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Visit www.newhaven.edu or call 1-800-DIAL-UNH (342-5864) QUICK FACTS QUICK FACTS Founded: Founded:1920 1920 Campuses: The main main campus campusisislocated locatedininWest WestHaven, Haven,ConnectiConnectiCampuses: The cut, 82 acres on a hilltop overlooking Long Island Sound and theculcut, 82 acres on a hilltop overlooking Long Island Sound and the culturally richcity cityofofNew NewHaven. Haven.A southeastern A southeastern branch is located turally rich branch is located in inNew NewLondon, London,Connecticut. Connecticut.A Anorthern northernbranch branchisislocated located Orinin Orange, ange, Connecticut a study abroad campus in Tuscany, Connecticut and aand study abroad campus in Tuscany, Italy. Italy. Enrollment: 5,002 undergraduate fulltime, 6,786 total Enrollment: 4,864 undergraduate fulltime, 6,555 total enrollment enrollment Student 48.9%Female, Female, 51.1% Male Student Ratio: Ratio: 49.7% 50.3% Male FACULTY FACULTY Over highestdegree degreein intheir theirfields. fields. Many Many Over83% 81%hold holdPh.D.s Ph.D.s or the highest havebackgrounds backgroundsas asworking workingprofessionals professionalsand andare are consultants consultants have Connecticutbusinesses, businesses, bringing bringinghands-on hands-onexperience experienceto tothe the totoConnecticut classroom. UNH UNHhas has a student-to-faculty ratio of 16:1. classroom. 16:1.
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ATHLETIC COMMUNICATIONS Director:.......................................................................................Dan Ruede Office Phone:..................................................................(203) 932-7025 Fax:.....................................................................................(203) 535-9503 E-mail:.............................................................druede@newhaven.edu Assistant Director................................................................ Chad Cooper Graduate Assistant...............................................................Rachel Vogel Graduate Assistant......................................................... Justin Thornton
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CHARGER ATHLETICS Director of Athletics:..........................................................Deborah Chin Athletic Dept. Phone:..................................................(203) 932-7016 Athletic Dept. Fax:........................................................(203) 932-7470 Website:............................................... www.NewHavenChargers.com Dir. of Sports Medicine:................................................Andrea Harmon Office Phone:..................................................................(203) 479-4890 E-mail:.........................................................aharmon@newhaven.edu Affiliation:......................................................................... NCAA Division II Web site:....................................................................... www.NCAA.com Conference............................................................................ Northeast-10 Web site:............................................................ www.Northeast10.org
TABLE OF CONTENTS
University Information.......................................................................2 Quick Facts..........................................................................................3 A Winning Tradition - About Charger Football............................. 4-5 Ralph F. DellaCamera Stadium..........................................................6 Tony Sparano Training Center...........................................................7 Chargers in the Media........................................................................8 2016 Coaches........................................................................................ Head Coach Pincince................................................................................... 11 Assistant Coaches...................................................................................12-17 Strength & Conditioning Coach............................................................... 17 2016 Players.......................................................................................... Numerical Roster.....................................................................................19-20 Player Biographies..................................................................................21-92 2016 Outlook........................................................................................ Season Preview........................................................................................94-95 2016 Opponents................................................................................... 96-101 2015 Season Review............................................................................. 2015 Season Statistics......................................................................103-104 2015 Conference Results..........................................................................105 2015 Game Recaps............................................................................106-111 History and Records............................................................................. Year-by-Year Statistical Leaders.....................................................113-114 Year-by-Year Coaching Records.............................................................115 Year-by-Year Results..........................................................................115-118 Records vs. All Opponents.......................................................................119 Year-by-Year Results vs Opponents.............................................120-122 Individual Records......................................................................................123 Team Records................................................................................................124 Single Season Records..............................................................................125 Career Records.............................................................................................126 Harlon Hill Award........................................................................................127 All-Time Award Winners...................................................................128-130 Charger Football Playoff History...................................................131-135 All-Time Letterwinners.....................................................................136-139 UNH Hall of Fame Members...........................................................140-143 University Administration............................................................ 144 Northeast-10 Conference.............................................................. 145 Charger Athletics........................................................................... 146 NCAA Respect................................................................................ 147 Schedule......................................................................................... 148
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FOOTBALL Head Coach:.........................................................................Chris Pincince Record at UNH:.........................................................13-9 (Two Seasons) Collegiate Record:................................................13-9 (Two Seasons) Office Phone:..................................................................(203) 932-7023 E-mail:........................................................cpincince@newhaven.edu 2015 Record:........................................................................7-4, 7-2 NE-10 All-Time Record:............................................................. 227-157-5 (.590) First Year of Football:...................................................... 1973 (38 years) Stadium:.................................................Ralph F. DellaCamera Stadium Stadium Capacity:...............................................................................3,500 Surface:............................................................................................Sprinturf
On September 25, 2015 the Charger football team defeated Southern Connecticut State 28-14 in the annual battle for the Elm City Trophy at Jess Dow Field. The win was the sixth straight victory for the Chargers over the cross-town rival Owls.
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UNIVERSITY OF NEW HAVEN President:.................................................................. Dr. Steven H. Kaplan Location:............................................................... West Haven, CT 06516 Founded:.................................................................................................1920 Enrollment:............................................................................................6,786 Colors:......................................................................................... Blue & Gold Nickname:.......................................................................................Chargers Website:.................................................................. www.NewHaven.edu
The 2016 UNH football media guide is a production of the Office of Athletic Communications. Written and designed by Dan Ruede, with assistance from Andy Beardsely, Chad Cooper, Rachel Vogel and Justin Thornton. Special thanks to all previous athletic communications staff members.
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The Charger football program was reestablished in 2009 and the program’s winning tradition began right where it left off. The Chargers won three-straight Northeast-10 Conference Championships from 2010-12 and advanced to the NCAA tournament in both 2011 and 2012.
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After a five-year hiatus, the 2009 season marked the football program’s 32nd season and was the first year since the conclusion of the 2003 campaign that UNH fielded a team. The return of football was of great interest and excitement to University of New Haven students, alumni, fans and friends of athletics.
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Charger football has a storied tradition of gridiron success, including six NCAA Division II playoff appearances. The program posts an all-time record of 227-157-5 in 38 seasons, including a 197-110-1 mark after moving to the Division II level in 1982. When the Charger football team advanced to the NCAA Championship game in 1997, UNH was, at that time, the smallest school in NCAA history to play for a national title. UNH also advanced to the NCAA semifinals in 1992 and the quarterfinals in 1993, 1995 and 2011.
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In addition to team success, many individuals in UNH Football history have earned national and regional accolades. UNH had 126 All-New England award winners in 19 seasons between 1983 and 2001, and 63 All-ECAC picks during the same time period. Perhaps the program’s most famous alum is running back Roger Graham, who won Division II’s most prestigious award - the Harlon Hill Trophy - after leading the NCAA in scoring and ranking second in
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rushing in 1993. UNH has had a player finish in the top four in the Harlon Hill voting on five occasions. UNH has a proud tradition of coaches that have gone on to find great success in the professional and college ranks as well. Tony Sparano, who led UNH to the 1997 national championship game and is second all-time in victories at UNH, is currently the offensive line coach for the NFL’s Minnesota Vikings. Chris Palmer (coach, 1986-87) has been an NFL head coach, NFL quarterback coach and most recently the senior offensive assistant for the NFL’s Buffalo Bills. The program’s all-time wins leader, Mark Whipple (coach, 1988-93), piloted UMass to a Division I-AA national championship in 1998 and won a Super Bowl as quarterbacks coach for the Pittsburgh Steelers. After spending seven seasons in the NFL, Whipple returned to UMass for the 2014 season in hopes to return to Minutemen to the national spotlight. In seven seasons back on the gridiron, the Chargers have made their presence known across the collegiate football world. New Haven was ranked as high as No. 3 in the AFCA Coaches Poll in 2012, after winning their third-straight conference championship and advancing to the NCAA Division II playoffs. Former head coach Peter Rossomando was named the 2012 Liberty Mutual Division II National Coach of the Year for his sportsmanship, integrity, responsibility and excellence on and off the field. Additionally, numerous studentathletes earned postseason accolades and four have been invited to NFL training camps.
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Newly renovated with state-of-the-art blue and gold Sprinturf, Ralph F. DellaCamera Stadium hosted its’ first football game on Saturday, September 19, 2009. Sporting a large Charger logo in the center, the renovation was made possible by a gift from alumnus Ralph F. DellaCamera Jr., managing member and CIO of DellaCamera Capital Management LLC in Manhattan and a former member of the university’s board of governors.
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On Saturday, September 26, 2009, the stadium was officially dedicated in Ralph F. DellaCamera’s name. In front of a sell-out crowd, over 3,500 fans also saw the first victory at the new stadium as the Chargers pulled off a 23-18 win over Stonehill College.
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After receiving turf improvements in 2008, a new press box and a cutting edge scoreboard were installed to improve upon the game environment at Ralph F. DellaCamera Stadium prior to the 2009 opener. Prior to the 2010 season, a one-of-a-kind video board was also installed at DellaCamera Stadium.
In seven seasons on the blue and gold turf, New Haven has posted a 28-12 record. In 2011, the Chargers recorded an undefeated 7-0 record at home. The year also marked the first home playoff game for the Chargers who defeated Kutztown, 44-37, in front of a standing room only crowd. The Charger faithful showed their support throughout the season as New Haven was one of just 12 Division II programs to draw 96-percent or more of stadium capacity. In the last five seasons, the UNH faithful have led the entire Northeast-10 Conference with nearly 20,000 fans in attendance per season. Prior to the renovations in 2008 and 2009, the stadium was known as Robert B. Dodds Stadium. Dodds Stadium was a natural grass surface and was home to the Charger Football program up until 2003. As the former home for the Charger Football team, Dodds Stadium saw a number of important games throughout its history.
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TONY SPARANO TRAINING CENTER With a generous donation by UNH alumnus Tony Sparano, the training center was recently upgraded with state-of-the-art power racks, platforms, olympic bars, bumper plates and top notch cardio equipment.
STRENGTH & CONDITIONING The University of New Haven strength and conditioning program supports the mission of both the department of athletics and the University. In addition, the University of New Haven strength and conditioning program fosters a positive, safe, challenging, training environment to help all studentathletes maximize their athletic potential while decreasing the chance of sport related injuries.
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The newly renovated core room adds 800 square-feet of functional training space. The room is equipped with a bungee cord training system and all the necessary equipment to improve ones core strength.
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The Tony Sparano Training Center is the training home of all the Charger athletic teams. Combined with a newly renovated core room, the Sparano Training Center offers UNH student-athletes a place to improve upon their strength and conditioning.
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The approach allows coaches and athletes to work together towards developing an athlete’s full physical and mental potential while reducing the chance of injury. The focal points of our training programs are: Injury prevention, functional strength training, sport specific speed and agility development, sport specific conditioning and work capacity, flexibility and proper dietary practices.
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MEDIA COVERAGE VIDEO STREAMING
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Leading the way in the Northeast-10 Conference in live coverage of all the Charger athletic teams is NewHavenChargers.com. Through an initiative started in the fall of 2012, the Chargers can be seen worldwide in High Definition and on mobile devices. For a complete list of links, visit www.NewHavenChargers.com.
IN THE NEWSPAPER
Follow the Chargers all season long in the New Haven Register. In addition to traditional print coverage, the Register will also include videos and feature stories online. The New Haven Register will also carry gameday and post game coverage throughout the year. Also pick up the Hartford Courant for coverage of the Chargers across the state of Connecticut.
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Over the long history of Charger football, WTNH Channel 8 (SportzEdge.com) has covered the Chargers extensive run through the national rankings and postseason. With Sports Reporters John Pierson, Erik Dobratz and Henry Chisholm, you’ll see great highlights and features of UNH. You’ll also see great local coverage on WFSB, NBC Connecticut, and Fox CT.
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Chris Pincince begins his third year at the helm of the New Haven Chargers football team in 2016. Named the 10th head coach at the University of New Haven in February 2014, Pincince brought more than 20 years of collegiate coaching experience to the sidelines, including many at the NCAA Division I level.
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University of New Haven Head Coach (2014-Present) Elon University Offensive Coordinator (2011-13) University of Rhode Island Offensive Coordinator (2008-10)
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College of the Holy Cross Offensive Coordinator (2004-07) Ursinus College Offensive Coordinator (2003)
In just his second season leading the Chargers, Pincince led the Blue and Gold to the Northeast-10 Championship game for the first time since 2012. Overall, UNH finished with a 7-4 record. Among the highlights were a pair of record setting performances from junior running back Andre Anderson and senior linebacker Tyler Condit. Anderson broke a 22 year old record set by Roger Graham when he rushed for 319 yards in the regular season finale against Saint Anselm. In that same game, Condit shattered a 29 year old record when he finished with 25 tackles, giving him 153 for the season, which surpassed the previous record of 134 by Erik Lesinski. Anderson and Condit were two of four Chargers who received Northeast-10 Player of the Year accolades at their respective positions, with Anderson earning Most Valuable Player accolades.
of six straight victories in Northeast-10 Conference action. Among the highlights from Pincince’s first season was Condit who was named a USA College Football All-America Honorable Mention. A pair of Chargers were also honored among the major awards from the Northeast-10 Conference with junior Zach Voytek named co-Offensive Lineman of the Year and freshman running back Lemar Thomas named Rookie of the Year. In total, 10 players were named to NE10 All-Conference squads.
With two previous stints as an assistant at New Haven, Pincince began his career with the Chargers in 1995 as an assistant for UNH Athletics Hall of Famer and current Minnesota Vikings offensive line coach Tony Sparano. He spent three additional seasons with the Chargers from 1999 to 2001 under Darren Rizzi, current Assistant Head Coach and special teams’ coordinator for the Miami In his first season strolling the sideline Dolphins. at New Haven, Pincince led the Chargers to a 6-5 overall record, including a string
Brown University Quarterbacks (2002)
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University of New Haven Offensive Coordinator (1999-01) Fairfield University Offensive Coordinator (1997-98) University of New Haven Wide Receivers (1995-96)
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A native of Woonsocket, R.I., Pincince earned his bachelor’s degree from Boston University in 1994. He was a member of the Terriers’ 1993 Yankee Conference Championship team and played on two NCAA Division I-AA (now FCS) playoff teams. He and his wife, Jennifer, have two sons, Zachary and Owen, and a daughter, Emma.
Prior to his tenure at Holy Cross, Pincince served as the offensive coordinator at Ursinus College in 2003. The season before, Pincince was the quarterbacks coach at Brown University. He also spent two seasons at Fairfield University.
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During his five previous seasons at New Haven, the Chargers combined for a 32-18-1 record and advanced to the NCAA Division II quarterfinal round in 1995. The Chargers finished the regular season undefeated and earned a 27-12 victory over Edinboro in the opening round of the NCAA playoffs. In his second stint, the Chargers averaged over 30 points and 350 yards per game during his
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During the three seasons prior to arriving at Elon, Pincince was the offensive coordinator
Pincince also spent four years at the College of the Holy Cross, including two seasons as the Crusaders’ offensive coordinator. In 2007, the Holy Cross offense led the Patriot League in scoring (35.9 ppg), passing (335 ypg), total offense (463 ypg) and first downs (272). Crusaders quarterback Dominic Randolph led the league in passing (3,604 yards), touchdown passes (30) and total offense (340 ypg) and finished 12th in the balloting for the Walter Payton Award. Pincince’s first two seasons at Holy Cross were spent as the wide receivers coach.
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At Elon, Pincince was the offensive coordinator as well as the quarterbacks and running backs coach for three seasons. In his first year Elon’s offense led the Southern Conference and ranked 14th nationally with 281 passing yards per game. Pincince’s offensive scheme was anchored by AllAmerica wide receiver Aaron Mellette, who led all of FCS in receptions per game (10.27) and receiving yards per game (149). His season totals also set new school and conference records in 2011. Quarterback Thomas Wilson also led the conference and ranked 14th nationally in total offense. In his second season at Elon, the offense ranked 12th in the FCS in passing yards per game (296), with Mellette again earning AllAmerica honors. The receiver became the first Elon player invited to the Senior Bowl and was later selected in the seventh round of the NFL draft by the Baltimore Ravens. In Pincince’s final season at Elon, the Phoenix ranked second in the conference in passing yards per game (231) and averaged over 350 total yards per contest.
and quarterbacks coach at the University of Rhode Island. While at URI, Pincince installed the spread offense, and the Rams ranked fifth in the Colonial Athletic Association (CAA) in passing offense in his first season.
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Prior to his most recent position as offensive coordinator at NCAA Division I Football Championship Subdivision (FCS) member Elon University in North Carolina, Pincince was the offensive coordinator at the University of Rhode Island and the College of the Holy Cross.
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BRIAN VAGANEK DEFENSIVE COORDINATOR THIRD SEASON TEMPLE ’93 Brian Vaganek joined Head Coach Chris Pincince’s staff in February of 2014, bringing an extensive coaching background, which included 12 years of NCAA Division I experience. Vaganek will serve as the Chargers’ defensive coordinator. Vaganek was most recently the defensive coordinator and defensive line coach at the University of Rhode Island where he spent three seasons. During his tenure with the Rams he coached five All-Conference selections, including linebacker Andrew Bose who earned All-CAA Football honors in 2012 and 2013. In 2011, Vaganek coached Willie McGinnis, now a member of the Cleveland Gladiators in the Arena Football League, helping him earn second-team All-CAA honors. McGinnis ranked third among defensive tackles in the conference with 66
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tackles, including 10 for a loss. As a unit, the Rams ranked fifth in the CAA in rushing defense at 147.3 yards per game. Prior to the 2014 NFL season, McGinnis was in camp with the Cleveland Browns. Prior to arriving in Kingston, Vaganek spent four years at Christopher Newport University in Newport News, Va. During his four-year tenure, the Captains posted a 26-15 mark, including trips to the NCAA Playoffs in 2008 and 2010. In 2008, his defense limited opponents to just 20.1 points per game and forced 24 fumbles.
Scott (Kansas) Community College in 1994 and eventually returned for a two-year stint as head coach from 2004-05. The New York native is a 1993 graduate of Temple University, where he played four years as an offensive lineman and long snapper. Vaganek and his wife Jeanette are the proud parents of Brian, Jr. and Julia.
Vaganek began his coaching career at Highland (Kansas) Community College as the defensive line coach. He later served six years on the staff at William & Mary (1995-2000) before moving on to Hofstra University where he coached from 2001-2003. He also coached one year at Fort
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SPECIAL TEAMS COORDINATOR / DEFENSIVE LINE THIRD SEASON WORCESTER STATE ’92 Chris Nugai enters his third season as part of Chris Pincince’s staff in 2015. He’ll serve as the Chargers special teams’ coordinator and defensive line coach. With over 20 years of collegiate coaching experience, Nugai has spent 14 seasons coaching at the NCAA Division I level. Nugai’s extensive coaching career also includes three years as a guest coach in the Canadian Football League, two with the Toronto Argonauts and one, in 2005, with the Hamilton Tiger Cats.
and special teams’ coordinator. During his time with the Lions he recruited All-America Third Team selection Jeff Adams and coached All-America honorable mention selection Austin Knowlin, a punt returner. During the 2008 season, Knowlin led the Ivy League and ranked second in all of NCAA Division I FCS in punt return average. He also served as the Lions’ recruiting coordinator in 2006 when Columbia recorded the program’s best overall record since 2000.
Most recently, Nugai spent two seasons at the College of the Holy Cross in Worcester, Mass. where he was the tight end and fullback coach. He mentored All-Patriot League Second Team selection Alex Schneider who left Holy Cross as the Crusaders career leader in touchdown receptions for a tight end.
Before arriving at Columbia, Nugai was at the University of Connecticut as a graduate assistant in 2005 and at Harvard as the running backs coach from 2003-04. He was part of the 2004 Crimson team that went undefeated and won the Ivy League Championship. Harvard was also ranked as high as No. 12 in NCAA Division I-AA, while Nugai coached Clifton Dawson to All-America and All-Ivy League honors as the university’s singleseason rushing leader.
Prior to Holy Cross, he spent six seasons at Columbia University as the running backs coach
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The Waterbury, Conn. native also spent time at Tufts University and the U.S. Coast Guard Academy at the NCAA Division III level. He has previous head coaching experience at Fitchburg State in Massachusetts from 1996-97. Nugai began his coaching career shortly after graduating as an intern assistant coach at King’s College in Wilkes-Barre, Pa. He then spent one season at the University of Maine and Yale University as an assistant. A native of Waterbury, Conn., Nugai attended Sacred Heart High. He earned a B.A. in history/ secondary education from Worcester State in 1992, and a master’s in educational leadership and management from Fitchburg State in 2001. Nugai has a son, Martin Louis Nugai, born in September 2008.
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BRANDON LEMON FIRST SEASON TEMPLE ’93 Brandon Lemon joined the New Haven football staff on March 21, 2016 as an assistant coach working primarily with the wide receivers. He comes to the Chargers with three years of college coaching under his belt.
As a student-athlete, Lemon played four years at Salisbury University in Salisbury, MD under Coach Sherman Wood, where he lettered all four years and received his Bachelor’s Degree in Sociology in May 2012. During his last season with the team, Salisbury advanced to the quarterfinals of the NCAA Division III Tournament losing to eventual National Champion, Wisconsin-Whitewater.
TIGHT ENDS SIXTH SEASON SACRED HEART ’11 Mortali is the brother of the Chargers’ equipment manager Anthony Mortali and the son of Associate Head Coach and Athletics Hall of Fame inductee Tony Mortali, Sr.
A 2011 graduate from Sacred Heart University, Mortali earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Business Marketing with a concentration in Sports Marketing. He played strong safety for the Pioneers from 2007 to 2010 and also suited up for the lacrosse team.
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Under his leadership, the Chargers boasted the second-ranked rushing offense and third-ranked total offense in the Northeast-10 in 2012 led by First Team All-Northeast-10 running back Mike DeCaro.
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Michael Mortali enters his sixth season on the University of New Haven football staff in 2015. Previously the wide receivers coach, Mortali transitioned to coaching the running backs beginning in 2012. This season, Mortali will work with the tight ends.
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In 2013, he coached the cornerbacks at Methodist University in Fayetteville, NC where he mentored two All-Conference players as Tyler Mitchell received First Team All-USA South honors and D.J. Payne was named to the Second Team. He also coached special teams and spent time in the
Lemon also has coaching experience with two USA National Development camps, the first held at Malone University in Canton, OH, where he served as the offensive coordinator and the second held at Towson University in Towson, MD.
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Prior to New Haven, Lemon was an assistant coach for the St. Lawrence University Football team in 2014 and 2015 working with the receiving corps. In 2015, the Saints set school records for nearly all passing categories featuring All-Liberty League selections Mitch Gallagher and Leondre Simmon.
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DAVE PAGANETTI DEFENSIVE LINE 11TH SEASON Dave Paganetti begins his 10th overall season with the University of New Haven in 2015. In two previous stints at UNH, the coaching veteran spent eight years as an assistant with the Chargers.
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Paganetti and his wife, Doreen, have five children: Alicia, David, Rob, Allison and Briana.
Paganetti’s most recent work prior to re-joining the Chargers was with Central Connecticut State University where he spent four seasons working with the defense. He assisted with the defensive line after working three seasons with the Blue Devil secondary. The long-time coaching veteran has over 30 years of experience at all levels, including collegiate, semi-pro and professional. Paganetti spent six seasons as an assistant coach at Bryant University after working the 1999 season at Bridgewater State. He also held similar positions at Lehigh, Princeton, Brown and Southern Connecticut.
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RUNNING BACKS FIFTH SEASON Adam Schultz joined the University of New Haven staff in 2012 and begins his fourth season as a wide receivers coach in 2015. The 2012 campaign was a standout season for the Chargers’ receiving corps as a part of one of the top scoring offenses in the nation. Most notably, Jason Thompson hauled in 16 touchdowns en route to All-America honors and was later signed as a free agent by the Washington Redskins.
New Haven County All-Star Team. In addition to his football coaching experience, Schultz has been a personal trainer at Custom Built Personal Training in Wallingford, Conn. and a strength and conditioning coordinator at Woodland Regional.
Most recently the defensive coordinator at Woodland regional High School in Beacon Falls, Conn., Schultz brings an extensive background in football and strength and conditioning to New Haven. During a six-year stint at Woodland, Shultz served as the defensive coordinator, defensive backs coach and running backs coach. During his tenure, he was twice named the assistant coach for the
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CHRIS SMITH THIRD SEASON HOLY CROSS ’09 Chris Smith starts his third season at New Haven in 2016, with responsibility for the offensive line as well as serving as the run game coordinator.
A western New York native, Smith played high school football for his father Jerry Smith at St. Francis High School in Buffalo.
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Most recently the head coach at Stratford High School, Svatik has an extensive coaching resume which includes more than 30 years of experience.
offensive category during his tenure. He graduated from WSCU in 1976. Svatik and his wife Lynn have two adult children, Jennifer and Amy, a son in-law Ryan and grandson Jake.
A three-year letterwinner at Western Connecticut State, Svatik led the Colonials in nearly every
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He started his career at Western Michigan University before heading east as the defensive backs coach at Central Connecticut State. He also has head coaching experience at Notre Dame High School in Fairfield and spent one season at Sacred Heart University.
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In his fourth coaching stint at New Haven, John Svatik enters his 18th overall season with the Chargers in 2015. A perennial staff member in the secondary, he oversees the Chargers’ pass defenders.
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Before Northern Colorado, Smith spent two
Smith is a 2009 graduate of Holy Cross, where he was a four-year starting center for the Crusaders football team. He was honored as a second-team All-Patriot League performer his senior year and was a four-time Academic All-League selection. He graduated holding the school record for most starts and most consecutive starts (45). In 2009 Smith was a semifinalist for the William V. Campbell Trophy, given annually to the nation’s top scholar-athletes.
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Prior to arriving at UNH, Smith spent two seasons as offensive line coach at the University of Northern Colorado, a member of NCAA Division I. The New York native was a member of the coaching staff which led Northern Colorado to its most successful season at the NCAA Division I level with a program record for wins and Big Sky Conference finish. In two years with the Bears, he coached an offensive line which ranked sixth (2013) and fifth (2012) in the Big Sky Conference in sacks against. Smith also coached four Big Sky All-Conference honorable mention selections in his two seasons at UNC.
seasons as a graduate assistant at the University at Buffalo where he helped coach the linebackers. Smith coordinated the scout team and assisted with all scout special team units as well.
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ANTHONY DIMICHELE DEFENSIVE BACKS SECOND SEASON HOLY CROSS ’11 Anthony DiMichele returns for his second season at New Haven in 2016. DiMichele will work with the Chargers secondary. DiMichele was a four-year standout on the Holy Cross football team, a member of NCAA Division I. As a defensive back, he collected over 230 total tackles, including 200 solo stops. DiMichele is a two-time All-Patriot league honoree, including first team distinction in 2009. Following his junior year, he was named a Third Team All-American by the SportsNetwork, received the Crusaders Davitt Award as the top defensive back and was named WWFX Defensive Player of the Year.
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Player and Unsung Hero and receiving the team’s Sportsmanship Award. DiMichele graduated from Holy Cross in 2011 with a history degree. After graduating, DiMichele spent one season (2012) playing overseas for the Seamen Milano in Italy.
After posting a career-high 83 tackles as a senior in 2010, DiMichele was named to the Patriot League Second Team All-Conference as well as being named the Crusaders Most Valuable
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LINEBACKERS FIRST SEASON SYRACUSE ’12 Garrett McLaughlin begins his first season with the Blue and Gold in 2016. He will work with the linebackers. McLaughlin comes to New Haven after spending the last three seasons at Buffalo State where he was the defensive backs coach. In 2014, he coached Mitch Thomas to first team All-Empire 8 and second team All-ECAC North accolades.
Sports Training. McLaughlin attended Orchard Park High School where he played on two Section VI title teams and was also a captain of the school’s wrestling team.
A graduate of Syracuse University, he spent time as a student assistant coach with the football program, working under head coach Doug Marrone. With the Orange, McLaughlin coached three players that went on to earn NFL experience, including Shamarko Thomas, who was drafted by the Pittsburg Steelers in the fourth round in 2013. He also worked in equipment, operations and video at Syracuse and completed a strength and conditioning internship with Thurman Thomas
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ASSOCIATE HEAD COACH 32ND SEASON NEW HAVEN ’76 Tony Mortali begins his 32nd season strolling the sidelines at New Haven.
and as a linebacker for the Chargers. After the 1975 season, Mortali was named to the All-New England Conference first team as a linebacker. He captained the Chargers in 1975 and 1976, and became the university’s first football/lacrosse player to be inducted into the UNH Athletic Hall of Fame in 1987.
A 1976 New Haven graduate, with a Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering, Mortali played on both sides of the ball as an offensive guard
Mortali resides in Branford, CT with his wife Sandy, sons Anthony and Michael and daughter Alicia.
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Mortali returned to the New Haven coaching staff for the 2012 season after previously spending 27 years with the program. During the program’s hiatus which began in 2002, Mortali spent six seasons as an assistant coach at Sacred Heart (2004-09) where he worked as an offensive assistant, assisting with the wide receivers and handled team operations.
From 2008-11, Mortali also worked concurrently with the Miami Dolphins under Head Coach Tony Sparano, a former head coach for the Chargers. With the Dolphins, his duties ranged from assistant to the head coach, warming up quarter backs on game days, defensive charting and various team equipment needs.
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DAN SILVA DIRECTOR OF FOOTBALL OPERATIONS FRIST SEASON RHODE ISLAND ’07
Silva’s most recent stint before joining the Chargers was as a personnel/operations assistant for the Indianapolis Colts. With the Colts, his responsibilities included coordinating the logistics of a three-day event for NFL prospects.
Silva’s previous collegiate football experience comes from serving six seasons as the Director of Operations for the University of Rhode Island football team from 2007-12. In that role, Silva served as a liaison to administrators in the areas of facility usage, budgets, equipment, housing, compliance, academics, video and field maintenance.
clinics, handling registration, waivers and payments. Silva graduated from Rhode Island in 2007 with a degree in Communication studies. During his time as an undergraduate with the Rams, he served as the video coordinator for the football team, handling filming and editing duties for practices and games.
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Dan Silva begins his first season as the Director of Football Operations under head coach Chris Pincince. While serving as the Director of Operations for the football team, Silva is pursuing his Master’s in Sports Management from the University.
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In addition, Silva planned all travel arrangements for a travel party of 75-115 people including bus, flight and hotel reservations as well as planning team meals. Silva also served as the point of contact for all camps and
DAVID FAUGNO STRENGTH & CONDITIONING COACH David Faugno enters his eighth season as Head Strength and Conditioning Coach at the University of New Haven. Faugno joined the Department of Athletics as the Chargers’ first full-time strength and conditioning coach prior to the 2009 season.
Faugno serves all 16 varsity sports at the University of New Haven in a number of different capacities. The Southern Connecticut State graduate creates personalized training programs for each studentathlete and summer workout programs. Faugno’s extensive background in conditioning also allows
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him to create specialized diets and meal plans for student-athletes.
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Hometown/High School/Previous School Springfield, Mass./Putnam Vocational Technical Academy Pleasant Grove, Utah/BYU Newark, N.J./American History Neptune, N.J./Neptune Louisville, Ky./Waggener/Florida A&M Carteret, N.J./Saint Joseph Cheshire, Conn./The Gunnery/University of Maine Sicklerville, N.J./Timber Creek Miami, Fla./South Miami/Monroe College Mays Landing, N.J./Oakcrest/Worcester Academy Rockaway, N.Y./Channel View Cambridge, Mass./Saint Clements/Nassau C.C. Perkasie, Pa./Pennridge Sicklerville, N.J./Saint Jospeh/Millford Academy Somers, N.Y./Somers/USMAPS Lumberton, N.J./Holy Cross Lumberton, N.J./Rancocas Valley Regional Staten Island, N.Y./Tottenville Everett, Mass./Everett Wethersfield, Conn./Wethersfield Hackensack, N.J./Hackensack San Antonio, Texas/Earl Warren New Haven, Conn./James Hillhouse Edison, N.J./Edison Jacksonville, N.C./Northside/Elon Kingston, N.Y./Kingston Camden, N.J./Paul VI Montclair, N.J./Bergen Catholic Greensboro, N.C./Deerfield/Elon Cambridge, Mass./Cambridge Rindge and Latin Amherst, N.Y./Amherst Central Mount Laurel, N.J./Holy Cross North Massapequa, N.Y./Plainedge/Buffalo State Edison, N.J./Edison West Milford, N.J./DePaul Catholic Keyport, N.J./St. John Vianney Buffalo, N.Y./St. Joseph’s Collegiate Edgewater, N.J./Leonia West Haven, Conn./West Haven Hampton, Conn./Killingly Perth Amboy, N.J./Perth Amboy Pearl River, N.Y./Saint Joseph Regional Baltimore, Md./Gilman/Pittsburgh Caldwell, N.J./James Caldwell Danvers, Mass./Danvers West Orange, N.J./St. Peters Prep Queens, N.Y./Bayside East Orange, N.J./Montclair Orange, Conn./Torrington/Iowa Wyckoff, N.J./Ramapo
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Name Rishawn Harris DJ Doman Ty Headen Ajee Patterson Shazzon Mumphrey Matt Olivo Kellen Croce Isaiah Austin Leo Lorenzo Mark Clements Henry Adegunle Khaneil Bruce Devon Balmer Miles Pease Stefano Bicknese Logan Hill Collin Hill Devin Martin Ralph Jonathas Devon Smith Lemar Thomas Luis Mercer Andre Anderson Jordan Dunn Corey Mitchell Keiran Ryan Greg Pease Ryan McCarthy Thuc Phan Muna Anosike Brian Roberts Chris Liggio Danny Stock Marcus Cudjoe Scott Lavelle Jeff Sheard Nigel Davis JoJo Robinson Andrew Highsmith Austin Caffrey Larry Johnson C.J. Fitzpatrick Devon Porchia Tyler Condit John Thomas Eddie Reaves Matt Okerayi Kevin Robinson Dean Tsopanides Stephen Rossi
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No. Name 53 Devon Nzepuome 54 Matthew Rossi 55 Christian Sullivan 56 Gaetano Famiglietti 57 Marquis Lockhart 58 Tim Cox 59 Markel Johnson 60 Melik Mavruk 64 Tyler Hughes 65 Mike Zecchin 66 Dan Iannone 67 Avery Jackson 69 Gordon Acha 72 Mike Hoppe 73 Gavin Dowd 74 Daniel Pomposello 75 Zach Voytek 76 Hubert Bakowski 77 Will Shill 78 Eliot Leubner 79 Shane Fisher 80 Marcellus Morris 81 Jake Lareau 82 Davelle Hooks 83 Josiah Shumaker 85 Tyler Hill 86 Jesse Tate 87 Jonathan Badyna 88 Javon Rodd 89 Charlie Taylor 90 Jeremiah McNear 91 Jalani Roman 92 Ari Nwobi 93 J.P. DiTommaso 95 Kevin Eristil 97 Anthony Leone 99 Dan McCourt
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Cl. Pos. Ht. Wt. Hometown/High School/Previous School Fr. DL 6-4 235 Milton, Mass./Milton Sr. DL 5-10 260 Wyckoff, N.J./Ramapo So. DL 6-2 252 Staten Island, N.Y./Tottenville Fr. LB 5-10 235 Glen Cove, N.Y./Glen Cove Fr. DB 6-0 195 West Haven, Conn./West Haven Jr. DL 6-3 250 Stratford, Conn./Stratford High So. DL 6-3 230 Jersey City, N.J./Lincoln So. OL 6-2 275 Cedarhurst, N.Y./Lawrence Fr. OL 6-6 240 Wading River, N.Y./Shoreham-Wading River Fr. OL 6-2 270 Thiells, N.Y./North Rockland So. OL 6-3 280 Marlton, N.J./Cherokee Sr. OL 6-3 285 Toms River, N.J./Central Gr. OL 6-4 283 Duxbury, Mass/Duxbury/Elon Fr. OL 6-4 237 Montgomery, N.Y./Valley Central So. OL 6-4 315 Williston Park, N.Y./Herricks Sr. OL 6-3 285 White Plains, N.Y./Archbishop Stepinac Sr. OL 6-5 305 Trumbull, Conn./Trumbull Fr. OL 6-4 275 Montville. N.J./Montville Township So. OL 6-4 300 Gansevoort, N.Y./South Glens Falls Sr. OL 6-6 310 Rochester, N.Y./Rush Henrietta Sr. OL 6-4 300 Ballston Lake, N.Y./Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake So. WR 6-2 187 Trenton, N.J./The Pennington School So. TE 6-4 235 East Granby, Conn./East Granby Jr. WR 6-6 210 Freeport, N.Y./Freeport Fr. RB 5-10 185 Ledyard, Conn./Ledyard So. DL 6-3 270 Buffalo, N.Y./St. Joseph Collegiate/Cincinnati Gr. TE 6-3 235 Toms River, N.J./Toms River North/Elon Sr. TE 6-3 240 Brooklyn, N.Y./Xaverian Sr. DL 6-3 258 Piscataway, N.J./Piscataway Fr. WR 5-10 150 Smyrna, Del./Smyrna Fr. DL 6-1 260 Perth Amboy, N.J./Perth Amboy Sr. DL 6-3 240 Bridgeport, Conn./Notre Dame Catholic Sr. DL 6-5 300 Jackson, N.J./Jackson Liberty/Temple Gr. K/P 5-9 155 Farmington, Conn./Farmington Gr. DL 6-3 240 Monroe, N.Y./Monroe-Woodbury Fr. DL 6-0 265 Freeport, N.Y./Kellenberg Memorial Sr. DL 6-4 280 Pembroke, Mass./Pembroke/Dean
Head Coach: Chris Pincince (Boston ’94) – Third Season Assistant Coach (Defensive Coordinator): Brian Vaganek (Temple ’93) – Third Season Assistant Coach (Special Teams Coordinator/Defensive Line): Chris Nugai (Worcester State ’92) – Third Season Assistant Coach (Wide Receivers): Brandon Lemon (Temple ’93) – First Season Assistant Coach (Tight Ends): Michael Mortali (Sacred Heart ’11) – Sixth Season Assistant Coach (Defensive Line): Dave Paganetti – 11th Season Assistant Coach (Running Backs): Adam Schultz – Fifth Season Assistant Coach (Offensive Line/Run Game Coordinator): Chris Smith (Holy Cross ’09) – Third Season Assistant Coach (Defensive Backs): John Svatik (Western Connecticut State ’76) – 18th Season Assistant Coach (Defensive Backs): Anthony DeMichele (Holy Cross ’11) – Second Season Assistant Coach (Linebackers): Garrett McLaughlin (Syracuse ’12) – First Season Associate Head Coach: Tony Mortali (New Haven ’76) – 32nd Season Director of Football Operations: Dan Silva (Rhode Island ’07) – First Season
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SENIOR | 6-0 | 185 SPRINGFIELD, MASS. | PUTNAM VOCATIONAL TECHNICAL ACADEMY 2013: Saw playing time in all 11 games for the Chargers...Recorded a total of 104 yards and one touchdown on six receptions...Caught his first career touchdown against Pace (9/14), a 15 yard fourth quarter score. HIGH SCHOOL: Two-time First Team All-Suburban League…2012 Team Most Valuable Player as chosen by a coaches’ vote…Also competed in basketball and track and field…An Honor Roll student.
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2014: Appeared in all 11 games for the Chargers, starting three… Tied for second on the team with 32 catches and was fourth with 357 PERSONAL: Son of Bill and Michele Harris…Has a brother Trenton yards…Pulled in three touchdowns…Caught a touchdown in each and sister Felicia. of the last three games of the season…Best game was against Pace (11/1) when he had seven catches for 98 yards and a touchdown… Also added touchdowns against Saint Anselm (11/8) and Assumption (11/15), both of which were the first of the game for the Chargers… Longest scoring play came against Saint Anselm when he connected with Joey Bradley for a 35 yard score that capped off a 77 yard drive.
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2015: Appeared in 10 games for the Chargers…Caught 22 passes for 289 yards and one touchdown…Added three rushing yards and 20 yards returning punts…Best game came against Stonehill (10/17) where he had five receptions for 64 yards…His touchdown came as the opening score in a 34-3 rout of Pace (10/31) when he closed out a six play scoring drive with a two yard pass from Ajee Patterson.
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GRADUATE STUDENT | 6-1 | 203 BRONXVILLE, N.Y. | PLEASANT GROVE | BRIGHAM YOUNG 2015: Northeast-10 Conference Commissioner’s Honor Roll…Played in all 11 games for the Chargers, recording 18 total tackles…Finished a pair of games with a season-best four tackles against AIC (9/19) and LIU Post (10/24)…Finished with at least one tackle in seven games, while also adding one pass break up against Southern Connecticut State (9/25). PRIOR TO NEW HAVEN: Saw action in three games at Brigham Young, totaling two tackles at defensive back. HIGH SCHOOL: All-State Selection…All-Region Selection…3x letterwinner in track & field and also competed in wrestling…100m Dash champion as a junior and senior PERSONAL: Son of Kevin and Michele Doman
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GRADUATE STUDENT | 6-0 | 190 NEWARK, N.J. | AMERICAN HISTORY first quarter with a 33-yard catch completing a nine play, 79-yard drive…Also scored the game-tying touchdown against American International (10/18), a five-yard score with just under two minutes remaining that eventually led to the game-winning touchdown…Also recorded 13 rushing yards and 45 return yards.
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2013: NE-10 Conference All-Rookie Team...Started six games, appearing in all 11 games...Recorded a total of 22 receptions for 346 yards and four touchdowns, also recorded four rushing attempts for 28 yards... First career touchdown came against LIU Post (9/28), a 15 yard grab that completed a three play, 60-yard drive…Scored a career-long 75-yard touchdown against rival Southern Connecticut State (10/25), the only 2014: All-Northeast-10 Conference second team offense…Started play in the scoring drive…Also scored against Merrimack and AIC…All all eight games he appeared in….Led the team with 60 receptions four touchdowns came on passes of 15 yards or more. and 625 yards and tied for team lead in receiving touchdowns with a career-high six, all of which came in the final six games he appeared HIGH SCHOOL: Member of the football and track teams for the Eagles in...Finished three games with 100-plus yards, including a career-high of American History High School...Named to the All-Essex County 128 yards against rival Southern Connecticut State (10/11)…Finished Second Team and the All-Group One First Team while at American with one touchdown in all three of the 100-yard games…Scored the History...Honor roll recipient. game-winning touchdown with two seconds remaining against NE-10 rival Bentley (9/27), completing a 10-play, 82-yard drive with a 19-yard PERSONAL: Son of Acestra Robinson...One brother, Tyrell, and three catch from Joey Bradley…Longest scoring catch of the season came sisters, Acestra, Joelle and Aleix. against Stonehill (10/4) when he opened the Chargers scoring in the
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2015: All-Northeast-10 Conference second team…USA College Football Second Team All-America…Northeast-10 Conference Commissioner’s Honor Roll…Started all 11 games, leading the team in receptions with 41, yards with 454 and tied for the team lead in receiving touchdowns with three…First touchdown of the season was a 22yard catch against rival Southern Connecticut State (9/25), sparking a rally of 28 unanswered points…Also scored against Stonehill (10/17) a three-yard scoring reception that was part of a season-high 106 yards on nine total catches…Longest touchdown of the season came against LIU Post (10/24), a 36-yard grab that opened the scoring in a 63-16 rout of the Pioneers.
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SENIOR | 6-3 | 210 NEPTUNE, N.J. | NEPTUNE 2015: Northeast-10 Conference All-Rookie team…NE-10 Conference second team…New Haven male Rookie of the Year…Led the team with 2,098 passing yards to go along with 13 touchdowns to just six interceptions…Also added 175 rushing yards and three touchdowns on the ground…Took over behind center after leading the Chargers to a last second comeback win at Bentley (9/11)…First collegiate start came against American International (9/19)…Finished that game with 236 yards on 19 completions in 25 attempts without an interception… Threw for one touchdown, while running for two scores on 11 attempts for 54 yards…Threw for a career-high 307 yards on 29 completions in 54 attempts against Assumption (10/9)…Added one touchdown against the Greyhounds…Completed at least one scoring pass in each of the final six games of the season…Set a career-high with four passing touchdowns in a 63-16 rout of LIU Post (10/24)…Included in those four scores was a career-long pass of 62 yards, connecting with Courtney Moshood to complete a four play, 81-yard scoring drive… Finished with 100 or more passing yards in all but two games, while
running for double digit yards in six games…Longest run of the season went for 54 yards against rival Southern Connecticut State (9/25)…At one point had a stretch of 121 pass attempts, that spanned over six games, without an interception. 2014: Did not see game action. 2013: Did not see game action. HIGH SCHOOL: First Team All-Shore…Offensive Player of the Year… Owns program records with 440 yards passing in a game and 2,661 yards through the air in a season…Accumulated 38 total touchdowns… Also played baseball…A Peer Leadership member. PERSONAL: Son of Joseph Patterson and Alyssa Riley…Has two brothers, Jahmir and Jahmel.
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SENIOR | 6-3 | 218 LOUISVILLE, KY. | WAGGENER | FLORIDA A&M
PERSONAL: Son of Shonda Smith and Kevin Mumphrey...Father was a wide receiver and tight end for the University of Louisville.
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PRIOR TO NEW HAVEN: Started 11 games as the quarterback at Dakota College at Bottineau in 2013...Threw for 1,604 yards and 16 touchdowns...Longest of the season was a 95 yard completion...Averaged 145.8 yards per game in the air and finished with a 40.8 completion percentage...Also rushed for 46 yards and a pair of touchdowns...Best game came against Cole College when he finished with 318 yards and five touchdowns.
HIGH SCHOOL: Threw for over 3,000 yards and collected 43 touchdowns in the air...Also ran for more than 1,200 yards and 14 touchdowns...Received All-District Honorable Mention as a sophomore and senior...Also played basketball and ran track and field.
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2015: Appeared in four games for the Chargers, including a pair of starts…Threw for 158 yards and a touchdown while also running for 41 yards on 10 carries…Opened the season with 136 yards in the air on six completions against Slippery Rock (9/5)…Connected with Andre Anderson in that same game for a 78 yard touchdown pass, the longest score in the air for the Chargers all season.
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JUNIOR | 5-9 | 195 CARTERET, N.J. | SAINT JOSEPH 2015: Started all 11 games for the Chargers…Recorded 39 total tackles, eighth most on the team, with 20 solo stops, tied for fifth on the squad…Added one forced fumble and eight pass break ups…Also used as a return specialist, bringing four kickoffs back for 47 total yards… Finished with at least two tackles in all but one game, including three or more in the final six games of the season…Set a career-high with eight tackles, four solo and four assisted, against Stonehill (10/17)… Added three pass break ups against the Skyhawks.
HIGH SCHOOL: Named First Team All-State and the Central New Jersey Player of the Year…Received First Team All-County honors and amassed nearly 2,000 rushing yards…Also a member of the Falcons basketball and lacrosse teams. PERSONAL: Son of Felix and Elena Olivo…Has a sister, Michelle.
2014: Played in all 10 games for the Chargers…Accumulated 12 tackles with four solo stops...Finished with one interception and one fumble recovery...Also returned one punt and eight kickoffs, including a one for a 32 yards, the second longest return of the season...The career-long 32-yard return came against Bentley (9/27), one of three returns for a total of 52 yards...Best defensive game came against LIU Post (9/13) where he recorded six tackles, including one solo stop.
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JUNIOR | 6-3 | 190 CHESHIRE, CONN. | THE GUNNERY | MAINE HIGH SCHOOL: Led Pomperaug High School to state runner-up appearances in 2009 and 2010...Played junior and senior seasons at The Gunnery School where he was a First Team All-Lead selection in 2011 and 2012...Also named First Team All-New England in 2012...Also played baseball, helping lead Pomperaug to the state championship in 2010.
2014: Made one appearance for Maine against Boston College in 2014... Mid-year transfer who played baseball at New Haven in the spring of 2015...Made 13 appearances on the mound for the Chargers, all out of the bullpen...Threw a total of 23.1 innings, finishing with a 3.09 ERA... Allowed 13 runs, eight earned, on 21 hits and struck out 28 batters, including a season-high six against Pace...Recorded a pair of saves.
PERSONAL: Son of Steve and Kelly Croce...Father was a student-athlete at New Haven...Uncle, Pete Diatelevi, played football at the University of Wisconsin...Uncle, Chris Flook, swam for Bermuda in the 1992 Olympics...Brother Michael played football at Bryant.
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2015: Appeared in one game for the Chargers…Also a pitched on the baseball team where he led the starting rotation with a 3.20 earned run average. Made nine appearances and finished with a 4-4 record allowing 23 runs, 16 earned, over 45 innings of work…also struck out a team-best 44 batters.
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JUNIOR | 5-10 | 180 SICKLERVILLE, N.J. | TIMBER CREEK 2015: Northeast-10 Conference Commissioner’s Honor Roll…Saw action in one game. 2014: Appeared nine games for the Chargers…Caught three passes for 13 yards…Best game came against West Chester (9/6) when he caught two passes for 16 yards. HIGH SCHOOL: Named All-Conference First Team as a four year starter on the varsity team for the Timber Creek Chargers…Part of a team that won back-to-back New Jersey state championships…Also a member of the wrestling and track & field teams at Timber Creek. PERSONAL: Son of Robert and Gloria Austin…Has a brother, Brandon and a sister, Tiffany.
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SENIOR | 5-9 | 175 MIAMI, FLA. | SOUTH MANNING | MONROE COLLEGE
2014: (at Monroe College) Saw action in nine games...Finished with 28 total tackles, including 18 solo tackles...Four tackles went for loss, including two against Lackawnna that led to a total of eight yards loss... Picked off six passes for a total of 190 yards, including a pair against Lackwanna that resulted in 101 yards...Ran back 11 kicks for 285 yards and 14 punts for 223 yards.
HIGH SCHOOL: Finished with 200 yards rushing in seven games as a senior...as a junior defensively, finished with 75 tackles, three interceptions and blocked four kicks...Invited to the Dade versus Broward game...Received Honorable Mention All-Dade honors. PERSONAL: Son of Lisette Arriete and Leo Lorenzo...Has one sister, Alexis, and one brother, Bradley.
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2013: (at Monroe College) Saw action in 10 games...Defensively, finished with 30 total tackles, including 25 solo stops...Also added one fumble recovery, five pass breakups and a pair of blocked kicks...Five
tackles went down for loss, a total of six yards...Collected 461 yards in kick returns and 159 yards in punt returns...Best game came against Dean College when he finished with five solo blocks, a pass breakup and returned six kicks for 141 total yards.
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2015: Played in all 11 games for the Chargers…Finished with eight total tackles and an interception…Also returned four kick offs for a total of 87 yards…Opened up the season with a season-high three tackles against Slippery Rock (9/5)…Intercepted a pass against AIC (9/19) late in the first quarter that led to an eventual Charger touchdown.
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JUNIOR | 5-10 | 200 MAYS LANDING, N.J. | OAKCREST | WORCESTER ACADEMY 2015: Started all 11 games for the Chargers…Fifth on the team with 64 tackles including 35 solo stops, third most on the team…Added 1.5 tackles for loss for a total of 14 yards…Also second on the team with two interceptions while adding two forced fumbles and one sack…The one sack came against Pace (10/31) and resulted in a 12 yard loss… Posted double figure tackles in one game when he accumulated a career-high 13 against Merrimack (10/3)…Best game came against LIU Post (10/24) when he finished with nine total tackles, including four solo stops, and intercepted a pair of Pioneer passes and returned them for 38 total yards.
College (11/8) where he recorded five tackles, one for loss, broke up two passes and intercepted one…He also returned that interception for 15 yards. HIGH SCHOOL: Named First Team All-Conference and Second Team All-South Jersey in both his junior and seniors seasons…Holds the Oakcrest record for interceptions. PERSONAL: Son of Roseann Clements…Has two brothers Trumaine and John.
