6-26-94 in Alexandria, Va. Wildcat Career 2013 – Played in 12 of 15 games... ranked fifth on the team in tackles with 67 (45-22–67)... recorded six pass breakups, one interception and one forced fumble... career-high 12 tackles (4-8–12) at Towson (10/05)... nine tackles (7-2–9) one week earlier at Lehigh (09/28)... seven tackles in NCAA playoff games against Lafayette (11/30) and Southeastern Louisiana (12/14). 2012 – One of only two true freshmen (Daniel Rowe) to see action… played in all 12 games… notched 22 tackles (16 solo), one interception, one pass breakup, one fumble recovery and one blocked punt… only Wildcat to record at least one INT, fumble recovery and blocked punt… made two tackles in collegiate debut at Holy Cross… tallied first career INT and blocked punt at Georgia State… season-high 10 tackles (eight solo) and recorded first career fumble recovery in NCAA second-round playoff game at Wofford. Before UNH Played for coach Roy Hill at Hayfield H.S... National District First Team WR, First Team safety and named Player of the Year... All-Northern Virginia Region First Team safety and Washington Post All-Met Honorable Mention at safety... caught 32 passes for 600 yards and nine TDs and, from his safety position, totaled 80 tackles and notched three INTs.
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Freshman (R) // Offensive Line 6-3 // 300 // Amherst, N.H. Wildcat Career 2013 – Redshirt season. Before UNH Offensive/defensive lineman out of Souhegan High School in Amherst, N.H.... led the Sabers to a 10-2 record in 2012... as a junior in ‘11, had 54 pancake blocks, 37 tackles and four sacks... as a senior, registered 57 pancake blocks, 49 tackles and five sacks... earned a spot on the D-III All-State First Team and Nashua Telegraph All-Area First Team in both ‘11 and ‘12... also named to the 2012 New Hampshire Union Leader All-Division First Team... nominee for the 2012 Army All-American Bowl... also a member of the Sabers’ varsity basketball team.
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THE 2014 UNH WILDCATS Andrew LAUDERDALE
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Sophomore // Offensive Line 6-6 // 254 // Concord, N.H.
Freshman (R) // Defensive End 6-1 // 233 // Nashua, N.H.
Personal The son of Linda and Jeffrey Lauderdale... born 11-22-93 in Concord, N.H.
Personal The son of Tom Lynch and Karen Lynch... born 12-7-94 in Nashua, N.H.
Wildcat Career 2013 – Did not see game action as a tight end on the depth chart. 2012 – Redshirt season.
Wildcat Career 2013 – Redshirt season.
Before UNH Helped guide Trinity High School to an undefeated regular season and a N.H. Division IV state championship as a senior in 2011... caught five passes for 107 yards and four TDs as a tight end, highlighted by a 48-yard scoring catch against perennial power Plymouth... named All-State First Team at TE and was selected to participate in the inaugural New Hampshire East-West High School All-Star Game at Cowell Stadium... All-State First Team as a junior... also a standout basketball player for the Pioneers.
Before UNH Senior captain and three-year starter at defensive end for Nashua North Titans... started on offense and defense as a junior and senior... Division I AllState and Union Leader All-State selection senior year... in track, helped lead the Titans to the Division I state outdoor championship in 2013... individual state champion in shot put and discus as a junior and senior... twoyear Division I All-State and Union Leader All-State selection in throws... earned a partial scholarship to throw for coach Jim Boulanger’s UNH track team.
Aaron Lewis-Cenales
Nick Marino
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Freshman (R) // Wide Receiver 6-0 // 190 // Odenton, Md.
Freshman (R) // Defensive Back 5-10 // 187 // Hudson, N.H.
Personal The son of
Personal The son of Gerry Marino and Pat Marino... born 11-21-94 in Nashua, N.H.
Wildcat Career 2013 – Redshirt season.
Wildcat Career 2013 – Redshirt season.
Before UNH Comes to UNH from Odenton, Md., and Arundel High School, the alma mater of Wildcat senior and All-CAA wide receiver R.J. Harris... All-Maryland First Team and All-Arundel County while earning an invitation to Maryland’s prestigious Crab Bowl following his senior season... the Arundel team captain finished his senior campaign with 59 catches for 789 yards (13.4 yards/catch) and 15 TDs... also started on Arundel’s basketball team and averaged 17 points per game.
Before UNH 2012 First Team All-State Defensive Back... team captain... Coaches Leadership Award... Scholar Athlete Award... 2011 First Team All-State defensive back... 2010-11-12 state champions.
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THE 2014 UNH WILDCATS Chris McCORMICK
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Sophomore // Quarterback 6-2 // 203 // Winooski, Vt.
Sophomore // Linebacker 6-1 // 225 // Cornwall, N.Y.
Personal The son of Richard and Edie McCormick... born 6-1-93 in Winooski, Vt. Wildcat Career 2013 – CAA Academic All-Conference Team... did not see game action. 2012 – CAA Academic All-Conference Team... CAA Commissioner’s Academic Award... redshirt season. Before UNH Attended Berkshire School for one postgrad season (2011-12)... All-Western New England First Team in baseball at Berkshire... School Spirit Award in basketball... played for coach Neil Brodeur at Rice Memorial High School... 2010 Vermont Athlete of Year and won Gatorade Football Player of Year award... Vermont PRIDE Award Winner... All-State First Team, Team Hammer Award, captain and QB for Vermont Shrine Team... North/South AllStar Game captain and QB... in junior year, named All-Division First Team ... senior captain for basketball team and All-State Third Team... All-Division Second Team basketball player as a junior... also captained baseball team as senior... two-time All-State First Team baseball player.
Personal The son of Sean and Diana McNally... born 1-27-94 in Cornwall, N.Y... older brother Brian was a four-year letterwinner on the UNH football team (2008-11). Wildcat Career 2013 – CAA Academic All-Conference Team... played in 12 games, including all four postseason games... totaled six tackles... career-high three tackles (2-1–3) vs. URI (10/12)... first career tackle vs. Colgate (09/14). 2012 – CAA Academic All-Conference Team... redshirt season. Before UNH Played for coach Marcus Hughes at Cornwall Central High School... served as senior captain in 2011... started at linebacker and tight end/fullback... notched 109 tackles and six sacks... helped lead team to state semifinals... named All-League and All-Section First Team at LB... named to Times Herald-Record All-Star Team at LB... participated in Upstate vs Downstate All-Star Game... as junior in 2010, started at LB/TE... also received a varsity letter in basketball... Honor Roll student throughout high school career.
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Freshman (R) // Offensive Line 6-7 // 278 // Bedford, N.H. Wildcat Career 2013 – Redshirt season. Before UNH Offensive/defensive linemen who came to Durham by way of Bedford High School... as a junior, was a two-way starter as an offensive and defensive tackle... on offense, recorded 21 pancake blocks... on defense, tallied 15 tackles, six of them for loss, to go along with two sacks... D-III All-State First Team and led the Bulldogs to the state championship game against Portsmouth.
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THE 2014 UNH WILDCATS Shane McNEELY
Tad McNEELY
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Senior // Linebacker 6-2 // 248 // Whitehall, Pa.
Sophomore // Offensive Line 6-2 // 282 // Whitehall, Pa.
Personal The son of Mike and Kim McNeely... born 9-4-92 in Allentown, Pa... brother Tad is a teammate on the football team.
Personal The son of Mike and Kim McNeely... born 1-3-94 in Whitehall, Pa... brother Shane is a teammate on the football team.
Wildcat Career 2013 – Started 14 of 15 games... ranked second on the team with 120 total tackles... team-high 14 tackles for a loss (of 52 yards)... six sacks, which ranked third... team-leading three forced fumbles... one fumble recovery... recorded two interceptions and one pass breakup... career-high 12 tackles at Albany (11/16)... 7+ tackles in 12 of 15 games, including 10 at FBS’ Central Michigan (09/07)... career-high 1.5 sacks in the NCAA first round game vs. Lafayette (11/30). 2012 – Saw action in all 12 games… notched 33 tackles (23 solo), including 2.5 for loss, one sack and a fumble recovery… season-high five solo tackles in season opener at Holy Cross… season-high seven total tackles vs. Delaware… fumble recovery at Georgia State… first career sack at Maine. 2011 – Played in nine games... was one of only two true freshmen (Nick Cefalo) to see game action... made 12 tackles, 10 solo, with a fumble recovery ... at least one tackle all nine games... made two stops at William & Mary and registered first career fumble recovery... first career tackle in career debut vs. Holy Cross (10/01).
Wildcat Career 2013 – Played in 13 games... in his collegiate debut, started at left guard in the season opener at Central Michigan (09/07)... started the first four games of the season at left guard... started the last nine games of the season, including all four NCAA playoff games, at center... that stretch began at Stony Brook (10/26)... UNH went 7-2 in those nine games... helped pave the way for an offense ranked third in the CAA in both scoring (30.8 points/game) and rushing (192.9 yards/game)... offense also ranked fourth in total offense (432.4 yards/game) and passing (239.5 yards/game). 2012 – Redshirt season.
Before UNH Two-sport athlete at Allentown Central Catholic (football and basketball)... four-year starter named All-Conference First Team tight end for three years, All-Conference First Team linebacker for two seasons... All-Area First Team LB for two years... as senior captain, led team to 16-0 record and PIAA AAA state championship... conference Defensive Player of the Year and All-State First Team at LB... named to prestigious PA Big 33 All-Star Game... four-year starter in basketball... all-conference in his junior year, averaging 15 points per game.
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Before UNH Three-year starter and a four-year letterwinner on the offensive and defensive line for coach Harold Fairclough at Allentown Central Catholic... contributed to a combined record of 38-8, including three District 11 championships, three Lehigh Valley Conference championships and the 2010 Pennsylvania 3A state championship... as a senior captain in 2011, was named All-LVC First Team as both center and defensive tackle and an AllState First Team offensive lineman... offense gained 18,000 yards in three seasons and averaged 44 points/game in ‘11... compiled 35 tackles, two sacks, one interception a blocked punt and a safety.
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THE 2014 UNH WILDCATS Patrick Mensah
Alexander MORRILL
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Sophomore // Offensive Line 6-2 // 299 // Lebanon, N.H.
Freshman (R) // Defensive Back 6-0 // 188 // New City, N.Y. Personal Son of Patrick and Gifty Mensah... born 6-4-95 in Bronx, N.Y.
Personal The son of Eric Morrill and Theresa DePalo... born 1-31-94 in Lebanon, N.H.
Wildcat Career 2013 – Redshirt season.
Wildcat Career 2013 – Played in 13 of 15 games with 11 starts... made his college debut off the bench vs. Colgate (09/14)... also saw playing time at Towson (10/05) before getting his first career start at left tackle vs. URI (10/12)... started the last 11 games at left tackle... helped pave the way for an offense ranked third in the CAA in both scoring (30.8 points/game) and rushing (192.9 yards/ game)... offense also ranked fourth in total offense (432.4 yards/game) and passing (239.5 yards/game). 2012 – Redshirt season.
Before UNH Defensive back from St. Joseph’s Regional High School in Montvale, N.J... in his first year of football, recorded 73 tackles, including 39 solo stops, which led the No. 1 team in the state of New Jersey and the Northeast... tallied an interception and a fumble recovery, which helped earn him a spot on the All-Big North First Team in addition to being named All-Bergen County... averaged over 20 points per game as the captain of the St. Joe’s basketball team.
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Before UNH A three-year Division IV All-State honoree... as a sophomore and junior at Lebanon, he won the Top Lineman Award and, as a senior, was tabbed the team MVP... competed in the inaugural New Hampshire East-West CHaDHigh School All-Star Game at Cowell Stadium and the Shrine Maple-Sugar Bowl game between New Hampshire and Vermont... a standout on the Lebanon High School basketball team... named the co-MVP as a junior and earned a spot on the NHBCD All-Academic Team.
Freshman (R) // Defensive Back 5-11 // 193 // Fort Washington, Md.
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Wildcat Career 2013 – Redshirt season. Before UNH Running back/cornerback from Bishop Ireton High School in Alexandria, Va... finished his senior season with 48 total tackles (25 solo, 10 tackles for loss), 15 pass breakups and four interceptions... named All-Conference First Team and All-State First Team... received All-Met Honorable Mention.
Junior // Cornerback 5-10 // 182 // Huntsville, Ala. Personal The son of Marla Moss ... born 2-28-93 in Springfield, Mass. Wildcat Career 2013 – CAA Academic All-Conference Team... played all 15 games... notched 16 tackles (10 solo)... had a fumble recovery at Albany (11/16)... matched his career high of two tackles six times, including four consecutive games spanning Nov. 16-Dec. 7; that included back-to-back NCAA playoff games vs. Lafayette (11/30) and at Maine (12/07). 2012 – CAA Commissioner’s Academic Award... played in five games – vs. CCSU, vs. Delaware, at Georgia State, at URI, vs William & Mary… first career tackle against CCSU… career-high two tackles at URI. 2011 – Redshirt season. Before UNH Finished his senior year at Columbia (Ala.) High School with 51 tackles and 247 career stops... in addition, he snared nine career interceptions, including three in his senior year, returned two picks for touchdowns and forced five fumbles in his career... on offense, Moss finished with 70 receptions for 740 yards in his career, earning All-City First Team and All-Region First Team honors as a senior... received the Most Determined Player award for Columbia.
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THE 2014 UNH WILDCATS Cody MULLER
Antonio natale
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Senior // Defensive End 6-4 // 254 // Telford, Pa.
Freshman (R) // Linebacker 6-1 // 204 // Bridgewater, N.J.
Personal The son of Chuck and Karen Muller... born 11-28-90 in Bethlehem, Pa.
Personal The son of Joe and Georgeann Natale... born 1-13-95 in Raritan, N.J.
Wildcat Career 2013 – CFPA DL Performer of the Week Honorable Mention (09/07)... recipient of the team’s Bob Demers 12th Player Award... started all 15 games at defensive end... recorded 54 tackles (32 solo) to finish second amongst the defensive line... tied for the team lead with 6.5 sacks... third in tackles for a loss (10)... two forced fumbles and one fumble recovery... started the season with six tackles, including 2.5 for a loss – season-high two sacks – in the Sept. 5 season opener at Central Michigan... matched his career high of seven tackles vs. Villanova; those numbers included one sack, and as well as a forced fumble... at least one tackle every game and 3+ tackles in 12 of 15 games... five tackles, including a sack, in the regular-season finale vs. fourth-ranked Maine. 2012 – Played in all 12 games with 11 starts… racked up 36 tackles, 26 solo, with five tackles for loss and four sacks (tied for team lead, Jared Smith)… two fumble recoveries tied Matt Kaplan for team lead… two forced fumbles tied Smith for team lead… notched first career sack in season-opening win at Holy Cross… set career high with seven tackles at Minnesota; also forced a fumble that game… forced fumble for second straight week in win over CCSU… tallied sack and fumble recovery at Georgia State… matched career best with seven tackles, including a sack and a fumble recovery, in NCAA second round playoff game at Wofford. 2011 – Missed season because of injury... redshirt season. 2010 – Played in seven games, compiling six tackles and a fumble recovery... made one tackle against Towson... season-high three tackles at Villanova and recovered fumble on final ‘Nova play from scrimmage to preserve upset triumph... two tackles in inaugural Colonial Clash game vs. UMass at Gillette Stadium. 2009 – Redshirt season.
Wildcat Career 2013 – Redshirt season. Before UNH Following a successful career at Immaculata High School in Bridgewater, N.J... offensively passed for 1,746 yards and 15 touchdowns while adding 695 rushing yards and 15 TDs on the ground... defensively, collected 49 tackles, including 29 of the solo variety, to go along with two INTs, five pass breakups and two forced fumbles... team went 10-2 and reached the Non-Public Group 2 state finals... was a 2012 team captain, team MVP and offensive player of the year... All-Area First Team linebacker and All-County and All-Conference First Team quarterback... during his junior season, was named All-Conference First Team, All-County Second Team and AllArea Second Team on offense for the Skyland Conference champions... as a sophomore in 2010, was All-Conference First Team, All-County Second Team and All-Area Honorable Mention as a signal caller for the Skyland Conference champs... also a letterwinner in basketball and lacrosse, where he was a member of the ‘10 state championship team.
Before UNH Played as tight end and defensive end at Souderton Area High School for coach Ed Gallagher... tallied 195 tackles, 62 tackles for loss and 32 sacks in career... recorded 49 receptions for 766 yards and six TDs as a tight end... earned No. 1 ranking of best defensive ends in Southeastern Pa. by Philadelphia Enquirer... team captain and All-Suburban One Conference First Team at both DE and TE... First-Team DE as a junior... registered weight room totals of 350 lbs. in bench press and 500 lbs. in parallel squat... selected to play in Pennsylvania Scholastic Football Coaches East-West All-Star Game.
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THE 2014 UNH WILDCATS Curtis NEALER
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Sophomore // Offensive Line 6-3 // 292 // Pitman, N.J. Personal The son of Darcy Nealer... born 3-30-94 in Woodbury, N.J.
Senior // Running Back 5-9 // 221 // West Deptford, N.J. Personal The son of James Owens, Kiame Fuller and Frances Owens... born 9-18-92 in Woodbury, N.J.
Wildcat Career 2013 – Did not see any game action. 2012 – Redshirt season. Before UNH Played offensive and defensive tackle for head coach Brandon Harris at Pitman High School... played in Adam Taliaferro All-Star Classic... also lettered in wrestling... member of New Jersey Football Coaches Association Super 100.
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Junior // Tight End 6-5 // 218 // Hanover, N.H. Personal The son of Ike and Rita Nwokoye... born 1-15-94 in Lagos, Nigeria. Wildcat Career 2013 – Played in three games – vs. Colgate (09/14), vs. URI (10/12) and the NCAA first round game vs. Lafayette (11/30). 2012 – Played in two games – vs. CCSU, at Georgia State. 2011 – Redshirt season.
Wildcat Career 2013 – Played in 12 of 15 games... rushed 29 times for 156 yards, averaging 5.4 yards per carry... season highs in both rushes (nine) and rushing yards (69) in the NCAA first round vs. Lafayette (11/30)... season long carry of 19 yards that game. 2012 – Saw action in all 12 games… carried 60 times for 411 yards and four touchdowns… team-leading 6.8 yards/carry... 34.2 yards rushing/game… was UNH’s lone ball carrier without any rushes for loss… three receptions for 16 yards with career-high 10-yard catch vs. Towson… scored on oneyard TD rush in season opener at Holy Cross… rushed 11 times for 91 yards and two TDs in win over CCSU… ran four times for 72 yards, with career-long 60-yard TD rush, in win over Delaware… rushed 15 times for career-high 120 yards in win at Georgia State. 2011 – Played in nine games... carried five times for 13 yards with a long of four yards... four rushes and 12 yards in win over Villanova... one carry for one yard in collegiate debut at Toledo. 2010 – Redshirt season. Before UNH Four-year RB/DB at West Deptford H.S. under coach Clyde Folsom... as senior, was named team’s MVP after amassing 1,437 rushing yards and 27 TDs... started for varsity as 13-year-old freshman, rushing for 924 yards and 11 touchdowns... Career: 3,639 rushing yards and 61 TDs... three-time AllColonial Conference and two-time All-Group 2... Touchdown Club of South Jersey RB of the Year Award... compiled 12 varsity letters in four different sports: football, indoor track, outdoor track and wrestling.
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Before UNH Played for coach Andy Davis at Academy of the New Church in Bryn Athyn, Pa... All-League First Team as defensive end and offensive tackle as a senior in 2010... played for Independence Football League championship team as junior in 2009... also as a junior, received All-League Second Team recognition at offensive tackle and All-League Honorable Mention at defensive end.
Sophomore // Wide Receiver 6-2 // 188 // Manalapan, N.J. Personal The son of Steven and Marjory Pante... born 2-11-94 in New York, N.Y. Wildcat Career 2013 – Played in one game... made his collegiate debut vs. Colgate (09/12). 2012 – Redshirt season. Before UNH Played for coach Andrew Carlstrom at St. John Vianney... 2011 All-State selection (non-public) & All-Conference selection at wide receiver... completed senior year with single-season school records in both receptions (41) and yards (1,027)... named to 2012 All-Shore All-Academic Team... MVP of 2011 Thanksgiving Day Game vs state champion, rival Matawan; made eight receptions for 177 yards and two TDs.
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THE 2014 UNH WILDCATS Keith PARKINSON
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Junior // Safety 6-1 // 207 // Fort Lauderdale, Fla.
Freshman (R) // Kicker/Punter 6-0 // 229 // Newtown, Pa.
Personal The son of Keith and Paula Parkinson... born 10-10-92 in Miami, Fla.
Personal The son of Gary and Beth Pedinoff... born 7-21-94 in Newtown, Pa.
Wildcat Career 2013 – CAA Academic All-Conference Team... played in 12 games... recorded 18 tackles (14 solo) with two interceptions, two pass breakups and one fumble recovery... career-high five tackles vs. URI (10/12)... also tallied a fumble recovery and pass breakup in that game... followed that with four tackles vs. Villanova (10/19)... first career sack vs. Maine (11/23). 2012 – CAA Commissioner’s Academic Award... played in 11 games… made 16 tackles (13 solo) with one interception and a pass breakup… made two tackles in college debut at Holy Cross… four tackles and first career pass breakup in win over Richmond… career-high five tackles in win at Rhode Island… notched first career interception late in fourth quarter in win over William & Mary. 2011 – Redshirt season.
Wildcat Career 2013 – Redshirt season.
Before UNH Played for coach Jum Pletcher at Pine Crest H.S... Miami Herald All-County First Team DB as senior... Miami Herald All-County Second Team DB as junior... also lettered in basketball and track... member of state championship-winning basketball team as freshman and sophomore... set school basketball record with 114 steals as senior... three-time Miami Herald AllCounty Honorable Mention in basketball... qualified for regionals in triple jump four straight years... three-time track All-County Honorable Mention.
Before UNH First Team All-League in Pennsylvania... AAAA SOL 3rd Team All-State... 8-for-9 in field goal attempts.
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Sophomore // Tight End 6-3 // 241 // Forked River, N.J. Personal The son of Frank Powell and Dawn Grosh... born 5-19-94 in Forked River, N.J. Wildcat Career 2013 – Played in all 15 games... three catches for 14 yards (4.7 yards/catch) and one TD... first career catch for a personal-best eight yards vs. Colgate (09/14)... caught one pass – a five-yard TD – in the regular-season finale vs. Maine... one reception (1 yd) in the NCAA first round vs. Lafayette. 2012 – Redshirt season. Before UNH Strong, explosive TE/DE from Lacey Township High School in Lanoka Harbor, N.J... three-year letterwinner collected 95 career tackles, 18 of those for loss, at the outside linebacker position... tallied three sacks, one interception, forced two fumbles, recovered three fumbles and made seven receptions for 162 yards... recorded a blocked field goal and a blocked punt... All B-South Selection LB who played in Ocean/Monmouth Showcase Gridiron Classic... named to the Super 100 New Jersey All-Star Team as a junior and a senior... member of 12-0, 2010 SJ Group 3 undefeated state champions... a standout in high school lacrosse, where he led Lacey Township in goals during his sophomore campaign.
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THE 2014 UNH WILDCATS Brad PRASKY
Riley Pritchett
Senior // Punter 6-1 // 195 // Groton, Mass.
Freshman (R) // Defensive End 6-2 // 216 // Berwyn, Pa.
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Personal The son of Thomas and Keri Prasky... born 6-7-92 in Orlando. Fla.
Personal Son of Charles and Robin Pritchett ... born 08-30-95 in Philadelphia, Pa.
Wildcat Career 2013 – CAA Academic All-Conference Team... College Sports Madness AllConference Third Team... CAA Special Teams Player of the Week (09/28)... Beyond Sports Network Special Teams Player of the Week (09/28)... CFPA Punter Performer of the Week Honorable Mention (09/07...09/28...11/23)... played all 15 games as the punter... totaled 72 punts for 2,975 yards, averaging 41.3 yards per punt... recorded 22 punts inside the 20 and 17 fair catches... career-long 77-yard punt vs. Maine (11/23)... averaged 51.0 yards/ punt on five punts at Lehigh (09/28)... averaged 50.6 yds/punt in the season opener at FBS opponent Central Michigan... in the NCAA first round, pinned Lafayette inside the 20 all four punts... recorded a punt of 50+ yards 9 of 15 games, including 3 of 4 NCAA tournament games. 2012 – Named to CAA Academic All-Conference Team and received CAA Commissioner’s Academic Award... played in four games… punted nine times for 333 yards… averaged 37.7 yards/punt with a long of 59 yards… first career punt was 32-yarder at Holy Cross… booted 42-yard punt in win over CCSU… season-high 59-yard punt at Georgia State… was starting punter in NCAA second-round playoff game at Wofford with six punts for 206 yards (34.3 yards/punt). 2011 – CAA Academic All-Conference Team... did not see game action. 2010 – Redshirt season.
Wildcat Career 2013 – Redshirt season. Before UNH Played linebacker and tight end at Conestoga High School in Berwyn, Pa... racked up 57 tackles, including 32 solo stops, and notched seven sacks, four quarterback hurries, three pass breakups, three forced fumbles and three fumble recoveries as a senior... Central League Second Team linebacker as a senior and Honorable Mention as a tight end in both his junior and senior seasons... selected to play in the 2013 PSFCA East-West Bowl and 2013 Valor Bowl... also the starting catcher on the Conestoga H.S. baseball team.
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Freshman (R) // Wide Receiver 5-8 // 170 // Bennington, Vt.
Before UNH Named Lowell Sun Division 3A All-Star as junior and senior.
Personal The son of Paul and Tarah Redding... born 10-17-94 in Vermont. Wildcat Career 2013 – Redshirt season. Before UNH 2012: Division II Co-Player of the Year... 1st Team All-State wide receiver... 1st Team All-Conference wide receiver and returner... 2nd Team All-Conference Defensive Back... Wendy’s High School Heisman finalist... Vermont Shrine Bowl Selection... holds state record for most receiving touchdowns in a season (30)... 1,235 receiving yards (15 TDs)... 587 rushing yards (9 TDs)... 2,518 all-purpose yards... 2011: Honorable Mention All-Conference returner... split time at QB and WR... 2010: All Conference Honorable Mention QB... Team Most Outstanding Player... threw for 1,753 yards and 13 TDs... rushed for two touchdowns... most passing yards and TDs in school history... National Underclassman New England Overall MVP... 2009: Started two games at QB.
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THE 2014 UNH WILDCATS Adam RIESE
Daniel ROWE
Sophomore // Quarterback 6-1 // 207 // Hamilton, N.J.
Junior // Safety 6-1 // 194 // Orange, N.J.
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Personal The son of Steve and Beth Riese... born 1-28-94 in Hamilton, N.J. Wildcat Career 2013 – CAA Academic All-Conference Team... played in four games, including the NCAA first round game vs. Lafayette... registered his first – and only – career completion (for one yard) against Lafayette. 2012 – CAA Academic All-Conference Team and CAA Commissioner’s Academic Award... redshirt season. Before UNH Quarterback from Steinert H.S... tabbed All-Valley Division First Team, AllWest Jersey Football League First Team, All-Mercer County First Team and the Mercer County Player of the Year... garnered All-State Group 3 FirstTeam honors and All-Southern New Jersey All-Groups Second Team... as senior captain and team MVP, passed for over 2,200 yards and 28 TDs; rushed for 818 yards and 11 TDs... led Steinert to 9-3 mark, its first-ever playoff win and first-ever state championship game appearance in 2011... compiled more than 4,300 career passing yards and 46 touchdowns; rushed for over 1,600 yards and 17 scores... four-year honor roll student and scholar-athlete... played three seasons of baseball... All-Conference First Team and All-County selection as an outfielder.
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Personal The son of Ike Small and Charmaine Anderson-Small... born 2-26-94 in Ochi Rios, Jamaica. Wildcat Career 2013 – CAA Academic All-Conference Team... played in 13 of 15 games, including all four NCAA tournament games... recorded a total of 18 tackles (14 solo)... five multiple-tackle games... career-high four solo tackles – and career-high four tackles overall – Homecoming weekend versus Rhode Island (10/12)... three tackles (2-1–3) in consecutive NCAA tourney games vs. Lafayette (11/30) and at Maine (12/07). 2012 – CAA Academic All-Conference Team... CAA Commissioner’s Academic Award... one of only two true freshmen (Hayden Knudson) to see game action… played in 11 games, amassing six tackles (three solo)... notched two multiple-tackle games, with two tackles in collegiate debut at Holy Cross and a pair of tackles in home opener vs. CCSU… solo tackle in win at Maine and Senior Day vs. Towson. Before UNH Awarded First-Team All-New England and First-Team All-Colonial League honors in his junior and senior seasons at Williston Northampton... tallied 3.6 tackles per game as a senior... selected to the All-Colonial League Second-Team as a sophomore.
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Junior // Defensive Line 6-4 // 260 // Danielsville, Pa. Personal The son of Darrin and Cynthia Riley... born 5-3-93 in Allentown, Pa. Wildcat Career 2013 – Played in five games... recorded two tackles (one solo), both against URI (10/12). 2012 – Played in three games… totaled four tackles, including 1.5 for loss and a half sack… made two tackles in win over CCSU… notched tackle, a half-sack, in win over Delaware… secured solo tackle in win at Rhode Island. 2011 – Redshirt season. Before UNH Played for coach Bob Steckel at Northampton Area H.S... team Defensive Player of the Year as a senior... All-Conference First-Team defensive end and The Morning Call and The Express-Times All-Area Second-Team... compiled 97 tackles, 21 tackles for loss, as well as four pass breakups during his senior season... as a junior, he recorded 94 tackles, 20 for loss, 15 pass breakups, three fumble recoveries and two interceptions.
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THE 2014 UNH WILDCATS Cam SHOREY
Harold SPEARS
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Sophomore // Defensive End 6-5 // 247 // Calais, Maine Personal The son of Kevin and Kirsten Shorey... born 2-16-93 in Baltimore, Md. Wildcat Career 2013 – CAA Academic All-Conference Team... transitioned to defensive end in spring 2012... played in 13 of 15 games, including each of the last 12... totaled nine tackles (6-3–9)... recovered a fumble and returned it for a 44-yard TD vs. URI (10/12)... three multiple-tackle games with two at Albany (11/16), vs. Maine (11/23) and NCAA quarterfinal at Southeastern Louisiana (12/14)... first career tackle at Towson (10/05), which was his second career game... registered his first career sack in the NCAA first round against Lafayette (11/30). 2012 – CAA Academic All-Conference Team... CAA Commissioner’s Academic Award... redshirt season as tight end. Before UNH Played tight end and defensive end for coach Bill Glennon in 2011 at Phillips Exeter and earned the Robert E. Mason Award as the team co-MVP... Class A All-New England First Team... ranked as the top TE in New England by Scout.com... 18 catches for 225 yards and an effective run-blocker... as a defensive end, registered 68 tackles, 11 sacks and two forced fumbles... standout forward and co-captain on Phillips Exeter’s basketball team... part of two AAU championship teams in Maine
Senior // Tight End 6-4 // 246 // Perkasie, Pa. Personal The son of Harold Jr. and Cassandra Spears... born 3-9-92 in Jacksonville, Fla. Wildcat Career 2013 – CAA Academic All-Conference Team... CAA All-Conference Third Team... College Sports Madness All-Conference Third Team... CFPA National TE Performer of the Week (09/14)... CFPA National TE Performer of the Week Honorable Mention (10/05...10/19)... played in all 15 games with 14 starts; did not start the NCAA second round game at Maine... singleseason highs in both receptions (34) and receiving yards (478)... ranked third on the team in both stats... also third with four receiving TDs... averaged 31.9 receiving yards/game and 14.1 yds/reception... season-high 106 yards and a TD at Towson (10/05)... season-long 36-yd catch that game... tied carer high of two TDs vs. Colgate (09/14)... season-high six catches (for 40 yards) at William & Mary (11/02)... two catches for 53 yds in NCAA second round at Maine (12/07)... caught a pass in 13 of 15 games with multiple catches 11 times. 2012 – CAA Academic All-Conference Team... All-CAA Third Team... College Sports Madness All-CAA Second Team... played in 11 games with 10 starts… compiled 20 receptions for 305 yards and four touchdowns… first career TD reception (one-yard catch from Andy Vailas) in win over CCSU… feted as the CFPA National Tight End Performer of the Week following the Wildcats’ victory at Georgia State for nabbing a career-high six receptions for 94 yards and a 26-yard touchdown catch… scored two touchdowns and accumulated a career-best 107 yards on three catches in win at Maine; subsequently earned CFPA National TE Performer of the Week Honorable Mention. 2011 – CAA Commissioner’s Academic Award... appeared in five games as reserve tight end... made one catch for 18 yards in win against James Madison... missed majority of season with leg injury suffered in September. 2010 – Redshirt season. Before UNH Played TE/DE at the Pennington School for head coach Jerry Eure... as a senior, caught 41 passes for 764 yards and nine touchdowns... First Team All-Area, All-County and All-Independence League All-Star... named AllPrep, All-State by Newark Star-Ledger... four-year starter on basketball team, winning the Mercer County Player of the Year award as a junior... eclipsed 1,000 career points on the hardwood.
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THE 2014 UNH WILDCATS Nico STERITI
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Senior // Running Back 5-11 // 224 // Toms River, N.J. Personal The son of Vito and Josephine Steriti... born 9-4-91 in Elizabeth, N.J. Wildcat Career 2013 – CAA All-Conference Second Team... College Sports Madness All-Conference Second Team... Beyond Sports Network RB of the Week (10/12)... CFPA RB Performer of the Week Honorable Mention (10/12)... CFPA All-Purpose Performer of the Week Honorable Mention (11/09)... played in all 15 games... led the team in carries (197), rushing yards (1,028), rushing yards per game (68.5), rushing TDs (eight), and all-purpose yards (1,400)... second in all-purpose yards per game (93.3)... top receiver out of the backfield with 17 catches for 213 yards; that calculates to 12.5 yards/ catch... averaged 5.2 yds/carry... 11 kickoff returns for 159 yards (14.5 avg)... also completed all three pass attempts for 80 yards, including a 52-yd TD pass vs. James Madison (11/09)... in CAA Football, ranked fifth in rushing yds... also ranked fifth in conference-only rushing yards (566)... eclipsed 100 all-purpose yards six times, including three 100-yard rushing efforts... season highs in 150 rushing yds (15 carries) and all-purpose yards (194) vs. URI (10/12)... 139 rushing yds (18 carries) in regular-season finale vs. No. 4 Maine (11/23); season-long 68-yard rush that game... 116 rushing yds (15 carries) at Lehigh (09/28)... matched career high of two rushing TDs against both Colgate (09/14) and URI... 131 all-purpose yds (74 rush, 26 receive, 31 kick return) in NCAA second round at Maine... 115 all-purpose yds (88 rush, 27 receive) vs. Colgate... 110 all-purpose yds (75 rush, 35 kick return) in NCAA quarterfinal at Southeastern Louisiana... career long 44-yd reception vs. URI (10/12). 2012 – All-CAA Second Team... College Sports Madness All-CAA Second Team... played in all 12 games, including five starts… led team with 963 rushing yards on 140 rushing attempts… scored a team-leading nine rushing touchdowns... 14 catches for 109 yards and a TD (at Georgia State)… team-high 13 kickoff returns for 188 yards, averaging 14.5 yards/return with long of 35 yards… ranked sixth in the CAA conference in rushing yards/ game (76.8)... five 100-yard rushing performances (one 200-yard game)... ranked 10th in the CAA in all-purpose yards/game (101.5) and scoring/ game (5.0 points) among non-kickers... carried 12 times for 104 yards with a long of 52 yards in win over CCSU… feted as the CFPA National RB of Week Honorable Mention following his performance at fifth-ranked Old Dominion when he rushed a career-high-matching 21 times for a careerhigh 201 yards and two touchdowns, with long rush of 63 yards; became first Wildcat since Stephan Lewis (10/13/01 at UMass) to eclipse 200-yard rushing mark… scored two rushing TDs as part of 11-carry, 126-yard effort in win at Georgia State; named CAA Offensive Player of Week and College Sports Madness CAA Offensive Player of Week… made it back-to-back 100-yard games by carrying 15 times for 122 yards and a TD in win over Richmond… rushed for two TDs and accumulated 106 yards on 19 carries in win over William & Mary; received weekly N.E. Football Writers Gold Helmet Award and College Sports Madness CAA Offensive Player of Week.
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2011 – Played in all 12 games, carrying 65 times for 370 yards (30.8 yards/ game) and three touchdowns... averaged team-leading 5.7 yards/carry and recorded team season-long 87-yard rush (at Toledo)... 19 receptions for 218 yards, averaging 11.5 yards/catch and 18.2 yards/game... returned 13 kickoffs for 278 yards (21.4 yards/return) with long of 71 yards vs Maine... returned six kickoffs for 135 yards, with a high of 39 yards, in second-round playoff loss at Montana State... career-high 21 rushes for season-high 150 yards in win vs Maine, scoring on an 18-yard carry; added personal-best 71-yard kick return and three receptions for 16 yards to compile a careerhigh 237 all-purpose yards... rushed 10 times for 56 yards and three-yard TD at Towson... rushed eight times for 56 yards and snared 34-yard pass in Colonial Clash victory against UMass at Gillette Stadium... three catches for 35 yards and ran four times for 24 yards at William & Mary... rushed for 87-yard TD (first of career) at Toledo. 2010 – Redshirt season. Before UNH Played RB/DB at Toms River East H.S. for coach Charlie Diskin... as senior captain, rushed 223 times for 1,623 yards and 23 touchdowns... set school record with 46 TDs and 2,800 rushing yards in career... posted 665 career receiving yards and 13 interceptions... two-time member of state’s Super 100 All-State Team... named Newark Star-Ledger First-Team All-State, Ocean County Player of the Year, Shore Conference Player of Year, All-Shore Media All-County Player of the Year and one of USA Today’s Top 50 High School Football Players.
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THE 2014 UNH WILDCATS Kyon TAYLOR
Steven THAMES
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Sophomore // Wide Receiver 5-11 // 185 // Springfield, Va.
Senior // Cornerback 6-0 // 187 // Fort Washington, Md.
Personal The son of Kafi Willams and Titan Taylor... born 3-23-94 in Miami Dade, Fla.
Personal The son of Steven Marc and Sharon Thames... born 9-4-92 in Washington, D.C.
Wildcat Career 2013 – Played in 13 of 15 games... did not play at Lehigh or in the NCAA quarterfinal at Southeastern Louisiana. 2012 – Redshirt season.
Wildcat Career 2013 – Played in 14 of 15 games with 12 starts; started each of the initial nine games before a DNP at Albany (11/16)... totaled 55 tackles (46 solo, 9 assisted)... team-high four interceptions... credited with 11 pass breakups... 38-yard interception return for a TD in the NCAA semifinal at North Dakota State (12/20)... 11-yard INT return for a TD vs. URI (10/12)... five games with multiple pass breakups, including two at Maine in the NCAA second round... two breakups in three consecutive games – at Stony Brook (10/26), at William & Mary (11/02) and vs. James Madison (11/09)... career-high eight tackles – all solo – at Lehigh (09/28)... six tackles against both Stony Brook and James Madison... at least one tackle all 14 games with 13 multiple-tackle efforts. 2012 – Played in all 12 games, including four starts at corner (at Georgia State, vs. Richmond, vs. William & Mary, at Wofford)… 24 tackles (21 solo) with two INTs and two pass breakups… seven multi-tackle games… notched first career INT and returned it 17 yards vs. CCSU… second career INT and also returned it 17 yards at Maine… named CFPA National Punt Returner of Week after returning blocked field goal for 64-yard TD vs. Towson on final play of first half. 2011 – Played in eight games as backup cornerback and on special teams... totaled seven tackles (four solo)... one forced fumble... one blocked kick... blocked PAT that was returned 86 yards for two points in NCAA second round game at Montana State... two tackles and forced a fumble in win over Maine... first career tackle at Richmond. 2010 – Redshirt season.
Before UNH Ventured to Durham from Robert E. Lee High School in Springfield, Va... earned a slew of accolades in 2011, including Patriot District First Team as a wide receiver and Second Team as a defensive back... All-Northern Virginia Region First Team as a WR and Washington Post All-Met Honorable Mention... led Lee High School to the playoffs and a first-round victory versus Hayfield High School and fellow Wildcat Hayden Knudson... finished his career with 55 catches for 1,100 yards and eight touchdowns while notching 40 tackles and two INTs on defense... was a standout performer on the Lee High School track team.
Before UNH Played DB/WR at Riverdale Baptist H.S... started all 11 games as a senior, tallying one INT and 15 pass breakups... added two receptions for 50 yards and a TD... Prince George County All-Star... participated in Maryland Crab Bowl... also attended St. John’s College High School.
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Junior // Defensive End 6-0 // 214 // Londonderry, N.H. Personal The son of Harilla and Marie Theodhosi... born 1-13-93 in Nashua, N.H. Wildcat Career 2013 – Did not see game action. Before UNH Played LB and RB at Londonderry High School... 2010 team captain... lettered in indoor and outdoor track and field.
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THE 2014 UNH WILDCATS Jullian TURNER
Dab UKWUANI
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Junior // Defensive Tackle 6-1 // 300 // East Pittsburgh, Pa.
Junior // Defensive End 6-3 // 252 // Gaithersburg, Md.
Personal The son of Jerome and Cathy Turner... born 9-4-92 in Pittsburgh, Pa.
Personal The son of Festus and Abigail Ukwuani... born 8-3-93 in Nigeria.
Wildcat Career 2013 – Played in all 15 games... recorded 29 tackles (17 solo)... 6.5 tackles for a loss, including two sacks... first career collegiate sack in season opener at Central Michigan (09/07)... recorded a tackle in 14 of 15 games with 10 multiple-tackle efforts... career-high five total tackles (2-3–5) at Towson (10/05)... three tackles, including a career-high two for a loss, in NCAA second round at Maine (12/07)... one of those tackles for a loss was a sack... also three tackles in the NCAA semifinal at North Dakota State (12/20). 2012 – Played in 10 games… made four tackles, three solo… tallied first career tackle in win over CCSU… notched first career solo stop in win at Georgia State… recorded single tackles in final two games of season: vs. Towson and in playoff second round at Wofford. 2011 – Redshirt season.
Wildcat Career 2013 – Played in three regular-season games... recorded five total tackles (four solo)... matched career high with three tackles – all solo – in the home opener versus Colgate (09/14)... had one tackle for loss at Towson (10/05). 2012 – Played in three games... made five tackles, two solo, including a half sack... notched first career tackle at Minnesota... career-high three tackles in win over CCSU... notched first career half sack in win vs Delaware. 2011 – CAA Academic All-Conference Team... redshirt season. Before UNH Played for coach Shawn Prather at Col. Zadok Magruder... notched 38 tackles, three sacks and numerous pancake blocks during junior season... first began playing football in 2007... his name is translated to “lean on God” in Igbo, one of the languages spoken in Ukwuani’s native Nigeria.
Before UNH A rare four-year starter at Woodland Hills High School, leading the Wolverines to back-to-back WPIAL AAAA Big East championships... school also had the distinction of competing in consecutive WPIAL championships during his junior and senior campaigns, claiming the state title in his junior year... voted All-Big East First Team as a defensive lineman and a center in both his junior and senior seasons... led his squad in pancake blocks as senior... selected to play in the Big 33 Football Classic, which pits Pennsylvania’s best seniors against Ohio’s best... captain of football team as junior and senior.
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THE 2014 UNH WILDCATS Andy VAILAS
Ryan WELCH
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Senior // Quarterback 6-2 // 191 // Bedford, N.H.
Junior // Defensive Tackle 6-3 // 297 // Dunstable, Mass.
Personal The son of Nicholas and Mary Ann Vailas... born 8-16-90 in Concord, N.H... brother Jimmy Vailas was on the UNH football team from 2009-13. Wildcat Career 2013 – Played in nine games with six starts, including the first four games of the season... returned from injury against William & Mary (11/02), then started vs. James Madison and the regular-season finale vs. Maine... completed 130 of 218 pass attempts (59.6%) for 1,397 yards and nine touchdowns, averaging 155.2 yards per game... QB efficiency rating of 122.50... rushed for 171 yards and two touchdowns on 56 carries... also caught one pass for four yards... career highs in completions (28), attempts (49) and passing yards (397) vs. James Madison (11/09); threw for two TDS that game... season-high 68.2% completion percentage (15x22) in season opener at Central Michigan (09/07); 156 yds, one TD and 144.65 rating that game... 19x31 for 208 yds and two TDs vs. Colgate (09/14); season-long pass of 53 yards that game... season-high 149.34 rating at Albany (11/16) on 7x14 for 87 yds and two TDs... season-high 51 rushing yards (three carries) at Towson (10/05); included a season-long 44-yd rush... named to preseason CFPA QB Award Watch List. 2012 – College Sports Madness All-CAA Second Team… played in 11 games, including seven starts (six at QB)… completed 126 of 217 passes for 1,558 yards and 18 touchdowns with three interceptions… carried 101 times for 451 yards and six TDs… ranked third in CAA and 18th nationally with pass efficiency of 143.0… ranked second in league and tied for 16th in FCS with 14.2 points responsible for/game… went 4-for-4 for 59 yards and a 38-yard TD pass in season-opening win at Holy Cross… replaced injured starter Sean Goldrich at Minnesota and completed 18 of 35 passes for 158 yards… earned win in first career start vs CCSU; went 14 of 20 for 122 yards and a TD… season highs with 23 completions, 38 attempts, 336 yards and career-high five TD passes –including career-long 73-yard TD pass– at Old Dominion; added 80 yards on 14 rushes, including 67-yard TD rush; named CFPA National QB of Week Honorable Mention… matched season best with 23 completions in 36 attempts for 315 yards and two TDs in win vs. Delaware… 18 of 35 for 252 yards and four TDs in win at Georgia State ... fourth straight multi-TD game with three TD passes as part of 15-for-26 effort for 188 yards in win vs. Richmond; rushed 12 times for 83 yards and TD; named CFPA QB Performer of Week Honorable Mention… 3x4 with 19-yard TD pass in win at Rhode Island… rushed for career-long 77-yard TD on first play from scrimmage and finished with career-high 110 yards on eight carries (two TDs) vs. Towson. 2011 – Played in two games, completing 3 of 4 passes for 18 yards with one INT... carried two times for 26 yards against Villanova... went 2-for-3 for 12 yards at Toledo. 2010 – CAA Commissioner’s Academic Award... redshirt season.
Personal The son of Tim and Lori Welch... born 9-10-91 in Nashua, N.H. Wildcat Career 2013 – CAA Academic All-Conference Team... played in one game – vs. Colgate (09/14)... recorded two tackles... career-high two tackles in home opener versus Colgate... spent part of spring camp 2013 at offensive line. 2012 – Played in three games... made two tackles... one tackle in collegiate debut, a win at Holy Cross... recorded solo stop in win over CCSU. 2011 – CAA Academic All-Conference Team... redshirt season. Before UNH Led Lawrence Academy to berth in 2010 Tom Flaherty Bowl... helped clear way for 2,702 rushing yards (300 yards/game)... recorded 29 tackles and three sacks... as junior, guided team to a 9-0 mark and ISL Championship... recorded 39 total tackles and four sacks... offense averaged 342 rushing yards per game... First Team All-ISL defensive lineman as a senior.
Before UNH Played QB for one season at Phillips Academy in Andover, Mass... played QB, WR and DB at Bishop Guertin H.S. for coach Tony Johnson... named All-State as QB in senior season; rushed for over 1,200 yards and passed for 400 yards... notched 10 interceptions in senior season for D-II state champions... All-State split end as junior... earned starting nod at QB for New Hampshire in 2008 Shrine Maple Sugar Bowl.
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THE 2014 UNH WILDCATS Tre WILLIAMS
Mike Zaloga
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Senior // Safety 6-3 // 200 // Syracuse, N.Y.
Freshman (R) // Offensive Line 6-2 // 276 // Saratoga Springs, N.Y.
Personal The son of James and Kim Williams... born 9-27-92 in Syracuse, N.Y.
Personal The son of Zaloga James and Zaloga Debra ... born 8-2-94 in Saratoga, N.Y.
Wildcat Career 2013 – Saw action in 10 of 15 games... DNP the first five games... totaled 24 tackles (12-12–24)... credited with one sack and one pass breakup... recorded multiple tackles seven times, including career-high seven tackles (five solo) at Albany (11/16)... four tackles in NCAA second round at Maine (12/07). 2012 – Played in 11 games, including five starts… recorded 36 tackles, 23 solo, and one pass breakup… missed opening game at Holy Cross due to injury… recorded 10 multi-tackle games… six tackles at Old Dominion and at Maine to match single-game high from freshman season. 2011 – Saw action in eight games... recorded 20 tackles, 17 solo... recorded multiple tackles in three games... five solo tackles in win over Villanova... matched season-high six tackles in overtime win at Lehigh... in collegiate debut, set season high with six tackles, five solo, at Toledo. 2010 – Redshirt season.
Wildcat Career 2013 – Redshirt season. Before UNH Three-year starter... as a captain at Christian Brothers Academy in 2012, was All-State, All-Area, Offensive Line MVP and invited to the North/ South Game... was a Top 100 recipient in 2010 and 2011... named a National Underclassman Strong Man in 2011... recorded the top lift at three strength combines in ‘11.
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Before UNH Two-way starter (DB/WR) at Christian Brothers Academy... accumulated 150 tackles, 13 tackles for loss, and seven sacks during career... voted Section 3 AA All-Star and First-Team All-Central New York as senior.
Senior // Defensive End 6-2 // 246 // Ocean City, N.J. Personal The son of Robert and Jill Zauck ... born 4-16-92 in Ocean City, N.J. Wildcat Career 2013 – Missed the entire season due to injury. 2012 – Saw action in all 12 games… made 16 tackles, 11 solo, five tackles for loss and two sacks... added one pass breakup… four multi-tackle performances… three tackles, career-high two sacks and 2.5 tackles for loss, in win over Delaware… posted career-high four tackles – all solo – in win at Rhode Island. 2011 – Played in four games... compiled six tackles, three solo, and pass breakup... two tackles and pass breakup in debut, a win over Holy Cross. 2010 – Redshirt season. Before UNH Three-year letterwinner at Ocean City H.S... senior captain made 129 stops, 21.5 for a loss, 6.5 sacks... First-Team All-Cape Atlantic, All-South Jersey First Team, First Team AC Press Elite, Group 3 All Courier-Post First Team... 230 career tackles, most in school history, including 87 solo... 36 career tackles for loss and 12 all-time sacks, second in school history... three career INTs and three career forced fumbles... Air Force National Player of the Week for 16-tackle, 2-sacks vs Atlantic City H.S... 2009 Mini Mazwell Award... Ocean City H.S. Defensive Player of the Decade... three-year letterwinner in baseball, winning South Jersey state championship in 2009.
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THE 2014 UNH WILDCATS: Newcomers Jesse Arsenault
Brian Ferreira
Kieran Presley
Junior // Linebacker 6-0 // 205 // Berlin, N.H.
Sophomore // Wide Receiver 6-4 // 191 // Mansfield, Mass.
Freshman // Wide Receiver/Def Back 6-0 // 175 // Amherst, Mass.
Cyrus Boone
Brian Henry
Kyle Reisert
Freshman // Offense/Defense Lineman 6-2 // 260 // Stockton, Calif.
R-Freshman // Wide Receiver 5-10 // 165 // Newfields, N.H.
Freshman // Defensive End/Tight End 6-2 // 205 // Plymouth, N.H.
Trevon Bryant
Dayne Herron
Cody rothwell
Freshman // Running Back/Def Back 5-8 // 175 // St. Augustine, Fla.
Freshman // Offense/Defense Line 6-4 // 285 // Oak Harbor, Wash.
R-Freshman // Running Back 5-10 // 188 // Merrimac, Mass.
Shawn Cavallaro
Jae’Wuan Horton
Ryan Sosnak
Freshman // Wide Receiver/Def Back 5-11 // 180 // Hanover, N.H.
Freshman // Defensive End/Linebacker 6-2 // 215 // Stafford, Va.
Freshman // Offensive/Defensive Line 6-2 // 300 // Bethel Park, Pa.
Nick Derocher
Jake Klose
Matt Torrey
Freshman // Tight End/Defensive End 6-1 // 225 // Northwood, N.H.
Freshman // Wide Receiver/Def Back 6-2 // 175 // Dix Hills, N.Y.
Freshman // Tight End/Defensive End 6-2 // 230 // Cheshire, Conn.
Rory Donovan
Trevor Knight
Brad Wilson
Freshman // Wide Receiver/Def Back 6-5 // 200 // Canton, Mass.
Freshman // Quarterback/Def Back 6-0 // 180 // Nashua, N.H.
R-Freshman // Quarterback 6-2 // 170 // Costa Mesa, Calif.
D’Andre Drummond
Jared Kuehl
Freshman // Safety/Running Back 6-0 // 205 // Lawrence, Mass.
Freshman // Linebacker/Running Back 6-1 // 210 // Plymouth, N.H.
Morgan Ellman
Neil O’Connor
R-Freshman // Kicker 6-0 // 180 // Scotch Plains, N.J.
Freshman // Wide Receiver/Def Back 5-11 // 176 // Leominster, Mass.
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2013 game summaries
Central Michigan 24, UNH 21
UNH 53, Colgate 23
Game One • September 7, 2013 Kelly/Shorts Stadium • Mount Pleasant,Mich.
Game Two • September 14, 2013 Cowell Stadium • Durham, N.H.
UNH (0-1) CMU (1-0)
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1st 03:18 UNH Harris 16-yd run (Setian rush failed) 6-0 2nd 08:01 UNH Mello 17-yd pass from Vailas (MacArthur kick) 13-0 3rd 03:13 CM Davis 9-yd pass from Rush (Coluzzi kick) 13-7 4th 14:22 UNH Steriti 2-yd run (Vailas rush) 21-7 12:16 CM Flory 20-yd pass from Rush (Coluzzi kick) 21-14 09:08 CM Davis 97-yd pass from Rush (Coluzzi kick) 21-21 00:00 CM Coluzzi 27-yd field goal 21-24
INDIVIDUAL WILDCAT LEADERS
RUSHING: Nico Steriti 16-56 yds, TD; Andy Vailas 17-55 yds PASSING: Andy Vailas 15-22-0, 156 yds, TD RECEIVING: Justin Mello 5-117 yds, TD Tackles: Manny Asam 8-3-11
6 0 8 9 23 26 14 7 6 53
1st 10:33 UNH Spears 12-yd pass from Vailas (Vailas to Steriti pass) 08:56 UNH Spears 2-yd pass from Vailas (Vailas to Spears pass) 05:17 UNH MacArthur 27-yd field goal 00:53 COL Finelli 6-yd run (Burgess kick blocked) 00:35 UNH Harris 50-yd pass from Goldrich (MacArthur kick) 2nd 11:34 UNH Steriti 5-yd run (MacArthur kick) 03:53 UNH Steriti 56-yd run (MacArthur kick) 3rd 02:02 COL Finelli 3-yd run (Finelli rush) 00:52 UNH Crossan 11-yd run (MacArthur kick) 4th 08:29 UNH Kelly 1-yd run (Breda kick failed) 05:50 COL Team safety 03:24 COL Cason 17-yd pass from Finelli (Burgess kick)
0-8 0-16 0-19 6-19 6-26 6-33 6-40 14-40 14-47 14-53 16-53 23-53
INDIVIDUAL WILDCAT LEADERS
TEAM STATISTICS
UNH CMU First Downs..................................................... 20......................................17 Rushes/Yardage........................................43/163...............................28/104 Passing Yardage............................................ 232....................................333 Completions-Attempts-INT................... 17-27-1............................. 21-37-1 Total Offense................................................. 395....................................437 Punts/Average...........................................5/50.6................................5/47.6 Fumbles/Lost.................................................4-1.................................... 0-0 Penalties/Yards.............................................5/40...................................2/20 Time of Possession.....................................30:41.................................29:19 MOUNT PLEASANT, Mich. -- Ron Coluzzi’s 27-yard field goal as time expired lifted the Central Michigan University football team to Saturday afternoon’s 24-21 victory against No. 11/8 University of New Hampshire at Kelly/Shorts Stadium. The Wildcats were led offensively by junior quarterback Andy Vailas, who completed 15 of 22 passes for 156 yards and one touchdown; he also carried the ball 17 times for 50 yards. Justin Mello was his top target with five catches for 117 yards, including a 17-yard TD reception. Nico Steriti was the team’s top ground gainer with 56 yards on 16 carries. The UNH defense, which shut out Central Michigan in the first half with just 98 yards allowed, was led by senior captain Manny Asam with 11 tackles and Shane McNeely with 10. Akil Anderson contributed seven tackles while Casey DeAndrade was credited with six tackles and three pass breakups, and Cody Muller finished with six tackles, including three for a loss of 14 yards. CMU quarterback Cooper Rush was 19-for-32 for 326 yards and three TDs. Titus Davis hauled in six catches for 184 yards and two TDs, including a 97-yard score that tied the score, 21-21, at 9:08. Saylor Lavillii had 93 rushing yards on 20 carries. The Chippewas, who trailed 21-7 with 14:22 remaining in the fourth quarter, began their game-winning drive on the CMU 29 yard line. On 3rd-and-15 from the UNH 30, Cooper found Davis for a 17-yard gain to extend the drive. Lavallii carried the ball three consecutive downs to set up 4th-and-2 at the UNH 10. CMU called a timeout with three seconds left, and Coluzzi’s kick sailed between the uprights for the win. UNH drove 51 yards to the CMU 24 yard line on the game’s opening drive, but on the 12th play Mike MacArthur struck a 41-yard field goal attempt wide left to keep the game scoreless at 10:16. The Wildcats’ defense forced a 3-and-out and UNH began its next drive on its 29 at 8:13 and proceeded to march 71 yards on 13 plays to take a 6-0 lead at 3:18 of the first quarter. Vailas completed 5 of 7 passes for 35 yards and rushed three times for eight yards on the drive, which was capped by Harris’ end-around to the left side. Video replay overturned the two-point conversion run by Chris Setian to keep the score 6-0. Following a Keith Parkinson interception, New Hampshire extended the advantage to 13-0 at 8:01 of the second quarter on a 13-play, 53-yard drive that consumed 7:52. Following six consecutive running plays – three by Vailas for 19 yards – Vailas found Mello behind the defense in the end zone for a 17-yard scoring play. MacArthur’s PAT gave the ‘Cats a 13-point lead. Central Michigan advanced the ball from the UNH 49 to the 21 in just three plays, then on 1st-and-goal from the 9, Rush drilled a pass to Davis in the middle of the end zone to lift the home team within 13-7 at 3:13 of the third quarter. The Wildcats responded with a TD drive to establish its largest lead of the game – 14 points – of 21-7 at 14:22 of the fourth quarter. Vailas started the drive and moved the ‘Cats from their 25 to the 41, then Goldrich’s career-long 28-yard run set up 1st-and-10 at the CMU 31. On the next play, Mello hauled in Goldrich’s pass along the left sideline and was stopped at the 1 yard line. After a false start pushed UNH back to the 6, Steriti carried for a gain of four and then punched it in from the 2. On the 2-point conversion, Vailas easily won the race to the left pylon. CMU engineered a five-play, 65-yard drive to trim the deficit to 21-14 when Rush connected with Andrew Flory on a 20-yard scoring play at 12:16. Rush found Titus behind the defense on another deep post and the wide receiver outraced the defenders to the end zone to tie the score, 21-21, at 9:08.
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Colgate (0-3) UNH (1-1)
RUSHING: Nico Steriti 11-88 yds, 2 TD; Dalton Crossan 7-81 yds, TD PASSING: Andy Vailas 19-31-1, 208 yds, 2 TD, Sean Goldrich 5-6-0, 80 yds, TD RECEIVING: Justin Mello 5-101 yds Tackles: Shane McNeely 4-4-8
TEAM STATISTICS
COL UNH First Downs..................................................... 18......................................24 Rushes/Yardage........................................53/232...............................38/263 Passing Yardage.............................................. 46....................................288 Completions-Attempts-INT..................... 5-18-2............................. 24-37-1 Total Offense................................................. 278....................................551 Punts/Average...........................................8/37.5................................1/32.0 Fumbles/Lost.................................................1-0.................................... 2-2 Penalties/Yards.............................................2/16...................................6/64 Time of Possession.....................................33:12.................................26:48 DURHAM, N.H. -- The No. 12/9 UNH football team racked up 40 points in the first half, including 26 in the first quarter, to cruise to Saturday afternoon’s 53-23 victory over Colgate in the Wildcats’ home opener at Cowell Stadium. UNH’s dominant first half included 336 total yards of offense, 14 first downs, five scoring drives and 40 points. Overall, the Wildcats finished with 551 total yards balanced by 288 yards in the air and 263 yards rushing. On the ground, junior tailback Nico Steriti rushed for 88 yards and a pair of touchdowns on 11 carries, while redshirt freshman Dalton Crossan added 81 yards on just seven carries (11.6 yards/carry). In the air, junior Andy Vailas was 19 of 31 for 208 yards and a pair of touchdowns. Sophomore Sean Goldrich was an efficient 5-for-6 for 80 yards and a touchdown. Justin Mello led all receivers and notched his second straight 100-plus yard game with five catches for 101 yards. Harold Spears pulled down five catches for 38 yards and two TDs. New Hampshire (1-1, 0-0 CAA) took the opening kickoff and marched down the field with a 14-play, 79-yard drive that was capped off by a 12-yard pass from Vailas to Spears with 10:33 left in the first. UNH also converted a two-point attempt as Steriti pulled in a Vailas pass to give the ‘Cats an 8-0 lead. Trailing 8-0, Colgate (0-3, 0-0 Patriot League) turned the ball over on its second play from scrimmage. Dylan Finelli’s pass was intercepted by Shane McNeely and returned 31 yards to the 4-yard line. Just three plays later, Vailas and Spears connected again for a two-yard TD strike. The duo connected just moments later for a two-point conversation to extend the lead to 16-0 with 8:53 left in the first. The Wildcats extended their lead to 19-0 on a 27-yard field goal from Mike MacArthur with 5:17 left in the first. UNH forced a Colgate punt on the next possession, but the return attempt was fumbled setting up the Raiders’ first scoring drive of the day. After recovering the fumble at the 43, Colgate went five plays for 43 yards capped off by a six-yard Finelli TD rush. Sean McCann blocked the Colgate PAT attempt to keep the game at 19-6. UNH closed out first-quarter scoring as backup quarterback Goldrich entered the game for the next drive and promptly connected with R.J. Harris for a 50-yard TD strike to make it 26-6. UNH added a pair of second-quarter strikes to extend its lead to 40-6. Both scores came on runs by Steriti. He found the end zone on a five-yard run at 11:34 that capped off a seven-play, 30-yard drive. The second came when he broke a third-and-1 run for 56 yards at 3:52. The Wildcats took a 40-6 lead into the half. New Hampshire’s 40 points were the most tallied in the first half since the ‘Cats put up 40 points in the opening half at Old Dominion on Sept. 22, 2012. Things settled down during the second half as the Wildcats kept to the ground. Colgate cut into the UNH lead with an 11-play, 68-yard drive that was capped off by a three-yard Finelli run and a two-point Finelli conversion to make it 40-14 with 2:02 left in the third. New Hampshire answered as Crossan scored on an 11-yard run with 52 seconds left in the third to make it 47-14. Midway through the fourth quarter New Hampshire extended the lead to 53-14 as Mike Kelly ran it in from one yard out to complete a 10-play, 80-yard drive. Colgate would score the final nine points of the game as it registered a safety with 5:50 remaining, and Dan Cason pulled down the game’s final touchdown on a 17-yard pass from Finelli with 3:24 left to close out scoring.
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2013 game summaries
Lehigh 34, UNH 27
Towson 44, UNH 28
Game Three • September 28, 2013 Goodman Stadium • Bethlehem, Pa.
Game Four • October 5, 2013 Unitas Stadium • Towson, Md.
UNH (1-2) Lehigh (4-0)
12 7 8 0 27 3 10 14 7 34
1st 12:22 UNH MacArthur 31-yd field goal 07:40 LEH Duque 33-yd field goal 06:09 UNH Setian 5-yd pass from Vailas (Vailas rush failed) 02:44 UNH MacArthur 35-yd field goal 2nd 13:54 UNH Vailas 1-yd run (MacArthur kick) 10:48 LEH Sherman 13-yd pass from Bialkowski (Pandy kick) 00:00 LEH Pandy 19-yd field goal 3rd 10:23 UNH Setian 4-yd run (Setian rush) 08:25 LEH Farrell 1-yd run (Pandy kick) 05:35 LEH Farrell 1-yd run (Pandy kick) 4th 12:19 LEH Knott 15-yd pass from Bialkowski (Pandy kick)
INDIVIDUAL WILDCAT LEADERS
3-0 3-3 9-3 12-3 19-3 19-10 19-13 27-13 27-20 27-27 27-34
RUSHING: Nico Steriti 15-116 yds; Andy Vailas 13-43 yds, TD PASSING: Andy Vailas 18-29-0, 152 yds, TD RECEIVING: R.J. Harris 7-53 yds Tackles: Akil Anderson 12-0-12; Hayden Knudson 7-2-9
TEAM STATISTICS
1st 13:18 UNH Steriti 9-yd run from (MacArthur kick) 08:44 TOW Evangelista 37-yd field goal 08:14 UNH Vailas 44-yd run (Vailas pass failed) 06:04 UNH Spears 29-yd pass from Allison (MacArthur kick) 2nd 10:56 TOW West 50-yd run (Evangelista kick) 06:51 TOW West 1-yd run (Evangelista kick) 00:44 TOW Wilkins 21-yd pass from Athens (Evangelista kick) 00:00 TOW Soven 49-yd field goal 3rd 12:46 TOW Holder 18-yd pass from Athens (Evangelista kick) 06:47 TOW Evangelista 26-yd field goal 02:33 TOW West 1-yd run (Evangelista kick) 4th 02:32 UNH Mello 3-yd pass from Goldrich (Setian rush)
7-0 7-3 13-3 20-3 20-10 20-17 20-24 20-27 20-34 20-37 20-44 28-44
INDIVIDUAL WILDCAT LEADERS
UNH LEH First Downs..................................................... 24......................................28 Rushes/Yardage........................................42/289...............................37/106 Passing Yardage............................................ 152....................................359 Completions-Attempts-INT................... 18-29-0............................. 31-52-1 Total Offense................................................. 441....................................465 Punts/Average...........................................5/51.0................................3/45.3 Fumbles/Lost.................................................0-0.................................... 2-1 Penalties/Yards.............................................7/77...................................3/25 Time of Possession.....................................27:03.................................32:57 BETHLEHEM, Pa. -- Nico Steriti rushed for 116 yards but the No. 10/7 UNH football team was defeated 34-27 by No. 21/17 Lehigh University at Goodman Stadium on Saturday afternoon. Steriti led UNH’s ground game with a season-high 116 yards on 15 carries. Andy Vailas was 18 of 29 for 152 yards and one touchdown; he also carried the ball 13 times for 43 yards and one TD. Chris Setian finished with four rushes for 35 yards and one TD, and he also had a five-yard TD reception. Lehigh was led offensively by Brandon Bialkowski, who completed 31 of 52 attempts for 359 yards and two TDs. Lee Kurfis was the top target with 11 catches for 117 yards. Sergio Fernandez-Soto had seven catches for 123 yards. Keith Parkinson’s interception gave the Wildcats the ball at their 23-yard line with 3:58 to play. Eight consecutive rushes advanced the ball to the LU 13. Following one-yard rushes by Vailas and Steriti, an incompletion led to 4th-and-8 with 31.6 seconds on the clock. UNH called its last timeout, then Vailas’ pass to the right corner of the end zone was just beyond the outstretched arms of Justin Mello. The teams exchanged field goals the first two drives of the game. On the first play from scrimmage, Jared Allison took an end around down the right sideline for a 41-yard gain to the Lehigh 42. Setian then carried the ball 21 yards to the Lehigh 21. The Wildcats had a touchdown run negated by a holding penalty and took a 3-0 lead on a 31-yard Mike MacArthur field goal at 12:22. Lehigh responded with an 11-play, 51-yard drive capped by a Ryan Pandy 19-yard field goal. The Mountain Hawks had advanced the ball to the UNH 1, but Akil Anderson tackled Sean Farrell for a one-yard loss and Bialkowski’s third-down pass was incomplete. The Wildcats regained the lead, 9-3, with a five-play, 80-yard drive that took just 86 seconds. Vailas had consecutive 17- and 12-yard completions to Harris to move the ball to the UNH 49, then Steriti’s 32-yard rush and Lehigh facemask penalty made it 1st-andgoal at the LU 9. One play later, Vailas connected with Steriti for a five-yard TD pass. Cody Muller immediately got the ball back for the ‘Cats with a forced fumble and recovery at the Lehigh 30. UNH gained one first down before MacArthur’s 35-yard field goal extended the advantage to 12-3 at 2:44 of the first quarter. UNH’s defense forced a three-and-out and Vailas orchestrated a 13-play, 64-yard drive punctuated by his one-yard keeper to give the Wildats a 19-3 lead at 13:54 of the second quarter. Vailas was 4-for-4 on the drive for 44 yards, including a 21-yard strike to Allison. Lehigh responded less than three minutes later when Bialkowski found Sherman in the end zone for a 13-yard TD to trim the deficit to 19-10 at 10:48. The Mountain Hawks engineered an 18-play, 71-yard drive that consumed the last 4:34 of the half and pulled within 19-13 on Pandy’s 19-yard field goal. New Hampshire’s defense opened the third quarter by forcing a three-and-out and the offense continued momentum in UNH’s favor with a nine-play, 80-yard drive that gave the Wildcats a 27-13 lead. On 4th-and-1 from the Lehigh 4, Setian carried the ball up the middle for a TD and then he punched in the two-point conversion. Lehigh scored 21 consecutive points to take its first lead of the game, 34-27. Ferrell scored on one-yard plunges at 8:25 and 5:35, then Bialkowski’s 15-yard touchdown pass to Derek Knott at 12:19 of the fourth quarter put the home team in front.
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UNH (1-3, 0-1) 20 0 0 8 28 TOW (6-0, 2-0) 3 24 17 0 44
RUSHING: Andy Vailas 3-51 yds, TD; Nico Steriti 13-47 yds, TD PASSING: Andy Vailas 18-29-2, 194 yards; Sean Goldrich 6-9-0, 53 yds, TD RECEIVING: H. Spears 4-106 yds, TD; R.J. Harris 8-77; J. Mello 6-51 yds, TD Tackles: Hayden Knudson 4-8-12; Shane McNeely 4-5-9
TEAM STATISTICS
UNH TOW First Downs..................................................... 22......................................27 Rushes/Yardage........................................31/169...............................48/352 Passing Yardage............................................ 276....................................379 Completions-Attempts-INT................... 25-39-2............................. 24-35-0 Total Offense................................................. 445....................................731 Punts/Average...........................................7/36.7................................4/44.5 Fumbles/Lost.................................................3-2.................................... 3-3 Penalties/Yards.............................................7/36...............................14/121 Time of Possession.....................................23:50.................................36:10 TOWSON, Md. -- The No. 3/2 Towson University football team scored 41 consecutive points to overcome a 20-3 first-quarter deficit and defeat No. 19/18 UNH, 44-28, Saturday afternoon at Johnny Unitas Stadium. Harold Spears had four catches for a season-high 106 yards, including a 29-yard touchdown reception. R.J. Harris finished with eight receptions for 77 yards; he moved into No. 10 on UNH’s career receptions list with 156 and now has 1,992 career receiving yards. Andy Vailas was 18-for-29 for 194 yards and he had 51 rushing yards, including a 44-yard TD run. Defensively, Hayden Knudson led the Wildcats with 12 tackles and a pass breakup. Nick Cefalo finished with seven tackles, two fumble recoveries and a pass breakup. Towson amassed 731 offensive yards with 352 on the ground and 379 passing yards. Terrance West rushed 28 times for 238 yards and three TDs while Peter Athens led the aerial attack by completing 22 of 33 for 343 yards and two TDs. UNH built a 20-3 lead less than nine minutes into the game with three TDs on seven offensive plays for a total of 131 yards that was fueled by two fumble recoveries by the Wildcats’ defense. On Towson’s second play from scrimmage, Shane McNeely forced West to fumble and Cefalo recovered the ball on the TU 23. Three plays later, Steriti carried the ball around the left end for a nine-yard TD at 13:18. The Tigers responded with a 10-play, 68-yard drive capped by a Drew Evangelista 37yard field goal to pull within 7-3 at 8:44. New Hampshire had a quick response as Vailas connected with Harris for a 21-yard pass play and then the junior quarterback kept the ball and raced down the right side for a 44-yard touchdown. On the 2-point conversion, Vailas’ pass to Spears was incomplete to keep the score 13-3 at 8:14. Jullian Turner forced West’s second fumble of the game and Cefalo once again recovered the ball to give the ‘Cats first down at the Towson 43. Following a 14-yard ground gain by Chris Setian, UNH scored on a 29-yard pass play in which Jared Allison took the ball on an end around to the right side but set himself to throw and connected with Spears, who was open at the goal line. MacArthur’s PAT gave UNH a 20-3 advantage at 6:04. Towson outscored the ‘Cats 24-0 to take a 27-20 lead into halftime. The surge began on West’s 50-yard gallop that trimmed the deficit to 20-10 at 10:56. He scored on a 1-yard plunge to lift the home team within 20-17 at 6:51. The Tigers took a lead they would not relinquish when Athens completed a pass to Wilkins in the front-right corner of the end zone and the ensuing PAT punctuated a 7-play, 75-yard drive that gave Towson a 24-20 lead with 44 seconds remaining in the first half. D.J. Soven kicked a 49-yard field goal as time expired to extend the advantage to 27-20. Athens found Emmanuel Holder in the right flat and he rumbled into the end zone to push the lead to 34-20 at 12:46 of the third quarter. The Wildcats, on the strength of a 36-yard pass play from Vailas to Spears, advanced the ball to the TU 11. Facing 4th-and-1 on the 2, Setian was stopped for no gain as the ‘Cats lost possession on downs. Towson scored the next 10 points to take a 44-20 lead.