2014: Played in all 11 games for the Chargers with eight starts...Accumulated 42 tackles, tied for fifth most on the team, with 23 solo stops, one tackle for loss, one interception and six pass break ups...Finished with at least one tackle in all 11 games, including a season-high of eight against Merrimack (10/25)…Best game came against St. Anselm
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SENIOR | 6-4 | 204 ROCKAWAY, N.Y. | CHANNEL VIEW
2013: Played in 11 games, making one start…Recorded eight catches for 113 yards and two touchdowns…First collegiate touchdown came in the season opener against West Chester, a 24 yard catch late in the fourth quarter…Best game came against Stonehill (10/19) when he finished with 63 yards on a pair of catches including a season-long 40-yard touchdown catch. HIGH SCHOOL: Named to the All-Borough Second Team as a senior at Channel View School For Research...Led the league in touchdown receptions...Also ran track for the Dolphins...Member of the National Honor Society. PERSONAL: Son of Bisi and Adekunmi Adegunle...Three brothers, Anthony, B.J. and Christopher.
2016 OUTLOOK
2014: Northeast-10 Conference Commissioner’s Honor Roll...Started in all 11 of the Chargers contests grabbing 32 catches for 455 yards and a career-high six touchdowns...Scored his first touchdown of the season in the opener against West Chester (9/6)…Pulled in the game-winning touchdown with under a minute to go against AIC (10/18) when he collected a 40-yard pass…Collected a pair of career-long catches of 42 yards against Merrimack (10/25) and Saint Anselm (11/8), both for
touchdowns…Finished five games with 50 or more yards in the air, including a career-high 97 yards against Merrimack.
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2015: Northeast-10 Conference Commissioner’s Honor Roll...Started all 11 games for the Chargers…Finished second on the team with 363 receiving yards, completing 26 catches and tied for the team lead with three receiving touchdowns…Finished four games with 50 or more yards, including a season-high 74 yards against Merrimack (10/3)…His first score of the season came against AIC (9/19) when he opened up third quarter scoring with a 13 yard catch…Longest touchdown catch of the season came against Assumption (10/9) when he connected with Ajee Patterson for a 28-yard score, the first UNH points of the game… Also added a 22-yard touchdown catch against Pace (10/31).
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JUNIOR | 5-8 | 179 SICKLERVILLE, N.J. | MILFORD ACADEMY | SAINT JOSEPH 2014: Started all 11 games for the Chargers...Made 42 tackles, 28 solo... Also forced two fumbles and recorded one pass break up...Best game came up against LIU Post (9/13) where he registered nine tackles, six solo. High School: Named All-Conference and helped lead Saint Joseph to four-straight New Jersey State Championships…Won two state championships on the track…Also a member of the Wildcats track & field team. Personal: Son of Mark and Gail Pease…Has three brothers, Mason, Mark and Francis…Brother, Francis, played two seasons for the Cincinnati Bengals…Cousin, Greg, also a member of the Chargers’ football team.
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JUNIOR | 5-11 | 202 SOMERS, N.Y. | SOMERS | USMAPS
PERSONAL: Son of Ken and Marina Bicknese…Has two brothers, Anthony and Lorenzo, and one sister, Alessia.
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2014: Appeared in 10 games for the Chargers, starting four...Recorded 30 tackles on the season, 21 solo...Also had two tackles for loss, an interception and a pass break up...led the team with three forced fumbles... Best game came against Saint Anselm (11/8) when he had five tackles and two forced fumbles....Opened up his career with six tackles, one for a two-yard loss, and a broken pass against West Chester (9/6)...Against LIU Post (9/13), recorded his first collegiate interception, a 21-yard loss.
HIGH SCHOOL: First Team All-State selection by the New York State Sports Writers Association…Named to the First Team All-Section and All-Hudson Valley by MSG Varsity…Helped lead Somers to the Section I Championship and named the game’s MVP…Also a member of the basketball and lacrosse teams for Tuskers.
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2015: Played in all 11 games for the Chargers…Finished third on the team in total tackles with 72, including 31 solo stops…Added 2.5 tackles for loss, one sack and two pass break ups…Opened the season with his first double digit tackle game with 12, including five solo, against Slippery Rock (9/5)…Finished with at least two tackles in every game…Set a career-high with 14 tackles, seven solo and seven assisted, against LIU Post (10/24)…His only sack came against rival Southern Connecticut State and resulted in a six yard loss.
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SENIOR | 6-2 | 200 LUMBERTON, N.J. | HOLY CROSS 2015: Made appearances in seven games.
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2014: Appeared in one game against Merrimack College (10/25) where he had one carry for three yards. 2013: Did not see game action. HIGH SCHOOL: A Second Team All-Conference quarterback as a senior…Also a Second Team All-Conference performer in track and field in 2011.
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PERSONAL: Son of Phyllis Shelton…Twin brother Collin is also on the team…Has an older brother Jared and younger sister Kennedy.
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COLLIN HILL SENIOR | 6-2 | 195 LUMBERTON, N.J. | RANCOCAS VALLEY REGIONAL 2015: Appeared in 10 games for the Chargers.
2013: Did not see game action. HIGH SCHOOL: A three-sport student-athlete at Rancocas Valley… An Honor Roll student.
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2014: Appeared in all 11 games for the Chargers. Made seven catches for 53 yards...Added one tackle on special teams...Best game came against Assumption (11/15) where he caught four passes for 29 yards.
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PERSONAL: Son of Phyllis Shelton…Twin brother Logan is also on the team…Has an older brother Jared and younger sister Kennedy.
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JUNIOR | 5-8 | 165 STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. | TOTTENVILLE 2015: Appeared in all 11 games for the Chargers…Finished fifth on the team with 24 receptions for 236 receiving yards and two touchdowns… Collected at least one catch in all 11 games, setting a career-high with 49 yards on four catches against Assumption (10/9)…Also matched that high of four catches on two other occasions against Stonehill (10/17) and Saint Anselm (11/7), also finishing with 40-plus yards in both games…First collegiate touchdown came against Saint Anselm when he opened the scoring in the game with a 13-yard catch that capped off an 11-play, 84-yard first quarter drive.
HIGH SCHOOL: Named to the First Team All-City and the All-City AllStar Team…Played in the Empire Challenge All-Star game between New York City and Long Island…Also a member of the Pirates basketball and track & field teams. PERSONAL: Son of Bindu Quinn…Has three brothers, Shane, Damien and Daniel.
2014: Did not see game action.
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SENIOR | 6-2 | 230 EVERETT, MASS. | EVERETT 2013: Saw playing time in nine games for the Chargers...Totaled six tackles on the season...Best game came against Southern Connecticut State (10/25), where he registered two solo tackles. HIGH SCHOOL: As a senior, selected to the All-State Team by the Boston Herald and ESPN...Also a Greater Boston League All Star selection as a junior and senior...Team went undefeated both junior and senior seasons...Served as a student ambassador at Everett High School.
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PERSONAL: Son of Patrick Jonathas and Audege Mercedat...Brother 2014: Started all 11 games for the Chargers…Racked up 34 tackles with Sherwood also played on the UNH football team...One other brother, 20 of them being solo...Among his 34 tackles, 6.5 went for loss, a total Jaheim and one sister Shenika. of 32 yards, tied for second most on the team...Added four sacks, one forced fumble and a fumble recovery...Two of his four sacks resulted in nine yard losses...Best game came against Stonehill College (10/4) where he collected a career-high six tackles, one for tackle loss and a fumble recovery.
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2015: Played in all 11 games for the Chargers, starting in nine…Accumulated 24 tackles, including 10 solo stops…Added 5.5 tackles for 13 yards lost, one forced fumble and two sacks…Finished three games with a season-high four tackles…The first came against rival Southern Connecticut State (9/25) with all four tackles solo stops… Three of those tackles went for loss, a total of eight yards, including a pair of sacks that equaled six yards lost…Added four total tackles each against Pace (10/31) and Assumption (11/14) in the Northeast-10 Championship game.
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LEMAR THOMAS
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SENIOR | 5-9 | 195 HACKENSACK, N.J. | HACKENSACK 2015: Appeared in 10 games for the Chargers…Third on the team with 254 rushing yards to go with one rushing touchdown…Added 40 receiving yards on four receptions…Finished three games with double digit rushing attempts, the first of which came against AIC (9/19) and led to 46 yards…Best game came against Saint Anselm (11/7) where a season-high 13 attempts led to 88 yards and one touchdown, which came on a five yard dash in the fourth quarter. 2014: Northeast-10 Rookie of the Year...Northeast-10 Conference All-Rookie Team...Played in nine games for the Chargers, gaining 334 yards on 67 carries...Crossed the goal line six times, while also recording three receptions for 31 yards...Best game came against LIU Post (9/13) where he carried the ball nine times for a career-high 89 yards and a touchdown…His first collegiate touchdown in that game came as the opening score as he ran for a season-long 59 yards to cap off a five play, 99-yard drive...carried the ball a season-high 17 times
against Stonehill (10/4), totaling 49 yards and a pair of touchdowns… His first touchdown against the Skyhawks tied the game and forced overtime, while he also scored the game-winner on a one yard run… Also finished with a pair of touchdowns against Saint Anselm, one on the ground and one in the air…Added touchdowns against Merrimack (10/25) and Pace (11/1). 2013: Did not see game action. HIGH SCHOOL: 2012 Second Team All-League…In track and field, a First Team All-County sprinter as a senior…Owns the Hackensack program record in the 4x100m relay…An Honor Roll student…Member of a youth guidance group called Men of Excellence. PERSONAL: Son of Lennox Thomas and Tresha Burrell…Has a sister, Lennae.
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SENIOR | 5-8 | 160 SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS | EARL WARREN
2014: Appeared in eight games...Finished with four tackles. 2013: Did not see game action.
HIGH SCHOOL: Two-time All-Northside Independent School District performer…A starter on a 2012 District Championship Team…Also won a District Championship as a member of the junior varsity squad in 2011…Also competed in varsity basketball and track and field… Member of the bowling team and chess club…Winner of an English Elite Award…Invited to join Mu Alpha Theta (Mathematics Honor Society)...Member of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes. PERSONAL: Son of Charles and Edith Mercer…Has an older brother, Charles.
2016 PLAYERS
2015: Northeast-10 Conference Commissioner’s Honor Roll…Appeared in seven games…Recorded 17 tackles, including two for a loss…Best game was against Saint Anselm (10/7) where he compiled his first double digit tackle game with 10 including both of his tackles for loss, a total of 11 yards lost.
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ANDRE ANDERSON
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SENIOR | 5-8 | 195 NEW HAVEN, CONN. | JAMES HILLHOUSE 2015: Northeast-10 Conference Most Valuable Player…Northeast-10 All-Conference First Team Offense…New Haven Chargers Male Athlete of the Year…USA College Football All-America First Team…D2football. com All-America Honorable Mention…NCAA Division II Conference Commissioner’s Association All East Region First Team…Don Hansen Football Gazette All-Super Region One First Team…New England Football Writers All-New England Team…Led the Chargers and the NE-10 and was 10th in NCAA DII with 1,150 rushing yards…Led the conference with 14 rushing touchdowns…Fourth on the team with 24 receptions for 236 yards and a receiving touchdown…Set a school and conference single-game record with 319 rushing yards against Saint Anselm (11/7)…Those 319 yards came on 32 carriers while he also scored three touchdowns, including back-to-back scores to end the third quarter and open the fourth…Added 100 or more rushing yards in three other games…Also scored three rushing touchdowns against rival Southern Connecticut State (9/25) when he finished with 162 yards on 16 carries…Opened the season with 80 yards on the ground and 78 yards in the air as he completed the longest receiving touchdown of the season against Slippery Rock (9/5)…Finished four games with a run of 50 yards or more, including a season long run of 71 yards against The Rock…Closed out the season with 310 kickoff return yards, including a 90-yard touchdown return against LIU Post (10/24), the longest run of his career.
2014: Played in nine games for the Chargers while making one start... Second on the team in rushing yards, accumulating 518 yards on 83 carries for an average of 6.2 yards per carry...Posted a season-long run of 88 yards against Merrimack (10/25)...Led the team with 10 touchdowns and 60 total points...Finished four games with two touchdowns a piece...Also added 24 receptions for 180 yards, with the longest a 26 yard catch against West Chester (9/6)...His best game came against Assumption (9/20), where he carried the ball 12 times for his first 100plus yard game, finishing with 105 yards and a pair of touchdowns. 2013: Played in 10 games for the Chargers...Registered a total of 213 yards rushing on 29 attempts with two touchdowns...Recorded 94 yards receiving on five catches...Best game came against Assumption (11/16), where he rushed for 55 yards on nine attempts. HIGH SCHOOL: A two-time First Team All-State performer in football and basketball…Most Valuable Player of the 2012 Class M State Championship Game…Won two state championships in football and one in basketball…2012-13 New Haven Register Athlete of the Year. PERSONAL: Son of Gary Gates and Tenique Anderson…Has an older brother, Gary, and a sister Tenique.
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SENIOR | 5-10 | 190 EDISON, N.J. | EDISON
2015: Northeast-10 Conference Commissioner’s Honor Roll…Played in eight games for the Chargers, recording 12 total tackles…Best game was against Stonehill (10/17) where he accumulated a career-high five total tackles, including three solo tackles.
HIGH SCHOOL: A second team all-county defensive back and third team all-county on offense in 2012…Amassed 504 rushing yards, 351 receiving yards, eight touchdowns, 39 tackles and an interception as a senior.
2013: Did not see game action.
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2014: Played in seven games for the Chargers accumulating three PERSONAL: Son of Peter and Zina Dunn. tackles...Blocked a punt that led to a touchdown against LIU Post (9/13).
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SOPHOMORE | 5-10 | 200 KINGSTON, N.Y. | KINGSTON 2015: Northeast-10 Conference Commissioner’s Honor Roll…Did not see game action. HIGH SCHOOL: All-Section member…Selected for Section Nine AllStar Game…All-Section Athletic Academic Scholar Award…Honor Roll member…Student Government…Harvard Model United Nations member…Also competed in baseball. PERSONAL: Son of Kim and Steve Ryan…Two brothers, Stefan and Sebastian.
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SENIOR | 5-11 | 210 CAMDEN, N.J. | PAUL VI
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2015: Appeared in four games…Collected one tackle against Bentley HIGH SCHOOL: All-State, All-South Jersey and All-Conference in (9/11). 2012...Won a conference championship in 2010...Won a state sectional championship in the long jump in 2012...All-Conference in track and 2014: Appeared in 10 games...Collected 9 tackles, a half tackle for field in 2012. loss and a half sack...Best game came against Bentley (9/27), where he finished with five tackles, including one for loss, and a half sack. PERSONAL: Son of Safiyah and Greg Pease Sr....Has a brother, Rashaun El-amin, and two sisters, Latifah El-amin and Jazmin Pease...Related to 2013: Did not see game action. NFL players Kalil Glaud, Brandon Jones and Jason Avant.
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SOPHOMORE | 6-4 | 205 CAMBRIDGE, MASS. | CAMBRIDGE RINDGE AND LATIN 2015: Did not see game action.
HIGH SCHOOL: A member of the Falcons football and track & field teams…Won the Massachusetts state championship during the indoor track & field season, while also earning All-Scholastic honors on the track. PERSONAL: Son of Godson and Grace Anosike…Has a brother, Obi and five sisters, Ada, Ogo, Amara, Ona and Ebere.
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SENIOR | 6-1 | 167 AMHERST, N.Y. | AMHERST CENTRAL 2015: Appeared in one game.
2013: Became the starting field goal kicker when he made his first start against Southern Connecticut State (10/25), where he totaled 10 points making four PATs and two field goals...Finished the season making 17-of-20 PATs and 4-of-5 field goals for 29 points...Kicked a season long 40 yard field goal against Assumption (11/16).
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HIGH SCHOOL: First Team All-Amherst Bee as a senior…Owns the Amherst record for PATs made in a season (19) and PAT percentage 2014: Appeared in eight games for the Chargers...Finished the season in a season (19/22, 86.3 percent) and a career (29/32, 90.6 percent). five-of-seven in field goal attempts...Longest field goal of the season was his first of the year, 37 yards against Bentley (9/27)...Made 29-of-31 PERSONAL: Son of Jeffrey and Lori Roberts…Has a younger sister, PAT attempts, totaling 44 points on the season. Amanda.
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SOPHOMORE | 5-10 | 187 MOUNT LAUREL, N.J. | HOLY CROSS 2015: Northeast-10 Conference Commissioner’s Honor Roll…Did not see game action. HIGH SCHOOL: A first team All-Conference running back at Holy Cross High School...Named First Team All-County, while leading the Lancers to a pair of Liberty Division Championships and two state semi-final appearances...Invited to play in the Adam Taliaferro All-Star game. PERSONAL: Son of Christopher and Michelle Liggio...Has one brother, Nicholas, and one sister, Jacquelyn...Uncle, Anthony, played in the Cleveland Indians farm system...Cousin, Vince, played for the Philadelphia Stars in the USFL.
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JUNIOR | 6-0 | 180 NORTH MASSAPEQUA, N.Y. | PLAINEDGE | BUFFALO STATE HIGH SCHOOL: Played Baseball, Soccer and Basketball for the Plainedge Red Devils…Football Special Teams Player of the Year… All-County Baseball…2x All-County Soccer…Received Athlete Scholastic Award PERSONAL: Son of Daniel and Joan Stock…One brother, Donald… Three cousins played Division I lacrosse at Saint John’s, Loyola and Harvard
2016 PLAYERS
2015: Northeast-10 All-Conference Second Team…Named to the Northeast-10 Conference Commissioner’s Honor Roll…Played in all 11 games for the Chargers…Finished the season 7-for-10 in field goal attempts, including a career-long of 43 yards…Included in his seven field goals was the game-winning kick with two seconds remaining against Bentley (9/11)…Punted 48 times for an average 38.17 yards per punt…Made 37 out of 40 extra point attempts…Recorded a total of 58 points during the season.
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2015: Northeast-10 Conference Commissioner’s Honor Roll…Appeared in one game for the Chargers.
2013: Did not see game action. HIGH SCHOOL: All-Greater Middlesex Conference and Honorable Mention All-County as a senior…Earned the team’s Most Improved Player Award as a junior…Also captained his basketball team and was named the squad’s Most Improved Player as a sophomore…Played varsity baseball…National Honor Society member. PERSONAL: Son of Robert and Karen Cudjoe…Has a younger sister, Kira.
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JUNIOR | 5-10 | 185 BUFFALO, N.Y. | SAINT JOSEPH’S COLLEGIATE
PERSONAL: Son of Basil Davis and Audrey Dintino…Has a brother, Cam and a sister, Marley.
2016 OUTLOOK
2014: Played in 10 games for the Chargers, while making 10 tackles and recovering a blocked punt for a touchdown...Best defensive games came against Bentley (9/27) and Pace (11/1), where he finished with two tackles each...His lone score of the season came against LIU Post (9/13) when he recovered a blocked punt and ran it in from 10 yards outs...Also returned one kickoff for 19 yards.
HIGH SCHOOL: Played for the Marauders of Saint Joseph’s Collegiate Institute…Also a member of the Marauders lacrosse team…Named to the academic honor roll.
2016 PLAYERS
2015: Dean’s List…Northeast-10 Commissioner’s Honor Roll…Played in all 11 games for the Chargers…Finished with a career-high 37 tackles, including 20 solo stops…Added two interceptions and three pass break ups…Opened up the season with a season-best six tackles and a pair of interceptions against Slippery Rock (9/5)…Combined for 33 return yards on the pair of pick offs…Finished with at least one tackle in all 11 games…Added five or more on two additional occasions, against AIC (9/19) and in the Northeast-10 Conference Championship game against Assumption (11/14).
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SOPHOMORE | 5-9 | 195 PERTH AMBOY, N.J. | PERTH AMBOY 2015: Northeast-10 Conference Commissioner’s Honor Roll…Did not see game action. HIGH SCHOOL: Third Team All-Division…Also competed in Basketball and Track & Field…National Honor Society member. PERSONAL: Son of Channon and Crystal Johnson…Two brothers, Siix and Channon and one sister, Crystal…Uncle, Drew Pearson played 11 seasons with the Dallas Cowboys, racking up 7,822 yards and 48 touchdowns in his career.
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C.J. FITZPATRICK JUNIOR | 6-1 | 225 PEARL RIVER, N.Y. | SAINT JOSEPH REGIONAL 2015: Dean’s List…Northeast-10 Conference Commissioner’s Honor Roll…Appeared in all 11 games with the Chargers…Recorded 17 total tackles, including 7 solo stops…Best game came against AIC (9/19) where he finished with a career-high eight tackles.
HIGH SCHOOL: Named Second Team All-Conference in both football and track…Set a school record as part of the 4x100-meter relay team… Also a member of the Green Knights basketball team.
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PERSONAL: Son of Conrad and Ann Fitzpatrick…Has two sisters, Ceire and Ceili.
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GRADUATE STUDENT | 6-2 | 230 BALTIMORE, MD. | GILMAN | PITTSBURGH 2015: Northeast-10 Conference Commissioner’s Honor Roll…Played in all 11 games for the Chargers…Recorded 33 tackles, including 16 solo…Added one tackle for loss, two forced fumbles and one fumble recovery…Finished back-to-back games with a career-high seven tackles against LIU Post (10/24) and Pace (10/31)…Closed out the season with five or more tackles in the last four games…Forced a fumble against Assumption (10/9) and recovered a fumble against Merrimack (10/3). PRIOR TO NEW HAVEN: Spent two seasons at Pittsburgh…Named to the Big East All-Academic Team in 2012.
HIGH SCHOOL: Recorded 71 tackles as a senior…Maryland Big School All-State and Private School All-State Second Team…Baltimore Sun All-Metro…All-MIAA…Led team to 10-1 record and A-Conference Championship as a senior…Chesapeake Bowl and Maryland Crab Bowl selection…Also wrestled and ran track…Served as class secretary… Awarded certificate for study in mathematics. PERSONAL: Stepson of Charles and Denise Bellamy…has one brother.
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GRADUATE STUDENT | 6-0 | 242 CALDWELL, N.J. | JAMES CALDWELL 2014: Northeast-10 Conference First Team Defense…First Team All-New England…Daktronics First team All-Super Region…College Football USA First team All-Super Region…Don Hansen All-Super Region…Greater New Haven Defensive Player of the Year…College Football USA All-American Honorable Mention…Started all 11 games for the Chargers while recording a conference leading 133 tackles, 7.5 tackles for loss, 1.5 sacks, two forced fumbles, one fumble recovery and an interception while also recording three pass break ups…Finished eight games with double-digit tackles, including closing out the season with 10 or more in the final four games…Ended the season with a season-high 21 tackles against Assumption (11/15)…Lone interception came against Stonehill (10/4) and was run back 17 yards, while he also finished that game with 12 tackles.
HIGH SCHOOL: Three-time All-Super Essex Conference First Team selection…Two-time New Jersey Super 100 All-State Team selection and All-Essex County selection…Team captain and MVP as a senior… Member of the honor roll.
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2013: Played in all 11 games for the Chargers…Tallied 17 solo tackles and 25 assists for a total of 42 tackles…Best game came against LIU Post (9/28), where he registered 11 tackles.
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2015: Northeast-10 Conference Defensive Player of the Year…Northeat-10 All-Conference First Team Defense…Joseph P. Zabilski Award Recipient, honoring New England’s top offensive and defensive players from Division II and III…Finalist for Cliff Harris Award which recognizes the nation’s top small college defensive player…USA College Football First Team All-America…Don Hansen Football Gazette First Team All-America Defense…D2Football.com All-America Honorable Mention…Don Hansen Football Gazette All-Super Region One First Team Defense…NCAA Division II Conference Commissioner’s Association All-East Region First Team…New England Football Writers Division II/ III All-New England Team…Northeast-10 Conference Commissioner’s Honor Roll…Led the Chargers with a school and Northeast-10 record 160 tackles, sixth most in NCAA Division II, including 51 solo stops… Also added team-best three interceptions, two forced fumbles, one fumble recovery, 13.5 tackles for 60 yards lost, five sacks and two pass break ups…Finished all but two games with double-digit tackles, including three 20-plus tackle outings…Set a career-high with 25 tackles against Merrimack (10/3), including four tackles for a total of 27 yards lost…Matched that career-high against Saint Anselm (11/7), setting the single season record and the single game record with 21 assisted tackles...Also in that game finished with two tackles for loss, a sack and an interception ran back for 48 yards…Closed out the season with a 54-yard return on an interception in the Northeast-10 Championship game against Assumption (11/14).
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DEFENSIVE BACK SOPHOMORE | 5-10 | 195 FLUSHING, N.Y. | BAYSIDE 2015: Appeared in three games for the Chargers.
PERSONAL: Son of Hakeem Okerayi and Esther Ifia…One brother, Michael.
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HIGH SCHOOL: Played for the Commodores of Bayside High School... All-Conference selection.
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KEVIN ROBINSON SOPHOMORE | 5-11 | 205 EAST ORANGE, N.J. | MONTCLAIR 2015: Northeast-10 Conference Commissioner’s Honor Roll…Did not see game action.
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HIGH SCHOOL: First Team All-Division following his senior season with the Montclair Mounties...Selected to the Super 100 All-State Football Team by the New Jersey Football Coaches Association...Second Team Group 5 All-State by the Star Ledger...Set a school record for most career tackles with 303...Helped lead the Mounties to the North Group 1 State Championship in 2012, 2013 and 2014...Selected to play in the Paul Robeson All-Star game and named MVP.
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PERSONAL: Son of Kevin and Theresa Robinson...One younger sister, Brielle.
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GRADUATE STUDENT | 6-3 | 290 ORANGE, CONN. | TORRINGTON | IOWA 2015: USA College Football Second Team All-America Defense… Northeast-10 Second Team All-Conference Defense…Northeast-10 Conference Commissioner’s Honor Roll…Finished fourth on the team in total tackles with 65, including 20 solo…Added eight tackles that led to 41 yards lost, both second most on the team…Chipped in 2.5 sacks, one pass break up, one forced fumble and one fumble recovered…Completed eight games with five or more tackles including a career-high 12 in Northeast-10 Championship game against Assumption (11/14)…Added two tackles for a total of seven yards lost against the Greyhounds…Finished just shy of double digit tackles against AIC (9/19) with nine total, including 2.5 for a total of 23 yards lost and a sack for a loss of nine yards…Also forced and recovered a fumble against the Yellow Jackets.
PRIOR TO NEW HAVEN: Transferred to New Haven from Iowa where he played one season of football in 2014…Received Team Leader Award for special teams in 2011. HIGH SCHOOL: Served as team captain as a senior…Walter Camp Team selection as a senior…Played in 13th Annual Governors Cup All-Star game…Two-time First Team All-State…Two-team First Team All-Conference…Recorded 70 tackles and nine sacks as a senior…Also competed in wrestling, winning the 250-pound Class L State Championship with a 42-5 overall record. PERSONAL: Son of Timmy Tsopanides and Darlene Tsopanides.
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STEPHEN ROSSI SENIOR | 5-11 | 280 WYCKOFF, N.J. | RAMAPO 2015: Appeared in 10 games for the Chargers…Was part of an offensive line that allowed just 10 sacks…Finished the season with one tackle which came against LIU Post (10/24).
2013: Did not see game action. HIGH SCHOOL: Second team all-league on both the offensive and defensive lines in 2012…Also a member of the track and field team.
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PERSONAL: Son of Christopher and Jeanine Rossi…Twin brother, Matthew, is also on the team…Has an older sister Alexa and younger twin sisters Christina and Amanda.
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2014: Appeared in all 11 games for the Chargers.
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SENIOR | 5-10 | 260 WYCKOFF, N.J. | RAMAPO 2015: Appeared in seven games…Finished with seven total tackles, in- HIGH SCHOOL: A first team all-league honoree on the offensive line cluding two solo stops and one tackle for loss…Best game was against as a senior…Also a member of the track and field team. Pace (10/31) where he finished with three total tackles. PERSONAL: Son of Christopher and Jeanine Rossi…Twin brother, 2014: Appeared in eight games, starting six…Amassed 21 tackles Stephen, is also on the team…Has an older sister Alexa and younger including 5.5 tackles for loss and three sacks…Had an interception twin sisters Christina and Amanda. against Pace (11/1)…Best game came against Merrimack (10/25) when he had four tackles, two tackles for loss and a sack. 2013: Did not see game action.
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CHRISTIAN SULLIVAN SOPHOMORE | 6-2 | 252 STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. | TOTTENVILLE 2015: Northeast-10 Conference Commissioner’s Honor Roll…Appeared in one game for the Chargers.
PERSONAL: Son of Michael and Donna Sullivan…Two brothers, Michael and Brandt…Michael was drafted by the Cincinnati Reds as a left-handed pitcher.
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HIGH SCHOOL: Staten Island All-Star and Fuggazi Bowl selection… All-Borough Team…All-New York City and New York State selection… Boomer Esiason Empire Challenge member…Tallied 52 tackles and 11 sacks.
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SOPHOMORE | 6-2 | 275 CEDARHURST, N.Y. | LAWRENCE 2015: Did not see game action. HIGH SCHOOL: Two-time team captain…Four-time Nassau County Champion…Three-time Long Island Champion…Two-time All-County Finalist…First Team Long Island and All-State…Al Martine Award finalist…Also played basketball, lacrosse and competed in track & field… Senior Class President. PERSONAL: Son of Mahmut and Ela Mavruk…One brother, Akil and one sister, Lina.
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DAN IANNONE SOPHOMORE | 6-3 | 280 MALTON, N.J. | CHEROKEE 2015: Appeared in all 11 games for the Chargers…Part of an offensive line that allowed only 10 sacks.
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PERSONAL: Son of Chris and Ken...Has one older brother, Nick...Father played college football at Kutztown and Millersville and two years of semi-professional ball...Brother played football at Wesley College.
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HIGH SCHOOL: Named All-State and First Team All-Conference in 2014, All-County and All-South Jersey in 2013 and 2014...Was listed among New Jersey’s Top 100 players in 2014...Received the Iron Chief Award for weight lifting accomplishments...Helped lead Cherokee to back-to-back South Jersey Group 5 State Championships in 2013 and 2014...Selected to play in the Adam Taliaferro All-Star game...Named to the Honor Roll all four years.
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SENIOR | 6-3 | 285 TOMS RIVER, N.J. | CENTRAL 2015: Northeast-10 Conference Commissioner’s Honor Roll…Appeared in four games…Was part of an offensive line that allowed only 10 sacks. 2014: Northeast-10 Conference Commissioner’s Honor Roll…Did not see game action. HIGH SCHOOL: An Academic All-Shore athlete...A member of the Golden Eagles track and field teams…Also a member of the National Honor Society, the drama club and the schools news network.
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PERSONAL: Son of Daryl and Carol Jackson...Has one sister, Daria and one brother, Xavier.
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GAVIN DOWD SOPHOMORE | 6-4 | 315 WILSTON PARK, N.Y. | HERRICKS 2015: Did not see game action.
PERSONAL: Son of Kevin and Beth Dowd...Has two older brothers, Ted and Will and one younger brother, Nate...Great uncle, Fred Swendsen, played football at Notre Dame and was drafted by the Buffalo Bills.
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HIGH SCHOOL: Two-time team captain and three year starter for the Herricks Highlanders...All-Nassau County Honorable Mention in 2014... Selected to play in the New York State Coaches Association Upstate versus Downstate All-Star game and the NUC New York versus New Jersey All-Star game...Named offensive MVP...Named Top District Offensive Lineman in 2013 and 2014...Also played basketball and lacrosse.
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SENIOR | 6-3 | 285 WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. | ARCHBISHOP STEPINAC 2015: Played in all 11 games for the Chargers…Was part of an offensive line that allowed only 10 sacks.
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2014: Appeared in 10 games for the Chargers, making two starts. 2013: Did not see game action HIGH SCHOOL: All-Catholic League and Second Team All-Borough honoree in 2012…Honorable Mention All-State…Team captain as a senior…Invited to play in the Senior Bowl…Started on an undefeated championship team in 2010…Also played lacrosse.
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SENIOR | 6-5 | 305 TRUMBULL, CONN. | TRUMBULL 2013: All-Northeast-10 Conference Second Team…Northeast-10 Conference All-Rookie Team...Started all 11 games for the Chargers... Member of an offensive line that helped rack up the highest scoring offense in the NE-10 with 40.6 points per game. HIGH SCHOOL: Named to the All-State First Team as a senior and the Hearst Connecticut Newspapers All-Star Team...Also an All-Conference First Team selection in 2011...Member of the football, track and field and wrestling team at Trumbull High School.
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2014: Northeast-10 Conference Co-Offensive Lineman of the Year… PERSONAL: Son of Craig and Gail Voytek...Two brothers, Eric and Alex, Northeast-10 Conference First Team…Don Hansen Football Gazette All- and one sister, Stephanie. Super Region One…Daktronics All-Super Region One…BSN All-Super Region Third Team…Started all 11 games for the Chargers.
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2015: Northeast-10 Conference Offensive Lineman of the Year… Northeast-10 All-Conference First Team Offense…USA College Football First Team All-America Offense…D2Football.com Second Team All-America…Don Hansen Football Gazette All-America Honorable Mention…Don Hansen Football Gazette All-Super Region One First Team Offense…NCAA Division II Conference Commissioner’s Association All-East Region Team…New England Football Writers Division II/III All-New England Team…Played in all 11 games for the Charges…Was part of an offensive line that allowed only 10 sacks.
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SOPHOMORE | 6-4 | 300 GANSEVOORT, N.Y. | SOUTH GLENS FALLS 2015: Did not see game action. HIGH SCHOOL: Three-year varsity starter at defensive end...Finished with over 50 tackles...Named to the Section 2 All-Star Team...Received the New York State Scholar Athlete Award. PERSONAL: Son of Steven and Jill Shill…One sister, Lauren.
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SENIOR | 6-6 | 310 ROCHESTER, N.Y. | RUSH HENRIETTA 2015: USA College Football First Team All-America Offense…Northeast-10 All-Conference Second Team Offense…Northeast-10 Conference Commissioner’s Honor Roll…Appeared in all 11 games for the Chargers…Was part of an offensive line that allowed only 10 sacks.
2014: Northeast-10 Conference All-Rookie Team…Northeast-10 Conference Commissioner’s Honor Roll…Started all 11 games for the PERSONAL: Son of Scott Leubner and Milagros Concepcion…Has an Chargers. older sister, Emily. 2013: Did not see game action.
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HIGH SCHOOL: Won a pair of Section V Titles as well as an NYS Championship…2012 First Team All-County, All-Greater Rochester and Second Team All-State…Also competed as a thrower on the track and field team…An Honor Roll student…National Honor Society and Music Honor Society member.
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SENIOR | 6-4 | 300 BALLSTON LAKE, N.Y. | BURNT HILLS-BALLSTON LAKE 2015: Northeast-10 Conference Commissioner’s Honor Roll…Started all 11 games for the Chargers…Recorded two solo tackles…Was part of an offensive line that allowed only 10 sacks. 2014: Appeared in all 11 games for the Chargers, starting nine. 2013: Did not see game action. HIGH SCHOOL: First Team All-Section and Fourth Team All-State…Won a state championship in 2012…Also played varsity basketball…Earned High Honors…Member of the Future Business Leaders of America. PERSONAL: Son of William and Marilyn Fisher…Has two brothers, William and Kyle.
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MARCELLUS MORRIS SOPHOMORE | 6-2 | 187 TRENTON, N.J. | THE PENNINGTON SCHOOL 2015: Northeast-10 Conference Commissioner’s Honor Roll…Did not see game action.
PERSONAL: Son of Gary and Karen Morris…One brother, Nick and one sister, Camryn.
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HIGH SCHOOL: Metropolitan Independent Football All-League First Team…Sunshine Bowl All-Star team…Also played basketball and lacrosse…perfect attendance in high school.
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SOPHOMORE | 6-4 | 235 EAST GRANBY, CONN. | EAST GRANBY 2015: Dean’s List…Northeast-10 Conference Commissioner’s Honor Roll…Did not see game action.
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HIGH SCHOOL: All-Pequot Conference selection as a senior…Also competed in basketball and baseball…Math League member.
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PERSONAL: Son of Peter and Shirley Lareau…Two sisters, Natalie and Paige.
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JUNIOR | 6-6 | 210 FREEPORT, N.Y. | FREEPORT 2015: Appeared in seven games for the Chargers. 2014: Did not see game action.
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HIGH SCHOOL: Named All-County honorable mention and AllConference academic team...Threw for over 2,300 yards and nearly 20 touchdowns…Also a member of the Red Devils basketball and lacrosse teams…Member of the National Honor Society. PERSONAL: Son of Zachary and LaVette Hooks…Has a brother, Zachary and a twin sister Deja.
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SOPHOMORE | 6-3 | 270 BUFFALO, N.Y. | SAINT JOSEPH COLLEGIATE | CINCINNATI 2015: Northeast-10 Conference Commissioner’s Honor Roll…Played in 10 games for the Chargers…Caught one pass against Stonehill (10/17), a two-yard touchdown for his first career score.
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PRIOR TO NEW HAVEN: Transferred to New Haven from Cincinnati where he did not see game action.
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HIGH SCHOOL: Saw time at tight end, quarterback, fullback, offensive and defensive line, linebacker and special teams…tallied 109 yards through the air and two touchdowns…249 yards receiving and three touchdowns…recorded 50 tackles on defense.
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SENIOR | 6-3 | 240 BROOKLYN, N.Y. | XAVERIAN
2014: Started all 11 games for the Chargers…Caught 11 passes for 60 yards and two touchdowns…Best game came against Saint Anselm (11/8) when he had three receptions for 24 yards and a touchdown. 2013: Did not see game action.
HIGH SCHOOL: A two-time All-League and All-City honoree…Racked up 490 receiving yards with five touchdowns in 2012…Selected to play in the Boomer Esiason All-Star Game. PERSONAL: Son of William and Angelique Badyna…Has four brothers: Williams, Sonny, Joseph and Michael.
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2015: Started all 11 games for the Chargers…Caught nine passes for 71 yards and a touchdown…Finished with a season-high three catches for 25 yards against Bentley (9/11)…Lone touchdown came against LIU Post (10/24) where he finished with 34 yards on a pair of catches, including a season-long haul of 20 yards for the score.
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SENIOR | 6-3 | 258 PISCATAWAY, N.J. | PISCATAWAY 2015: Northeast-10 Conference Commissioner’s Honor Roll…Ap- HIGH SCHOOL: Played both football and basketball for the Chiefs of peared in two games for the Chargers and recorded one tackle, which Piscataway High School...Member of the 2010 and 2011 State Chamcame against Slippery Rock (9/5). pionship teams.
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2014: Northeast-10 Conference Commissioner’s Honor Roll…Ap- PERSONAL: Son of Kevin and Denise Rodd. peared in all 11 games for the Chargers, starting five…Recorded 16 tackles and two quarterback hurries…Best game came against Assumption (9/20) when he had four tackles and a quarterback hurry. 2013: Made an appearance in two games for the Chargers...Played against Pace (9/14) and Bentley (11/09) where he rallied one tackle.
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2012: Fall 2012 Northeast-10 Commissioner’s Honor Roll...Did not see game action.
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SENIOR | 6-3 | 240 BRIDGEPORT, CONN. | NOTRE DAME 2015: Appeared in 10 games for the Chargers…Finished with 19 tackles, including six solo tackles…Added 1.5 tackles for loss and one pass break up…Best game came against AIC (9/19) where he recorded five tackles.
HIGH SCHOOL: Named First Team All-Southwest Conference and the Lancers Most Valuable Player...Member of the Connecticut National Guard All-Star Team...Recorded 80 total tackles with five sacks...Forced a fumble as well...Also on the Notre Dame basketball team.
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2014: Northeast-10 Conference Commissioner’s Honor Roll…Ap- PERSONAL: Son of Earline Newton and David Roman...One brother, peared in seven games for the Chargers…Recorded four tackles on David and a sister Jahzara. the season.
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SENIOR | 6-5 | 300 JACKSON, N.J. | JACKSON LIBERTY | TEMPLE
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2015: Northeast-10 Conference Commissioner’s Honor Roll…Appeared in five games…Finished with 10 total tackles including a half tackle for loss…Opened the season with three tackles against Slippery Rock (9/5)…Best game came against LIU Post (10/24) when he totaled six stops, including the tackle for loss.
HIGH SCHOOL: Played on the defensive and offensive lines at Jackson Liberty HS…2011 first-team All-Area…2011 Academic All-Shore honoree…Led team in sacks, tackles for loss, fumbles, and fumble recoveries…Played in the 2011 North-South All-Star Game as a starter…Also participated in basketball, lacrosse, and track.
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PRIOR TO NEW HAVEN: Transferred to New Haven from Temple where PERSONAL: Son of Ngozi and Chizolu Nwobi...Has two sisters, Onyi he did not see game action. and Chimma.
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GRADUATE STUDENT | 6-3 | 240 MONROE, N.Y. | MONROE-WOODBURY
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2015: Dean’s List…Northeast-10 Conference Commissioner’s Honor HIGH SCHOOL: Played football for the Crusaders at Monroe-Woodbury. Roll…Appeared in three games for the Chargers and recorded one tackle. PERSONAL: Son of Ernst and Marie Eristil…Has a brother, Irvens and a sister, Valerie...Brother plays football at Utica College. 2014: Northeast-10 Conference Commissioner’s Honor Roll…Did not see game action.
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SENIOR | 6-4 | 280 PEMBROKE, MASS. | PEMBROKE | DEAN
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2015: Played in all 11 games for the Chargers…Accumulated 13 total tackles, including five solo stops…Added one tackle for loss and two pass break ups…Posted a season-high five tackles against AIC (9/19), including one tackle that resulted in three yards lost…Also added a pair of broken up passes against the Yellow Jackets…Closed out the regular season with two tackles against Pace (10/31) and three against Saint Anselm (11/7).
HIGH SCHOOL: An All-State and All-League selection while playing for the Titans of Pembroke High School...Named a Shriners All-Star... Also played basketball and lacrosse. PERSONAL: Son of Gerald and Roberta McCourt...Has two over brothers, Mike and Jim, and two older sisters, Megan and Liz.
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PRIOR TO NEW HAVEN: Transferred to New Haven from Dean College where he played two seasons of football…Finished with 18 tackles, including 1.5 sacks, in 2014…Totaled 20 tackles and recovered one fumble in 2013…Played in a total of 17 games while at Dean College.
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JUNIOR | 6-4 | 210 CAMBRIDGE, MASS. | SAINT CLEMENTS | NASSAU CC BEFORE NEW HAVEN: Junior College transfer from Nassau Community College where he was named a Northeast Football Conference All-Conference Third Team receiver.
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HIGH SCHOOL: Played football and basketball for the Anchors of Saint Clement High School in Medford, Mass....Named to the ESPN Boston All-State team for both football and basketball...As a senior on the football field received All-Conference and Central Catholic League Offensive Player of the Year accolades and was named to the Shriner’s North All-Star Team...Named to All-Scholastic Team by the Boston Globe and Boston Herald.
FRESHMAN | 5-10 | 200 PERKASIE, PA. | PENNRIDGE
PERSONAL: Son of Chanel Balmer.
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HIGH SCHOOL: Played four years of football while also running track and playing basketball at Pennridge high school...Helped lead the Rams to a conference championship as a freshman as well as making a state playoff run...Won three division titles as a member of the basketball team while qualifying for the state championships in the 100m hurdles on the track.
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PERSONAL: Son of O’Neil Bruce and Marsha Robinson...Has four brothers and two sisters.
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GRADUATE STUDENT | 6-0 | 233 JACKSONVILLE, N.C. | NORTHSIDE | ELON BEFORE NEW HAVEN: Played three seasons of football at Elon...One of three players named to Colonial Athletic Association All-Conference teams, earning a spot on the second team...In 2015, led the Phoenix and the CAA with 116 total tackles including 45 solo and 71 assisted tackles...Finished with seven tackles that resulted in 35 yards lost and added 1.5 sacks...Forced a pair of fumbles and recovered one...Closed out the season with six games registering double digit tackles, including a career-high 18 against Gardner Webb...In 2014, finished with 41 tackles including 3.5 for loss and a half sack...Closed out the 2013 season fifth on the team with 53 tackles including 2.5 for loss and recovered a team-leaidng three fumbles. HIGH SCHOOL: Earned AllCconference and All-Area accolades at Northside...Picked off one pass, forced and recovered two fumbles and tallied four sacks as a senior. PERSONAL: Son of Corey and Kapresha Mitchell.
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FRESHMAN | 5-11 | 190 MONTCLAIR, N.J. | BERGEN CATHOLIC
PERSONAL: Son of Lynn McCarthy and Jim Brown...Has one brother, Cameron.
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HIGH SCHOOL: An All-Conference and All-County honoree on the football team at Bergen Catholic High School...Also ran track and field.
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GRADUATE STUDENT | 5-6 | 170 GREENSBORO, N.C. | DEERFIELD | ELON
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BEFORE NEW HAVEN: Played three seasons of football at Elon...Finished with 343 yards on 82 attempts over 20 total games...scored his first career touchdown in 2014 when he scored on a six yard run with 3:28 remaining in the fourth quarter against New Hampshire...Careerhigh rushing yards in a game came as a freshman in 2012 when he ran for 110 yards on 15 carries against West Virginia State. HIGH SCHOOL: Played one season of football at Deerfield Academy, earning All-New England honors…Rushed for 727 yards and 10 scores in seven games…At Page High School, ran for 1,579 yards and 11 TDs in his career…East-West All-Star game participant.
FRESHMAN | 5-11 | 220 WEST MILFORD, N.J. | DEPAUL CATHOIC
PERSONAL: Son of Dave and Stacey LaVelle...Has two sisters, Samantha and Megan, and one brother, Bobby.
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HIGH SCHOOL: Played football and wrestled for the DePaul Catholic Spartans...Helped lead the football team to three state championships while also earning First Team All-County accolades...Collected over 200 tackles in a three-year span, while also scoring a pair of touchdowns as a senior - one rushing and one on a returned interception.
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PERSONAL: Son of Hiep and Trang Nguyen...Has one brother, Duy-Tan and two sisters, Jenny and April.
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FRESHMAN | 5-11 | 170 KEYPORT, N.J. | ST. JOHN VIANNEY HIGH SCHOOL: Played football at St. John Vianney High School... Helped the Lancers to their first Sectional Final in 35 years as a senior in 2015.
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FRESHMAN | 5-5 | 165 EDGEWATER, N.J. | LEONIA HIGH SCHOOL: Named First Team All-League and Third Team All-County defense as a senior at Leonia High School...Also received Honorable Mention All-League in the 100-meter dash as a member of the track and field team...Closed out his senior campaign with 955 yards on 123 attempts on the ground with 13 touchdowns...Added 384 passing yards with three touchdowns, while also chipping in for 25 total tackles and a pair of interceptions on the defensive side of the ball. PERSONAL: Son of Ortice DeSean Robinson and Nicole McDonald... has four brothers and four sisters...Brother Ortice plays basketball at Bergen Community College...Cousin Gianna Scerbo played soccer at Caldwell College.
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THE NEWCOMERS FRESHMAN | 5-7 | 165 WEST HAVEN, CONN. | WEST HAVEN
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HIGH SCHOOL: Finished his high school career at West Haven High School with 86 tackles, two forced fumbles and one fumble recovery... Also ran track for the Blue Devils, earning All-Southern Connecticut Conference and All-State accolades...Was part of a 4x100 relay team that broke the indoor and outdoor school records while also ranked first in the state and sixth in the region. PERSONAL: Son of Debra Highsmith...Has one brother and four sisters.
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AUSTIN CAFFREY FRESHMAN | 5-9 | 205 HAMPTON, CONN. | KILLINGLY
PERSONAL: Son of Chad and Betty Caffrey...Has one brother, Zachary, and one sister, Brianna.
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HIGH SCHOOL: Played football and was a member of the wrestling team at Killingly High School...Three time All-Conference linebacker... Also named Norwich Bulletin Athlete of the Year and received AllBulletin honors...Named All-State and received the Burlsworth Character Award...Was a three time All-Conference and two time All-State performer on the wrestling mat...Also medaled twice at the New England Championships and was a Middle Atlantic Wrestling Association All-American.
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SOPHOMORE | 5-9 | 175 DANVERS, MASS. | DANVERS HIGH SCHOOL: A three year varsity starter for the Falcons of Danvers, High School...Also a member of the track and field team where he was an All-State sprinter and long jumper...Placed in the top five at the New England Championships for the 55-meter dash...Holds 11 school records as a member of the track and field team. PERSONAL: Son of Melody Aquaro and John Thomas, Jr....Has one brother, Chris.
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FRESHMAN | 5-11 | 170 WEST ORANGE, N.J. | ST. PETERS PREP PERSONAL: Son of Eddie and Deidra Reaves...Has three sisters, Jhanae, Jashlyn and Idrisah.
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HIGH SCHOOL: Played football at St. Peter’s Prep.
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HIGH SCHOOL: Played football, rugby and ran track at Milton High School...Three year starter on varsity, while also serving as captain as a senior in 2015...Named a Bay State Conference All-Star after leading the defensive line in tackles, forced fumbles, fumble recoveries, interceptions and sacks as a senior. PERSONAL: Son of Tracey Nzepoume.
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GAETANO FAMIGLIETTI FRESHMAN | 5-10 | 235 GLEN COVE, N.Y. | GLEN COVE
PERSONAL: Son of Frank and Nancy Famiglietti...Has one sister, Maria.
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HIGH SCHOOL: Played football and baseball at Glen Cove High School... Named All-County, All-Long Island and All-State for football...Received the Piner Award which honors the best linebacker in Nassau County... Broke a single season school record with 124 tackles.
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FRESHMAN | 6-0 | 195 WEST HAVEN, CONN. | WEST HAVEN HIGH SCHOOL: Played football at West Haven High School...Received Scholar-Athlete honors as a junior and senior and was named to the All-Levi Jackson Team. PERSONAL: Son of Nadine and Michael Lockhart...Has five siblings, three brothers and two sisters.
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JUNIOR | 6-3 | 250 STRATFORD, CONN. | STRATFORD HIGH SCHOOL: A three-year varsity starter for the Stratford High School Red Devils...Also played on the club rugby team...Received South-West All-Conference Honorable Mention honors in 2013. PERSONAL: Son of Tim and Ellen Cox...Has four brothers...One brother, John, plays football at Springfield College.
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PERSONAL: Son of Monica and Michael Johnson...has one brother and three sisters.
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TYLER HUGHES FRESHMAN | 6-6 | 240 WADING RIVER, N.Y. | SHOREHAM-WADING RIVER
PERSONAL: Don of Lisa and Thomas Hughes...Has one brother, Brandon, and one sister, Chelsea...Both siblings played collegiately at Philadelphia University, Brandon on the basketball team and Chelsea on the volleyball team.
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HIGH SCHOOL: Helped lead the football team at Shoreham-Wading River to the Long Island Championship his junior and senior year while earning Second Team All-Division accolades as a senior...Also played lacrosse for the Wildcats.
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FRESHMAN | 6-2 | 270 THIELLS, N.Y. | NORTH ROCKLAND HIGH SCHOOL: Captained the football team at North Rockland High School as a senior...Earned All-County honors...Played in the Section One exceptional senior game...Also ran track and field for the Raiders. PERSONAL: Son of Angela and Luigi Zecchin...Has one brother, Peter, and two sisters, Sarah and Kiersten...Father played baseball at Manhattan College.
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GRADUATE STUDENT | 6-4 | 283 DUXBURY, MASS. | DUXBURY HIGH SCHOOL: Played football and basketball at Duxbury High School...Helped lead the Dragons to back-to-back undefeated seasons as a junior and senior...Named the ESPN Boston Lineman of the Year. PERSONAL: Son of Gordon Acha and Cindy Lovett... has two brothers, Noah and Joshua, and two sisters, Martha and Camille.
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HUBERT BAKOWSKI FRESHMAN | 6-4 | 275 MONTVILLE, N.J. | MONTVILLE TOWNSHIP
PERSONAL: Son of Renata Modzelewska and Robert Bakowski...Has one younger brother, Maxim.
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HIGH SCHOOL: Played football and lacrosse for the Montville Township High School Mustangs...Three year starter and captain of the football and lacrosse team...Earned Northwest Jersey Athletic Conference honorable mention honors...Received the team’s Lineman of the Year distinction...Invited to the Nike Football Camp.
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FRESHMAN | 5-10 | 185 LEDYARD, CONN. | LEDYARD HIGH SCHOOL: Played football, basketball and ran track at Ledyard High School...Twice named All-State as a running back and also received All-State honors in indoor track...All-New England in the long jump in track. PERSONAL: Son of James Clanton and Showneen Vetzel...Has two brothers and three siblings.