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2013 game summaries
UNH 59, URI 19
UNH 29, Villanova 28
Game Five • October 12, 2013 Cowell Stadium • Durham, N.H.
Game Six • October 19, 2013 Cowell Stadium • Durham, N.H.
URI (2-5, 1-3) UNH (2-3, 1-1)
6 6 0 7 19 7 17 14 21 59
1st 04:45 URI Jackson 12-yd pass from Bentsen (Bentsen pass failed) 00:36 UNH Steriti 54-yd run (MacArthur kick) 2nd 09:50 UNH Steriti 3-yd run (MacArthur kick) 05:45 URI Wynn 26-yd pass from Bentsen (Bentsen rush failed) 03:29 UNH Mello 6-yd pass from Goldrich (MacArthur kick) 00:32 UNH MacArthur 24-yd field goal 3rd 12:40 UNH Goldrich 24-yd run (MacArthur kick) 08:03 UNH Steriti 8-yd run (MacArthur kick) 4th 13:05 UNH Thames 11-yd interception return (MacArthur kick) 10:46 UNH Spears 21-yd pass from Goldrich (MacArthur kick) 07:01 URI Jackson 18-yd pass form Peavey (Smith kick) 05:46 UNH Shorey 44-yd fumble return (Breda kick)
6-0 6-7 6-14 12-14 12-21 12-24 12-31 12-38 12-45 12-52 19-52 19-59
INDIVIDUAL WILDCAT LEADERS
RUSHING: Nico Steriti 15-150 yds, 2 TD; Sean Goldrich 14-94, TD PASSING: Sean Goldrich 18-26-1, 241 yds, 2 TD RECEIVING: Jimmy Giansante 4-50 yds; Justin Mello 4-47 yds, TD Tackles: Akil Anderson 6-2-8
TEAM STATISTICS
URI UNH First Downs..................................................... 22......................................26 Rushes/Yardage........................................ 41/115...............................43/333 Passing Yardage............................................ 292....................................241 Completions-Attempts-INT................... 26-45-1............................. 18-26-1 Total Offense................................................. 407....................................574 Punts/Average...........................................8/32.8................................4/41.5 Fumbles/Lost.................................................2-2.................................... 5-2 Penalties/Yards.............................................5/61...................................1/10 Time of Possession.....................................31:13.................................28:47 DURHAM, N.H. – Playing before a Homecoming crowd of 18,412, Sean Goldrich passed for two touchdowns and ran for another in his first start of the season to propel the No. 25/22 University of New Hampshire football team to Saturday afternoon’s 59-19 victory over Rhode Island at Cowell Stadium. Goldrich went 18-for-26 for 241 yards to go along with a career-high 94 rushing yards on 14 attempts. Nico Steriti registered his eighth career 100-yard rushing performance –and second of the season-- after carrying 15 times for 150 yards and a pair of TDs as part of the Wildcats’ season-high 333 rushing yards on 43 carries. Akil Anderson paced a balanced defensive effort with eight tackles, including a sack. Shane McNeely tallied five stops and a sack as the UNH defense held Rhody to 115 rushing yards. UNH went on a 38-point spurt to break the game open. Leading 14-12 late in the second quarter, Goldrich’s first touchdown pass of the day was a 6-yard hookup with Justin Mello with 3:29 left in the half. Mello finished with four receptions for 47 yards, which leaves him with 999 career receiving yards. Mike MacArthur bumped the advantage to 24-12 with a 24-yard field goal 32 seconds prior to intermission. MacArthur’s 40th career field goal elevated him into a tie with Connor McCormick (2002-05) for UNH’s all-time FG lead. New Hampshire outscored Rhode Island, 35-7, in the second half. Goldrich raced for a 24-yard TD with 12:40 left in the third to build the lead to 31-12. Steriti’s 8-yard scamper capped a 10-play, 80-yard drive for a 38-12 lead with 8:03 left in the third. The Wildcats’ defense recorded two touchdowns in the fourth quarter. Steven Thames returned an interception 11 yards for a score that increased the lead to 45-12 with 13:05 remaining, and Cam Shorey scooped up a fumble and rumbled 44 yards for a TD with 5:46 left to complete the scoring. Harold Spears nabbed Goldrich’s second touchdown pass of the day with a 21-yard reception at 10:46 of the fourth; the tight end’s team-leading fourth touchdown catch of the season staked the Wildcats to a 52-12 lead. URI tallied its final points on an 18-yard touchdown pass from Kolt Peavey to Robbie Jackson with 7:01 remaining. Rhode Island opened the scoring on a 12-yard touchdown pass from Bob Bentsen to Jackson with 4:45 left in the first quarter. The 2-point attempt failed, so URI held a 6-0 lead. It was the first game this season in which UNH failed to score first. The ‘Cats erased their only deficit of the contest on Steriti’s 54-yard TD rush for a 7-6 lead with 36 seconds remaining in the first. Chris Setian increased the lead to 14-6 on a 3-yard touchdown with 9:50 left in the second quarter. Bentsen drew the Rams within 14-12 on a 26-yard scoring strike to Jawaun Wynn, but Rhode Island’s 2-point attempt failed with 5:45 left in the half.
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VU (4-3, 3-1) UNH (3-3, 2-1)
7 0
7 6
0 9
14 14
28 29
1st 01:52 VU Monangai 5-yd run (Hamilton kick) 7-0 2nd 13:28 UNH Crossan 17-yd run (MacArthur kick blocked) 7-6 08:34 VU Robertson 14-yd run (Hamilton kick) 14-6 3rd 08:13 UNH Goldrich 6-yd run (Setian pass failed) 14-12 00:13 UNH MacArthur 23-yd field goal 14-15 4th 05:03 UNH Allison 8-yd pass from Goldrich (MacArthur kick failed)14-21 01:55 VU Robertson 2-yd run (Hamilton kick) 21-21 01:09 VU Robertson 42-yd run (Hamilton kick) 28-21 00:14 UNH Goldrich 4-yd run (Setian rush) 28-29
INDIVIDUAL WILDCAT LEADERS
RUSHING: C. Setian 12-88 yds; N. Steriti 16-61; S. Goldrich 16-27 yds, 2 TD PASSING: Sean Goldrich 21-28-0, 236 yds, TD RECEIVING: Justin Mello 5-73 yds; Jared Allison 6-56 yds, TD Tackles: Shane McNeely 5-3-8
TEAM STATISTICS
VU UNH First Downs..................................................... 22......................................29 Rushes/Yardage........................................47/317...............................51/237 Passing Yardage............................................ 122....................................251 Completions-Attempts-INT................... 15-17-0............................. 22-29-0 Total Offense................................................. 439....................................488 Punts/Average...........................................5/46.2................................5/40.8 Fumbles/Lost.................................................1-0.................................... 1-0 Penalties/Yards.............................................5/60.....................................0/0 Time of Possession.....................................29:18.................................30:42 DURHAM, N.H. – Sean Goldrich rushed for a 4-yard touchdown with 14 seconds left in the fourth quarter and Chris Setian powered his way in for the ensuing 2-point conversion to cap the No. 25/23 University of New Hampshire football team’s comefrom-behind 29-28 upset victory over No. 12/11 Villanova on Saturday afternoon at Cowell Stadium. UNH, which improved to 25-2 in its last 27 home games, registered its second straight victory to up its record to 3-3, 2-1 in the CAA. Villanova, which saw its fourgame winning streak snapped, fell to 4-3, 3-1. Goldrich went 21-for-28 for 236 yards and a touchdown; he added two touchdown rushes as part of a 16-carry, 27-yard ground effort. Setian notched a career-high 88 rushing yards on 12 carries and tacked on three catches for 28 yards. Jared Allison led the receiving corps with six receptions for 56 yards – both career highs -- and his first career TD catch, which was an 8-yard reception that ended a 14play, 99-yard drive with 5:03 left in the fourth to give UNH a 21-14 lead. The PAT was no good. On the ensuing drive, Villanova quarterback John Robertson, who rushed 27 times for a career-high 256 yards and three touchdowns, knotted the score, 21-21, with a 2-yard keeper on 4th-and goal with 1:55 left. After Villanova’s defense forced a three-and-out, the visitors reclaimed the lead, 28-21, on Robertson’s 42-yard touchdown burst with 1:09 remaining. But a 35-yard kickoff return from Dalton Crossan, combined with a VU personal foul penalty, gave UNH possession at the 50 with 1:02 left. During the game-winning drive, Allison recovered a fumble on a botched hookand-ladder play at the ‘Nova 46, and then made an 18-yard reception to the ‘Nova 28. Goldrich completed back-to-back passes to Setian for 10 and 14 yards to stake the Wildcats to 1st-and-goal at the Villanova 4. Goldrich then faked a jump pass, pulled the ball down and fought his way into the end zone to draw New Hampshire within 28-27. Setian completed the victory with the conversion rush. Shane McNeely posted a team-leading eight tackles, including five solo stops and a half-sack. Cody Muller racked up seven tackles –all solo—and snuffed out Villanova’s last-gasp drive by sacking Robertson, which forced a fumble at the ‘Nova 28 on the game’s final play. Matt Kaplan amassed a pair of sacks. Villanova jumped out to a 7-0 lead courtesy of a 5-yard touchdown run from Kevin Monangai (12 carries-30 yards, TD) with 1:52 to go in the first quarter. Crossan (five rushes-41 yards, TD) responded with a 17-yard TD run, but the PAT was blocked by Rakim Cox (six tackles, two sacks, blocked kick), allowing VU to hold a 7-6 lead with 13:28 to go in the first half. Robertston’s first scoring run, a 14-yard carry, built Villanova’s lead to 14-6 with 8:34 left in the second quarter. With 8:13 left in the third, Goldrich called his own number for a 6-yard TD to draw New Hampshire within 14-12 after the failed 2-point try. The ‘Cats took their first lead, 15-14 when Mike MacArthur kicked a 23-yard field goal with 13 seconds left in the third. MacArthur’s 41st career field goal lifted him to UNH’s all-time lead in that department and moved him into a tie for 10th place on the CAA all-time list.
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2013 game summaries
UNH 31, Stony Brook 13
Game Seven • October 26, 2013 LaValle Stadium • Stony Brook, N.Y. UNH (4-3, 3-1) 9 7 9 6 31 SBU (3-4, 1-3) 3 3 7 0 13
1st 08:13 SBU Ball 21-yd field goal 0-3 05:13 UNH Team safety 2-3 02:39 UNH Mello 23-yd pass from Goldrich (MacArthur kick) 9-3 2nd 09:37 UNH Setian 1-yd run (MacArthur kick) 16-3 02:41 SBU Ball 39-yd field goal 16-6 3rd 07:03 UNH MacArthur 33-yd field goal 19-6 03:33 SBU Tye 8-yd pass from Negron (Ball kick) 19-13 00:00 UNH Mello 15-yd pass from Goldrich (Goldrich pass failed) 25-13 4th 11:20 UNH Mello 36-yd pass from Goldrich (MacArthur kick failed)31-13
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Game Eight • November 2, 2013 Zable Stadium • Williamsburg, Va. UNH (4-4, 3-2) 0 0 0 0 0 WM (6-3, 3-2) 0 10 7 0 17 2nd 10:04 WM Carpenter 28-yd field goal 00:20 WM McBride 6-yd pass from Caprio (Carpenter kick) 3rd 09:23 WM Cooper 1-yd run (Carpenter kick)
TEAM STATISTICS
UNH SBU First Downs..................................................... 20......................................17 Rushes/Yardage........................................41/150...............................45/157 Passing Yardage............................................ 186....................................129 Completions-Attempts-INT................... 15-30-0............................... 9-24-2 Total Offense................................................. 336....................................286 Punts/Average...........................................7/39.7................................4/40.5 Fumbles/Lost.................................................2-0.................................... 1-1 Penalties/Yards.............................................3/15...................................3/35 Time of Possession.....................................26:23.................................33:37 STONY BROOK -- Justin Mello recorded eight catches for 110 yards and three touchdowns to propel the No. 20/22 UNH football team to Saturday evening’s 31-13 victory against Stony Brook University at LaValle Stadium. For Mello, both the eight receptions and three TDs were career highs while the 110 yards was seven less than his personal best. Quarterback Sean Goldrich completed 15 of 29 passes for 186 yards and the three scores to Mello; he also carried 15 times for 36 yards. Nico Steriti was the Wildcats’ top rusher with 19 carries for 69 yards. The defense limited SBU to 286 yards, forced three turnovers and recorded three sacks. Lamar Edmonds and Shane McNeely tied for the team lead with eight tackles apiece. Edmonds also recorded his first career interception, and McNeely scooped up a fumble recovery. DeVaughn Chollette tallied a career-high seven tackles. After falling behind 3-0, UNH scored 16 consecutive points to build a 16-3 lead midway through the second quarter. The ‘Cats led 16-6 at halftime and inched further ahead, 19-6, at 7:03 of the third quarter. The Seawolves pulled within 19-13 at 3:33 of the third quarter, but New Hampshire scored a TD on the last play of the quarter -- a 15-yard pass from Goldrich to Mello -- to establish a 25-13 lead. Mello’s 36-yard TD catch capped the scoring, 31-13, at 11:20 of the fourth quarter. On the opening drive of the game, SBU marched 71 yards on 15 plays in 6:47 to take a 3-0 lead on Graham Ball’s 21-yard field goal at 8:13. A 47-yard punt by Brad Prasky pinned SBU at its 11-yard line. The Wildcats’ defense forced a 3-and-out, then the long snap to the punter sailed out of the end zone for a safety to lift the ‘Cats within 3-2 at 5:13. On the ensuing New Hampshire drive, Goldrich ran for 23 yards on 3rd-and-21 to extend the drive, and one play later he connected with Steriti on a 23-yard pass play to set up 1st-and-10 at the SBU 26. Two plays later, Mello hauled in Goldrich’s over-theshoulder pass at the left pylon for a 23-yard TD catch for a 9-3 lead at 2:39. Chris Setian blocked a punt to give the visitors 1st-and-10 at its 49 at 12:10 of the second quarter, and UNH subsequently extended its lead to 16-3 on a seven-play, 51-yard drive. Steriti opened with a 19-yard run and Dalton Crossan had a 22-yard ground gain to make it 1st-and-goal at the SBU 9. On 4th-and-1 from the shotgun formation, Setian took the inside handoff and ran up the middle untouched for the touchdown at 9:37. The Seawolves marched 48 yards on 11 plays to trim the deficit to 16-6 on Ball’s 39yard field goal at 2:41 of the second quarter. Edmonds’ interception on the right sideline gave UNH possession at the SBU 35 with 8:27 remaining in the third quarter. Five plays later, MacArthur’s 33-yard field goal extended the lead to 19-6 at 7:03. Stony Brook answered with a seven-play, 62-yard TD drive that culminated with Negron’s 8-yard play-action pass to Will Tye at 3:33. Ball’s PAT made it 19-13. UNH immediately reestablished a double-digit lead, 25-13, on a nine-play, 75-yard touchdown drive. On the second play, Goldrich’s 24-yard carry advanced the ball to the SBU 46. The Wildcats called time out facing 3rd-and-6 at the SBU 15 with four seconds left in the third quarter, and Mello caught the ball at the goal line for a 15-yard TD with no time remaining in the third quarter. UNH put together a 70-yard TD drive on just three plays to build a 31-13 lead at 11:20 of the fourth quarter. Goldrich found Mello along the right sideline at the SBU 5, and the wide receiver eluded a pair of defenders to get into the end zone for a 36-yard touchdown.
0-3 0-10 0-17
INDIVIDUAL WILDCAT LEADERS
RUSHING: Andy Vailas 3-19 yds; Dalton Crossan 2-15 yds PASSING: Andy Vailas 17-29-1, 122 yds; Sean Goldrich 12-17-1, 106 yds RECEIVING: Justin Mello 4-70 yds; Harold Spears 6-40 yds Tackles: DeVaughn Chollette 5-7-12; Shane McNeely 5-2-7
TEAM STATISTICS
RUSHING: Nico Steriti 19-69 yds; Chris Setian 6-23 yds, TD PASSING: Sean Goldrich 15-29-0, 186 yds, 3 TD RECEIVING: Justin Mello 8-110 yds, 3 TD Tackles: Lamar Edmonds 5-3-8; Shane McNeely 3-5-8
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William & Mary 17, UNH 0
UNH WM First Downs..................................................... 20......................................14 Rushes/Yardage..........................................26/84...............................40/124 Passing Yardage............................................ 228....................................241 Completions-Attempts-INT................... 29-46-2............................. 14-24-0 Total Offense................................................. 312....................................365 Punts/Average...........................................5/36.4................................7/41.0 Fumbles/Lost.................................................1-1.................................... 1-0 Penalties/Yards.............................................5/35...................................7/75 Time of Possession.....................................28:27.................................31:33 WILLIAMSBURG, Va. -- The No. 16/17 UNH football team saw its three-game win streak end with Saturday afternoon’s 17-0 loss to William & Mary at Zable Stadium. Andy Vailas completed 17 of 29 passes for 122 yards and one interception; he was UNH’s top ground gainer with 19 yards on three carries. Starting quarterback Sean Goldrich went 12 of 17 for 106 yards and one interception. Justin Mello had four catches for a team-high 70 yards. Harold Spears and Jared Allison shared the team lead for receptions with six; Spears compiled 40 receiving yards and Allison finished with 37. The defense, which held the Tribe scoreless in the first and fourth quarters, was led by DeVaughn Chollette, who recorded a career-high 12 tackles. Casey DeAndrade, who leads the CAA in pass breakups, broke up four passes. Akil Anderson recorded two sacks as part of a six-tackle effort. W&M quarterback Brent Caprio went 14x24 for 241 yards and a six-yard TD pass to Tre McBride. Christian Reeves had four catches for 109 yards. Jarrell Cooper had 18 rushes for 90 yards, including a 1-yard touchdown run. UNH escaped poor field position each of its first two possessions to advance the ball near midfield before being forced to punt. The Wildcats’ defense stopped William & Mary on its opening drive on a Jay Colbert sack on third down, then Anderson’s sack ended the Tribe’s next possession to keep the game scoreless. With 2:02 on the clock, the ‘Cats had their best starting position to that point at the UNH 23. A defensive pass interference call on 3rd-and-20 extended New Hampshire’s drive. On the opening play of the second quarter, Goldrich rumbled into Tribe territory but Jared Velasquez stripped the ball and teammate Mike Reilly recovered the fumble to give the home team the ball at the W&M 35. The Tribe marched 54 yards and took a 3-0 lead on John Carpenter’s 28-yard field goal at 10:04. With Vailas inserted at QB, UNH recorded a pair of first downs to advance the ball to the UNH 47, but the Wildcats were forced to punt on 4th-and-2. Lamar Edmonds nearly had a pick-six when he broke on an out pattern to the right side, but one play later Caprio lofted a pass over the secondary to connect with Christian Reeves for a 61-yard play that set up 1st-and-goal at the UNH 3. Carpenter’s 26-yard field goal attempt sailed wide left to keep the score 3-0 at 4:04 of the second quarter. UNH, powered by a Dalton Crossan 18-yard carry, quickly advanced the ball to the W&M 47. Two plays later, however, DeAndre Houston-Carson intercepted Vailas’ pass at the W&M 49 and returned it 14 yards to the UNH 37. On 3rd-and-17, Reeves broke through a pair of defenders for a 33-yard pass play. Two plays later, Caprio found McBride for a six-yard TD pass that extended the advantage to 10-0 with 20 seconds left. William & Mary marched 84 yards on 10 plays to build a 17-0 lead on Cooper’s run behind the right guard on 2nd-and-goal at 9:23 of the third quarter. With Goldrich back in the game as the signal caller for the ‘Cats at 6:27, a 39-yard completion to Mello advanced the ball into Tribe territory. On 3rd-an-10 at the W&M 30, Goldrich’s pass was intercepted by Ryan Smith. UNH’s defense forced a 3-and-out to give the Wildcats the ball at the UNH 45 at 3:59 of the third quarter. Facing 3rd-and-13 at the W&M 44, Vailas found Chris Setian in the flat and he rumbled 14 yards down the right sideline. The ‘Cats were flagged for holding on the next play, however, and the drive stalled. UNHpinned the home team at its 1-yard line and forced a second consecutive 3-andout to regain possession at the Tribe 49 with 14:10 left in regulation. On 4th-and-3 from the 30, Mello beat his defender down the left sideline but couldn’t haul in Vailas’ pass. UNH got the ball back with 8:08 on the clock. The Wildcats gained 27 yards on the next six plays to set up 4th-and-5 at the UNH 40. Vailas and Spears connected for a 20-yard pass play to extend the drive and give the ‘Cats first down at the W&M 34. UNH faced another fourth down, but this time Vailas was forced out of the pocket and his five-yard rush to the 15 left the Wildcats short by two yards, which gave possession back to W&M.
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2013 game summaries
UNH 33, James Madison 17
UNH 37, Albany 20
Game Nine • November 9, 2013 Cowell Stadium • Durham, N.H.
Game Ten • November 16, 2013 Bob Ford Field • Albany N.Y.
JMU (6-4, 3-3) UNH (5-4, 4-2)
0 7
0 7
10 3
7 16
17 33
1st 12:50 UNH Harris 18-yd pass from Vailas (MacArthur kick) 2nd 03:58 UNH Harris 52-yd pass from Steriti (MacArthur kick) 3rd 11:33 JMU Hunter 69-yd pass from Scott (Starke kick) 06:24 UNH MacArthur 29-yd field goal 02:28 JMU Starke 25-yd field goal 4th 14:18 UNH MacArthur 25-yd field goal 12:22 JMU Hunter 3-yd pass from Birdsong (Starke kick) 09:19 UNH Harris 7-yd pass from Vailas (MacArthur kick failed) 01:56 UNH Setian 3-yd run (MacArthur kick)
UNH (6-4, 5-2) 10 10 0 17 37 ALB (1-10, 0-7) 0 7 7 6 20
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1st 07:19 UNH MacArthur 31-yd field goal 03:45 UNH Mello 3-yd pass from Vailas (MacArthur kick) 2nd 13:10 UNH Crossan 51-yd run (MacArthur kick) 04:46 ALB Meek 8-yd run (O’Riordan kick) 00:06 UNH MacArthur 33-yd field goal 3rd 04:23 ALB Osbourne 1-yd run (O’Riordan) 4th 14:51 ALB O’Riordan 29-yd field goal 11:45 UNH Mello 3-yd pass from Vailas (MacArthur kick) 08:17 ALB O’Riordan 32-yd field goal 08:04 UNH Crossan 93-yd kickoff return (MacArthur kick) 02:55 UNH MacArthur 34-yd field goal
TEAM STATISTICS
RUSHING: Chris Setian 10-69 yds; Dalton Crossan 1-51 yds, TD PASSING: Sean Goldrich 6-18-0, 114 yds; Andy Vailas 7-14-0, 87 yds, 2 TD RECEIVING: R.J. Harris 4-85 yds; Justin Mello 6-71 yds, 2 TD Tackles: Akil Anderson 3-9-12; Shane McNeely 2-10-12; Manny Asam 5-6-11
0-7 0-14 7-17 7-17 10-17 10-20 17-20 17-26 17-33
RUSHING: Nico Steriti 14-68 yds; Chris Setian 9-24 yds, TD PASSING: Andy Vailas 28-49-1, 397 yds, 2 TD RECEIVING: R.J. Harris 10-183 yds, 3 TD; Justin Mello 10-123 yds Tackles: Shane McNeely 6-3-9 JMU UNH First Downs..................................................... 23......................................24 Rushes/Yardage........................................36/132.................................32/86 Passing Yardage............................................ 283....................................449 Completions-Attempts-INT................... 25-44-2............................. 29-50-1 Total Offense................................................. 415....................................535 Punts/Average...........................................5/30.2................................3/37.7 Fumbles/Lost.................................................3-0.................................... 1-0 Penalties/Yards.............................................3/33...................................4/61 Time of Possession.....................................32:10.................................27:50 DURHAM, N.H. – Junior wide receiver R.J. Harris returned from a three-game injury absence to register a career-high three touchdowns to power the 25th-ranked University of New Hampshire football team to Saturday afternoon’s 33-17 CAA victory over No. 22 James Madison before a crowd of 6,084 at Cowell Stadium. UNH, which earned its fourth win in five games, improved to 5-4 on the season and 4-2 in the CAA. JMU, which dropped its third straight matchup against the Wildcats, dropped to 6-4, 3-3. Harris racked up 10 catches for 183 receiving yards, which marked his ninth career 100-yard receiving game and first since Oct. 27, 2012, at Rhode Island. The WR climbed to No. 6 in all-time receptions (170) and No. 8 in all-time receiving yards (2,219) at UNH. Justin Mello set personal bests with 10 catches for 123 yards; it was the senior receiver’s fourth 100-yard receiving game of the season and fifth of his career. Harris and Mello became the first UNH duo to exceed 100 receiving yards in the same game since Harris and Joey Orlando accomplished the feat at Holy Cross on Aug. 30, 2012. Andy Vailas, who started at quarterback for the first time since Oct. 5 at Towson, completed 28 passes in 49 attempts for 397 yards – all career highs. The junior signal caller threw for two TDs and was picked off once after being named the starter just prior to game time. The UNH defense, which pitched a first-half shutout, was led by linebacker Shane McNeely, who posted a team-leading nine tackles (six solo), including a sack. Fellow MLB DeVaughn Chollette forced a fumble and collected seven stops, while Casey DeAndrade (six tackles) and Ryan Farrell each notched an interception. The ‘Cats broke in front 7-0 with 12:50 to go in the first quarter when Vailas connected with Harris for an 18-yard touchdown pass to conclude an eight-play, 75-yard drive. The advantage ballooned to 14-0 with 3:58 remaining in the second quarter when Harris was on the receiving end of a 52-yard halfback option pass from Nico Steriti. It was the first career pass for Steriti, who also paced New Hampshire’s rushing effort with 14 carries for 68 yards. The Dukes got on the board with 11:33 left in the third, courtesy of a 69-yard halfback option pass from Dae’Quan Scott (15 rushes-63 yards) to Quintin Hunter that trimmed UNH’s lead to 14-7. Mike MacArthur kicked a 29-yard field goal with 6:24 to go in the third to increase the lead to 17-7. Cameron Starke responded with a 25-yard field goal at 2:18 of the third to cut the JMU deficit to 17-10. MacArthur’s second field goal, a 35-yarder that matched his season long, allowed New Hampshire to reclaim a 10-point lead, 20-10, with 14:18 left in the fourth. Hunter, who finished with seven receptions for 139 yards, notched his second TD catch of the day on a three-yard pass from Michael Birdsong (24-for-43, 214 yards, TD, 2 INT) that sliced UNH’s lead to 20-17 with 12:22 to play. Vailas and Harris hooked up for their second touchdown combination on a seven-yard pass with 9:19 to go to push the lead to 26-17. Chris Setian (nine rushes-24 yards, TD) capped the scoring with a three-yard rush that closed out an eight-play, 79-yard drive with 1:56 left.
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3-0 10-0 17-0 17-7 20-7 20-14 20-17 27-17 27-20 34-20 37-20
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TEAM STATISTICS
UNH ALB First Downs..................................................... 20......................................28 Rushes/Yardage........................................38/178...............................45/152 Passing Yardage............................................ 201....................................251 Completions-Attempts-INT................... 13-32-0............................. 21-35-1 Total Offense................................................. 379....................................403 Punts/Average...........................................5/38.4................................4/38.5 Fumbles/Lost.................................................1-0.................................... 2-1 Penalties/Yards......................................... 11/137...................................2/24 Time of Possession.....................................25:51.................................34:09 ALBANY, N.Y. – Dalton Crossan returned a kickoff 93 yards for a touchdown and tacked on a 51-yard rushing score in the 23rd-ranked UNH football team’s 37-20 victory Saturday over the University at Albany at Bob Ford Field. UNH won for the fifth time in six games to improve to 6-4 overall and 5-2 in the CAA. Albany slipped to 1-10, 0-7 CAA. Crossan finished with a career-high and game-high 185 all-purpose yards, while Justin Mello registered a pair of touchdown receptions as part of his six catches for a team-leading 71 yards. Chris Setian led the rushing attack with 10 carries for 69 yards. Shane McNeely, who notched an interception at the UNH 2 to snuff out Albany’s final drive of the game, amassed 12 tackles to share team-high honors with Akil Anderson. Manny Asam chipped in with 11 tackles, including 2.5 for loss. UNH strung together a 12-play, 66-yard drive that resulted in a 31-yard field goal from Mike MacArthur at 7:19 of the first quarter for a 3-0 lead. Andy Vailas, who took the reins at QB for the Wildcats on their second possession, orchestrated a seven-play, 54-yard scoring drive that culminated in a 3-yard TD pass to Mello on a quick slant for a 10-0 lead at 3:45 of the first. New Hampshire bumped its lead to 17-0 with 13:10 to go in the second quarter on a highlight-reel 51-yard TD scamper from Crossan. On his only carry of the game, Crossan ran a counter to the right, cut back sharply left and shook off numerous UAlbany tackle bids while maneuvering downfield for his third rushing touchdown of the season. The Great Danes got on the board with 4:46 remaining in the second quarter to slice UNH’s lead to 17-7. One play after Will Fiacchi completed a 32-yard pass down the left sideline to Brian Parker, Albany wide receiver Jake Meek took a direct snap and scampered around the right end for an 8-yard TD. MacArthur’s second field goal, a 33-yarder with six seconds remaining in the second, closed an 11-play, 55-yard drive that gave UNH a 20-7 halftime lead. Albany clawed back within 20-14 with 4:23 left in the third courtesy of a 10-play, 80-yard scoring march that ended on Omar Osbourne’s 1-yard TD rush. Tom O’Riordan kicked a 29-yard field goal with 14:51 left in the fourth to draw Albany within 20-17. The game’s first turnover shifted momentum into UNH’s direction. A 48-yard punt from Brad Prasky grazed the leg of an Albany player. Dougie Moss alertly pounced on the loose ball at the Danes’ 35. On the subsequent possession, Vailas converted a 4th-and-7 by rushing 8 yards to the 22. Setian carried for 5 yards and again for 15 yards to the 2. Two players later, Vailas called for a quick snap while the Danes were changing personnel; the QB lofted a pass to an open Mello to rebuild New Hampshire’s lead to 27-17 at 11:45 of the fourth. Albany retaliated with O’Riordan’s 32-yard field goal with 8:17 left to trim UA’s deficit to 27-20. Thirteen seconds later, Crossan was in the end zone with a 93-yard kickoff return for a TD and a 34-20 lead. It was UNH’s first kickoff return for a score since Terrance Fox’s 91-yard return against Central Connecticut State on the 2010 season-opening kickoff (Sept. 4, 2010). MacArthur capped the scoring with his career-high-matching third field goal of the game, a 34-yarder with 2:55 left. With his 47th career field goal, including 11-for-13 this season and 10 in a row dating back to Sept. 14, MacArthur moved into sole possession of seventh place all-time in the CAA.
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2013 game summaries
UNH 24, Maine 3
UNH 45, Lafayette 7
Game Eleven • November 23, 2013 Cowell Stadium • Durham, N.H.
Game Twelve • November 30, 2013 Cowell Stadium • Durham, N.H.
Maine (10-2, 7-1) 0 3 0 0 3 UNH (7-4, 6-2) 7 3 7 7 24
1st 07:02 UNH Powell 5-yd pass from Vailas (MacArthur kick) 2nd 09:52 UNH MacArthur 25-yd field goal 00:09 M Decloux 27-yd field goal 3rd 03:13 UNH Giansante 6-yd pass from Goldrich (MacArthur kick) 4th 13:01 UNH Steriti 68-yd run (MacArthur kick)
LAF (5-7) UNH (8-4) 0-7 0-10 3-10 3-17 3-24
INDIVIDUAL WILDCAT LEADERS
RUSHING: Nico Steriti 18-139 yds, TD; R.J. Harris 4-42 yds PASSING: Andy Vailas 8-15-0, 76 yds, TD; Sean Goldrich 5-8-0, 38 yds, TD RECEIVING: R.J. Harris 6-72 yds Tackles: Manny Asam 8-0-8; Akil Anderson 5-3-8
TEAM STATISTICS
Maine UNH First Downs..................................................... 15......................................16 Rushes/Yardage..........................................25/95...............................50/213 Passing Yardage............................................ 220....................................118 Completions-Attempts-INT................... 27-43-1............................. 14-24-0 Total Offense................................................. 315....................................331 Punts/Average...........................................8/38.2................................8/44.6 Fumbles/Lost.................................................1-1.................................... 3-0 Penalties/Yards.............................................3/25.....................................1/5 Time of Possession.....................................27:40.................................32:20 DURHAM, N.H. – Nico Steriti rushed 18 times for 139 yards, highlighted by a 68-yard touchdown run, and the 21st-ranked University of New Hampshire football handed No. 4 Maine its first CAA loss of the season, 24-3, before a crowd of 10,333 at Cowell Stadium on Saturday afternoon. UNH, which defeated Maine for the 10th time in 11 seasons, won for the sixth time in seven games to finish the regular season at 7-4, 6-2 in the CAA. The Black Bears, the regular-season CAA champions, fell to 10-2, 7-1. The Wildcats’ defense stifled the Black Bears, holding the visitors to 315 yards of total offense. That included just 134 yards after halftime, when UNH outscored Maine 14-0. Manny Asam tallied eight tackles –all solo- to match Akil Anderson for team-high honors. Casey DeAndrade notched seven tackles and his second interception of the season. Sean McCann amassed a pair of sacks and a fumble recovery. New Hampshire seized a 7-0 lead with 7:02 remaining in the first quarter when Andy Vailas (8-for-15, 76 yards, TD) rolled right and connected with tight end Jordan Powell on a 5-yard throwback to the left side of the end zone. Vailas’ ninth TD pass of the season was Powell’s first career scoring grab. The lead increased to 10-0 with 9:52 left in the second quarter on a 25-yard field goal from Mike MacArthur. MacArthur’s 48th career field goal moved him into a tie for a fifth place in CAA history. Maine tallied its only points on a 27-yard field goal from Sean Decloux with nine seconds left in the first half to trim UNH’s lead to 10-3. New Hampshire parlayed a turnover into a 14-point lead late in the third. Shane McNeely (five tackles, sack, forced fumble) sacked Marcus Wasilewski (27-for-43, 220 yards, INT), which forced a fumble that was recovered by McCann at Maine’s 20. Four plays later, Sean Goldrich (5-for-8, 38 yards, TD) hit Jimmy Giansante for a 6-yard TD and a 17-3 advantage with 3:13 left in the third. Giansante’s lone catch was his first TD of the season and Goldrich’s ninth scoring toss of the year. Steriti’s 68-yard dash down the right sideline –New Hampshire’s longest play from scrimmage this season-- put a bow on a six-play, 92-yard drive with 13:01 remaining to give the ‘Cats a 24-3 lead and made the junior RB the ninth player in school history to eclipse 2,000 career rushing yards (2,117). UNH will learn if it will it will qualify for the NCAA Division I playoffs for a nation-leading 10th straight season during the 2013 NCAA D-I Football Championship Selection Show on Sunday, Nov. 24, at 11:30 a.m. (ESPNU).
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0 0 0 7 7 21 10 7 7 45
1st 12:28 UNH Steriti 1-yd run (MacArthur kick) 06:26 UNH Harris 22-yd pass from Goldrich (MacArthur kick) 00:12 UNH Crossan 17-yd pass from Goldrich (MacArthur kick) 2nd 11:42 UNH Cefalo 86-yd punt return (MacArthur kick) 00:00 UNH MacArthur 23-yd field goal 3rd 00:35 UNH Setian 28-yd run (MacArthur kick) 4th 08:30 UNH Crossan 56-yd run (Breda kick) 04:50 LAF Duncan 6-yd pass from Searfoss (Gralish kick)
0-7 0-14 0-21 0-28 0-31 0-38 0-45 7-45
INDIVIDUAL WILDCAT LEADERS
RUSHING: D. Crossan 6-84 yds, TD; C. Setian 4-46 yds, TD; J. Owens 9-69 yds PASSING: Sean Goldrich 15-30-1, 267 yds, 2 TD RECEIVING: R.J. Harris 8-173 yds, TD; Justin Mello 3-49 yds Tackles: Hayden Knudson 6-1-7; Shane McNeely 5-2-7
TEAM STATISTICS
LAF UNH First Downs..................................................... 18......................................23 Rushes/Yardage..........................................38/73...............................37/283 Passing Yardage............................................ 260....................................268 Completions-Attempts-INT................... 26-37-0............................. 16-32-1 Total Offense................................................. 333....................................551 Punts/Average...........................................8/34.2................................4/35.2 Fumbles/Lost.................................................1-1.................................... 1-0 Penalties/Yards.............................................2/15...................................4/23 Time of Possession.....................................36:30.................................23:30 DURHAM, N.H. – Jay Colbert notched three of the 15th-ranked University of New Hampshire football team’s season-high 10 sacks and R.J. Harris recorded eight catches for 173 yards and a touchdown in Saturday afternoon’s 45-7 NCAA first-round victory against Lafayette College at Cowell Stadium. UNH, which won for the seventh time in eight games to improve to 8-4 overall, advances to the second round, where it will meet fifth-seeded and No. 8 Maine (10-2) on Saturday, Dec. 7 (2 p.m., ESPN3) at Alfond Stadium. The Wildcats defeated the Black Bears, 24-3, at home Nov. 23 to retain the Brice-Cowell Musket and hand Maine its only CAA loss of the season. Sean Goldrich went 15-for-30 for a season-high 267 yards and two touchdowns and added four rushes for 31 yards. Harris, who registered his second 100-yard receiving game of the season and 10th of his career, moved into fifth place on the University’s all-time receptions list (188). The Wildcats rushed for 283 yards, led by a game-high and career-best 84 yards on six carries for Dalton Crossan. The redshirt freshman, who compiled 131 all-purpose yards, scored on a 17-yard reception that staked the Wildcats to a 21-0 lead with 12 seconds left in the first quarter and a 56-yard rush with 8:30 left in the fourth that built the lead to 45-0. Jimmy Owens carried nine times for 69 yards, while Chris Setian (four rushes-46 yards, TD) and Nico Steriti (11 rushes-46 yards, TD) added rushing TDs. Shane McNeely shared game-high honors with seven tackles, which included 1.5 sacks. On his full sack, McNeely forced a Drew Reed fumble that was recovered by Sean McCann at Lafayette’s 22. Goldrich hit Harris for a 22-yard scoring strike on the very next play for a 14-0 lead with 6:26 left in the first. Hayden Knudson amassed seven tackles, including 0.5 sacks, and four of Colbert’s five tackles went for loss. UNH totaled 14 tackles for loss for a combined 87 yards, which included 75 yards on 10 sacks. New Hampshire jumped out to a 7-0 lead with 12:28 left in the opening stanza on Steriti’s 1-yard run. Nick Cefalo returned a punt 86 yards for a touchdown with 11:42 remaining in the second to increase the lead to 28-0. It was New Hampshire’s first punt return for a TD since Joey Orlando’s 56-yard return at Lehigh on Sept. 10, 2011. The advantage ballooned to 31-0 lead on the final play of the first half courtesy of a 23-yard field goal from Mike MacArthur. MacArthur’s 49th career field goal lifted him into a tie for fourth all-time in CAA history (Rob Zarrilli, Hofstra/2005-07). Setian rumbled for a season-high 28-yard TD run to stake UNH to a commanding 38-0 lead with 35 seconds left in the third quarter. The Leopards avoided the shutout on a 6-yard pass from Blake Searfross to Mike Duncan (six catches-67 yards, TD) with 4:50 left in the game. That score snapped New Hampshire’s streak of seven consecutive shutout quarters and was the first TD against the ‘Cats in eight periods. Reed went 20 of 30 for 206 yards, and Ross Scheuerman paced the Leopards’ ground attack with 14 carries for 79 yards.
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UNH 41, Maine 27
UNH 20, Southeastern La. 17
Game Thirteen • December 7, 2013 Alfond Stadium • Orono, Maine UNH (9-4) Maine (10-3)
Game Fourteen • December 14, 2013 Strawberry Stadium • Hammond, La.
10 10 7 14 41 7 10 3 7 27
1st 06:40 UNH MacArthur 43-yd field goal 06:26 M Aultman 88-yd kickoff return (Decloux kick) 05:02 UNH Mello 57-yd pass from Goldrich (MacArthur kick) 2nd 09:13 M Decloux 21-yd field goal 07:40 UNH Giansante 48-yd pass from Goldrich (MacArthur kick) 03:25 UNH MacArthur 22-yd field goal 00:47 M Ebeling 9-yd pass from Wasilewski (Decloux kick) 3rd 11:30 UNH Mello 3-yd pass from Goldrich (MacArthur kick) 07:42 M Decloux 28-yd field goal 4th 06:47 UNH Setian 12-yd run (MacArthur kick) 02:42 UNH Setian 7-yd run (MacArthur kick) 00:21 M Perillo 18-yd pass from Wasilewski (Decloux kick)
3-0 3-7 10-7 10-10 17-10 20-10 20-17 27-17 27-20 34-20 41-20 41-27
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7 7 0 6 20 7 0 3 7 17
1st 09:58 SLU Bennett 2-yd run (Sebastian kick) 06:20 UNH Goldrich 32-yd run (MacArthur kick) 2nd 13:46 UNH Goldrich 1-yd run (MacArthur kick) 3rd 01:13 SLU Sebastian 22-yd field goal 4th 05:17 SLU Fruge’ 5-yd pass from Bennett (Sebastian kick) 00:47 UNH Goldrich 2-yd run (MacArthur kick)
0-7 7-7 14-7 14-10 14-17 20-17
INDIVIDUAL WILDCAT LEADERS
RUSHING: Sean Goldrich 21-99 yds, 3 TD; Nico Steriti 14-75 yds PASSING: Sean Goldrich 24-35-1, 276 yds RECEIVING: R.J. Harris 11-110 yds; Justin Mello 5-84 yds Tackles: Manny Asam 9-1-10; Akil Anderson 6-4-10
TEAM STATISTICS
RUSHING: Nico Steriti 14-74 yds; Chris Setian 10-54 yds, 2 TD PASSING: Sean Goldrich 16-27-0, 291 yds, 3 TD RECEIVING: Justin Mello 5-90 yds, 2 TD; R.J. Harris 6-85 yds Tackles: Akil Anderson 1-12-13; Shane McNeely 3-5-8
TEAM STATISTICS
UNH Maine First Downs..................................................... 23......................................18 Rushes/Yardage........................................43/180...............................29/155 Passing Yardage............................................ 315....................................229 Completions-Attempts-INT................... 17-28-0............................. 21-39-2 Total Offense................................................. 495....................................384 Punts/Average...........................................4/42.8................................6/31.3 Fumbles/Lost.................................................2-1.................................... 1-0 Penalties/Yards.............................................5/50...................................4/35 Time of Possession.....................................30:01.................................29:59 ORONO, Maine – Sean Goldrich threw for a career-high 291 yards and three touchdowns to propel the 15th-ranked UNH football team to Saturday’s 41-27 victory over No. 8 Maine in the second round of the NCAA Division I FCS Championship at Alfond Stadium. The Wildcats won for the eighth time in nine games and second time against the Black Bears (10-3) in three weeks, improved to 9-4 overall. Justin Mello tallied five receptions, including two TDs, for 90 yards. R.J. Harris snared six catches for 85 yards, and Jimmy Giansante recorded two grabs for 61 yards and a touchdown. UNH totaled 315 passing yards. Chris Setian ran for a pair of fourth-quarter touchdowns as part of a 10-rush, 54-yard effort. Setian capped a nine-play, 87-yard drive with a 12-yard power run with 6:47 remaining in the fourth to give the Wildcats a 34-20 lead. His 7-yard carry with 2:42 left made it 41-20 and effectively iced the game. Nico Steriti spearheaded New Hampshire’s 180 rushing yards with 14 carries for 74 yards. He added a 24-yard pass play to Harold Spears that set up a third-quarter TD, made two catches for 26 yards and returned a kickoff 31 yards to compile a game-high 131 all-purpose yards. Akil Anderson set a career high with 13 tackles, including a half-sack, while Casey DeAndrade and Steven Thames each notched an interception. Marcus Wasilewski completed 21 of 39 passes for 229 yards and two TDs for Maine, which won the CAA regular season championship, but lost its final two games to New Hampshire, including its first-ever home NCAA playoff game before a crowd of 7,992. Mike MacArthur kicked a season-long 43-yard field goal with 6:40 left in the first quarter to give UNH a 3-0 lead. Damarr Aultman returned the ensuing kickoff 88 yards for a touchdown to put the Black Bears in front, 7-3, with 6:26 left in the opening quarter. The ‘Cats responded on their next drive with a 57-yard touchdown pass from Goldrich to Mello. Goldrich rolled right and found Mello on a comeback route; the senior receiver did most of his damage after the catch by outracing the Maine secondary down the right sideline for his longest reception of the season and a 10-7 UNH lead at 5:02. Maine leveled the score at 10-10 on a 21-yard field goal from Sean Decloux with 9:13 left in the second quarter. New Hampshire moved back on top, 17-10, with 7:40 left in the second when Goldrich connected with Giansante for a 48-yard TD strike. UNH owned a 20-10 lead on MacArthur’s second FG of the game, a 22-yard kick with 3:25 left in the half. With his 51st career field goal, MacArthur took over sole possession of third place all-time in CAA history. The Black Bears notched the final score of the first half with 47 seconds remaining on Wasilewski’s 9-yard touchdown pass to John Ebeling. That trimmed the Wildcats’ lead to 20-17 at the intermission. UNH scored on its opening possession of the third quarter when the Goldrich-to-Mello combination struck for a 3-yard hookup. Mello’s second TD of the day and 10th of the season provided a 27-17 lead with 11:30 left in the third. Decloux booted a 28-yard field goal with 7:42 left in third quarter to cut New Hampshire’s lead to 27-20. Maine scored the game’s final TD on an 18-yard pass from Wasilewski to Justin Perillo with 18 seconds left.
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UNH SLU First Downs..................................................... 26......................................21 Rushes/Yardage........................................44/203.................................35/75 Passing Yardage............................................ 276....................................269 Completions-Attempts-INT................... 24-35-1............................. 25-46-1 Total Offense................................................. 479....................................344 Punts/Average...........................................2/42.0................................3/34.0 Fumbles/Lost.................................................0-0.................................... 2-0 Penalties/Yards.............................................5/60...................................5/45 Time of Possession.....................................31:49.................................28:11 HAMMOND, La. -- Sean Goldrich capped a 14-play, 80-yard drive with a two-yard TD run to lead the 15th-ranked UNH football team to a 20-17 victory against No. 7 Southeastern Louisiana in Saturday night’s FCS quarterfinal at Strawberry Stadium. UNH extended its win streak to six games to improve to 10-4 overall and advance to the FCS semifinals for the first time in program history. The Wildcats travel to play topseeded North Dakota State University in a Dec. 20 semifinal (8 p.m. Eastern) on ESPN2. Southeastern, the tourney No. 4 seed that entered the game with 10 consecutive wins, ends its year at 11-3. Goldrich finished with career highs in carries, rushing yards and rushing TDs. He also completed a career-high 24 passes on 35 attempts for 276 yards. R.J. Harris had 11 catches for 110 yards and Justin Mello had five catches for 84 yards. Mello eclipsed 1,000 receiving yards for the season with that total. Nico Steriti eclipsed 1,000 yards in his 14 carry, 75-yard performance. The defense, which yielded just 17 points to a Southeastern team that entered the game ranked No. 7 in the nation in scoring offense (40.1 points per game), was led by Manny Asam and Akil Anderson with 10 tackles apiece. Asam was also credited with two pass breakups while Anderson had 2.5 tackles for a loss and three breakups. Southeastern took a 17-14 lead on an improbable 4th-and-goal five-yard touchdown pass with 5:17 left in the fourth quarter. UNH began its game-winning drive from its 20 with 5:12 on the clock. Goldrich hit Steriti for a 12-yard gain. On 1st-and-10 from the UNH 44 with four minutes to go, Goldrich’s four-yard carry was followed by a 13-yard completion to Harris to advance the ball to the SLU 39 with 3:11 left. Another Goldrich to Harris connection gave the ‘Cats first down at the 24. On 4th-and-inches, Goldrich set up in the shotgun, came up to the line of scrimmage, took a snap and gained six yards to set up 1st-and-goal at the 9. After a seven-yard pass to Jimmy Giansante, Goldrich remained in the shotgun but immediately ran into the end zone to give New Hampshire a 20-17 lead with 47 seconds remaining. Southeastern advanced the ball 24 yards on three plays to set up 1st-and-10 from the 50 with 15 seconds to play. Anderson broke up a pass and then Asam’s tackle limited the Lions to a seven-yard game that made it 3rd & 3 from the UNH 43 with two seconds on the clock. Sutton was stopped by Asam on the left sideline for an eight-yard gain to end the game. Back in the first quarter, Southeastern took a 7-0 lead on Bennett’s two-yard TD run at 9:58. It marked the first time UNH did not score the game’s first points since Nov. 2 at William & Mary. The Wildcats immediately responded with an eight-play, 76-yard touchdown drive to tie the score, 7-7, at 6:20; seven of the eight plays were on the ground and covered 69 yards. Goldrich scampered 32 yards to the end zone to end the drive. SLU’s Xavier Roberson returned the ensuing kickoff 71 yards to the UNH 29, but the Wildcats’ defense did not allow a first down as Anderson batted down a 3rd-down pass and Steven Thames got the ball back for the ‘Cats with an interception at the UNH 8. The ‘Cats needed just 1:57 to march 80 yards in eight plays to take a 14-7 lead at 13:46 of the second quarter when Goldrich found a gap on the right side of the line for his second rushing TD of the game. Southeastern engineered an 18-play, 75-yard drive that culminated in Sebastian’s 22-yard field goal that lifted the Lions within 14-10 at 1:13 of the third quarter. SLU had advanced the ball to the UNH 1, but the defense forced the field goal attempt when Anderson stopped Bennett for no gain, Turner dropped Rasheed Harrell for a one-yard loss and the combination of Anderson and Matt Kaplan pushed Harrell back to the UNH 5. The Lions went 80 yards in 14 plays to regain the lead, 17-14, by converting on fourthand-goal.
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North Dakota St. 52, UNH 14
Game Fifteen • December 20, 2013 Fargodome • Fargo, N.D. UNH (10-5) NDSUU (14-0)
7 0 0 7 14 7 24 14 7 52
1st 13:37 UNH Thames 38-yd interception return (MacArthur kick) 05:21 NDSU Vraa 50-yd pass from Jensen (Keller kick) 2nd 14:06 NDSU Keller 32-yd field goal 07:40 NDSU Land 7-yd pass from Jensen (Keller kick) 06:14 NDSU Perry 7-yd fumble return (Keller kick) 02:04 NDSU Vaadeland 20-yd pass from Jensen (Keller kick) 3rd 11:25 NDSU Jensen 1-yd run (Keller kick) 09:32 NDSU Ojuri 9-yd run (Keller kick) 4th 05:34 NDSU Morlock 1-yd run (Keller kick) 00:29 UNH Setian 1-yd run (MacArthur kick)
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7-0 7-7 7-10 7-17 7-24 7-31 7-38 7-45 7-52 14-52
RUSHING: Dalton Crossan 3-26 yds PASSING: Sean Goldrich 13-26-2, 117 yds RECEIVING: R.J. Harris 5-33 yds; Harold Spears 2-30 yds Tackles: Manny Asam 6-5-11; Akil Anderson 3-7-10; Shane McNeely 3-6-9
TEAM STATISTICS
UNH NDSU First Downs..................................................... 13......................................22 Rushes/Yardage..........................................38/67...............................42/350 Passing Yardage............................................ 117....................................159 Completions-Attempts-INT................... 13-26-2............................. 14-24-1 Total Offense................................................. 184....................................509 Punts/Average...........................................7/41.4................................3/47.3 Fumbles/Lost.................................................1-1.................................... 2-1 Penalties/Yards.............................................7-60.................................. 4-33 Time of Possession.....................................26:52.................................33:08 FARGO, N.D. – Steven Thames recorded his second pick-six of the season, but the topseeded North Dakota State University football team scored 52 consecutive points to defeat No. 15 UNH, 52-14, in Friday night’s FCS semifinal game at Fargodome. UNH, which entered the game with a six-game win streak, ends the season at 10-5 following the program’s first appearance in the FCS semifinals. NDSU, the two-time defending national champion, extended its win streak to 23 to improve to 14-0 this season. UNH quarterback Sean Goldrich completed 13 of 26 passes for 117 yards. He also had a team-high 21 carries for 20 yards. R.J. Harris led the ‘Cats in receptions and receiving yards. Dalton Crossan led the Wildcats’ ground game with 26 yards on three carries. Harris became the second UNH receiver with multiple seasons of 1,000 receiving yards as his 33 yards increased his total to 1,004. Goldrich eclipsed 2,000 passing yards this season and finished with 2,076. NDSU quarterback Brock Jensen was 11-for-21 for 146 yards and three TDs and rushed four times for 30 yards and a TD. John Crockett had 13 carries for 195 yards while Sam Ojuri compiled 75 yards on his 13 rushes, which included a 9-yard TD run. Zach Vraa was Jenen’s top target with five catches for 76 yards and that included a 50-yard scoring play. Manny Asam and Akil Anderson led UNH’s defense with 11 and 10 tackles, respectively. The Wildcats took an early 7-0 lead at 13:37 of the first quarter on Thames’ 38-yard interception return down the left sideline. It marked the third consecutive game with an interception and fourth of the season for Thames, who also had a pick-six Oct. 12 vs. the University of Rhode Island. On the Bison’s next possession, Rashid Armand stripped Ojuri of the ball and Casey DeAndrade recovered the fumble to give the ‘Cats possession on the NDSU 29 – the home team committed two turnovers in just five plays from scrimmage. UNH attempted to convert 4th-and-5 from the 24, but Goldrich was flushed from the pocket and stopped for a two-yard gain to give the ball back to NDSU. UNH’s defense once again stopped the Bison as DeAndrade’s pass breakup forced a punt. NDSU needed just three plays, including a John Crockett 26-yard run and 50-yard TD pass from Jensen to Vraa, to tie the score, 7-7, at 5:21 of the first quarter. The Bison took a lead they would not relinquish, 10-7, when Adam Keller’s 32-yard field goal capped a 12-play, 51-yard drive at 14:06 of the second quarter. Jensen’s play action and rollout to the right set up a throw back to Derrick Lang at the front-left pylon to extend the lead to 17-7 at 7:40. NDSU’s defense then picked up a loose ball at the UNH 6 and ran into the end zone to extend the advantage to 24-7 at 6:14. Jensen orchestrated a six-play, 79-yard drive that ended with a 20-yard TD pass over the middle to Kevin Vaadeland to make the score 31-7 with 2:04 remaining in the first half. The Bison recorded the edge in yards (319-61) and first downs (14-5) in the first half against a UNH defense that entered the game ranked No. 14 in the nation in scoring defense (20.9 points per game). The 24-point halftime deficit marked the largest of the season for the Wildcats. Early in the third quarter, Crockett ran down the right sideline for a 71-yard gain and Jensen’s one-yard keeper on 2nd-and-goal gave NDSU a 38-7 lead at 11:25. A Bison interception set up 1st-and-goal for the home team and, on the next play, Ojuri’s 9-yard TD run pushed the margin to 45-7 at 9:32. Chase Morlock’s one-yard TD run capped a 15-play, 61-yard drive that consumed 9:10 and gave the Bison a 52-7 lead with 5:34 remaining in the game. Chris Setian’s one-yard touchdown run closed the scoring with 29 seconds to play. The 12 play drive covered 61 yards and took 5:01 off the clock.
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2013 results & Team statistics 10-5 Overall Date
6-2 Colonial Athletic Association 6-0 Home 4-5 Away
Opponent
W/L Score
Sept. 7 @ Central Michigan Sept. 14 COLGATE Sept. 28 @ #17 Lehigh Oct. 5 @ #3 Towson* Oct. 12 RHODE ISLAND* Oct. 19 #12 VILLANOVA* Oct. 26 @Stony Brook* Nov. 2 @ William & Mary* Nov. 9 #22 JAMES MADISON* Nov. 16 @UAlbany* Nov. 23 #4 MAINE* Nov. 30 LAFAYETTE& Dec. 7 @ #10 Maine& Dec. 14 @ #7 Southeastern La.& Dec. 20 @ #1 North Dakota St.& CAPS = Home *-CAA Conference Game &-NCAA D-I Playoff Game
L W L L W W W L W W W W W W L
21-24 53-23 27-34 28-44 59-19 29-28 31-13 0-17 33-17 37-20 24-3 45-7 41-27 20-17 14-52
Attendance Summary
Overall Attendance Home (Six Games) Away (Nine Games) Total (15 games)
Total 52,467 89,286 141,753
Attend
2013 Team Statistics
18,210 8,020 8,998 9,511 18,412 6,332 5,420 8,531 6,084 6,044 10,333 3,286 7,992 5.886 18,694
New Hampshire Opponents 462 Scoring 345 329 First Downs 310 144 First Downs Rushing 138 167 First Downs Passing 155 18 First Downs by Penalty 17 1087 Total Offensive Plays 1109 6,486 Total Yards Gained 6,111 432.4 Average Yards per Game 407.4 6.0 Average Yards per Play 5.5 597 Plays Rushing 589 2,893 Yards Rushing 2,539 192.9 Yards Rushing per Game 169.3 3,593 Yards Passing 3,572 239.5 Yards Passing per Game 238.1 294 Passes Attempted 304 490 Passes Completed 520 15-150 Interception Returns-Yards 12-96 27-10 Fumbles-Fumbles Lost 23-11 71-673 Penalties-Yards 64-623 90/221 3rd Down Conversions 93/230 41% 3rd Down Conversion Percentage 40% 14/24 4th Down Conversions 15/33 58% 4th Down Conversion Percentage 45% 28:04 Time of Possession Average 31:56
Average 8,745 9,921 9,333
game-by-game comparison New Hampshire Opponents Date Opponent W/L Score Rush Pass Total Rush Pass Total Sept. 7 @ Central Michigan L Sept. 14 COLGATE W Sept. 28 @ #17 Lehigh L Oct. 5 @ #3 Towson* L Oct. 12 RHODE ISLAND* W Oct. 19 #12 VILLANOVA* W Oct. 26 @ Stony Brook* W Nov. 2 @ William & Mary* L Nov. 9 #22 JAMES MADISON* W Nov. 16 @UAlbany* W Nov. 23 #4 MAINE* W Nov. 30 LAFAYETTE & W Dec. 7 @ #10 Maine& W Dec. 14 @ #7 Southeastern La.& W Dec. 20 @ #1 North Dakota St.& L
21-24 53-23 27-34 28-44 59-19 29-28 31-13 0-17 33-17 37-20 24-3 45-7 41-27 20-17 14-52
Score by Quarters 1st 2nd 3rd New Hampshire Opponents
149 49
105 104
71 97
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158 227 385 263 288 231 289 152 441 169 276 445 333 241 574 257 251 508 150 186 336 84 228 312 86 449 535 178 201 379 213 118 331 283 268 551 180 315 495 203 276 479 67 117 184
OT 0 0
104 333 437 232 46 278 106 359 465 352 379 731 115 292 407 317 122 439 157 129 286 124 241 365 132 283 415 152 251 403 95 220 315 73 260 333 155 229 384 75 269 344 350 159 509
Total 462 345
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2013 Individual statistics
G Carries Yards Yds/Game Yds/Car TD Long Nico Steriti 15 197 1062 68.5 5.2 8 68 Chris Setian 14 90 462 32.7 5.1 8 28 Sean Goldrich 14 134 654 29.8 3.1 6 32 Dalton Crossan 14 32 402 27.5 12.0 4 59 Andy Vailas 9 56 241 19.0 3.1 2 44 Jimmy Owens 12 29 160 13.0 5.4 0 19 R.J. Harris 12 12 131 10.6 10.6 1 24 Jared Allison 15 19 139 7.9 6.2 0 41 Adam Riese 4 3 15 3.8 5.0 0 11 Mike Kelly 14 7 15 0.9 1.9 1 6 Justin Mello 15 0 11 0.7 0.0 0 0 Jim Earley 2 3 8 3.5 2.3 0 5 Dougie Moss 15 1 7 0.5 7.0 0 7 TEAM 11 14 0 -1.8 -1.4 0 0 New Hampshire 15 597 3,307 192.9 4.8 30 68 Opponents 15 589 2,930 169.3 4.3 18 71
PASSING
Sean Goldrich Andy Vailas Nico Steriti Jared Allison Adam Reise TEAM New Hampshire Opponents
RECEIVING
R.J. Harris Justin Mello Harold Spears Jimmy Giansante Jared Allison Nico Steriti Chris Setian Dalton Crossan Mike DeTroia Jordan Powell Sean Goldrich Jimmy Vailas Tim Farina Andy Vailas New Hampshire Opponents
FIELD GOALS
Mike MacArthur
PUNTING Brad Prasky
G Comp Att Pct. Total Yards Yds/Att Yds/Comp Yds/Game TD INT Long 14 158 264 59.8 2,076 7.9 13.1 148.3 14 7 60 9 130 218 59.6 1,392 6.4 10.7 154.7 9 5 53 15 3 3 100.0 80 26.7 26.7 5.3 1 0 52 15 2 2 100.0 44 22.0 22.0 2.9 1 0 29 4 1 1 100.0 1 7.3 7.3 0.2 0 0 0 11 0 2 0.0 0 0.0 0.0 0.0 0 0 0 15 294 490 60.0 3,593 6.8 11.8 239.5 25 12 60 15 304 520 58.5 3,572 6.9 11.3 238.1 22 15 97 G Rec. Yards Yds/Rec. Yds/Game Rec/Game TD Long 12 76 1,004 13.2 83.7 6.3 5 60 15 73 1,038 14.2 69.2 4.8 10 57 15 34 478 14.1 31.9 2.2 4 36 15 31 306 9.9 20.4 2.0 2 48 15 20 200 10.0 13.3 0.9 1 48 15 17 213 12.5 14.2 0.8 0 44 14 17 134 7.9 9.6 0.8 1 15 14 12 118 9.8 8.4 0.8 1 19 13 7 50 7.1 3.8 0.5 0 15 15 3 14 4.7 0.9 0.2 1 8 14 1 15 15.0 1.1 0.1 0 15 15 1 10 0.7 0.1 0.7 0 10 15 1 9 9.0 0.6 0.1 0 9 9 1 4 4.0 0.4 0.1 0 4 15 294 3,593 12.2 239.5 19.6 25 60 15 264 2,984 11.3 238.1 17.6 22 97 1-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50+ TOTAL Pct. Long 0-0 7-9 7-8 1-3 0-0 15-20 75.0 43 Punts Yds Yds/Punt Inside 20/TB FC Blkd Long 72 2,975 41.3 22/9 17 0 77
KICK RETURNS No. Yards Yds/Return TD Long Dalton Crossan 18 427 23.7 1 93 Jared Allison 12 237 19.8 0 39 Nico Steriti 11 159 14.5 0 31 Chris Setian 5 60 12.0 0 20 Tim Farina 2 38 19.0 0 25 Casey DeAndrade 2 41 20.5 0 23 Justin Mello 1 0 0 0 0 Hayden Knudson 1 17 17.0 0 17 New Hampshire 52 979 18.8 1 93 Opponents 78 1,487 19.1 1 88 WWW.UNHWILDCATS.COM
PUNT RETURNS No. Yards Yds/Return TD Long Nick Cefalo 13 126 9.7 1 86 Casey DeAndrade 9 43 4.8 0 26 Jared Allison 2 0 0.0 0 0 Horace Chalstrom 1 2 2.0 0 0 Mike Kelly 1 0 0.0 0 0 New Hampshire 26 171 6.6 1 86 Opponents 22 134 6.1 0 41 KICKOFFS
Mike MacArthur Christian Breda Brad Prasky New Hampshire Opponents
No. Yards Avg. TB 84 4,765 56.1 5 4 212 53.0 0 1 43 43.0 0 89 5020 56.4 5 72 4,043 56.2 17
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2013 individual statistics
G TD FGM-FGA PAT Kick PAT Run PAT Rec. PAT Pass Safety DXP Pts Mike MacArthur 15 - 15-20 41-45 - - - - - 86 Justin Mello 15 10 - - - - - - - 60 Chris Setian 14 9 - - 3-4 1 0-1 - - 60 Nico Steriti 15 8 - - - 1 - - - 50 Dalton Crossan 14 6 - - - - - - - 36 Sean Goldrich 14 6 - - - - 0-1 - - 36 R.J. Harris 12 6 - - - - - - - 36 Harold Spears 15 4 - - - 1 - - - 26 Andy Vailas 9 2 - - 1-2 - 2-3 - - 14 Steven Thames 14 2 - - - - - - - 12 Jimmy Giansante 15 2 - - - - - - - 12 Jared Allison 15 1 - - - - - - - 6 Mike Kelly 14 1 - - - - - - - 6 Jordan Powell 14 1 - - - - - - - 6 Cam Shorey 13 1 - - - - - - - 6 Nick Cefalo 15 1 - - - - - - - 6 Christian Breda 3 - - 2-3 - - - - - 2 TEAM 15 - - - - - - 1 - 2 New Hampshire 15 60 15-20 43-48 4-6 2 2-5 1 - 462 Opponents 15 42 17-21 38-39 1-2 - 0-1 1 - 345 TFL- Pass Fumble Blkd. DEFENSE G UT AT TT Yards Sacks-Yards Int-Yds Br. Up Rec.-Yds FF Kick Safety Akil Anderson 15 66 58 124 15.0-55 5.5-30 - 6 - - - Shane McNeely 15 63 57 120 13.0-50 6.0-34 2-31 1 1-0 3 - Manny Asam 15 66 35 101 7.0-32 1.0-11 - 8 - - - Casey DeAndrade 14 48 21 69 3.0-7 - 3-18 20 1-4 - - Hayden Knudson 13 45 23 68 2.0-8 0.5-6 1--29 6 - 1 - Nick Cefalo 15 38 27 65 1.5-4 - 1-15 9 2-0 - - DeVaughn Chollette 14 40 23 63 4.5-12 - - 2 - 1 - Sean McCann 15 30 29 59 8.0-39 5.0-31 - - 2-0 1 1 Steven Thames 14 46 9 55 - - 4-57 11 - 1 - Cody Muller 15 32 22 54 10.0-46 6.5-29 - - 1-0 2 - Jay Colbert 15 28 16 44 8.5-38 6.0-31 - - 1 - Lamar Edmonds 15 24 14 38 1.0-1 - 1-0 5 - - - Matt Kaplan 15 18 18 36 6.5-42 6.5-40 - - - - - Jullian Turner 15 17 12 29 6.5-11 2.0-5 - - - - - Brian Ciccone 15 19 6 25 3.0-6 - - 1 - - - Tre Williams 10 12 12 24 1.0-6 1.0-6 - 1 - - - Rashid Armand 15 11 12 23 2.5-9 1.0-3 - - - 1 - Keith Parkinson 12 14 4 18 1.5-9 1.0-6 2-0 2 1-0 - - Daniel Rowe 13 14 4 18 - - - - - - - Dougie Moss 15 10 6 16 - - - - 1-0 - - Chris Setian 14 7 4 11 - - - - - 1 1 Cam Shorey 13 4 5 9 1.0-7 1.0-7 - - 1-44 - - Jimmy Owens 12 4 3 7 - - - - - - - Tim Pike 6 2 5 7 - - - - - - - Mike Kelly 14 4 2 6 - - - - - - - Dalton Crossan 14 5 1 6 - - - - - - 1 Kevin McNally 12 3 3 6 0.5-1 - - - - - - Horace Chalstrom 9 5 1 6 - - - - - - - Ryan Farrell 11 3 2 5 1.0-1 - 1-0 - - - - Dab Ukwuani 3 4 1 5 1.0-3 - - - - - - Ryan Lynch 7 2 2 4 - - - - - - - Tim Farina 15 3 - 3 - - - - 1-0 - - R.J. Harris 12 2 - 2 - - - - - - - Ryan Welch 1 2 - 2 1.0-1 - - - - - - Sean Goldrich 14 2 - 2 - - - - - - - Danny Riley 5 1 1 2 - - - - - - - Andy Vailas 9 1 - 1 - - - - - - - Kyon Taylor 12 1 - 1 - - - - - - - Tad McNeely 13 1 - 1 - - - - - - - Steve Collister 12 - 1 1 - - - - - - - Jimmy Vailas 15 - 1 1 - - - - - - - Jimmy Giansante 15 1 - 1 - - - - - - - Mike MacArthur 15 1 - 1 - - - - - - - Kalil Bailey 7 1 - 1 - - - - - - - - TEAM 11 2 - 2 - - - - - 2 - 1 Harold Spears 15 - - - - - - 1 - - - New Hampshire 15 702 440 1142 99-388 43-239 15-150 73 11-48 14 3 1 Opponents 15 650 392 1042 96-367 38-236 12-96 60 10-22 14 5 1
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The Colonial Athletic Association CAA Football has raised the profile of what was once the Yankee Conference and later the Atlantic 10 Conference since the league came under the CAA banner in 2007. Over the past seven years, the league has established itself as one of the nation’s premier FCS power conferences with regard to on-the-field success, television exposure, marketability and the achievements of its student-athletes on the field, in the classroom, in the community and at the next level. CAA Football sent three teams to the FCS Championship in 2013, with Towson becoming the eighth league school to reach the national title game since 2003. This past fall was also the second in CAA Football’s five-year agreement with the NBC Sports Group, in which six nationally televised tilts aired on the NBC Sports Network as part of the league’s 42 total televised contests. The CAA and CAA Football was the first collegiate athletic conference to sign a broadcast agreement with the NBC Sports Network, which launched on January 2, 2012. CAA Football once again proved its prowess in matchups with nonconference foes, maintaining what has become a long tradition of success against non-league FCS opponents. The 2013 season saw the conference’s 11 member programs combine for a 27-11 (.711) mark in FCS nonconference play. The league’s strong presence in the national polls remained another constant in 2013. The conference completed the season with three teams ranked in both The Sports Network and FCS Coaches polls, along with four others receiving votes in one or both polls. In total, nine of the league’s 11 schools were nationally ranked at one point during the season. CAA Football saw numerous individual student-athletes earn national recognition in 2013, with 20 players receiving All-America selections. Additionally, recording-setting Towson running back Terrance West was one of three finalists for the prestigious Walter Payton Award. The league continues to set itself apart at the next level, with two players hearing their names called at the 2014 NFL Draft. West was selected in the third round by the Cleveland Browns, while Maine defensive back Kendall James was chosen by the Minnesota Vikings in round six. The conference has now had multiple players picked in each NFL Draft since 2006. CAA Football’s emphasis on its players’ off-the-field achievements was evident in 2013 as well. Maine quarterback Marcus Wasilewski was the recipient of the Chuck Boone Leadership Award, which honors the player who best embodies the highest standards of leadership, integrity, teamwork and sportsmanship in his academic and athletic pursuits. Wasilewski was also selected as CAA Football’s Student-Athlete of the Year. CAA Football will welcome Elon University as the league’s newest member in 2014, expanding the conference to 12 teams. The Phoenix join the league after 11 years in the Southern Conference, which included an eight-win season in 2008 and a nine-win campaign in 2009. The league has enjoyed a tremendous record in the postseason, earning 86 total playoff berths and at least three in every year since 2006. CAA Football’s 84 all-time wins in the NCAA playoffs are second-most of any FCS conference, and the league has further established its presence at the national level by placing 10 teams in the national semifinal round over the last seven seasons. Richmond’s 2008 National Championship and Villanova’s 2009 title mark the most recent national crowns for the league. In 2004, James Madison claimed the National Championship title with a 31-21 triumph over Montana, becoming the first team since the field expanded to 16 teams in 1986 to reach the championship game after winning three road playoff contests. Delaware rolled past Colgate, 40-0, to capture the National Championship in 2003, becoming the first team to ever post a shutout in the title game. No other conference has had two different teams win national titles in back-to-back years, and CAA Football has done it twice (2003-04 and 200809). Massachusetts earned a National Championship in 1998, defeating perennial power Georgia Southern, 55-43. CAA Football boasts a total of 25 individual national award winners. Old Dominion quarterback Taylor Heinicke (2012), New Hampshire quarterback Ricky Santos (2006), William and Mary quarterback Lang Campbell (2004), Villanova running back Brian Westbrook (2001), Nova wide receiver Brian Finneran (1997) and UNH running back Jerry Azumah (1998) and Towson running back Dave Meggett (1988) have all won the Walter Payton Award under the league banner. James Madison linebacker Derrick Lloyd (2001) and defensive lineman Arthur Moats (2009) each received the Buck Buchanan Award prior to UNH linebacker Matt Evans’ honor in 2011. Villanova quarterback John Robertson (2012) and Towson’s West (2011) are past recipients of the Jerry Rice Freshman of the Year Award. New Hampshire’s Sean McDonnell (2005),
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2014 CAA Preseason Poll
1. New Hampshire (15) 2. Villanova (2) 3. Richmond (3) 4. William & Mary (3) 5. Towson 6. Delaware 7. Maine 8. James Madison (1) 9. Stony Brook 10. Albany 11. Rhode Island 12. Elon
Preseason Offensive Player of the Year John Robertson (QB), Villanova Preseason Defensive Player of the Year Mike Reilly (DL), William & Mary Preseason All-Conference Team: Offense QB- John Robertson, Villanova RB- Omar Osbourne, Albany RB- Nico Steriti, UNH FB- Emmanuel Holder, Towson WR- Stephen Barnette, Richmond WR- R.J. Harris, UNH WR- Tre McBride, William & Mary TE- Nick Boyle, Delaware OL- Austin Gund, Richmond OL- Ross Hall, Villanova OL- Bruce Johnson, Maine OL- Andrew Jones, William & Mary OL- Vince Kowalski, Villanova Preseason All-Conference Team: Defense DL- Trevor Bates, Maine DL- Ryan Delaire, Towson DL- Evan Kelly, Richmond DL- Mike Reilly, William & Mary LB- Andrew Bose, Rhode Island LB- Airek Green, William & Mary LB- Christophe Mulumba Tshimanga, Maine LB- Luke Rhodes, William & Mary S- Christian Carpenter, Towson S- Dean Marlowe, James Madison CB- DeAndre Houston-Carson, William & Mary CB- Tye Smith, Towson Preseason All-Conference Team: Special Teams Return Specialist- Tre McBride, William & Mary Placekicker- Sean Decloux, Maine Punter- Eric Enderson, Delaware
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CAA football James Madison’s Mickey Matthews (1999 & 2008), Villanova’s Andy Talley (1997) and Boston University’s Dan Allen (1993) were Eddie Robinson National Coach of the Year Award winners from the league before Towson head coach Rob Ambrose received the award in 2011. Delaware’s K.C. Keeler (2010), Richmond’s Mike London (2008), Matthews (2004), Massachusetts’ Mark Whipple (1998) and Talley (1997 & 2009) have all garnered the American Football Coaches Association National Coach of the Year honor as well. The league continues to enjoy great success beyond the collegiate playing field, too. CAA Football has had 106 players drafted by NFL franchises dating back to 1948. A total of 28 players have been selected in the draft over the last 10 years, including 2013 Super Bowl MVP Joe Flacco of Delaware (18th overall to the Baltimore Ravens in 2008). More than 30 players currently join Flacco on active NFL rosters. With the addition of Elon this year, CAA Football’s geographic footprint has only been further deepened up and down the East Coast, with schools located from Maine to North Carolina. This season’s members include UAlbany, Delaware, Elon, James Madison, Maine, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Richmond, Stony Brook, Towson, Villanova and William and Mary. While CAA Football officially began March 1, 2007, its roots date back more than 60 years. On December 3, 1946, the Code of the Yankee Conference went into effect. Established as an all-sports conference for the New England land grant colleges, the six charter members included Connecticut, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island and Vermont. Upon the formation of Division I-AA football in 1978, the league disbanded all sports except for football. Delaware and Richmond were admitted to the conference in 1986, Villanova was added in 1988 and James Madison, Northeastern and William and Mary joined the league in 1993. The Atlantic 10 assumed operational control of the conference from 1997-2006, with Hofstra becoming part of the league in 2001 and Towson joining the group in 2004. UAlbany and Stony Brook were welcomed to the league in 2013.