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GRADUATE STUDENT | 6-3 | 235 TOMS RIVER, N.J. | TOMS RIVER NORTH | ELON BEFORE NEW HAVEN: Played three seasons of football for the Elon Phoenix...Appeared in 34 total games at Elon...Finished with seven receptions. HIGH SCHOOL: Collected second-team Ocean Offense honors from the Star Ledger along with all-division distinction from the Asbury Park Press in 2011…Earned second-team All-Shore Media accolades…Over his career caught 52 balls for 840 yards and seven touchdowns…Served as a team captain…Named his squad’s offensive MVP as both a junior and senior…Also played basketball for the Toms River Mariners… Recipient of the Gateway Toyota Football Academic Award. PERSONAL: Son of John and Donna Tate...Has two sisters, Cristy and Lauren.
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HIGH SCHOOL: Played football, basketball and was a sprinter on the track and field team at Smyrna High School...All-Conference and MVP of the DIAA Division 1 State Championship Football Game...Invited to the Blue and Gold All-Star Game for basketball...Collected a number of first place finishes in the 100-meter and 200-meter dash as well as a member of the 4x100-meter and 4x200-meter relay teams...Was a member of the 4x200 relay team that earned a spot in the National Championship, finishing 34th out of 56 teams. PERSONAL: Son of Attice and Charlie Taylor...Has two brothers, Deondre and Darrean.
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JEREMIAH MCNEAR FRESHMAN | 6-1 | 260 PERTH AMBOY, N.J. | PERTH AMBOY
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PERSONAL: Son of Demetria Kennedy...Has two sisters, Kayla and Brianna.
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GRADUATE STUDENT | 5-9 | 155 FARMINGTON, CONN. | FARMINGTON PRIOR TO FOOTBALL: Was a four year member of the Chargers’ soccer team as a forward/midfielder...Named the men’s soccer MVP following the 2015 season...Was a member of the 2015 Northeast-10 Conference Academic All-Conference team for soccer...Off the field, was named a Third Team Academic All-American by the College Sports Information Directors of America. HIGH SCHOOL: Played soccer at Farmington High School, where he was a member of the Indians 2011 State Championship team... Also played on two Central Connecticut Conference championship squads…A member of the National, Math and Spanish Honor Societies…High Academic Honors student. PERSONAL: Son of Salvatore and Susan DiTommaso.
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FRESHMAN | 6-0 | 265 FREEPORT, N.Y. | KELLENBERG MEMORIAL HIGH SCHOOL: Was an All-League performer at Kellenebrg Memorial High School...Also played basketball, wrestled and ran track and field for the Firebirds...Led the team in sacks as a junior and senior. PERSONAL: Son of Jeannine and Joe Leone...Is the youngest sibling among four brothers and two sisters.
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In his third-year at the helm of the Chargers, head coach Chris Pincince looks to return New Haven to the NCAA postseason for the first time since 2012. Pincince will turn to the leadership of captains Tyler Condit, Zach Voytek, Dean Tsopanides and Ty Headen as the Chargers battle a 10-game regular season schedule and the Northeast-10 Conference Championship weekend.
343 yards on 82 carries over 20 total games. Sophomore Chris Liggio and freshmen Ryan McCarthy, JoJo Robinson and Josiah Shumaker all join Phan as options out of the back.
Battling Patterson to run the offense will be junior Kellen Croce and freshman Devon Balmer. Neither Croce nor Balmer has seen game action under center for the Chargers but both will challenge to take snaps in the early going. Croce, a dual-sport athlete at New Haven, is a left handed option, while Balmer makes his debut at New Haven after a successful career at Pennridge High School in Perkasie, Pa.
Also counted among the returning receivers is junior Devin Martin who finished his inaugural season on the field with 236 yards and a pair of touchdowns over 24 catches on 11 games. Overall, the roster includes 13 wide out options including the addition of junior transfer Khaneil Bruce who was a Northeast Football Conference Third Team All-Conference honoree out of Nassau Community College last season.
RUNNING BACKS Pincince couldn’t ask for the return of a better running back with senior Andre Anderson poised to lead the Chargers in 2016. Coming off of the most successful season in his career that included a Northeast-10 record 1,186 yards and 14 touchdowns on the ground, Anderson will be the primary target for Patterson out of the backfield. The NE-10 Most Valuable Player and First Team All-Conference selection, Anderson finished four games in 2015 with 100-plus yards on the ground including an impressive 319 on the road at Saint Anselm, breaking a school record (304) set by Roger Graham in 1994.
TIGHT ENDS The Chargers roster includes a total of three tight ends, led by senior Jonathan Badyna who started every game in 2015. He finished his junior campaign with 71 yards and a touchdown on nine catches. Also a returning tight end option is Jake Lareau who did not see game action last season. The lone addition on the end comes in the form of graduate transfer Jesse Tate, another addition to the roster that comes from Elon. Over his three years as a Phoenix, Tate finished with seven receptions.
WIDE RECEIVERS Perhaps the most experienced position with the return of six of the top seven targets from 2015, the downfield options will be led by graduate receiver Ty Headen. The primary target the past QUARTERBACKS Senior Ajee Patterson emerged as the starting quarterback two seasons, Headen has collected nearly 1,100 yards over the three weeks into the 2015 season and from that point on did past years, including a team-high 454 yards and three touchnot disappoint. The Neptune, N.J. native closed out the season downs in 41 receptions in 2015. with 2,098 yards earning Northeat-10 Conference Second Team and All-Rookie accolades. Overall, Patterson threw for 13 touch- Joining Headen as first team options downfield will be seniors downs, including a career-high four against LIU Post, while he Henry Adegunle and Rishawn Harris. Adegunle finished his jualso ran for 175 yards and four touchdowns. In his first season nior campaign second on the team with 363 yards averaging on the field, Patterson finished five of his nine starts with 200- 14.0 yards per catch, a high among the leading receivers. Harris plus yards, setting a career-best against Assumption with 307 closed out the 2015 season with 289 yards, while the pair combined for four touchdowns. yards and a touchdown on 29 completions.
Next in line for the Chargers is senior Lemar Thomas. The 2014 NE-10 Rookie of the Year, Thomas finished last season with 254 yards and a touchdown. He also added 40 yards on four receptions. The Hackensack, N.J. native finished three games eight games with double figure yards on the ground with his seasonbest coming against Saint Anselm where 13 carries amounted to 88 yards and a touchdown on the ground.
OFFENSIVE LINE The Chargers offensive line returns a ton of experience and will be anchored by the Northeast-10 Offensive Lineman of the Year for the past two season, Zach Voytek. Joining him on the line will be the experience of three additional seniors, Eliot Leubner, Shane Fisher and center Steve Rossi. In addition to Voytek earning First Team All-Conference honors, Leubner was named to the All-Conference Second Team while also earning USA College Football First Team All-America honors.
In addition to Anderson and Thomas, the Chargers welcome five new options to the back with graduate transfer Thuc Phan the most likely to battle for time. Phan, one of four transfers from Elon for Pincince, finished his career with the Phoenix with
Rounding out the starters on the line will be sophomore Dan Ianonne, while seniors Dan Pomposello and Avery Jackson will both play crucial roles. Eight players will look to make their first appearance in a Charger uniform with sophomores Melik
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Davis finished the year with 37 tackles and a pair of interceptions, both of which came against No. 25 Slippery Rock in the season opener.
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SECONDARY The secondary will be anchored by safety Stefano Bicknese and corner Nigel Davis. Bicknese returns after finishing 2015 third on the team with 72 tackles including 2.5 for loss and a sack.
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Joining Bicknese and Davis on the first team will be juniors Matt Olivo as a free safety and Mark Clements on the opposite corner. Clements finished last season fifth on the team with 64 tackles DEFENSIVE LINE The defensive line also boasts a great deal of experience with which included 1.5 for loss and a sack while he also picked off a second year grad student Dean Tsopanides leading the pack. pair of passes and accounted for four breakups. Olivo finished The Second Team All-Conference lineman finished his first sea- the years with 39 tackles and a team-high eight pass breakups. son at New Haven with 65 tackles including eight tackles for loss. In addition to his all-conference honor, Tsopanides was The second team options in the secondary include senior Leo also named a USA College Football Second Team All-American Lorenzo and freshman Eddie Reaves as the safeties and senior Luis Mercer and junior Miles Pease as the corners. Of the four, Joining him on the first team will be senior tackle Ari Nwobi and Lorenzo and Mercer were the only two to see time last season senior defensive ends Javon Rodd and Jalani Roman. All three with Lorenzo appearing in 10 games and collecting seven tacksaw significant time in 2015 with Roman leading the trio with les and Mercer finishing seven games with 17 tackles including 19 tackles including 1.5 for loss. The second team on the line a pair for loss. also comes with a lot of experience and will be anchored by seniors Dan McCourt and Ralph Jonathas. The duo combined for SPECIAL TEAMS 37 tackles with Jonathas adding a pair of sacks and 5.5 tackles Junior Danny Stock will be the first boot that Head Coach Chris for loss. Joining McCourt and Jonathas on the second team will Pincince turns to, while a quality second option comes from jube sophomore Christian Sullivan on the end and senior Matt nior Brian Roberts. Stock finished his first season with the Blue and Gold 7-of-10 in field goals including the game-winning talRossi as a tackle. ly as time expired against Bentley in the Northeast-10 opener. Additional depth on the line will come from graduate student Stock also racked up 1,832 punt yards on 48 punts, averaging Kevin Eristil, junior Tim Cox, sophomores Markel Johnson, Tim 38.2 yards per kick. In addition to Roberts, graduate J.P. DiTomCox and Christian Sullivan as well as three true freshman; An- maso provide another boot. DiTommaso transitions his athletic experience as a member of the UNH soccer team the past four thony Leone, Jeremiah McNear and Devon Nzepuome. years to the gridiron. Sophomore Tyler Hill will again be called on as the long snapper, while Croce will provide the holding LINEBACKERS The linebacker corps boasts a surplus of experience with all duties. three first team options playing in all 11 games last season. Marshalling the backs will be senior Tyler Condit who set a North- On the return side, the Chargers will leave that responsibility east-10 Conference record with his 160 tackles last season. In- to seniors Andre Anderson and Ty Headen. Last season, Andercluded were a team-high 13.5 tackles for loss and five sacks. He son led the Chargers return game, collecting 310 yards on 11 also closed out the season with a team-best three interceptions. returns. He also ran one back 90 yards for a touchdown. Headen also has experience on the return game, serving as the primary Joining him on the first team will be graduate student Devon return option two season ago. That year he marched back nine Porchia and junior C.J. Fitzpatrick. Porchia finished 2015 with 33 punts for an average of five yards and 12 kickoffs for an average total tackles including one for loss, while Fitzpatrick added 17 of 19.6 yards. total tackles. Looking to make a mark in the linebacker rotation will be a pair of sophomores, Kieran Ryan and Kevin Robinson, along with three freshmen, Scott Lavelle, Austin Caffrey and Gaetano Gamiglietti.
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GAME 2 LIU Post Pioneers
Location:..............................................................................................Slippery Rock, Pa. Founded:......................................................................................................................1889 Enrollment:.................................................................................................................8,626 President:.............................................................................................Dr. Cheryl Norton Nickname:........................................................................................................... The Rock Colors:....................................................................................................Green and White Conference:................................................................................................................PSAC Affiliation:.............................................................................................. NCAA Division II Stadium:...........................................................................Mihalik-Thompson stadium Capacity:................................................................................................................... 10,000 Playing Surface:.......................................................... Astroturf GameDay Grass 3D Director of Athletics:.................................................................................. Paul Lueken Office Phone Number:................................................................(724) 738-2767 Sports Information Dir.:..................................................................................Jon Holtz Office Phone Number:................................................................(724) 738-4925 Email:..............................................................................jonathan.holtz@sru.edu Website....................................................................................www.rockathletics.com Head Football Coach:................................................................................. Shawn Lutz Record at School:................................................................................First Season Career Record:.....................................................................................First Season 2015 Record:..................................12-2 (PSAC Champion, NCAA Quarterfinals) Type of Offense:.....................................................................................................Spread Type of Defense:........................................................................................................... 4-3
Location:................................................................................................... Brookville, N.Y. Founded:......................................................................................................................1955 Enrollment:.................................................................................................................8,623 President:....................................................................................... Dr. Kimberly R. Cline Nickname:............................................................................................................ Pioneers Colors:......................................................................................................Green and Gold Conference:................................................................................................ Northeast-10 Affiliation:.............................................................................................. NCAA Division II Stadium:..................................................Bethpage Federal Credit Union Stadium Capacity:......................................................................................................................4,000 Playing Surface:................................................................................................. Field Turf Director of Athletics:.................................................................................Bryan Collins Office Phone Number:................................................................(516) 299-2847 Sports Information Dir.:............................................................................. Ian Schraier Office Phone Number:................................................................(516) 299-3957 E-mail:.................................................................................... ian.schraier@liu.edu Website..............................................................................www.liupostpioneers.com Head Football Coach:...............................................................................Bryan Collins Record at School:..........................................................................................130-68 Career Record:...............................................................................................130-68 2015 Record:.................................................................................................................. 7-4 Type of Offense:.....................................................................................................Spread Type of Defense:....................................................................................................... 4-2-5
2016 Schedule Sept. 3...............New Haven..............................................................................1:00 p.m. Sept. 10............at West Chester...................................................................12:00 p.m. Sept. 17............at Lock Haven......................................................................12:00 p.m. Sept. 24............Gannon*...................................................................................6:00 p.m. Oct. 1.................at California University (Pa.)*............................................1:00 p.m. Oct. 8.................Mercyhurst*............................................................................6:00 p.m. Oct. 15..............at Indiana University (Pa.)*................................................2:00 p.m. Oct. 22..............Edinboro*.................................................................................2:00 p.m. Oct. 29..............at Clarion*.............................................................................12:00 p.m. Nov. 5................Seton Hill*................................................................................3:00 p.m. Nov. 12..............Kutztown Univ. (or PSAC Championship Game).......1:00 p.m.
2016 Schedule Sept. 3...............at Virginia Union....................................................................1:00 p.m. Sept. 10............New Haven*............................................................................1:00 p.m. Sept. 17............at Stonehill*............................................................................6:00 p.m. Sept. 24............Bentley*....................................................................................1:00 p.m. Oct. 1.................at Assumption*......................................................................1:00 p.m. Oct. 8.................Saint Anselm*.........................................................................1:00 p.m. Oct. 15..............at Southern Connecticut*...............................................12:00 p.m. Oct. 22..............American International*.....................................................1:00 p.m. Oct. 29..............Pace*..........................................................................................1:00 p.m. Nov. 5................at Merrimack*.........................................................................1:00 p.m. Nov 14..............NE-10 Championship Weekend.................................................TBA
2015 Results Sept. 4...............at New Haven......................................................................... W, 39-13 Sept. 12............East Stroudsburg......................................................................W, 34-9 Sept. 19............Millersville*.................................................................................W, 75-0 Sept. 26............at Seton Hill*.............................................................................L, 38-41 Oct. 3.................at Gannon*.............................................................................. W, 41-14 Oct. 10..............California University (Pa.)*................................................. W, 56-21 Oct. 17..............at Mercyhurst*....................................................................... W, 35-24 Oct. 24..............Indiana University (Pa.)*..................................................... W, 40-39 Oct. 31..............at Edinboro*............................................................................ W, 52-10 Nov. 7................Clarion*..................................................................................... W, 65-13 Nov. 14..............at West Chester (PSAC Championship Game)............ W, 61-12 Nov. 21 .............Virginia Union (NCAA First Round)................................. W, 40-21 Nov. 28..............#19 Assumption (NCAA Second Round)...................... W, 41-39 Dec. 5................at #5 Shepherd University (NCAA Quarterfinal)..........L, 16-28
2015 Results Sept. 3...............at East Stroudsburg.............................................................. W, 41-40 Sept. 12............Assumption*........................................................................... W, 40-31 Sept. 19............at Saint Anselm*.................................................................... W, 24-21 Sept. 26............Stonehill*...................................................................................L, 37-40 Oct. 3.................at American International*..................................................L, 17-44 Oct. 10..............Merrimack*.............................................................................. W, 27-24 Oct. 17..............at Pace*........................................................................................W, 30-7 Oct. 24..............at New Haven*.........................................................................L, 16-63 Oct. 31..............Southern Connecticut*....................................................... W, 49-46 Nov. 7................at Bentley*.................................................................................L, 28-30 Nov 14..............at Bentley................................................................................. W, 34-20
Date: September 3, 2016 Site: Slippery Rock, Pa. Time: 1:00 p.m.
Date: September 10, 2016 Site: Brookville, N.Y. Time: 1:00 p.m.
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2015 Results Sept. 5...............at Sacred Heart........................................................................L, 19-43 Sept. 12............at Pace*..................................................................................... W, 31-14 Sept. 19............LIU Post*.....................................................................................L, 21-24 Sept. 26............at American International*................................................ W, 26-20 Oct. 3.................Assumption*.............................................................................L, 19-51 Oct. 8.................at Bentley*.................................................................................L, 14-19 Oct. 17..............at Merrimack*...........................................................................L, 16-41 Oct. 24..............Southern Connecticut*.........................................................L, 14-28 Oct. 31..............at Stonehill*..............................................................................L, 24-35 Nov. 7................New Haven*..............................................................................L, 21-44 Nov 14..............Pace............................................................................................ W, 39-30
2015 Results Sept. 5...............Ave Maria................................................................................. W, 36-23 Sept. 12............Saint Anselm*...........................................................................L, 14-31 Sept. 19............at Stonehill*..............................................................................L, 13-51 Sept. 26............at Assumption*.......................................................................... L, 9-61 Oct. 2.................Bentley*......................................................................................L, 13-15 Oct. 10..............at Southern Connecticut*...................................................... L, 7-21 Oct. 17..............LIU Post*....................................................................................... L, 7-30 Oct. 24..............at Merrimack*............................................................................. L, 6-52 Oct. 31..............at New Haven*........................................................................... L, 3-34 Nov. 7................American International*.......................................................L, 10-15 Nov 14..............at Saint Anselm........................................................................L, 30-39
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THE UNIVERSITY
2016 Schedule Sept. 1...............at Millersville...........................................................................7:00 p.m. Sept. 9...............Assumption*...........................................................................7:00 p.m. Sept. 17............at American International*.............................................12:00 p.m. Sept. 24............New Haven*.........................................................................12:00 p.m. Oct. 1.................at Bentley*...............................................................................2:00 p.m. Oct. 8.................Southern Connecticut*.......................................................1:00 p.m. Oct. 15..............Merrimack*...........................................................................12:00 p.m. Oct. 22..............at Saint Anselm*.................................................................12:00 p.m. Oct. 29..............at LIU Post*..............................................................................1:00 p.m. Nov. 5................Stonehill*..............................................................................12:00 p.m. Nov 12..............NE-10 Championship Weekend.................................................TBA
HISTORY & RECORDS
2016 Schedule Sept. 1...............at Wagner.................................................................................6:00 p.m. Sept. 10............Bentley*..............................................................................................TBA Sept. 17............at New Haven*.......................................................................1:00 p.m. Sept. 24............Stonehill*..............................................................................12:00 p.m. Oct. 1.................American International*..................................................12:00 p.m. Oct. 8.................at LIU Post*..............................................................................1:00 p.m. Oct. 14..............at Assumption*......................................................................1:00 p.m. Oct. 22..............Pace*.......................................................................................12:00 p.m. Oct. 29..............Merrimack*...........................................................................12:00 p.m. Nov. 5................at Southern Connecticut*...............................................12:00 p.m. Nov 12..............NE-10 Championship Weekend.................................................TBA
2015 REVIEW
Location:.............................................................................................. Pleasantville, N.Y. Founded:......................................................................................................................1906 Enrollment:.............................................................................................................. 12,857 President:.......................................................................................Stephen J. Friedman Nickname:................................................................................................................Setters Colors:........................................................................................................ Navy and Gold Conference:................................................................................................ Northeast-10 Affiliation:.............................................................................................. NCAA Division II Stadium:...................................................................................................... Pace Stadium Capacity:......................................................................................................................1,250 Playing Surface:............................................................................................................Turf Director of Athletics:..............................................................................Mark R. Brown Office Phone Number:................................................................(914) 773-3285 Sports Information Dir.:.........................................................................David Spiegel Office Phone Number:................................................................(914) 773-3888 E-mail:..................................................................................... dspiegel@pace.edu Website................................................................................www.paceuathletics.com Head Football Coach:......................................................................Andrew Rondeau Record at School:...............................................................................................2-20 Career Record:....................................................................................................2-20 2015 Record:................................................................................................................1-10 Type of Offense:..................................................................................................Multiple Type of Defense:.................................................................................................Multiple
Date: September 24, 2016 Site: Pleasantville, N.Y. Time: 12:00 p.m.
2016 OUTLOOK
Location:...............................................................................................Manchester, N.H. Founded:......................................................................................................................1889 Enrollment:.................................................................................................................1,968 President:............................................................................................. Steven R. DiSalvo Nickname:................................................................................................................ Hawks Colors:....................................................................................................... Blue and White Conference:................................................................................................ Northeast-10 Affiliation:.............................................................................................. NCAA Division II Stadium:............................................................................................Grappone Stadium Capacity:......................................................................................................................4,500 Playing Surface:................................................................................................. Field Turf Director of Athletics:...................................................................Daron Montgomery Office Phone Number:................................................................(603) 641-7800 Sports Information Dir.:.......................................................................... Chris Barroso Office Phone Number:................................................................(603) 641-7810 E-mail:................................................................................ cbarroso@anselm.edu Website........................................................................ www.saintanselmhawks.com Head Football Coach:.....................................................................................Joe Adam Record at School:................................................................................First Season Career Record:............................................................................................................. 2015 Record:.................................................................................................................. 3-8 Type of Offense:..................................................................................................Multiple Type of Defense:.................................................................................................Multiple
Date: September 17, 2016 Site: West Haven, Conn. Time: 1:00 p.m.
2016 PLAYERS
GAME 4 Pace Setters
2016 COACHES
GAME 3 Saint Anselm Hawks
CHARGER FOOTBALL
2016 SEASON OPPONENTS
97
CHARGER FOOTBALL 2016 COACHES 2016 PLAYERS 2016 OUTLOOK 2015 REVIEW HISTORY & RECORDS THE UNIVERSITY 98
2016 SEASON OPPONENTS GAME 5 Southern Conn. Owls
GAME 6 Merrimack Warriors
Location:............................................................................................New Haven, Conn. Founded:......................................................................................................................1893 Enrollment:.............................................................................................................. 11,000 President:...............................................................................................Dr. Joe Bertolino Nickname:....................................................................................................................Owls Colors:....................................................................................................... Blue and White Conference:................................................................................................ Northeast-10 Affiliation:.............................................................................................. NCAA Division II Stadium:............................................................................................. Jess Dow Stadium Capacity:......................................................................................................................6,000 Playing Surface:................................................................................................. Field Turf Director of Athletics:...................................................................................... Jay Moran Office Phone Number:................................................................(203) 392-6045 Sports Information Dir.:..............................................................Michael Kobylanski Office Phone Number:................................................................(203) 392-6005 E-mail:.............................................................. kobylanskim1@southernct.edu Website.............................................................................. www.southernctowls.com Head Football Coach:..................................................................................Tom Godek Record at School:...............................................................................................6-16 Career Record:....................................................................................................6-16 2015 Record:.................................................................................................................. 4-7 Type of Offense:..................................................................................................Multiple Type of Defense:.................................................................................................Multiple
Location:......................................................................................North Andover, Mass. Founded:......................................................................................................................1947 Enrollment:.................................................................................................................3,051 President:...................................................................................Dr. Christopher Hopey Nickname:.............................................................................................................Warriors Colors:........................................................................................................ Navy and Gold Conference:................................................................................................ Northeast-10 Affiliation:.............................................................................................. NCAA Division II Stadium:........................................................................................Martone-Mejail Field Capacity:......................................................................................................................4,000 Playing Surface:................................................................................................. Field Turf Director of Athletics:.............................................................................Jeremy Gibson Office Phone Number:................................................................(978) 837-5306 Sports Information Dir.:.............................................................................Chris Aliano Office Phone Number:................................................................(978) 837-3472 E-mail:............................................................................ alianoc@merrimack.edu Website.......................................................................www.merrimackathletics.com Head Football Coach:..................................................................................Dan Curran Record at School:............................................................................................ 17-16 Career Record:.......................................................................................................... 17-16 2015 Record:.................................................................................................................. 6-5 Type of Offense:..........................................................................Multiple, No-Huddle Type of Defense:......................................................................................... Multiple 3-4
2016 Schedule Sept 3................at Gannon.............................................................................12:00 p.m. Sept. 9...............Stonehill*.................................................................................7:00 p.m. Sept. 16............at Assumption*......................................................................7:00 p.m. Sept. 23............American International*.....................................................7:00 p.m. Oct. 1.................at New Haven*.......................................................................1:00 p.m. Oct. 8.................at Pace*.....................................................................................1:00 p.m. Oct. 15..............LIU Post*................................................................................12:00 p.m. Oct. 22..............at Merrimack*.........................................................................1:00 p.m. Oct. 29..............Bentley*....................................................................................3:00 p.m. Nov. 5................Saint Anselm*......................................................................12:00 p.m. Nov. 12..............NE-10 Championship Weekend.................................................TBA
2016 Schedule Sept. 3...............at Bryant...................................................................................3:00 p.m. Sept. 10............American International*.....................................................6:00 p.m. Sept. 16............at Bentley*...............................................................................7:00 p.m. Sept. 24............Assumption*...........................................................................1:00 p.m. Oct. 1.................at Stonehill*............................................................................1:00 p.m. Oct. 8.................New Haven*............................................................................1:00 p.m. Oct. 15..............at Pace*..................................................................................12:00 p.m. Oct. 22..............Southern Connecticut*.......................................................1:00 p.m. Oct. 29..............at Saint Anselm*.................................................................12:00 p.m. Nov. 5................LIU Post*...................................................................................1:00 p.m. Nov. 12..............NE-10 Championship Weekend.................................................TBA
2015 Results Sept 5................Gannon.......................................................................................L, 22-26 Sept. 12............at American International*..................................................L, 13-44 Sept. 19............at Bentley*.................................................................................L, 13-15 Sept. 25............New Haven*..............................................................................L, 14-28 Oct. 3.................at Stonehill*............................................................................ W, 28-17 Oct. 10..............Pace*.............................................................................................W, 21-7 Oct. 17..............Assumption*.............................................................................L, 50-60 Oct. 24..............at Saint Anselm*.................................................................... W, 28-14 Oct. 31..............at LIU Post*................................................................................L, 46-49 Nov. 7................Merrimack*................................................................................L, 14-21 Nov. 14..............at American International.....................................................W, 17-7
2015 Results Sept. 5...............Bowie State...............................................................................L, 32-35 Sept. 11............Stonehill*...................................................................................L, 20-24 Sept. 18............at Assumption*........................................................................L, 29-36 Sept. 26............Bentley*.................................................................................... W, 41-10 Oct. 3.................at New Haven*....................................................................... W, 14-10 Oct. 10..............at LIU Post*................................................................................L, 24-27 Oct. 17..............Saint Anselm*......................................................................... W, 41-16 Oct. 24..............Pace*.............................................................................................W, 52-6 Oct. 31..............at American International*...................................................W, 20-3 Nov. 7................at Southern Connecticut*.................................................. W, 21-14 Nov. 14..............Stonehill.....................................................................................L, 14-17
Date: October 1, 2016 Site: West Haven, Conn. Time: 1:00 p.m.
Date: October 8, 2016 Site: North Andover, Mass. Time: 1:00 p.m.
SIX NCAA APPEARANCES • THREE-TIME NE-10 CHAMPIONS
GAME 7 Stonehill Skyhawks
HISTORY & RECORDS THE UNIVERSITY
SIX NCAA APPEARANCES • THREE-TIME NE-10 CHAMPIONS
2015 Results Sept. 5...............at Kutztown............................................................................. W, 41-37 Sept. 12............at LIU Post*................................................................................L, 31-40 Sept. 19............Merrimack*.............................................................................. W, 36-29 Sept. 26............Pace*.............................................................................................W, 61-9 Oct. 3.................at Saint Anselm*.................................................................... W, 51-19 Oct. 9.................New Haven*............................................................................ W, 23-17 Oct. 17..............at Southern Connecticut*.................................................. W, 60-50 Oct. 24..............at American International*...................................................W, 32-7 Oct. 30..............Bentley*.......................................................................................W, 40-7 Nov. 7................Stonehill*................................................................................. W, 28-14 Nov 14..............New Haven (NE-10 Championship Game)................... W, 17-14 Nov. 21..............Bowie State (NCAA First Round)...................................... W, 51-29 Nov. 28..............at Slippery Rock (NCAA Second Round).........................L, 39-41
2015 REVIEW
2015 Results Sept. 5...............at Bloomsburg....................................................................... W, 27-10 Sept. 11............at Merrimack*......................................................................... W, 24-20 Sept. 19............Pace*.......................................................................................... W, 51-13 Sept. 26............at LIU Post*.............................................................................. W, 40-37 Oct. 3.................Southern Connecticut*.........................................................L, 17-28 Oct. 10..............American International*......................................................... L, 6-14 Oct. 17..............at New Haven*.........................................................................L, 14-28 Oct. 24..............Bentley*.................................................................................... W, 21-14 Oct. 31..............Saint Anselm*......................................................................... W, 35-24 Nov. 7................at Assumption*........................................................................L, 14-28 Nov 14..............at Merrimack........................................................................... W, 17-14
2016 Schedule Sept. 3...............Kutztown..................................................................................1:00 p.m. Sept. 9...............at Pace*.....................................................................................7:00 p.m. Sept. 16............Southern Connecticut*.......................................................7:00 p.m. Sept. 24............at Merrimack*.........................................................................1:00 p.m. Oct. 1.................LIU Post*...................................................................................1:00 p.m. Oct. 7.................at Bentley*...............................................................................7:00 p.m. Oct. 14..............Saint Anselm*.........................................................................7:00 p.m. Oct. 22..............at New Haven*.......................................................................1:00 p.m. Oct. 29..............at Stonehill*............................................................................1:00 p.m. Nov. 5................American International*.....................................................1:00 p.m. Nov 12..............NE-10 Championship Weekend.................................................TBA
2016 OUTLOOK
2016 Schedule Sept. 2...............Bloomsburg............................................................................6:00 p.m. Sept. 9...............at Southern Connecticut*..................................................7:00 p.m. Sept. 17............LIU Post*...................................................................................6:00 p.m. Sept. 24............at Saint Anselm*.................................................................12:00 p.m. Oct. 1.................Merrimack*..............................................................................1:00 p.m. Oct. 8.................at American International*................................................1:00 p.m. Oct. 15..............New Haven*............................................................................6:00 p.m. Oct. 22..............at Bentley*...............................................................................1:00 p.m. Oct. 29..............Assumption*...........................................................................1:00 p.m. Nov. 5................at Pace*..................................................................................12:00 p.m. Nov 12..............NE-10 Championship Weekend.................................................TBA
Location:................................................................................................Worcester, Mass. Founded:......................................................................................................................1904 Enrollment:.................................................................................................................2,117 President:............................................................................... Dr. Francesco C. Cesareo Nickname:.....................................................................................................Greyhounds Colors:....................................................................................................... Blue and White Conference:................................................................................................ Northeast-10 Affiliation:.............................................................................................. NCAA Division II Stadium:.........................................................................................Multi-Sport Stadium Capacity:......................................................................................................................1,200 Playing Surface:................................................................................................. Field Turf Director of Athletics:.....................................................................................Nick Smith Office Phone Number:................................................................(508) 767-7279 Sports Information Dir.:............................................................................................ TBD Office Phone Number:................................................................(508) 767-7240 E-mail:.................................................................................................................... TBD Website............................................................. www.assumptiongreyhounds.com Head Football Coach:.............................................................................. Bob Chesney Record at School:............................................................................................ 24-11 Career Record:.......................................................................................................... 47-20 2015 Record:................................................................................................................11-2 Type of Offense:..................................................................................................Multiple Type of Defense:.................................................................................................Multiple
2016 PLAYERS
Location:......................................................................................................Easton, Mass. Founded:..................................................................................................................... 1948 Enrollment:................................................................................................................ 2,400 President:................................................................................ Fr. John Denning, C.S.C. Nickname:......................................................................................................... Skyhawks Colors:...................................................................................................Purple and White Conference:................................................................................................Northeast-10 Affiliation:..............................................................................................NCAA Division II Stadium:........................................................................................ W.B. Mason Stadium Capacity:..................................................................................................................... 2,400 Playing Surface:.................................................................................................Field Turf Director of Athletics:...............................................................................Dean O’Keefe Office Phone Number:............................................................... (508) 565-1384 Sports Information Dir.:....................................................................... Doug Monson Office Phone Number:...............................................................(508)-565-1352 E-mail:........................................................................... dmonson@stonehill.edu Website........................................................................ www.stonehillskyhawks.com Head Football Coach:..................................................................................Eli Gardner Record at School:............................................................................... First Season Career Record:.................................................................................... First Season 2015 Record:..................................................................................................................7-4 Type of Offense:................................................................................................. Multiple Type of Defense:................................................................................................ Multiple
Date: October 22, 2016 Site: West Haven, Conn. Time: 1:00 p.m.
2016 COACHES
Date: October 15, 2016 Site: Easton, Mass. Time: 6:00 p.m. TV: ESPN3
GAME 8 Assumption Greyhounds
CHARGER FOOTBALL
2016 SEASON OPPONENTS
99
CHARGER FOOTBALL 2016 COACHES 2016 PLAYERS 2016 OUTLOOK 2015 REVIEW HISTORY & RECORDS THE UNIVERSITY 100
2016 SEASON OPPONENTS GAME 9 American Int’l Yellow Jackets
GAME 10 Bentley Falcons
Location:..............................................................................................Springfield, Mass. Founded:......................................................................................................................1885 Enrollment:.................................................................................................................3,541 President:................................................................................................Vincent Maniaci Nickname:.................................................................................................Yellow Jackets Colors:..........................................................................................Gold, Black and White Conference:................................................................................................ Northeast-10 Affiliation:.............................................................................................. NCAA Division II Stadium:..................................................................................... Ronald J. Abdow Field Capacity:......................................................................................................................4,000 Playing Surface:................................................................................................. Field Turf Director of Athletics:............................................................................... Matt Johnson Office Phone Number:................................................................(413) 205-3539 Sports Information Dir.:............................................................................................ TBD Office Phone Number:................................................................(413) 205-3572 E-mail:.................................................................................................................... TBD Website.............................................................................www.aicyellowjackets.com Head Football Coach:................................................................................... Art Wilkins Record at School:..........................................................................................140-89 Career Record:...............................................................................................140-89 2015 Record:.................................................................................................................. 4-7 Type of Offense:............................................................................................................Pro Type of Defense:....................................................................................................... 4-3-4
Location:..................................................................................................Waltham, Mass. Founded:......................................................................................................................1917 Enrollment:.................................................................................................................4,247 President:............................................................................... Gloria Cordes Larson, JD Nickname:...............................................................................................................Falcons Colors:........................................................................................................ Black and Blue Conference:................................................................................................ Northeast-10 Affiliation:.............................................................................................. NCAA Division II Stadium:............................................................................... Bentley Football Stadium Capacity:......................................................................................................................4,800 Playing Surface:................................................................................................. Field Turf Director of Athletics:................................................................................ Bob DeFelice Office Phone Number:................................................................(781) 891-2256 Sports Information Dir.:.................................................................................. Dick Lipe Office Phone Number:................................................................(781) 891-2334 E-mail:........................................................................................ rlipe@bentley.edu Website................................................................................www.bentleyfalcons.com Head Football Coach:...........................................................................Bill Kavanaugh Record at School:............................................................................................ 10-12 Career Record:................................................................................................. 10-12 2015 Record:.................................................................................................................. 5-6 Type of Offense:..................................................................................................Multiple Type of Defense:.................................................................................................Multiple
2016 Schedule Sept. 3...............Shippensburg......................................................................12:00 p.m. Sept. 10............at Merrimack*.........................................................................6:00 p.m. Sept. 17............Pace*.......................................................................................12:00 p.m. Sept. 23............at Southern Connecticut*..................................................7:00 p.m. Oct. 1.................at Saint Anselm*....................................................................1:00 p.m. Oct. 8.................Stonehill*.................................................................................1:00 p.m. Oct. 15..............Bentley*.................................................................................12:00 p.m. Oct. 22..............at LIU Post*..............................................................................1:00 p.m. Oct. 29..............New Haven*............................................................................1:00 p.m. Nov. 5................at Assumpion*.......................................................................1:00 p.m. Nov. 12..............NE-10 Championship Weekend.................................................TBA
2016 Schedule Sept. 3...............West Chester........................................................................12:00 p.m. Sept. 10............at Saint Anselm*..............................................................................TBA Sept. 16............Merrimack*..............................................................................7:00 p.m. Sept. 24............at LIU Post*..............................................................................1:00 p.m. Oct. 1.................Pace*..........................................................................................2:00 p.m. Oct. 7.................Assumption*...........................................................................7:00 p.m. Oct. 15..............at American International*.............................................12:00 p.m. Oct. 22..............Stonehill*.................................................................................1:00 p.m. Oct. 29..............at Southern Connecticut*..................................................3:00 p.m. Nov. 5................at New Haven*....................................................................12:00 p.m. Nov. 12..............NE-10 Championship Weekend.................................................TBA
2015 Results Sept. 5...............at Bryant....................................................................................... L, 3-27 Sept. 12............Southern Connecticut*....................................................... W, 44-13 Sept. 19............at New Haven*.........................................................................L, 12-31 Sept. 26............at Saint Anselm*......................................................................L, 20-26 Oct. 3.................LIU Post*................................................................................... W, 44-17 Oct. 10..............at Stonehill*...............................................................................W, 14-6 Oct. 17..............at Bentley*................................................................................... L, 6-10 Oct. 24..............Assumption*............................................................................... L, 7-32 Oct. 31..............Merrimack*.................................................................................. L, 3-20 Nov. 7................at Pace*..................................................................................... W, 15-10 Nov. 14..............Southern Connecticut............................................................. L, 7-17
2015 Results Sept. 5...............at Mercyhurst...........................................................................L, 20-35 Sept. 11............New Haven*..............................................................................L, 21-22 Sept. 19............Southern Connecticut*....................................................... W, 15-13 Sept. 26............at Merrimack*...........................................................................L, 10-41 Oct. 2.................at Pace*..................................................................................... W, 15-13 Oct. 10..............Saint Anselm*......................................................................... W, 19-14 Oct. 17..............American International*........................................................W, 10-6 Oct. 24..............at Stonehill*..............................................................................L, 14-21 Oct. 30..............at Assumption*.......................................................................... L, 7-40 Nov. 7................LIU Post*................................................................................... W, 30-28 Nov. 14..............LIU Post.......................................................................................L, 20-34
Date: October 29, 2016 Site: Springfield, Mass. Time: 1:00 p.m.
Date: November 5, 2016 Site: West Haven, Conn. Time: 12:00 p.m.
SIX NCAA APPEARANCES • THREE-TIME NE-10 CHAMPIONS
For the fifth-straight season, the Northeast-10 will host a Championship Game during the 2016 season. The final weekend of the NCAA’s regular season is reserved for the annual championship weekend. The annual championship consists of a two-team Championship Game. The top two teams shall participate and be seeded based on regular season play. The three through ten seeds shall also be matched up and play on the same date.
GAME 13 NCAA Championship Second Round
Date: November 12, 2016 Site: Highest Seed Time: TBA
Date: November 26, 2016 Site: TBA Time: TBA
GAME 14 NCAA Championship Quarterfinal Date: December 3, 2016 Site: TBA Time: TBA
GAME 16 NCAA Championship TItle Game
SIX NCAA APPEARANCES • THREE-TIME NE-10 CHAMPIONS
THE UNIVERSITY
Date: December 17, 2016 Site: Kansas City, Kan. Time: TBA
HISTORY & RECORDS
Date: December 10, 2016 Site: TBA Time: TBA
2015 REVIEW
GAME 15 NCAA Championship Semifinal
2016 OUTLOOK
Championship Saturday (November 12, 2016) Championship Game No. 2 seed at No. 1 seed Other Matchups No. 4 seed at No. 3 seed No. 6 seed at No. 5 seed No. 8 seed at No. 7 seed No. 10 seed at No. 9 seed
Date: November 19, 2016 Site: TBA Time: TBA
2016 PLAYERS
GAME 12 NCAA Championship First Round
2016 COACHES
GAME 11 NE-10 Conference Championship
CHARGER FOOTBALL
2016 SEASON OPPONENTS
101
102
THE UNIVERSITY
HISTORY & RECORDS
2015 REVIEW
2016 OUTLOOK
2016 PLAYERS
2016 COACHES
CHARGER FOOTBALL
2015 REVIEW
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2015 SEASON STATISTICS Record Overall All Games 7-4 Conference 7-2 Non-Conference 0-2
gp-gs att gain loss net avg td lg avg/g 11-1 162 1,186 36 1,150 7.1 14 71 104.5 10-10 116 528 12 516 4.4 5 20 51.6 10-0 64 260 6 254 4.0 1 29 25.4 11-0 31 178 1 177 5.7 1 50 16.1 11-9 64 288 113 175 2.7 4 53 15.9 4-2 10 58 17 41 4.1 0 43 10.2 9-0 3 14 2 12 4.0 0 13 1.3 11-11 1 11 0 11 11.0 0 11 1.0 1-0 2 5 0 5 2.5 0 5 5.0 7-0 1 3 0 3 3.0 0 3 0.4 10-0 1 3 0 3 3.0 0 3 0.3 11-0 1 2 0 2 2.0 0 2 0.2 11 467 2,536 203 2,333 5.0 25 71 212.1 11 414 1,566 275 1,291 3.1 8 35 117.4
Field Goals Danny Stock
fg pct 01-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-99 lg blk 7-10 70.0 1-1 2-3 3-5 1-1 0-0 43 0 td 16 - 5 4 3 3 2 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 41 24
fg - 7-10 - - - - - - - - - - - - - 7-10 8-11
kick rush rcv pass - - - - 37-40 - - - - - - - - 0-1 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 37-40 0-1 - - 20-22 - 1 1-2
dxp saf pts - - 96 - - 58 - - 30 - - 24 - - 18 - - 18 - - 12 - - 6 - - 6 - - 6 - - 6 - - 6 - - 6 - - 6 - - 6 - - 304 - 2 194
Score by Quarters 1st 2nd 3rd 4th OT Total New Haven 72 71 103 58 0 304 Opponents 29 48 49 58 0 194
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no. 3 2 2 1 1
yds avg 124 41.3 38 19.0 33 16.5 8 8.0 0 0.0
Punting Danny Stock Team
no. yds avg lg tb fc i20 50+ blk 48 1,832 38.2 60 2 8 10 5 1 1 0 0.0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Punt Returns Rishawn Harris Andre Anderson Matt Olivo Team Opponents
no. 7 7 1 15 19
yds avg 20 2.9 19 2.7 -1 -1.0 38 2.5 200 10.5
td 0 0 0 0 0
lg 10 13 0 13 30
Kick Returns Andre Andeson Trevor Officer Leo Lorenzo Matt Olivo DeeJay White Justen Wilson Team Opponents
no. 11 7 4 4 4 2 32 49
yds avg 310 28.2 139 19.9 87 21.8 47 11.8 76 19.0 22 11.0 681 21.3 1,118 22.8
td 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0
lg 90 25 30 25 23 13 90 68
All Purpose Andre Anderson Trevor Officer Ty Headen Total Opponents
g 11 10 11 11 11
rush 1,150 516 11 2,333 1,291
Total Offense Ajee Patterson Andre Anderson Trevor Officer Total Opponents
g plays 11 373 11 162 10 116 11 794 11 790
rcv 287 36 454 2,256 1,974
td 0 0 0 0 0
lg 54 24 33 8 0
pr kr ir total 19 310 0 1,766 0 139 0 691 0 0 0 465 38 681 203 5,511 200 1,118 133 4,716
rush 175 1,150 516 2,333 1,291
pass 2,098 0 0 2,256 1,974
total 2,273 1,150 516 4,589 3,265
avg/g 160.5 69.1 42.3 501.0 428.7
avg/g 206.6 104.5 51.6 417.2 296.8
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Scoring Andre Anderson Danny Stock Trevor Officer Ajee Patterson Henry Adegunle Ty Headen Devin Martin Tyler Hill Justen Wilson Drake Harris DeeJay White Rishawn Harris Lemar Thomas Jonathan Badyna Courtney Moshood Total Opponents
avg td lg avg/g 11.1 3 40 41.3 10.2 1 25 28.7 14.0 3 34 33.0 12.0 1 78 26.1 9.8 2 30 21.5 13.1 1 39 28.9 7.9 1 20 6.5 34.0 1 62 15.1 10.0 0 16 4.0 12.0 0 18 3.6 26.0 0 26 2.4 2.0 1 2 0.2 11.9 14 78 205.1 8.9 15 62 179.5
Interceptions Tyler Condit Mark Clements Nigel Davis Tarik Pusey Leo Lorenzo
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gp-gs no. yds 11-11 41 454 11-11 31 316 11-11 26 363 11-1 24 287 11-0 24 236 10-0 22 289 11-11 9 71 9-0 4 136 10-0 4 40 10-10 3 36 11-0 1 26 10-0 1 2 11 190 2,256 11 223 1,974
UNH OPP 227 199 101 82 113 98 13 19 2,333 1,291 467 414 5.0 3.1 212.1 117.4 25 8 2,256 1,974 190-327-8 223-276-9 6.9 5.2 11.9 8.9 205.1 179.5 14 15 4,589 3,265 5.8 4.1 417.2 296.8 32-681 49-1,118 15-38 19-200 9-203 8-133 20-13 20-9 76-689 62-512 49 - 37.4 68 - 35.9 30:08 29:58 65/160 73/183 12/26 12/25
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Receiving Ty Headen DeeJay White Henry Adegunle Andre Anderson Devin Martin Rishawn Harris Jonathan Badyna Courtney Moshood Lemar Thomas Trevor Officer Andrew Parent Tyler Hill Total Opponents
Neutral 0-0 0-0 0-0
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Passing gp-gs effic comp-att-int pct yds td lg avg/g Ajee Patterson 11-9 125.93 182-309-6 58.9 2,098 13 62 190.7 Shazzon Mumphrey 4-2 141.07 8-16-1 50.0 158 1 78 39.5 Brandon Fowler 10-0 -200.00 0-1-1 0.0 0 0 0 0.0 Team 11-0 0.00 0-1-0 0.0 0 0 0 0.0 Total 11 125.29 190-327-8 58.1 2,256 14 78 205.1 Opponents 11 111.79 223-376-9 59.3 1,974 15 62 179.5
Team Statistics FIRST DOWNS Rushing Passing Penalty RUSHING YARDAGE Rushing Attempts Average Per Rush Average Per Game TD’s Rushing PASSING YARDAGE Comp-Att-Int Average Per Pass Average Per Catch Average Per Game TD’s Passing TOTAL OFFENSE Average Per Play Average Per Game KICK RETURNS: #-Yards PUNT RETURNS: #-Yards INT RETURNS: #-Yards FUMBLES-LOST PENALTIES-Yards PUNTS-AVG TIME OF POSSESSION Per Game 3RD DOWN Conversions 4TH DOWN Conversions
Home Away 4-2 3-2 4-1 3-1 0-1 0-1
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Rushing Andre Anderson Trevor Officer Lemar Thomas Justen Wilson Ajee Patterson Shazzon Mumphrey Courtney Moshood Ty Headen Alec Maisonet Tyjee Williams Rishawn Harris Devin Martin Total Opponents
Att. 3,375 3,059 3,723 3,827 2,187 827 2,531 4,684 2,741 604 1,777
2016 COACHES
Opponent Score #25 SLIPPERY ROCK L 13-39 at Bentley W 22-21 AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL W 31-12 at Southern Connecticut W 28-14 MERRIMACK L 10-14 at Assumption L 17-23 STONEHILL W 28-14 LIU POST W 63-16 PACE W 34-3 at Saint Anselm W 44-21 at #18 Assumption L 14-17
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Date 09/05/15 * 09/11/15 * 09/19/15 * 09/25/15 * 10/03/15 * 10/09/15 * 10/17/15 * 10/24/15 * 10/31/15 * 11/07/15 11/14/15
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# Defensive Leaders 45 Tyler Condit 20 Matt Zakrzewski 15 Stefano Bicknese 51 Dean Tsopanides 10 Mark Clements 57 Dave Calderon 98 Drake Harris 6 Matt Olivo 37 Nigel Davis 53 Tarik Pusey 44 Devon Porchia 19 Ralph Jonathas 22 Jacob Weaver 91 Jalani Roman 97 Willie Maxen 2 DJ Doman 41 C.J. Fitzpatrick 29 Luis Mercer 94 Dan McCourt 24 Jordan Dunn 56 Ari Nwobi 9 Leo Lorenzo 59 Matthew Rossi 25 Trevor Officer 14 Justen Wilson 12 DeeJay White 43 Carlos Lozada 38 Andrew Parent 79 Shane Fisher 28 Tyjee Williams 3 Ty Headen 27 Greg Pease 96 Khalif Green 88 Javon Rodd 40 Chris Rodgers 5 Shazzon Mumphrey 23 Andre Anderson 95 Kevin Eristil 85 Tyler Hill 11 Henry Adegunle 33 Danny Stock 64 Stephen Rossi Team Total Opponents
Tackles Sacks Pass Defense Fumbles Blkd gp-gs ua a tot tfl/yds no-yds int-yds brup gbh rcv-yds ff kick saf 11-11 51 109 160 13.5-60 5.0-26 3-124 2 - 1-0 2 - 11-11 37 77 114 8.5-26 1.0-5 - 4 - 1-0 2 - 11-11 31 41 72 2.5-9 1.0-6 - 2 - - - - 11-11 20 45 65 8.0-41 2.5-18 - 1 - 1-0 1 - 11-11 35 29 64 1.5-14 1.0-12 2-38 4 - - 2 - 11-11 18 30 48 7.5-32 3.0-17 - 1 1 1-0 2 - 11-11 9 36 45 8.5-28 2.5-10 - 2 - 2-69 - - 11-11 20 19 39 - - - 8 - - 1 - 11-8 20 17 37 - - 2-33 3 - 1-0 - - 6-6 15 18 33 0.5-1 - 1-8 3 - - - - 11-1 16 17 33 1.0-1 - - - - 1-0 2 - 11-9 10 14 24 5.5-13 2.0-6 - - - - 1 - 9-3 13 9 22 2.0-7 1.0-6 - - - - - - 10-0 6 13 19 1.5-2 - - 1 - - - - 10-0 5 13 18 4.0-24 3.0-22 - 1 - - - - 11-0 6 12 18 - - - 1 - - - - 11-0 7 10 17 - - - - - - - - 7-0 6 11 17 2.0-11 - - - - - - - 11-0 5 8 13 1.0-3 - - 2 - - - - 8-3 5 7 12 - - - - - - - - 5-0 2 8 10 0.5-1 -- - - - - - - 10-0 3 5 8 - - 1-0 2 - - - - 7-0 2 5 7 1.0-1 - - - - - - - 10-10 5 1 6 - - - 1 - - - - 11-0 3 2 5 - - - - - - - - 11-11 3 2 5 - - - - - - - - 10-0 3 1 4 - - - 2 - - - - 11-0 2 1 3 - - - - - - - - 11-11 2 - 2 - - - - - - - - 7-0 - 2 2 - - - - - - - - 11-11 1 - 1 - - - - - - - - 4-0 - 1 1 - - - - - - - - 1-0 1 - 1 - - - - - - - - 2-2 - 1 1 - - - - - - - - 6-0 1 - 1 - - - - - - - - 4-2 1 - 1 - - - - - - - - 11-1 - 1 1 - - - - - - - - 3-0 - 1 41 - - - - - - - - 10-0 - 1 1 - - - - - - - - 11-11 1 - 1 - - - - - - - - 11-0 1 - 1 - - - - - - - - 10-9 - 1 1 - - - - - - - - 11-0 1 - 1 - - - - - 1-0 - - 11 367 568 935 69-274 22-128 9-203 40 1 9-69 13 - 11 372 514 886 52-170 10-76 8-133 47 3 13-24 10 4 2
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|------NE-10------| |-------Overall-------| Record Pct. Record Pct. 8-1 .889 11-2 .846 7-2 .778 7-4 .636 6-3 .667 6-5 .545 5-4 .556 7-4 .636 5-4 .556 7-4 .636 5-4 .556 5-6 .455 4-5 .444 4-7 .364 3-6 .333 4-7 .364 2-7 .222 3-8 .273 0-9 .000 1-10 .091
* Northeast-10 Conference Regular Season Champion # Northeast-10 Conference Tournament Champion $ NCAA Qualifier
QB RB RB WR WR WR TE OL OL OL OL OL PK RS
Jeff Kidd Andre Anderson Elad Covaliu Shane Hubbard Jere Brown Devante Jenkins Sean Binckes Zach Jones Sullivan Crotty Mike Sollenne Zach Voytek Jared Orazio Cole Tracy Deonte Harris
LIU Post New Haven Saint Anselm LIU Post Merrimack So. Connecticut LIU Post American Int’l Assumption LIU Post New Haven New Haven Assumption Assumption
Northeast-10 Conference First Team Defense Danny Omoregie Andrew Justice Kevin Petit-Frere Ben Polci Drake Harris Demetrius Steed Tyler Condit Matt Zakrzewski Kayjuan Bynum Mike Ford Daquan Holmes Jarrod Casey Jamir Gee Tyler Ford
American Int’l American Int’l LIU Post Merrimack New Haven American Int’l New Haven New Haven So. Connecticut American Int’l American Int’l Assumption Pace Bentley
Salem, Ore. New Haven, Conn. Rockville, Md. St. Albens, N.Y. Cumberland, R.I. Carson, Calif. Brooklyn, N.Y. Wappingers Falls, N.Y. Saratoga Springs, N.Y. Massapequa, N.Y. Trumbill, Conn. Greenfield, N.H. Camarillo, Calif. Baltimore, Md.
Sr. Sr. So. R-Sr. Gr. Gr. Sr. Gr. Jr. Sr. Sr. Jr. Sr. Jr.
Lynn, Mass. Brooklyn, N.Y. Amityville, N.Y. Newtown, Mass. Union, N.J. Boston, Mass. Caldwell, N.J. Traverse City, Mich. Springfield, Mass. Sammamish, Wash. Troy, N.Y. Milford, Mass. Patterson, N.J. Amherst, N.H.
Northeast-10 Conference Second Team Offense
CHAMPIONSHIP WEEKEND Saturday, November 14 Northeast-10 Championship Game #1 Assumption 17, #2 New Haven 14
New Haven American Int’l Assumption Assumption Assumption New Haven Stonehill Stonehill Assumption Bentley Merrimack New Haven Saint Anselm Stonehill New Haven Pace
Northeast-10 Conference Second Team Defense DL DL DL DL DL DL LB LB LB LB DB DB DB DB P
Jeff Amell Ken Scotland Josh Hill Dean Tsopanides Kameron Tedder Andrew Kibarian Jerrod Shelby Nick Valenti Bryan Hardy Ryan Doherty Sam McDonald Brian Carroll Carroll Bailey Anthony Masucci Danny Stock
Bentley LIU Post Merrimack New Haven So. Connecticut Stonehill American Int’l Assumption Bentley Stonehill Bentley Merrimack Saint Anselm Stonehill New Haven
Northeast-10 Conference All-Rookie Team Deonte Harris Cody Lynn Brendan Tobey Cole Tracy Drew Mahoney Malik Pierre Hunter Sallila Ajee Patterson Jarred Sylvester Eric Fairweather Kyle Hill Rob Nittolo Seimou Smith Jhaaron Wallace Kaleb Lutton
Sr. R-Jr. Jr. Gr. Sr. Jr. Sr. Jr. Jr. Jr. Jr. Jr. Sr. Sr. So.
Assumption Assumption Assumption Assumption Bentley LIU Post Merrimack New Haven Pace Saint Anselm Saint Anselm So. Connecticut So. Connecticut So. Connecticut Stonehill
Neptune, N.J. Yonkers, N.Y. Sanford, Maine Manchester, Conn. Baltimore, Md. Newark, N.J. Weymouth, Mass. Middletown, Conn. Lynnfield, Mass. North Attleboro, Mass. Wilmington, Mass. Rochester, N.Y. West Newbury, Mass. Monroe, N.Y. North Massapequa, N.Y. Patterson, N.J. Buxton, Maine Port Jefferson Station, N.Y. Glastonbury, Conn. Orange, Conn. Yonkers, N.Y. Lynnfield, Mass. Brockton, Mass. Troy, N.Y. Barnstable, Mass. Methuen, Mass. Norfolk, Mass. Sudbury, Mass. Clinton, Mass. East Haven, Conn. North Massapequa, N.Y. Baltimore, Md. Saco, Maine Lynn, Mass. Camarillo, Calif. West Suffield, Conn. Holbrook, N.Y. Fitchburg, Mass. Neptune, N.J. Clayton, N.J. Londonberry. N.H. Upper Marlboro, Md. Hillsborough, N.J. Concord, N.H. Hartford, Conn. Middletown, Conn.
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Jr. Sr. Jr. So. Fr. Sr. Sr. Fr. Jr. Jr. R-Sr. Jr. Jr. Jr. So. Sr.
HISTORY & RECORDS
Additional Matchups #4 Stonehill 17, #3 Merrimack 14 #5 LIU Post 34, #6 Bentley 20 #8 So. Connecticut 17, #7 American Int’l 7 #9 Saint Anselm 39, #10 Pace 30
Ajee Patterson Maurice Easterling Alex Shain Ashton Grant Deonte Harris Ty Headen Gordon McLeod Kaleb Lutton DJ DeGeorge Eric Beckwith Brian Hurley Eliot Leubner Ryan Barry Anthony Siciliano Danny Stock Jamir Gee
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QB RB RB WR WR WR WR TE OL OL OL OL OL OL PK RS
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DL DL DL DL DL LB LB LB LB DB DB DB DB P
Jr. Jr. Sr. Jr. R-So. Jr. Sr. Sr. Sr. Fr. Sr. Gr. So. Fr.
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Team Assumption*#$ New Haven Merrimack LIU Post Stonehill Bentley American Int’l So. Connecticut Saint Anselm Pace
Northeast-10 Conference First Team Offense
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2015 NORTHEAST-10 CONFERENCE FINAL STANDINGS
Most Valuable Player – Andre Anderson, New Haven Offensive Player of the Year – Jere Brown, Merrimack Defensive Player of the Year – Tyler Condit, New Haven Rookie of the Year – Deonte Harris, Assumption Offensive Lineman of the Year – Zach Voytek, New Haven Defensive Lineman of the Year – Drake Harris, New Haven Coach of the Year – Bob Chesney, Assumption
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2015 RECAPS GAME 1 No. 25 Slippery Rock New Haven
GAME 2
0 14 10 15 - 39 3 7 3 0 - 13
New Haven Bentley
September 5, 2015 | Attendance: 3,375 Ralph F. DellaCamera Stadium
September 11, 2015 | Attendance: 3,059 Bentley University Football Stadium
WEST HAVEN, Conn. - Junior running back Andre Anderson finished with 78 yards receiving and 85 yards on the ground, leading the University of New Haven Chargers in a season opening loss to reigning PSAC Champion Slippery Rock on Saturday afternoon at Ralph D. DellaCamera Stadium. Anderson’s 78 yard reception came out of the cannon of Shazzon Mumphrey who finished his first game for the Blue and Gold with 136 yards in the air. Junior Ajee Patterson also saw some time under center for second-year Head Coach Chris Pincince, finishing with 83 yards, going 6-of-16. Joining Anderson in leading the Chargers on the ground was Mumphrey who finished with 52 yards and sophomore Justen Wilson who chipped in 26 yards running. In the air, Anderson was joined by junior Henry Adegunle who finished with four catches for 68 yards, including a 33-yard haul, and graduate student DeeJay White who pulled in three passes for 37 yards. Defensively, New Haven was led by senior captain Tyler Condit who finished with 19 tackles, including six solo stops. Two other Chargers finished with double digit tackles, sophomore Stefano Bicknese and graduate student Matt Zakrzewski who finished with 12 and 11 tackles, respectively. Condit’s six solo tackles led the way, with senior Tarik Pusey and graduate student Jacob Weaver joining him with six solo stops apiece. SCORING SUMMARY 1st 02:58 UNH Stock 25-yd Field Goal 2nd 09:15 SRU Greene 1-yd Run (Wainauskis kick) 07:21 UNH Anderson 78-yd Pass from Mumphry (Stock kick) 03:15 SRU Durden 2-yd Run (Wainauskis kick) 3rd 10:21 SRU Wainauskis 23-yd Field Goal 06:58 SRU Tucker 8-yd Pass from Nania (Wainauskis kick) 04:00 UNH Stock 33-yd Field Goal 4th 14:57 SRU Tucker 2-yd Pass from Nania (Wainauskis kick) 11:54 SRU Team 2-yd Safety 02:10 SRU Raye 12-yd Pass from Nania (Wainauskis kick) Team Statistics UNH SRU FIRST DOWNS.................................................. 15 28 RUSHES-YARDS (NET).................................... 42-195 46-177 PASSING YDS (NET)........................................ 219 269 Passes Att-Comp-Int...................................... 12-30-1 32-54-2 TOTAL OFFENSE PLAYS-YARDS.................. 72-414 100-446 Fumble Returns-Yards................................... 0-0 0-0 Punt Returns-Yards......................................... 2-5 3-32 Kickoff Returns-Yards.................................... 5-88 5-148 Interception Returns-Yards......................... 2-33 1-8 Punts (Number-Avg)...................................... 8 - 37.4 8 - 38.0 Fumbles-Lost.................................................... 3-1 0-0 Penalties-Yards................................................ 8-68 8-79 Possession Time.............................................. 28:21 31:39 Third-Down Conversions............................. 5 of 18 9 of 19 Fourth-Down Conversions.......................... 1 of 3 0 of 0 Red-Zone Scores-Chances.......................... 2-2 6-7 Sacks By: Number-Yards............................... 1-6 0-0
7 6 0 9 - 22 7 7 7 0 - 21
10-61 | 4:27 7-29 | 2:01 5-91 | 1:50 12-68 | 3:58 12-57 | 3:42 3-19 | 0:49 10-47 | 2:52 2-59 | 0:12 10-54 | 3:51
WALTHAM, Mass. - Sophomore Danny Stock came through under pressure with a 34-yard field goal with two seconds remaining to lead the New Haven Chargers football team to a 22-21 road victory over the Bentley Falcons in the Northeast-10 opener. With the victory, the Chargers improve to 1-1 overall and secure a position at the top of the conference standings early in the year. Junior quarterback Ajee Patterson came up big for the Chargers in the second half as he finished 11-of-20 over the final 30 minutes for 161 yards in the air. For the game, Patterson completed 16 passes for 191 yards. Junior running back Andre Anderson also had a big game for the Chargers, rushing for 140 yards, the first 100-plus game of the season for any Charger, and grabbed six yards in the air. Anderson also finished with a pair of rushing touchdowns, while graduate student Trevor Officer added a touchdown on the ground, running for 56 yards. As a team, the Chargers finished with 418 total yards of offense, 202 yards in the air and 216 on the ground. Defensively, New Haven was led by Tyler Condit for the second game in a row as he finished with 15 total tackles, six solo stops and nine assisted tackles. Among his 15 total tackles were three for loss, driving the Falcons back 14 yards. Overall, the Chargers finished with 10 tackles for a total of 37 loss yards, including a pair of seven yard drawbacks for graduate student Drake Harris and junior Dave Calderon. SCORING SUMMARY 1st 06:22 UNH Officer 1-yd Run (Stock kick) 00:30 BEN Mahoney 9-yd Pass from Montalto (Baron kick) 2nd 02:42 BEN Montalto 7-yd Run (Baron kick) 00:27 UNH Anderson 2-yd Run (Stock kick blocked) 3rd 09:41 BEN Farkes 23-yd Pass from Montatlo (Baron kick) 4th 04:49 UNH Anderson 1-yd Run (Patterson rush failed) 00:02 UNH Stock 34-yrd Field Goal
5-9 | 2:11 11-69 | 5:46 7-80 | 3:05 9-62 | 2:07 11-75 | 5:13 12-87 | 4:13 12-75 | 2:11
Team Statistics ......................................... UNH BEN FIRST DOWNS ......................................... 19 22 RUSHES-YARDS (NET).................................... 31-196 54-205 PASSING YDS (NET)........................................ 222 130 Passes Att-Comp-Int...................................... 17-30-1 12-18-0 TOTAL OFFENSE PLAYS-YARDS.................. 61-418 72-355 Fumble Returns-Yards................................... 0-0 0-0 Punt Returns-Yards......................................... 2-8 2-10 Kickoff Returns-Yards.................................... 5-277 4-230 Interception Returns-Yards......................... 0-0 1-0 Punts (Number-Avg)...................................... 4 - 37.2 5 - 44.8 Fumbles-Lost ......................................... 1-1 2-0 Penalties-Yards ......................................... 7-58 6-49 Possession Time ......................................... 21:19 38:41 Third-Down Conversions............................. 2 of 10 11 of 18 Fourth-Down Conversions.......................... 2 of 2 0 of 1 Red-Zone Scores-Chances.......................... 4-4 2-2 Sacks By: Number-Yards............................... 5-29 1-6
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GAME 3 American Int’l New Haven
GAME 4
5 0 0 7 - 12 0 10 21 0 - 31
New Haven Southern Conn.
0 0 14 14 - 28 0 14 0 0 - 14
September 25, 2015 | Attendance: 3,827 Jess Dow Field
WEST HAVEN, Conn. - The University of New Haven football team scored 31 answered points to secure its second-straight victory and remain undefeated in the Northeast-10 Conference with a 31-12 victory over the American International Yellow Jackets on Family and Football Alumni Day at DellaCamera Stadium.
Patterson’s primary targets in the air came by way of Rishawn Harris, DeeJay White and Andre Anderson who all pulled in four catches with Harris taking the trophy for the longest reception of the day, a 39-yard pass in tough coverage. Junior Henry Adegunle was a target for Patterson on just one occasion but he made it count, collecting his first touchdown of the season on a 13-yard catch on the Chargers opening drive of the second half, giving the home team a 17-5 advantage.
The final score of the day for New Haven came as the second quarterback keep for Patterson as he completed an 80-yard drive with a three-yard run that resulted in a 31-5 lead in favor of the Blue and Gold. As a team, the Chargers finished the game with 440 yards of total offense, the third game of the season with 400-plus total yards. Defensively, American International was held to just 283 yards, including a minimal 102 yards on the run.
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SCORING SUMMARY 2nd 14:52 SCSU Thomas 9-yd Run (McNally kick) 10:10 SCSU Jenkins 8-yd Pass from Nittolo (McNally kick) 3rd 06:24 UNH Headen 22-yd Pass from Patterson (Stock kick) 03:12 UNH Anderson 21-yd Run (Stock kick) 4th 08:26 UNH Anderson 2-yd Run (Stock kick) 05:03 UNH Anderson 55-yd Run (Stock kick) Team Statistics ......................................... UNH SCSU FIRST DOWNS ......................................... 16 18 RUSHES-YARDS (NET).................................... 265 142 PASSING YDS (NET)........................................ 176 131 Passes Att-Comp-Int...................................... 12-24-1 18-34-0 TOTAL OFFENSE PLAYS-YARDS.................. 441 273 Fumble Returns-Yards................................... 0-0 0-0 Punt Returns-Yards......................................... 1-13 2-29 Kickoff Returns-Yards.................................... 2-30 5-119 Interception Returns-Yards......................... 0-0 1-24 Punts (Number-Avg)...................................... 5-172 7-225 Fumbles-Lost ......................................... 1-0 0-0 Penalties-Yards ......................................... 7-52 7-51 Possession Time ......................................... 26:25 33:35 Third-Down Conversions............................. 5 of 13 8 of 18 Fourth-Down Conversions.......................... 0 of 1 1 of 3 Red-Zone Scores-Chances.......................... 1-1 2-3 Sacks By: Number-Yards............................... 4-16 2-13
16-86 | 5:52 7-50 | 3:05 6-82 | 2:44 3-74 | 0:41 8-65 | 2:56 2-63 | 0:53
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Team Statistics ......................................... UNH AIC FIRST DOWNS ......................................... 24 16 RUSHES-YARDS (NET).................................... 43-204 36-102 PASSING YDS (NET)........................................ 236 181 Passes Att-Comp-Int...................................... 19-25-0 19-30-2 TOTAL OFFENSE PLAYS-YARDS.................. 68-440 66-283 Fumble Returns-Yards................................... 0-0 1-0 Punt Returns-Yards......................................... 0-0 2-27 Kickoff Returns-Yards.................................... 2-33 6-124 Interception Returns-Yards......................... 2-22 0-0 Punts (Number-Avg)...................................... 2 - 38.5 4 - 37.2 Fumbles-Lost ......................................... 2-2 4-2 Penalties-Yards ......................................... 3-34 7-54 Possession Time ......................................... 27:13 32:47 Third-Down Conversions............................. 6 of 11 4 of 14 Fourth-Down Conversions.......................... 1 of 2 2 of 2 Red-Zone Scores-Chances.......................... 5-6 2-3 Sacks By: Number-Yards............................... 1-9 1-8
Defensively, the Chargers were led by graduate linebacker Matt Zakrzewski who finished with nine tackles, seven of which were solo stops. Sophomore defensive back Mark Clements finished just behind him with eight tackles, six of which were single handed. As a team, the Chargers finished with five tackles for a total of 18 loss yards, while also recording four sacks. Two of those sacks came from Stefano Bicknese as he drove the Owls back eight yards.
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12-75 | 4:09 4-39 | 0:29 6-56 | 2:43 1-11 | 0:06 12-80 | 4:24 7-81 | 3:17
Patterson relied on six targets in the air assault, with the lone touchdown catch coming from Ty Headen as he completed the first scoring drive with a 22-yard grab. The longest completion of the day was pulled in by Trevor Officer, a 48-yard grab for his only reception. Officer also ran the ball 10 times for 40 yards. Henry Adegunle and Devin Martin finished with the most receptions, three each. Among Adegunle’s three catches was a spectacular 31-yard grab at the one-yard line, setting up an eventual Anderson touchdown.
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Anderson led the ground efforts for the Chargers finishing with a career-high 175 yards and three touchdowns, the first time a Charger has rushed for three touchdowns since September 20, 2013. Among Anderson’s 17 carries and three touchdowns was an impressive 55-yard dash in the fourth quarter that resulted in seven points and the final 14-point margin.
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Anderson also found the end zone with his third touchdown of the season on an 11-yard run which was set up thanks to a pick from senior linebacker Tyler Condit that he turned into a 22-yard return. That scoring drive for the Chargers took just 11 seconds. In addition to the interception, Condit finished the game with 13 tackles, including four solo stops, to lead the Chargers defensive, his third game of the season with double figure tackles.
Patterson closed out the night hitting half of his attempts, 12-of-24, for a total of 176 yards and one touchdown. He also showed off his speed and moves on the ground with six carries for 64 yards gained, including a 53-yard run that led to a Chargers touchdown.
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Junior quarterback Ajee Patterson took every snap under center in his first collegiate start, finishing with 236 yards and a touchdown in the air as well as a pair of rushing touchdowns and 54 total yards on the run. Patterson would put the first Chargers points on the board early in the second quarter when he closed out a 12 play, 75 yard drive with a one-yard quarterback keep, giving New Haven a 7-5 lead, one they would never relinquish.
NEW HAVEN, Conn. - Behind big plays from junior quarterback Ajee Patterson and junior running back Andre Anderson, the University of New Haven stormed back to bring the Elm City Trophy back to West Haven for a sixth-straight year defeating Southern Connecticut State 28-14. With the victory, the Chargers improve to 3-1 and 3-0 in the Northeast-10, while the Owls remain winless at 0-4 overall and 0-3 in the NE-10.
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September 19, 2015 | Attendance: 3,723 Ralph F. DellaCamera Stadium
SCORING SUMMARY 1st 09:02 AIC Boteler 37-yd Field Goal 02:29 AIC Team 2-yd Safety 2nd 13:03 UNH Patterson 1-yd Run (Stock kick) 00:00 UNH Stock 19-yd Field Goal 3rd 12:09 UNH Adegunle 13-yd Pass from Patterson (Stock kick) 09:26 UNH Anderson 11-yd Run (Stock kick) 01:35 UNH Patterson 3-yd Run (Stock kick) 4th 13:13 AIC Hansen 1-yd Run (Boteler kick)
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GAME 6
7 0 0 7 - 14 0 7 3 0 - 10
New Haven Assumption
October 3, 2015 | Attendance: 2,187 Ralph F. DellaCamera Stadium
October 9, 2015 | Attendance: 827 Multi-Sport Stadium
WEST HAVEN, Conn. - The University of New Haven football team dropped its first Northeast-10 game of the season 14-10 to the visiting Merrimack Warriors on Saturday in front of a crowd of 2,187 at DellaCamera Stadium. The Chargers fall to 3-2 overall and 3-1 in the NE-10. Junior quarterback Ajee Patterson led the Chargers offense, finishing with 226 total yards in the air, the second highest passing total for the season for New Haven. Overall, Patterson completed 25 of his 42 attempts, while also gaining 40 yards on the ground and his third rushing touchdown of the season. The Chargers first seven points came on Patterson’s one-yard quarterback keeper, which capped off a two-play drive that began with a 34-yard completion to Henry Adegunle down the sideline. The Chargers originally gained possession thanks to the quick thinking of Devon Porchia who recovered a Merrimack fumble by Jere Brown. Sophomore kicker Danny Stock capped off the Chargers second scoring drive of the game with his fifth field goal of the season, a 25-yard attempt that completed a 13play drive that lasted just under six minutes. That scoring drive, which came on the opening possession of the second quarter included the longest running play of the game, a 33-yard scamper for Patterson. Leading the Chargers running game overall was graduate running back Trevor Officer who netted 42 yards on 10 carries, including a 14-yard run for his longest of the afternoon. Andre Anderson finished just behind him with 23 net yards. Adegunle’s 34-yard completion in the second quarter helped him to a team-leading 74 receiving yards, which came on five total catchers. DeeJay White was Patterson’s most frequently used target as he finished with 50 total receiving yards. Overall, Patterson used seven different receivers. Defensively, the Chargers were led by senior linebacker Tyler Condit who finished with a career-high 25 tackles, including 11 solo stops. Four of his 25 total tackles resulted in 27 loss yards, while he also forced a pair of fumbles and sacked the Warriors quarterback for a five-yard loss. Mark Clements also finished with double digit tackles, ending 13 plays overall, four of which came on solo tackles. SCORING SUMMARY 1st 05:06 MER Demars 11-yd Pass from Davis (Camarro kick) 2nd 04:28 UNH Patterson 1-yd Run (Stock kick) 3rd 09:14 UNH Stock 25-yd Field Goal 4th 01:44 MER Brown 17-yd Pass from Davis (Camarro kick) Team Statistics ......................................... UNH MER FIRST DOWNS ......................................... 18 18 RUSHES-YARDS (NET).................................... 36-95 31-77 PASSING YDS (NET)........................................ 226 226 Passes Att-Comp-Int...................................... 25-42-1 24-38-1 TOTAL OFFENSE PLAYS-YARDS.................. 78-321 69-303 Fumble Returns-Yards................................... 0-0 0-0 Punt Returns-Yards......................................... 0-0 1-5 Kickoff Returns-Yards.................................... 3-65 3-101 Interception Returns-Yards......................... 1-8 1-25 Punts (Number-Avg)...................................... 5 - 38.0 5 - 33.2 Fumbles-Lost ......................................... 1-1 4-2 Penalties-Yards ......................................... 6-52 3-31 Possession Time ......................................... 28:01 31:59 Third-Down Conversions............................. 6 of 18 4 of 15 Fourth-Down Conversions.......................... 1 of 5 0 of 2 Red-Zone Scores-Chances.......................... 2-3 2-2 Sacks By: Number-Yards............................... 2-8 1-11
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6-57 | 2:30 2-35 | 0:32 13-60 | 5:38 8-73 | 2:09
WORCESTER, Mass. - A Hail Mary attempt in the end zone as time expired went incomplete as the University of New Haven football team dropped a 23-17 decision to the Assumption Grey Hounds in Northeast-10 action on Friday night. With the loss, New Haven falls to 3-3 overall and 3-2 in the Northeast-10. Sophomore quarterback Ajee Patterson completed his fourth start of the season with a career-high 307 yards, completing 29-of-54 pass attempts, one of which went for a 28-yard touchdown to Henry Adegunle. Patterson’s primary target was DeeJay White who finished with six catches for 58 yards. Adegunle, Devin Martin, Ty Headen and Andre Anderson all finished with four catches with Adegunle leading the four with 56 yards. Also setting a career-high against Assumption was sophomore kicker Danny Stock who drilled his sixth field goal of the season, going for 43 yards, nine more than his previous career-high of 34 set at Bentley. On the ground, the Chargers were led by Trevor Officer who finished with 96 net yards on 22 carries, including an eight-yard touchdown, his second of the season. Andre Anderson finished second among the Chargers running back, finishing with 31 net yards on 14 carries. Leading the New Haven defense was Matt Zakrzewski who was one of two Chargers who finished in double figures, closing out the game with 12 stops. Tyler Condit finished with 11, his fifth game of the season in double figures. SCORING SUMMARY 1st 08:51 ASM Tobey 3-yd Run (Tracy kick) 04:25 ASM Tracy 20-yd Field Goal 3rd 10:22 UNH Adegunle 28-yd Pass from Patterson 08:53 UNH Stock 43-yd Field Goal 00:25 ASM Ward 7-yd Run (Tobey pass failed) 4th 10:12 ASM Blunt 76-yd Interception Run (Tracy kick) 04:09 UNH Officer 8-yd Run (Stock kick)
11-73 | 4:02 4-2 | 0:48 7-39 | 2:38 4-3 | 1:22 9-56 | 3:08 7-54 | 2:22
Team Statistics ......................................... UNH ASM FIRST DOWNS ......................................... 28 12 RUSHES-YARDS (NET).................................... 136 93 PASSING YDS (NET)........................................ 307 96 Passes Att-Comp-Int...................................... 29-55-2 14-23-0 TOTAL OFFENSE PLAYS-YARDS.................. 100-443 53-189 Fumble Returns-Yards................................... 0-0 0-0 Punt Returns-Yards......................................... 3-2 2-33 Kickoff Returns-Yards.................................... 2-46 2-33 Interception Returns-Yards......................... 0-0 2-76 Punts (Number-Avg)...................................... 5-164 7-289 Fumbles-Lost ......................................... 2-1 2-1 Penalties-Yards ......................................... 9-76 6-51 Possession Time ......................................... 37:31 22:29 Third-Down Conversions............................. 7 of 20 4 of 12 Fourth-Down Conversions.......................... 2 of 6 0 of 0 Red-Zone Scores-Chances.......................... 1-3 3-3 Sacks By: Number-Yards............................... 0-0 1-4
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GAME 7 Stonehill New Haven
GAME 8
0 0 0 14 - 14 14 7 0 7 - 28
LIU Post New Haven
0 3 13 0 - 16 21 14 21 7 - 63
October 24, 2015 | Attendance: 4,684 Ralph F. DellaCamera Stadium
WEST HAVEN, Conn. - Junior quarterback Ajee Patterson finished with 200-plus yards for the third-straight game and the fifth time in 2015 as he led the University of New Haven football team in a 28-14 Northeast-10 victory over Stonehill at Ralph F. DellaCamera Stadium. New Haven improves to 4-3 overall and 4-2 in the Northeast-10, while Stonehill falls to 4-3 overall and 3-3 in the NE-10.
Headen was Patterson’s primary target in the air, finishing with nine completions for a season-high 106 yards. Overall, eight different Chargers found themselves on Patterson’s hit list with Rishawn Harris and Devin Martin among the leaders with five and four catches, respectively. Harris finished the game with 64 yards, while Martin added 41. In addition to Headen’s touchdown, Tyler Hill also scored for the Chargers on a two-yard completion, his only catch of the day.
Joining Anderson in leading the ground assault was Trevor Officer who finished with 37 yards on 12 carries and Lemar Thomas who chipped in 11 yards on four attempts.
6-72 | 2:05 12-59 | 5:17 10-74 | 4:13 20-94 | 8:32 12-66 | 5:09 11-75 | 2:39
Individually, the Chargers defense was led by sophomore Stefano Bicknese who finished with 14 total tackles, seven of which were solo stops. Finishing just behind him was senior linebacker Tyler Condit who finished with 13 tackles. The Chargers also sacked LIU Post’s Jeff Kidd three times and picked off a pair of Pioneer passes with Mark Clements grabbing both of those interceptions.
SCORING SUMMARY 1st 09:04 UNH Headen 36-yrd Pass from Patterson (Stock kick) 03:59 UNH Officer 15-yd Run (Stock kick) 01:53 UNH Martin 30-yd Pass from Patterson (Stock kick) 2nd 13:18 UNH Moshood 62-yd Pass from Patterson (Stock kick) 02:34 UNH Anderson 8-yd Run (Stock kick) 00:00 LIU Kolodny 31-yd Field Goal 3rd 12:36 UNH Anderson 34-yd Run (Stock kick) 05:10 LIU Higgins 3-yd Pass from Kidd (Kolodny kick failed) 04:57 UNH Anderson 90-yd Kickoff Return (Stock kick) 02:30 UNH Badyna 20-yd Pass from Patyterson (Stock kick) 00:42 LIU Hubbard 19-yd Pass from Kidd (Kolodny kick) 4th 11:52 UNH Wilson 50-yd Run (Stock kick) Team Statistics ......................................... UNH LIU FIRST DOWNS ......................................... 27 24 RUSHES-YARDS (NET).................................... 53-401 31-77 PASSING YDS (NET)........................................ 242 227 Passes Att-Comp-Int...................................... 21-14-0 45-27-2 TOTAL OFFENSE PLAYS-YARDS.................. 74-643 76-304 Fumble Returns-Yards................................... 0-0 0-0 Punt Returns-Yards......................................... 0-0 2-31 Kickoff Returns-Yards.................................... 3-120 9-171 Interception Returns-Yards......................... 2-38 0-0 Punts (Number-Avg)...................................... 3-35.0 8-28.5 Fumbles-Lost ......................................... 1-1 0-0 Penalties-Yards ......................................... 17-154 4-38 Possession Time ......................................... 29:27 25:10 Third-Down Conversions............................. 7 of 13 4 of 15 Fourth-Down Conversions.......................... 1 of 1 2 of 4 Red-Zone Scores-Chances.......................... 3-4 3-3 Sacks By: Number-Yards............................... 3-19 0-0
7-74 | 2:50 9-68 | 3:35 3-30 | 0:43 4-81 | 1:33 5-55 | 2:30 6-66 | 0:47 6-68 | 2:18 11-80 | 2:57 4-28 | 2:07 7-66 | 1:44 7-83 | 3:43
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New Haven’s defense was on the prowl right out of the gates, not allowing a LIU Post first down on the first four drives, with two of those drives ending in a loss of 11 total yards. Overall, the Pioneers either punted or turned the ball over on down on their first eight drives before allowing a field goal as time expired in the first half.
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Team Statistics ......................................... UNH STO FIRST DOWNS ......................................... 22 17 RUSHES-YARDS (NET).................................... 34-118 30-82 PASSING YDS (NET)........................................ 263 179 Passes Att-Comp-Int...................................... 36-24-0 36-20-0 TOTAL OFFENSE PLAYS-YARDS.................. 70-381 66-261 Fumble Returns-Yards................................... 0-0 0-0 Punt Returns-Yards......................................... 0-0 0-0 Kickoff Returns-Yards.................................... 1-28 4-83 Interception Returns-Yards......................... 0-0 0-0 Punts (Number-Avg)...................................... 4 - 34.5 5 - 39.8 Fumbles-Lost ......................................... 0-0 0-0 Penalties-Yards ......................................... 3-19 5-34 Possession Time ......................................... 31:03 28:57 Third-Down Conversions............................. 8 of 15 7 of 17 Fourth-Down Conversions.......................... 2 of 2 4 of 4 Red-Zone Scores-Chances.......................... 4-4 2-2 Sacks By: Number-Yards............................... 3-19 1-10
Junior quarterback Ajee Patterson excelled in the air, completing 13-of-20 attempts for 231 yards and four passing touchdowns. All four TD’s in the air were pulled in by different players with Ty Headen opening the game up with a 36-yard grab for a touchdown on the Chargers second drive. Courtney Moshood, Jonathan Badyna and Devin Martin all joined Headen with touchdown receptions. All four touchdown receptions were completions of more than 20 yards with the longest of the day a 62-yard pass to Moshood.
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Defensively, the Chargers were led by senior linebacker Tyler Condit who finished his third-straight game and sixth of the season with double figure tackles, leading all players in the game with 14 total tackles. Matt Zakrzewski finished just behind Condit with 11 stops, including six solo tackles.
Joining Anderson on the ground was graduate Trevor Officer who finished with 127 yards on 13 carries. He also scored on the ground with a 15-yard run that closed out the Chargers second possession of the game. Justin Wilson also had a career-day on the ground as he finished with 86 yards on eight carries including a 50-yard run straight up the middle early in the fourth quarter.
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On the ground, New Haven was led by junior running back Andre Anderson who creeped closer to the top-10 in school history in total rushing yards as he finished with 65 yards on 11 carries, without a rush for loss yards. Anderson also scored twice, which gives him 20 touchdowns for his career, tying Victory Jones for fifth all-time in school history.
Overall, New Haven finished with 401 yards on the ground, closing out the game without losing a yard on the ground assault in 53 total carries. The 401 rushing yards is the most for a New Haven team since September 20, 2013 when they finished with 509 against Saint Anselm. Leading the Chargers ground efforts was junior Andre Anderson who finished with 128 yards on 14 carries and a pair of touchdowns. Anderson also ran back a kick off in the third quarter 90 yards for seven points. That run back was the first time a Charger has ran back a kick off since Mike DeCaro returned one 78 yards, also against LIU Post, on September 28, 2013.
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Patterson closed out his fourth start of the season with 263 yards and a pair of touchdowns in the air, while also running for 14 yards. Overall, the junior playmaker finished 24-of-26 in attempts, with his longest of the game a 40-yard pass to Ty Headen on the opening drive of the game.
WEST HAVEN, Conn. - The University of New Haven football team exploded for more than 600 yards and eight touchdowns en route to a 63-16 Homecoming victory over Northeast-10 rival LIU Post in front of 4,684 fans at Ralph F. DellaCamera Stadium. With the victory, New Haven improves to 5-3 overall and 5-2 in the NE-10.
2016 COACHES
October 17, 2015 | Attendance: 2,531 Ralph F. DellaCamera Stadium
SCORING SUMMARY 1st 12:55 UNH Anderson 5-yd Run (Stock kick) 02:02 UNH Hill 2-yd Pass from Patterson (Stock kick) 2nd 06:48 UNH Headen 3-yd Pass from Patterson (Stock kick) 4th 12:50 STO Dick 9-yd Pass from Foltz (Grzywacz kick) 07:33 UNH Anderson 4-yd Run (Stock kick) 01:45 STO Haskins 16-yd Pass from Foltz (Grzywacz kick)
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2015 RECAPS GAME 9 Pace New Haven
GAME 10
0 3 0 0 - 3 14 6 14 0 - 34
New Haven Saint Anselm
October 31, 2015 | Attendance: 2,741 Ralph F. DellaCamera Stadium
November 7, 2015 | Attendance: 604 Grappone Stadium
WEST HAVEN, Conn. - Senior Drake Harris ran back a fumble recovery 69 yards, capping off an end-to-end victory over the visiting Pace Setters on Senior Day at Ralph F. DellaCamera Stadium on Saturday afternoon in front of a crowd of 2,741. The Chargers improve to 6-3 overall, 6-2 in the Northeast-10, while Pace falls to 1-8 on the season and 0-8 in the NE-10. Harris’ runback touchdown was the first of his career and the first time a Charger has returned a fumble for a touchdown since November 9, 2013 against Bentley. The fumble, which was forced by Mark Clements came as Pace attempted a fake field goal with Clements punching the ball loose and Harris having an open path to the end zone. That score was part of five touchdowns on the day, including two in the air and a pair on the ground. Junior quarterback Ajee Patterson opened up the scoring on the Chargers second drive of the game as he closed out the drive with a two-yard completion to Rishawn Harris. He also found Henry Adegunle late in the third quarter for the Chargers final score of the game. Both rushing touchdowns came with the ball tucked into the arms of junior running back Trevor Officer, his first multi-touchdown game of the season. Officer finished the game with a team-high 77 yards on the ground, scoring from four yards and six yards out. Defensively, New Haven was led by senior Tyler Condit who finished with 11 tackles, the only Charger to record double figure stops. Condit has recorded double figures in tackles in all but one game in 2015. Joining him in leading the way was transfer Dean Tsopanides who finished with eight tackles, while Devon Porchia and Dave Calderon led New Haven with five solo tackles a piece. In addition to his forced fumble in the third quarter, Clements added four tackles, one of which was the only Charger sack on the day, driving Pace back 12 yards on the play. SCORING SUMMARY 1st 07:48 UNH Harris 2-yd Pass from Patterson (Stock Kick) 00:55 UNH Officer 4-yd Run (Stock kick) 2nd 02:23 UNH Officer 6-yd Run (Stock kick blocked) 00:09 PACE Fountis 27-yd Field Goal 3rd 07:15 UNH Harris 69-yd Fumble Recovery (Stock kick) 04:28 UNh Adegunle 22-yd Pass from Patterson (Stock kick) Team Statistics FIRST DOWNS RUSHES-YARDS (NET) PASSING YDS (NET) Passes Att-Comp-Int TOTAL OFFENSE PLAYS-YARDS Fumble Returns-Yards Punt Returns-Yards Kickoff Returns-Yards Interception Returns-Yards Punts (Number-Avg) Fumbles-Lost Penalties-Yards Possession Time Third-Down Conversions Fourth-Down Conversions Red-Zone Scores-Chances Sacks By: Number-Yards
UNH 19 47-203 152 14-21-0 68-355 1-69 4-24 1-21 0-0 3 - 40.7 2-1 5-60 31:05 5 of 13 1 of 3 3-5 1-12
PACE 14 42-94 85 12-30-0 72-179 0-0 1-10 4-113 0-0 7 - 37.4 6-2 8-55 28:55 9 of 20 0 of 3 1-2 1-7
13 7 10 14 - 44 7 7 7 0 - 21
6-58 | 1:50 7-68 | 2:18 5-34 | 1:12 8-34 | 2:14 5:51 | 2:01
MANCHESTER, N.H.. - Andre Anderson set the New Haven single-game rushing record and Tyler Condit eclipsed the school record for single-season tackles as the University of New Haven football team scored 24 unanswered points in the second half to defeat the Saint Anselm Hawks 44-21 in a Northeast-10 Conference matchup on Saturday afternoon. Anderson finished with 319 yards, breaking Roger Graham’s single game rushing record of 304 yards that Graham set against American International on Oct. 15, 1994. Condit made sure that Anderson wasn’t the only one who was breaking records on the day, finishing with 25 tackles, giving him 153 on the year and shattering the previous season best of 134 set by Erik Lesinski in both 1986 and 1987. After fumbling on its first possession, the Chargers forced a Saint Anselm punt before shifting the offense into gear. A pair of runs gave them a 3rd-and-1 from their own 25 yard line where Ajee Patterson kept it himself, rushing for four yards to the 29, giving New Haven a fresh set of downs. Marching down the field, the Blue and Gold did not face another third down until its 12th and final play of drive when Patterson hit Devin Martin for a 13-yard touchdown on 3rd-and-5 for the opening score of the game. The extra point was blocked as New Haven took a 6-0 lead. The Hawks responded immediate with a nine play, 75 yard drive, capped by a 51-yard touchdown pass from Eric Fairweather to Kyle Hill to take a 7-6 lead. New Haven once again had trouble holding onto the football on its next series as after a 10-yard pass, the Chargers fumbled again for their second turnover of the half. The defense came up big, however, as on 3rd-and-1 for Saint Anselm inside New Haven territory, Tyler Condit intercepted a ball at the 34 and returned it to the Hawks’ 20. That set up Anderson who needed just one play to give New Haven the lead back, scoring his first TD of the game, making it 13-7. The two teams traded second quarter scores. After the Hawks took the lead on a 47-yard screen pass from Fairweather to Elad Covaliu, New Haven needed just seven plays and three minutes to take the advantage back as Patterson plunged in from one yard out, capping a 56-yard drive. Keying the offense were a 29-yard run by Lemar Thomas and a 12-yard run by Anderson. Opening the second half, Saint Anselm took the ball 75 yards on the first drive of the frame, with Fairwather running it in himself to put the Hawks up 21-20. It was the last time they would taste the lead in the game, however, as the Chargers scored 24 unanswered points to come away with the win. SCORING SUMMARY 1st 08:42 UNH Martin 13-yd Pass from Patterson (Stock kick blocked) 11-84 | 4:59 06:16 STA Hill 51-yd Pass from Fairweather (Grayson kick) 8-75 | 2:18 04:06 UNH 20-yd Anderson Run (Stock kick) 1-20 | 0:07 2nd 13:40 STA Covaliu 47-yd pass from Fairweather (Grayson kick) 7-80 | 2:38 10:23 UNH Patterson 1-yd Run (Stock kick) 7-56 | 3:07 3rd 11:31 STA Fairweather 7-yd Run (Grayson kick) 10-75 | 3:29 06:45 UNH Stock 39-yd Field Goal 13-43 | 4:40 00:10 UNH Anderson 4-yd Run (Stock kick) 5-77 | 1:50 4th 11:28 UNH Anderson 17-yd Run (Stock kick) 5-56 | 2:14 05:29 UNH Thomas 5-yd run (Stock kick) 8-52 | 4:30 Team Statistics FIRST DOWNS RUSHES-YARDS (NET) PASSING YDS (NET) Passes Att-Comp-Int TOTAL OFFENSE PLAYS-YARDS Fumble Returns-Yards Punt Returns-Yards Kickoff Returns-Yards Interception Returns-Yards Punts (Number-Avg) Fumbles-Lost Penalties-Yards Possession Time Third-Down Conversions Fourth-Down Conversions Red-Zone Scores-Chances Sacks By: Number-Yards
UNH 27 60-420 118 17-11-0 77-538 0-0 2-3 4-69 1-48 3-42.0 4-3 4-35 34:02 9 of 14 1 of 1 7-8 1-4
STA 18 33-111 299 40-26-1 73-410 0-0 1-0 4-108 0-0 5-33.6 0-0 4-40 25:58 8 of 18 0 of 4 1-2 0-0
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GAME 11 New Haven Assumption
0 7 7 0 - 14 3 0 6 8 - 17
WORCESTER, Mass. – Senior linebacker Tyler Condit picked off an Assumption pass and recovered a Greyhounds fumble to set up both of the Chargers touchdowns as the University of New Haven football team dropped a 17-14 decision in the Northeast-10 Championship.
Trailing 9-7 in the third quarter, Condit came up big again as he recovered a fumble by Assumption’s Brendan Tobey, forced by Dave Calderon, setting the Chargers up on the Greyhounds 23 yard line. Patterson again came up big, this time on a third down situation where he connected with Henry Adegunle to put the Chargers on a fresh set of downs inside the 10-yard line. Andre Anderson capped off the drive when he curled to his right and around the line to drive in from five yards out and give New Haven a 14-9 lead.
Defensively, New Haven was led by Matt Zakrzewski who finished with 17 tackles, a career-high in a Chargers uniform. Joining him in double figures was transfer Dean Tsopanides who finished with 12 tackles, including a sack. Both Zakrzewski and Tsopanides finished with 1.5 tackles for loss. Zakrzewski also added a forced fumble and a fumble recovery.
ASM 12 40-131 151 19-28-1 282 1-24 3-23 2-58 2-0 7 - 32.4 2-2 4-30 31:16 5 of 17 2 of 2 4-4 2-17
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UNH 12 40-100 95 13-26-2 195 0-0 1-1 5-93 1-54 7 - 41.4 3-2 7-81 29:49 5 of 15 0 of 0 2-3 1-6
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Team Statistics FIRST DOWNS RUSHES-YARDS (NET) PASSING YDS (NET) Passes Att-Comp-Int TOTAL OFFENSE PLAYS-YARDS Fumble Returns-Yards Punt Returns-Yards Kickoff Returns-Yards Interception Returns-Yards Punts (Number-Avg) Fumbles-Lost Penalties-Yards Possession Time Third-Down Conversions Fourth-Down Conversions Red-Zone Scores-Chances Sacks By: Number-Yards
6-49 | 2:46 4-21 | 3:57 9-55 | 3:18 4-2 | 1:02 4-23 | 1:03 8-25 | 3:14
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SCORING SUMMARY 1st 09:35 ASM Tracy 26-yd Field Goal 2nd 06:02 UNH White 2-yd Pass from Patterson (Stock kick) 3rd 11:42 ASM Tracy 37-yd Field Goal 08:22 ASM Tracy 25-yd Field Goal 04:06 UNH Anderson 5-yd Run (Stock kick) 4th 08:03 ASM Lynn 1-yd Pass from Shain (Grant pass)
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For the game, Anderson would lead the running game with 75 yards on 21 carries, while Trevor Officer followed him with 27 yards on eight carries. Patterson closed out his day, completing 50-percent of his passes, 13-of-26, for 95 yards.
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In the second quarter, Condit collected a tipped pass, by Mark Clements, and ran it back 54 yards to set up New Haven’s first scoring drive of the game. The 54-yard run back for Condit was his longest of the season. On the ensuing drive, sophomore quarterback Ajee Patterson dumped a pass deep in the end zone to DeeJay White for his first touchdown of the season.
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November 14, 2015 | Attendance: 1,777 Multi-Sport Stadium
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Yds. 2,098 2,675 2,721 1,550 3,336 1,861 2,825 1,606 2,180 1,252 2,096 2,614 1,874 2,327 2,625 2,098 2,313 2,336 2,336 1,775 3,114 2,025 2,268 1,902 2,607 1,694 1,463 1,443 653 2,164 1,115
TD Int. 13 6 20 8 29 7 16 4 36 12 16 6 23 9 9 11 17 12 8 7 28 15 25 12 18 14 23 6 31 3 22 11 17 14 31 1 26 5 17 16 23 18 14 12 15 13 11 17 17 15 16 15 7 18 6 16 5 9 16 20 12 13
134-58 67-30 45-9 122-50 72-32 111-27
.432 .447 .200 .410 .444 .243
897 515 175 603 293 202
4 3 0 0 0 0
9 8 9 10 9 17
327 1 294 2 76 0 118 0 225 0 49 0
HISTORY & RECORDS Senior running back Mike DeCaro led the Chargers in 2012 and 2013 in rushing and all-purpose yards. His 2,289 all-purpose yards in 2013 set the record in a single season. He also amassed nearly 1,000 return yards in his final season with the Chargers.