2014 COMPOSITE SCHEDULE Thursday, August 28 Bryant at Stony Brook Friday, August 29 Villanova at Syracuse Saturday, August 30 UNH at Toledo Elon at Duke Holy Cross at Albany William & Mary at Virginia Tech Morhead State at Richmond James Madison at Maryland CCSU at Towson Delaware at Pittsburgh Saturday, September 6 Delaware State at Delaware James Madison at Lehigh Fordham at Villanova William & Mary at Hampton Richmond at Virginia Albany ar CCSU Rhode Island at Marshall Stony Brook at Connecticut Towson at West Virginia Saturday, September 13 Lehigh at UNH Colgate at Delaware Hampton at Richmond North Carolina A&T at Elon Rhode Island at Fordham Norfolk State at William & Mary American International at Stony Brook Saint Francis (PA) at James Madison Towson at Delaware State Saturday, September 20 *UNH at Richmond Lafayette at William & Mary Stony Brook at North Dakota *Albany at Rhode Island *James Madison at Villanova Charlotte at Elon North Carolina Central at Towson Saturday, September 27 Dartmouth at UNH Elon at Coastal Carolina *William & Mary at Stony Brook Villanova at Penn Rhode Island at CCSU *Delaware at James Madison Columbia at Albany *Maine at Towson
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Saturday, October 4 *UNH at Elon Sacred Heart at Delaware *Villanova at Maine *James Madison at Albany Richmond at Liberty Brown at Rhode Island *Stony Brook at Towson Saturday, October 11 *William & Mary at UNH *Elon at Delaware *Maine at Stony Brook *Rhode Island at Villanova *Towson at James Madison *Richmond at Albany Saturday, October 18 *Stony Brook at Elon *Rhode Island at Richmond *Villanova at William & Mary *Albany at Maine *Towson at Delaware Saturday, October 25 *Stony Brook at UNH *Delaware at William & Mary *Richmond at Elon James Madison at Charlotte *Maine at Rhode Island Colgate at Albany
Saturday, November 22 *UNH at Maine *Stony Brook at Albany *Villanova at Delaware *Richmond at William & Mary *Elon at James Madison *Towson at Rhode Island Saturday, November 29 NCAA FCS Playoffs - First Round Saturday, December 6 NCAA FCS Playoffs - Second Round Friday, December 12 -orSaturday, December 13 NCAA FCS Playoffs - Quarterfinals Friday, December 19 -orSaturday, December 20 NCAA FCS Playoffs - Semifinals Saturday, January 3 NCAA FCS Championship Game FC Dallas Stadium - Frisco, Texas * = CAA conference game
Saturday, November 1 *Albany at UNH *William & Mary at James Madison *Rhode Island at Delaware *Elon at Towson *Villanova at Richmond Saturday, November 8 *UNH at Rhode Island *Richmond at Maine *Towson at Villanova *James Madison at Stony Brook *Delaware at Albany *Elon at William & Mary Saturday, November 15 *Delaware at UNH *Maine at Elon *Albany at Villanova *James Madison at Richmond *William & Mary at Towson *Rhode Island at Stony Brook
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CAA football 2013 CAA All-Conference Teams First-Team Offense QB Marcus Wasilewski Maine RB Omar Osbourne UAlbany RB Dae’Quan Scott JMU RB Terrance West Towson FB Emmanuel Holder Towson WR Ben Edwards Richmond WR R.J. Harris UNH WR Tre McBride W&M TE Justin Perillo Maine OL Matt Crisafi W&M OL Jeff Gakos Maine OL Austin Gund Richmond OL Randall Harris Towson OL Eric Pike Towson PK Sean Decloux Maine KR Mackenzie Elliot URI PR Rob Jones Delaware
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First-Team Defense DL Rakim Cox Villanova DL Ryan Delaire Towson DL Zach Kerr Delaware DL Mike Reilly W&M DL Jordan Stanton JMU LB Telvion Clark Towson LB Airek Green W&M LB Christophe Mulumba Maine LB Luke Rhodes W&M LB Stephon Robertson JMU CB Kendall James Maine CB Jordan Love Towson S Christian Carpenter Towson S Jerome Couplin III W&M P Nick Ferrara SBU
Sr. Jr. Sr. Jr. Sr. Sr. Jr. Fr. So. Sr. Sr. Sr. So. Sr. Sr.
2013 CAA Award Winners
OFFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE YEAR - Terrance West, Towson, Jr., RB DEFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE YEAR - Stephon Robertson, JMU, Sr., LB SPECIAL TEAMS PLAYER OF THE YEAR - Tre McBride, W&M, Jr., OFFENSIVE ROOKIE OF THE YEAR - Darius Victor, Towson, Fr., RB DEFENSIVE ROOKIE OF THE YEAR - Christophe Mulumba, Maine, R-Fr., LB COACH OF THE YEAR - Jack Cosgrove, Maine CHUCK BOONE LEADERSHIP AWARD - Marcus Wasilweski, Maine, Sr., QB Second-Team Offense QB John Robertson RB Andrew Pierce RB Nico Steriti HB Seth Fisher WR Stephen Barnette WR Malcolm Eugene WR Michael Johnson TE Nick Boyle OL Ricky Archer OL Josh Bucci OL Joe Hook OL Bobby Kennedy OL Josh Wells PK Brandon Jordi KR Tre McBride PR Robbie Jackson
Villanova Delaware UNH Richmond Richmond SBU Delaware Delaware UNH Villanova Maine Delaware JMU Richmond W&M URI
*CAA Football champion
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Second-Team Defense DL Michael Cole DL Evan Kelly DL Antoine Lewis DL Josh Moody DL Tyler Snow LB Andrew Bose LB Pat Callaway LB Don Cherry LB Jawara Dudley LB Monte Gaddis CB Craig James CB Tye Smith S Dean Marlowe S Christian Ricard P Eric Enderson
Maine Richmond Villanova URI JMU URI Delaware Villanova SBU Towson Villanova Towson JMU SBU Delaware
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Third-Team Defense DL Trevor Bates Maine DL Andrew Smith UAlbany DL James Timmins URI DL Kerry Wynn Richmond LB Akil Anderson UNH LB Christian Dorsey UAlbany LB Aaron Roane Richmond LB Gage Steele JMU LB Eric Wright Richmond CB D. Houston-Carson W&M CB Wayne Pettus Richmond S Manny Asam UNH S Cameron McCurry Villanova P Mark Hamilton Villanova
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All-Time CAA Champions
2013 CAA Football Final Standings School Conference Overall *Maine 7-1 10-3 Towson 6-2 13-3 UNH 6-2 10-5 Villanova 5-3 6-5 Delaware 4-4 7-5 William & Mary 4-4 7-5 Richmond 4-4 6-6 James Madison 3-5 6-6 Stony Brook 3-5 5-6 Rhode Island 2-6 3-9 Albany 0-8 1-11
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Third-Team Offense QB Michael Strauss Richmond RB Mikal Abdul-Saboor W&M RB Kevin Monangai Villanova FB Darnell Laws W&M WR John Ebeling Maine WR Leon Kinnard Towson WR Justin Mello UNH WR Spencer Wilkins Towson TE Harold Spears UNH OL Andrew Belizaire URI OL Ross Hall Villanova OL Brandon Heath Delaware OL Seamus O’Neill UNH OL Doug Shaw Towson PK John Carpenter W&M KR Derrick Joseph Towson PR Dean Marlowe JMU
2013- Maine 2012- UNH, Richmond, Towson, Villanova 2011- Towson 2010- Delaware, William & Mary 2009- Villanova 2008- James Madison 2007- Massachusetts, Richmond 2006- Massachusetts 2005- UNH, Richmond 2004- William & Mary, Delaware, JMU 2003- Delaware, Massachusetts 2002- Maine, Northeastern 2001- Hofstra, Maine, Villanova, W&M 2000 - Delaware, Richmond 1999 - James Madison, Massachusetts 1998 - Richmond 1997 - Villanova 1996 - William & Mary 1995 - Delaware 1994 - UNH 1993 - Boston University 1992 - Delaware 1991 - UNH, Delaware, Villanova 1990 - UMass 1989 - Connecticut, Maine,Villanova 1988 - Delaware, Massachusetts 1987 - Maine, Richmond 1986 - Connecticut, Delaware, UMass 1985 - Rhode Island 1984 - Boston University, Rhode Island 1983 - Boston University, Connecticut 1982 - Boston University, UConn, Maine, UMass 1981 - Massachusetts, Rhode Island 1980 - Boston University
1979 - Massachusetts 1978 - Massachusetts 1977 - Massachusetts 1976 - UNH 1975 - UNH 1974 - Maine 1973 - Connecticut 1972 - Massachusetts 1971 - Connecticut, Massachusetts 1970 - Connecticut 1969 - Massachusetts 1968 - UNH, Connecticut 1967 - Massachusetts 1966 - Massachusetts 1965 - Maine 1964 - Massachusetts 1963 - Massachusetts 1962 - UNH 1961- Massachusetts 1960 - Connecticut 1959 - Connecticut 1958 - Connecticut 1957 - Connecticut, Rhode Island 1956 - Connecticut 1955 - Rhode Island 1954 - UNH 1953 - UNH, Rhode Island 1952 -UConn, Rhode Island, Maine 1951 - Maine 1950 - UNH 1949 - Connecticut, Maine 1948 - UNH 1947 - UNH
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David Gamble Barry Bourassa
Dan Kreider
Andre Garron Jerry Azumah
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INDIVIDUAL RECORDS
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INDIVIDUAL RECORDS Scoring:
Rushing:
Most Points Game: 37 Cy Wentworth vs. Lowell Tech (Nov. 3, 1923) Season: 146 David Ball, 2005 Career: 424 Jerry Azumah, 1995-98
Most Yards Rushing Game: 329 Jerry Azumah vs. Hofstra (Nov. 7, 1998) Season: 2,195 Jerry Azumah, 1998 Career: 6,193 Jerry Azumah, 1995-98 Most Carries Game: 53 Jerry Azumah vs. Connecticut (Oct. 3, 1998) Season: 343 Jerry Azumah, 1998 Career: 1,045 Jerry Azumah, 1995-98
Most Touchdowns Produced Game: 7 7 Season: 47 Career: 147
Ricky Santos vs. Northeastern (Oct. 22, 2005) Ricky Santos vs. Maine (Nov. 19, 2005) Ricky Santos, 2005 Ricky Santos, 2004-07
Best Average per Carry Season: 9.1
Most Field Goals Game: 5 Season: 18 Career: 51
Tom Bishop at Southern Illinois (Nov. 29, 2008) Tom Manning, 2009 Mike MacArthur, 2010-13
Best Field Goal Percentage Season: 80.0 Career: 78.0
Eric Facey, 1986 (12 of 15) Mike MacArthur, 2010-13
Longest Field Goal Made 54
Tom Manning vs. Hofstra (Oct. 24, 2009)
Marcel Couture, 1954
Longest Rush from Scrimmage 97 Barry Bourassa vs. Boston University (Nov. 2, 1991) Rushing Touchdowns Game: 5 Season: 22 Career: 60
Jerry Azumah vs. Hofstra (Nov. 7, 1998) Stephan Lewis vs. Hampton (Sept. 1, 2001) Bill Burnham, 1977 and Jerry Azumah, 1998 Jerry Azumah, 1995-98
Most Consecutive Field Goals 11 Mike MacArthur (Sept. 28-Nov. 23, 2013)
Passing:
Most Pass Attempts Game: 65 Season: 447 Career: 1,498
Ryan Day at Delaware (Nov. 4, 2000) Bob Jean, 1988 Ricky Santos, 2004-07
Most Pass Completions Game: 37 Season: 301 Career: 1,024
Ricky Santos at Villanova (Oct. 2, 2004) Ricky Santos, 2005 Ricky Santos 2004-07
Most Passing Yards Game: 538 Season: 3,797 Career: 12,189 Touchdown Passes Game: 6 Season: 39 Career: 116
Ricky Santos at Villanova (Oct. 2, 2004) Ricky Santos, 2005 Ricky Santos, 2004-07
Best Completion Percent Game 96.2 Season: 73.1 Career: 68.3
Ricky Santos vs. Northeastern (Oct. 22, 2005) Ricky Santos, 2007 Ricky Santos, 2004-07
Ricky Santos at Villanova (Oct. 2, 2004) Ricky Santos, 2005 Ricky Santos, 2004-07
Longest Pass Completion 90 Tim Cramsey to Jermaine Washington (vs. William & Mary, Oct. 24, 1998) Fewest Interceptions Season: 1 Jeff Allen, 1975
Most Extra Points Game: 9 Season: 67 Career: 176
Lance Hjelte vs. Maine (Sept. 25, 1993) Connor McCormick, 2005 Connor McCormick, 2002-05
Best Extra Point Percent Season: 100.0 Career: 96.2
Jon Curry, 1997 (27 of 27) Eric Facey, 1987 (32 of 32) Kurt Vollherbst, 1966 Bob Towse, 1960 Eric Facey, 1984-87 (101 of 105)
Most Consecutive Extra Points 56 Eric Facey (Sept. 27, 1986-Nov. 21, 1987)
Total Offense:
Most Total Offense Game: 544 Season: 4,302 Career: 13,566
Ricky Santos at Villanova (Oct. 2, 2004) (538 passing, 6 rushing) Ricky Santos, 2005 (3,797 passing, 505 rushing) Ricky Santos, 2004-07 (12,189 passing, 1,377 rushing)
Receiving:
Most Receptions Game: 15 Season: 93 Career: 304
David Ball vs. Massachusetts (Oct. 16, 2004) David Ball, 2006 David Ball, 2003-06
Most Yards Receiving Game: 284 Season: 1,551 Career: 4,655
David Ball at Villanova (Oct. 2, 2004) David Ball, 2005 David Ball, 2003-06
Most Touchdown Receptions Game: 4 4 4 Season: 24 Career: 58
David Ball at Massachusetts (Oct. 29, 2005) David Ball vs. Towson (Nov. 13, 2004) David Gamble vs. Maine (Sept. 25, 1993) David Ball, 2004 David Ball, 2003-06
Consecutive Games with a Reception 42 John Perry, 1989-92
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INDIVIDUAL RECORDS
All-Purpose Yardage:
Interceptions:
Most All-Purpose Yards
Game: 364 Stephan Lewis vs. UMass (Oct. 13, 2001) (258 rushing, 94 receiving, 12 kick returns) Season: 2,388 Stephan Lewis, 2001 (217.1 yards per game) (1,390 rushing, 527 receiving, 471 kick returns) Career: 8,376 Jerry Azumah, 1995-98 (204.3 yards per game) (6,193 rushing, 1,153 receiving, 1,025 kick returns)
Punting:
Most Punts Game: Season: Career:
17 76 176
Paul Horne vs. St. Anselm (Oct. 29, 1938) Scott Seero, 1975 Scott Seero, 1973-76
Most Yards Punting Game: 527 Season: 3,020 Career: 6,538
Paul Horne vs. St. Anselm (Oct. 29, 1938) Scott Seero, 1975 Scott Seero, 1973-76
Best Punting Average Game: 55.7 Season: 41.3 Career: 39.9
Tom Bishop vs. Maine (November 17, 2007) Tom Bishop, 2008 Brad Praskv, 2013 Josh Polgar 2001-04
Longest Punt
Dan Serieka vs. Maine (Oct.9, 1965) Dick Gleason at Springfield (Nov. 5, 1955)
85
Most Interceptions Game: 3 Season: 11 Career: 20
Eric Thompson at Massachusetts (Nov. 15, 1986) Tim Byrne vs. Villanova (Nov. 5, 1988) Tim Byrne vs. Rhode Island (Nov. 11, 1989) Steve Perocchi vs. Champlain (Sept. 30, 1950) Fritz Rosinski, 1937 Bill Pappas, 1952-54
Longest Interception Return 104 Carmen Ragonese vs. Rhode Island (Oct. 5, 1946) Most Recent 100 yd return-- John Clements at Northern Iowa (Dec. 6, 2008)
team RECORDS Rushing:
Most Yards Rushing Game: 590 vs. East Stroudsburg (Sept. 19, 1998) Season: 3,302 (1998) Most Rushing Yards Allowed Game: 459 vs. Massachusetts (Nov. 13, 1965) Season: 3,112 (2002)
Passing:
Most Yards Passing Game: 598 at Villanova (Oct. 2, 2004) Season: 3,651 (2004)
Kickoff Returns: Most Kickoff Returns Game: 7 Season: 31 Career: 82
Dontra Peters at Lehigh (Sept. 10, 2011) Corey Graham, 2005 Dontra Peters, 2011 Chad Kackert, 2006-09
Most Yards Returning Game: 203 Season: 778 Career: 1,900
Corey Graham at Delaware (Sept. 30, 2006) Corey Graham, 2005 Chad Kackert, 2006-09
Most Passing Yards Allowed Game: 730 at Old Dominion (Sept. 22, 2012) Season: 3,293 (2004) Most Passes Attempted Game: 66 Season: 490
at Northeastern (Oct. 21, 2006) (2013)
Most Opponent Passes Attempted Game: 79 at Old Dominion (Sept. 22, 2012) Season: 520 (2013) Most Completions Game: 41 Season: 310
at Northeastern (Oct. 21, 2006) (2005)
Best Average per Return Season: 30.7 Dave Loehle, 1978 (15-460, NCAA I-AA leader)
Most Opponent Completions Game: 55 Season: 382
at Old Dominion (Sept. 22, 2012) (2004)
Longest Kickoff Return 100 Andre Garron at Bucknell (Oct. 8, 1983) Dan Losano vs. Dartmouth (Sept. 29, 1973) R.J. Harvey vs. Maine (Nov. 17, 2001)
Most Touchdown Passes Game: 6 Season: 37
at Villanova (Oct. 2, 2004) (2005)
Most Opponent Touchdown Passes Game: 5 at Old Dominion (Sept. 22, 2012) 5 vs. Maine (Nov. 19, 2005) 5 vs. Boston University (Nov. 19, 1994)
Scoring:
Punt Returns:
Most Punt Returns Game: 7 Eric Thompson vs. Lafayette (Sept. 14, 1985) Season: 48 Stan Harrison, 1986 Career: 96 Dave Wissman, 1981-83 Most Yards Returning Game: 111 Barry Bourassa vs. Dartmouth (Sept. 29, 1990) Season: 411 Mike Boyle (2005) Career: 804 Dave Wissman, 1981-83 Best Average per Return Season: 29.6
Bill Estey, 1967 (11-326)
Longest Punt Return 92 Dave Wissman vs. Massachusetts (Nov. 14, 1981)
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Most Points Scored Quarter: 35 Game: 70 Season: 521
vs. Northeastern (Oct. 18, 1975; 2nd quarter, W 56-7) vs. Central Connecticut (Aug. 30, 2003) vs. East Stroudsburg (Sept. 19, 1998) (2005)
Most Points Allowed Quarter: 33 Game: 83 Season: 392
vs. Massachusetts (Nov. 19, 1988; 3rd quarter, L 64-42) at Tufts (Sept. 28, 1914; L 83-0) (2001)
Greatest Margin of Victory 66
vs. Lowell (Sept. 26, 1936; W 66-0)
Greatest Margin of Defeat 83
at Tufts (Sept. 28, 1914; L 83-0)
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Total Offense:
Most Total Offense Game: 784 at Towson (Sept. 17, 2005; W 62-21) Season: 7,460 (2004) Most Total Offense Allowed Game: 824 at Old Dominion (Sept. 22, 2012; L 64-61) Season: 6,977 (2004) Most First Downs Game: 35 Season: 459
at Old Dominion (Sept. 22, 2012; L 64-61) (2006)
Most First Downs Allowed Game: 39 Season: 312
at Old Dominion (Sept. 22, 2012; L 64-61) (2006)
Turnovers:
Most Interceptions Game: 7 Season: 29
vs. Champlain (Sept. 30, 1950; W 62-6)
Most Opponent Interceptions Game: 7 Season: 24
vs. Springfield (Nov. 10, 1973; L 51-0) (1973)
Most Fumbles Game: 12 Season: 29
vs. Maine (Oct. 9, 1976; L 10-0) (2005)
Most Opponent Fumbles Game: 9
vs. Massachusetts (Nov. 18, 1967; L 14-13) vs. Maine (Oct. 9, 1976; L 14-13)
Most Fumbles Recovered Game: 6 Season: 31
vs. Rhode Island (Oct. 15, 2005) (2004)
Penalties:
Most Penalties Season: 113
(1990)
Most Yards Penalized: Season: 1,011 (1990)
Streaks:
Most Consecutive Victories Overall: 9
Sept. 30, 1950 (vs. Champlain, W 62-6) to Sept. 29, 1951 (at Brandeis, W 33-20)
Regular Season Games Only: 12 Home Games: 12
Oct. 16, 1976 (at Central Conn. State, W 34-21) to Oct. 22, 1977 (vs. Northeastern, W 28-13) Oct. 25, 2008 (vs Towson, W 42-14) to Oct. 9, 2010 (vs Richmond, W 17-0)
Most Consecutive Defeats Overall: 11
Nov. 14, 1964 (at Massachusetts, L 14-7) to Oct. 1, 1966 (vs. Rhode Island, L 17-6)
Consecutive Postseason Appearances: 10
(2004-present)
Consectutive Polls Ranked: 139
(Sept. 13, 2004-present)
Attendance: Largest Home:
20,000
Nov. 12, 1977 (vs Massachusetts, L 19-6)
Largest Road:
50,120
Sept. 11, 2010 (at Pittsburgh, L 38-16)
Neutral:
32,848
Oct. 23, 2010 (vs Massachusetts, W 39-13) -At Gillette Stadium, Foxboro, Mass.-
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wildcat best efforts career
Rushing Yards 1. Jerry Azumah (1998) 2. Jerry Azumah (1997) 3. Bill Burnham (1977) 4. Stephan Lewis (2001) 5. Jerry Azumah (1996) 6. Barry Bourassa (1991) 7. Bill Burnham (1976) 8. Bill Burnham (1975) 9. Stephan Lewis (2002) 10. Jerry Azumah (1995)
2,195 1,585 1,422 1,390 1,308 1,185 1,175 1,170 1,152 1,105
Carries 1. Jerry Azumah (1998) 2. Bill Burnham (1977) 3. Bill Burnham (1976) 4. Jerry Azumah (1997) 5. Bill Burnham (1975) 6. Barry Bourassa (1991) 7. Stephan Lewis (2001) 8. Jerry Azumah (1996) 9. Stephan Lewis (2002) 10. Norm Ford (1988)
343 281 272 271 259 253 249 245 242 231
Receiving Yards 1. David Ball (2005) 2. David Ball (2004) 3. David Gamble (1993) 4. Mike Boyle (2008) 5. David Ball (2006) 6. R.J. Harris (2012) 7. Justin Mello (2013) 8. Curtis Olds (1988) 9. R.J. Harris (2013) 10. Curtis Olds (1986)
Rushing Yards 1. Jerry Azumah (1995-98) 2. Bill Burnham (1974-77) 3. Stephan Lewis (1999-2002) 4. Norm Ford (1986-89) 5. Barry Bourassa (1989-92) 6. Andre Garron (1982-85) 7. Chad Kackert (2006-09) 8. Nico Steriti (2011-present) 9. Avrom Smith (1991-94) 10. Jim Quinn (1979-82)
6,193 3,773 3,679 3,538 3,015 2,901 2,587 2,319 2,237 1,947
1,551 1,504 1,138 1,116 1,114 1,059 1,038 1,034 1,004 944
Carries 1. Jerry Azumah (1995-98) 2. Bill Burnham (1974-77) 3. Norm Ford (1986-89) 4. Stephan Lewis (1999-2002) 5. Barry Bourassa (1989-92) 6. Andre Garron (1982-85) 7. Avrom Smith (1991-94) 8. Curt Collins (1980-83) 9. Chad Kackert (2006-09) 10. Nico Steriti (2011-present) Receiving Yards 1. David Ball (2003-06) 2. David Gamble (1990-93) 3. Curtis Olds (1985-88) 4. John Perry (1989-92) 5. R.J. Harris (2011-present) 6. Chris Braune (1986-89) 7 Mike Boyle (2005-08) 8. Keith LeVan (2004-07) 9. Joey Orlando (2009-12) 10. Scott Sicko (2006-09)
4,655 3,072 3,028 2,873 2,777 2,612 2,317 2,234 2,131 2,023
93 87 86 84 80 76 73 71 71 70
Receptions 1. David Ball (2003-06) 2. R.J. Harris (2011-present) 3. Keith LeVan (2004-07) 4. Curtis Olds (1985-88) 5. John Perry (1989-92) 6. David Gamble (1990-93) 7. Joey Orlando (2009-12) 8. Stephan Lewis (1999-2002) 9. Scott Sicko (2006-09) 10. Calvin Jones (1993-96)
304 210 201 193 191 182 168 164 160 158
Tackles (since 1981) 1. Matt Evans (2009-12) 2. Steve Doig (1978-81) 3. Jeff Pammer (2004-07) 4. Matt Parent (2005-08) 5. Aaron Thomas (2000-04) 6. Hugo Souza (2007-10) 7. Chris McGrath (1987-91) 8. John Clements (2005-08) 9. Romande Carter (1993-96) Brett Bashaw (1996-2000)
460 434 359 356 343 331 322 300 297 297
Pass Attempts 1. Ricky Santos (2004-07) 2. Bob Jean (1985-88) 3. Ryan Day (1997-2001) 4. R.J. Toman (2007-10) 5. Mike Granieri (2000-04) 6. Matt Griffin (1987-91) 7. Jim Stayer (1992- 94) 8. Chris Bresnahan (1995-96) 9. Jeff Allen (1974-77) 10. Kevin Decker (2008-11)
1,498 1,126 1,089 1,077 764 734 710 599 563 514
Passing Yards 1. Ricky Santos (2004-07) 2. R.J. Toman (2007-10) 3. Bob Jean (1985-88) 4. Ryan Day (1997-2001) 5. Matt Griffin (1987-91) 6. Jim Stayer (1992-94) 7. Mike Granieri (2000-04) 8. Jeff Allen (1974-77) 9. Kevin Decker (2008-11) 10. Chris Bresnahan (1995-96)
12,189 8,015 7,742 7,670 5,425 5,349 4,775 4,184 4,151 4,085
Completions 1. Ricky Santos (2004-07) 2. R.J. Toman (2007-10) 3. Ryan Day (1997-2001) 4. Bob Jean (1985-88) 5. Mike Granieri (2000-04) 6. Jim Stayer (1992-95) 7. Matt Griffin (1987-91) 8. Chris Bresnahan (1995-96) 9. Kevin Decker (2008-11) 10. Jeff Allen (1974-77)
1,024 658 653 567 564 419 392 349 346 280
Receptions 1. David Ball (2006) 2. David Ball (2005) 3. David Ball (2004) 4. R.J. Harris (2012) 5. Terrance Fox (2010) 6. R.J. Harris (2013) 7. Justin Mello (2013) 8. Jermaine Washington (1999) Keith LeVan (2007) 10. Keith LeVan (2006) Tackles (since 1981) 1. Steve Doig (1981) 2. Matt Evans (2011) 3. Matt Evans (2010) 4. Chris Beranger (2011) 5. Chris Robinson (2003) 6. Aaron Thomas (2004) Husain Karim (2007) Jeff Pammer (2007) 9. Brett Bashaw (2000) 10. Matt Evans (2012)
195 165 156 142 136 130 130 130 127 126
Pass Attempts 1. Bob Jean (1988) 2. Ricky Santos (2006) 3. Ricky Santos (2005) 4. Ricky Santos (2004) 5. Mike Granieri (2003) 6. Kevin Decker (2011) 7. Ryan Day (2001) 8. Bob Jean (1986) 9. R.J. Toman (2010) 10. Ryan Day (1999)
447 432 429 425 387 380 379 375 368 364
Passing Yards 1. Ricky Santos (2005) 2. Ricky Santos (2004) 3. Kevin Decker (2011) 4. Ricky Santos (2006) 5. R.J. Toman (2008) 6. Bob Jean (1988) 7. Ricky Santos (2007) 8. Matt Griffin (1991) 9. Ryan Day (2001) 10. Mike Granieri (2003)
3,797 3,318 3,272 3,125 3,110 3,035 2,972 2,734 2,605 2,595
Completions 1. Ricky Santos (2005) 2. Ricky Santos (2006) 3. Ricky Santos (2004) 4. Kevin Decker (2011) 5. Ricky Santos (2007) 6. Bob Jean (1988) 7. Mike Granieri (2003) 8. Ryan Day (2001) 9. R.J. Toman (2008) 10. R.J. Toman (2010)
301 293 272 262 256 246 237 233 231 228
1,045 814 779 732 613 546 472 471 462 402
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all-time series records
Last UNH Last Op Opponent W-L-T Win Win Albany 2-0-0 2013 --American International 3-1-0 1983 1961 Appalachian State 0-1-0 --- 1994 Army 2-1-0 2008 1922 Ball St. 1-0-0 2009 --Bates 11-14-4 1940 1941 Bethune-Cookman 1-0-0 2010 --Boston College 5-6-1 1911 1936 Boston University 22-12-4 1997 1993 Bowdoin 1-12-0 1907 1927 Brandeis 4-2-1 1958 1957 Bridgeport 2-0-0 1955 --Brown 1-14-0 1930 1931 Bucknell 4-0-0 1985 --Cal Davis 1-0-0 2005 --Central Connecticut St. 7-0-0 2012 --Central Michigan 0-2-0 --- 2013 Champlain 1-0-0 1950 --Colby College 11-14-3 1967 1966 Colgate 5-1-0 2013 1986 Connecticut 36-29-6 1999 1995 Cornell 0-1-0 --- 1922 Dartmouth 18-17-2 2009 1976 Delaware 11-20-0 2012 2010 East Stroudsburg 1-0-0 1998 --Gardner-Webb 0-1-0 --- 2000 Georgia Southern 1-0-0 2004 --Georgia State 1-0-0 2012 --Hampton 3-0-0 2006 --Harvard 0-7-0 --- 1939 Hofstra 8-5-0 2009 2002 Holy Cross 7-6-0 2012 1982 Iona 2-0-0 2007 --James Madison 8-7-0 2013 2007 Kent State 3-1-0 1952 2002 Kings Point 1-0-0 1961 --Lafayette 6-1-0 2013 1985 Lehigh 11-3-0 2011 2013 Maine 51-43-8 2013 2010
Last UNH Last Op Opponent W-L-T Win Win Marshall 1-1-0 2007 1991 Massachusetts 28-43-3 2011 2009 UMass-Lowell 15-1-0 1941 1938 McNeese St. 1-0-0 2009 --M.I.T. 0-2-0 --- 1899 Middlebury 1-2-1 1905 1923 Minnesota 0-1-0 --- 2012 Montana 0-1-0 --- 2004 Montana State 0-2-0 --- 2011 North Dakota State 0-1-0 --- 2013 Northeastern 41-14-1 2009 2007 Northern Iowa 0-3-0 --- 2008 Northwestern 1-0-0 2006 --Norwich 7-2-2 1942 1941 Pittsburgh 0-1-0 --- 2010 Rhode Island 55-27-5 2013 2010 Richmond 11-10-0 2012 2007 Rutgers 1-1-0 2004 1939 Samford 0-1-0 --- 1991 South Florida 1-0-0 1999 --Southeastern Louisiana 1-0-0 2013 --Southern Illinois 1-0 2008 --Springfield 28-16-7 1978 1979 St. Anselm 2-5-0 1934 1940 St. Francis (Pa.) 1-0-0 2009 --St. Lawrence 2-0-0 1953 --Stephen F. Austin 1-1-0 1999 1997 Stony Brook 2-0-0 2013 --Toledo 0-4-0 --- 2011 Towson 7-3-0 2010 2013 Tufts 19-11-2 1951 1934 Upsala 2-0-0 1953 --Vermont 20-21-1 1974 1972 Villanova 12-11-0 2013 2009 Wayne State 1-1-0 1979 1980 West Chester 4-0-0 1978 --Western Kentucky 0-1-0 --- 1975 William & Mary 4-13-0 2013 2011 Worcester Tech 7-1-0 1919 1903 Wofford 0-1-0 --- 2012 Yale 0-1-0 --- 1935 ALL-TIME RECORD 538-444-55 (.519)
In the 101st all-time meeting between the UNH and Maine football programs, the Wildcats defeated the Black Bears, 24-3, in the 2013 regularseason finale at Cowell Stadium to retain possession of the cherished Brice-Cowell Musket. Including the NCAA second round game later in the 2013 season, which the ‘Cats won 41-27, UNH has won 11 of the last 12 head-to-head meetings.