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Yds TD 454 3 625 6 496 6 881 16 528 2 528 4 809 8 379 0 919 7 619 5 633 7 1006 7 540 8 726 5 1113 16 582 4 701 6 1074 11 1030 10 986 12 1121 11 693 5 654 1 446 1 800 6 605 5 695 6 527 3 401 4 759 8 585 5
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RUSHING Year Player Att. Yds TD 2015 Andre Anderson..........................162 1,150 14 2014 Trevor Officer................................152 681 4 2013 Mike DeCaro.................................135 937 10 2012 Mike DeCaro.................................96 616 7 2011 Mike DeCaro.................................157 806 10 2010 Victor Jones..................................201 1021 11 2009 Josh Smart.....................................69 278 2 2003 Darren Haynes.............................77 514 4 2002 Maikel Mehu.................................94 474 3 2001 Dawud Hanif.................................121 620 4 2000 Dawud Hanif.................................136 844 3 1999 Corey Jones...................................164 892 5 1998 Corey Jones...................................187 857 5 1997 Don Highsmith............................185 1057 13 1996 Don Highsmith............................200 851 3 1995 Ron Jenkins...................................182 854 3 1994 Roger Graham..............................278 1607 17 1993 Roger Graham..............................182 1687 19 1992 Roger Graham..............................200 1717 22 1991 Roger Graham..............................161 942 8 1990 A.J. Livingston..............................157 793 16 1989 Dana Burgo...................................129 515 6 1988 Weaver Williams..........................105 501 4 1987 Keith McCoy..................................98 461 1 1986 Charles Hill....................................51 157 1 1985 Bill Gambardella..........................171 832 6 1984 Mike Murphy................................81 310 2 1983 Bill Gambardella..........................131 634 4 1982 Bill Clancy......................................137 669 8 1981 Fred DiRenzo................................119 498 1 1980 Tony Major....................................112 563 5 1979 not available 1978 Tony Major....................................139 504 3 1977 Bob Currie.....................................71 319 0 1976 Brian Rickert.................................89 449 5 1975 Mark Francoeur...........................176 657 6 1974 Bob Holtz.......................................93 273 2 1973 Benny Mondrone........................62 162 0
RECEIVING Year Player Rec. 2015 Ty Headen.....................................41 2014 Ty Headen.....................................60 2013 Nick Music.....................................34 2012 Jason Thompson.........................44 2011 Josh Smart.....................................50 2010 Demetrius Washington-Ellison......41 2009 Sharieff Hall...................................73 2003 Joe Tarasiewicz............................40 2002 Matt Marcks..................................66 2001 Matt Marcks..................................33 2000 Ketric Barnes.................................38 1999 Elvert Eden....................................62 1998 Adam Roman...............................42 1997 Adam Roman...............................53 1996 Tyrone Seabrooks.......................76 1995 Bobby Barnette...........................59 1994 Max Joyner-Brown.....................49 1993 Tony Willis......................................71 1992 Tony Willis......................................51 1991 Tony Willis......................................59 1990 Pierre Fils........................................63 1989 Pierre Fils........................................38 1988 Bob Wietecha...............................46 1987 Ron Conyers..................................38 1986 Greg Ortman................................62 1985 Greg Ortman................................46 1984 Ralph Pacifico...............................32 1983 Ralph Pacifico...............................27 1982 Ralph Pacifico...............................26 1981 Bruce Barrett.................................48 1980 Bruce Barrett.................................35 1979 not available 1978 Dave Hernandez.........................18 1977 Pat Morelli.....................................12 1976 Gerry Kopazna.............................5 1975 Vin Tozzi..........................................13 1974 Jim Martone.................................21 1973 Vin Tozzi..........................................6
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Pct. .589 .632 .609 .665 .657 .568 .618 .498 .576 .491 .493 .491 .506 .598 .600 .595 .610 .605 .619 .556 .520 .542 .494 .473 .554 .546 .573 .600 .400 .475 .466
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Att.-Comp. 182-309 397-251 274-167 182-121 341-224 273-166 411-254 271-135 335-193 175-86 286-141 340-167 316-160 271-162 300-180 328-195 277-169 266-161 239-148 250-139 402-209 297-161 340-168 294-139 361-200 249-136 185-106 155-93 120-48 314-149 163-76
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PASSING Year Player 2015 Ajee Patterson 2014 Joey Bradley 2013 Ronnie Nelson 2012 Ryan Osiecki 2011 Ryan Osiecki 2010 Ryan Osiecki 2009 Ryan Osiecki 2003 Joe DiMeglio 2002 Rob D’innocenzio 2001 Rob D’Innocenzio 2000 Jason Barnett 1999 Jason Barnett 1998 Jason Barnett 1997 Cazzie Kosciolek 1996 Jesse Showerda 1995 Jesse Showerda 1994 James Weir 1993 James Weir 1992 Ken Suhl 1991 Ken Suhl 1990 Jay McLucas 1989 Jay McLucas 1988 Mike Horton 1987 Mike Horton 1986 Mike Horton 1985 Paul Kelly 1984 Paul Kelly 1983 Paul Kelly 1982 Mark Giordani 1981 Matt Ready 1980 Walt Melfi 1979 not available 1978 Brian O’Keefe 1977 Walt Melfi 1976 Mike Whalen 1975 Ed Pikor 1974 Jim Menge 1973 Jim Menge
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YEAR-BY-YEAR LEADERS ALL-PURPOSE YARDS Year Player Rush Rec Ret Tot 2015 Andre Anderson..........................1,150 287 329 1,766 2014 Trevor Officer................................681 107 209 997 2013 Mike DeCaro.................................937 407 945 2,289 2012 Mike DeCaro.................................616 224 722 1,562 2011 Mike DeCaro.................................806 244 829 1,879 2010 Victor Jones..................................1021 32 0 1,053 2009 Sharieff Hall...................................21 809 792 1,622 2003 Darren Haynes.............................514 142 42 698 2002 Matt Marcks..................................0 919 116 1,035 2001 Matt Marcks..................................3 619 239 861 2000 Ketric Barnes.................................45 633 751 1,329 1999 Ketric Barnes.................................3 801 750 1,554 1998 Adam Roman...............................-4 540 619 1,155 1997 Adam Roman...............................4 726 583 1,313 1996 T. Seabrooks..................................0 1113 0 1,113 1995 Bobby Barnette...........................13 582 405 1,000 1994 Roger Graham..............................1607 197 333 2,137 1993 Roger Graham..............................1687 116 516 2,319 1992 Roger Graham..............................1717 47 8 1,772 1991 John Raba......................................463 361 650 1,474 1990 Pierre Fils........................................6 1121 514 1,641 1989 Pierre Fils........................................0 693 356 1,049 1988 Pierre Fils........................................0 340 438 778 1987 Ron Conyers..................................212 446 189 847 1986 Greg Ortman................................17 800 53 870 1985 B.Gambardella.............................832 116 0 948 1984 Ralph Pacifico...............................16 695 35 746 1983 Greg Ortman................................278 195 409 882 1982 Bill Clancy......................................669 59 0 728 1981 Bruce Barrett.................................13 759 0 772 1980 Mark Giordani..............................539 236 0 775 1979 not available 1978 Tony Major....................................504 32 0 536 1977 Bob Currie.....................................319 5 0 324 1976 Brian Rickert.................................449 38 22 509 1975 M. Francoeur.................................657 71 0 728 1974 Jim Martone.................................4 225 315 544 1973 L. Galbicsek...................................103 36 381 519 TACKLES Year Player Solo Asst. Tot. 2015 Tyler Condit...................................51 109 160 2014 Tyler Condit...................................64 69 133 2013 Najae Brown.................................56 22 78 2012 Richard Long................................37 26 63 2011 Charlie Hatchett..........................42 51 93 2010 Charlie Hatchett..........................44 39 83 2009 Desmond Anderson..................45 19 64 2003 Sarth Benoit..................................56 30 86 2002 Alston Sajery................................33 22 55 2001 Idris Price.......................................54 26 80 2000 Idris Price.......................................54 22 76 1999 Steve Cedor...................................54 38 92 1998 Steve Cedor...................................66 45 111 1997 Lidz Eugene..................................61 25 86 1996 Shane McNeeley.........................71 37 108 1995 Scott Riggs....................................61 33 94 1994 George Porcha.............................53 54 107 1993 George Byrd..................................51 21 72 1992 George Byrd..................................44 39 83 1991 Brad Pyne......................................47 33 80 1990 Keith Stamp..................................25 40 65 1989 Tyrone Barnett.............................43 36 79 1988 Tyrone Barnett.............................45 41 86 1987 Erik Lesinski...................................76 58 134 1986 Erik Lesinski...................................88 36 124 1985 Mike Murphy................................50 30 80 1984 Rick Racioppi................................57 54 111 1983 Rick Racioppi................................47 53 100 John Alosky...................................29 71 100 1982 Rick Racioppi................................74 49 123 (Tackles Not Available Before 1982 Season)
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SCORING Year Player TD 2 pt PAT FG Pts. 2015 Andre Anderson..........................16 0 0 0 96 2014 Andre Anderson..........................10 0 0 0 60 2013 Mike DeCaro.................................15 0 0 0 90 2012 Jason Thompson.........................16 0 0 0 96 2011 Chris Scifo......................................0 0 63-65 14-17 105 2010 Chris Scifo......................................0 0 37-39 11-15 70 2009 Sharieff Hall...................................10 0 0 0 60 2003 Joe DiMeglio.................................9 0 0 0 54 2002 Matt Marcks..................................7 0 0 0 42 2001 Pete Dodosh.................................0 0 19-27 7-19 40 2000 Pete Dodosh.................................0 0 37 6 55 1999 Ketric Barnes.................................9 0 0 0 54 1998 Adam Roman...............................10 0 0 0 60 1997 Don Highsmith............................15 0 0 0 90 1996 Tyrone Seabrooks.......................16 1 0 0 98 1995 Gene Adair....................................0 0 35 8 59 1994 Roger Graham..............................17 2 0 0 106 1993 Roger Graham..............................23 0 0 0 138 1992 Roger Graham..............................22 0 0 0 132 1991 Tony Willis......................................12 0 0 0 72 1990 A.J. Livingston..............................17 0 0 0 102 1989 Charlie Hill.....................................15 0 0 0 90 1988 Weaver Williams..........................8 0 0 0 48 1987 Ron Conyers..................................15 0 0 0 90 1986 Tom Holmes..................................0 0 28 8 52 1985 Bill Gambardella..........................6 0 0 0 36 1984 Tom Holmes..................................0 0 20 6 38 1983 Bill Gambardella..........................4 0 0 0 24 1982 Bill Clancy......................................9 2 0 0 58 1981 Bruce Barrett.................................8 0 0 0 48 1980 Mark Giordani..............................6 0 0 0 36 1979 not available 1978 Mike Bouwman...........................0 0 11 7 32 1977 Pat Morelli.....................................2 0 0 0 12 Gerry Kopazna.............................2 0 0 0 12 1976 Brian Rickert.................................5 0 0 0 30 1975 Mark Francoeur...........................6 0 0 0 36 1974 Bob Holtz.......................................2 2 0 0 14 1973 Lenny Galbicsek..........................2 0 0 0 12
Desmond Anderson led the Chargers’ defense in 2009 with a team-high 64 tackles. He also recorded 11 interceptions during his three seasons with the Chargers. He currently is a member of the coaching staff where he coaches the defensive backs.
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YEAR-BY-YEAR COACHING RECORDS
1974
WON 0, LOST 9 HEAD COACH: Joe McHugh
9/14.............. Bridgewater State.......................L...................... 0-10 9/21.............. Curry................................................L...................... 0-14 10/5.............. at Mass. Maritime........................L...................... 0-21 10/9.............. Plymouth State............................L...................... 0-29 10/12............ Maine Maritime...........................L....................12-18 10/19............ at Framingham State.................L....................12-20 10/26............ at Western Conn. St....................L...................... 8-20 11/2.............. Nichols............................................L...................... 0-49 11/16............ Boston State.................................L...................... 6-35
1975
9/13.............. Bridgewater State.......................L...................... 6-44 9/20.............. Curry................................................W.................... 13-7 9/27.............. Framingham State......................L...................... 7-17 10/4.............. Mass. Maritime............................W.................... 12-6 10/11............ Plymouth State............................L...................... 0-24 10/18............ Maine Maritime...........................L...................... 6-34 11/1.............. Western Conn. St........................L....................16-30 11/8.............. Nichols............................................L...................... 0-28 11/15............ Boston State.................................L...................... 7-32
1977
WON 3, LOST 6 HEAD COACH: Tom Bell
Tony Sparano, now offensive line coach for the NFL’s Oakland Raiders, tallied a 41-14-1 overall record and a .732 winning percentage during his five years (1994-98) at UNH. He also led the ‘97 Chargers to the NCAA Division II National Championship game. Photo courtesy of the Miami Dolphins
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9/13.............. at Framingham State.................W.................... 31-7 9/20.............. Maine Maritime...........................L....................16-28 9/27.............. at Western Conn. St....................W.................... 52-0 10/4.............. at Bridgewater State..................L...................... 7-10 10/11............ Plymouth State............................T....................13-13 10/18............ at Nichols.......................................W..................23-17 10/25............ Curry................................................W.................... 32-0 11/1.............. Boston State.................................W..................27-14 11/8.............. Mass. Maritime............................W.................... 20-7 11/15............ UMass Lowell...............................L....................10-20
1981
WON 4, LOST 4, TIE 2 HEAD COACH: Tom Bell
9/11.............. at UMass Lowell..........................W.................... 25-7 9/19.............. Edinboro State.............................L....................19-51 9/26.............. Ramapo..........................................L....................15-30 10/3.............. at New York Tech.........................T....................19-19 10/10............ Kean.................................................W..................30-26 10/17............ at University of D.C.....................W.................... 15-7 10/24............ Springfield ....................................L....................15-41 10/31............ at Southern Conn. St.................T....................28-28 11/7.............. at Coast Guard.............................W..................24-14 11/14............ SUNY-Albany................................L...................... 6-36
1982 (DII) WON 4, LOST 6 HEAD COACH: Tom Bell
9/11.............. Southern Conn. St......................L...................... 7-43 9/18.............. Edinboro State.............................L...................... 0-29 9/25.............. at Ramapo.....................................L....................14-28 10/2.............. Lock Haven....................................L...................... 0-24 10/9.............. at Kean............................................W..................13-10 10/16............ University of D.C..........................W.................... 19-9 10/23............ Wagner...........................................L...................... 7-34 10/30............ Springfield.....................................W..................29-21 11/6.............. Coast Guard..................................W..................36-21 11/13............ at Millersville................................L....................14-36
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9/17.............. Framingham State......................W.......................3-0 9/24.............. Maine Maritime...........................L....................15-44 10/8.............. Bridgewater State.......................W.................... 24-7 10/15............ Plymouth State............................W..................17-14 10/22............ Nichols............................................L...................... 0-13 10/29............ Curry................................................L....................19-21 11/5.............. Boston State.................................L.........................0-6 11/12............ Mass. Maritime............................L...................... 3-28 11/19............ Fordham.........................................L...................... 7-78
1980
WON 6, LOST 3, TIE 1 HEAD COACH: Tom Bell
HISTORY & RECORDS
9/18.............. at Framingham State.................L...................... 7-20 9/25.............. Maine Maritime...........................W.................... 8-14 10/2.............. at Western Conn. St....................L....................14-16 10/9.............. at Bridgewater State..................L.........................0-7 10/16............ Plymouth State............................L...................... 3-19 10/23............ at Nichols.......................................L....................10-14 10/30............ Curry................................................L....................15-21 11/6.............. at Boston State............................L.........................3-9 11/13............ Mass. Maritime............................L...................... 9-12
9/15.............. Framingham State......................W.................... 22-0 9/21.............. at Maine Maritime......................W..................24-15 9/29.............. Western Conn. St........................W.................... 34-0 10/6.............. Bridgewater State.......................T.........................6-6 10/13............ at Plymouth State.......................W..................21-19 10/20............ Nichols............................................W..................28-14 10/27............ at Curry...........................................W..................22-16 10/3.............. Boston State.................................W..................36-34 10/10............ at Mass. Maritime........................W.................... 16-8
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1976
WON 1, LOST 8 HEAD COACH: Tom Bell
1979
WON 8, LOST 0, TIE 1 HEAD COACH: Tom Bell
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WON 2, LOST 7 HEAD COACH: Joe McHugh
9/16.............. at Framingham State.................W.................... 16-6 9/23.............. Maine Maritime...........................W.................... 14-6 9/30.............. at Western Conn. St....................W.................... 21-6 10/7.............. at Bridgewater State..................W.................... 13-6 10/14............ Plymouth State............................W.................... 23-0 10/21............ at Nichols.......................................L...................... 0-36 10/28............ Curry................................................L...................... 8-10 11/4.............. at Boston State............................L...................... 7-10 11/10............ Mass. Maritime............................W.................... 16-8
2016 PLAYERS
Coach Years Record Pct. Joe McHugh......................... 1973-75 2-24 .077 Tom Bell................................. 1976-82 32-30-4 .515 Larry McElreavy.................. 1983-85 13-17 .433 Chris Palmer......................... 1986-87 16-4 .800 Mark Whipple...................... 1988-93 48-17 .738 Tony Sparano....................... 1994-98 41-14-1 .732 Darren Rizzi.......................... 1999-01 15-14 .517 Dave Patenaude................. 2002-03 5-15 .250 Pete Rossomando............... 2009-13 42-13 .764 Chris Pincince...................... 2014-pres. 13-9 .591 38 Seasons............................ 1973-13 227-157-5 .590
9/15.............. at Trenton State...........................L...................... 0-24 9/22.............. at Nichols State............................L...................... 0-21 9/29.............. at Hartford.....................................L....................14-17 10/6.............. at Curry College..........................L...................... 6-27 10/13............ Mass. Maritime ...........................L...................... 8-13 10/20............ at Marist.........................................L...................... 0-27 10/27............ Western Conn. St. ......................L...................... 0-41 11/3.............. at Maine Maritime......................L...................... 0-51
1978
WON 6, LOST 3 HEAD COACH: Tom Bell
2016 COACHES
UNH OPP Year Record Pts Pts Coach 1973 (DIII)........ 0-8 28 230......................Joe McHugh 1974.................. 0-9 38 286......................Joe McHugh 1975.................. 2-7 77 212......................Joe McHugh 1976.................. 1-8 81 146..............................Tom Bell 1977.................. 3-6 88 211..............................Tom Bell 1978.................. 6-3 118 88...............................Tom Bell 1979.................. 8-0-1 232 118..............................Tom Bell 1980.................. 6-3-1 231 135..............................Tom Bell 1981.................. 4-4-2 196 254..............................Tom Bell 1982 (DII)......... 4-6 139 255..............................Tom Bell 1983.................. 2-8 112 210............... Larry McElreavy 1984.................. 5-5 170 231............... Larry McElreavy 1985.................. 6-4 238 145............... Larry McElreavy 1986.................. 8-2 266 161......................Chris Palmer 1987.................. 8-2 267 134......................Chris Palmer 1988.................. 7-3 275 214...................Mark Whipple 1989.................. 8-2 285 171...................Mark Whipple 1990.................. 7-3 381 311...................Mark Whipple 1991.................. 3-7 320 378...................Mark Whipple 1992.................. 12-1 505* 204*..................Mark Whipple 1993.................. 11-1 547* 167*..................Mark Whipple 1994.................. 7-3 329 207................... Tony Sparano 1995.................. 10-1-1 311* 129*.................. Tony Sparano 1996.................. 7-3 343 172................... Tony Sparano 1997.................. 12-2 433* 98*................... Tony Sparano 1998.................. 5-5 230 198................... Tony Sparano 1999.................. 5-5 313 299.......................Darren Rizzi 2000.................. 5-5 335 218.......................Darren Rizzi 2001.................. 5-4 218 187.......................Darren Rizzi 2002.................. 4-6 245 283.............. Dave Patenaude 2003.................. 1-9 187 355.............. Dave Patenaude 2009.................. 5-5 264 319............Pete Rossomando 2010.................. 8-2 316 214............Pete Rossomando 2011.................. 11-2 523 307............Pete Rossomando 2012.................. 10-1 421 154............Pete Rossomando 2013.................. 8-3 447 273............Pete Rossomando 2014.................. 6-5 325 254................... Chris Pincince 2015.................. 7-4 304 194................... Chris Pincince * - Does not include playoff points
1973
WON 0, LOST 8 HEAD COACH: Joe McHugh
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YEAR-BY-YEAR RESULTS 1983
WON 2, LOST 8 HEAD COACH: Larry McElreavy
9/10.............. at Southern Conn. St.................L...................... 7-31 9/17.............. Central Connecticut...................L.........................0-6 9/24.............. New York Tech..............................W.................... 17-7 10/1.............. at Lock Haven...............................L...................... 0-17 10/8.............. C.W. Post........................................L....................14-20 10/15............ at University of D.C.....................W..................29-22 10/28............ at Springfield................................L....................17-34 11/5.............. Norwich..........................................L....................10-13 11/12............ Millersville.....................................L...................... 8-28 11/19............ at American International.......L....................20-22
1984
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WON 5, LOST 5 HEAD COACH: Larry McElreavy
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9/8................. UMass Lowell...............................W..................31-14 9/15.............. Albany State.................................W.................... 24-7 9/22.............. at Towson State...........................L...................... 3-28 9/29.............. at Central Connecticut..............W.................... 24-7 10/6.............. at C.W. Post...................................L...................... 7-30 10/13............ American International............W..................27-24 10/20............ Southern Conn. St......................L....................17-24 10/27............ Springfield.....................................W.................... 23-9 11/3.............. at Norwich.....................................L...................... 7-42 11/10............ at Millersville................................L...................... 7-46
1985
WON 6, LOST 4 HEAD COACH: Larry McElreavy
9/13.............. at UMass Lowell..........................W.................... 27-0 9/21.............. California (Pa.)..............................L...................... 7-18 9/29.............. Central Connecticut...................L....................16-22 10/5.............. at Norwich.....................................W..................32-26 10/12............ University of D.C..........................W.................... 47-6 10/19............ at American International.......L....................10-13 10/26............ at Southern Conn. St.................W..................20-17 11/2.............. at Springfield................................W..................21-14 11/9.............. Towson State................................W.................... 27-7 11/16............ Millersville.....................................L....................21-22
1986
WON 8, LOST 2 HEAD COACH: Chris Palmer
9/13.............. at East Stroudsburg...................W..................47-26 9/20.............. Slippery Rock...............................W.................... 10-0 9/27.............. at Central Connecticut..............W.................... 37-8 10/4.............. Norwich..........................................W.................... 23-7 10/11............ at University of D.C.....................W.................... 28-0 10/18............ American International............L....................14-28 10/25............ Southern Conn. St......................W..................20-17 11/1.............. Springfield.....................................W.................... 35-0 11/8.............. at Towson State...........................L...................... 7-47 11/15............ at SUNY-Albany...........................W..................45-28
1987
WON 8, LOST 2 HEAD COACH: Chris Palmer
9/12.............. East Stroudsburg........................L....................13-16 9/19.............. at Slippery Rock..........................W..................26-24 9/26.............. at Norwich.....................................W..................37-17 10/3.............. Central Connecticut...................W.......................7-3 10/10............ University of D.C..........................W.................... 48-0 10/17............ at American International.......W..................38-14 10/24............ at Southern Conn. St.................W..................42-10 10/31............ at Springfield................................W..................19-16 11/7.............. Towson State................................W.................... 21-7 11/14............ at Bloomsburg.............................L....................18-35
1988
WON 7, LOST 3 HEAD COACH: Mark Whipple
9/10.............. at California (Pa.).........................W..................35-30 9/17.............. Edinboro........................................W..................30-14 9/24.............. Norwich..........................................W..................35-14 10/1.............. Central Connecticut...................L....................14-21 10/8.............. at Central Florida........................W..................31-23 10/15............ American International............L....................21-51 10/22............ Southern Conn. St......................W..................32-13 10/29............ Springfield ....................................W..................34-15 11/5.............. at Towson State...........................L....................17-31 11/12............ Bloomsburg..................................W.................... 26-2
1989
WON 8, LOST 2 HEAD COACH: Mark Whipple
9/9................. California (Pa.)..............................W..................20-14 9/16.............. at Edinboro...................................L....................13-46 9/23.............. Towson State................................W.......................9-5 9/30.............. Central Connecticut...................W.................... 35-6 10/7.............. Wofford College..........................W..................41-13 10/14............ at American International.......W..................34-27 10/21............ at Southern Conn. St.................W..................35-14 10/27............ at Springfield................................W.................... 20-0 11/4.............. Virgina Union...............................W..................62-25 11/11............ at Bloomsburg.............................L....................16-21
1990
WON 7, LOST 3 HEAD COACH: Mark Whipple
9/8................. California (Pa.)..............................W..................54-19 9/15.............. at Clairon.......................................W.................... 21-7 9/22.............. at Virgina Union...........................L....................26-63 9/29.............. at Central Connecticut..............W.................... 33-7 10/5.............. at West Chester............................W..................58-57 10/13............ American International............L....................16-20 10/20............ Southern Conn. St......................W..................64-45 10/27............ Springfield.....................................W.................... 20-7 11/3.............. Towson State................................W..................55-27 11/10............ at Shippensburg.........................L....................34-59
1991
WON 3, LOST 7 HEAD COACH: Mark Whipple
9/14.............. at California (Pa.).........................W.................... 31-7 9/21.............. Clarion............................................W..................48-42 9/28.............. Virginia Union..............................L....................14-43 10/5.............. Central Connecticut...................W..................41-34 10/12............ West Chester................................L....................20-34 10/19............ at American International.......L....................34-35 10/25............ at Southern Conn. St.................L....................60-64 11/1.............. at Springfield................................L....................21-46 11/9.............. at Wofford......................................L....................21-42 11/16............ Shippensburg..............................L....................30-31
1992
WON 12, LOST 1 HEAD COACH: Mark Whipple
9/5................. at Connecticut (IAA)..................W..................14-13 9/12.............. University at Buffalo..................W..................69-48 9/19.............. at Clarion.......................................W..................48-47 9/26.............. at Virginia Union.........................W..................80-26 10/3.............. at Central Connecticut..............W..................55-21 10/17............ American International............W.................... 66-7 10/24............ Southern Conn. St......................W..................56-13 10/31............ Springfield.....................................W.................... 54-6 11/7.............. Carson-Newman.........................W.................... 14-0 11/14............ Shepherd.......................................W..................49-23 11/21............ at West Chester#.........................W..................38-26 11/28............ Ferris State#*................................W..................35-13 12/5.............. at Jacksonville State#................L....................35-46 # - NCAA Playoffs * - at Yale Bowl
1993
WON 11, LOST 1 HEAD COACH: Mark Whipple
9/4................. West Chester................................W..................45-33 9/11.............. at University at Buffalo.............W.................... 38-6 9/18.............. Clarion............................................W..................35-23 9/24.............. at Springfield................................W.................... 62-3 10/2.............. at Carson-Newman....................W..................62-31 10/16............ Virginia Union..............................W..................71-28 10/22............ at Southern Conn. St. ...............W..................47-14 10/30............ at American International.......W..................63-10 11/6.............. Bowie State...................................W..................69-19 11/12............ Shepherd.......................................W.................... 55-0 11/20............ Edinboro#......................................W..................48-28 11/27............ Indiana (Pa.)#................................L....................35-38 # - NCAA Playoffs (at Jess Dow Field, SCSU)
1994
WON 7, LOST 3 HEAD COACH: Tony Sparano
9/1................. at Bloomsburg.............................W.................... 38-6 9/10.............. at Kutztown..................................W.................... 31-6 9/17.............. Indiana (Pa.)..................................W..................18-16 9/24.............. at Abilene Christian...................L....................16-27 10/8.............. at Valdosta State.........................L...................... 7-38 10/15............ American International............W.................... 59-7 10/22............ Southern Conn. St......................W.................... 48-7 10/29............ at Knoxville...................................W..................55-54 11/4.............. at Bowie State..............................W.................... 35-6 11/12............ at Liberty........................................L....................22-40
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1995
WON 10, LOST 1, TIE 1 HEAD COACH: Tony Sparano
WON 7, LOST 3 HEAD COACH: Tony Sparano
1997
WON 12, LOST 2 HEAD COACH: Tony Sparano
2002
WON 4, LOST 6 HEAD COACH: Dave Patenaude
8/28.............. at West Chester............................W..................28-19 9/13.............. Carson-Newman.........................L....................31-36 9/20.............. at Indiana (Pa.).............................L...................... 6-42 9/27.............. No. 16 Central Washington........L....................13-21 10/4.............. at Tiffin............................................W.............. 37-34 (ot) 10/11............ No. 18 C.W. Post...........................L...................... 0-20 10/18............ UMass Lowell...............................W..................69-21 11/2.............. at Western Washington............W..................47-21 11/9.............. at No. 24 Saint Cloud St............L...................... 7-51 11/16............ No. 11 Northern Colorado.......L...................... 7-18
2003
WON 1, LOST 9 HEAD COACH: Dave Patenaude
8/30.............. at Bloomsburg.............................L....................17-30 9/6................. West Chester................................L....................17-28 9/13.............. at No. 3 Carson-Newman.........L...................... 7-54 9/20.............. No. 4 Indiana (Pa.).......................L ..................... 7-28 9/27 ............. Glenville State..............................L....................42-43 10/4.............. at C.W. Post...................................L....................23-40 10/11............ at Saint Joseph’s (Ind.)...............W..................44-24 10/18............ at Fordham....................................L...................... 7-41 11/8.............. at Central Washington..............L...................... 6-39 11/5.............. Tiffin.................................................L....................17-28
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2011
WON 11, LOST 2 (8-0, NE-10) HEAD COACH: Pete Rossomando
9/3................. West Chester................................W..................35-32 9/10.............. Saint Augustine’s........................W..................50-14 9/17.............. at No. 4 William and Mary........L....................10-13 9/24.............. at Assumption*...........................W.................... 21-7 10/1.............. Stonehill*.......................................W..................52-23 10/7.............. at Southern Conn. St.*..............W..................59-38 10/15............ American International*..........W..................34-20 10/22............ Bentley*.........................................W..................45-38 10/29............ at Merrimack*..............................W..................44-35 11/5.............. Pace*...............................................W.................... 63-6 11/12............ at Saint Anselm*.........................W..................59-17 11/26............ Kutztown#.....................................W..................44-37 12/3.............. at No. 3 Winston-Salem St.#.......L...................... 7-27 * - Northeast-10 Conference game # - NCAA Playoffs
2012
WON 10, LOST 1 (8-0, NE-10) HEAD COACH: Pete Rossomando
9/1................. Merrimack*...................................W..................45-18 9/8................. at Saint Augustine’s...................W..................24-21 9/15.............. at Pace*..........................................W..................44-10 9/22.............. Saint Anselm*..............................W.................... 45-0 10/6.............. Assumption*................................W.................... 65-7 10/13............ at Bentley*.....................................W..................17-13 10/18............ at Stonehill*..................................W..................45-41 10/27............ Southern Conn. St.*...................W.................... 48-9 11/3.............. at American International*.....W.................... 37-6 11/10............ American International$..........W..................37-12 11/24............ No. 11/12 Indiana (Pa.)#...........L....................14-17 * - Northeast-10 Conference game $ - Northeast-10 Championship game # - NCAA Playoffs
THE UNIVERSITY
9/5................. Bloomsburg..................................W.................... 25-7 9/12.............. West Chester................................L..............27-33 (ot) 9/19.............. at Millersville................................L....................18-19 9/26.............. at UC Davis....................................W..................12-11 10/3.............. at Western Kentucky (IAA).......L....................21-24 10/10............ Southern Conn. St......................L....................10-14 10/24............ at Youngstown State (IAA).......L..............15-18 (ot) 10/31............ Saint Joseph’s (Ind.)....................W..................39-24 11/7.............. at Western New Mexico............W..................37-24 11/14............ at Robert Morris (IAA)...............W..................26-24
9/1................. West Chester................................W..................32-28 9/8................. at Glenville State.........................W.................... 41-0 9/21.............. at North Dakota...........................L....................10-42 9/29.............. Minnesota State..........................L....................13-14 10/6.............. at Central Washington..............W..................23-17 10/12............ at Villanova (IAA).........................W..................17-14 10/27............ Western Washington.................L....................21-24 11/3.............. Saint Cloud State........................W..................42-19 11/10............ at Northern Colorado................L....................19-29
HISTORY & RECORDS
1998
WON 5, LOST 5 HEAD COACH: Tony Sparano
2001
WON 5, LOST 4 HEAD COACH: Darren Rizzi
9/4................. at Seton Hill (Pa.).........................W..................34-17 9/11.............. Lincoln (Pa.)..................................W.................... 30-0 9/18.............. Assumption*................................L....................28-45 9/24.............. at Bentley*.....................................W..................28-23 10/2.............. at Stonehill*..................................W..................49-28 10/9.............. Southern Conn. St.*...................W..................23-22 10/16............ at American International*.....W.................... 13-0 10/23............ Merrimack*...................................W..................27-25 10/30............ at Pace*..........................................W..................58-19 11/6.............. Saint Anselm*..............................L....................26-35 * - Northeast-10 Conference game
2015 REVIEW
9/6................. at West Chester............................W..................32-26 9/13.............. at East Stroudsburg...................W.................... 38-0 9/20.............. Millersville.....................................W..................53-10 9/27.............. Indiana (Pa.)..................................W..................43-14 10/4.............. at Monmouth (IAA)....................W.................... 49-3 10/10............ at Southern Conn. St.................W.................... 44-7 10/18............ at Western Kentucky (IAA).......L....................21-24 10/25............ Elizabeth City...............................W.................... 59-0 11/1.............. at Lafayette (IAA)........................W.................... 38-0 11/8.............. at Saint Joseph’s (Ind.)...............W..................56-14 11/22............ Glenville State#............................W.................... 47-7 11/29............ Slippery Rock@............................W..................49-21 12/6.............. UC Davis@.....................................W..................27-25 12/13............ vs Northern Colorado*.............L...................... 0-51 # - NCAA Playoffs (at Sacred Heart University) @ - NCAA Playoffs (at Yale Bowl) * - NCAA Championship Game
8/31.............. at West Chester............................W ......................7-0 9/9................. Clarion............................................W.................... 37-7 9/16.............. at Indiana (Pa.).............................L...................... 9-14 9/23.............. at Massachusetts........................L....................29-39 9/30.............. at Elon.............................................L....................41-45 10/7.............. Central Washington...................W..................55-33 10/14............ Saint Joseph’s (Ind.)....................W.................... 54-7 10/29............ at Gardner-Webb........................L....................10-28 11/4.............. at Southern Conn. St.................W.................... 56-7 11/11............ at Jackson State...........................L....................37-38
2010
WON 8, LOST 2 (6-2, NE-10) HEAD COACH: Pete Rossomando
2016 OUTLOOK
9/7................. West Chester................................L....................17-24 9/14.............. East Stroudsburg........................W..................59-56 9/21.............. at Millersville................................W.................... 22-8 9/28.............. at Indiana (Pa.).............................L...................... 6-14 10/12............ Virginia Union..............................W.................... 66-0 10/19............ at Elizabeth City..........................W.................... 48-0 10/26............ Southern Conn. St......................W..................37-27 11/2.............. at Charleston Southern............W.................... 48-7 11/9.............. at University at Buffalo.............L....................20-24 11/16............ American International............W..................20-12
2000
WON 5, LOST 5 HEAD COACH: Darren Rizzi
9/5................. at Lincoln (Pa.).............................W..................33-10 9/11.............. at Assumption*...........................L....................10-31 9/19.............. Bentley*.........................................L....................18-25 9/26.............. Stonehill*.......................................W..................23-16 10/2.............. at Southern Conn. St.*..............L....................26-54 10/10............ American International*..........W..................28-25 10/17............ at Merrimack*..............................L....................20-48 10/24............ Pace*...............................................W..................49-27 10/31............ at Saint Anselm*.........................W..................47-43 11/7.............. Ohio Dominican..........................L....................13-42 * - Northeast-10 Conference game
2016 PLAYERS
1996
9/4................. at Bloomsburg.............................W..................47-37 9/11.............. at Clarion.......................................W..................28-21 9/18.............. Millersville.....................................W..................38-35 9/25.............. No. 10 UC Davis...........................L....................16-42 10/2.............. No. 25 at Elon College...............L....................16-20 10/9.............. Morehead State...........................W..................52-22 10/23............ at Indianapolis.............................L....................24-30 10/30............ at Saint Joseph’s (Ind.)...............W..................42-21 11/6.............. No. 18 at South Florida.............L....................27-41 11/13............ No. 15 Jackson State..................L....................23-30
2009
WON 5, LOST 5 (4-4, NE-10) HEAD COACH: Pete Rossomando
2016 COACHES
9/2................. Bloomsburg..................................W..................27-20 9/9................. Kutztown.......................................W..................28-19 9/16.............. at Indiana (Pa.).............................W..................20-19 9/23.............. Abilene Christian........................W.................... 33-7 10/7.............. at West Chester............................T....................36-36 10/14............ at Virginia Union.........................W.................... 36-9 10/20............ at Southern Conn. St.................W.................... 24-6 10/28............ Knoxville........................................W.................... 50-0 11/4.............. Bowie State%...............................W.................... 34-0 11/11............ at American International.......W..................23-13 11/18............ Edinboro#......................................W..................27-12 11/25............ at Ferris State^.............................L...................... 17-9 % - at Cuyler Field, Yale University # - NCAA Playoffs (at Jess Dow Field, SCSU) ^ - NCAA Playoffs
1999
WON 5, LOST 5 HEAD COACH: Darren Rizzi
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YEAR-BY-YEAR RESULTS 2013
WON 8, LOST 3 (7-2, NE-10) HEAD COACH: Pete Rossomando
9/7................. at West Chester............................L....................14-45 9/14.............. Pace*...............................................W.................... 65-0 9/20.............. at Saint Anselm*.........................W..................70-26 9/28.............. LIU Post*........................................W..................48-23 10/4.............. at Assumption*...........................W..................21-18 10/12............ at Merrimack*..............................W..................48-41 10/19............ Stonehill*.......................................L....................26-29 10/25............ at Southern Conn. St.*..............W..................40-21 11/2.............. American International*..........L....................34-43 11/9.............. Bentley*.........................................W..................54-10 11/16............ Assumption$................................W..................27-17 * - Northeast-10 Conference game $ - Northeast-10 Championship weekend
2014
WON 6, LOST 5 (6-3, NE-10) HEAD COACH: Chris Pincince
9/6................. No. 10/11 West Chester............L....................30-35 9/13.............. at LIU Post*....................................L....................33-38 9/20.............. Assumption*................................L....................20-24 9/27.............. at Bentley*.....................................W..................38-35 10/4.............. at Stonehill*..................................W.............. 23-17 (ot) 10/11............ Southern Conn. St.*...................W..................27-14 10/18............ at American International*.....W..................31-24 10/25............ Merrimack*...................................W..................42-14 11/1.............. at Pace*..........................................W.................... 40-0 11/8.............. Saint Anselm*..............................L....................34-37 11/15............ at Assumption$...........................L...................... 7-16 * - Northeast-10 Conference game $ - Northeast-10 Championship weekend
2015
9/5................. No. 25 Slippery Rock..................L....................13-39 9/11.............. at Bentley*.....................................W..................22-21 9/19.............. American International*..........W..................31-12 9/25.............. at Southern Connecticut*.......W..................28-14 10/3.............. Merrimack*...................................L....................10-14 10/9.............. at Assumption*...........................L....................17-23 10/17............ Stonehill*.......................................W..................28-14 10/24............ LIU Post*........................................W..................63-16 10/31............ Pace*...............................................W.................... 34-3 11/7.............. at Saint Anselm*.........................W..................44-21 11/14............ at Assumption$...........................L....................14-17 * - Northeast-10 Conference game $ - Northeast-10 Championship game
THE UNIVERSITY
HISTORY & RECORDS
2015 REVIEW
WON 7, LOST 4 (7-2, NE-10) HEAD COACH: Chris Pincince
118
SIX NCAA APPEARANCES • THREE-TIME NE-10 CHAMPIONS
2015 REVIEW HISTORY & RECORDS THE UNIVERSITY
First Last W L T Pct..............Mtg..... Mtg 4 1 -- .800...............1980...... 2002 4 4 -- .500...............1973...... 1980 5 2 -- .714.......... 2009....2015 3 5 -- .375...............1982...... 1999 0 1 -- .000...............2001...... 2001 1 0 -- 1.000.............1997...... 1997 1 0 -- 1.000.............1999...... 1999 1 0 1 .500...............1981...... 1983 0 1 -- .000...............2001...... 2001 0 3 -- .000...............1997...... 2002 4 2 -- .667...............1983...... 1988 2 6 -- .250...............1973...... 1980 0 1 -- .000...............2009...... 2009 7 0 -- 1.000........ 2009....2015 3 3 1 .500...............1974...... 1980 0 2 -- .000...............1981...... 1982 1 0 -- 1.000.............1998...... 1998 5 2 -- .714.......... 2009....2015 2 0 -- 1.000.............2011...... 2012 1 1 -- .500...............2001...... 2002 5 0 -- 1.000.............1997...... 2003 1 0 -- 1.000.............2010...... 2010 2 0 -- 1.000.............1992...... 1993 0 2 -- .000...............1990...... 1991 3 1 -- .750.......... 1986....2015 0 1 -- .000...............1999...... 1999 19 6 1 .750.......... 1981....2015 10 3 -- .769...............1981...... 1993 6 1 -- .857.......... 2009....2015 1 0 -- 1.000.............1986...... 1986 1 1 -- .500...............2002...... 2003 4 3 -- .571...............1984...... 1990 0 1 -- .000...............1973...... 1973 0 1 -- .000...............1994...... 1994 1 0 -- 1.000.............2001...... 2001 5 2 -- .714...............1989...... 1996 0 1 -- .000...............1982...... 1982 8 6 1 .567...............1990...... 2014 3 4 -- .429...............1973...... 1980 0 2 -- .000...............1997...... 1998 1 0 -- 1.000.............1998...... 1998 1 1 -- .500...............2001...... 2002 0 1 -- .000...............2011...... 2011 0 1 -- .000...............2011...... 2011 1 1 -- .500...............1989...... 1991 0 1 -- .000...............1998...... 1998
2016 OUTLOOK
SIX NCAA APPEARANCES • THREE-TIME NE-10 CHAMPIONS
Opponent UMass-Lowell Mass. Maritime Merrimack Millersville Minnesota State Monmouth (N.J.) Morehead State (Ky.) N.Y. Tech North Dakota Northern Colorado Norwich Nichols Ohio Dominican Pace Plymouth State Ramapo Robert Morris Saint Anselm Saint Augustine’s Saint Cloud State Saint Joseph’s (Ind.) Seton Hill Shepherd Shippensburg Slippery Rock South Florida Southern Conn. St. Springfield Stonehill SUNY-Albany Tiffin Towson State Trenton State Valdosta State Villanova Virginia Union Wagner West Chester Western Connecticut Western Kentucky Western New Mexico Western Washington William and Mary Winston-Salem State Wofford Youngstown State
2016 PLAYERS
First Last W L T Pct..............Mtg..... Mtg 1 1 -- .500...............1994...... 1995 1 1 -- .500...............1981...... 1984 15 7 -- .682.......... 1983....2015 4 6 -- .400.......... 2009....2015 6 1 -- .857.......... 2009....2015 5 3 -- .625...............1987...... 2003 2 5 -- .286...............1974...... 1980 3 0 -- 1.000.............1993...... 1995 2 4 1 .500...............1974...... 1980 2 1 -- .667...............1992...... 1996 4 1 -- .800...............1985...... 1991 2 1 -- .667...............1997...... 1999 2 2 -- .500...............1992...... 2003 7 3 -- .700...............1983...... 1992 1 0 -- 1.000.............1988...... 1988 2 2 -- .500...............2000...... 2003 1 0 -- 1.000.............1996...... 1996 6 0 -- 1.000.............1990...... 2000 2 0 -- 1.000.............1981...... 1982 1 0 -- 1.000.............1992...... 1992 3 5 -- .375...............1973...... 1980 6 0 -- 1.000.............1981...... 1987 3 1 -- .750...............1986...... 1997 3 3 -- .500...............1981...... 1995 2 0 -- 1.000.............1996...... 1997 0 2 -- .000...............1999...... 2000 1 1 -- .500...............1992...... 1995 0 2 -- .000...............1977...... 1977 4 3 -- .571...............1974...... 1980 0 1 -- .000...............2000...... 2000 2 1 -- .667...............1997...... 2003 0 1 -- .000...............1973...... 1973 3 6 -- .333...............1993...... 2012 0 1 -- .000...............1999...... 1999 0 2 -- .000...............1999...... 2000 0 1 -- .000...............1992...... 1992 2 0 -- 1.000.............1981...... 1982 2 0 -- 1.000.............1994...... 1995 3 0 -- 1.000.............1994...... 2011 1 0 -- 1.000.............1997...... 1997 2 5 -- .286.......... 1983....2015 0 1 -- .000...............1994...... 1994 2 0 -- 1.000.............2009...... 2010 0 2 -- .000...............1982...... 1983 3 5 -- .375...............1973...... 1980 0 1 -- .000...............1973...... 1973 0 1 -- .000...............2000...... 2000
2016 COACHES
Opponent Abilene Christian SUNY Albany American Int’l Assumption Bentley Bloomsburg Boston State Bowie State Bridgewater State University at Buffalo California (Pa.) UC Davis Carson-Newman Central Connecticut Central Florida Central Washington Charleston Southern Clarion Coast Guard Connecticut Curry University of D. C. East Stroudsburg Edinboro Elizabeth City Elon Ferris State Fordham Framingham State Gardner-Webb Glenville State Hartford Indiana (Pa.) Indianapolis Jackson State (Mo.) Jacksonville State Kean Knoxville Kutztown Lafayette LIU Post (C.W. Post) Liberty Lincoln (Pa.) Lock Haven Maine Maritime Marist Massachusetts
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RECORD VS. ALL OPPONENTS
119
CHARGER FOOTBALL 2016 COACHES 2016 PLAYERS 2016 OUTLOOK 2015 REVIEW HISTORY & RECORDS THE UNIVERSITY 120
YEAR-BY-YEAR RESULTS VS. OPPONENT ABILENE CHRISTIAN (1-1; .500) 09/24/94 at Abilene Christian......................L.........16-27 09/23/95 Abilene Christian..................... W.......... 33-7 ALBANY STATE (1-1; .500) 11/14/81 Albany State...............................L........... 6-36 09/15/84 Albany State.............................. W.......... 24-7 AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL (15-7; .682) 11/19/83 at American International..........L.........20-22 10/13/84 American International......... W........27-24 10/19/85 at American International..........L.........10-13 10/18/86 American International..........L.........14-28 10/17/87 at American International......... W........38-14 10/15/88 American International..........L.........21-51 10/14/89 at American International......... W........34-27 10/13/90 American International..........L.........16-20 10/19/91 at American International..........L.........34-35 10/17/92 American International......... W.......... 66-7 10/30/93 at American International......... W........63-10 10/15/94 American International......... W.......... 59-7 11/11/95 at American International......... W........23-13 11/16/96 American International......... W........20-12 10/10/09 American International......... W........28-25 10/16/10 at American International......... W.......... 13-0 10/15/11 American International......... W........34-20 11/03/12 at American International......... W.......... 37-6 11/10/12 American International $...... W........37-12 11/02/13 American International..........L.........34-43 10/18/14 at American International......... W........31-24 09/19/15 American International......... W........31-12 ASSUMPTION (4-6; .400) 09/11/09 at Assumption................................L.........10-31 09/18/10 Assumption................................L.........28-45 09/24/11 at Assumption............................... W.......... 21-7 10/06/12 Assumption............................... W.......... 65-7 10/04/13 at Assumption............................... W........21-18 11/16/13 Assumption............................... W........27-17 09/20/14 Assumption................................L.........20-24 11/15/14 at Assumption................................L........... 7-16 10/09/15 at Assumption................................L.........17-23 11/14/15 at Assumption $.............................L.........14-17 BENTLEY (6-1; .857) 09/19/09 Bentley.........................................L.........18-25 09/24/10 at Bentley........................................ W........28-23 10/22/11 Bentley........................................ W........45-38 10/13/12 at Bentley........................................ W........17-13 11/09/13 Bentley........................................ W........54-10 09/27/14 at Bentley........................................ W........38-35 09/11/15 at Bentley........................................ W........22-21 BLOOMSBURG (5-3; .625) 11/14/87 at Bloomsburg................................L.........18-35 11/12/88 Bloomsburg............................... W.......... 26-2 10/11/89 at Bloomsburg................................L.........16-21 09/01/94 at Bloomsburg............................... W.......... 38-6 09/02/95 Bloomsburg............................... W........27-20 09/05/98 Bloomsburg............................... W.......... 25-7 09/04/99 at Bloomsburg............................... W........47-37 08/30/03 at Bloomsburg................................L.........17-30 BOSTON STATE (2-5; .286) 11/16/74 Boston State...............................L........... 6-35 11/15/75 Boston State...............................L........... 7-32 11/06/76 at Boston State...............................L..............3-9 11/05/77 Boston State...............................L..............0-6 11/04/78 at Boston State...............................L........... 7-10 11/03/79 Boston State.............................. W........36-34 11/01/80 Boston State.............................. W........27-14
BOWIE STATE (3-0; 1.000) 11/6/93 Bowie State................................ W........69-19 11/4/94 at Bowie State................................ W.......... 35-6 11/4/95 vs. Bowie State................................ W.......... 34-0 (Cuyler Field, New Haven, Conn.) BRIDGEWATER STATE (2-4-1; .357) 09/14/74 Bridgewater State....................L........... 0-10 09/13/75 Bridgewater State....................L........... 6-44 10/09/76 at Bridgewater State....................L..............0-7 10/08/77 Bridgewater State................... W.......... 24-7 10/07/78 at Bridgewater State................... W.......... 13-6 10/06/79 Bridgewater State....................T..............6-6 10/04/80 at Bridgewater State....................L........... 7-10 UNIVERSITY AT BUFFALO (2-1; .667) 09/12/92 University at Buffalo............... W........69-48 09/11/93 at University at Buffalo............... W.......... 38-6 11/09/96 at University at Buffalo................L.........20-24 CALIFORNIA (PA.) (4-1; .800) 09/21/85 California (Pa.)...........................L........... 7-18 09/10/88 at California (Pa.).......................... W........35-30 09/09/89 California (Pa.).......................... W........20-14 09/08/90 California (Pa.).......................... W........54-19 09/14/91 at California (Pa.).......................... W.......... 31-7 UC DAVIS (2-1; .667) 12/06/97 vs. UC Davis #.................................. W........27-25 09/26/98 at UC Davis..................................... W........12-11 (Yale Bowl, New Haven, Conn.)................. 09/25/99 UC Davis......................................L.........16-42 CARSON-NEWMAN (2-2; .500) 11/07/92 Carson-Newman...................... W.......... 14-0 10/02/93 at Carson-Newman...................... W........62-31 09/13/02 Carson-Newman.......................L.........31-36 09/13/03 at Carson-Newman.......................L........... 7-54 CENTRAL CONNECTICUT (7-3; .700) 09/17/83 Central Connecticut................L..............0-6 09/29/84 at Central Connecticut............... W.......... 24-7 09/29/85 Central Connecticut................L.........16-22 09/27/86 at Central Connecticut............... W.......... 37-8 10/03/87 Central Connecticut............... W.............7-3 10/01/88 Central Connecticut................L.........14-21 09/30/89 Central Connecticut............... W.......... 35-6 09/29/90 at Central Connecticut............... W.......... 33-7 10/05/91 Central Connecticut............... W........41-34 10/03/92 at Central Connecticut............... W........55-21 CENTRAL FLORIDA (1-0; 1.000) 10/08/88 at Central Florida.......................... W........31-23 CENTRAL WASHINGTON (2-2; .500) 10/07/00 Central Washington............... W........55-33 09/27/02 Central Washington................L.........13-21 10/06/01 at Central Washington............... W........23-17 11/08/03 at Central Washington................L........... 6-39 CHARLESTON SOUTHERN (1-0; 1.000) 11/2/96 at Charleston Southern.............. W.......... 48-7 CLARION (6-0; 1.000) 09/15/90 at Clairon......................................... W.......... 21-7 09/21/91 Clarion......................................... W........48-42 09/19/92 at Clairon......................................... W........48-47 09/18/93 Clarion......................................... W........35-23 09/11/99 at Clairon......................................... W........28-21 09/09/00 Clarion......................................... W.......... 37-7
COAST GUARD (2-0; 1.000) 11/07/81 at Coast Guard............................... W........24-14 11/06/82 Coast Guard............................... W........36-21 CONNECTICUT (1-0; 1.000) 09/05/92 at Connecticut (IAA).................... W........14-13 CURRY (3-5; .375) 10/06/73 at Curry.............................................L........... 6-27 09/21/74 Curry.............................................L........... 0-14 09/20/75 Curry............................................ W.......... 13-7 10/30/76 Curry.............................................L.........15-21 10/29/77 Curry.............................................L.........19-21 10/28/78 Curry.............................................L........... 8-10 10/27/79 at Curry............................................ W........22-16 10/25/80 Curry............................................ W.......... 32-0 UNIVERSITY OF D.C. (6-0; 1.000) 10/17/81 at University of D.C...................... W.......... 15-7 10/16/82 University of D.C...................... W.......... 19-9 10/15/83 at University of D.C...................... W........29-22 10/12/85 University of D.C...................... W.......... 47-6 10/11/86 at University of D.C...................... W.......... 28-0 10/10/87 University of D.C...................... W.......... 48-0 EAST STROUDSBURG (3-1; .750) 09/13/86 at East Stroudsburg..................... W........47-26 09/12/87 East Stroudsburg......................L.........13-16 09/14/96 East Stroudsburg..................... W........59-56 09/13/97 at East Stroudsburg..................... W.......... 38-0 EDINBORO (3-3; .500) 09/19/81 Edinboro State..........................L.........19-51 09/18/82 Edinboro State..........................L........... 0-29 09/17/88 Edinboro..................................... W........30-14 09/16/89 at Edinboro......................................L.........13-46 11/20/93 vs. Edinboro# ................................. W........48-28 (Jess Dow Field, New Haven, Conn.) 11/18/95 vs. Edinboro# ................................. W........27-12 (Jess Dow Field, New Haven, Conn.) ELIZABETH CITY (2-0; 1.000) 10/19/96 at Elizabeth City............................ W.......... 48-0 10/25/97 Elizabeth City............................ W.......... 59-0 ELON (0-2; .000) 10/02/99 at Elon...............................................L.........16-20 09/30/00 at Elon...............................................L.........41-45 FERRIS STATE (1-1; .500) 11/28/92 vs. Ferris State# .............................. W........35-13 (Yale Bowl, New Haven, Conn.) 11/25/95 at Ferris State #...............................L........... 17-9 FORDHAM (0-2; .000) 11/19/77 Fordham......................................L........... 7-78 10/18/03 at Fordham......................................L........... 7-41 FRAMINGHAM STATE (4-3; .571) 10/19/74 at Framingham State...................L.........12-20 09/27/75 Framingham State...................L........... 7-17 09/18/76 at Framingham State...................L........... 7-20 09/17/77 Framingham State.................. W.............3-0 09/16/78 at Framingham State.................. W.......... 16-6 09/15/79 Framingham State.................. W.......... 22-0 09/13/80 at Framingham State.................. W.......... 31-7 GARDNER-WEBB (0-1; .000) 10/29/00 at Gardner-Webb..........................L.........10-28
SIX NCAA APPEARANCES • THREE-TIME NE-10 CHAMPIONS
HARTFORD (0-1; .000) 09/29/73 at Hartford.......................................L.........14-17
MARIST (0-1; .000) 10/20/73 at Marist............................................L........... 0-27
INDIANA (PA.) (3-6; .333) 11/27/93 vs. Indiana (Pa.) # ...........................L.........35-38 (Jess Dow Field, New Haven, Conn.) 09/17/94 Indiana (Pa.)............................... W........18-16 09/16/95 at Indiana (Pa.)............................... W........20-19 09/28/96 at Indiana (Pa.)................................L........... 6-14 09/27/97 Indiana (Pa.)............................... W........43-14 09/16/00 at Indiana (Pa.)................................L........... 9-14 09/20/02 at Indiana (Pa.)................................L........... 6-42 09/20/03 Indiana (Pa.)................................L .......... 7-28 11/24/12 Indiana (Pa.) #............................L.........14-17
MASSACHUSETTS (0-1; .000) 09/23/00 at Massachusetts...........................L.........29-39
INDIANAPOLIS (0-1; .000) 10/23/99 at Indianapolis................................L.........24-30 JACKSON STATE (0-2; .000) 11/13/99 Jackson State.............................L.........23-30 11/11/00 at Jackson State.............................L.........37-38
KEAN (2-0; 1.000) 10/10/81 Kean............................................. W........30-26 10/09/82 at Kean............................................. W........13-10 KNOXVILLE (2-0; 1.000) 10/29/94 at Knoxville..................................... W........55-54 10/28/95 Knoxville..................................... W.......... 50-0
LAFAYETTE (1-0; 1.000) 11/01/97 at Lafayette (IAA).......................... W.......... 38-0 LIBERTY (0-1; .000) 11/12/94 at Liberty..........................................L.........22-40
LIU POST (2-5; .286) 10/08/83 C.W. Post......................................L.........14-20 10/06/84 at C.W. Post......................................L........... 7-30 10/11/02 C.W. Post......................................L........... 0-20 10/04/03 at C.W. Post......................................L.........23-40 09/28/13 LIU Post....................................... W........48-23 09/13/14 at LIU Post........................................L.........33-38 10/24/15 LIU Post....................................... W........63-16
MAINE MARITIME (3-5; .375) 11/03/73 at Maine Maritime.........................L........... 0-51 10/12/74 Maine Maritime.........................L.........12-18 10/18/75 Maine Maritime.........................L........... 6-34
OHIO DOMINICAN (0-1; .000) 11/07/09 Ohio Dominican.......................L.........13-42 PACE (7-0; 1.000) 10/24/09 Pace.............................................. W........49-27 10/30/10 at Pace.............................................. W........58-19 11/05/11 Pace.............................................. W.......... 63-6 09/15/12 at Pace.............................................. W........44-10 09/14/13 Pace.............................................. W.......... 65-0 11/01/14 at Pace.............................................. W.......... 40-0 10/31/15 Pace.............................................. W.......... 34-3
MERRIMACK (5-2; .714) 10/17/09 at Merrimack...................................L.........20-48 10/23/10 Merrimack.................................. W........27-25 10/29/11 at Merrimack.................................. W........44-35 09/01/12 Merrimack.................................. W........45-18 10/12/13 at Merrimack.................................. W........48-41 10/25/14 Merrimack.................................. W........42-14 10/03/15 Merrimack...................................L.........10-14
PLYMOUTH STATE (3-3-1; .500) 10/09/74 Plymouth State.........................L........... 0-29 10/11/75 Plymouth State.........................L........... 0-24 10/16/76 Plymouth State.........................L........... 3-19 10/15/77 Plymouth State........................ W........17-14 10/14/78 Plymouth State........................ W.......... 23-0 10/13/79 at Plymouth State........................ W........21-19 10/11/80 Plymouth State.........................T.........13-13
MILLERSVILLE (3-5; .375) 11/13/82 at Millersville...................................L.........14-36 11/12/83 Millersville...................................L........... 8-28 11/10/84 at Millersville...................................L........... 7-46 11/16/85 Millersville...................................L.........21-22 09/21/96 at Millersville.................................. W.......... 22-8 09/20/97 Millersville.................................. W........53-10 09/19/98 at Millersville...................................L.........18-19 09/18/99 Millersville.................................. W........38-35
RAMAPO (0-2; .000) 09/26/81 Ramapo........................................L.........15-30 09/25/82 at Ramapo........................................L.........14-28
MINNESOTA STATE (0-1; .000) 09/29/01 Minnesota State........................L.........13-14 MONMOUTH (1-0; 1.000) 10/04/97 at Monmouth (IAA)...................... W.......... 49-3 MOREHEAD STATE (1-0; 1.000) 10/09/99 Morehead State....................... W........52-22 NEW YORK TECH (1-0-1; .750) 10/03/81 at New York Tech..........................T.........19-19 09/24/83 New York Tech......................... W.......... 17-7 NICHOLS (2-6; .250) 09/22/73 at Nichols.........................................L........... 0-21 11/02/74 Nichols.........................................L........... 0-49 11/08/75 Nichols.........................................L........... 0-28 10/23/76 at Nichols.........................................L.........10-14 10/22/77 Nichols.........................................L........... 0-13 10/21/78 at Nichols.........................................L........... 0-36 10/20/79 Nichols........................................ W........28-14 10/18/80 at Nichols........................................ W........23-17
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ROBERT MORRIS (1-0; 1.000) 11/14/98 at Robert Morris (IAA)................. W........26-24 SAINT ANSELM (5-2; .714) 10/31/09 at Saint Anselm............................. W........47-43 11/06/10 Saint Anselm..............................L.........26-35 11/12/11 at Saint Anselm............................. W........59-17 09/22/12 Saint Anselm............................. W.......... 45-0 09/20/13 at Saint Anselm............................. W........70-26 11/08/14 Saint Anselm..............................L.........34-37 11/07/15 at Saint Anselm............................. W........44-21 SAINT AUGUSTINE’S (2-0; 1.000) 09/10/11 Saint Augustine’s..................... W........50-14 09/08/12 at Saint Augustine’s..................... W........24-21 SAINT CLOUD STATE (1-1; .500) 11/03/01 Saint Cloud State..................... W........42-19 11/09/02 at Saint Cloud State......................L........... 7-51 SAINT JOSEPH’S (IND.) (5-0; 1.000) 11/08/97 at Saint Joseph’s (Ind.)................ W........56-14 10/31/98 Saint Joseph’s (Ind.)................ W........39-24 10/30/99 at Saint Joseph’s (Ind.)................ W........42-21 10/14/00 Saint Joseph’s (Ind.)................ W.......... 54-7 10/11/03 at Saint Joseph’s (Ind.)................ W........44-24
THE UNIVERSITY
LOCK HAVEN (0-2; .000) 10/02/82 Lock Haven.................................L........... 0-24 10/01/83 at Lock Haven.................................L........... 0-17
NORWICH (4-2; .667) 11/05/83 Norwich.......................................L.........10-13 11/03/84 at Norwich.......................................L........... 7-42 10/05/85 at Norwich...................................... W........32-26 10/04/86 Norwich...................................... W.......... 23-7 09/26/87 at Norwich...................................... W........37-17 09/24/88 Norwich...................................... W........35-14
HISTORY & RECORDS
LINCOLN (PA.) (2-0; 1.000) 09/05/09 at Lincoln (Pa.)............................... W........33-10 09/11/10 Lincoln (Pa.)............................... W.......... 30-0
MASSACHUSETTS MARITIME (4-4; .500) 10/13/73 Massachusetts Maritime .......L........... 8-13 10/05/74 at Massachusetts Maritime........L........... 0-21 10/04/75 Massachusetts Maritime....... W.......... 12-6 11/13/76 Massachusetts Maritime........L........... 9-12 11/12/77 Massachusetts Maritime........L........... 3-28 11/10/78 Massachusetts Maritime....... W.......... 16-8 11/10/79 at Massachusetts Maritime....... W.......... 16-8 11/08/80 Massachusetts Maritime....... W.......... 20-7
NORTHERN COLORADO (0-3; .000) 10/13/97 vs. Northern Colorado % .............L........... 0-51 (Braly Municipal Stadium, Florence, Ala.) 11/10/01 at Northern Colorado..................L.........19-29 11/16/02 Northern Colorado..................L........... 7-18
2015 REVIEW
KUTZTOWN (3-0; 1.000) 09/10/94 at Kutztown.................................... W.......... 31-6 09/09/95 Kutztown.................................... W........28-19 11/26/11 Kutztown#................................. W........44-37
UMASS LOWELL (4-1; .800) 11/15/80 UMass Lowell.............................L.........10-20 09/11/81 at UMass Lowell............................ W.......... 25-7 09/08/84 UMass Lowell............................ W........31-14 09/13/85 at UMass Lowell............................ W.......... 27-0 10/18/02 UMass Lowell............................ W........69-21
NORTH DAKOTA (0-1; .000) 09/21/01 at North Dakota.............................L.........10-42
2016 OUTLOOK
JACKSONVILLE STATE (0-1; .000) 12/05/92 at Jacksonville State #..................L.........35-46
Maine Maritime........................ W........28-14 Maine Maritime.........................L.........15-44 Maine Maritime........................ W.......... 14-6 Maine Maritime........................ W........24-15 Maine Maritime.........................L.........16-28
2016 PLAYERS
09/25/76 09/24/77 09/23/78 09/21/79 at 09/20/80
2016 COACHES
GLENVILLE STATE (2-1; .667) 11/22/97 vs. Glenville State # ...................... W.......... 47-7 09/08/01 at Glenville State.......................... W.......... 41-0 (Sacred Heart University, Fairfield, Conn.) 09/27/03 Glenville State...........................L.........42-43
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YEAR-BY-YEAR RESULTS VS. OPPONENT SETON HILL (PA.) (1-0; 1.000) 09/04/10 at Seton Hill (Pa.).......................... W........34-17
10/04/14 at Stonehill..................................... W........23-17 10/17/15 Stonehill..................................... W........28-14
SHEPHERD (2-0; 1.000) 11/14/92 Shepherd.................................... W........49-23 11/12/93 Shepherd.................................... W.......... 55-0
SUNY-ALBANY (1-0; 1.000) 11/15/86 at SUNY-Albany............................ W........45-28
SHIPPENSBURG (0-2; .000) 11/10/90 at Shippensburg............................L.........34-59 11/16/91 Shippensburg............................L.........30-31 SLIPPERY ROCK (3-1; .750) 09/20/86 Slippery Rock............................ W.......... 10-0 09/19/87 at Slippery Rock............................ W........26-24 11/29/97 vs. Slippery Rock # ........................ W........49-21 (Yale Bowl, New Haven, Conn.) 09/05/15 Slippery Rock.............................L.........13-39 SOUTH FLORIDA (0-1; .000) 11/06/99 at South Florida.............................L.........27-41 SOUTHERN CONNECTICUT (19-6-1; .750) 10/31/81 at Southern Connecticut............T.........28-28 09/11/82 Southern Connecticut............L........... 7-43 09/10/83 at Southern Connecticut............L........... 7-31 10/20/84 Southern Connecticut............L.........17-24 10/26/85 at Southern Connecticut........... W........20-17 10/25/86 Southern Connecticut........... W........20-17 10/24/87 at Southern Connecticut........... W........42-10 10/22/88 Southern Connecticut........... W........32-13 10/21/89 at Southern Connecticut........... W........35-14 10/20/90 Southern Connecticut........... W........64-45 10/25/91 at Southern Connecticut............L.........60-64 10/24/92 Southern Connecticut........... W........56-13 10/22/93 at Southern Connecticut........... W........47-14 10/22/94 Southern Connecticut........... W.......... 48-7 10/20/95 at Southern Connecticut........... W.......... 24-6 10/26/96 Southern Connecticut........... W........37-27 10/10/97 at Southern Connecticut........... W.......... 44-7 10/10/98 Southern Connecticut............L.........10-14 11/04/00 at Southern Connecticut........... W.......... 56-7 10/02/09 at Southern Connecticut............L.........26-54 10/09/10 Southern Connecticut........... W........23-22 10/07/11 at Southern Connecticut........... W........59-38 10/27/12 Southern Connecticut........... W.......... 48-9 10/25/13 at Southern Connecticut........... W........40-21 10/11/14 Southern Connecticut........... W........27-14 09/25/15 at Southern Connecticut........... W........28-14 SPRINGFIELD (10-3; .769) 10/24/81 Springfield .................................L.........15-41 10/30/82 Springfield................................. W........29-21 10/28/83 at Springfield..................................L.........17-34 10/27/84 Springfield................................. W.......... 23-9 11/02/85 at Springfield................................. W........21-14 11/01/86 Springfield................................. W.......... 35-0 10/31/87 at Springfield................................. W........19-16 10/29/88 Springfield ................................ W........34-15 10/27/89 at Springfield................................. W.......... 20-0 10/27/90 Springfield................................. W.......... 20-7 11/01/91 at Springfield..................................L.........21-46 10/31/92 Springfield................................. W.......... 54-6 09/24/93 at Springfield................................. W.......... 62-3 STONEHILL (6-1; .857) 09/26/09 Stonehill..................................... W........23-16 10/02/10 at Stonehill..................................... W........49-28 10/01/11 Stonehill..................................... W........52-23 10/18/12 at Stonehill..................................... W........45-41 10/19/13 Stonehill......................................L.........26-29
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TIFFIN (1-1; .500) 10/04/02 at Tiffin..........................................W(ot)....37-34 11/15/03 Tiffin..............................................L.........17-28 TOWSON STATE (4-3; .571) 09/15/73 at Towson State.............................L........... 0-24 09/22/84 at Towson State.............................L........... 3-28 11/09/85 Towson State............................ W.......... 27-7 11/08/86 at Towson State.............................L........... 7-47 11/07/87 Towson State............................ W.......... 21-7 11/05/88 at Towson State.............................L.........17-31 09/23/89 Towson State............................ W.............9-5 11/03/90 Towson State............................ W........55-27
WESTERN NEW MEXICO (1-0; 1.000) 11/07/98 at Western New Mexico............. W........37-24 WESTERN WASHINGTON (1-1; .100) 10/27/01 Western Washington..............L.........21-24 11/02/02 at Western Washington............. W........47-21 WILLIAM AND MARY (0-1; .000) 09/17/11 at William and Mary ....................L.........10-13 WINSTON-SALEM STATE (0-1; .000) 12/03/11 at Winston-Salem State #...........L........... 7-27 WOFFORD COLLEGE (1-1; .500) 10/07/89 Wofford College....................... W........41-13 11/09/91 at Wofford College........................L.........21-42 YOUNGSTOWN STATE (0-1; .000) 10/24/98 at Youngstown State (IAA)....L (ot).....15-18
TRENTON STATE (0-1; .000) 09/15/73 at Trenton State.............................L........... 0-24 VALDOSTA STATE (0-1; .000) 10/08/94 at Valdosta State............................L........... 7-38 VILLANOVA (1-0; 1.000) 10/12/01 at Villanova (IAA).......................... W........17-14 VIRGINIA UNION (5-2; .714) 10/04/89 Virgina Union............................ W........62-25 09/22/90 at Virginia Union............................L.........26-63 09/28/91 Virginia Union............................L.........14-43 09/26/92 at Virginia Union........................... W........80-26 10/16/93 Virginia Union........................... W........71-28 10/14/95 at Virginia Union........................... W.......... 36-9 10/12/96 Virginia Union........................... W.......... 66-0 WAGNER (0-1; .000) 10/23/82 Wagner.........................................L........... 7-34 WEST CHESTER (8-6-1; .567) 10/05/90 at West Chester............................. W........58-57 10/12/91 West Chester..............................L.........20-34 11/21/92 at West Chester #......................... W........38-26 09/04/93 West Chester............................. W........45-33 10/07/95 at West Chester..............................T.........36-36 09/07/96 West Chester..............................L.........17-24 09/06/97 at West Chester............................. W........32-26 09/12/98 West Chester..........................L (ot).....27-33 08/31/00 at West Chester............................. W ............7-0 09/01/01 West Chester............................. W........32-28 08/28/02 at West Chester............................. W........28-19 09/06/03 West Chester..............................L.........17-28 09/03/11 West Chester............................. W........35-32 09/07/13 at West Chester..............................L.........14-45 09/06/14 #10 West Chester.....................L.........30-35 WESTERN CONNECTICUT (3-4; .429) 10/27/73 Western Connecticut..............L........... 0-41 10/26/74 at Western Connecticut..............L........... 8-20 11/01/75 Western Connecticut..............L.........16-30 10/02/76 at Western Connecticut..............L.........14-16 09/30/78 at Western Connecticut............. W.......... 21-6 09/29/79 Western Connecticut............. W.......... 34-0 09/27/80 at Western Connecticut............. W.......... 52-0 WESTERN KENTUCKY (0-2; .000) 10/18/97 at Western Kentucky (IAA).........L.........21-24 10/03/98 at Western Kentucky (IAA).........L.........21-24
$ - Northeast-10 Championship Game # - NCAA Playoffs % - NCAA Championship Game
SIX NCAA APPEARANCES • THREE-TIME NE-10 CHAMPIONS
Rushing
Kicking
Tackles
Most Rushes Game: 46, Victor Jones, at A.I.C., 2010 Season: 278, Roger Graham, 1994 Career: 821, Roger Graham, 1991-94
Most Conversions Game: 11, Peter Capuano vs. Va. Union, 1992 Season: 71, John O’Riordan, 1993 Career: 149, Chris Scifo, 2010-12
Primary Tackles Game: 19, Steve Cedor at Western Kentucky, 1998 Season: 78, Erik Lesinski, 1986 Career: 232, Erik Lesinski, 1984-87
Most Touchdowns Game: 5, Roger Graham vs. Buffalo, 1992 Season: 22, Roger Graham, 1992 Career: 66, Roger Graham, 1991-94
Most Punts Game: 11, Kevin McClurken vs. Indiana, Pa., 1996 11, John Thomas vs. Southern Conn., 1998 Season: 63, John Thomas, 1998 Career: 166, Kevin Kirsch, 1987-90
Assisted Tackles Game: 21, Tyler Condit, at St. Anselm, 2015 Season: 109, Tyler Condit, 2015 Career: 204, Tyler Condit, 2013-present
Yards Gained Game: 319, Andre Anderson at St. Anselm, 2015 Season: 1,717, Roger Graham, 1992 Career: 5,953, Roger Graham, 1991-94
Most Total Tackles Game: 27, Mike Forte vs. Abilene Christian, 1994 Season: 160, Tyler Condit, 2015 Career: 422, Erik Lesinski, 1984-87
Yards Gained Game: 501, Rob D’Innocenzio at W. Wash., 2002 Season: 3,336, Ryan Osiecki, 2011 Career: 9,572, Ryan Osiecki, 2009-12
Most Punt Yards Game: 424, John Thomas vs. Southern Conn., 1998 Season: 2,531, John Thomas, 1998 Career: 5,723, Kevin Kirsch, 1987-90
Sacks Game: Season: Career:
Most Attempts Game: 70, Mike Horton vs. A.I.C., 1986 Season: 411, Ryan Osiecki, 2009 Career: 1,207, Ryan Osiecki, 2009-12
Scoring
Defensive Turnovers
Most Touchdowns Game: 7, Jesse Showerda vs. E. Stroudsburg, 1996 Season: 36, Ryan Osiecki, 2011 Career: 91, Ryan Oseicki, 2009-12
Receiving
Most Yards Game: 286, Matt Marcks, at W. Wash., 2002 Season: 1,121, Pierre Fils, 1990 Career: 3,360, Tony Willis, 1990-93
Total Offense
Kick Returns
Most Kickoff Returns Game: 8, Bob Mogum vs. Fordham, 1977 Season: 33, Mike DeCaro, 2011 Career: 57, Mike DeCaro, 2011-12 Most Kickoff Return Yardage Game: 171, Ketric Barnes, vs. South Florida, 1999 Season: 829, Mike DeCaro, 2011 Career: 2,303, Mike DeCaro, 2011-13 Most Punt Returns Game: 8, Ron Conyers vs. Norwich, 1986 Season: 194, Ron Conyers, 1984 Career: 382, Ron Conyers, 1984-87
Longest Plays From Scrimmage
Run 92 yds. Dawud Hanif vs. Central Washington, 2000 Pass 99 yds. Ken Suhl to Tony Willis vs. Ferris State, 1992 (NCAA Playoffs) Field Goal 52 yds. Gene Adair vs. American Int’l, 1994 Punt 75 yds. John Cerra vs. Southern Conn., 1996 Kickoff Return 97 yds. Mike DeCaro vs. So. Conn. St., 2012 Punt Return 95 yds. Jeff Giordani vs. Coast Guard, 1982 Interception Return 100 yds. Brian Oliver vs. Bloomsburg, 1996
SIX NCAA APPEARANCES • THREE-TIME NE-10 CHAMPIONS
THE UNIVERSITY
Most Yards Gained Game: 534, Rob D’Innocenzio at W. Wash., 2002 Season: 3,376, Ronnie Nelson, 2013 Career: 9,758, Ryan Osiecki, 2009-12
Most Interception Return Yards Game: 119, Desmond Anderson at Seton Hill, 2010 Season: 150, Dennis Burney, 1997 Career: 367, Miles McPherson, 1978-81
HISTORY & RECORDS
Most Receptions Game: 14, Tony Willis vs. So. Conn., 1991 14, Mike Clark at West Chester, 1997 Season: 76, Tyrone Seabrooks, 1996 Career: 194, Tony Willis, 1990-93
Most Defensive Touchdowns Game: 2, Bruce Barrett, (four times) 2, George Porcha, Richie Scott, Mark Giordani, Gerry Kopazna, Troy Appling, Lidz Eugene (one time each) Season: 3, Troy Appling, 1997
Most Interceptions Game: 4, Miles McPherson vs. Framingham St., 1980 Season: 7, Desmond Anderson, 2010 7, Troy Appling, 1996 7, Jeff Giordani, 1981 7, Miles McPherson, 1979 & 1980 Career: 22, Miles McPherson, 1978-81
2015 REVIEW
Consecutive Passes Without An Interception Season: 280, Jesse Showerda, 1996
Fumble Recoveries Game: 2, Herbens Antenor at Amer. Int’l, 2014 2, Tom Herd at So. Conn. St., 2011 2, Mike Gomes at Amer. Int’l, 2010 2, Idris Price vs. Central Washington, 2000 2, Jaime Scotland vs. Kean, 1981 2, Lidz Eugene vs. Millersville, 1998 Season: 6, Tom Collett, 1989 Career: 11, Rick Racioppi, 1981-84
2016 OUTLOOK
Most Interceptions Game: 4, Mike Horton vs. Towson State, 1986 4, Paul Kelly vs. Millersville, 1983 4, Matt Ready vs. Southern Conn., 1981 Season: 20, Matt Ready, 1981 Career: 54, Paul Kelly, 1982-85
Most Offensive Touchdowns Game: 5, Mike DeCaro at Merrimack, 2011 5, Tyrone Seabrooks vs. E. Stroudsburg, 1996 5, Max Joyner-Brown vs. Knoxville, 1994 5, Roger Graham vs. Buffalo, 1992 Season: 22, Roger Graham, 1992 Career: 70, Roger Graham, 1991-94
5, Matt Perkowski vs. Springfield, 1982 12, Tom Herd, 2011 12, Ron Brown, 1984 30.5, Dwayne Brown, 1998-01
2016 PLAYERS
Most Completions Game: 37, Ryan Osiecki at So. Conn., 2009 37, Mike Horton vs. A.I.C., 1986 Season: 254, Ryan Osiecki, 2009 Career: 754, Ryan Osiecki, 2009-12
Most Points Game: 30, Mike DeCaro at Merrimack, 2011 30, Tyrone Seabrooks vs. E. Stroudsburg, 1996 30, Max Joyner-Brown vs. Knoxville, 1994 30, Roger Graham vs. Buffalo, 1992 Season: 138, Roger Graham, 1993 Career: 424, Roger Graham, 1991-94
2016 COACHES
Passing
Most Field Goals Game: 4, Pete Dodosh vs. West Chester, 2001 Season: 14, Chris Scifo, 2011 (17 attempts) Career: 33, Chris Scifo, 2010-12
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TEAM RECORDS Rushing
Most Yards Game: 578 vs. Virginia Union, 1992 Season: 3,397, 1992 Most Rushes Game: 62 vs. AIC, 1992 Season: 498, 1982 Most First Downs Game: 20 at Saint Anselm, 2013 Season: 182, 1996
Passing
Yards Gained Game: 501 Western Washington, 2002 Season: 3,689, 2011 Most Completions Game: 37 vs. A.I.C., 1986 37 at Southern Conn., 2009 Season: 256, 2009 Most First Downs Game: 23 vs Buffalo, 1996 Season: 182, 1996 Most Interceptions Thrown Game: 5 vs. Gardner-Webb, 2000 5 vs. Mass. Maritime, 1977 Season: 23, 1981
Total Offense
Most Yards Gained Game: 880 vs. Virginia Union, 1992 Season: 5,877, 1992
THE UNIVERSITY
HISTORY & RECORDS
2015 REVIEW
Most Conversions Game: 11 vs. Virgina Union, 1992 Season: 71, 1993
Punting
Most Punts Game: 11 vs. Southern Conn., 1996 11 vs. Indiana, Pa., 1996 11 vs. Southern Conn., 1998 Season: 73, 1982 Most Punting Yards Game: 424, vs. Southern Conn., 1998 Season: 2,531, 1998
Points
John Cerra (above) booted a 75-yard punt vs. Southern Connecticut in 1996. He still holds the UNH record for the longest punt.
Fewest Rushing Yards Allowed Season: 707, 2001 (9 games) Fewest Yards Rushing Per Game Season: 78.6, 2001 (9 games) Fewest Punt Return Yards Allowed Season: 18, 2012, (11 games) Most Interceptions Season: 21, 1978 (11 games)
Most Points For Game: 80 vs. Virginia Union, 1992 Season: 547, 1993
Least Points Against Season: 98, 1997 (Regular season, 10 games) 129, 1995 (Regular season, 10 games)
Defense
Last Shutout 2013, Pace (65-0)
Fewest Points Allowed Season: 88, 1978 (11 games) Fewest Touchdowns Allowed Season: 11, 1978 (11 games) Fewest Rushing Touchdowns Allowed Season: 0, 1978 (11 games)
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Last Consecutive Shutouts 1997, Elizabeth City, Lafayette
Offensive lineman Harry Boatswain was an Associated Press All-American and earned both All-New England and All-ECAC honors for the Chargers. He was drafted by the San Francisco 49ers in the fifth round of the NFL draft in 1991.
SIX NCAA APPEARANCES • THREE-TIME NE-10 CHAMPIONS
Most Receiving Touchdowns - Season 1) Tyrone Seabrooks...............16..................... 1996 Jason Thompson................16..................... 2012 3) Jason Thompson................14..................... 2011 4) Tony Willis.............................12..................... 1991 5) Tony Willis.............................11..................... 1993 Pierre Fils ..............................11..................... 1990 7) Tony Willis.............................10..................... 1992 Joe Davis................................10..................... 1994 8) Michael Flacco.....................9........................ 2013 9) Brian Barrett.........................8........................ 1981 Adam Roman.......................8........................ 1998 Elvert Eden............................8........................ 2000 Matt Marcks..........................8........................ 2000 Sharieff Hall..........................8........................ 2009 Demetrius Washington....8........................ 2011
Most Rushing Touchdowns - Season 1) Roger Graham.....................22..................... 1992 2) Roger Graham.....................19..................... 1993 3) Roger Graham.....................17..................... 1994 A.J. Livingston......................17..................... 1992 5) A.J. Livingston......................16..................... 1990 6) Ron Conyers.........................14..................... 1987 Andre Anderson.................14..................... 2015 8) A.J. Livingston......................13..................... 1993 Charlie Hill.............................13..................... 1989 Don Highsmith....................13..................... 1997
2015 REVIEW
Most Receptions - Season 1) Tyrone Seabrooks...............76..................... 1996 2) Sharieff Hall..........................73..................... 2009 3) Tony Willis.............................71..................... 1993 4) Matt Marcks..........................66..................... 2002 5) Pierre Fils...............................63..................... 1990 6) Greg Ortman........................62..................... 1986 Elvert Eden............................62..................... 1999 8) Ty Headen.............................60..................... 2014 9) Bobby Barnette...................59..................... 1995 Tony Willis.............................59..................... 1991
Most Points - Season (non kickers) 1) Roger Graham.....................138................... 1993 2) Roger Graham.....................132................... 1992 3) A.J. Livingston......................114................... 1992 4) Roger Graham.....................106................... 1994 5) A.J. Livingston......................102................... 1990 6) Tyrone Seabrooks...............98..................... 1996 7) Jason Thompson................96..................... 2012 Andre Anderson.................96..................... 2015 9) Mike DeCaro.........................90..................... 2013 Charlie Hill.............................90..................... 1989 Ron Conyers.........................90..................... 1987 Don Highsmith....................90..................... 1997
2016 OUTLOOK
Most Rushing Yards - Season 1) Roger Graham.....................1,717............... 1992 2) Roger Graham.....................1,687............... 1993 3) Roger Graham.....................1,607............... 1994 4) Andre Anderson.................1,150............... 2015 5) Don Highsmith....................1,026............... 1997 6) Victor Jones..........................1,021............... 2010 7) Roger Graham.....................942................... 1991 8) Mike DeCaro.........................937................... 2013 9) A.J. Livingston......................898................... 1992 10) Corey Jones..........................892................... 1999
2016 PLAYERS
Most Pass Completions - Season 1) Ryan Osiecki.........................254................... 2009 2) Joey Bradley.........................251................... 2014 3) Ryan Osiecki.........................224................... 2011 4) Jay McLucas..........................209................... 1990 5) Mike Horton.........................200................... 1986 6) Jesse Showerda...................195................... 1995 7) Rob D’Innocenzio...............194................... 2002 8) Ajee Patterson.....................182................... 2015 9) Jesse Showerda...................180................... 1996 10) Jim Weir.................................169................... 1994
Most Receiving Yards - Season 1) Pierre Fils...............................1,121............... 1990 2) Tyrone Seabrooks...............1,113............... 1996 3) Tony Willis.............................1,074............... 1993 4) Jason Thompson................1,046............... 2011 5) Tony Willis.............................1,030............... 1992 6) Elvert Eden............................1,006............... 1999 7) Tony Willis.............................986................... 1991 8) Matt Marcks..........................919................... 2002 9) Jason Thompson................881................... 2012 10) Sharieff Hall..........................809................... 2009
2016 COACHES
Most Passing Yardage - Season (2,000+) 1) Ryan Osiecki.........................3,336............... 2011 2) Jay McLucas..........................3,114............... 1990 3) Ryan Osiecki.........................2,825............... 2009 4) Ronnie Nelson.....................2,721............... 2013 5) Joey Bradley.........................2,675............... 2014 6) Jesse Showerda...................2,625............... 1996 7) Jason Barnett.......................2,616............... 1999 8) Mike Horton.........................2,607............... 1986 9) Jim Weir.................................2,336............... 1993 Ken Suhl.................................2,336............... 1992 11) Cazzie Kosciolek..................2,327............... 1997 12) Jim Weir.................................2,313............... 1994 13) Mike Horton.........................2,268............... 1988 14) Rob D’Innocenzio...............2,180............... 2002 15) Matt Ready...........................2,164............... 1981 16) Jesse Showerda...................2,098............... 1995 Ajee Patterson.....................2,098............... 2015 18) Jason Barnett.......................2,096............... 2000 Most Passing Touchdowns - Season 1) Ryan Osiecki.........................36..................... 2011 2) Jesse Showerda...................31..................... 1996 Jim Weir.................................31..................... 1993 4) Ronnie Nelson.....................29..................... 2013 5) Jason Barnett.......................28..................... 2000 6) Ken Suhl.................................26..................... 1992 7) Jason Barnett.......................25..................... 1999 8) Jay McLucas..........................23..................... 1990 Cazzie Kosciolek..................23..................... 1997 Ryan Osiecki.........................23..................... 2009
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In 2013, Ronnie Nelson enjoyed one of the best all-around seasons by any quarterback in Chargers history. He etched his name three places in the single-season record book with 29 touchdowns and 2,721 yards off 167 completions.
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PASSING YARDS 1. 9,572 Ryan Osiecki (754-1207) 2. 6,836 Mike Horton (509-1003) 3. 6,562 Jason Barnett (467-940) 4. 5,194 Jay McLucas (378-710) 5. 5,175 Jesse Showerda (402-675) 6. 4,732 Paul Kelly (344-614) 7. 4,649 James Weir (330-543) 8. 4,355 Ken Suhl (302-516) 9. 4,219 Rob D’Innocenzio (355-651) 10. 4,217 Ronnie Nelson (262-409)
09-12 85-88 98-00 87-90 93-96 82-85 93-94 89-92 99-03 09-13
RECEPTIONS 1. 194 Tony Willis 2. 163 Elvert Eden 3. 139 Demetrius Washington 4. 138 Matt Marcks 5. 133 Bruce Barrett 6. 132 Jason Thompson 7. 131 Josh Smart 8. 129 Greg Ortman 9. 127 Pierre Fils 10. 124 Ketric Barnes
90-93 96-00 09-12 98-02 79-82 09-12 09-12 83-86 87-90 96-00
PASSING TD’S 1. 91 Ryan Osiecki 2. 71 Jason Barnett 3. 57 Jesse Showerda 4. 52 Ronnie Nelson 5. 48 James Weir 48 Ken Suhl 7. 43 Mike Horton 8. 37 Jay McLucas 9. 29 Rob D’Innocenzio 29 Paul Kelly
09-12 98-00 93-96 09-13 93-94 89-92 85-88 87-90 99-03 82-85
RECEIVING TD’S 1. 38 Tony Willis 2. 36 Jason Thompson 3. 26 Demetrius Washington 4. 23 Matt Marcks 5. 22 Elvert Eden 6. 20 T. Seabrooks 20 Bruce Barrett 8. 19 Ketric Barnes 19 Pierre Fils 10. 17 Joe Davis
90-93 09-12 09-12 98-02 96-00 95-96 79-82 96-00 87-90 92-94
COMPLETIONS (attempts in parentheses) 1. 754 Ryan Osiecki (1207) 09-12 2. 509 Mike Horton (1003) 85-88 3. 467 Jason Barnett (940) 98-00 4. 402 Jesse Showerda (675) 93-96 5. 378 Jay McLucas (710) 87-90 6. 355 Rob D’Innocenzio (651) 99-03 7. 344 Paul Kelly (614) 82-85 8. 330 James Weir (543) 93-94 9. 302 Ken Suhl (516) 89-92 10. 262 Ronnie Nelson (409) 09-13 MOST RECEIVING YARDS - CAREER (1,000+) 1. 3,420 Tony Willis 1990-93 2. 2,511 Jason Thompson 2009-12 3. 2,456 Elvert Eden 1997-00 4. 2,279 Bruce Barrett 1980-82 5. 2,218 Pierre Fils 1987-90 6. 2,181 Matt Marcks 1999-02 7. 2,003 Ralph Pacifico 1981-84 8. 1,952 Ketric Barnes 1998-00 9. 1,932 D. Washington-Ellison 2009-12 10. 1,815 Dan Schwab 1987-90 11. 1,670 Greg Ortman 1983-86 12. 1,470 Tyrone Seabrooks 1995-96 13. 1,446 Bob Wietecha 1985-88 14. 1,425 Ty Headen 2013-Pres. 15. 1,409 Chris Ruffin 2009-12 16. 1,313 Anton Upadale 1985-87 17. 1,274 Sharieff Hall 2009-10 18. 1,271 Max Joyner-Brown 1991-94 19. 1,266 Adam Roman 1997-98 20. 1,265 Joe Davis 1991-94 21. 1,263 Josh Smart 2009-12 22. 1,232 Kameel Lashley 2009-12 23. 1,185 Bobby Barnette 1992-95
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MOST RUSHING YARDS - CAREER (1,000+) 1. 5,953 Roger Graham 1991-94 2. 2,904 A.J. Livingston 1990-93 3. 2,803 Mike DeCaro 2009-13 4. 2,333 Corey Jones 1996-99 5. 2,128 Dawud Hanif 1999-02 6. 1,917 Don Highsmith 1995-97 7. 1,881 Andre Anderson 2013-Pres. 8. 1,860 Victor Jones 2009-12 9. 1,840 Bill Gambardella 1982-85 10. 1,622 Tony Major 1978-80 11. 1,379 Ronnie Nelson 2010-13 12. 1,279 John Raba 1989-92 13. 1,210 Keith McCoy 1986-89 MOST RUSHING TOUCHDOWNS - CAREER 1. 66 Roger Graham 91-94 2. 50 AJ Livingston 90-93 3. 31 Mike DeCaro 09-13 4. 26 Andre Anderson 2013-Pres. 5. 22 Ron Conyers 84-87 6. 20 Victor Jones 09-12 7. 16 Do. Highsmith 94-97 16 Ronnie Nelson 09-13 16 Corey Jones 96-99 10. 15 Charlie Hill 85-89 MOST POINTS - CAREER 1. 424 Roger Graham 2. 318 A.J. Livingston 3. 264 Mike DeCaro 4. 248 Chris Scifo 5. 228 Tony Willis 6. 218 Jason Thompson 7. 169 Pat Fitzpatrick 8. 168 Andre Anderson 9. 156 D. Washington 10. 150 Ron Conyers
1991-94 1990-93 2010-13 2010-12 1990-93 2009-12 1987-90 2013-Pres. 2009-12 1984-87 After his illustrious career, Mike DeCaro will forever be seen all over the New Haven record book. He concluded his career third in rushing yards and rushing touchdowns. He also stands third in points with 264 during his career.
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University of New Haven Running Back 1993 Harlon Hill Trophy Winner
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The Harlon Hill Trophy is an award that is given annually to the player selected as the best in Division II by the sports information directors at the 120-plus Division II schools which play football, and is presented during the week of the Division II championship game. The award is named for former Florence State (now Univ. of North Alabama) receiving great Harlon Hill.
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In 1993, UNH’s Roger Graham was named the winner of the Harlon Hill Trophy after guiding the team after winning the Division II scoring title with 13.6 points per game and second nationally with 168.7 yards rushing per game that season. He was second nationally in all-purpose yards with 231.9 per game and seventh in kickoff return average with 30.4 yards per kickoff return. He was a two-time New England Gold Helmet winner and earned two ECAC Player of the Week honors. He rushed for over 100 yards in all 10 games including two, 200-yard games. UNIVERSITY OF NEW HAVEN HARLON HILL FINALISTS
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Player Year School Danny Woodhead. 2006...........Chadron State Danny Woodhead. 2007...........Chadron State Bernard Scott.......... 2008..... Abilene Christian Joique Bell................ 2009..... Wayne St. (Mich.) Eric Czerniewski..... 2010....... Central Missouri Jonas Randolph..... 2011...................... Mars Hill Zach Zulli.................. 2012........... Shippensburg Franklyn Quiteh..... 2013...............Bloomsburg Jason Vander Laan.... 2014................. Ferris State Jason Vander Laan.... 2015................. Ferris State
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Player Year School Jarrett Anderson.... 1996.............Truman State Irvin Sigler................ 1997...............Bloomsburg Brian Shay................ 1998........... Emporia State Corte McGuffey...... 1999............. No. Colorado Dusty Bonner.......... 2000...........Valdosta State Dusty Bonner.......... 2001...........Valdosta State Curt Anes.................. 2002... Grand Valley State Will Hall..................... 2003.........North Alabama Chad Friehauf......... 2004........Colorado Mines Jimmy Terwilliger... 2005..... East Stroudsburg
HISTORY & RECORDS
Name Position Year Finish Ken Suhl.............................QB................1992...................Fourth Roger Graham............ RB.............1993.................. First Roger Graham................. RB.................1994................. Second Jesse Showerda...............QB................1996...................Fourth Cazzie Kosciolek..............QB................1997......................Third
Player Year School Jeff Bentrim............. 1986.........N. Dakota State Johnny Bailey.......... 1987....... Texas A&M-Kng. Johnny Bailey.......... 1988....... Texas A&M-Kng. Johnny Bailey.......... 1989....... Texas A&M-Kng. Chris Simdorn......... 1990.........N. Dakota State Ronnie West............. 1991....... Pittsburgh State Ronald Moore......... 1992....... Pittsburgh State Roger Graham......1993............New Haven Chris Hatcher.......... 1994...........Valdosta State Ronald McKinnon.. 1995.........North Alabama
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ALL-TIME AWARD WINNERS HARLON HILL TROPHY 1993 Roger Graham
LIBERTY MUTUAL DIVISION II COACH OF THE YEAR 2012 Peter Rossomando
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2015 Andre Anderson, RB USA College Football First Team D2Football.com Honorable Mention
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Tyler Condit, LB USA College Football First Team D2Football.com Honorable Mention
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David Stedman, OG Don Hansen Football Gazette Second Team Charlie Hatchett, LB Don Hansen Football Gazette Second Team Desmond Anderson, CB Don Hansen Football Gazette Honorable Mention Tom Herd, DE Don Hansen Football Gazette Honorable Mention Jason Thompson, WR Don Hansen Football Gazette Honorable Mention
Eliot Leubner, OL USA College Football First Team
2010 Desmon Anderson, DB Don Hansen Football Gazette Honorable Mention
Zach Voytek, OL USA College Football First Team D2Football.com Second Team Matt Zakrzewski, LB USA College Football First Team D2Football.com Honorable Mention Dean Tsopanides, DT USA College Football Second Team
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Kameel Lashley, TE Don Hansen Football Gazette Second Team
Drake Harris, DT USA College Football First Team
Jared Orazio, OL USA College Football First Team
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2011 Ryan Osiecki, QB D2Football.com Honorable Mention Don Hansen Football Gazette Honorable Mention
Ty Headen, WR USA College Football Second Team 2014 Tyler Condit, LB USA College Football Honorable Mention 2013 Chris Biondi, OG Don Hansen Football Gazette Third Team Mike DeCaro, AP D2Football.com Honorable Mention Mike Flacco, TE D2Football.com Honorable Mention 2012 David Stedman, OG Don Hansen Football Gazette Third Team Tom Herd, DE Don Hansen Football Gazette Honorable Mention Jason Thompson, WR D2Football.com Honorable Mention
2002 Phil Bogle, OL AFCA First Team Don Hansen Football Gazette D2Football.com Associated Press 2001 Idris Price, LB (Second Team) Dwayne Brown, DL (Third Team) Phil Bogle, OL (Honorable Mention) Don Hansen Football Gazette American Football Coaches Association/DII.com 2000 Steve Cedor, LB Don Hansen Football Gazette American Football Coaches Association/DII.com 1999 Troy Appling, DB Don Hansen Football Gazette 1998 Craig Capone, OL Don Hansen Football Gazette
1994 Roger Graham, RB American Football Coaches Association AP Small College Division II SID Football Gazette 1993 Roger Graham, RB AP Small College Team Division II SID Football Gazette James Weir, QB AP Small College Team George Byrd, DB Kodak & AP Small College Team 1992 Scott Emmert, OL Kodak & AP Small College Team Roger Graham, RB AP Small College Team 1990 Jay McLucas, QB Kodak & AP Small College Team Harry Boatswain, OL AP Small College Team Pierre Fils, WR AP Small College Team 1988 Rob Thompson, OL Kodak 1987 Erik Lesinski, LB Kodak 1985 Dave Haubner, OL Kodak & Small College Team 1981 Miles McPherson, DB CoSIDA
1997 Mario DiDino, OL American Football Coaches Association AP Small College Daktronics, Inc./Sports Information Directors Cazzie Kosciolek, QB AP Small College 1996 Jesse Showerda, QB American Football Coaches Association 1995 Scott Riggs, LB American Football Coaches Association
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SPORTS ILLUSTRATED SMALL COLLEGE PLAYER OF THE WEEK 1992 Roger Graham vs. Buffalo 1990 Jay McLucas vs. West Chester
Drake Harris Defensive Lineman of the Year Zach Voytek Offensive Lineman of the Year 2014 Zach Voytek Co-Offensive Lineman of the Year Lemar Thomas Rookie of the Year 2013 Najae Brown Rookie of the Year 2012 Raheem Stanley Defensive Player of the Year David Stedman Offensive Lineman of the Year Tom Herd Defensive Lineman of the Year 2011 Ryan Osiecki Offensive Player of the Year David Stedman Offensive Lineman of the Year
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INDEPENDENT FOOTBALL ALLIANCE 2002 Phil Bogle............................................OL Matt Marcks.......................................WR Kevin Nelson...................................... RB Matt Malone....................................... DL Alston Sajery.......................................LB Jamar Williams...................................DB
ALL-NEW ENGLAND 2015 Andre Anderson................................ RB Tyler Condit.........................................LB Drake Harris........................................ DT Zach Voytek........................................OL 2014 Tyler Condit.........................................LB 2013 Mike DeCaro........................................RS 2012 Tom Herd.............................................DE Chris Scifo...............................................K David Stedman..................................OL
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2011 First Team Ryan Osiecki.......................................QB David Stedman..................................OL Jason Thompson..............................WR Kameel Lashley..................................TE Raheem Stanley................................ DL Tom Herd.............................................DE Mike Gomes.........................................LB Charlie Hatchett.................................LB Bernard Risco........................................ S Desmond Anderson........................ CB Second Team Mike DeCaro....................................... RB Lance Chapman................................OL James Malloy......................................OL Zach Conklin......................................OL Chris Scifo............................................ PK Scott Schultz...................................... DL Rob Hill.................................................DE
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First Team Andre Anderson................................ RB Tyler Condit.........................................LB Drake Harris........................................ DT Jared Orazio........................................OL Zach Voytek........................................OL Matt Zakrzewski.................................LB Second Team Ty Headen..........................................WR Eliot Leubner......................................OL Ajee Patteron.....................................QB Danny Stock................................... P/PK Dean Tsopanides.............................. DT Rookie Team Ajee Patterson...................................QB
2012 First Team Raheem Stanley................................ DL David Stedman..................................OL Tom Herd.............................................DE Jason Thompson..............................WR Kameel Lashley..................................TE Chris Scifo...............................................K Mike Gomes.........................................LB Mike DeCaro.................................RB/RS Second Team Ryan Osiecki.......................................QB Demetrius Washington-Ellison...WR James Malloy......................................OL Zach Conklin......................................OL Richard Long.......................................LB Kendrick Butler.................................. CB Bernard Risco........................................ S
2009 Second Team Ryan Osiecki.......................................QB Sharieff Hall................................WR, KR Zach Conklin......................................OL Raheem Stanley................................ DL Mike Gomes........................................DB Rookie Team Ryan Osiecki.......................................QB Sharieff Hall................................WR, KR Zach Conklin......................................OL Raheem Stanley................................ DL Mike Gomes........................................DB Demetrius Washington-Ellison...WR
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2013 First Team Najae Brown.......................................DB Mike DeCaro.................................RB/RS Chris Biondi........................................OL Sean Berglund................................... DL Alex Dyer............................................. DL Anthony Greenfield............................ P Second Team Nick Music..........................................WR Michael Flacco....................................TE Zach Guy..............................................OL Zach Voytek........................................OL Rookie Team Najae Brown.......................................DB Michael Flacco....................................TE Tyshawn Headen.............................WR Zach Voytek........................................OL
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NCAA TEAM STATISTICAL CHAMPIONS 2012 Passing Efficiency (175.36) 1997 Scoring Offense (43.3 ppg) 1993 Scoring Offense (54.7ppg) 1992 Scoring Offense (50.5 ppg) Total Offense (587.7 ypg) 1990 Passing Offense (335.4 ypg)
Tyler Condit Defensive Player of the Year
2010 First Team Victor Jones........................................ RB James Malloy......................................OL David Stedman..................................OL Chris Scifo............................................ PK Scott Schultz...................................... DL Charlie Hatchett.................................LB Desmond Anderson........................ CB Second Team Demetrius Washington-Ellison...WR Lance Chapman................................OL Zach Conklin......................................OL Rob Hill................................................. DL Ahmet Basci........................................ DL Rookie Team Mike DeCaro....................................... RB Chris Scifo............................................ PK Scott Schultz...................................... DL
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NCAA INDIVIDUAL STATISTICAL CHAMPIONS 2010 Desmond Anderson, Interceptions (.78 int./gm) 1996 Jesse Showerda, Passing Eff. (165.6 rating) 1993 Roger Graham, Scoring (13.8 pts./gm) James Weir, Passing Efficiency (172.0) 1992 Roger Graham, Rushing (171.1 yds./gm). 1988 Pierre Fils, Kickoff Returns (31.5 yds./ret.)
2015 Andre Anderson Most Valuable Player
2014 First Team Trevor Officer..................................... RB Zach Guy..............................................OL Zach Voytek........................................OL Drake Harris........................................ DL Tyler Condit.........................................LB Herbens Antenor..............................DB Second Team Ty Headen..........................................WR Eliot Luebner......................................OL Matt Zakrzewski.................................LB Rookie Team Eliot Luebner......................................OL Lemar Thomas................................... RB
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NEW ENGLAND GOLD HELMET WEEKLY AWARDS 2011 Ryan Osiecki (season winner) 2002 Rob D’Innocenzio vs. Carson-Newman 1999 Jason Barnett vs. Millersville 1997 Cazzie Kosciolek vs. SCSU Cazzie Kosciolek vs. Glenville St. Troy Appling vs. Lafayette 1996 Jesse Showerda (season winner) 1994 Roger Graham (season winner) Roger Graham vs. A.I.C. 1993 Roger Graham (season winner) Roger Graham vs. Buffalo Roger Graham vs. Clarion 1992 Ken Suhl (season winner) Ken Suhl vs. Virginia Union Ken Suhl vs. West Chester 1991 Roger Graham vs. Shippensburg 1990 Jay McLucas vs. West Chester 1986 Anton Updale vs. Central Conn.