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UNH FOOTBALL – NATION-LEADING 10 STRAIGHT NCAA APPEARANCES • - League game + - at Dover, N.H. # - at Manchester, N.H. % - at Portland, Maine 1893 (0-1) No Coach N4 at Newmarket.................................L 10-0 1894 (2-3) No Coach O6 Exeter............................................. W 4-0 O10 at Bates...........................................L 26-4 N15 at Dover High*...............................L 10-4 N21 Dover High....................................W 20-6 N29 at St. Anselm..................................L 32-0 1895 (2-3-1) No Coach S21 at Exeter.........................................L 29-0 S28 Dover YMCA...................................T 6-6 O19 at Dover YMCA...........................L 14-10 N2 Somersworth.................................W 10-6 N2 at Berwick Academy.....................W 14-6 N16 at Brewster Academy...................L 14-10 1896 (1-4) No Coach O9 Bates*.............................................L 10-6 O14 at Colby..........................................L 28-0 O17 at Andover Academy......................L 16-0 O23 Brewster Academy........................W 32-0 O30 Somersworth High*.......................L 10-0 * - at Burgett Park 1897 (2-5) No Coach S29 at Exeter Academy.........................L 26-0 O2 at Massachusetts.............................L 10-4 O9 Tilton Seminary.............................W 22-0 O16 Dover High....................................W 34-0 O28 Bowdoin.........................................L 64-0 O30 Tufts+.............................................L 12-4 N11 at Dover YMCA...............................L 6-0 1898 (4-4) No Coach O6 at Bates...........................................L 35-0 O8 at Bowdoin.....................................L 59-0 O15 Sanborn Seminary.........................W 81-0 O22 MIT Freshmen................................W 6-0 N2 MIT................................................L 22-0 N5 at Andover Academy......................L 24-0 N12 Portsmouth High Alumni*............W 11-0 N16 St. Anselm.....................................W 11-0 * - Game called after one half 1899 (4-2) No Coach O7 MIT..................................................L 6-5 O11 at Andover Academy.......................W 6-0 O14 East Rochester.................................W 8-0 O18 Somersworth.................................W 16-0 O21 Boston College.................................L 6-0 N4 Vermont...........................................W 6-5 1900 (1-4-1) No Coach S26 at Exeter Academy...........................T 0-0 S29 at Bowdoin.....................................L 32-0 O10 Andover Academy.........................L 10-0 O13 MIT..................................................L 0-6 O17 Exeter Academy.............................L 32-0 O29 Burdett.........................................W 18-11 N3 at Tufts...........................................L 28-0 1901 (0-6) No Coach S21 at Exeter Academy...........................L 6-0 S28 at Bowdoin.....................................L 48-0 O2 at Dartmouth..................................L 51-0 O24 Colby..............................................L 12-0 O26 Boston College...............................L 17-0 Colby..............................................L 34-0 1902 (2-3-1) Coach: John Scannell S24 at Exeter Academy T 0-0 O4 at Andover Academy......................L 28-0 O11 at Bowdoin.....................................L 35-5 O18 at Dover Athletic Assoc................W 23-0 O25 Boston College..............................W 10-6 O29 Colby.............................................. L 11-5 1903 (2-6-1) Coach: John Scannell S23 at Exeter Academy.........................L 21-0 S26 at Maine.........................................L 18-0 O3 at Bowdoin.....................................L 18-0 O10 at Andover Academy......................L 27-0 O17 at Dover Athletic Assoc..................W 6-0 O24 Maine+...........................................L 27-0 O31 Bates+..............................................T 6-6 N7 Worcester Tech+............................L 15-0 N14 Tufts+..............................................W 6-0 1904 (2-5) Coach: G.B. Ward S24 at Bates.............................................L 6-0 S28 at Tufts............................................W 4-0 O1 at Andover Academy......................L 16-0 O8 at Colby..........................................L 23-0 O15 at Maine...........................................L 6-0 O22 Worcester Tech+...........................W 18-4 N21 at Exeter Academy.........................L 15-0 1905 (2-4-2) Coach: Edward R. Herr S23 Rhode Island+.................................W 6-0 S27 Bates+..............................................T 0-0 S30 at Brown.........................................L 16-5 O7 at Tufts...........................................L 13-0
year-by-year results
O14 at Massachusetts.............................L 15-0 O20 at Middlebury..................................W 6-0 O21 at Vermont........................................T 0-0 O28 at Maine.........................................L 16-0 1906 (2-5-1) Coach: Edward R. Herr S22 at Maine...........................................L 7-0 S29 at Brown.........................................L 12-0 O6 at Massachusetts...............................T 0-0 O13 Colby..............................................L 15-0 O20 at Rhode Island.............................W 20-0 O27 Connecticut...................................W 40-0 N3 at Bates........................................... L 11-0 N10 Vermont#........................................L 17-5 1907 (1-5-2) Coach: Edward R. Herr S20 at Norwich......................................L 10-0 S27 at Brown.........................................L 16-0 O5 at Colby............................................T 0-0 O9 at Dartmouth..................................L 10-0 O19 at Bowdoin......................................W 5-0 O26 Bates...............................................L 22-0 N2 Rhode Island....................................T 6-6 N9 Vermont..........................................L 34-0 1908 (1-7) Coach: Charles O. Gill S26 at Brown.........................................L 34-0 O3 Bowdoin.........................................L 15-0 O10 at Colby%.........................................L 6-0 O17 at Maine...........................................L 6-4 O24 at Bates........................................... L 11-0 O31 Boston College..............................W 18-0 N7 Massachusetts#..............................L 13-9 N14 at Rhode Island..............................L 12-0 1909 (3-4) Coach: Willard Gildersleeve O2 at Holy Cross.................................L 13-0 O9 at Maine.........................................L 16-0 O16 Bates...............................................L 16-0 O23 Boston College..............................W 11-6 O30 at Vermont...................................... L 11-0 N6 Massachusetts#.............................W 17-0 N13 Rhode Island.................................W 11-5 1910 (2-3-1) Coach: Ray Thomas O1 Boston College..............................W 11-0 O8 Bowdoin.........................................L 23-0 O18 at Bates.............................................L 5-0 O22 USS Tennessee..............................W 41-0 O29 Massachusetts#................................T 0-0 N12 at Rhode Island................................L 6-0 1911 (1-5-1) Coach: Ray Thomas S23 Bates.................................................T 6-6 S30 at Brown.........................................L 56-0 O7 at Maine.........................................L 12-0 O14 at Springfield..................................L 28-0 O21 Boston College..............................W 12-0 O28 Rhode Island....................................L 9-8 N4 Massachusetts#................................L 8-0 1912 (3-4-1) Coach: Tod Eberle S21 Norwich............................................T 0-0 O5 at Bates.........................................L 19-14 O12 at Tufts...........................................L 22-0 O19 at Worcester Tech............................W 7-6 O26 Lowell Textile...............................W 19-0 N2 at Rhode Island..............................L 25-0 N9 Massachusetts#..............................L 21-3 USS Washington.............................W 6-0 1913 (2-4) Coach: Tod Eberle S27 at Bowdoin.....................................L 17-0 O4 at Tufts...........................................L 52-0 O11 Bates.................................................L 7-6 O18 Worcester Tech..............................W 45-0 N1 Rhode Island.................................W 12-0 N8 Massachusetts#..............................L 34-0 1914 (1-6-2) Coach: T.D. Sheppard S28 at Tufts...........................................L 83-0 O3 at Colby..........................................L 66-0 O6 Fort McKinley..................................T 0-0 O10 Worcester Tech................................W 2-0 O17 at Bates...........................................L 26-0 O24 Boston College...............................L 20-3 O31 at Rhode Island................................L 7-0 N7 at Vermont......................................L 20-0 N14 Rhode Island#..................................T 0-0 1915 (3-6-1) Coach: William Cowell S25 at Bowdoin.....................................L 19-0 O2 at Colby..........................................L 18-0 O9 Connecticut...................................W 18-0 O16 Bates................................................W 6-0 O23 at Middlebury.................................L 14-0 O26 Fort McKinley..................................L 6-0 O30 Norwich........................................T 13-13 N6 at Vermont......................................L 21-7 N13 at Worcester Tech..........................W 20-0 N20 at Rhode Island..............................L 18-0 1916 (3-5-2) Coach: William Cowell S23 at Dartmouth..................................L 33-0 S30 at Maine...........................................T 0-0 O7 at Colby..........................................L 13-0 O12 at Boston College...........................L 19-0 O14 at Bates.............................................L 7-0 O21 Norwich.........................................W 13-0 O28 Vermont+.......................................L 13-9
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N4 at Connecticut...............................W 26-0 N11 Middlebury.......................................T 0-0 N18 Rhode Island.................................W 12-0 1917 (3-2-2) Coach: William Cowell O13 Fort McKinley...............................W 23-0 O20 at Rhode Island................................T 0-0 O27 at Dartmouth..................................L 21-6 N3 at Tufts...........................................L 19-3 N10 Maine+..........................................W 27-0 N14 USS Des Moines..........................T 13-13 N17 Worcester Tech..............................W 57-0 1918 Schedule cancelled due to World War I 1919 (7-2) Coach: William Cowell S27 Connecticut...................................W 13-0 O4 at Bates............................................W 3-0 O11 at Norwich.....................................W 10-7 O18 at Vermont.....................................W 10-0 O25 Lowell Textile...............................W 12-2 N1 Massachusetts.................................W 9-7 N8 at Worcester Tech..........................W 53-0 N15 Maine...............................................L 7-3 N22 at Brown...........................................L 6-0 1920 (5-2-1) Coach: William Cowell O2 Bates..............................................W 14-0 O9 at Boston University.......................W 7-0 O16 Vermont............................................L 7-0 O23 at Connecticut...............................W 40-0 O30 at Massachusetts..............................W 9-0 N6 Colby................................................T 7-7 N13 at Maine........................................W 47-7 N20 at Holy Cross.................................L 32-0 1921 (8-1-1) Coach: William Cowell S24 USMC Portsmouth+.....................W 55-0 O1 at Army..........................................W 10-7 O8 at Dartmouth..................................L 24-0 O15 Lowell Tech+................................W 41-7 O22 at Vermont.....................................W 21-7 O29 at Bates..........................................W 14-0 N5 at Colby.........................................W 24-7 N12 Massachusetts...............................W 56-7 N19 Holy Cross#..................................W 13-7 N25 at Springfield....................................T 0-0 1922 (3-5-1) Coach: William Cowell S23 USMC Portsmouth........................W 40-0 S30 Bates..............................................W 21-7 O7 Norwich...........................................W 7-0 O14 at Cornell........................................L 68-7 O21 at Army...........................................L 33-0 O28 at Massachusetts...........................L 12-10 N4 Vermont..........................................L 33-0 N11 Maine#...........................................L 14-7 N18 Boston University........................T 13-13 1923 (4-4-1) Coach: William Cowell S29 Middlebury.....................................L 21-0 O6 at Norwich.....................................W 19-7 O13 Rhode Island.................................W 12-0 O20 Connecticut......................................T 0-0 O27 Vermont#........................................L 28-7 N3 Lowell Tech...................................W 47-0 N10 at Maine%......................................L 13-0 N17 at Bates..........................................W 21-0 N24 at Brown...........................................L 6-0 1924 (7-2) Coach: William Cowell S27 Colby.............................................W 27-0 O4 Norwich.......................................W 46-10 O11 at Rhode Island.............................W 17-6 O18 at Connecticut..................................L 6-3 O25 Tufts#............................................W 20-0 N1 at Lowell Tech...............................W 37-6 N8 Maine............................................W 33-0 N15 Bates..............................................W 30-0 N22 at Brown.........................................L 21-0 1925 (4-1-2) Coach: William Cowell O3 at Norwich.....................................W 15-2 O17 Rhode Island.................................W 26-0 O24 Springfield....................................T 10-10 O31 Tufts................................................W 9-6 N7 Connecticut#.................................W 17-3 N14 at Maine...........................................T 0-0 N21 at Brown.......................................L 38-14 1926 (4-4) Coach: William Cowell O2 at Bowdoin.......................................L 7-0 O9 Colby...............................................W 6-0 O16 at Rhode Island...............................W 7-6 O23 at Springfield................................L 24-14 O30 Connecticut#....................................L 3-0 N6 at Tufts..........................................W 28-3 N13 Maine............................................W 14-7 N20 at Brown.......................................L 40-12 1927 (0-7-1) Coach: William Cowell O1 at Colby............................................T 0-0 O8 Bowdoin.........................................L 12-7 O15 Rhode Island................................L 20-18 O22 Connecticut#....................................L 9-6 O29 Springfield......................................L 10-0 N6 Tufts...............................................L 39-0 N12 at Maine.........................................L 13-6 N19 at Brown.......................................L 31-13
1928 (3-2-3) Coach: William Cowell S29 Colby.............................................W 12-7 O6 at Boston University........................T 0-0 O13 at Rhode Island.............................W 12-0 O20 Maine...............................................L 7-0 O27 at Springfield...................................W 6-0 N3 at Tufts.............................................T 0-0 N10 Connecticut......................................T 0-0 N17 at Brown.........................................L 20-0 1929 (7-2, Northeast Conf. Champions) Coach: William Cowell S28 at Colby.........................................W 20-7 O5 Boston University.........................W 24-6 O12 at Harvard.......................................L 35-0 O19 at Maine........................................W 21-7 O26 Tufts..............................................W 18-2 N2 Lowell Tech...................................W 52-7 N9 at Connecticut.................................W 7-0 N16 Springfield.....................................W 13-0 N23 at Brown.........................................L 14-7 1930 (5-2-1) Coach: William Cowell O4 at Boston University....................T 12-12 O11 at Lowell Tech...............................W 20-0 O18 Maine............................................W 14-6 O25 Vermont.........................................W 59-0 N1 at Tufts...........................................L 10-8 N8 Connecticut...................................W 38-0 N15 at Springfield..................................L 26-7 N22 at Brown..........................................W 7-0 1931 (7-2, Northeast Conf. Champions) Coach: William Cowell S26 Lowell Tech...................................W 12-6 O3 Boston University...........................W 6-0 O10 at Harvard.......................................L 39-0 O17 at Maine........................................W 13-7 O24 at Vermont.....................................W 43-0 O31 Tufts................................................W 9-0 N7 at Connecticut...............................W 49-0 N14 Springfield...................................W 26-13 N21 at Brown.......................................L 19-13 1932 (3-4-1) Coach: William Cowell O1 at Boston University......................L 13-6 O8 at Harvard.......................................L 40-0 O15 Maine...............................................T 7-7 O22 Vermont.........................................W 22-6 O29 Lowell Tech...................................W 20-6 N5 at Dartmouth..................................L 25-0 N12 at Springfield..................................L 12-7 N19 Connecticut...................................W 43-0 1933 (3-3-1) Coach: William Cowell S30 Lowell Tech W 7-6 O7 Boston University.........................W 35-6 O14 at Harvard.......................................L 34-0 O21 at Maine..........................................W 6-0 O28 at Vermont......................................L 13-0 N4 Tufts.................................................L 6-3 N11 Springfield........................................T 0-0 1934 (3-4-2) Coach: William Cowell S29 Lowell Tech W 8-6 O6 at Boston University*..................L 13-12 O13 Bates.................................................T 7-7 O20 Maine............................................W 24-7 O27 Springfield........................................T 7-7 N3 at Tufts...........................................L 26-0 N10 at Dartmouth..................................L 21-7 N17 at Harvard.......................................L 47-3 N24 at St.Anselm’s.............................W 21-14 * - at Riverside, Mass. 1935 (2-5-1) Coach: William Cowell S28 Lowell Tech W 26-0 O5 at Yale.............................................L 34-0 O12 at Maine.........................................L 13-2 O19 at Springfield..................................L 13-0 O26 at Boston College...........................L 19-6 N2 Boston University............................T 0-0 N9 Tufts..............................................W 21-0 N16 at Harvard.......................................L 41-0 1936 (3-3-2) Coach: William Cowell S26 Lowell W 66-0 O3 at Bates............................................W 9-6 O10 Maine.............................................L 27-6 O17 Boston College...............................L 12-0 O24 at Vermont.....................................W 54-0 O31 St.Anselm’s....................................L 31-2 N7 at Tufts.............................................T 0-0 N14 Springfield........................................T 0-0 1937 (7-1) Coach: George Sauer S25 Lowell Textile...............................W 20-0 O2 Bates............................................W 21-12 O9 at Maine........................................W 13-0 O16 Colby.............................................W 33-0 O23 Vermont.........................................W 34-0 O30 at St.Anselm’s................................L 13-6 N7 Tufts................................................W 3-0 N13 at Springfield.................................W 14-6 1938 (3-6) Coach: George Sauer S24 Lowell Tech....................................L 20-0 O1 at Bates..........................................W 22-6 O8 Maine.............................................L 21-0 O15 at Colby............................................L 6-0 O22 at Vermont......................................L 20-0
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UNH FOOTBALL – NATION-LEADING 10 STRAIGHT NCAA APPEARANCES O29 St.Anselm’s....................................L 26-0 N5 at Tufts..........................................W 10-6 N12 Springfield........................................L 7-0 N19 at Connecticut...............................W 10-0 1939 (3-5) Coach: George Sauer S30 Colby..............................................L 20-6 O7 Northeastern..................................W 15-6 O14 at Maine...........................................L 6-0 O20 at Springfield....................................L 3-2 O28 Vermont.........................................W 22-7 N4 at Rutgers.....................................L 32-13 N11 Tufts..............................................W 13-6 N18 at Harvard.......................................L 46-0 1940 (5-3) Coach: George Sauer S28 at Colby........................................L 21-19 O5 Bates..............................................W 27-6 O12 Maine..........................................W 20-14 O19 Springfield.....................................W 19-6 O26 at Vermont....................................L 33-13 N2 at St.Anselm’s..................................L 6-0 N9 at Tufts..........................................W 14-0 N16 Connecticut.....................................W 9-0 1941 (4-3-1) Coach: George Sauer S27 Lowell Tech...................................W 53-6 O4 at Bates%.........................................L 7-6 O11 at Maine...........................................T 7-7 O18 at Springfield.................................W 14-6 O25 Vermont.......................................W 40-18 N1 Norwich............................................L 6-0 N8 Tufts..............................................W 33-0 N15 at Boston University......................L 13-0 1942 (6-0) Coach: Charlie Justice O10 Maine............................................W 20-7 O17 Springfield.....................................W 20-7 O24 Rhode island................................W 14-13 O31 at Norwich...................................W 16-13 N7 at Tufts..........................................W 13-6 N14 Northeastern..................................W 18-0 1943, 1944, 1945 Schedule cancelled (due to World War II) 1946 (6-1-1) Coach: Biff Glassford S28 at Colby ........................................W 13-0 O5 Rhode Island...............................W 25-12 O12 at Maine........................................W 27-0 O19 Springfield......................................L 14-6 O26 at Vermont.....................................W 39-0 N2 Northeastern..................................W 26-0 N9 at Boston University.....................W 13-7 N16 Connecticut..................................T 12-12 1947 (8-1, 4-0 Yankee Champions) Coach: Biff Glassford S27 Colby.............................................W 28-0 O4 at Rhode Island •...........................W 33-7 O11 Maine •..........................................W 28-7 O18 at Springfield.................................W 21-7 O25 Vermont •......................................W 28-6 N1 at Northeastern..............................W 55-6 N8 Tufts..............................................W 34-0 N15 at Connecticut •.............................W 14-6 D6 at Toledo*.....................................L 20-14 * - Glass Bowl 1948 (5-3, 3-1 Yankee Champions) Coach: Biff Glassford O2 Rhode Island •...............................W 19-7 O9 at Maine •......................................W 27-6 O16 Springfield......................................L 23-0 O23 at Vermont •....................................L 14-0 O30 Northeastern..................................W 48-0 N6 at Tufts........................................W 27-18 N13 Connecticut •.................................W 20-7 N20 Toledo..........................................L 28-14 1949 (4-4, 1-3 Yankee) Coach: Chief Boston O1 at Rhode Island •.........................W 28-20 O8 Maine •.........................................L 26-13 O15 at Springfield.................................W 20-7 O22 Vermont •.......................................L 13-6 O29 at Northeastern............................W 40-12 N5 Tufts..............................................W 25-0 N12 at Connecticut •..............................L 27-7 N19 Toledo..........................................L 48-14 1950 (8-0, 4-0 Yankee Champions) Coach: Chief Boston S30 Champlain.....................................W 62-6 O7 Rhode Island •.............................W 27-14 O14 at Maine •......................................W 19-0 O21 Springfield.....................................W 14-0 O28 at Vermont •...................................W 47-0 N4 Connecticut •.................................W 21-7 N11 at Tufts........................................W 33-19 N18 Kent State......................................W 13-7 1951 (5-2-1, 1-2-1 Yankee) Coach: Chief Boston S29 at Brandeis..................................W 33-20 O6 at Rhode Island •............................L 27-0 O13 Maine •.............................................T 0-0 O20 at Springfield.................................W 20-7 O27 Vermont •......................................W 54-6 N3 at Connecticut •..............................L 20-0 N10 Tufts..............................................W 60-0 N17 at Kent State....................................W 7-0 1952 (3-4-1, 0-4 Yankee) Coach: Chief Boston S27 at Upsala........................................W 13-7
year-by-year results
O4 Rhode Island •................................L 27-7 O11 at Maine •.......................................L 24-7 O18 Springfield....................................T 14-14 O25 at St.Lawrence.............................W 28-19 N1 Connecticut •................................L 16-12 N8 at Massachusetts •........................L 25-13 N15 Kent State....................................W 23-21 1953 (6-2, 3-1 Yankee Champions) Coach: Chief Boston S26 Upsala.........................................W 27-13 O3 at Rhode Island •.........................W 14-13 O10 Maine •..........................................W 21-6 O17 at Delaware....................................L 48-0 O24 at St.Lawrence...............................W 34-0 O31 at Connecticut •................................L 6-0 N14 at Springfield...................................W 7-6 N21 Massachusetts •...........................W 32-12 1954 (7-1, 4-0 Yankee Champions) Coach: Chief Boston S25 at Bridgeport.................................W 37-6 O2 Rhode Island •...............................W 33-6 O9 at Maine •....................................W 21-10 O16 Delaware......................................L 19-13 O23 at Brandeis....................................W 20-7 O30 Connecticut •.................................W 34-0 N6 at Massachusetts •.......................W 32-12 N13 Springfield.....................................W 48-0 1955 (2-4-2, 1-1-2 Yankee) Coach: Chief Boston S24 Bridgeport.....................................W 39-0 O1 at Rhode Island •..........................T 13-13 O8 Maine •.............................................T 6-6 O15 at Delaware..................................L 20-18 O22 Brandeis.......................................L 20-14 O29 at Connecticut •..............................L 20-7 N5 at Springfield..................................L 18-0 N19 Massachusetts •.............................W 21-7 1956 (3-4-1, 2-1-1 Yankee) Coach: Chief Boston S29 at Dartmouth..................................L 13-0 O6 Rhode Island •...............................W 13-7 O13 at Maine •.......................................L 29-7 O20 Delaware........................................L 14-6 O27 at Brandeis..................................W 20-13 N3 Connecticut •....................................T 0-0 N10 Springfield....................................L 40-14 N17 at Massachusetts •.........................W 28-7 1957 (0-7-1, 0-3-1 Yankee) Coach: Chief Boston S28 at Dartmouth..................................L 27-0 O5 at Rhode Island •..........................L 28-13 O12 Maine •.............................................L 7-0 O19 at Delaware....................................L 59-6 O26 Brandeis.........................................L 27-0 N2 at Connecticut •..............................L 18-0 N9 at Springfield..................................L 28-6 N16 Massachusetts •................................T 7-7 1958 (2-6, 0-4 Yankee) Coach: Chief Boston S27 at Northeastern...............................L 13-0 O4 Rhode Island •..............................L 20-13 O11 at Maine •.......................................L 14-0 O18 Delaware......................................L 36-14 O25 at Brandeis....................................W 18-8 N1 Connecticut •..................................L 34-0 N8 Springfield...................................W 43-20 N15 at Massachusetts •........................L 25-24 1959 (3-3-2, 1-2-1 Yankee) Coach: Chief Boston S26 Northeastern................................W 33-14 O3 at Rhode Island •...........................W 45-0 O10 Maine •.............................................T 7-7 O17 at Delaware..................................L 50-12 O24 Brandeis...........................................T 6-6 O31 at Connecticut •............................L 39-38 N7 at Springfield.................................W 34-9 N14 Massachusetts •..............................L 19-6 1960 (4-3, 2-2 Yankee) Coach: Chief Boston S24 at Dartmouth....................................L 7-6 O1 Rhode Island •...............................W 13-6 O8 at Maine •.......................................L 13-7 O15 Delaware.....................................W 31-14 O27 Connecticut •.................................W 17-9 N5 Springfield.....................................W 28-6 N12 at Massachusetts •........................L 35-15 1961 (3-5, 1-3 Yankee) Coach: Chief Boston S23 American Int’l College....................L 6-0 S30 at Dartmouth..................................L 28-3 O7 at Rhode Island •...........................W 20-0 O14 Maine •.............................................L 7-6 O28 NY-Merchant Marines....................W 8-7 N4 at Connecticut •............................L 30-23 N11 at Springfield...............................W 36-14 N18 Massachusetts •................................L 9-7 1962 (7-0-1, 4-0-1 Yankee Champions) Coach: Chief Boston S29 at Colby.......................................W 18-14 O6 Rhode Island •..................................T 6-6 O13 at Maine •......................................W 21-6 O20 Vermont •......................................W 19-6 O27 at Northeastern................................W 6-0 N3 Connecticut •...................................W 7-0 N10 Springfield.......................................W 7-0 N17 at Massachusetts •.......................W 16-14 1963 (2-6, 1-4 Yankee) Coach: Chief Boston S28 Colby.............................................W 49-0 O5 at Rhode Island •.........................W 25-13
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O12 Maine •...........................................L 28-8 O19 at Vermont •....................................L 28-6 O26 Northeastern...................................L 26-0 N2 at Connecticut •..............................L 21-6 N9 at Springfield....................................L 7-0 N16 Massachusetts •..............................L 48-2 1964 (1-6-1, 0-4-1 Yankee) Coach: Chief Boston S26 Dartmouth......................................L 40-0 O3 Rhode Island •................................L 22-8 O10 at Maine •.....................................L 33-18 O17 Vermont •.......................................L 40-0 O24 at Northeastern.............................L 25-20 O31 Connecticut •....................................T 0-0 N7 Springfield...................................W 16-14 N14 at Massachusetts •..........................L 47-0 1965 (0-8, 0-5 Yankee) Coach: Andy Mooradian S25 at Dartmouth..................................L 56-6 O2 at Rhode Island •............................L 23-6 O9 Maine •.........................................L 48-13 O16 at Vermont •....................................L 23-7 O23 Northeastern.................................L 26-13 O30 at Connecticut •..............................L 27-0 N6 at Springfield................................L 43-13 N13 Massachusetts •..............................L 46-0 1966 (2-6, 1-4 Yankee) Coach: Joe Yukica S24 at Colby........................................L 18-14 O1 Rhode Island •................................L 17-6 O8 Maine •..........................................W 10-7 O15 at Vermont •..................................L 32-24 O22 at Northeastern.............................L 15-14 O29 Connecticut •................................L 15-14 N5 Springfield...................................W 28-21 N12 at Massachusetts •..........................L 14-7 1967 (5-3, 2-3 Yankee) Coach: Joe Yukica S30 Colby.............................................W 42-6 O7 at Rhode Island •............................L 13-6 O14 at Maine •......................................W 17-0 O21 Vermont •......................................W 30-6 O28 Northeastern................................W 21-13 N4 at Connecticut •............................L 20-19 N11 at Springfield.................................W 21-0 N18 Massachusetts •............................L 14-13 1968 (6-2, 4-1 Yankee Champions) Coach: Jim Root S28 at Dartmouth..................................L 21-0 O5 Connecticut •...............................W 17-10 O12 Maine •........................................W 42-17 O19 at Vermont •..................................L 12-10 O26 at Northeastern..............................W 26-3 N2 Rhode Island •...............................W 27-6 N9 Springfield...................................W 17-10 N16 at Massachusetts •.........................W 16-0 1969 (3-5, 1-4 Yankee) Coach: Jim Root S27 Dartmouth......................................L 31-0 O4 at Connecticut •.............................W 14-6 O11 at Maine •.....................................L 20-18 O18 Vermont .•......................................L 27-7 O25 Northeastern..................................W 26-8 N1 at Rhode Island •............................L 14-6 N8 at Springfield.................................W 14-8 N15 Massachusetts •..............................L 48-7 1970 (5-3, 3-2 Yankee) Coach: Jim Root S26 at Delaware..................................L 53-12 O3 Connecticut •................................L 27-14 O10 Maine •..........................................W 13-9 O17 at Vermont •...................................W 27-0 O24 at Northeastern..............................W 33-7 O31 Rhode Island •...............................W 59-7 N7 Springfield...................................W 40-21 N14 at Massachusetts •........................L 24-14 1971 (4-4-1, 3-2 Yankee) Coach: Jim Root S25 Delaware........................................L 40-7 O2 at Connecticut •............................L 28-21 O9 at Maine •....................................W 24-14 O16 Vermont •......................................W 28-7 O23 Northeastern..................................W 37-7 O30 at Rhode Island •...........................W 26-0 N6 at Springfield................................T 24-24 N13 Massachusetts •............................L 38-20 N20 at Boston University......................L 33-7 1972 (4-5, 2-3 Yankee) Coach: Bill Bowes S23 Boston University.......................W 16-14 S30 at Dartmouth................................L 24-14 O7 Connecticut •..................................L 10-7 O14 Maine •........................................W 17-14 O21 at Vermont •..................................L 28-17 O28 at Northeastern.................................L 9-7 N4 Rhode Island •.............................W 14-10 N11 Springfield...................................W 26-16 N18 at Massachusetts •..........................L 42-7 1973 (4-5, 2-3 Yankee) Coach: Bill Bowes S22 Holy Cross.....................................L 31-0 S29 Dartmouth.....................................W 10-9 O6 at Connecticut •................................L 7-3 O13 at Maine •......................................W 13-0 O20 Vermont •......................................W 19-7 O27 Northeastern................................W 17-14 N3 Rhode Island •..............................L 40-16 N10 at Springfield..................................L 51-0 N17 Massachusetts •..............................L 28-7 1974 (5-4, 3-3 Yankee)
Coach: Bill Bowes S21 Boston University •.......................W 28-0 S28 at Delaware..................................L 34-10 O5 Connecticut •................................L 41-24 O12 Maine •...........................................L 23-9 O19 at Vermont •.................................W 38-21 O26 at Northeastern............................W 34-14 N2 Rhode Island •.............................W 29-14 N9 Springfield...................................W 27-18 N16 at Massachusetts •........................L 27-17 1975 (9-3, 5-0 Yankee Champions) Coach: Bill Bowes S13 West Chester.................................W 24-0 S19 at Boston University •.................W 21-20 S27 Delaware........................................L 16-7 O4 at Connecticut •...........................W 14-10 O11 at Maine •....................................W 24-15 O18 Central Connecticut......................W 28-0 O25 Northeastern •...............................W 56-7 N1 at Rhode Island •...........................W 23-6 N8 at Springfield................................L 17-12 N15 Massachusetts •...........................W 14-11 N29 at Lehigh*...................................W 35-21 D6 Western Kentucky!.........................L 14-3 *-NCAA II First Round Playoffs !-NCAA II Semifinals (Rice Bowl) 1976 (8-3, 4-1 Yankee Champions) Coach: Bill Bowes S11 at Holy Cross................................W 17-3 S18 Boston University •.......................W 13-0 S25 at Dartmouth................................L 24-13 O2 Connecticut •...............................W 24-21 O9 Maine •...........................................L 10-0 O16 at Central Connecticut.................W 34-21 O23 at Northeastern............................W 35-21 O30 at West Chester............................W 27-10 N6 Rhode Island •...............................W 31-6 N13 at Massachusetts •.........................W 23-0 N27 at Montana State*........................L 17-16 *NCAA II First Round Playoffs 1977 (8-2, 3-2 Yankee) Coach: Bill Bowes S10 Holy Cross..................................W 27-14 S17 at Boston University •.................W 26-14 S24 West Chester.................................W 26-0 O1 at Connecticut •.............................W 42-7 O8 at Maine •......................................W 54-7 O15 Central Connecticut......................W 42-7 O22 Northeastern................................W 28-13 O29 at Rhode Island •..........................L 21-20 N5 at Springfield.................................W 52-7 N12 Massachusetts •..............................L 19-6 1978 (6-4-1, 1-3-1 Yankee) Coach: Bill Bowes S9 at Holy Cross...............................L 19-14 S16 at Central Connecticut.................W 36-13 S23 Boston University •........................L 15-5 S30 at West Chester..............................W 21-0 O7 Connecticut •...............................W 25-17 O14 at Maine •.........................................T 7-7 O21 at AIC............................................W 10-7 O28 at Northeastern............................W 29-21 N4 Rhode Island •..............................L 19-14 N11 Springfield...................................W 56-35 N18 at Massachusetts •..........................L 34-7 1979 (5-4-2, 2-2-1 Yankee) Coach: Bill Bowes S8 at Wayne State.............................W 24-14 S15 Holy Cross..................................W 26-17 S22 at Boston University •..................L 41-28 S29 Dartmouth....................................T 10-10 O6 at Connecticut •................................T 3-3 O13 at Maine •......................................W 23-0 O20 Lehigh............................................L 16-3 O27 Northeastern..................................W 20-8 N3 at Rhode Island •...........................W 21-6 N10 at Springfield................................L 34-14 N17 Massachusetts •..............................L 29-0 1980 (6-4, 2-3 Yankee) Coach: Bill Bowes S6 Connecticut •................................L 20-10 S13 Wayne State...................................L 17-7 S20 Boston University •........................L 27-9 S27 at Dartmouth.................................W 24-7 O11 Maine •........................................W 19-13 O18 at Towson State.............................W 10-0 O25 at Northeastern............................W 48-12 N1 Rhode Island •.............................W 31-28 N8 Lafayette.......................................W 26-6 N15 at Massachusetts •..........................L 17-0 1981 (7-3, 2-3 Yankee) Coach: Bill Bowes S12 AIC..............................................W 28-13 S19 at Boston University •...................W 10-8 S26 Towson State...............................W 31-29 O3 at Connecticut •...........................W 28-24 O10 at Maine •.....................................L 26-16 O17 Lehigh.........................................W 13-12 O24 at Northeastern............................W 24-17 O31 at Rhode Island •..........................L 14-12 N7 at Lafayette..................................W 21-18 N14 Massachusetts •..............................L 20-9 1982 (4-6, 1-4 Yankee) Coach: Bill Bowes S4 at James Madison..........................W 28-6 S11 at Holy Cross.................................L 28-0 S18 Boston University •.....................W 22-20 O2 Connecticut •................................L 20-17 O9 Bucknell..........................................W 3-0 O16 at Lehigh......................................L 20-17 O23 Northeastern................................W 24-22