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ALL-NEW ENGLAND (cont.) 2011 Ryan Osiecki.......................................QB Bernard Risco........................................ S David Stedman..................................OL 2010 Desmond Anderson........................ CB Victor Jones........................................ RB David Stedman..................................OL 2001 Phil Bogle............................................OL 2000 Steve Cedor.........................................LB ................................ (Player of the Year) Ketric Barnes.....................................WR Jason Barnett.....................................QB Dwayne Brown..................................DE 1999 Troy Appling.......................................DB Steve Cedor.........................................LB John Thomas.........................................P 1998 Steve Cedor.........................................LB John Thomas.........................................P 1997 Cazzie Kosciolek................................QB Mario DiDino......................................OL John Cerra..............................................K Shane McNeeley................................LB 1996 Jesse Showerda.................................QB Tyrone Seabrooks............................WR Shane McNeeley................................LB Brian Oliver.........................................DB 1995 Bobby Barnette................................WR Ron DeVincenzo................................OL Gene Adair.............................................K Scott Riggs...........................................LB Mike Brown.........................................DB 1994 Roger Graham................................... RB Frank Sheehan...................................OL Gene Adair.............................................K Scott Riggs...........................................LB George Porcha...................................DB 1993 Jame Weir............................................QB Roger Graham................................... RB Tony Willis...........................................WR Tom Dempsey....................................OL Chris Lunz............................................ DL Bill Covert.............................................LB George Byrd.......................................DB
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1992 First Team Ken Suhl...............................................QB ................................ (Player of the Year) Roger Graham................................... RB Dave Carlon.........................................TE Tony Willis...........................................WR Scott Emmert.....................................OL Brian Houston....................................OL Peter Capuano................................... PK Chris Lunz.............................................LB Tory White...........................................DB George Byrd.......................................DB Scott Smith............................................P Second Team John Raba............................................ RB Frank Sheehan...................................OL Peter Indresano.................................OL Mike Barbara...................................... DL Bill Covert.............................................LB 1991 First Team John Raba............................................ RB Tony Willis...........................................WR Scott Emmert.....................................OL Tory White...........................................DB Scott Smith............................................P Second Team Roger Graham................................... RB ...............................(Rookie of the Year) Dave Carlon.........................................TE Stefan Soulieres................................ DL Brad Pyne.............................................LB Ken Colby............................................DB 1990 First Team Jay McLucas........................................QB ................................ (Player of the Year) A.J. Livingston.................................... RB ...............................(Rookie of the Year) Pierre Fils............................................WR Harry Boatswain................................OL Leo Pinkston....................................... DL Keith Stamp.........................................LB Kevin Kirsch...........................................P Second Team Dave Carlon.........................................TE Dan Schwab......................................WR Brian Houston....................................OL Scott Emmert.....................................OL Liam McKiernan................................ DL Tory White...........................................DB 1989
First Team Todd Burks..........................................DB ...............................(Rookie of the Year) Pierre Fils............................................WR Dan Schwab......................................WR Harry Boatswain................................OL Jay McLucas........................................QB Charlie Hill........................................... RB Leo Pinkston....................................... DL Marvin Tomlin....................................DB Second Team David Loane..........................................C Brian Houston....................................OL Keith McCoy............................................. Keith Dudzinski................................. DL Tom Collett......................................... DL Tyrone Barnett....................................LB Keith Stamp.........................................LB Jason Pringle......................................DB Kevin Kirsch...........................................P
1988 First Team Rob Thompson..................................OL Jeff Emery.............................................TE Weaver Williams................................ RB Tom Collett......................................... DL Keith Dudzinski..................................LB Tyrone Barnett....................................LB Walt Oko..............................................DB Second Team David Loane..........................................C Issac Kelley..........................................OL Dan Schwab......................................WR Bob Wietecha....................................WR Mike Horton.......................................QB Keith McCoy....................................... RB Kurt Carney......................................... DL Jason Pringle......................................DB 1987 Mike Horton.......................................QB ................................ (Player of the Year) Erik Lesinski.........................................LB ................................ (Player of the Year) Rob Thompson..................................OL Ron Conyers......................................WR Anton Updale...................................WR Mike Murphy.......................................LB Walt Oko..............................................DB 1986 Mike Horton.......................................QB ................................ (Player of the Year) Greg Ortman.....................................WR John Coury.......................................... DL Erik Lesinski.........................................LB Ron Conyers.......................................DB 1985 Bill Gambardella................................ RB Dave Haubner................................... OG Ron Brown........................................... DL 1984 Dave Haubner................................... OG Ralph Pacifico....................................WR Paul Kelly.............................................QB 1983 Ralph Pacifico....................................WR Rick Racioppi.......................................LB
ALL-ECAC 2001 Phil Bogle................................................. OL Idris Price...................................................LB 2000 Ketric Barnes..........................................WR Jason Barnett..........................................QB Dwayne Brown....................................... DE Steve Cedor..............................................LB Mike Summers.........................................LB 1999 Troy Appling............................................DB Ketric Barnes............................................RS Elvert Eden..............................................WR Dwayne Brown....................................... DE 1998 Craig Capone.......................................... OL Marshall Maxwell................................... DL Billy Arline.................................................LB Steve Cedor..............................................LB
Troy Appling............................................DB John Thomas.............................................. P 1997 Cazzie Kosciolek.....................................QB Adam Roman.........................................WR Mario DiDino........................................... OL Mike Johnstone...................................... OL Shane McNeeley.....................................LB Lidz Eugene..............................................LB Troy Appling.............................................LB 1996 Jesse Showerda......................................QB ......................................(Player of the Year) Troy Appling............................................DB Christian Czwallina............................... DL Mario DiDino........................................... OL Shane McNeeley.....................................LB Brian Oliver..............................................DB Tyrone Seabrooks.................................WR 1995 Michael Brown........................................DB Ron DeVincenzo.....................................OL Scott Riggs................................................LB 1994 Roger Graham... RB... Player of the Year Gene Adair..................................................K George Porcha........................................DB Scott Riggs................................................LB Frank Sheehan........................................OL 1993 Roger Graham... RB......Player of the Year George Byrd............................................DB Bill Covert..................................................LB Tom Dempsey.........................................OL Chris Lunz.................................................DL Tony Willis................................................WR 1992 Ken Suhl...........QB...... Player of the Year Scott Emmert..........................................OL Roger Graham........................................ RB Tony Willis................................................WR 1991 Tony Willis................................................WR 1990 Jay McLucas............................................ QB Harry Boatswain.....................................OL Pierre Fils.................................................WR Leo Pinkston............................................DL 1988 Bob Wietecha.........................................WR 1987 Walt Oko...................................................DB Erik Lesinski..............................................LB John Coury...............................................DL Rob Thompson.......................................OL 1986 Erik Lesinski..............................................LB 1985 Dave Haubner.........................................OL 1984 Dave Haubner.........................................OL
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1992 New Haven 38, @West Chester 26..................................................... First round @New Haven 35, Ferris State 13 (at Yale Bowl).........................Quarterfinals @Jacksonville St. 46, New Haven 35.................................................. Semifinals
1995 @New Haven 27, Edinboro 12 (at So. Conn. St.)........................... First round @Ferris State 17, New Haven 9.......................................................Quarterfinals
2011 @New Haven 44, Kutztown 37......................................................Second round @Winston-Salem State 27, New Haven 7....................................Quarterfinals 2012 Indiana (Pa.) 17, @New Haven 14................................................Second round
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1997 @New Haven 47, Glenville St. 7 (at Sacred Heart)........................ First round @New Haven 49, Slippery Rock 21 (at Yale Bowl)....................Quarterfinals @New Haven 27, UC Davis 25 (at Yale Bowl)................................... Semifinals Northern Colorado 51, New Haven 0..........................................................Finals
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1993 @New Haven 48, Edinboro 28 (at So. Conn. St.)........................... First round Indiana (Pa.) 38, @New Haven 35 (at So. Conn. St.).................Quarterfinals
November 27, 1993 - Indiana, Pa. 38, New Haven 35 New Haven fell behind when Indiana scored a touchdown with 8:00 remaining in the first quarter. The Chargers answered with two first quarter scores of its own as Roger Graham scored from five yards and 14 yards, giving UNH a 14-7 lead. Graham raised the lead to 21-7 when he scored from 14 yards again, before IUP cut the lead to 21-14 at halftime. UNH’s A.J. Livingston tallied the fourth rushing TD against the Indians, raising the advantage to 28-14. However, Indiana scored 24 unanswered points. New Haven pulled to within three points, 38-35, when Livingston scored on a 19-yard run at the 3:59 mark. But, the Indians kept the ball for the rest of the game to seal the win. Graham gained 173 yards and scored three TDs in the game while Livingston added 105 yards and two TDs. Jim Weir completed 16 of 35 passes for 230 yards, but no touchdowns.
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Overall: 8-6 Home: 7-2 Away: 1-3 Neutral: 0-1
1993
November 20, 1993 - New Haven 48, Edinboro 28 The Chargers took control of the game early and never led by less than seven points. New Haven held a 14-0 lead after the first period as Joe Davis caught a 15-yard TD pass from Jim Weir while Roger Graham added a three-yard run. Edinboro sandwiched two TDs around Weir’s four-yard TD run in the second quarter, making the score 21-14 at halftime. The Chargers controlled the third quarter by scoring two more TDs, a two-yard dive by Graham and a 32-yard TD reception by Tony Willis, raising the advantage to 34-14. Graham finished with 215 yards and two TDs while A.J. Livingston gained 116 yards on 18 carries, the first time UNH had two 100-yard rushers in a playoff game. Weir was 15-30, 184 yards, 3TDs.
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November 28, 1992 - New Haven 35, Ferris State 13 New Haven used a 21-point third quarter to take control en route to a 35-13 victory over Ferris State. New Haven opened the scoring when Roger Graham galloped 52 yards on his first carry of the game. Two Ferris State field goals cut the lead to 7-6 at halftime. A.J. Livingston and John Raba each rushed for a score while Tony Willis tossed a 53-yard scoring strike to Joe Davis off a reverse option play for the third TD. Willis grabbed a TD of his own when quarterback Ken Suhl tossed a NCAA playoff record 99-yard TD pass in the fourth quarter. Suhl finished with 14-25 for 256 yards. Willis caught four of those passes for 127 yards and a TD. Graham rushed for 118 yards and a TD.
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November 21, 1992 - New Haven 38, West Chester 26 In its first ever NCAA playoff game, New Haven defeated host West Chester to advance to the national quarterfinals. The Chargers opened the scoring with two first quarter touchdown passes from Ken Suhl. New Haven took control of the game with two TDs in the third quarter, raising its lead to 32-14, before West Chester came right back with two TDs of its own to make the score 32-26. New Haven ended any comeback thoughts when Roger Graham broke through for a 45-yard TD run. Graham finished with 222 yards and one TD while Suhl completed 19 of 27 passes for 350 yards and three TDs. Tony Willis caught eight passes for 130 yards while Max Joyner-Brown had four catches for 95 yards and two TDs.
December 5, 1992 -Jacksonville St. 46, New Haven 35 New Haven lost in the semifinals to eventual national champion Jacksonville State. Jacksonville State grabbed a 21-0 lead in the second quarter highlighted by an 82-yard punt return and a 90-yard TD reception by Danny Lee. UNH battled back to make the score 2114 at halftime as Max Joyner-Brown caught a 13-yard scoring strike and Roger Graham ran 11 yards for a TD. New Haven tied the game early in the fourth quarter on Joyner-Brown’s second TD catch. Lee regained the lead for Jacksonville State but the extra point failed. Graham ran nine yards for his second TD and the extra point split the uprights, giving UNH its first lead of the game, 35-34. Lee ran 39 yards for his fourth TD of the game, putting Jax State ahead 4135. New Haven reached inside the JSU 35-yard line before being stopped on a fourth and one. Suhl was 23 of 36 for 248 yards and three TDs while Graham gained 191 yards and scored two TDs. Willis secured his third straight 100-yard game, catching 11 passes for 110 yards and a TD.
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November 18, 1995 - New Haven 27, Edinboro 12 Edinboro scored on its first possession of the game, taking a 6-0 lead on a one-yard dive by Gerald Thompson. New Haven cut the lead in half on Gene Adair’s 37-yard field goal near the end of the first quarter. Edinboro doubled its scoring total when Keith Cushenberry grabbed the ball away from receiver Bobby Barnette and raced 31 yards for a touchdown with 2:34 left in the half, giving the Scots a 12-3 lead at halftime. New Haven answered with a 47-yard FG on its first possession of the second half. With under a minute left in the third quarter, Ron Jenkins dashed seven yards for a touchdown giving the Chargers the lead 13-12. Jenkins and Dave Menard each added a touchdown in the fourth quarter to complete the scoring, giving UNH its third NCAA first round victory in three tries. Jenkins finished with 150 yards on 30 carries with two TDs while Jesse Showerda completed 19 of 32 passes for 229 yards.
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November 25, 1995 - Ferris State 17, New Haven 9 The only stats that would indicate that New Haven lost this game would be the five turnovers, three fumbles and two interceptions. All the other statistics favored New Haven including time of possession (36:02), total yards (420 yards) and total plays (90). However, the most important stat favored the home team, a 17-9 final score. Ferris State opened the scoring with a 22-yard field goal by Jason Lipke. The Bulldogs boosted their lead on Chris Pulliams three-yard run, only the fourth rushing touchdown surrendered by the UNH defense in 12 games. Benny Roe’s 23-yard TD run in the third quarter gave the home team a 17-0 lead before New Haven finally lit its side of the scoreboard on Ron Jenkins five-yard run with 9:00 remaining. Gene Adair brought the team to within one score with a 25-yard field goal, making the score 17-9. New Haven had the ball inside the Ferris 20-yard line in the final 2:00 but failed on a fourth-down attempt, securing the win for Ferris State.
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November 22, 1997 - New Haven 47, Glenville State 7 The Chargers dominated play in their first playoff appearance since 1995. New Haven led 27-0 at the half on touchdown receptions from Adam Roman and Ketric Barnes and a pair of touchdown runs from quarterback Cazzie Kosciolek. The lead went to 34-0 after Bill Woods caught a 29-yard touchdown pass from Kosciolek off a fake field goal. Glenville State finally got on the board at 34-7 after a 68-yard touchdown pass to running back Byron Stevenson. Glenville State quarterback Wilkie Perez entered the game as the leading passer in Division II. The Chargers limited Perez to one touchdown, while intercepting two passes. Don Highsmith ran for a career-high 212 yards on 32 carries as the Chargers racked up 271 yards rushing. UNH’s defense recovered two fumbles and intercepted two passes.
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The No.2 ranked University of New Haven football team defeated UC Davis 27-25 in the NCAA Division II national semifinals in front of 4,712 at the Yale Bowl. It was the first semifinal win for New Haven. Photo: Nearly 5,000 in attendence at Yale Bowl in 1997 NCAA semifinal.
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November 29, 1997 - New Haven 49, Slippery Rock 21 The second-ranked Chargers defeated No. 7 Slippery Rock 49-21 to advance to the semifinals for only the second time in school history. UNH amassed 523 yards of total offense as wide receiver Elvert Eden caught seven passes for 205 yards and three touchdowns. Cazzie Kosciolek completed 16 of 30 passes for 333 yards and four touchdowns, while Don Highsmith ran for 134 yards on 29 carries. Highsmith was the first running back this season to rush for over 100 yards against Slippery Rock.
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December 6, 1997 - New Haven 27, UC Davis 25 The No.2 ranked University of New Haven football team defeated UC Davis 27-25 in the NCAA Division II national semifinals in front of 4,712 at the Yale Bowl. It was the first semifinal win for New Haven. “This is the greatest win in UNH history,” head coach Tony Sparano said. Davis took a 3-0 lead on a Ray Hill 31-yard field goal just 3:48 into the game. New Haven’s Adam Roman, a junior wide receiver from Laguna Hills, Calif., scored the next three touchdowns to give the Chargers a 21-3 lead. Roman, who finished the day with six catches for 96 yards, scored on an receptions of eight and 65 yards, then returned a punt 82 yards for his third touchdown. Davis (9-5) dominated the statistics, led by junior quarterback Kevin Daft who completed 43 of 64 passes for 468 yards (all school and DII playoff records) and three touchdowns. The Aggies totaled 575 yards of total offense, but committed four turnovers. With :23 left in the game, Daft completed a 1-yard pass to Wes Terrell on a 4th and two. Terrell was stopped just short of the first down by Dennis Burney and Jason Pacourek (Sr., Yorba Linda, Calif.). New Haven quarterback Cazzie Kosciolek completed 11 of 26 passes for 161 yards and two touchdowns. Running back Don Highsmith rushed for 105 yards on 20 carries and a touchdown. It was the fifth straight game Highsmith rushed for 100 yards or more.
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December 13, 1997 - Northern Colorado 51, New Haven 0 UNH was the first school from Connecticut to play in a college football title game and was the smallest school enrollment wise to ever play for the DII football title. New Haven won the coin toss and elected to kick off. The Chargers stopped Northern Colorado on their first three plays, setting up a 4th and 2 from the UNC 36. Dirk Johnson faked a punt and ran 39 yards. Two plays later, Corte McGuffey connected with Dillon Micus on a 20-yard touchdown pass. It was only the second time all season that an opponent had scored first against New Haven. Northern Colorado sacked Cazzie Kosciolek seven times, the most sacks UNH had allowed all season. New Haven also lost three fumbles, the most it had lost all season.
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On December 13, 1997 the University of New Haven football team became the first college from Connecticut and the smallest school to ever compete for the NCAA Division II football title. Photo: Players huddle during the 1997 National Championship game in Florence, Alabama.
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November 26, 2011 - New Haven 44, Kutztown 37 The Chargers made their first postseason appearance in the“new era” of Charger football. The team earned the second seed in the region, a first round bye and for the first time in Charger football history, hosted a home game on the University’s own campus. The storylines were numerous and in front of a standing-room only crowd, the Chargers fell behind 20-21 with just 17-seconds left in the first half. The Chargers, however, did not give up and a last-second hail mary pass from 44-yards out connected Ryan Osiecki and Jason Thompson for the Chargers go-ahead score. The Chargers 26-21 halftime lead was wiped out in the third quarter as Kutztown scored a touchdown to regain the lead, 28-26. Kutztown split the uprights in the first minutes of the fourth quarter to improve its lead to 31-26, but the Chargers then began to rally. Back-to-back touchdown passes by Osiecki, including a 64-yard connection with Thompson, put the Chargers back in the lead, 41-31, with seven minutes left. The Chargers added a field goal and Kutztown scored on the final play of the game to bring the Chargers a seven-point victory. Osiecki was the player of the game with five touchdown passes, 433 passing yards and no interceptions. His favorite target, Thompson, grabbed a remarkable six catches for 214 yards and four touchdowns. As a team, UNH amassed 538 total yards on just 58 offensive plays. Defensively, the Chargers picked off three passes and kept the Golden Bears under pressure with three sacks and five total tackles-for-loss.
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December 3, 2011 - Winston-Salem 27, New Haven 7 The quarterfinal round matched the fifth-ranked Chargers against the third-ranked Rams of Winston-Salem State. The 7-27 loss was New Haven’s only loss to a Division II opponent all season. The Rams opened scoring with a 48-yard touchdown pass in the first quarter, but missed the point-after attempt. Ryan Osiecki and Demetrius Washington-Ellison then connected on a 36-yard touchdown strike later in the first quarter and the extra point gave the Chargers a 7-6 lead. UNH held the lead until the 14:49 mark of the second quarter when Winston-Salem punched in another score to take a 13-7 lead, a lead they held at halftime. Both teams were held scoreless in the third quarter, while the Rams opened the first minutes of the fourth with another touchdown pass. After intercepting the Rams, New Haven marched all the way down to the Rams’ five-yard line, but an errant pass was picked off by WSSU and the Chargers’ hopes at a comeback fell short. The Rams added another score in the final minutes and sealed a 20-point victory. The Chargers amassed 330 total yards, while the Rams racked up 444 yards, including 170 on the ground.
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On Saturday, November 26, 2011, the nationally ranked Chargers hosted their first-ever playoff game on the UNH campus. In front of a standing-room only crowd, the Chargers put on a show with receiver Jason Thompson leading the way with 214 yards and four touchdowns in a 44-37 victory.
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November 24, 2012 - Indiana (Pa.) 17, New Haven 14 A drive that started at the six-yard line came within inches of resulting in the game-winning score, but the No. 3/4 University of New Haven football team ultimately fell, 17-14, to No. 11/12 Indiana (Pa.) in an NCAA Division II Football Championship Second Round game on at Ralph F. DellaCamera Stadium. The Chargers’ Northeast-10 Championship season ended with a 10-1 overall record. Ryan Osiecki and Jason Thompson connected on both Charger touchdowns. Osiecki finished the day with 194 yards on 15-of-32 passing, and Thompson hauled in two receptions for 69 yards and two scores. Josh Smart led the receiving corps with five grabs for 54 yards, and Nick Music had four catches for 29 yards. A platoon of rushers combined for 158 yards on the ground for the Chargers. Mike DeCaro ran for 54 yards, Victor Jones picked up 45, Anthony Tillman carried four times for 32 yards and Osiecki netted 22 with his legs. The Crimson Hawks entered the game as the nation’s top-ranked defense, ceding 243.33 yards from scrimmage per contest. In total, the Chargers topped that mark by over 100 yards with 352 yards of total offense. Defensively, New Haven held the one of the best rushing attacks in Division II to 155 yards on the ground; Indiana averaged 278.5 rushing yards per outing entering today’s game. Richard Long led the Chargers with six tackles, while Brent MacLeod had five stops – including a pair of tackles-for-loss. Sean Berglund and Carlos Lozada each had a sack. The Chargers’ 2012 season marked their third-consecutive Northeast-10 Conference Championship – including a win in the inaugural NE-10 Championship Game – and second trip to the NCAA Championships. The program’s 27 seniors, many of whom came to New Haven when Charger football returned in 2009, finish their careers with a 34-10 record.
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On November 24, 2012, the nationally ranked No. 3/4 Chargers hosted the NCAA Second Round playoff game at DellaCamera Stadium. The Chargers lost 17-14 to No. 11/12 Indiana (Pa.) as their season came to an end.
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ALL-TIME LETTERWINNERS
A-A-A-A-A Gene Adair, 1994, 95 Chai Adams, 1999, 00, 01, 02 Henry Adegunle, 2013, 14, 15 Alan Agemy, 1985 Robert Aiello, 1984 Daryl Albanese, 1975, 76, 77 Jason Alcin, 2001 Dwight Allen, 1990 Ed Allen, 1998, 99, 01, 02 Jamie Allen, 1997. 98, 99 Richard Allen, 1979 John Alosky, 1981, 82, 83, 84 Brian Alston, 2012 Luigi Amasino, 1998, 99, 00, 01 Mike Amento, 1978 Richard Ardito, 1985 Gary Arnosk, 1978 Andre Anderson, 2013, 14, 15 Desmond Anderson, 2009, 10, 11 Larry Anderson, 1984, 85, 86, 87 Lars Anderson, 2002 O’Neal Anderson, 98, 99, 00, 01 Wayne Anderson, 1982 Thierry Andris, 2011, 12, 13 Chris Angelone, 1981, 82, 83, 84 Herbens Antenor, 2011, 12, 13, 14 Walter Apperwhite, 90, 91, 92, 93 Troy Appling, 1996, 97, 98, 99 Gary Appolonia, 1980 Dave Arens, 1980 John Armstrong, 1984 Jon Armus, 1987, 88 Michael Argenti, 1985 Billy Arline, 1998 Jeremiah Armendariz, 2001, 02 Victor Artaiz, 1980 John Asack, 1981 Rich Aspinwall, 1980 Joe Assencoa, 1986 Ronaldo Attimy, 2002 Joe Auger, 1979, 80 Isaiah Austin, 2014, 15 Leon Avery, 1982 B-B-B-B-B Jonathan Badyna, 2014, 15 James Bailey, 1989, 90, 91, 92 Elden Baker, 2014, 15 Fred Baldieri, 1990 Jim Ballough, 1996 Dennis Banack, 1980 Kyle Banks, 1987 Patrick Bannon, 1992, 93, 94, 96 Sam Baptiste, 2000, 01 Mike Barbara, 1991, 92, 93, 94 Jameel Barfield, 1996 Michael Barmore, 1995, 96, 97 Tyrone Barnett, 1987, 88, 89, 90 Ketric Barnes, 1997, 98, 99, 00 John Barone, 1973 Rich Barone, 1984 Bruce Barrett, 1979, 80, 81, 82 Jason Barnett, 1998, 99, 00 Bobby Barnette, 1991,93,94,95 Troy Barrington, 1985 Malcom Barrow, 1989, 93, 94 Ron Barry, 1979 Ahmet Basci, 2009, 10, 11 Vincent Basilicato, 1983 Michael Bathrick, 1985
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John Befus, 1973 Pat Behan, 1984, 85, 86, 87 Jevon Bell, 2000, 01 Scheron Bell, 2002 Barry Bemis, 1979, 80 Bob Benjamin, 1984 Sarth Benoit, 2001, 02 Sean Berglund, 2010, 11, 12, 13 Jackson Bernard, 2001, 02 Ron Bernard, 1998, 99 Joe Bernotas, 1998 David Bernstein, 1985 Milton Bianchi, 1985 Stefano Bicknese, 2014, 15 Scott Bini, 1981 Chris Biondi, 2012, 13 Bo Birkhead, 1986, 87, 88 Christian Bish, 2010, 12, 13, 14 Brad Bishop, 1997 Jerrell Bishop, 1991, 92 Roland Bishop, 1980, 81, 82 Osric Bittle, 2001, 02 Bryan Blackstone, 98, 99, 00, 01 John Blackwood, 1982 Tom Blake, 1974, 75 Jim Blanchette, 1978 Jelani Blandin, 2012, 13 Ed Bleiler, 1978 Ben Blue, 1984, 85 Gary Blundo, 1981 Harry Boatswain, 87, 88, 89, 90 Jerry Boggs, 1995, 96 Phil Bogle, 1999, 00, 01, 02 Bob Boland, 1978, 79 Ed Bolling, 1996 Leo Bombalicki, 1973 Barry Bonito, 1979 Anthony Bonnazio, 1981, 82 Andrew Bonnick, 1989 Steven Borak, 1984 Steve Borkowski, 1974 Akil Boucard, 2001 Jeff Boucher, 1981 Tom Bouffard, 1978, 79, 80 Mike Bouwman, 1976, 77, 78, 79 Sal Bova, 1976 Atiim Bowman, 1992, 93, 94, 95 Jamaal Bowman, 1996, 97 Ned Bowman, 1977, 78, 80 Paul Bowman, 1975, 76, 77, 78 Joe Bowolick, 1987 Alex Boxill, 1984 Bill Bozoian, 1977, 78, 79 Matt Bozzo, 1984, 85, 86, 87 Herb Bracy, 1978, 79, 80, 81 David Bradford, 2000, 01 Shiska Bradford, 1998, 99 Joey Bradley, 2014 Baragon Bradley, 2010 Scott Branfuhr, 1984, 85, 86 Tom Brennan, 1980 Troy Bridges, 1984 Kevin Briggs, 1987, 88, 89, 90 Mike Briscoe, 1990 Henry Brinson, 1986 Tyrone Britton, 1986 Don Broderick, 1973, 74 Anthony Brodeur, 1980, 81 Gerard Broggy, 1987, 88 Andrew Brown, 1998, 99, 2000 Chris Brown, 1986
Dwayne Brown, 1998, 99, 00, 01 Michael Brown, 1992, 93, 94, 95 Najae Brown, 2013 Ron Brown, 1982, 83, 84, 85 Shaun Brown, 1983 Tim Brown, 1983, 84 Tywon Brown, 2002 Tim Brozovic, 1983, 84, 85, 86 Ken Bruning, 1982, 83 Wendell Bruno, 1988 Mark Buchanan, 1981, 82, 83, 84 John Buckley, 1973 Derek Bullock, 1982, 83 Dana Burgo, 1989 Tim Burke, 1996 Todd Burks, 1989 Roosevelt Burnett, 1984 Dennis Burney, 1996, 97, 98 Dale Burtyk, 1974, 76 Kendrick Butler, 2010, 11, 12 Edward Byrd, 1985 George Byrd, 1990, 91, 92, 93 Toby Byrd, 1991, 92, 93, 94 C-C-C-C-C Tom Cahill, 1981 Mark Cajiga, 1985 Dave Calderon, 2013, 14, 15 Joe Calvagna, 1984 Nick Calvo, 2001, 02 Pete Campbell, 1981, 82, 83, 84 Richard Cantirino, 1983 Sheldon Cantrell, 2002 Gary Caporuscio, 1997, 98, 99 Craig Capone, 1997, 98, 99, 00 Dan Caporale, 1978, 79, 80, 81 Rick Caprio, 1974 Peter Capuano, 1991 Donn Caraballo, 1989 Dave Carlon, 1989, 90, 91, 92 Kurt Carney, 1986, 87, 88, 89 Usha Carr, 1982 Jay Carter, 1978, 79 Jim Cartier, 1976 Peter Cassidy, 1978, 79, 80, 81 Sal Castaneda, 2000 Chris Cattaneo, 1975, 76 Sami Caygoz, 2009 Karl Ceasar, 1991 Milo Ceci, 1985 Steve Cedor, 1997, 98, 99, 2000 Ron Celentano, 1982 John Cerra, 1995, 96, 97, 98 Brian Cerruto, 1984, 85, 86, 87 J.D. Chalifoux, 2009, 10, 11, 12 Mike Chance, 1990 Lance Chapman, 2009, 10, 11 Sloan Chapman, 1982 Mike Chauvin, 1982 MacArthur Cheek, 2010 Frantz Chery, 1988 Jawad Chisholm, 2015 Bob Chmura, 1974, 75, 76, 77 John Cicarella, 1973, 74 Paul Ciesluck, 1978 Mike Cipro, 1986, 87, 88, 89 Pat Civitello, 1973, 74, 75 Bill Clancy, 1982, 83 Michael Clark, 1995, 96, 98, 99 Robert Clark, 1993, 94, 95 Darius Clay, 1994, 96, 97
Mark Clements, 2014, 15 Will Clements, 2013 Joe Clements, 1977, 78 Jim Cleven, 1982 Ray Clontz, 1990 Isaac Coats, Jr., 2014 David Cockrell, 1995, 96, 97, 98 Alex CoFrancesco, 1973 Gene CoFrancesco, 1973 Jesse Coger, 1983, 84 Ray Coggeshall, 1976 Mike Colabella, 1986 Ken Colby, 1988, 89, 90, 91 Lorenzo Coletta, 1982 Dallas Coleman, 2001 Tom Collett, 1986, 87, 88, 89 Ken Colon, 1990, 91, 92, 93 Dion Combs, 1985 Tyler Condit, 2013, 14, 15 Zach Conklin, 2009, 10, 11, 12 Tom Connelly, 1976 Tony Connor, 1977, 78 Jeff Conroy, 1985, 86 Justin Connors, 1996 Richard Connors, 1992 Joe Consiglio, 1973, 74, 75 Ron Conyers, 1984, 85, 86, 87 Mark Coolidge, 1981 Victor Cooper, 1987 Jeff Coppola, 1986 Mike Coppola, 1973 Fran Corea, 1984 Tony Corona, 1978 John Coscia, 1984 Derrick Costa, 1990, 91, 92, 93 Paul Costanzo, 1987 Richard Cote, 1991 Charles Cotton, 1983, 84, 85 John Coury, 1983, 85, 86, 87 Mark Coury, 1983, 84 Julian Cover, 2001, 02 Bill Covert, 1990, 91, 92, 93 Mark Coyne, 1978 Jim Cox, 1976 Kevin Cox, 1988 Larry Cozzolino, 1974 Ryan Craig, 1989 Rich Creelman, 1987, 88 Jon Crego, 1986 Chris Creighton, 1993, 94, 95 Russ Critelli, 1978 Steven Croce, 1983 Lincoln Croosk, 1990 Andres Cruz, 1979 Latuan Cesta, 1998 Marcus Cudjoe, 2014, 15 Bill Cunningham, 1998 Angelo Cupo, 2009 Robert Currie, 1975, 76, 77, 78 Tim Curtis, 1979, 80 Kareem Cutler, 2009, 10, 11, 12 Lavon Cuyler, 2001 Christian Czwalinna, 1995, 96, 98 D-D-D-D-D Matt D’Aloia, 1986, 87, 88, 89 Tony Dabrowski, 1982 Dave Dahl, 1989, 90, 91, 92 Bill Daley 1987, 88, 89, 90 Kirk Dalmage, 1997, 98, 99, 00 Alfred Damiano, 1979
Antwuan Dance, 96, 97, 98, 99 Dan Dandrow, 1987, 90, 93 Damon Daniels, 1992 Jim Davis, 1981, 82 Joe Davis, 1991, 92, 93, 94 Nigel Davis, 2014, 15 Rob Davis, 1999 Trenton Davis, 2002 Tom Deal, 1976 Troy Dellamarrgio, 2002 Tom Dempsey, 1990, 91, 92, 93 Tim Deane, 1977, 78, 79, 80 Mike Dearth, 1987, 88 Mike DeCapua, 1984 Mike DeCaro, 2010, 11, 12, 13 Gerald DeClement, 1991, 92 Greg DeDominicis, 1984 Steve DeGrand, 1981, 82, 83, 84 Pete DeGregorio, 1973, 74 Drew DelCarmine, 1985, 86 John DellaCamera, 1985 Andy Deluz, 1975 Brian Delahunty, 1984 Rich DelBuono, 1982 Andrew DelCarmine, 1984 Mark DelCiampo, 1980 Armando DeLeon, 1996, 98 George DeMartino, 1975 John DePerno, 1983 Brice DeRosa, 2009, 10, 11, 12 Ron DeVincenzo, 91, 93, 94, 95 Joe Devlin, 1980, 81, 82, 83 Craig DiBona, 1981 Peter DiCataldo, 2000 Bill DiCicco, 1992, 93 Mario DiDino, 1994, 95, 96, 97 Conrad Dillon, 1985 Norman Dillon, 1981, 83, 84, 85 Nick DiMarinis, 1983 Joe DiMeglio, 2002 Steve DiMichele, 1978 Steve DiMugno, 1973, 74 Rob D’Innocenzio, 2000, 01, 02 Pete DiPaola, 1980 Fred DiRenzo, 1981, 82, 83, 84 Dave Dirgins, 1980 Mike Dobos, 1985, 86, 87, 88 David Dobrovich, 1985 Peter Dodosh, 2000, 01 William Dodwell, 1999 DJ Doman, 2015 Phil Doman, 2000 Manny Dominguez, 1995 Joe Donahue, 2001 Pat Donohue, 1994 Kevin Dooley, 1998 Rick Doran, 1973, 74 Joesph Dorn, 1984 Robert Doty, 1984 Mike Downing, 1980, 81, 82 George Dramentos, 1987, 88 Ronnie Driesse-Darden, 2009 Keith Dudzinski, 86, 87, 88, 89 Kevin Dunn, 1980, 81 Jordan Dunn, 2014, 15 Richard Dunn, 1988 Jim Dupre, 1976 Michael Dupree, 1985 Jerald Duquette, 1986 Scott Durgin, 1980, 81, 82 Bill Dwyer, 1973, 74, 75
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Bob Knestrict, 1973 Ken Knight, 1981 Chris Kolod, 1978 Gary Kopazna, 1978, 80, 81 J-J-J-J-J Gerry Kopazna, 1976, 77, 78, 79 Avery Jackson, 2015 Greg Kopazna, 1981, 82, 83, 84 Eric Jackson, 1986 Michael Kornblau, 1998 Jon Jackson, 2009, 10 Cazzie Kosciolek, 1997 Joscil Jackson, 2014 Greg Kosciolek, 1998, 99, 00 Marquis Jackson, 1992 Paul Kostopoulos, 76, 77, 78, 79 Tim Jackson, 1984, 87, 88, 89 John Kovach, 1977, 78, 79 Nolan James, 2000, 01, 02 Rich Kowalewski, 1974 Cory Jasudowich, 2013, 14 Mark Krajcir, 1993, 94, 95, 97 Patrick Jean, 2001, 02 Ed Kreitzman, 1982 Robert Jean Pierre, 1994, 95 Kerry Kroll, 1986 Tyrone Jefferson, 1997 Jon Kromenhoek, 1989 Craig Jenkins, 1994 John Kronkaitis, 1973 Donta Jenkins, 2001, 02 Wayne Kruglik, 1998, 99, 2000 Jeff Jenkins, 1986 Joe Kubik, 1976, 77, 78 Ron Jenkins, 1995 Rob Kupka, 1986 Ron Jensen, 1994, 95 Wayne Johnsen, 1996, 97, 98, 99 Justin Kutniewski, 1996 Dan Kycia, 1979 Albern Johnson, 1997, 99 Bruce Johnson, 1992, 93, 94 L-L-L-L-L Devin Johnson, 1998, 2000 Steve Laforge, 1976 Ed Johnson, 1998, 99 Joe Lagrotteria, 1974 Gary Johnson, 1980 Spiro Lamberis, 1987, 88, 90, 91 Howard Johnson, 1993 Jaylen Johnson, 2011, 12, 13, 14 Ted Landis, 1981 Rodney Lanham, 2011, 12, 13, 14 Joe Johnson, 1979 Phil LaRose, 1987 Milton Johnson, 2001 Michael Johnstone, 93,95,96,97 Kameel Lashley, 2009, 10, 11, 12 Brian LaSure, 2009, 10 Ralph Jonathas, 2013, 14, 15 Sherwood Jonathas, 2011, 12, 13, 14 Kevin LaSure, 2002 Andre Jones, 1995, 96 Nate Lassic, 2001 Corey Jones, 1996, 97, 98, 99 Butch Lastrina, 1975, 76 Leon Jones, 1973, 74 Dave Lavatori, 1978 Tim Jones, 1981, 82, 83, 84 Keith Lavigne, 1991, 92, 93, 94 Van Jones, 1999, 00, 01, 02 Andre Lawrence, 2013 Victor Jones, 2009, 10, 12 Ryan Lawrence, 1988 Cedric Jordan, 1986 Dan Leary, 1980 Alain Joseph, 1989 Steve Lebeau 1975, 76 Jonathan Joseph, 2001, 02 William Leckey, 1985 Michael Joseph, 1994, 95, 96 Rich Lee, 1977, 78 Niepaul Joseph, 1996, 97, 98, 99 Tom Lee, 1975 Max Joyner-Brown, 91,92, 93, 94 Jonathan Lee-Hugh, 2002 James Justice, 1993, 94, 95, 96 Ian Leffler, 1994, 95, 96, 97 Gregg Lender, 1984 K-K-K-K-K Joe Lentini, 1983 Chris Kalil, 1990 Dan Leonard, 1979 Alimamy Kallay, 2001, 02 Jim Leonard, 1980 Joe Karach, 1988 Mike Leone, 1990 Larry Kasa, 1978, 80 Erik Lesinski, 1984, 85, 86, 87 Adam Kasper, 1998, 99, 2000 Eliot Leubner, 2014, 15 Justin Kasperzyk, 1991 Jim Lewis, 1987, 88 Rich Kawalewski, 1975 Ted Librizzi, 1982 Mike Kelliher, 1978 Mark Lineweber, 1974 Issac Kelley, 1985, 86, 87, 88 Tim Lipsett, 1979 Paul Kelly 1982, 83, 84, 85 Randy Litrell, 1996 Ryan Kelsey, 1992 Marvin Little, 1980, 81 Bruce Kennedy, 1987 A.J. Livingston, 1990, 91, 92, 93 Mike Kennedy, 2001 Andrew Livingston, 2000, 01 Piper Kenny, 1987, 88 David Loane, 1987, 88, 89, 90 Quran Kent, 2011 Jon Lofton, 1986 Brett Keough, 2002 Patrick Lombardi, 2002 Mike Keyes, 1979 Nick Lombardo, 1985, 87 Jo-El Kimaiyo, 2002 Bob Long, 1985, 86, 87 Bill King, 1975 Richard Long, 2009, 10, 11, 12 Mike Kinik, 1995 James Lopes, 2001 Kevin Kirsch, 1987, 88, 89, 90 Steve Lopes, 1990, 91, 92, 93 Mike Klappholz, 1983 Tony LoPresti, 1984, 85, 86 Karl Kleinnow, 1978 Leo Lorenzo, 2015 John Irwin, 2009, 10, 11 Marco Ivestor, 1988
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H-H-H-H-H Sharieff Hall, 2009, 10 Travis Hand, 2001, 02 G-G-G-G-G Gary Handerhan, 1985, 86 E-E-E-E-E Frank Gabriele, 1979, 80 Dave Earley, 1976 Aaron Gagnon, 1993, 94, 95, 96 Dawud Hanif, 1999, 00, 01, 02 Rich Hanley, 1974 Effiong Edem, 1990 Steve Gaines, 2014 Mike Harkin, 1991, 92 Elvert Eden, 1997, 98, 99, 2000 David Gala, 1990 Ryan Harney, 2001 Kervin Edouard, 2010, 11, 12, 13 T.T. Gallaher, 1996 Frank Harper, 1978 Keynard Edouard, 1997, 98 Lenny Galbicsek, 1973, 74 Don Harris, 1982 Art Edwards, 1973, 74 Dave Gallo, 1998 Bill Gambardella, 1982, 83, 84, 85 Drake Harris, 2012, 13, 14, 15 Douglas Edwards, 1984 Geoff Gamere, 1989 Guy Harris, 1984 Ken Edwards, 1980 Bernie Gancarz, 1986, 87, 88 Mike Harris, 1980 Jawan Eldridge, 1997, 98, 99 Robert Garamella, 1985 Rishawn Harris, 2013, 14, 15 Tony Elia, 1973 Wilfredo Garcia, 1984 Sylvester Harrison, 1991 Jeff Emery, 1988, 89 Dave Gardner, 1982 Joe Harte, 1983 Scott Emmert, 1989, 90, 91, 92 Mike Gardner, 1976 Ray Harton, 1976, 77, 78, 79 Darin Emons, 1989 Ralph Garguilo, 1981 Will Haskell, 1996 Kevin Eristil, 2015 Brian Garrison, 1992 Jeff Hatch, 1989 Lidz Eugene, 1995, 96, 97, 98 Rudy Georgetti, 1978 Charlie Hatchett, 2010, 11 Chidoziem Ezemma, 2009, 10 Tom Georgia, 1982, 83, 84 Dave Haubner, 1982, 83, 84, 85 Steve Gerard, 1987 Kevin Havanec, 1977, 78, 79, 80 F-F-F-F-F Bill Gerardi, 1974, 75, 76 Josh Havelka, 1994, 95, 96, 97 Brendan Fairfield, 1993 Pete Gerardi, 1974 Tom Havelka, 1998, 99 Judd Falco, 1986 Bruce German, 1980 Bill Hawkins, 1987 Matthew Fallico, 2012, 13 George Gerosa, 2010, 11 Dan Hayes,1996, 97 Nick Fantano, 1973 Pete Gianakis, 1984, 85, 86, 87 Darren Haynes, 2002 Roland Farland, 1989 Dave Gibson, 1985 Rob Hayhurst, 1984, 85, 86, 87 Glenn Farnham, 1989 Pat Gibson, 1992, 93, 94, 95 Jeff Hazell, 1979, 80 Mark Fearon, 2002 Dave Giddings, 1975 Ty Headen, 2013, 14, 15 Jed Ferrante, 1990 John Giglio, 1982 Tom Herd, 2009, 10, 11, 12 Rob Ferrara, 1989, 90 Mike Gilles, 1991, 93 Dave Hernandez, 1978 Tony Ferraro, 1973 Jeff Giordani, 1979, 80, 81, 82 Michael Herrera, 2009 Manny Ferrell, 1989 Mark Giordani, 1979,80, 81, 82 Chris Higgins, 2010, 11, 12, 13 Pete Ferrier, 1986 Bobby Giordano, 1984 Donald Highsmith, 94, 95, 96, 97 Craig Ferguson, 1989 Andrew Giungo, 1984 Charlie Hill, 1985, 86, 87, 88 Dennis Ferry, 1976, 1979, 80 John Glass, 2001 Collin Hill, 2014, 15 Anrae Fervrier, 2001, 02 Scot Gleason, 1982 Logan Hill, 2014, 15 Anthony Fils, 2009 Kevin Glenn, 1998 Robert Hill, 2009, 10, 11 Pierre Fils, 1987, 88, 90 Hyman Glick, 1974 Tony Hill, 1973 Vin Fiorillo, 1981 Jason Glick, 1994 Tyler Hill, 2015 John Fischer, 1999, 2000, 01 Henry Goff, 1980 Bob Hinds, 1973 Justin Fisher, 1997 Jeff Goglia, 1996, 97, 98, 99 Cary Hinton, 1981, 82 Shane Fisher, 2014, 15 Dave Gokey, 1982 Dan Hisler, 1980 A.J. Fitzpatrick, 1985, 86 Mike Gomes, 2009, 10, 11, 12 Ed Hodge, 1997 C.J. Fitzpatrick, 2015 Thomas Hogan, 1984 Pat Fitzpatrick, 1987, 88, 89, 90 Marco Gonzalez, 1984 John Goodheart, 1987, 88 Dustin Hoffman, 1999 Michael Flacco, 2013 Jermaine Gordon, 2000, 01, 02 Scott Hofmo, 1987 Edward Foley, 1985 Tom Gosselin, 1980 Greg Holland, 1985 Jim Foley, 1978 Bill Grabowski, 1975 Scott Holland, 1989 Raul Font, 1984 Vail Grafton, 2012 Richard Holmes, 1974, 75 Royce Fontes, 1980, 81, 82, 83 Derek Graham, 1989 Tim Holmes, 1984 Charles Forcier, 1982 Leo Graham, 1980 Tom Holmes, 1983, 84, 85, 86 Mike Forcum, 2000, 01 Roger Graham, 1991, 92, 93, 94 Bob Holtz, 1974, 76 Mike Forte, 1990, 91, 93, 94 Bob Grammar, 1988, 89 John Holwerda, 1981 Chris Fortes, 1992, 93, 94 Maurice Greaves, 1989, 90 Davelle Hooks, 2015 Bruce Fottrell, 1978 Khalif Green, 2015 Tom Hornat, 1976 Brandon Fowler, 2014, 15 Anthony Greenfield, 2012, 13, 14 Mike Horton, 1985, 86, 87, 88 John Foy, 1985 Charlie Griffin, 1986, 87, 88 Brian Houston, 1988, 89, 90, 92 Darrell Fraiser, 1986, 87 Jelahn Griffith, 2001, 02 Dave Hoyt, 1978 Brian Francis, 1981, 82, 83 Johnie Grimes, 1987, 88, 89, 90 Rob Hubbell, 1994, 95, 96 Mark Francoeur, 1975, 76 Dave Gugliotti, 1987, 88 Byron Hugee, 1986, 88 Alfred Frank, 1985 Don Guilford, 1999 Dan Hughes, 1982 Tim Fraser, 1997, 98 John Guinpero, 1991 John Hurley, 1978, 79, 80, 81 Matthew Fratz, 1985 Jerry Gumbrecht, 1984, 85, 86 K.J. Frazier, 1989 I-I-I-I-I Diallo Freeman, 1996, 97, 98, 99 Dave Gurau, 2000 James Gustowski, 1998, 99 Dan Iannone, 2015 Mike Friello, 2009, 10, 11, 12 Zach Guy, 2012, 13 Carmen Iannuzzi, 1973 Kim Frink, 1980, 81 Kevin Haley, 1985, 86 Francis Ike, 2013 Shawn Frye, 2000, 01 Bruce Hall, 1996 Pete Indresano, 1990, 91, 92, 93 George Fuller, 1998, 99, 00, 01 Vincent Hamilton, 1984 Mike Intrieri, 2013, 14 Jay Furtado, 1993 Alex Dyer, 2010, 11, 12, 13 Paul Dziedzic, 1984
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Clinton Lott, 1994, 95 Allen Love, 1984, 85, 86, 87 Scott Lowery, 2010, 11, 12 Carlos Lozada, 2012, 13, 14, 15 Joe Lucibello, 1974 Mario Lucibello, 1973, 74 Nick Luisi, 1983 Todd Luniewski, 1984 Chris Lunz, 1991, 92, 93, 94 Gabe Lupo, 1975 Dan Luque, 2000, 01 Ray Lynch, 1984
M-M-M-M-M Rob MacFadden, 1987, 88 Matt Machalik, 1995, 96, 97, 98 Darryl Mack, 1986, 87, 88, 89 Brent MacLeod, 2010, 11, 12, 13 Ron Madelon, 2001 Jeff Maffeo, 1981 Dick Magnotti, 1982 Bob Magnuson, 1982 Shawn Maguire, 2002 Bill Maher, 1975 Dave Maher, 1973 Nate Main, 1992 Alex Maisonet, 2015 Tony Major, 1978, 79, 80 Dan Malloy, 1990 James Malloy, 2009, 10, 11, 12 Wesley Manerson, 1984 Paul Mangione, 1993, 94, 95, 96 Michael Mann, 2000, 01, 02 Jason Marcell, 1996 Rick Marcella, 1979, 80 Matt Marcks, 1999, 00, 01, 02 Tim Maring, 1980 Jim Marino, 1981 Victor Markie, 1974 Bob Marks, 1978 Kendall Marks, 2013, 14 Mike Maroney, 1983, 84, 85, 86 Ray Marshall, 96, 97, 98, 99, 00 Devin Martin, 2015 Hodari Martin, 1990 Keith Martin, 1981 Steve Martin, 1986 Chris Martinelli, 1984 Jason Martinelli, 1999 Joe Martinez, 1998, 2001 Neil Martino, 1973 Al Martone, 1975 Jim Martone, 1974, 75 Joe Martinez, 2000 Mike Maruo, 1976 Eric Mas, 1985 Ronald Masse, 1974 Jim Massella, 1978, 79, 80, 81 Joe Massa, 1984 Jay Maull, 1981, 83, 84 Lionel Maull, 1982, 83, 84, 85 Wallace Maull, 1980 Paul Maurice, 1981, 82, 83, 84 Willie Maxen, 2015 Marshall Maxwell, 95, 96, 97, 98 Jim May, 1991, 92, 93, 94 Chuck Mazzarone, 1995 Charles McCall, 1980 Josh McCann, 1996 John McCarthy, 1974 Kevin McClurken, 1996
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Mike McCorkle, 2009 Tom McCormack, 90, 91, 92, 93 Dan McCourt, 2015 Keith McCoy, 1986, 87, 88 Brian McCrae, 1992 Antonio McDonald, 1998, 99 Bill McDonald, 1975, 76 Bill McEvoy, 1980 Eric McGovern, 1979 Liam McKiernan,1987, 88, 89, 90 John McLaughlin, 1982 Tommy McLean, 1984 Matt McLees, 1982, 83 Jay McLucas, 1987, 88, 89, 90 Tom McMillan, 1986 Shane McNeeley, 94, 95, 96, 97 Miles McPherson, 78, 79, 80, 81 Chris McWilliams, 1986, 88, 89 P.J. Mehigan, 1992 Maikel Mehu, 1999, 00, 01, 02 Peter Meirzwa, 1976 Mark Melaccio, 1978 George Melanson, 1980 Walt Melfi, 1977, 78, 79, 80 Eduardo Melgar, 2000, 2001 Dave Menard, 1995, 96, 97, 98 Jim Menge, 1973, 74 Mario Meraz, 1998 Luis Mercer, 2014, 15 Stephan Merke, 1981 Lou Mica, 1974 Ray Michanezyk, 1976, 77, 78, 79 Damian Mincey, 1998, 99, 00, 02 Kevin Miller, 1978 John Milmoe, 1985 Matt Milone, 1997, 98, 99, 01, 02 Damian Mincey, 2001 Charles Minnis, 1985 Rich Misciochwoski, 1989 Andy Molella, 1982, 83 Dave Moll, 1974 Adrian Mompoint, 2010 Dean Monahan, 1984, 85 Ben Mondrone, 1973 Art Mongillo, 1982 John Montano, 1974 Dan Montesi, 1987 Doug Montgomery, 1981 Vincent Montoute, 1994 Kevin Moorer, 1975, 78, 79 Tim Moores, 2012, 13, 14 Chris Moran, 1984 Kevin Moreland, 1982, 83, 84 Phil Morelli, 1983 Lionel Moreno, 1995, 96 Marlon Morris, 1984, 85 Vince Morsillo, 1984 Tony Mortali, 1973, 74, 75 Courtney Moshood, 2013, 14, 15 Al Mosley, 1978 Rodney Moss, 1985 John Motherwell, 1990 Yohan Moulton, 1995, 96 Pat Moynihan, 1981 Sash Mrdelja, 1984 Nathan Much, 1985, 86 Trevis Muckle, 1992 Shazzon Mumphrey, 2015 Ray Munroe, 1981, 82, 83, 84 Ray Munroe, Jr., 2012 Najee Murchison, 2014
Dennis Murphy, 1976 Edward Murphy, 1974 John Murphy, 1986 Mike Murphy, 1984, 85, 86, 87 Robert Murray, 1983, 84 Nick Music, 2010, 11, 12, 13 Steve Musulin, 1976
N-N-N-N-N Bob Nadeau, 1976 Scott Nadeau, 1990, 91, 92, 93 Jim Nally, 1981, 82, 83, 84 Branden Naraine, 2009, 10 Andrew Nass, 2009 Steven Nastri, 1984 Kevin Nelson, 2002 Ronnie Nelson, 2010, 11, 12, 13 Shawn Nelson, 1984 Steve Neugebauer, 2002 Joe Newsome, 1991, 92 Lenroy Neysmith, 2009 Paul Nigro, 1983 Mark Norton, 1989 David Nooks, 2013, 14 Brian Nugent, 1975, 76, 77, 78 Ari Nwobi, 2015 O-O-O-O-O Shawn O’Brien, 1978, 79, 80 Steve O’Brien, 1989 Chris O’Connor, 1973, 74 Dave O’Connor, 1980 Tom O’Connor, 1991, 92, 93 Tom O’Connell, 1976 Trevor Officer, 2013, 14, 15 Chris Ogden, 1976 Mike O’Halloran, 1982 Brian O’Leary, 1988 Brian O’Keefe, 1978, 79 Joe O’Keefe, 1979 Matt Okerayi, 2015 Walt Oko, 1985, 86, 87, 88 Brian Oliver (QB), 1985 Brian Oliver (LB), 1993, 94, 95, 96 Matt Olivo, 2014, 15 Mike O’Neill, 1983 Colin O’Niell, 1980 Jared Orazio, 2013, 14, 15 Greg Ortman, 1983, 84, 85, 86 Drew Ortone, 2013 Orrin Osborn, 2000, 01, 02 Ryan Osiecki, 2009, 10, 11, 12 P-P-P-P-P Ralph Pacifico, 1981, 82,83, 84 Jason Pacourek, 1996, 97 Austin Pagano, 2014 Frank Pagliarini, 1978 Richard Palazzolo, 1985 Andrew Parent, 2015 Mike Parham, 1978, 79 Andrew Parker, 1996 Andrew Parker (RB), 1999, 2000 Tyler Parker, 2009 Troy Parks, 1991 Brandon Pasquale, 1995, 96 Marcus Patrick, 1998 Ajee Patterson, 2015 Chuck Patterson, 1981 Tom Pjatak, 1997 Greg Pease, 2014, 15
Miles Pease, 2014 Frank Pellegrino, 1984 Ron Perkins, 1986 Matt Perkowski, 1979,80,81, 82 Chris Perrone, 1991 Charles Perry, 1991, 92 Michael Perryman, 1995 Paul Pesticci, 1976 Jeff Peters, 2000 David Peterson, 1983, 84,85, 87 Chris Petrillo, 1980 Paul Phillips, 1977, 78, 79, 80 Ed Pikor, 1975 Leo Pinkston, 1987, 88, 89, 90 Terry Pitt, 1983, 84, 85 Tom Pjatak, 1998 Rodmyr Plantin, 2001 Mike Plouffe, 1973, 74, 75 Daniel Pomposello, 2014, 15 Kasseim Pope, 1996 George Porcha, 1991, 92, 93, 94 Devon Porchia, 2015 Idris Price, 2000 Dan Primich, 1973 Jason Pringle, 1986, 88 David Priscal, 1986 Darrius Pritchett, 2014 Dan Porter, 1978, 80 Jeff Potter, 1984 Mike Poupore, 1980 Chris Powanda, 1994, 95, 96, 97 Idris Price, 2000, 2001 Mike Price, 1978 Jason Pringle, 1988 Bob Proto, 1974 Chris Pullen, 1984, 85 Tarik Pusey, 2014, 15 James Pusz, 2012, 14 Brad Pyne, 1989, 90, 91
Q-Q-Q-Q-Q Anthony Querin, 1991, 92, 93, 94 Alex Quinn, 2009, 10, 11, 12 Dan Quinn, 1974 R-R-R-R-R John Raba, 1989, 90, 91, 92 Rick Racioppi, 1981, 82, 83, 84 Akaki Ramishvili, 2009, 10 Richard Ramos, 1982 Bob Ranck, 1978 Tony Ranoldo, 1990, 91, 92, 93 Craig Ray, 1990, 91 Matt Ready, 1981, 82, 83 Chuck Reale, 1993, 94, 95, 96 Chris Reardon, 1987 Jack Reed, 1985, 87, 88 Joseph Reed, 1984 Jim Reilly, 1986 Ed Reinhard, 2000 Donny Ridenhour, 1986 Jay Resker, 1976 Al Rhoden, 1995, 96 Brian Rhodes, 1982 Mark Richter, 1990 Brian Rickert, 1976 Scott Riggs, 1992, 93, 94, 95 Steve Ringer, 2001 Bernard Risco, 2009, 10, 11, 12 Dave Rivellini, 1974 Ralph Rizzolo, 1985
Michael Rivera, 1984 Ralph Rizzolo, 1983 Brian Roberts, 2014, 15 Richard Roberts, 2009 Wayne Robertson, 1992 Andre Robinson, 1996 Bryant Robinson, 1998, 99, 00, 01 Devin Robinson, 2002, 09 Javon Rodd, 2014, 15 Mark Roddy, 1982, 83, 84, 85 Chris Rodgers, 2015 Jarrod Rogers, 2002 Mike Rogers, 1985, 86 Adam Roman, 1997, 98 Jalani Roman, 2014, 15 Craig Romanowski, 96, 97, 98, 99 Ken Ronan, 1979 Paul Rosa, 1982 Doc Rose, 1999, 2000 Barry Rosenbloom, 1978 Barry Rosner, 1974 Matthew Rossi, 2014, 15 Steve Rossi, 2014, 15 Mike Rowntree, 1982 Rashad Rozier, 2000 Brandon Ruberti, 2009, 11, 12, 13 Brian Rubino, 1979, 80 Todd Rubino, 1986 Amin Rubirosa, 1993 Chris Ruffin, 2009, 10, 11, 12 Harold Ruffin, 1975 Rodney Russell, 1984 Al Russo, 1976 George Russo, 1978 Major Ruth, 1985, 88 Martin Ryan, 1983 Phil Ryan, 1984, 85 Tom Ryan, 1981 S-S-S-S-S Nick Sabetta, 1976 Paul Sabrowski, 1984, 85 Alston Sajery, 2000, 01, 02 Rich Salinetti, 1978 Ron Salmon, 1980, 81 Jim Salvatore, 1976 Ralph Salvatore, 1983 Rob Salvatore, 1982 Dan Salvo, 1984 Dave Sampson, 1995, 96, 97, 98 Jerry Sangiamo, 1984 Mike San Souci, 1996, 97 Kurt Santos, 1983, 84 Frank Savinelli, 1978, 79 John Savino, 1973 Gary Savoie, 1986 James Scanlon, 1973, 75 Gerard Scavone, 1975 Kevin Schembeck, 1983 Mike Schiffer, 1975 Paul Schmidt, 1988 Frank Schneider, 1982 Tim Schoen, 1980 Dave Schor, 1980 Scott Schultz, 2010, 11 Peter Schuman, 1991, 92, 93, 94 Dan Schwab, 1987, 88, 89, 90 Chris Scifo, 2010, 11, 12 James Scotland, 1979, 80, 81 Cole Scott, 1985, 86 Don Scott, 1984, 85, 86
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V-V-V-V-V Leo Vallee, 1973 Kevin Van Coughnett, 1978 Wayne VanDeusen, 1982 Rick Vanderberg, 1984 Nelson Varona, 1986 Jacques Veillette, 1980 John Velardi, 1976 Jim Vendetto, 1978, 79, 80, 81 Thomas Vincent, 1974 Lee Vitelli, 1982 Mike Vito, 2001, 02 Zach Vonder Linden, 2009 John Volpe, 1982, 83, 84 Michael Vonstein, 1985 Zach Voytek, 2013, 14, 15
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Z-Z-Z-Z-Z Matt Zakrzewski, 2014, 15 Tim Zalenski, 1984 John Zambrano, 1981 Dave Zarecki, 1975 Paul Zarodkiewicz, 1987, 88 Mike Zekus, 1989 Scott Zenke, 2002 Dave Ziaks, 1973 Charlie Ziegenbein, 1984, 85, 86, 87 Luke Zinsky, 1980
2016 OUTLOOK
W-W-W-W-W Ken Wade, 1984, 85, 86, 88 Fred Wadelin, 1979, 80 Ed Waido, 1988 Cody Wallace, 2009, 11 Bob Walsh, 1975, 76, 77 Clayton Walters, 1981, 83 T-T-T-T-T Mike Ware, 1996 Jason Taggart, 1996 Richard Ware, 1985 Richard Tavares, 1974, 1976 Stephen Ward, 2009 Chris Taylor, 1987 Darren Warrell, 1984 Vincent Taylor, 1983 Demetrius Washington-Ellison, Joe Terasiewicz, 2001 ................................ 2009, 10, 11, 12 Allan Testa, 1983, 84 Jim Weir, 1993, 94 Hayward Thaxton, 1982, 83 Fred Werosta, 1982 Aaron Thomas, 2002 Jacob Weaver, 2012, 13, 14, 15 Ben Thomas, 2001 Mike Whalen, 1976 Bentley Thomas, 1995, 96 Darryl White, 1982 David Thomas, 2010 Fitzroy Thomas, 1996, 97, 98, 00 DeeJay White, 2013, 14, 15 Martin White, 1984 John Thomas, 1998, 99 Mozes White, 2009 Lemar Thomas, 2014, 15 Paul White, 1979 Ralph Thomas, 1982, 83 Tory White, 1990, 91, 92, 93 Rich Thomas, 1987 Jason Thompson, 2009, 10, 11, 12 Omar Whittington, 2009 Bob Wietecha, 1985, 86, 87, 88 Randal Thompson, 1985 Rob Thompson, 1985, 86, 87, 88 Al-Rahim Williams, 1995, 96 Bob Williams, 1977, 78 Martel Threadgill, 2002 Dion Williams, 1983 Ray Tilden, 1980, 81, 82, 83 Jamar Williams, 2000, 01, 02 Marvin Tilley, 1987 Anthony Tillman, 2010, 11, 12, 13 Jay Williams, 1997, 98 Issac Williams, 2000 Aaron Tobey, 1976 Marc Williams, 1987 Fred Tomasello, 1978, 79 Mike Williams, 1974, 75, 76, 77 James Tomasello, 1998 Quincy Williams, 1989, 90 Marvin Tomlin, 1988, 89 Tyjee Williams, 2014 Joe Tout, 1996 Weaver Williams, 1988 Alex Townes, 2000, 01, 02 Tony Willis, 1990, 91, 92, 93 Vin Tozzi, 1973, 74, 75 Rick Willis, 1978 James Triplett, 1992, 93, 94, 95 Wendall Willis, 1976 Dean Tsopanides, 2015 Justen Wilson, 2012, 15 Steve Tuck, 1999 Roshawn Wilson, 2013, 14 Jim Tucker, 1976 Stewart Wilson, 1984, 85 Darren Tully, 1984, 85, 86, 87 Kellen Wingate, 2000, 01, 02 David Tully, 1984, 85, 86, 87 Charles Turcio, 1974, 75, 76, 77 Steve Wolfe, 1990, 91, 92, 93 Chad Woodfine, 2013, 2014 Chris Turner, 1998, 99, 2001 Bill Woods, 1995, 96, 97, 98 John Turner, 1979 Jim Wright, 1981 Josh Turner, 2009 Lajuan Wright, 2002 Richard Turner, 1985 Rayfield Wright, 1996 Rondell Tyson, 98, 99, 00,01 Randy Wright, 1983 Rob Wright, 1988, 89, 90, 91 U-U-U-U-U Anton Updale, 1984, 85, 86, 87 Jason Wyatt, 1999 Brandon Updegraff, 1995, 96
Y-Y-Y-Y-Y Mark Yanchewski, 1979, 80
2016 PLAYERS
Mark Sterious, 1995 Joe Sterlein, 1982 Patrick Stevens, 1984 Matt Stevko, 2012, 13, 14 Danny Stock, 2015 Rob Stoeckert, 1983, 84 Mark Stoller, 1981 Julius Stone, 1975 Alan Straub, 1986 George Storher, 1981 Chuck Stroneski, 1982 Michael Stott, 1989 Jim Stumpf, 1976, 78 Tom Suhey, 2001 Ken Suhl, 1989, 90, 91, 92 Christian Sullivan, 2015 Tom Sullivan, 1987 Mike Summers, 1997, 98, 99, 00 Lamont Sutton, 1992, 95 Kyle Swist, 1992 Rick Sweitzer, 1980, 81 Mark Szaraynski, 1979
2016 COACHES
Richie Scott, 1987, 88, 89, 90 Bill Scrivens, 1986 Tyrone Seabrooks, 1995, 96 Craig Sebastian, 1987 Kevin Seeger, 1976 Omar Segura, 2000, 01, 02 Frank Sellinger, 1981 Frank Serino, 1978 Steve Server, 1980 Don Sevas, 1979 Steve Shah, 1996, 98, 99 Brian Shay, 1999 Mark Shee, 1985, 87 Kirk Shultz, 1975, 76 Russ Sharpe, 1973, 74, 75 Mark Shee, 1984, 86 David Sheehan, 1987, 88 Frank Sheehan, 1991, 92, 93, 94 Tom Sheehan, 1989 Mark Shelton, 1987 Jesse Showerda, 1993, 94, 95, 96 Daryl Short, 2001, 02 Allister Shuffler, 2000, 01, 02 Ralph Sierra, 1988 John Silke, 1983 Horacio Silva, 1979, 80, 81, 82 Sonny Silva, 1996 Curtis Simmons, 2000 Todd Simonson, 1985, 86 Ron Sires, 1984, 85 Ron Sirolli, 1993, 94, 95 Joe Skulski, 1981 Andrew Smart, 1984 Josh Smart, 2009, 10, 11, 12 Al Smith, 1979 Andy Smith, 1988, 89, 90, 91 Dave Smith, 1982, 83, 84, 85 Josh Smith, 2009 Logan Smith, 2014, 15 Ray Smith, 1974 Reggie Smith, 1981, 82 Sam Smith, 1975, 76 Scott Smith, 1988, 89, 90, 91, 92 Tyrone Smith, 1993, 94 Geoff Smithson, 1980, 81 Robert Smythe, 1986 Sam Sorbello, 1981 Mike Soucy, 1976, 77 Stefan Soulieres, 1988, 89, 90, 91 Tony Sparano, 1980, 81, 82, 83 Ken Sparks, 1978 Fabian Spencer, 1989, 90 Ian Spitzer, 1985 Travis Spiva, 1998, 99 Colin Spooner, 1993, 94 Joe Sporkin, 1992, 93, 94, 95 Joe Sponzo, 1974 Joe Squatriglia, 1981 Ben St. Clair, 1989, 90 Robert Stabile, 1985 Gene Stahley, 1975 Kurt Stametz, 2000, 01, 02 Keith Stamp, 1988, 89, 90 Harvey Stanley, 1985 Raheem Stanley, 2009, 11, 12 Tom Stanley, 2002 Jake Stark, 2010, 11, 12 David Stedman, 2009, 10, 11, 12 Elmer Steeprock, 1977, 78 Joe Stefanelli, 1987 Tim Stellenwerf, 1980
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FOOTBALL HALL OF FAME Anthony Mortali Linebacker (1973-1976) Inducted 1987 Tony Mortali was the type of player that every coach would want on his squad. He was hard working willing and able to give the team his all. An intregal part of the football team’s first ever varsity win, 13-7 in 1975 vs. Curry College, the linebacker/offensive guard was one of the unsung heroes of the sports first few years of varsity status. His efforts on the gridiron were rewarded though, as he captained the team for two seasons, including the year the UNH team notched its first victory. That same season, Tony was named All New England Football Conference team. Miles McPherson Defensive Back (1978-81) Inducted 1989 One of the finest defensive backs to play at New Haven, Miles McPherson recorded impressive numbers during his four year career. At one time he held 15 school records and still holds all the interception records - in a game (4), in a season (7), which he accomplished twice, and in a career (22). He was named to the All New England Conference First Team, New England Football Writers’ Association Division II-III team, Boston Herald III team. McPherson became the first Charger to be drafted into the National Football League. He was taken as a 10th round pick by the Los Angeles Rams. He signed with the San Diego Chargers where he played from 1982 to 1985. Rick Racioppi Linebacker (1981-84) Inducted 1992 Rick Racioppi is considered to be one of the finest linebackers to wear a Charger uniform. The linebacker averaged 12.3 tackles per game during his sophomore season and 9.5 tackles per contest over his career. He surpassed 100 tackles in three different seasons, highlighted by a career-high 123 stops in 1982. Racioppi never missed a game during his four-year stay, playing in all 40 UNH contests. When he graduated, Racioppi held the single season and career records for both recovered fumbles and total tackles. He was named to the All-New England team in 1983, one of only three Chargers to earn those honors that season. He ended his career with 379 total tackles, including 210 solo stops, and four sacks. Erik Lesinski Linebacker (1984-87) Inducted 1992 Erik Lesinski can be rated as one of the best all-around players in New Haven football history. His career totals are among the best in school history, including 422 total tackles, 242 solo tackles and seven sacks. He was named to the All-New England and All-Eastern College Athletic Conference teams in 1986 and 1987. The linebacker became the third UNH football player to receive a Kodak All-America berth, earning the honor in his senior season, and was also a All-America honorable mention as a junior. In 1987, Lesinski registered 10 or more tackles in every contest with his best game of 21 tackles coming against Springfield.
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Paul Bowman Offensive Lineman (1975-78) Inducted 1993 Paul Bowman played an instrumental part in the Chargers early success. He was elected a tri-captain of the 1978 team which posted a 6-3 record, the first winning record in the school’s young history. Bowman’s playing style and skills grabbed the attention of both players and coaches despite playing a position which rarely received recognition. His play on the offensive line helped the offense score 188 points, the highest production in school history to that point which allowed the squad to post a 5-0 start. During his career, Bowman played a major role in the Charger’s success as the team won 12 games, scored 362 points and gained over 7,800 total yards, statistics no other class could claim.
Brian Nugent Linebacker (1976-79) Inducted 1996 Brian Nugent was a four-year starter for the Chargers, spending all four seasons as a linebacker. Nugent played both on offense and defense as a rookie before settling in as a full-time linebacker during his final three years. Nugent earned All-New England Football Conference honors three times and received a spot on the United Press International’s College Division All-New England Football team as a senior. In his senior season, Nugent was one of the football team’s tri-captains. Nugent’s teammates realized his contribution to the team by giving the linebacker back-to-back most valuable player honors. The Charger Bulletin, the student newspaper, selected Nugent as the school’s Male Athlete of the Year.
Stephen DiMugno Defensive Back (1971-74) Inducted 1993 Stephen Di Mugno was a true pioneer for the University of New Haven football program. He joined the team before football was a varsity sport and earned All-Eastern Collegiate Club Football Conference honors as a defensive back. The 1973 roster listed DiMugno as a defensive back but he also spent time as a running back and as a punt returner. He gained 75 yards on 24 carries in his first start as a running back, the school’s best single game performance at the time. He finished second in scoring, third in rushing and was considered to be one of the best defensive players for the 1973 season. In 1974, DiMugno received a second term as captain and led the team in both interceptions and punt returns.
Lionel Drew Maull Defensive Back (1983-86) Inducted 1997 Maull received All-New England honors in each of his final three years with the Chargers program. The sprinter was a member of the 1600 meter relay team which participated in the 1985 NCAA indoor track and field championships. He was also a finalist in the 55 meters during the 1986 IC4A championships. Maull earned the University’s Track and Field most valuable athlete award in 1985 and 1986 in addition to his selection as the University’s athlete of the year in his senior season. Maull also played football during his four-year stay, earning the New Haven Gridiron Club’s most outstanding player award in 1983. Maull was later drafted by the Montreal Alouettes of the CFL.
Harry Boatswain Offensive Line (1987-90) Inducted 1995 Harry Boatswain, of the former XFL, helped his team post a 30-10 overall record and accumulate more than 13,000 total yards and more than 1,200 points during his career. He earned All-New England first team honors in 1989 an 1990 as well as receiving All-ECAC honors as a senior. Boatswain capped his collegiate career with a spot on the Associated Press Small College All-America team. Boatswain became the highest draft pick from the University of New Haven when the San Francisco 49ers selected him in the fifth round of the 1991 NFL Draft. Boatswain was a member of the 1994 Super Bowl Championship team before signing with the Carolina Panthers.
Chris Palmer Head Coach (1986-87) Inducted 1997 Currently the offensive coordinator of the Houston Texans. Palmer was the former head coach of the Cleveland Browns. Palmer spent two seasons at the University of New Haven. He helped the program gain its first ever national ranking finishing the 1986 campaign with an 8-2 record and a No. 18 placement in the national poll. Palmer watched the Blue and Gold improve on that ranking by concluding the 1987 season with an 8-2 slate and a No. 16 national placement. Palmer left the University of New Haven following the 1987 campaign to accept the head coaching position at Boston University. Palmer returned to the professional ranks as a coach with the Houston Oilers and New England Patriots. He was a member of the 1997 New England Patriots which captured the American Football Conference title and advanced to the Super Bowl.
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Mario DiDino Offensive Line (1994-97) Inducted 2004 In the storied tradition of the University of New Haven’s football program, Mario DiDino’s name is remembered as one of the all time great offensive linemen to wear a Charger uniform. During his four year career in which he started every game but two, the Chargers had a 36-9-1 record, highlighted by playing in the national championship game in 1997. The offense averaged 3,900 yards per season during his four year career and was ranked the number one offense in Division II in 1997 when it averaged 43.3 points per game. Among his numerous honors, DiDino was a two-time First-Team All-ECAC selection in 1996 and 1997, an AFCA All-American in 1997 and a Daktronics All-American in 1997.
Michael Horton Quarterback (1985-88) Inducted 2010 A three-year starter, Michael Horton is one of the most prolific University of New Haven quarterbacks to ever wear a Chargers’ uniform. Posting a 23-7 record as a starter and three seasons with over 2,000 yards of total offense, the Vauxhall, N.J. native helped lead the Chargers to three consecutive seasons with seven or more wins. During his four seasons, the quarterback completed 509-of-998 pass attempts for 6,836 yards and 43 touchdowns. His 50.9 career completion percentage also ranks as one of the best in UNH history. His career set the stage for a very successful line of UNH quarterbacks in the years to follow. At the time of his graduation, Horton held every single UNH passing record.
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Dave Haubner Offensive Lineman (1982-1985) Inducted 2002 Dave Haubner starred as a four-year offensive guard at UNH, helping the team post its first winning season as a Division II program in 1985. He became the first New Haven football player to earn Kodak All-America honors and was also the first to garner a spot on two All-America teams in the same season. He received Kodak and Associated Press Small College All-America honors as a senior. In addition to those honors, Haubner was also an All-ECAC and All-New England lineman in both 1984 and 1985. Behind his play, the New Haven offense gained better than 10,000 yards and scored more than 625 points. Haubner protected a quarterback, Paul Kelly, who threw for 4,732 career yards, placing fifth in school history.
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Roger Graham Running Back (1991-1994) Inducted 2000 Graham captured the 1993 Harlon Hill Trophy. He was a three-time All-American and a two-time Eastern College Athletic Conference Player of the Year. Named the Sports Illustrated College Player of the Week seven times during his career. He was a three-team First-Team All-New England, capturing the All-New England Rookie of the Year honor in 1991. Graham holds New Haven’s game, season and career record for most points and offensive touchdowns. The NCAA individual statistical champion in scoring (13.8 pts/ game) and rushing (171.1 yds/game).
Cazzie Kosciolek Bill Gambardella Quarterback (1997) Running Back (1982-85) Inducted 2008 Inducted 2006 A true workhorse in the backfield, Bill Gambardella Cazzie Kosciolek quarterbacked the UNH football held every school record for rushing yardage af- team to new heights in 1997, helping bring UNH into ter his senior season in 1985, and he saw those re- the national spotlight by leading the Chargers to the cords stand for seven seasons. A West Haven native, NCAA championship game in his only season in the Gambardella joined the Charger football program blue and gold. UNH became the first school from the in 1982 when UNH moved to the Division II level. State of Connecticut to play in a college football title After helping the team to a 4-6 mark his freshman game and was at that time the smallest school in year, Bill developed into a major force on offense terms of enrollment to play for the national title. In as a sophomore when he led the team in rushing 1997, Kosciolek finished third in the voting for the with 634 yards on 131 carries with four touchdowns. Harlon Hill Trophy after passing for 3,232 yards and Bill entered his senior season in good health and 32 touchdowns to lead the NCAA’s highest-scoring capped off his four years in a Charger uniform with a offense (43.3 points per game). Cazzie amassed 905 career high 832 yards on 171 carries with six TD’s. For yards and nine touchdown passes in the playoffs, his career, he ranks sixth on the all-time New Haven and UNH finished that season 12-2 overall as the narushing list gaining 1,840 yards on 392 carries, an av- tional runners-up. Kosciolek was named to the Aserage of 4.7 yards per carry. sociated Press Small College All-America Team and was also an All-New England and All-ECAC selection. Jesse D. Showerda Despite playing just the one season, Cazzie’s passQuarterback (1993-1996) ing numbers put him in the career top 10 at UNH in Inducted 2007 completions, yardage and touchdowns. When inShowerda took over the starting quarterback role cluding playoff statistics in his totals, no one in UNH for his final two seasons and led UNH to a 17-4-1 re- history has passed for more yards in a season than cord during that time - including a 10-1-1 mark in Kosciolek, who earned his undergraduate degree at 1995. That season as a junior under head coach Tony Boston University before transferring to UNH to finSparano, Showerda guided UNH back to the national ish out his eligibility. stage as the Chargers advanced to the NCAA Division II national quarterfinals and a No. 5 final nationRob Thompson al ranking. One of the 1996 team captains, he threw Offensive Line (1985-88) a school-record 280 straight passes without an interInducted 2009 ception, and was the NCAA Division II passing effi- An All-American offensive lineman in 1988, Thompciency leader with a 165.6 rating. He threw for 2,625 son helped guide New Haven to a 29-11 record duryards, 31 touchdowns and just three interceptions. ing his four seasons. In 1987 Thompson’s offensive That season, he was also ECAC Player of the Year, an line, including Hall of Fame member Harry BoatAFCA Division II All-America selection, and a finalist swain, allowed only 16 sacks, while UNH threw for for the Harlon Hill trophy. A native of Meriden, Conn. nearly 2,000 yards. In 1987, Thompson was named and a graduate of Platt High School, Showerda com- to the All-Eastern College Athletic Conference team pleted 59.9 percent of his passes for 5,703 yards, 57 and a year later received All-New England Collegiate touchdowns and just 17 interceptions in his four sea- Conference and All-American honors. Thompson sons at UNH. went on to play professional football for two years after graduating from New Haven in 1989.
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Tony Sparano Center/Head Coach (1978-81/1994-98 Inducted 1999 Tony Sparano enters the Hall of Fame both as a player and as one of the most successful head coaches in school history. He was a member of the 1979 team that posted the first undefeated record in school history (8-0-1). As a head coach, Sparano posted a 41-14-1 record in five seasons at the helm of the Chargers. The highlight of Sparano’s five seasons was a 12-2 record in 1997 and a trip to the 1997 National Championship game in Florence, Alabama. Sparano posted a 4-2 record in NCAA Playoff competition. Sparano’s .732 winning percentage is third all-time among New Haven head coaches.
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Greg Ortman Receiver (1983-86) Inducted 2010 The 1986 University of New Haven football captain, Greg Ortman helped turn the Chargers from a 2-8 record his freshman year to an 8-2 record as a senior. A running back at Glen Ridge High School, Ortman eventually made the transition to an outstanding receiver during his four years at UNH. Ortman’s fouryear totals include over 1,600 receiving yards, 129 receptions and 14 touchdowns. He’s one of only eight Chargers to amass over 1,600 receiving yards and at the time of his induction he ranked fifth at UNH in career receptions, eighth in career receiving touchdowns and ninth in receiving yards. Ortman also helped kick start a winning tradition at UNH. Including his senior season, the Chargers recorded five seasons with seven or more wins.
Pierre Fils Receiver (1987-90) Inducted 2012 A four-year member of the Charger football team, Pierre Fils helped lead the UNH receiving corps from 1987-90. An All-American selection as a senior, he was one of the most talented receivers and returners to ever wear a New Haven uniform. Throughout his career, Fils amassed 127 catches for 2,218 receiving yards and 19 touchdowns. He currently ranks fourth in career receiving yards, fifth in receiving touchdowns and sixth in receptions at New Haven. As a return specialist, the Monsey, N.Y. product added over 1,300 yards and a pair of touchdowns. Fils led the team his final three seasons in all-purpose yards and guided the Chargers up the Division II national rankings. The team also boasted a 30-10 overall record during his four seasons.
John Raba Running Back (1989-92) Inducted 2010 A standout student-athlete on both the football and men’s lacrosse teams, John Raba always competed at a high level. He was a feared runner and returner on the football field. In 1991, Raba enjoyed a career season on the gridiron. Raba led the team with 850 all purpose yards during his senior season as the team posted a record-tying 12 wins. He was a captain in 1992 and once again haunted kickoff teams with over 600 yards on 24 returns. The Massapequa, N.Y. native was named to the All-New England Second Team as a senior after leading the Chargers to their first appearance in the NCAA Division II postseason. Raba boasted a four-year football record of 30-13, while amassing over 1,300 return yards, 1,000 rushing yards and 850 receiving yards.
Ken Suhl Quarterback (1989-92) Inducted 2012 Ken Suhl helped lead the New Haven football team from 1989-92 and anchored the program to its firstever NCAA Division II postseason appearance. During his career, Suhl quarterbacked the most potent passing attack in the nation and became a legend to Charger football. Throughout his career, Suhl passed for over 4,000 yards and led New Haven on a NCAA Division II postseason run to the national semifinals. The Greenfield, Mass. product currently ranks all over the UNH passing records, including eighth in career passing yards with 4,355, fourth in career passing touchdowns with 48 and eighth in career completions with 302. Along with his individual accolades, Suhl anchored a team which posted a four-year record of 30-13.
Tony Willis Receiver (1990-93) Inducted 2011 The most decorated wide receiver in Charger football history, Tony Willis haunted opposing defenses from 1990-93. Willis enjoyed record-setting seasons, while the Chargers posted a 23-2 record and two NCAA Division II postseason appearances during his final two seasons. He was named to the All-Eastern College Athletic Conference Team and the All-New England First Team three-straight seasons. As a senior, he posted 71 catches for 1,074 yards and 11 touchdowns. Willis is also the only student-athlete to record back-to-back 1,000-yard receiving seasons in 1992 and 1993. In total, Willis holds all three of UNH’s career receiving records and ranks third in most points scored (228).
Mark Whipple Head Coach (1988-93) Inducted 2012 The winningest coach in New Haven football history, Mark Whipple guided the Chargers from 1988 to 1993. In 1988 Whipple was named the fifth head coach in Charger football history, his first career head coaching position. Five years later, he took the Chargers to their first NCAA postseason and finished the season with program-best 12 wins. In total, Whipple amassed a 48-17 record in six seasons at the helm of the Chargers. He coached nine All-Americans and nearly 75 All-New England honorees. Since leaving UNH, Coach Whipple has continued to have great success at the collegiate and professional ranks.
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Mike Forte Tailback/Linebacker (1990-94) Inducted 2013 A standout football player, Mike Forte played both sides of the ball during his career which spanned from 1990-94. He amassed 144 total tackles and over 200 yards of total offense. After graduating in the spring of 1994, Forte returned for his final year of eligibility as a graduate student in the fall. In his second year starting at linebacker, he enjoyed a very successful season. Forte’s numbers included 90 tackles, one fumble recovery and an interception in his final year. The Mansfield, Mass. native put together one of the most outstanding individual performances in a game at Abilene Christian on September 24, 1994. He made a single-game record 27 tackles against the Wildcats, a mark that still stands 20 years later. Just as impressive as his individual statistics are the accomplishments of the team during Forte’s tenure. He was a member of two teams that qualified for the NCAA playoffs and posted a career record of 40-15. Shane McNeeley Linebacker (1994-97) Inducted 2014 The first-ever two-year captain for New Haven football, Shane McNeeley suited up at linebacker on four of the most successful teams in program history. McNeeley, who recorded 13 sacks, four interceptions and five forced fumbles in addition to over 300 tackles for the Blue and Gold, anchored the Chargers’ defense and served as team captain on the squad’s run to the 1997 National Championship Game. He was a two-time All-New England honoree and a 1997 First Team All-Northeast Region selection. In four seasons on the gridiron at New Haven, McNeeley helped guide the Chargers to a record of 36-9-1 that stands as one of the best four-year spans in program history.
Walt Oko Defensive Back (1985-88) Inducted 2014 A four-year starter in the secondary for New Haven football, Walt Oko accumulated 209 tackles and nine interceptions from 1985-88. He also found the end zone via interception return, fumble recovery and a pair of punt return touchdowns in his career en route to All-New England honors as both a junior and senior. The Chargers posted a four-year record of 31-12-1 with Oko helming the defensive backfield and under the guidance of New Haven Hall of Fame coaches Chris Palmer and Mark Whipple. Oko capped his career with a second consecutive First Team All-New England nod in 1988 as the Chargers Pat Fitzpatrick finished with a record of 7-3. He made 61 tackles in Kicker (1987-90) his senior season and hauled in an interception – the Inducted 2013 ninth of his career. Oko also found the endzone for One of the finest kickers to don a New Haven uni- the fourth time as a member of the Blue and Gold, form, Pat Fitzpatrick ranks sixth all-time at UNH with returning a punt 56 yards to paydirt against in-state 169 career points. He connected on 127 extra points foe Central Connecticut State. and 14 field goals during his illustrious career from 1987-90. At the time of his graduation, Fitzpatrick held New Haven’s all-time record for points and was the first kicker to cross the 150-point plateau. Not only did Fitzpatrick enjoy individual success during his four-year career, but the Chargers posted a remarkable 30-10 overall record from 1987-90.
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Steve Cedor Defensive Back (1985-88) Inducted 2016 One of the best tacklers in school history, Steve Cedor was a two-time team captain that helped lead the New Haven football team to a 27-17 four-year record and an appearance in the 1997 National Championship game. Cedor broke out as a sophomore, finishing with a career-high 111 tackles, one of only seven players in school history to record 100 or more in a single season. Included that year was a school record 19 solo tackles against Western Kentucky, a record that still stands today. Following that season, Cedor received All-New England and All-ECAC accolades. He followed that with 92 tackles as a junior, again leading the team and earning back-to-back All-New England honors. Cedor would cap off his career earning a pair of All-America accolades from the Don Hanson Football Gazette and the American Football Coaches Association. In addition to AllAmerica honors as a senior, Cedor was also named the New England Player of the Year following his senior season. At the time of his graduation, Cedor was fifth all-time with 315 career tackles, a number which remains among the top-10 today. He is also third in career forced fumbles with seven and eighth in single season tackles with 111 in 1998.
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Jay McLucas Quarterback (1987-90) Inducted 2015 One of the most prolific passers in New Haven football history, Jay McLucas donned the Blue and Gold from 1987-90. As an All-New England selection his junior year, he completed 161-of-297 passes for 2,025 yards and 14 touchdowns. The total included four different games with more than 200 passing yards and a season-high 278 yards against CCSU. As a senior, McLucas enjoyed one of the finest seasons by any New Haven signal caller tallying a remarkable 3,114 yards and 23 touchdowns on 209-of-402 passing. As a result, the Chargers led all of Division II in passing offense with over 335 yards per game. Following that year, he became the first quarterback to earn All-America honors and the New England Player of the Year. He was also named to the All-ECAC Team and All-New England Team for the second time of his career. With 5,192 passing yards, 378 completions and 37 touchdowns in his career, McLucas ranked second all-time at UNH in each category at the time of his graduation.
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Elvert Eden Wide Receiver (1996-00) Inducted 2015 One of the best receivers in Charger football history, Elvert Eden ranks near the top of every receiving record at the University of New Haven after concluding his four-year career in 2000. Eden made an immediate impact his rookie season, finishing second on the team with 29 catches for 498 yards and four touchdowns. He finished top on the team in 1999 with 62 receptions for 1,006 yards, the fourth UNH player to post 1,000 receiving yards in a single season, and added seven touchdowns. Eden capped off his career with an outstanding senior season, leading the team with 42 catches and a career-high eight touchdowns for 540 yards. His eight touchdowns ranks seventh all-time in a single season. He ranks second all-time with 163 receptions, fifth all-time with 22 touchdowns and third all-time with 2,455 receiving yards.
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On April 10, 2015, the University of New Haven inducted two former Chargers into the Athletics Hall of Fame. Pictured in the top row above, second from the left, is Steve Cedor who the most recent football player to be enshired.
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UNIVERSITY ADMINISTRATION Steven H. Kaplan, Ph.D., University President Since becoming president of the University of New Haven in 2004, Steven H. Kaplan, Ph.D. has led the University of New Haven through a period of remarkable growth and development. In the past seven years alone, enrollment has grown by 42 percent to more than 6,400 undergraduate and graduate students, who hail from 35 states and some 45 countries. Full-time undergraduate enrollment has grown by 86 percent and applications have increased by 176 percent. During this time, the University has completed over $110 million in construction projects and has launched 17 new academic programs. UNH now ranks among the top comprehensive universities in the North and boasts nationally ranked programs in a number of majors across business, criminal justice, engineering, forensic science, and the liberal arts and sciences. In recognition of his contributions to transforming the University, Dr. Kaplan was named “Businessman of the Year” by Business New Haven magazine in 2008. President Kaplan also was awarded the 2011 William M. Burke Presidential Award for Experiential Education by the National Society for Experiential Education. The award recognizes President Kaplan’s efforts to make UNH a national leader in experiential education, requiring every undergraduate student to complete an internship, an academic service learning experience, international study or a faculty-mentored research project before graduation. Previously, Dr. Kaplan was chancellor and professor of English at the University of Virginia’s College at Wise, the
only four-year branch campus of the University of Virginia and one of the nation’s best public colleges, according to U. S. News & World Report. Dr. Kaplan began his teaching career in 1982 as an Instructor of English at the University of Maryland, European Division. From 1985-1989, he served as Visiting Lecturer in American Studies at Eberhard-Karls Universität, Tübingen, Germany – one of the oldest and most highly regarded universities in Europe. After completing his doctoral studies at EberhardKarls Universität, he returned to the U.S. to teach English at the University of Southern Colorado. Within three years, he was made department chair, serving in that capacity for two years before becoming Director of the Center for International Studies. Dr. Kaplan also served as dean of Arts and Humanities at SUNY College at Buffalo and as Dean of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences at Butler University. In addition to earning his Ph.D. in Comparative Literature at Eberhard-Karls Universität, Dr. Kaplan holds a Master of Arts degree (with a concentration in philosophy, German and English) from Eberhard-Karls Universität and a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of California at Los Angeles.
and downhill ski. They share a great love for the visual and performing arts and have traveled to more than 30 countries during their 35 years together, including Tanzania, where they hiked up Mt. Kilimanjaro. They have a son and three daughters. Dr. Kaplan grew up in Chicago, the son of a shoe store owner and an actress-comedienne. He said his stepfather, Irving Glovin, taught him to love ideas and appreciate the contributions we all need to make to good causes. Irv Glovin was a good friend of Oskar Schindler, was instrumental in getting the story out in book and film form (he was associate producer of the film), and is President of the Oskar Schindler Humanitarian Foundation. Dr. Kaplan also serves on the board of the Foundation. Anemone Schweizer-Kaplan grew up in Southwest Germany. She holds the equivalent of an American M.A. in Secondary Education and taught at a German high school. She is a ceramics artist and taught German and pottery as an adjunct faculty member in Colorado and Virginia.
Dr. Kaplan is the author of a book on American translations of the poetry of Rainer Maria Rilke; a book on Tim O’Brien’s fiction, published by the University of South Carolina Press; and an anthology of international war stories, published by the University Press of Colorado. He also has written a number of scholarly essays. Dr. Kaplan and his wife, Anemone Schweizer-Kaplan, are both ardent opera buffs and love to ballroom dance, hike
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Deborah Chin, Associate Vice President, Director of Athletics and Recreation Deborah Chin became the University of New Haven’s fourth Director of Athletics in 1993, and currently oversees a department which sponsors 16 NCAA Division II varsity sports. She was elected to the prestigious position of Chair of the NCAA’s Division II Management Council for 2008 and currently serves as Chair of the NCAA Division II Membership Committee. She was promoted to Associate Vice President, Director of Athletics and Recreation in 2010. UNH Athletics has enjoyed a high level of success across the board during Chin’s tenure as Director of Athletics, advancing to NCAA tournament over 75 times in 20-plus years. UNH has recently made a number of capital improvements to athletic and recreational facilities, including the construction of the multi-million dollar David A. Beckerman Student Recreation Center, a $1.3 million synthetic turf renovation of Kayo Field (soccer and lacrosse), as well as installation of state-of-the-art blue and gold synthetic turf at the new Ralph F. DellaCamera Stadium. During the previous two years, the Chargers have seen great accomplishments on the playing field and in the classroom. In each of the previous two athletic seasons, at least 14-of-16 teams advanced to the postseason and the New Haven student-athletes have boasted over a 3.10 cumulative grade point average. In 2007, Chin spearheaded efforts to re-instate football as a varsity program and find UNH a new athletics conference that best fits the institution’s long-term academic and athletic aspirations. Both
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goals were accomplished when UNH announced on November 13, 2007 that it had been accepted as a full member of the prestigious Northeast-10 Conference, effective the 2008-09 academic year. After a five-year hiatus, the Charger football team returned to the gridiron in 2009, and have since won three conference championships and advanced to the NCAA Quarterfinals. A member of the University of New Haven staff since 1975, Chin began her UNH career as Coordinator of Women’s Athletics. She was responsible for starting the women’s intercollegiate athletic program at UNH, coaching volleyball, tennis, basketball and softball in the early years. Chin eventually surrendered all head coaching responsibilities, except volleyball, when she was promoted to Associate Director of Athletics in 1979. Among her numerous honors, Chin was named the NACWAA NCAA Division II Administrator of the Year in 2009 after serving as the D-II Management Council Chair. In 2007, the Connecticut Sportswriters’ Alliance presented Chin with the Gold Key Award, the state’s top sporting honor which recognizes significant contributions to athletics in the State of Connecticut. Chin won the NACDA/Continental Airlines Athletic Director of the Year for the Northeast Region in 1998-99 and was awarded the NACWAA Josten’s District I Administrator of the Year Award in 1997. Chin won the National Association for Girls and Women in Sports Presidential Award in March 1997 and was the Connecticut Post Woman of the Year in 1993. Chin has also earned the U.S. Volleyball Association Meritorious Service Award and the YMCA Women in Leadership Award. In 2010, she was honored as an Elm City Legend, an event which recognizes the greater New Haven region’s best in sports and community dedication.
As head women’s volleyball coach, Chin fashioned a Hall of Fame resume - literally - earning induction into the American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA) Hall of Fame in December, 2006. Chin is also a member of the Connecticut Volleyball Hall of Fame (Inducted October, 1998), the Connecticut Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame (April, 1999), and the Athletics Hall of Fame at her alma mater, SUNY-Cortland. In a 19-year career (1975-93) as head coach for the Chargers, she posted a 578-179 record (.764) and was at that time only the fifth Division II coach to win 500 career matches. The Chargers made 10 trips to the NCAA tournament during Chin’s reign, reaching the top five four times. Her awards include six AVCA Northeast Region Coach of the Year distinctions as well as eight New England Collegiate Conference Coach of the Year honors. Chin coached the Chargers to twelve 30-win seasons, including six straight. She is also recognized internationally as a top volleyball clinician. As an administrator, Chin has served on over 30 national and regional committees. In addition to her current position as Chair of the NCAA Division II Membership Committee, her resume includes terms as Chair of the NCAA Division II Management Council (2008), chairperson for the NCAA Division II Volleyball Committee (1988-92), the NCAA Division II Baseball Committee (1997-2001), the NCAA Northeast Regional Football Committee (1999-2003), and the NACDA John McLendon Minority Scholarship Committee (1999-present). She also served four years on the NACWAA Board of Directors (1993-96), and acted as the Volleyball Commissioner for the 1995 Special Olympics World Games held in New Haven. A graduate of SUNY-Cortland with a Bachelor’s of Science in Physical Education, Chin earned her Master’s of Science degree in Physical Education from UNC-Greensboro.
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American International College Yellow Jackets Springfield, Mass.
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Waltham, Mass.
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Le Moyne College Dolphins
Syracuse, N.Y.
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West Haven, Conn.
The conference’s 15 member institutions are spread geographically from Syracuse, N.Y. to Waltham, Mass. and from Colchester, Vt. to Garden City, N.Y. Many of the members are located in or around the metropolitan areas of Albany, Boston, Manchester, New Haven, Worcester and New York City. The Northeast-10 was proud to welcome the New Haven and Adelphi in the conference’s latest expansion, adding to the powerful union of strong academic and athletic institutions. In addition, LIU Post (Brookville, N.Y.) is an associate member of the NE-10 in the sports of field hockey and football.
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Manchester, N.H.
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The Northeast-10 has evolved into a membership committed to competitive athletics programs that emphasize the education, both on and off the field, of more than 6,000 student-athletes. Among the many accomplishments of these institutions are NCAA Division II national championships in women’s basketball, women’s cross country, field hockey, men’s lacrosse, women’s lacrosse, men’s soccer, women’s soccer, men’s and women’s track and field, and men’s and women’s swimming and diving.
Colchester, Vt.
The College of Saint Rose Golden Knights Albany, N.Y.
Southern Connecticut State University Owls New Haven, Conn.
Manchester, N.H.
Andre Anderson is the reigning Northeast-10 Conference Player of the Year after leading the NE-10 in rushing yards (1,150), rushing yards per game (104.5), yards per attempt (7.1) and rushing touchdowns (14)
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The conference is coming off another successful year, collecting four national titles in 2015-16. Two champions from the NE-10 were crowned at the NCAA Indoor Track & Field Championships during the winter season. First it was American International’s Chandler Cotton, Jr., Kemani Hume, Leakey Kipkosgei and Chad Miller claiming the men’s distance medley relay title with a time of 9:48.02. Then Merrimack’s Carly Muscaro won the women’s 400-meter dash title with a time of 52.34
Worcester, Mass.
2016 PLAYERS
Muscaro wasn’t quite finished, however, as she defended her 400-meter dash crown at the NCAA Outdoor Track & Field Championship, winning her second individual national championship of 2015-16 by finishing the 400 in 51.32, just .03 seconds shy of the meet record. The very next day, Le Moyne defeated Limestone, 8-4, to win its fifth The institutions that make up the Northeast-10 NCAA Men’s Lacrosse Championship and cap off a are Adelphi University (Garden City, N.Y.), perfect 20-0 season. American International College (Springfield, Mass.), Assumption College (Worcester, Mass.), When it came to NCAA postseason selections, the Bentley University (Waltham, Mass.), Franklin NE-10 once again had another sensational year Pierce University (Rindge, N.H.), Le Moyne College with 44 teams chosen to participate in national (Syracuse, N.Y.), Merrimack College (North Andover, tournaments during the year. In addition, studentMass.), University of New Haven (West Haven, athletes from 32 different men’s and women’s golf, Conn.), Pace University (Pleasantville, N.Y.), Saint swimming and diving, cross country, and indoor Anselm College (Manchester, N.H.), Saint Michael’s and outdoor track & field teams competed for College (Colchester, Vt.), The College of Saint national titles. Of those 44 teams earning NCAA Rose (Albany, N.Y.), Southern Connecticut State bids, 14 different Northeast-10 institutions were University (New Haven, Conn.), Southern New represented. Seven NE-10 teams reached the Hampshire University (Manchester, N.H.), and national semifinal round, while three teams played in their respective sport’s national title game. Stonehill College (Easton, Mass.).
2016 COACHES
The Northeast-10 Conference is an NCAA Division II conference that was established in 1979. The conference consists of 15 member institutions located throughout the Northeast in the states of Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New York and Vermont. With the addition of women’s golf in 2014-15, the NE-10 now sponsors a total of 24 sports.
Assumption College Greyhounds
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Adelphi University Panthers
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CHARGER ATHLETICS POSTSEASON SUCCESS Men’s Cross Country NCAA National Qualifiers (2): 1979, 2001 Women’s Cross Country NCAA National Qualifier (1): 2004 Baseball National Finalist (2): 1980, 1989 NCAA World Series (15): 1974, 1977, 1978, 1979, 1980, 1982, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1995, 1998 NCAA Regionals (28): 1972, 1973, 1974, 1976, 1977, 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1998, 2001, 2003, 2006, 2010, 2013 NAIA World Series (2): 1966, 1970 NAIA Area 8 (5): 1965, 1967, 1969 NAIA District 32 (9): 1963, 1964, 1965, 1966, 1967, 1968, 1969, 1970, 1971 Men’s Basketball NCAA Regionals (8): 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989, 2003, 2004, 2013, 2014 NAIA Nationals (3): 1966, 1968, 1969 Women’s Basketball NCAA National Champions (1): 1987 NCAA Quarterfinals (3): 1987, 1988, 2015 NCAA Regionals (9): 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989, 2003, 2006, 2007, 2014, 2015 Football National Finalist (1): 1997 NCAA Semifinals (2): 1992, 1997 NCAA Regionals (6): 1992, 1993, 1995, 1997, 2011, 2012 Men’s Golf NCAA Seventh Place (1): 1970 NCAA Nationals (2): 1970, 2004 NCAA Regionals (3): 1970, 2004, 2005 NCAA Regionals (Individual): 2006, 2007 Men’s Lacrosse NCAA Regionals (2): 1977, 1978 Women’s Lacrosse NCAA Regionals (4): 2009, 2014, 2015, 2016 Men’s Track & Field NCAA National Qualifiers (22): 1975, 1976, 1978, 1980, 1981, 1984, 1985, 1991, 1992, 1995, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2001, 2004, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012, 2013, 2015, 2016 Women’s Track & Field NCAA Individual National Champions (5): 2011 (5) NCAA National Qualifiers (7): 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015 Men’s Soccer National Finalist (1): 1976 NCAA Semifinals (3): 1976, 1977, 1984 NCAA Regionals (8): 1972, 1975, 1976, 1977, 1978, 1981, 1983, 1984 NAIA National Tournament (1): 1970 Women’s Soccer NCAA Regionals (2): 2005, 2006 Softball NCAA Super Regionals (1): 2010 NCAA Regionals (10): 1995, 1996, 2004, 2005, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2013, 2014 Women’s Volleyball NCAA National Quarterfinals (13): 1984, 1985, 1988, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1999, 2002, 2008, 2012, 2014 NCAA Regionals (30): 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2015 EAIAW Tournament (2); 1978, 1981
UNIVERSITY OF NEW HAVEN DEPARTMENT OF ATHLETICS DEPARTMENT OF ATHLETICS MISSION STATEMENT
The mission of the department of intercollegiate athletics is to support the mission of the university and to integrate intercollegiate athletics into higher education so that the educational experience of the student-athlete is paramount. The department will provide growth opportunities to achieve in a nationally competitive intercollegiate program that attracts, nurtures and graduates studentathletes who under the guidance of a quality staff, represent the University of New Haven with character and integrity while achieving academic excellence, serving the community and pursuing excellence in their respective sports.
DEPARTMENT OF ATHLETICS PHILOSOPHY
Higher education has lasting importance on an individual’s future success. For this reason, the emphasis for the student-athlete experience at the University of New Haven is a comprehensive program of learning and development in a personal setting. As an NCAA Division II program, our approach provides growth opportunities through academic achievement, learning in high-level athletic competition and development of positive societal attitudes in service to community. The balance and integration of these different areas of learning opportunity provide our student-athletes a path to graduation while cultivating a variety of skills and knowledge for life ahead. The University of New Haven seeks to provide the world with leaders who can make a positive difference in a global society. Studentathletes are afforded unique opportunities for leadership because of the visibility provided through athletics competition. UNH’s intercollegiate program provides opportunities for its student-athletes to develop moral virtues, such as courage, self-confidence, and integrity and to learn communication and teamwork skills associated with outstanding leadership. Thus the Department of Athletics helps the University satisfy its primary aspiration, which is to prepare students to lead purposeful and fulfilling lives in a global society through experiential, collaborative, and discovery-based learning. The Department of Athletics is committed to delivering intercollegiate athletics programs that are consistent with the University’s mission and generates the trust and support of its various constituencies. The goal of the department is to field sports teams that compete successfully against other NCAA Division II teams while upholding the academic standards of the University of New Haven. The department is also committed to conducting its programs in strict adherence to the policies, rules and regulations set by the University’s administration, Board of Governors, the NCAA and the Northeast-10 Conference. Through its programs, the department gives its student-athletes of different genders, races, religions, national origins and sexual orientation opportunities to participate in intercollegiate competition. The intercollegiate program will function free of discrimination with a University commitment to the adherence to Title IX and the Office of Civil Rights guidelines. A major goal of the Department of Athletics is to help student-athletes realize the full potential of their athletic abilities while also increasing their intellectual capabilities and providing them a meaningful opportunity to earn a baccalaureate degree. The department will not compromise its commitment to educate and graduate its student-athletes. Department of Athletics personnel are expected to represent the University in a manner consistent with UNH’s principles and values. All personnel are expected to perform their responsibilities with the highest standards of integrity, ethical behavior and sportsmanship at all times. Coaches and staff are expected to treat student-athletes fairly and with respect and to facilitate leadership that helps them mature physically, intellectually, emotionally and socially.
DEPARTMENT OF ATHLETICS HIGHLIGHTS
• Women’s Basketball won the NCAA Division II National Championship in 1987, becoming the first team from the Northeast Region to win the title. • Women’s track and field has produced arguably the most successful individual student-athlete in Charger athletics history. Shannon Gagne won an unmatched five national championships during the 2010-11 academic year and helped bring the program a fourth place finish at the 2011 NCAA Division II Indoor Track & Field National Championship meet - the highest finish in program history. • The UNH women’s volleyball team has reached the NCAA Sweet 16 twenty times since 1983, and advanced to the NCAA Elite Eight thirteen times. • Baseball has consistently been ranked as one of the winningest Division II programs in NCAA history. Baseball Coach Emeritus Frank “Porky” Vieira retired after the 2006 season as Division II’s all-time winningest coach by percentage, and logged 1,127 career victories. The team has appeared in 17 College World Series and made 33 Regional appearances, including their most recent run in 2013. • Baseball has also produced nine major league players, including former Cy Young winner Steve Bedrosian of the Philadelphia Phillies and First Round Draft Pick Cameron Drew. • The football program has appeared in six NCAA championship playoffs, earning runner-up status in 1997. At the time, the titlegame appearance made UNH the only football team in the State of Connecticut to ever compete for a national title and the smallest school (in terms of enrollment) to compete for an NCAA Championship. Most recently, the football program has appeared in the NCAA tournament in both 2011 and 2012. • Tailback Roger Graham won the 1993 Harlon Hill Trophy as the top Division II Football Player in the nation. • Men’s Soccer reached the NCAA finals in 1976 as has appeared in three Final Fours. • Women’s Lacrosse has appeared in the NCAA regional championship four times, most recently in 2016.
IF i LOSE I’LL RESPOND WITH RESPECT.
Don’t undo my hard work with poor sportsmanship.