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UNH FOOTBALL – NATION-LEADING 10 STRAIGHT NCAA APPEARANCES O30 Rhode Island •..............................L 23-20 N6 Maine •.........................................L 31-14 N13 at Massachusetts •..........................L 27-0 1983 (7-3, 3-2 Yankee) Coach: Bill Bowes S10 AIC................................................W 31-0 S17 at Boston University •....................L 13-3 S24 Holy Cross...................................L 42-30 O1 at Connecticut •................................L 9-7 O8 at Bucknell..................................W 42-35 O15 Lehigh .......................................W 52-28 O22 Northeastern..................................W 24-7 O29 at Rhode Island •.........................W 14-13 N5 at Maine •.................................... W 20-7 N12 Massachusetts •...........................W 35-10 1984 (9-2, 3-2 Yankee) Coach: Bill Bowes S8 Maine •........................................W 21-13 S15 at Lafayette....................................W 21-7 S22 Boston University •......................L 21-20 S29 at Dartmouth...............................W 38-10 O6 Connecticut •...............................W 13-12 O13 Bucknell......................................W 17-16 O20 at Lehigh.....................................W 34-10 O27 at Northeastern..............................W 13-2 N3 Rhode Island •.............................W 14-12 N10 at Holy Cross..............................W 14-13 N17 at Massachusetts •........................L 14-10 1985 (6-4, 2-3 Yankee) Coach: Bill Bowes S14 Lafayette........................................L 20-7 S21 at Boston University •.................W 27-13 S28 Dartmouth.....................................W 23-7 O5 at Connecticut •.............................W 10-8 O12 at Bucknell....................................W 58-0 O19 Lehigh.........................................W 31-17 O26 Northeastern................................W 35-21 N2 at Rhode Island •..........................L 30-20 N9 at Maine •.....................................L 45-40 N16 Massachusetts •............................L 21-17 1986 (7-4, 4-3 Yankee) Coach: Bill Bowes S6 at Richmond •...............................L 38-12 S13 at Delaware •...............................W 28-21 S20 Boston University •.......................W 26-9 S27 at Dartmouth...............................W 66-12 O4 Connecticut •...............................W 42-19 O11 at Lafayette..................................W 20-16 O25 Northeastern................................W 24-21 N1 Rhode Island •.............................W 28-24 N8 Maine •.........................................L 14-13 N15 at Massachusetts •........................L 38-31 N22 Colgate.........................................L 27-23 1987 (7-3, 4-3 Yankee) Coach: Bill Bowes S5 Richmond •....................................L 14-7 S19 at Boston Univ. •................W 27-20 (3ot) S26 Dartmouth.....................................W 41-3 O3 Delaware •...................................W 45-21 O17 Northeastern................................W 24-16 O24 Lafayette.....................................W 21-19 O31 at Rhode Island •.........................W 28-14 N7 at Maine • %.................................L 28-14 N14 Massachusetts •...........................W 17-10 N21 at Connecticut •............................L 31-21 1988 (6-5, 6-2 Yankee) Coach: Bill Bowes S10 at Colgate......................................W 21-7 S17 Connecticut •...............................W 27-20 S24 at Maine •....................................W 44-23 O1 Delaware •....................................L 38-20 O8 at Richmond •...........................L 23-17 ot O15 at William & Mary.......................L 33-31 O22 Northeastern................................W 15-10 O29 at Boston University •..................L 23-21 N5 Villanova •.....................................W 58-7 N12 at Rhode Island •...........................W 17-9 N19 Massachusetts •............................L 64-42 1989 (7-3, 5-3 Yankee) Coach: Bill Bowes S9 Maine •...........................................L 24-7 S23 at Connecticut •............................L 24-10 S30 at Delaware •...............................W 27-17 O7 at Northeastern............................W 31-28 O14 Colgate........................................W 17-10 O21 Richmond •...................................W 21-7 O28 Boston University •.....................W 38-35 N4 at Villanova •...............................W 13-12 N11 Rhode Island •...............................W 25-0 N18 at Massachusetts •........................L 34-28 1990 (7-3-1, 5-3 Yankee) Coach: Bill Bowes S8 at Connecticut •...........................W 21-16 S15 Delaware •.....................................W 34-7 S22 at Maine •................................... W 28-20 S29 Dartmouth....................................T 21-21 O6 at Richmond •................................W 19-0 O14 at Colgate....................................W 38-22 O20 Northeastern..................................W 59-7 O27 at Boston University •..................L 41-24 N3 Villanova •......................................L 10-7 N10 at Rhode Island •..........................L 24-14 N17 Massachusetts •...........................W 36-18 1991 (9-3, 7-1 Yankee Champions) Coach: Bill Bowes S7 at Marshall...................................L 24-23 S14 Connecticut •...............................W 21-16 S21 Hofstra.........................................W 48-28 S28 Maine •........................................W 38-20 O5 at Delaware •...............................W 45-28 O12 Richmond •...................................W 34-0
year-by-year results
O26 at Northeastern............................W 18-14 N2 Boston University •.....................W 45-26 N9 at Villanova •..................................L 33-7 N16 Rhode Island •.............................W 42-35 N23 at Massachusetts •.......................W 35-28 N30 Samford* .....................................L 29-13 *-NCAA I-AA Playoffs 1992 (5-5-1, 3-5 Yankee) Coach: Bill Bowes S5 at Maine •.....................................L 27-24 S12 Connecticut •................................L 24-21 S19 at Lehigh.....................................W 28-14 S26 Dartmouth...................................W 45-27 O3 Delaware •....................................L 42-22 O10 at Richmond •.................................L 15-7 O24 Northeastern.................................T 10-10 O31 at Boston University •.................W 43-14 N7 Villanova •....................................L 27-21 N14 at Rhode Island •.........................W 20-13 N21 Massachusetts •...........................W 20-13 1993 (6-5, 4-4 Yankee) Coach: Bill Bowes S4 at William & Mary.......................L 27-14 S11 at Connecticut •................... L 24-23 (2ot) S18 Richmond •.................................W 31-20 S25 Maine •........................................W 63-13 O9 at Dartmouth.................................W 14-7 O16 at James Madison •......................L 45-21 O23 Northeastern..................................W 21-6 O30 Boston Univ. •..............................L 24-14 N6 at Villanova •...............................W 45-14 N13 Rhode Island •.............................W 51-33 N20 at Massachusetts •........................L 15-13 1994 (10-2, 8-0 Yankee Champions) Coach: Bill Bowes S10 at Northesatern..............................W 28-7 S17 James Madison •.........................W 27-24 S24 Connecticut •...............................W 20-19 O1 at Hofstra........................................L 28-6 O8 Massachusetts •...........................W 14-11 O15 Lehigh.........................................W 42-10 O22 at Maine •......................................W 24-7 O29 at Rhode Island •...........................W 13-7 N5 at Richmond •..............................W 42-14 N12 Villanova •...................................W 21-14 N19 at Boston Univ. •................W 52-51 (2ot) N26 Appalachian State*............... L 17-10 (ot) *-NCAA I-AA Playoffs 1995 (6-5, 4-4 Yankee) Coach: Bill Bowes S9 at Connecticut •............................L 21-23 S16 Rhode Island •................................L 7-10 S23 William & Mary •..........................L 0-39 S30 at Lehigh.....................................W 35-14 O7 at Massachusetts •.......................W 32-29 O14 James Madison.............................L 19-23 O21 Maine •..........................................W 21-0 O28 Boston University •......................W 35-7 N4 at Richmond •...................................L 3-7 N11 at Villanova •.................................W 12-9 N18 Northeastern................................W 21-10 1996 (8-3, 6-2 Yankee) Coach: Bill Bowes S14 at Rhode Island •.........................W 35-26 S21 Connecticut •...............................W 21-13 S28 at James Madison........................W 39-22 O5 at William & Mary ........................L 31-7 O12 Lehigh......................................... W42-27 O19 at Maine •.....................................L 34-20 O26 Massachusetts •.............................W 40-7 N2 Richmond •................................. W14-13 N9 Villanova •.....................................W 34-0 N16 at Boston University •.................W 31-10 N23 at Northeastern •...........................L 28-30 1997 (5-6, 5-3 Atlantic 10) Coach: Bill Bowes S6 Delaware •....................................L 10-27 S13 at Rhode Island •..........................L 21-35 S20 William & Mary •.......................W 24-22 S27 at Stephen F. Austin.....................L 14-18 O4 at Massachusetts •.......................W 28-10 O11 Hofstra..........................................L 14-33 O18 at Northeastern •...........................L 19-34 O25 Maine •..........................................W 24-7 N8 at Villanova..................................L 20-23 N15 Boston University •.......................W 38-0 N22 at Connecticut •...........................W 21-18 1998 (4-7, 3-5 Atlantic 10) Coach: Bill Bowes S5 at Northeastern •.............................L 3-10 S12 at Maine •.....................................L 28-52 S19 East Stroudsburg.........................W 70-10 S26 at Delaware •..................................L 7-31 O3 Connecticut •...............................W 34-20 O10 Richmond.....................................L 13-22 O17 Northeastern •..............................L 28-35 O24 at William & Mary •....................W 31-19 O31 Massachusetts •............................L 26-27 N7 at Hofstra......................................L 38-41 N14 Rhode Island •.................................W 9-7 1999 (5-6, 3-5 Atlantic 10) Coach: Sean McDonnell S4 at Rhode Island •.........................W 37-14 S11 at Massachusetts •........................L 34-19 S18 James Madison •..........................L 35-28 S25 at Richmond •...............................L 27-17 O2 Stephen F. Austin........................W 38-28 O16 at Northeastern............................W 33-21 O23 at South Florida......................L 42-41 OT O30 Villanova •....................................L 31-28 N6 Delaware •....................................L 14-10
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N13 at Connecticut •...........................W 43-18 N20 Maine •........................................W 31-20 2000 (6-5, 4-4 Atlantic 10) Coach: Sean McDonnell S2 at Hampton..................................W 31-17 S9 Rhode Island •.............................W 13-12 S16 Northeastern •...............................W 24-7 S23 Dartmouth...................................W 42-21 S30 at James Madison •......................L 24-13 O14 Richmond •..................................L 31-10 O21 at Villanova •................................L 49-42 O28 Massachusetts •...........................W 24-16 N4 at Delaware •........................ W 45-44 OT N11 Gardner-Webb..............................L 38-35 N18 at Maine •.....................................L 55-10 2001 (4-7, 2-7 Atlantic 10) Coach: Sean McDonnell S1 Hampton......................................W 45-29 S8 James Madison •.........................W 26-19 S22 at Dartmouth...............................W 42-38 S29 at William & Mary •.....................L 38-28 O6 Delaware •....................................L 49-36 O13 at Massachusetts •.......................W 35-24 O20 at Rhode Island •..........................L 31-27 O27 at Hofstra •...................................L 35-20 N3 Villanova •....................................L 38-35 N10 at Northeastern •........................... L 34-11 N17 Maine •.........................................L 57-24 2002 (3-8, 2-7 Atlantic 10) Coach: Sean McDonnell A29 at Kent State...................................L 34-7 S7 at James Madison •......................L 20-14 S14 Hofstra •.......................................L 52-28 S21 at Villanova •..................................L 45-3 S28 at Dartmouth...............................W 29-26 O12 Richmond •.................................W 20-19 O19 William & Mary •........................L 34-27 O26 at Delaware •..................................L 21-9 N9 Massachusetts •...........................W 31-14 N16 Northeastern •..............................L 49-17 N23 at Maine •.....................................L 31-14 2003 (5-7, 3-6 Atlantic 10) Coach: Sean McDonnell A30 Central Connecticut....................W 70-20 S6 at Central Michigan......................L 40-33 S13 Villanova •....................................L 48-14 S20 at Rhode Island •..........................L 55-40 S27 Dartmouth...................................W 42-17 O4 at Massachusetts •........................L 44-30 O11 Delaware •....................................L 22-21 O18 at Richmond •...............................L 35-23 O25 at Hofstra •..................................W 38-17 N8 James Madison •.........................W 20-17 N15 at William & Mary •.....................L 38-28 N22 Maine •........................................W 47-27 2004 (10-3, 6-2 Atlantic 10) Coach: Sean McDonnell S2 at Delaware ................................W 24-21 S11 at Rutgers....................................W 35-24 S18 William & Mary •............................L 9-7 S25 at Dartmouth...............................W 45-24 O2 at Villanova •...............................W 51-40 O16 Massachusetts •............................L 38-21 O23 Hofstra •......................................W 33-27 O30 at Northeastern •..........................W 27-23 N6 at Rhode Island •...........................W 27-3 N13 Towson •.....................................W 62-24 N20 at Maine •....................................W 50-36 N27 at Georgia Southern (NCAAs)....W 27-23 D4 at Montana (NCAAs)...................L 47-17 2005 (11-2, 7-1 Atlantic 10 Champions) Coach Sean McDonnell S3 at UC Davis.................................W 17-13 S17 at Towson •..................................W 62-21 S24 Dartmouth...................................W 49-20 O1 Villanova •...................................W 41-17 O 8 at William & Mary •.....................L 42-10 O15 Rhode Island •...............................W 53-9 O 22 Northeastern •.............................W 52-21 O 29 at Massachusetts •.......................W 34-28 N 5 at Hofstra •..................................W 29-26 N 12 Iona College..................................W 56-0 N19 Maine •........................................W 59-47 N26 Colgate (NCAA).........................W 55-21 D 3 Northern Iowa (NCAAs)..............L 24-21 2006 (9-4, 5-3 Atlantic 10) Coach: Sean McDonnell S9 at Northwestern...........................W 34-17 S 16 Stony Brook..................................W 62-7 S 23 at Dartmouth...............................W 56-14 S 30 at Delaware •...............................W 52-49 O 7 Richmond •.................................W 27-17 O14 James Madison •..........................L 42-23 O 21 at Northeastern •.....................L 36-35 OT O 28 Hofstra •........................................W 10-6 N 4 Massachusetts •............................L 28-20 N 11 at Rhode Island •.........................W 63-21 N 18 at Maine •............................. W 19-13 OT N 25 at Hampton (NCAAs).................W 41-38 D 2 at Massachusetts (NCAAs) .........L 24-17 2007 (7-5, 4-4 CAA) Coach: Sean McDonnell S8 at James Madison •......................L 41-24 S15 at Marshall..................................W 48-35 S22 Dartmouth...................................W 52-31 S29 at Richmond •...............................L 45-38 O6 Delaware •................................... W35-30 O13 Iona.............................................W 49-21 O20 at Hofstra •....................................W 40-3 O27 Rhode Island •.............................W 49-36 N3 Northeastern •..............................L 31-13
N10 at Massachusetts •..........................L 27-7 N17 Maine •........................................W 39-14 N24 at Northern Iowa (NCAAs)..........L 38-35 2008 (10-3, 6-2 CAA) Coach: Sean McDonnell S6 at Army........................................W 28-10 S13 at Rhode Island •.........................W 51-43 S20 Albany.........................................W 32-24 S27 at Dartmouth.................................W 42-6 O11 William & Mary •........................L 38-34 O18 at Northeastern •..........................W 33-21 O25 Towson •.....................................W 42-14 N1 Hofstra •......................................W 45-25 N8 at Villanova •................................L 24-13 N15 Massachusetts •...........................W 52-21 N22 at Maine •....................................W 28-24 N29 at Southern Illinois (NCAAs).....W 29-20 D6 at Northern Iowa (NCAAs)..........L 36-34 2009 (10-3, 6-2 CAA) Coach: Sean McDonnell S5 St. Francis...................................W 24-14 S12 at Ball State.................................W 23-16 S26 Dartmouth...................................W 44-14 O3 at Towson •....................................W 57-7 O10 Villanova •...................................W 28-24 O17 at Massachusetts •........................L 23-17 O24 at Hofstra •..................................W 18-10 O31 Northeastern •.............................W 48-21 N7 Rhode Island •.............................W 55-42 N14 at William & Mary •.....................L 20-17 N21 Maine •........................................W 27-24 N28 at McNeese State (NCAAs)........W 49-13 D5 at Villanova (NCAAs)....................L 46-7 2010 (8-5, 5-3 CAA) Coach: Sean McDonnell S4 Central Connecticut State.............W 33-3 S11 at Pittsburgh..................................L38-16 S18 at Rhode Island •...........................L25-28 S25 Lehigh.........................................W 31-10 O2 at Maine •.............................L16-13 (OT) O9 Richmond •...................................W 17-0 O16 at James Madison •.....................W 28-14 O23 Massachusetts &• .......................W 39-13 N6 William & Mary •...........................L13-3 N13 at Villanova •...............................W 31-24 N20 Towson •.....................................W 38-19 D4 at Bethune-Cookman (NCAAs)..W 45-20 D10 at Delaware (NCAAs).....................L16-3 & -Colonial Clash at Gillette Stadium 2011 (8-4, 6-2 CAA) Coach: Sean McDonnell S1 at Toledo.......................................L 58-22 S10 at Lehigh............................W 48-41 (OT) S24 at Richmond •..............................W 45-43 O1 Holy Cross..................................W 39-32 O8 Villanova •...................................W 47-17 O15 at William & Mary •.....................L 24-10 O22 Massachusetts &•........................W 27-21 O29 Rhode Island •.............................W 31-24 N5 James Madison •.........................W 28-10 N12 at Towson •...................................L 56-42 N19 Maine •........................................W 30-27 D3 at Montana State (NCAAs)..........L 26-25 & -Colonial Clash at Gillette Stadium 2012 (8-4, 6-2 CAA Champions) Coach: Sean McDonnell A30 at Holy Cross..............................W 38-17 S8 at Minnesota...................................L 7-44 S15 Central Connecticut State...........W 43-10 S22 at Old Dominion •........................L 61-64 S29 Delaware •...................................W 34-14 O6 at Georgia State •........................W 44-21 O13 Richmond •.................................W 44-40 O20 at Maine •....................................W 28-21 O27 at Rhode Island •.........................W 40-20 N3 William & Mary •.......................W 28-25 N17 Towson •......................................L 35-64 D1 at Wofford (NCAAs)......................L 7-23 2013 (10-5, 6-2 CAA) Coach: Sean McDonnell S7 at Central Michigan......................L 21-24 S14 Colgate........................................W 53-23 S28 at Lehigh......................................L 27-34 O5 at Towson •...................................L 28-44 O12 Rhode Island •.............................W 59-19 O19 Villanova •...................................W 29-28 O26 at Stony Brook •..........................W 31-13 N2 at William & Mary •.......................L 0-17 N9 James Madison •.........................W 33-17 N16 at Albany •...................................W 37-20 N23 Maine •..........................................W 24-3 N30 Lafayette (NCAAs).......................W 45-7 D7 at Maine (NCAAs)......................W 41-27 D14 at Southeastern Lousiana (NCAAs).W 20-17 D20 at North Dakota State (NCAAs)...L 14-52
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1989, 1994 2004
Offensive Player of the Year Barry Bourassa RB Jerry Azumah TB Jerry Azumah TB Ricky Santos QB Ricky Santos QB Ricky Santos QB Kevin Decker QB
1991 1996 1998 2005 2006 2007 2011
Defensive Player of the Year Steve Doig LB Tim Teevens DB Neal Zonfrelli LB Paul Boulay DT
1981 1984 1985 1987
Rookie of the Year Curt Collins Ricky Santos Brian McNally
1980 2004 2008
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Chuck Boone Leadership Award Chris Zarkoskie OL All-Conference First Team Geoff Aleva DT Jeff Allen QB Alton Amidon T Warren Armes LB Paul Ashnault G Jerry Azumah TB David Ball WR Jason Ball C Brett Bashaw LB Brett Bernier DE Ed Booker LB Paul Boulay DT Barry Bourassa RB Mike Boyle WR Norman Breault WR Jim Bumpus OG Bill Burnham RB John Burnham T Romande Carter LB Tony Ciccone OG Jim Concannon DB Nick Couturier OC Edward Cramer G Matt Crispino DL Paul D’Allesandro G Kevin Decker QB Bill Dedrick DE Richard Dewing RB Steve Doig LB Greg Donahue LB Ed Douglas G Pat Downey C Dan Drewniak C John Driscoll OT Paul Dufault C Dick Duffy DB Earl Eddy T Phil Estes OG Bill Estey RB Mark Etro S Richard Eustis E
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2012 1990, 1991 1976, 1977 1956 1994 1953, 1954 1996, 1997, 1998 2004, 2005, 2006 2001 2000 1971 1972 1986, 1987 1990, 1991 2008 1970 1985 1975, 1976, 1977 1957 1996 1985 1993, 1994 2007 1961 1998 1961 2011 1977 1952 1981 1979 1951 1997 1969 1987 1985 1977 1951 1979 1966, 1967 1975, 1977 1960
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Matt Evans Eric Facey John Flanagan Joe Fleming Mike Foley Norm Ford Terrance Fox Francis Frasier David Gamble Andre Garron Arnold Garron Dave Giguere Alan Girroir Mike Gooden Dwayne Gordon Paul Gorham Basil Gregorios Charles Grzbielski R.J. Harris Stan Harrison Jeff Hayes Neal Herrick Edwin Holm Bob Hopkins Bruce Huther Ilia Jarostchuk Ryan Jones Walter Jones Ken Kaplan Rich Langlois Mike Lanza Keith LeVan Greg Lewis Stephan Lewis Paul Lindquist Marshall Litchfield Dave Loehle Ray Lyons Tom Manning Kevin Martell Vincent Martino Steve Mazur Cliff McDonald Brian McNally John Merrill Richard Mezquita Don Miller Philip Montagano Gerry Moran Mike Moroney Duncan Ogg Curtis Olds Peter O’Donnell Bill O’Malley Bob O’Neil Brian O’Neill Matt O’Neill Seamus O’Neill Jeff Pammer Bill Pappas Samuel Paul John Perry George Peterson Tucker Peterson William Phillips Lee Pope Chris Porter Norman Powers Charles Robichaud Dave Rozumek Dwayne Sabb Ricky Santos
LB PK OG DL DL RB WR E WR RB DB OG T S LB TE G E WR DB OL E G QB LB LB DB OL OT LB DT WR DB RB T E WR DL PK C DT E T DE OG RB OT E OG TE C WR WR DL WR DL C OL FS QB QB WR DE OL RB WR OT LB C LB LB QB
2011, 2012 1985 1984 1994 1994, 1995 1988 2010 1959 1993 1983, 1984, 1985 1982, 1983 1973 1954 1982 1992 1982 1956 1962 2012, 2013 1986 1999 1952 1959 1971 1985 1984, 1985, 1986 1989 1998 1980, 1982 1973 1974 2007 1992 2002 1960 1954 1978, 1979 1995 2009 1975 1967 1953 1968 2010, 2011 1975, 1976 1960 1971, 1972 1956 1971, 1972 1974, 1975 1962 1986, 1987, 1988 1981 1987 1971 1984, 1985 1992 2012 2007 1953, 1954 1959 1991 2004 2006 1967 1977 1991 1970 1955 1975 1990, 1991 2005, 2006, 2007
Brian Saranovitz Matt Schneible Daniel Sereika Mike Shaughnessy Mike Shriner Scott Sicko Jared Smith Wayne Smith Hugo Souza Barry Stiber Doug Stockbridge Tim Teevens Eric Thompson Donald Trimble Bob Trouville Will Tychsen William Vasilios Dino Vasso Grady Vigneau Kurt Volherbst Cal Wallingford Robert Weeks Mike White Jonathan Williams Dave Wissman Al Witteman Ted Wright Neal Zonfrelli
OT OG RB RB RB TE DT OT S G DE DB DB T QB LB DE CB OT DB E T OT TE DB DT RB LB
1984, 1985 1991 1962, 1963 1968 1985 2008, 2009 2012 1976 2010 1962 1976 1984 1986 1958, 1959 1956 1989 1967 2010 1977 1967, 1968 1968 1962 1997 2004, 2005 1984 1968 1955 1984, 1985
all-americans Kodak Coaches First Team Barry Bourassa Bill Burnham Ed Douglas John Driscoll Paul Dufault Kevin Martell Dave Morton Dwayne Sabb Grady Vigneau Al Witteman
RB RB G OT C C OT LB OT DT
1991 1976, 1977 1950 1987 1985 1975 1984 1991 1977 1968
American Football Coaches Association (AFCA) Jerry Azumah TB 1997, 1998 David Ball WR 2005, 2006 Matt Evans LB 2012 Mike Foley DL 1994 Stephan Lewis RB 2002 Ricky Santos QB 2007 Scott Sicko TE 2009 Dino Vasso DB 2010 Associated Press First Team Jerry Azumah TB David Ball WR Matt Evans LB Walter Jones OL Ricky Santos QB Scott Sicko TE Jonathan Williams TE
1998 2005, 2006 2012 1998 2007 2008 2005
Walter Camp First Team Jerry Azumah David Ball Barry Bourassa Matt Evans Ricky Santos Scott Sicko Jonathan Williams
RB WR RB LB QB TE TE
1998 2004, 2005, 2006 1991 2010, 2011, 2012 2005, 2006, 2007 2008 2005
Phil Steele’s First Team Matt Evans
LB
2011
The Sports Network Matt Evans
LB
2011, 2012
College Sporting News Matt Evans Brian McNally
LB DE
2010, 2012 2010
College Sports Journal Jared Smith
DT
2012
College Sports Madness Matt Evans
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Buck Buchanan Award Matt Evans
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Eddie Robinson FCS National Coach of Year Sean McDonnell 2005 College Sports Information Directors of America (CoSIDA) All-Academic First Team John Driscoll OT 1952 Dave Morton OT 1984 NCAA Postgraduate Scholarship Rick Leclerc QB
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TEAM AWARDS 2013 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001 2000 1999 1998 1997 1996 1995 1994 1993 1992 1991 1990 1989 1988 1987 1986 1985 1984 1983 1982 1981 1980 1979 1978 1977 1976 1975
Most Valuable Player
Justin Mello Manny Asam Matt Evans Kevin Decker R.J. Toman Hugo Souza Scott Sicko Sean Ware Mike Boyle John Clements Ricky Santos David Ball Derek Stank George Peterson Chris Robinson Stephan Lewis Jason Ball Brett Bashaw Dan Kreider Jerry Azumah Jerry Azumah Jerry Azumah Mike Foley Joe Fleming Avrom Smith David Gamble Barry Bourassa Dwayne Gordon Dwayne Sabb Ryan Jones Mark Carr Bob Jean Paul Boulay Ilia Jarostchuk Andre Garron Neal Zonfrelli Dave Wissman Arnold Garron Ken Kaplan Steve Doig Keith Reynolds Greg Donahue Sean McDonnell Grady Vigneau Doug Stockbridge Dave Rozumek
WR SS LB QB QB FS TE LB WR FS QB WR DL DE LB RB C LB FB TB TB TB DE DT RB WR RB DE LB DB QB QB DT DE RB LB DB DB OT LB LB LB DB OT DE LB
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Eugene K. Auerbach Student-Athlete Award Mike MacArthur Chris Zarkoskie Chris Chandler Kyle Auffray Tom Manning Tom Bishop Johan Asker AJ. Snook Evan Loring Tim Carignan Shaun Diner Jon Hart Nick Gaunce Peter Bush Michael DePalma Jody Trunfio Matt Crispino Richard Clough Jeff Tamulski Chris Bourdon Jim Concannon Chad Ames John Donnelly Geoff Aleva T.J. Reap Tim Byrne Jim Prendible Bill O’Malley Stan Harrison Jim Bumpus Dave Morton John Beecy Greg Stilphen Joe Clemente Doug Romano Tom Leavitt Bill Logue Richard Duffy John Merrill Albert Parchuk Michael Keough Richard Desrochers Richard Boucher
2013 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001 2000 1999 1998 1997
Bo Dickson Spirit Award Seamus O’Neill Doug Stockbridge Mickey Mangieri Nancy Brown Tom Neill Matt Parent Nick Couturier Tucker Peterson Alan Tallman Mike Granieri Jeremy Hincman Bill Pizzano Ryan Day David O’Connor Dan Curran John Haggerty Mike White
K OL WR P/TE PK P/PK OL DB WR OL WR OL OL DB TE DL DL DL TE OL DB DE TE DT LB DB C NG DB OG OT LB OT DE TE QB/P DT DB OG RB QB DB LB
1998 Greg Krause OL 1997 Dave Lopez TB 1996 Peter Christopher LB 1995 Sean Finneran OL 1994 Lee McClinton RB 1993 Mike Cranney WR 1992 Ron Baisden DB 1991 Matt Griffin QB 1990 Shawn Lane K/RB Tom Whelan NG 1989 Garry Jordan DB 1988 Frank Maguire OG 1987 Scott Curtis LB 1986 Joe Thomson OG 1985 Tom Flanagan TE 1984 John Flanagan OG 1983 Peter O’Donnell WR 1982 Franz Eberth OG 1979-81 Not Awarded 1978 George Moore WR 1977 Gary DeStefano LB 1976 Charlie McMahon LB 1975 Nick Ragusa OT 1974 Bob Dearth OT
OL
Bob Demers 12th Player Award 2013 Cody Muller DE 2012 Dontra Peters CB 2011 Kyle Flemings CB 2010 Terrance Fox WR Sean Jellison RB 2009 Chad Kackert RB 2008 Robert Simpson RB 2007 Husain Karim LB 2006 Muji Karim LB 2005 David Sundberg OL 2004 David Bailey WR Aaron Thomas FS 2003 Brandon Taylor SS 2002 Czar Wiley FS 2001 Brian Mallette WR 2000 Frankie Smith DB 1999 Jeff Hayes OL 1998 Tim Cramsey QB 1997 Mark Wheeler LB 1996 Jason Swett DB 1995 Matt Mezquita RB 1994 Adam Mott DE 1993 Bob Jordan DB 1992 Mike Gallagher RB 1991 Chris McGrath LB 1990 Tom Joy DB 1989 Matt Banbury RB 1988 Bill Farrell DB 1987 Tom Johnson TE 1986 Ted White DB 1985 Mike Shriner RB 1984 Bob Price DB 1983 Bill Peach WR 1982 Ron MacDonald DB 1981 Peter Bergeron DB 1980 Jeff Belmont LB 1979 Tom Ruffen TE 1978 Bill Logue DT
Jack French Unsung Hero Award 2013 Sean McCann DT 2012 Alan Buzbee LB 2011 James Jenkins DE 2010 Steve Young DT 2009 J.T. Wright WR 2008 Andrew Elwell OL Josh Droesch OL 2007 Marvin Wright DL 2006 Dan Wagner DL Brendan St. Peter DL 2005 E.J. DeWitt LB 2004 Amir Saadah LB 2003 Jermaine Stevens WR 2002 Mike Hurley QB 2001 Mike Wells DL Tim Sample OL 2000 Erik Mitchell SS 1999 Wade Rowcliffe SS
Buck Buchanan Distinguished Service Award 2013 Chris Houston CB 2012 Mickey DiLima OL 2011 Mark Petercuskie LB 2010 Devon Jackson LB 2009 Ryan Hinds DB 2008 Chris McClurg OL 2007 Matt Perdoni DL 2006 Aaron Brown WR 2005 John McCoy RB 2004 Shaun Diner WR 2003 George Yasso LB 2002 Michael Taylor WR 2001 Bryce Scottron DB 2000 Al Willis OL 1999 Mike Szweda DB 1998 Ryan Scottron FB 1997 Matt Drayton OL
OL WR OL LB OL OL LB QB DL QB TB
1996 1995 1994 1993 1992 1991 1990
Chris Bresnahan Rob McCoy Jim Stayer David Gamble John Perry Scott Wojnovich Ryan Jones
Bill Bowes Coaches Award 2013 Chris Setian RB 2012 Chris Zarkoskie OL 2011 Brian McNally DE 2010 Dino Vasso CB 2009 Terrence Klein WS 2008 Eric Cumba OL 2007 Jeff Pammer FS 2006 Corey Graham DB 2005 Baron Flenory FS 2004 Christian Leibl-Cote OL 2003 Jon Hart OL 2002 Carl Betz TE 2001 Jon Oosterhuis DL 2000 Brett Bashaw LB 1999 Jermaine Washington WR
Chris Setian Todd Walker Teammate Award (spring) 2014 Jim Earley RB 2013 Jimmy Vailas DT 2012 Tim Farina WR 2011 Jason Roach DB
Coach Sean McDonnell & Jim Earley
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University of new Hampshire
The University of New Hampshire was originally founded as a land-grant college whose mission was to shape and educate citizenry among the state’s farmers, business people and engineers. Today, the University is a land-, sea-, and space-grant university serving a growing undergraduate student body of about 11,942 and a graduate population of 2,257 in addition to 621 full-time faculty members, 86% of which have earned their doctorate degree. The University has grown into a top public research university occupying 2,600 acres of classic living and learning space while still maintaining the look and feel of a New England liberal arts college with a faculty dedicated to teaching. UNH’s student to faculty ratio registers at 18:1 with 85% of its classes having 50 students or less. HISTORY As one of the most prestigious institutions in the Northeast, the University of New Hampshire has always been recognized as a leader in education and research, spanning all fields of study and uniting them through interdisciplinary programs, labs, farms, theatres, research centers and libraries. Founded in 1866 as the New Hampshire College of Agriculture and Mechanical Arts, UNH was among the early state institutions of higher education whose formation was made possible by federal government land grants. The purpose for the grants was to establish colleges that would serve the sons and daughters of farming and laboring families. New Hampshire College was originally situated in Hanover, N.H. Here it was in connection with Dartmouth College before moving to Durham in 1893 after Benjamin Thompson bequeathed land and money to further the development of the college. The state legislature then granted its new charter as the University of New Hampshire in 1923. The University hosts 733 international students from more than 45 countries and boasts a population of students from all 50 states. Along with over 100 majors offered, UNH encompasses seven schools and colleges that undergraduates can choose from: the College of Liberal Arts, College of Engineering and Physical Sciences, School of Health and Human Services, College of Life Sciences and Agricultures, Whittemore School of Business and Economics, and the Thompson School of Applied Science. At the very heart of the University’s undergraduate studies is the General Education Program. The GEP is a core program with a breadth of academic subjects that aims to acquaint the student with some of the major modes of thought necessary to understand oneself, others, society and the world.
University of New Hampshire Athletic Department Mission Statement and Diversity Statement Mission Statement The mission of the intercollegiate athletics program at the University of New Hampshire is to provide student-athletes a collegiate experience that is enriched by their participation in programs which are competitive at the NCAA Division I level both regionally and nationally. The intercollegiate athletics program also plays an important role by enhancing the quality of life for the University and statewide community by being a source of pride and identification with the University while always maintaining high standards of academic scholarship and integrity. To fulfill its mission, the intercollegiate program must: 1. Provide student-athletes every opportunity to meet academic and athletic demands with the goal of graduating every student-athlete. 2. Provide resources necessary to field competitive teams with league affiliations, and to gain regional and national recognition. 3. Provide equitable opportunities for all intercollegiate athletics by the active recruitment of minority athletes, and provide equitable opportunities for all women student-athletes commensurate with that of their male counterparts. 4. Provide excellent facilities for all athletes to train, practice and play. 5. Conduct all operations within state and federal law, University policies, rules of the NCAA and athletics conferences in which the University competes. Diversity Statement The University seeks excellence through diversity among its administrators, faculty, staff, and students. The university prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, or marital status. The University of UNH is committed to creating a more diverse community, knowing that “inclusion, diversity and equity are values inextricably linked to our mission of educational excellence.” This diversity strengthens our ability to reach our individual and collective potential and to provide better services and care for all faculty, staff, and students.
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The University prides itself as being a top-10 entrepreneurial campus (Forbes.com and The Princeton Review) and is among the top 30 universities nationally in science research funding from NASA. UNH is home to the NASA-recognized Space Science Center; the Institute for Study for Earth, Oceans and Space; and the Institute of Marine Science and Engineering. The English program is staffed by an inspiring faculty of winners of the Pulitzer Prize, the National Book Award, the MacArthur Fellowship, the Edgar Allen Poe Award and the Young Poets Award. In addition, the Whittemore School of Business and Economics, established in 1962, was recently selected second among all business schools in a nationwide pool of business school deans. UNH also graduates students who attend top-notch graduate schools, including Law School at Harvard and Cornell, Engineering at Stanford, and Medical School at Dartmouth, Johns Hopkins and Harvard. CAMPUS In the last decade, several of the athletic facilities have received major upgrades and improvements. In September of 2001, the University completed a new $2.15 million track and field facility. The Jerry Azumah Performance Center, the strength and conditioning facility located in the UNH Field House, was dedicated on July 8, 2003. UNH athletics has also added two $1.5 million outdoor artificial fields, Memorial Field and Bremner Field. Lundholm Gymnasium has received some major overhauls, including a new playing surface, new lights, new sound system, new bleacher system, new backboards and new scoreboards. The Paul Sweet Oval has been completely renovated to include new surfaces, lighting, painting, infrastructure upgrades and the replacement of windows that existed in the original architecture. In 2013, UNH unveiled the new Peter T. Paul College of Business and Economics. The $50 million building came is LEED “Gold” certified, a standard of environmentally friendly design and construction. The project was largely funded through private gifts, including a record-setting $25 million gift from alumnus and philanthropist Peter T. Paul, for whom the building is named. The building has 900 classroom seats with thousands of business and non-business students coming in and out each day. Breakout rooms equipped with video screens and recording equipment provide advanced technology to enhance the way students interact with each other, faculty and members of the business community. Its Great Hall features comfortable seating areas for studying, and an on-site café supplies students with a convenient dining option. Thompson Hall, one of the standing historical landmarks of the University, has been beautifully refurbished and restored. The University also completed a $52 million renovation of Kingsbury Hall, adding 6,000 square feet of student project space for students in the College of Engineering and Physical Sciences, as well as a $4.5 million revamp of Hewitt Hall to expand the School of Health and Human Services. In addition, the new 120,000 square foot Biological Sciences Building, Rudman Hall and the Spaulding Life Sciences Renovation project now provide state-of-the-art teaching and researching laboratories. The University also spent $15 million to complete Morse Hall, a science and engineering building as well as $8.2 million to modernize the Memorial Union Building. This revision to the existing student union building consisted of several upgrades including top kitchen and dining facilities, two theaters, student mailboxes, lounges and meeting rooms, as well as additional retail spaces such as the University Bookstore. The University has also completed construction of the new dining facility on Main Street, Holloway Commons, as well as the renovation of the Dimond Library. In November of 1995, construction of the $27 million Recreation and Sport Complex reached completion. The Whittemore Center includes a state-of-the-art 6,500 to 7,500 seat arena for hockey, concerts and convocations, as well as a three-level recreational sports facility within the structure that had housed the old Snively Arena. Combining the atmosphere of a small New England liberal arts college with the resources and opportunities of a major research university, the University of New Hampshire is a place where all students can find or create their own niche and succeed. While the University offers an extremely broad academic base with an inspiring faculty, it also provides students with thousands of opportunities to get involved, either through athletics, campus recreation, student life, or research. The University is a dynamic community that not only challenges its members academically but also expands their understanding and appreciation of cultural diversity and leads to incredible growth as students, faculty, staff, and as a community.
Distinguished Alumni Jerry Azumah ‘99 Former NFL Pro Bowler, Chicago Bears
Jack Edwards ’79 Announcer, Boston Bruins (NESN)
Susan Blanchard Ryan ’89 Actress, “Open Water”, “It’s Complicated”
Carlton Fisk ’69 Hall of Fame Baseball Player
Andy Brickley ’82 Former NHL Player & Analyst, Boston Bruins
Corey Graham ’07 NFL Player, Buffalo Bills Super Bowl XLVII champion (Baltimore)
Karyn Bye ’94 1998 Olympic Gold, Ice Hockey Marcy Carsey ’66 Producer, Cosby Show & That 70’s Show Gary DeStefano ’78 President, Nike Global Operations
Mike O’Malley ’92 Actor, “Glee” “My Name is Earl” “Yes, Dear”
Kathryn Kross ’82 Executive Producer, “Bloomberg News”
Peter Paul ’67 Owner, Paul Financial & Peter Paul Wines
Rod Langway ’77 Hall of Fame Hockey Player
Jared Smith ’13 NFL Player, Seattle Seahawks Super Bowl XLVIII champion (Seattle)
John Irving ’65 Author, “Cider House Rules”
Richard Linnehan ’80 NASA Astronaut
Natalie Jacobson ’65 Former News Anchor, Boston TV
John Lynch ’74 Former New Hampshire Governor
Chip Kelly ’90 NFL Head Coach, Philadelphia Eagles
Jackie MacMullan ’82 Journalist, ESPN & ESPN.com
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Mike Minnigan ’78 Owner, Minigan Properties; Former VP AOL
Dan Kreider ’99 Former NFL Player, 2000-09 Super Bowl XL champion (Pittsburgh)
Robert Towse ’63 Senior Partner, Morgan Stanley Barbara Walsh ’81 Pulitzer-prize winner, Portland Press Herald Chris Wragge ’92 WCBS-TV News Anchor
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President
The administration
Mark W. Huddleston was elected the 19th president of the University of New Hampshire in July 2007, bringing three decades of experience in public and private education as a faculty member, dean and senior administrator. At UNH, President Huddleston oversees the implementation of a strategic plan that is transforming the University’s mission as the state’s flagship public research university and one the nation’s few land-, sea- and space-grant universities. Created through a collaboration of faculty, students, staff, alumni and the University’s wider communities, this effort challenges the University to be innovative, entrepreneurial and responsive so that it can remain vital and financially sustainable. The plan continues to guide the University’s diverse work, from its response to a historic cut in state support in 2011 to the creation of groundbreaking new initiatives. Among these are: • the integration of UNH and the UNH School of Law (formerly Franklin Pierce Law Center), • an expansion of the UNH Manchester campus and the creation of the Emerging Technology Center, • the construction of the Peter T. Paul College of Business and Economics, • UNH’s participation in an agreement to double the number of science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) graduates by 2025, • and the development of a comprehensive fundraising campaign. President Huddleston has also advocated for a dramatic increase in international engagement. In 2010, UNH launched the state’s only Confucius Institute with a partnership with Chengdu University, entered a partnership with Navitas, an Australian firm that recruits and supports international students, and celebrated the 25th anniversary of the International Affairs Dual Major. In May 2013, President Huddleston’s leadership as a strategic thinker, fiscal steward and collaborative problem-solver was recognized with his appointment to the newly formed Governor’s Commission on State Government Innovation, Efficiency and Transparency. President Huddleston was raised in Syracuse, N.Y., and was the first member of his family to attend college. He earned his bachelor’s degree in political science from the State University of New York-Buffalo, and both a master’s degree and Ph.D. in political science from the University of Wisconsin–Madison. He began his academic career at SUNY-Buffalo in 1977 as an assistant professor of political science. In 1980, he joined the faculty of the University of Delaware, where he served 24 years. There, he chaired the Department of Political Science and International Relations and was associate provost for international programs. In 2001, he was named dean of the College of Arts and Sciences, overseeing 45 academic departments and centers, and serving in that capacity until he was named president of Ohio Wesleyan University in 2004. An author of numerous books and articles, he has been a consultant for both the U.S. government and international organizations. He also served as an adviser in Bosnia on rebuilding financial and administrative infrastructures after the Dayton accords. President Huddleston is an incorporator of the New Hampshire Charitable Foundation and serves on the board of directors of the New Hampshire Business Committee for the Arts. He and his wife, Emma Bricker, have three children, Andy, Kate and Giles.
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The administration
director of athletics
The 2014-15 academic year marks the 15th year Marty Scarano is serving as the director of athletics at the University of New Hampshire. During his tenure, Scarano has heightened national exposure for UNH athletics with academics, facility renovations and programmatic advancement being top priorities. There has been over $12 million in capital improvements since Scarano’s hiring in the summer of 2000. On Jan. 31, 2014, the University announced plans to construct a $25 million athletic complex as part of the campus’ master plan. Expected to open in late 2015, the facility will offer increased and improved seating, state-of-the art broadcast and WiFi capability, concessions, restrooms and a special student section. The original concrete section of the current East Side facility dates to the 1930s. Construction has already begun to take shape with the addition of stadium lights, replacement of the general admission stands and re-orientation of concrete stadium seating and aisle ways. Slated to be completed for the spring of 2015, UNH is building a $1.9 million Student-Athlete Center for Excellence at the Field House for its Division I and Northeast Passage student-athletes, funded entirely on private donations. Scarano has helped elevate UNH athletics into the collegiate national arena. To accomplish that goal, the University has taken on the task of hosting major NCAA championships. Most recently, New Hampshire was named host of the 2015 Men’s Ice Hockey Northeast Regional at the Verizon Wireless Arena in Manchester, N.H., the 2016 Women’s Frozen Four at the Whittemore Center and the 2017 Skiing Championship. Furthermore, UNH will assist the Hockey East Association in the upcoming Men’s Ice Hockey Frozen Four held at the TD Garden in Boston, Mass. The NCAA recognized four University of New Hampshire teams (football, women’s indoor track & field, women’s outdoor track & field and men’s soccer) that recorded conference-high Academic Progress Rate scores for the 2013-14 year. The women’s indoor track & field team, which also feted with an NCAA Public Recognition Award for posting a multi-year Academic Progress Rate score in the top 10 percent of its sport. In the 2014 America East Academic Cup, New Hampshire captured second place for the fourth time in five years, posting a grade point average of 3.20. It marked the highest UNH GPA in the 19-year history of the award. For the fifth consecutive year, the Wildcats had the most student-athletes (114) recognized on the fall Academic Honor Roll. In addition, UNH earned the second-highest percentage (70.4) of student-athletes named to the 2013-14 America East Winter/Spring Academic Honor Roll. New Hampshire had 155 honorees, which represented 72 percent of the student-athletes who competed in those seasons, an improvement of 10 percent from the previous year. During Scarano’s tenure, UNH teams have made 48 NCAA postseason appearances and captured 18 conference titles. Gymnastics has participated in 13 NCAA tournaments, leading all programs over that span. Men’s ice hockey holds a pair of Hockey East titles and has made 11 trips to the NCAA tournament, including Frozen Four appearances in 2002 and 2003. The football program has qualified for the NCAA FCS postseason for a nation-leading 10 consecutive seasons and advanced to the semifinals for the first time in program history in 2013. Women’s ice hockey has seen NCAA action five times with two Frozen Four appearances. The squad also captured consecutive Hockey East Championships from 2006-09. Volleyball made its fourth NCAA appearance in 2013 after capturing conference titles in 1998, 2002, 2003 and 2013. The field hockey team captured its second America East crown in three years and third overall in 2013 en route to its third national tournament appearance. Women’s lacrosse has earned a pair of NCAA berths (2004, 2008), one coming after an America East championship victory in 2004. Additionally, 24 have won 70 “Coach of the Year” awards during Scarano’s tenure, ranging from conference, regional and national, including head football coach Sean McDonnell garnering the Eddie Robinson National Coach of the Year by The Sports Network in 2005 after a stellar 11-2 campaign. The Wildcat athletic department has played host to several highly successful NCAA Men’s Ice Hockey Northeast Regionals at the Verizon Wireless Arena in 2004, 2007, 2009, 2011 and 2013. UNH was host of the NCAA Women’s Ice Hockey Frozen Four at the Whittemore Center in 2002 and 2005. In addition, UNH successfully hosted the 2007 NCAA Skiing Championships in Washington Valley as well as the 2005 NCAA Women’s Gymnastics Northeast Regional at the Whittemore Center. The women’s hockey team played in the first outdoor game in the history of NCAA women’s hockey in 2010 at the Sun Life Frozen Fenway game and defeated Northeastern, while the men’s squad played in the 2012 Sun Life Frozen Fenway game against Maine. Football also competed in Colonial Clash games at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Mass., in 2010 and 2011; the Wildcats were victorious on both occasions against the University of Massachusetts. In the spring of 2013, the artificial turf surface was replaced at Memorial Field, home of the Wildcat field hockey and women’s lacrosse teams. The project had an estimated cost of $850,000. The athletic training room in the UNH Field House was completely renovated over the winter break of the 2012-13 academic year. With a redesigned layout, energy-efficient lighting and state-of-the art equipment, the athletic training room is larger, more comfortable, enjoyable and efficient for studentathletes and staff. In the summer of 2013, a new scoreboard at Bremner Field, home of the UNH men’s and women’s soccer programs at a cost of $20,000. In 2012, a new scoreboard was installed at Cowell Stadium, and the football locker room received a facelift. Changes included a new lighting system while a 55-inch flat-screen TV and Fathead-designed murals featuring former players and UNH historical images were added to the walls. A memorial of Todd Walker was also added in honor of the former Wildcat wide receiver who suffered an untimely and heroic death in March of 2011. In the summer of 2007, the Cowell Stadium grass field was replaced with a $1 million FieldTurf synthetic surface. As part of a $650,000 renovation project in the summer of 2011, the field turf at Bremner Field was replaced with a new surface used by many varsity teams and for student recreational activities. In the fall of 2008, the Paul Sweet Oval renovation was completed to include new surfaces, lighting, painting, infrastructure upgrades and the replacement of windows that existed in the original architecture. The total cost of the project exceeded $500,000. Additionally in 2007, a complete renovation of Lundholm Gymnasium was undertaken. The $600,000 overhaul included a new bleacher system, new scoreboards, competition baskets and other aesthetic enhancements. In 2007, Scarano was awarded the National Association of College Directors of Athletics (NACDA) AD of the Year for the FCS. Additionally, Scarano was also named the All-American Football Foundation Athletic Director of the Year for FCS football in the Northeast region. Scarano has also been an active member in the leadership of UNH’s three major conferences and was the chair of the executive committees for Atlantic 10 football, Hockey East and America East from 2003 to 2007. He also served as chair of the NCAA Division I Men’s Ice Hockey Committee in 2005-06 and 2006-07 and is currently on the America East Executive Council. Most recently, Scarano was a member of the Hockey East restructuring team that successfully recruited Notre Dame and the University of Connecticut to the conference. Outside of athletics, Scarano is in his 11th year on the Board of Corporators at Canterbury Shaker Village, a non-profit museum located in Canterbury, N.H. Before arriving at the University of New Hampshire, Scarano held the position of Athletics Director at Colorado College from July 1996 through June 2000. During his tenure, Colorado College was ranked among the top 20 Division III programs in the Sears Cup national standings and produced several All-Americans, all-academic award winners and NCAA post-graduate scholarship recipients. Prior to his stay in Colorado Springs, Scarano worked for 13 years at Colgate University, where he served as assistant director of athletics, director of physical education, associate director, and senior associate director. Scarano, a native of Pittsburgh, Pa., is a 1978 graduate of Penn State University, where he started his athletic career as assistant ticket manager and the athletics events manager from 1980-83. Scarano holds a Master’s Degree in Environmental History from Colgate. He and his wife, Cydney, have three children: daughter, Lynden; son, Kyle, a junior at UNH; and son, Corey, a freshman at UNH.
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academics
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Athletic excellence is one-half the formula for success in the collegiate experience for University of New Hampshire football players. The primary measure of achievement is the student-athlete’s success in the classroom – UNH is dedicated to enhancing the student-athlete’s ability to achieve academic excellence. Realizing the time commitment football players give to the school, the University administers a comprehensive program of academic support services that is available to Wildcat football players and all other student-athletes. This program includes the monitoring of academic progress and providing tutorial services, as well as interacting with the academic advisors within the various colleges. Joanne Maldari In June 2014, UNH was presented an FCS Athletics Directors Association Progress Rate Award for having the highest 2012-13 APR in the Colonial Athletics Association; the APR Award recognizes one institution from each of the 13 FCS conference that has the highest APR score and UNH led the CAA with a score of 977. The UNH football team had the highest number of representatives on the CAA Football Academic All-Conference Team in both 2012 (24) and 2013 (21). New Hampshire also boasts one of the top graduation rates in the country. The Graduation Success Rate (GSR) of UNH athletes, at 97 percent, ranks highest in the CAA among 54 different land-grant universities, according to recent NCAA statistics. The UNH football team had a 95 percent GSR. With an Academic Progress Rate (APR) of 978, the football team finished one point out of first place in the CAA. Carly Barbato UNH has placed the highest number of student-athletes on the America East Academic Honor Roll each of the last five fall semesters (2009-10-11-12-13). For the 1998-99 and 1999-2000 academic years, UNH was awarded the America East Academic Cup for recording the highest GPA in the conference. In both the Fall 2004 and Winter/Spring 2005 semesters, UNH placed the highest number of studentathletes on the America East Academic Honor Roll; the ‘Cats also swept that honor in the 2011-12 academic year. Serving as Student-Athlete Support Coordinator is Assistant Athletic Director Joanne Maldari, a 1990 graduate of Holy Cross who went on to earn her master’s degree in Athletic Counseling at Springfield College. She was recognized for her outstanding efforts at UNH by receiving the University’s 2001 Academic Advising Award. Carly Barbato was appointed as the Coordinator of Student-Athlete Academic Support during the winter of 2013. She earned a bachBrandon Thomas elor of science in Biology at St. Lawrence University in 2007; she was a four-year letterwinner as a goalkeeper and earned Liberty League Honorable Mention in her final two seasons. Barbato also earned her master of arts in Educational Leadership at Loyola University of Maryland in 2009 while working as a graduate assistant for the women’s soccer team. Brandon Thomas was appointed as an academic coordinator in August 2013. A two-time graduate of Winthrop University, he earned a bachelor of arts degree in English (2010) and a master’s of science in Sport & Fitness Administration (2012). Before coming to UNH, Thomas worked in athletic departments at the University of North Dakota and Belmont Abbey College.
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Construction of the Student-Athlete Center for Excellence, funded entirely on private donations, will support individual and team-based programs for personal growth, life skills, academic support, career planning, networking and community service. Completion is targeted for late fall 2014. The Center, located on the second floor of the Field House, will provide student-athletes with tools necessary to succeed in, and beyond, college.
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sports medicine
football support staff
Jon Dana has been involved with the UNH athletic program since 1984. He began his career as an assistant athletic trainer and was promoted to men’s head athletic trainer in 1987 and head athletic trainer for the entire program in 1989. In 2001, he was named UNH’s Director of Sports Medicine. In addition to overseeing operations and supervising the Sports Medicine staff, Dana works specifically with the football and ski teams. The Sports Medicine Department at UNH consists of eight full- and part-time certified and licensed athletic trainers. The department works out of two locations – the Field House and the Whittemore Center. Both athletic training rooms utilize currently available modalities, including muscle stimulators, ultrasound, heat, cryotherapy, and hydrotherapy. Jon Cindy The athletic department renovated its Field House athletic training facility in early 2013. The modernized space features Dana Michaud improvements in lighting and layout that have improved the room’s functionality while providing student-athletes with a safer, more pleasant environment for treatment and rehabilitation. Renovated staff offices were enclosed in glass, and the ‘wet area’ that consists of cold tubs, whirlpools and the ice machine was afforded its own encased area with improved ventilation. The Certified Athletic Trainer provides a myriad of services to the department and the student-athlete. These include, but are not limited to, initial injury assessment and management, emergency injury/illness management, referral to appropriate professionals, interface with associated physicians and others, rehabilitation, counseling, administrative duties, including insurance coordination, supervision of practices and games, development and implementation of emergency plans, as well as student athletic trainer supervision. The athletic training room is considered to be “a designated facility where comprehensive health care services are provided. Comprehensive health care services include practice and game preparation, injury/illness evaluation, first aid and emergency care, follow-up care, rehabilitation and related services.” (National Athletic Trainers’ Association Education Council). Dana is well respected in the athletic training field and was the 2014 recipient of the Athletic Trainer Service Award, which recognizes a NATA member for contributions to the athletic training profession as a volunteer at the local and state levels. His international experience includes: working at the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing with the U.S. Canoe/Kayak team; working for the USA Canoe/Kayak teams at the World Cup in Prague, Slovenia, Augsburg and Germany; working at the 2004 Paralympics in Athens; working for the U.S. Men’s Team Handball squad at the Pan American Games in the Dominican Republic; and working with the U.S. Track and Field Team at the Paralympics World Championships in Lille, France. Additionally, he has worked at the U.S. Olympic Track and Field Trials in Sacramento, Calif., and at the U.S. Olympic Training Center in Lake Placid, N.Y. Since 1980, Dana has worked as an athletic trainer at the Boston Marathon. Dana has been Team Captain of the Finish Line Medical Area since 1996. Dana has served as Drug Testing Site Coordinator and Head Athletic Trainer at various NCAA championship events, including men’s and women’s ice hockey, and skiing. He is certified by the National Athletic Trainers’ Association and is a licensed athletic trainer in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and New Hampshire. In addition, Dana has a CPR Re-Certification and a Massachusetts Teacher Certification in physical education, health and science. A native of Uniondale, N.Y., Dana is a 1979 graduate of Northeastern University. He began his athletic training career at Brookline and Newton South High Schools in Massachusetts, and then was the head athletic trainer at Fitchburg State College from 1980-84. Cindy Michaud, a 1997 graduate of UNH with a B.S. in Kinesiology, joined the UNH athletic training staff in 1999. Michaud’s primary responsibilities include management, evaluation and care of athletic injuries and record keeping. Michaud works primarily with football and women’s lacrosse. Michaud is also the insurance coordinator for UNH Athletic Training. She received her master of arts in Teaching and Teacher Education in Sports Psychology from the University of Arizona in 1999. She was a graduate assistant while at Arizona. Michaud is an approved clinical instructor for CAATE Accredited Athletic Training Education Program. She has been a certified member of the National Athletic Trainers’ Association since 1997 along with a certification in American Red Cross – Professional Rescuer & AED Training. In addition, Michaud has been a licensed massage therapist since 2009.
Strength & Conditioning
Paul Chapman is in his 13th year as the director of strength and conditioning at the University of New Hampshire and John Ciani, also in his 13th year, serves as Associate Director of Strength and Conditioning. Chapman and Ciani helped coordinate the building of the state-of-the-art Jerry Azumah Performance Center and both have been key in guiding UNH student-athletes to NCAA appearances in both women’s and men’s ice hockey, football, gymnastics, women’s volleyball, women’s lacrosse, field hockey, skiing and track and field. Chapman is a member of the Collegiate Strength and Conditioning Coaches Association (strength and conditioning coach Paul John certified), USA Weightlifting (certified level 1 coach), the National Strength and Conditioning Association, and he was the state director of the National Strength and Conditioning Association in North Dakota from 1991-95. In 2005, he earned the Chapman Ciani title of Master Strength and Conditioning Coach from the CSCCA. He has also authored four publications related to strength and conditioning and has trained and consulted several NFL, CFL and NHL athletes, and prospective athletes preparing for all-star games, bowl games and pre-draft testing. Prior to UNH, Chapman was the director of strength and conditioning for the University of North Dakota from 1992-2001 and served there on an interim basis during the 1991-92 season. His efforts were an integral part of a winning tradition at UND, as the football team was the Division II national champions in 2001, the men’s ice hockey team won a Division I national title in 1997 and 2000 and the women’s basketball team was the Division II national champion in 1997, 1998 and 1999. Chapman is a 1990 graduate of Dickinson State University in North Dakota with a B.S. degree in Biology. He then went on to earn at M.S. in Exercise Science from North Dakota in 1994. An outstanding college athlete, Chapman was inducted into the Dickinson State Athletic Hall of Fame for his efforts on the football field. He was a two-time AllAmerica First Team selection as well as an All-America Second Team honoree in his four-year playing career. Upon graduation, he was a fourth-round draft choice of the Saskatchewan Roughriders in the Canadian Football League, where he played for two seasons. Ciani is very passionate about his commitment to strength and conditioning. He has taken his wide range of experiences to come up with a distinct sport-specific training philosophy. In conjunction with the coaching staff, Ciani develops individualized training programs depending on the athlete’s initial evaluation, experience level and current athletic ability. Under Ciani’s program, improvement is not based on the weight on the bar, but rather how injury resistant the student-athlete is and his/her athletic performance. Strength and conditioning programs designed by Ciani utilize all facets of training, from conventional strength training and Olympic Weightlifting to simple conditioning and sport-specific metabolic runs that enhance the athlete’s abilities during competition. No single training style dominates the program; Ciani uses a combination of all training techniques for the total development of the student-athlete. Ciani, a native of the San Diego, Calif. area, came to UNH after a stint as assistant strength coach at the University of North Dakota. During his tenure at UND, Ciani worked primarily with the 2001 Division II national championship football team, women’s volleyball and men’s basketball teams. In 2000, he began his career at Long Beach State as a graduate assistant working with the perennial national power women’s volleyball team, where he trained many All-American and national team level volleyball players, including Misty May. Ciani received his B.A. degree in Psychology from Long Beach State and attended graduate school at both Long Beach State and the University of North Dakota.
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Cathy Coakley enters her seventh year as UNH’s Coordinator of Student-Athlete Development. Coakley spearheads a comprehensive educational program to enhance the personal development and welfare of the University’s student-athletes. Coakley works with several other areas of student-athlete development, including the Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC), first-year student academic mentoring program, community service activities involving UNH student-athletes, and various other programs geared toward student-athletes. In addition, she has established – and will continue to establish – networks and act as a liaison with campus departments and constituencies. Coakley has an extensive career in both athletics and higher education. Previously, she was an instructor of Sports Marketing within the Kinesiology Department at James Madison University and coordinated all practicum and internships required of Sport Management majors. In this position, Coakley taught personal and professional development as well as life skills to the students (including athletes) within the major. While at JMU, she served as Assistant Field Hockey coach from 2005-07 and helped guide the Dukes to the CAA championship and an NCAA tournament appearance in 2007. Prior to her tenure at JMU, Coakley worked in collegiate basketball. She started her collegiate coaching career at UNH as an assistant under Cecelia DeMarco from 1977-79. Coakley moved on to become head coach at Fordham University from 1979-84 and served as an assistant under Joy Malchodi at Northeastern University from 1996-2000. Coakley earned her bachelor of arts in Earth Science and her master of arts in Education Administration at UNH.
sportS psychology
Tim Churchard enters his 13th season in the capacity of working with the team in the area of Sports Psychology. Churchard works on a one-on-one basis with the athletes, helping them achieve maximum performance through psychological and psycho-physiological preparation. Churchard spent seven seasons as the Wildcats’ volunteer assistant coach. Churchard’s primary responsibilities included on-ice practices and working with the Wildcat defensive corps. Churchard played at UNH as a member of the varsity squad from 1963-65. He played under A. Barr “Whoop” Snively. Churchard was a multi-sport athlete as he also played running back for the football team under Chief Boston and Andy Mooradian. He earned his undergraduate degree from UNH in Liberal Arts in 1967 before embarking on a career in education and human resource management/consultation. A native of Saugus, Mass., Churchard was a three-time league all-star and all-state selection as a senior at Saugus High School. He captained the hockey team and served as a co-captain of the football squad his senior year and was inducted into the Saugus Hall of Fame in 1990. Churchard’s coaching career began at his hometown high school. He assisted the Saugus hockey program from 1970-73, he went on to assist Spaulding High School in Rochester and later served as head coach at the University of New England in Biddeford, Maine. He earned his Master’s Degree in Education from Salem State in 1972 and a GAGS in Education in 1984 from UNH. Churchard began teaching at UNH in 1984, serving as an instructor in the education department. In addition to those duties, he has also been an instructor at UNH’s Whittemore School of Business and Economics since 1991.
sportS Nutrition
Sarah Walker McLaughlin joined the UNH athletic department as a Nutritionist in Fall 2013. She works with all 20 varsity teams. Walker McLaughlin previously worked in the UNH athletic department as a Nordic assistant coach from August ‘04 to May ‘06 while pursuing a Master of Science degree in Nutritional Sciences that she received in September 2007. She has been a member of the Academy of Nutrition and Sciences since 2005 and recently joined membership in both Collegiate & Professional Sports Dieticians Association and the Sports Cardiovascular and Wellness Nutrition. In April 2004, Walker McLaughlin founded Sun Valley Natural Products, LLC and remained co-owner until August 2011, when she sold the company to a vitamin manufacturer. She developed formulas and oversaw the manufacturing process for a nutrition bar in addition managing multiple aspects of the company. After that venture, Walker McLaughlin was a brand ambassador and nutritionist at US Nutrition, where her responsibilities included writing website articles and brand representative at sales meetings. Walker McLaughlin had a distinguished collegiate career as a four-year skier at the University of Vermont, from which she graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Nutrition in 1998. She earned All-America honors three times (1994, 1996 and 1997) and was distinguished as the Eastern Collegiate Champion in 1997 by winning 11 of 12 races during the carnival season. Walker served as the captain in her senior season of ‘97. In addition to her collegiate accolades and achievements, Walker McLaughlin was a member of the U.S. Development Team in 1995 and was named to the World University Games team that year. She was also a member of the U.S. Junior World Team in 1994 and 1995.
Steve Metcalf
Dot Sheehan
Deputy Athletic Director
Sr. Associate Athletic Director for External Relations
Nicole Richard
Diane Metcalf
Assistant Athletic Director for Ticketing
Director of Athletics Development
Michelle Bronner
Sr. Associate Athletic Director for Compliance Senior Woman Administrator
Jean Mitchell
Athletic Facilities/ Housekeeping Manager
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Neal Lavoie
Equipment Room Manager
Carrie Kimball
Associate Athletic Director for Operations
Justin Barnes
General Manager Wildcat Sports Properties
Kate McAfee
Assistant Athletic Director for Event Management
Matt Preston
Account Executive Wildcat Sports Properties
Dr. Heather Barber Athletics Faculty Representative
Sean Stewart
Assistant Director of Marketing
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Cowell Stadium / Mooradian Field The home of Wildcat football for the past 78 years is historic Cowell Stadium, located at the west end of the UNH campus in Durham. Thanks to a generous donation by the late Ed Fish, the field had a facelift in the form of a brand new FieldTurf surface, which was installed prior to the start of the 2007 season. Known as Alumni Field until 1952, the stadium was made possible by contributions of the UNH Alumni and was the first project of the Alumni Fund in the history of the University. Dedicated as a part of the Lewis Fields on Oct. 10, 1936, the stadium replaced what is now Memorial Field, the current home for the women’s lacrosse and field hockey teams. The largest crowd for a football game in Cowell Stadium occurred on Nov. 12, 1977, when 20,000 watched the Wildcats fall to UMass, 19-6, in a showdown for the Yankee Conference crown. The stadium is named for the former Wildcat athletics director and football coach, William H. “Butch” Cowell, who came to Durham from the Haskell Institute in 1915 and proceeded to change the face of athletics at the University. Over the first 22 years of intercollegiate football, New Hampshire managed just 23 victories. At the end of his 22-year coaching career (1915-36), Cowell had amassed an 84-67-22 mark, including stunning upsets over Army, Holy Cross and Brown. A founder of the American Football Coaches Association, Cowell served as the organization’s president in 1925 and, until his death, served as the AFCA’s permanent secretary-treasurer (1925-40). On Oct. 18, 1952, at the Homecoming game versus Springfield College, the stadium was rededicated in Cowell’s honor during halftime ceremonies. UNH honored former athletics director Andy Mooradian by dedicating the playing field in his name during halftime ceremonies on Homecoming (1996). Mooradian was involved with Wildcat athletics for 45 years as a player, coach and administrator. He served as UNH’s athletics director from 1966-86, guiding the program from the NCAA II level to Division I during his tenure. A national leader on the intercollegiate athletic scene, Mooradian was president of NACDA, the ECAC and the Yankee Conference and was a member of several prominent NCAA committees.
In June 2014, the University System of New Hampshire board of trustees approved UNH’s plan to renovate its athletic complex as part of its campus master plan. The approval came after the University successfully raised $5 million in private donations. The renovated complex will replace Cowell Stadium with a seating capacity of more than 10,000 and offer increased and improved seating in a new home grandstand on the west side to include state-of-the art broadcast and WiFi capability, concessions, rest rooms, and a special student section. Installation of lights and new seating on the east side is being completed in summer 2014. Construction on the west side will begin after the completion of the 2014 football season. The athletic complex will be a resource for the University and entire state of New Hampshire to host more state, regional and national competitions and events such as Special Olympics, concerts and high school championships. Fans, alumni and students can track progress of the stadium project at UNHStadium.com, a joint venture between UNH Athletics and Pack Network that provides exclusive content on the ongoing fundraising and planning efforts for the stadium project.
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jerry azumah performance center
As a starting tailback at the University of New Hampshire, Jerry Azumah ‘99 earned a reputation as an unstoppable record-breaker. By the time he graduated from the University and joined the Chicago Bears as a fifth-round draft pick, he had already smashed four NCAA FCS career records and been awarded the Walter Payton Award for his outstanding achievement as the nation’s top offensive player. At the age of 25, he did it again. With a gift to fund the Jerry Azumah Athletic Performance Center, he was the youngest UNH alum on record to give a gift of more than $100,000 to his alma mater. The gift provided funding for the renovation and complete overhaul, including state-of-the-art equipment of the University’s strength and conditioning facility located in the UNH Field House. The Azumah Performance Center opened in the summer of 2003. The massive workout facility, which was originally 4,000 square feet, grew to over 6,000 square feet during a summer renovation in 2009. The renovated center features 5,000 pounds of Olympic weights, 7,000 pounds of dumbbells, 18 Powerlift platform stations, 12 Hammer strength machines, an additional 15,000 pounds of weights and 1,500 square feet of warmup area. “His National Football League profile will tell you that Jerry Azumah was 5-11, weighed 195, and played defensive cornerback with the Chicago Bears,” said Marty Scarano, University of New Hampshire athletic director. “What those statistics miss is the size of Jerry Azumah’s heart. We are so proud to have Jerry’s name affiliated with the University of New Hampshire. Jerry was a leader while attending UNH and continues to set a great example as a graduate.” Azumah is the son of Theophilius and Bertha Azumah, natives of Ghana who settled in Worcester, Mass. He came to UNH in 1995 as a freshman, majored in sociology, and minored in justice studies. “My scholarship at UNH allowed me to pursue my interests in the classroom, build a successful college football career and changed my life on every level,” said Azumah. “I’m pleased to be able to make a major contribution to my university and to bring new opportunities to today’s student-athletes.” During his four years at UNH, Azumah was an All-American tailback and has been referred to as a player who comes along once in a coach’s lifetime by former UNH football coach Bill Bowes. He holds numerous school records, including the record for touchdowns rushing (60) and overall TDs (69), and FCS records for rushing yards (6,193), all-purpose yards (8,376) and points scored (424). He had the six best — and eight of the top 10— UNH rushing games ever and holds the all-time FCS rushing record of 6,193 yards. At that time, he was the only runner in FCS history to have four 1,000-yard seasons. Azumah is one of the only players in the history of the NFL to make the transition from offense to being a starting cornerback. In 2003 he became the first Wildcat to ever play in the Pro Bowl, where he excelled as a return specialist. He was a full-time starter at cornerback from 2001 through 2005 and made significant contributions on defense. Azumah holds the distinction of being the last Chicago Bear to score a touchdown at Soldier Field when he intercepted Donovan McNabb in a divisional playoff game versus the Philadelphia Eagles and ran 39 yards for a touchdown Jan. 19, 2002. The play gave the Bears a 14-13 lead in the third quarter. Azumah announced his retirement from NFL football in 2006 due to injuries, but he continues to keep in touch with his alma mater and is always looking for new ways he can help the University, the athletic department and the Wildcat football program.
The James H. “Red” Hayes Locker Room Solely for the use of the football players and staff is the James H. “Red” Hayes Football Locker Room, located on the bottom level of the Field House adjacent to Cowell Stadium. Constructed in 1988, the locker room was a gift of Red Hayes (‘32), a former Wildcat player under legendary coach William Cowell, who went on to a successful business career and gave distinguished service to the State of New Hampshire. The locker room features 110 separate lockers that accommodate each player’s equipment and uniform, as well as a players’ lounge adjacent to the locker area. Locker room renovations during the summer of 2012 led to the installation of a new lighting system, the addition of a 55-inch flat screen TV and Fathead-designed murals (pictured right) featuring historical Wildcat moments. The Brice-Cowell Musket (below), which goes to the winner of the annual UNH-Maine gridiron battle, resides on the wall of the locker room. A locker memorial for Todd Walker was added in honor of the former Wildcat who suffered an untimely and heroic death in March 2011 while protecting a female friend.
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Chip Kelly Head Coach Philadelphia Eagles
Kyle Auffray Tight End Arizona Cardinals
Corey Graham Defensive Bac k Baltimore Ravens
Name Drafted TE Kyle Auffray (’08-’10) Free Agent TB Jerry Azumah (’95-’98) 5th round WR David Ball (’03-’06) Free agent OL Jason Ball (’98-’01) Free agent DB Etienne Boulay (’02-’05) Free agent QB Chris Bresnahan (’95-’96) Free agent WR Aaron Brown (’04-’07) Free agent LB Scott Curtis (’84-’87) Free agent LB Steve Doig (’78-’81) 3rd round C Pat Downey (’93-’97) Free agent OT John Driscoll (’84-’87) 12th round C Paul DuFault (’82-’84) Free Agent OG John Flanagan (’82-’84) Free Agent DL Joe Fleming (’91-’94) Free Agent DE Mike Foley (’92-’95) 5th round WR David Gamble (’90-’93) Free Agent RB Andre Garron (’82-’85) Free Agent LB Dwayne Gordon (’89-’92) 8th round DB Corey Graham (’03-’07) 5th round LB Bruce Huther (’73-’76) Free agent
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Team, Year(s) Cardinals 2013 Patriots 2014 Bears 1999-2005 Bears 2007 Jets 2008 Eagles 2013 Chargers 2002-04 Jets 2008 Patriots 1996 Bills 2007 Eagles 1988 Broncos 1989-90 Lions 1984-85 Patriots 1986-87 Chargers 1997 Bills Giants Broncos Browns 1995 Bears 1999-2001 Cardinals 1996 Broncos 1996 Chiefs 1986 Dolphins 1993 Falcons 1994 Chargers 1995 Jets 1997-2000 Bears 2007-11 Ravens 2012-13 Bills 2014 Cowboys 1977-80 Browns 1981 Bears 1982 Cowboys 1983
Jared Smith Offensive Lineman Seattle Seahawks
Name Drafted Team, Year(s) LB Ilia Jarostchuk (’83-’86) 5th round Cardinals 1987, 1989 Dolphins 1988 Patriots 1990 QB Bob Jean (’85-’88) 10th round Bengals 1989 TE Tom Johnson (’83-’87) Free Agent Giants 1988 RB Chad Kackert (’05-’09) Free Agent Jaguars 2010 OL Ken Kaplan (’78-’82) 6th round Buccaneers 1984-85 Saints 1987 OG Dutch Knox (’30-’34) Lions 1934-36 OL Greg Krause (’94-’98) Free agent Bengals 1998 FB Dan Kreider (’95-’99) Free Agent Steelers 2000-07 Rams 2008 Cardinals 2009 DT Paul Lindquist (’58-’61) 8th round Patriots 1961 FB Lee McClinton (’90-’94) Free Agent Dolphins 1995 DE Brian McNally (’08-’11) Free Agent Redskins 2012 DL Brian O’Neill (’83-’85) Free Agent Raiders 1986 Dolphins 1987 LB Dave Rozumek (’72-’75) 12th round Chiefs 1976-79 LB Dwayne Sabb (’88-’91) 6th round Patriots 1992-95 Rams 1997 QB Ricky Santos (’03-’07) Free Agent Chiefs 2008 OL Brian Saranovitz (’83-’85) Free Agent Patriots 1987 TE Scott Sicko (’06-’09) Free Agent Cowboys 2010 RB Avrom Smith (’91-’94) Free Agent Bears 1995 DT Jared Smith (’09-’12) 7th round Seahawks 2013 QB Jim Stayer (’91-’94) Free Agent Patriots 1994 OL Ryan Ward (’96-’00) Free Agent Bears 2001 LB Sean Ware (’05-’09) Free Agent Panthers 2010 WR Randal Williams (’96-’00) Free Agent Jaguars 2001 Cowboys 2001-04 Raiders 2005-06 TE Jonathan Williams (’01-’05) Free Agent Rams 2005
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New Hampshire Football Decade of Excellence
Nation-Leading 10 straight ncaa appearances 2007
First Round
2011 2012
Second Round
2004 2006 2009 2005 2008 2010
2013
Semifinalist
Quarterfinalist
National-Best 139 consecutive weeks in top 25 beating the bowl teams
five consecutive wins • 33.6 points per game scored
• Sept. 11, 2004: UNH 35, Rutgers 24 • Sept. 9, 2006: UNH 34, Northwestern 17 • • Sept. 15, 2007: UNH 48, Marshall 35 • Sept. 6, 2008: UNH 28, Army 10 • Sept. 12, 2009: UNH 23, Ball State 16 •
North Division Champions: 2004, 2005, 2008, 2009 Conference Champions: 2005, 2012 Ricky Santos
Walter Payton Award ‘06
3x CAA Off. Player of the Year
Sean McDonnell
Eddie Robinson Award ‘05 CAA Coach of the Year ‘04
David Ball
FCS Record Holder Career Receiving TDs
Matt Evans
Buck Buchanan Award ‘11
Kevin Decker
CAA Off. Player of the Year ‘11