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More than 100 pages of information on Wagner Seahawks' football, including coach and player biographies, statistics, all-time records and history.

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Team Information 2014 Overall Record 7-42014 NEC Record/Finish 5-1/T-1stStarters Returning/Lost 13/9Offense 7/4Defense 6/5Lettermen Returning 47Lettermen Lost 27Newcomers 51

Returning Offensive Starters (7)QB Chris Andrews (Sr., 6-1, 225)WR Lloyd Smith (Jr., 6-3, 190)WR Isaiah Gills (Jr., 6-4, 220)RB Otis Wright (Sr., 5-10, 180)OL Matt Diaz (Jr., 6-6, 290)OL Kevin Messier (5th-Sr., 6-5, 295)OL Brus Palaj (Sr., 6-6, 300)

Returning Defensive Starters (5)DL John Aubel (5th-Sr., 6-3, 250)DL Al Page (5th-Sr., 6-2, 295)LB Greg Hilliard (5th-Sr., 6-3, 245)LB Stephon Font-Toomer (Sr., 6-1, 240)DB Deangelo James (5th-Sr., 5-10, 170

Returning Specialist Starters (1)K Bryan Maley (5th-Sr., 5-10, 175)

Football Coaching Staff Information Head Coach Jason Houghtaling Alma Mater Binghamton, 2004 Career Record First Year Record at Wagner First Year

Assistant CoachesOffensive Coordinator/QBs Custavious Patterson (Morgan St., 2004)Defensive Coordinator/Secondary Ryan Fullen (Salve Regina, 2005)LBs/Special Teams/Recruit Coord. Tony Brinson (Rhode Island, 1995)Offensive Line Coach Stefon Wheeler (Michigan St., 2005)Defensive Line Coach Alvin Smith (Oregon St., 2005)Running Backs Coach Patrick Gibbons (Wagner, 2015)Tackles & TE Coach David Fredrickson (Wagner, 2015)Inside LB Coach Max Wassel (Wagner, 2015)Secondary Coach Eric Franklin (Maryland, 2013)Wide Receivers Coach Zamel Johnson (Temple, 2013)Head Strength & Conditioning Brian Tracz (Fordham, 2008)

Football Support Staff Senior Associate Athletic Director Peg Hefferan (Penn State, 1985)Associate AD for External Relations Mike Miller (Mount St. Mary’s, 2007)Assistant AD for Student Services Tatum Colitz (Wagner, 2013)Head Football Trainer Javier Jimenez (Temple, 2006)Football Operations Director A.J. Firestone (Wagner, 2015)Football Equipment Manager Steven Funk (Randolph-Macon, 2015)

Football Office Phone: 718-420-4511

Media RelationsAssistant AD for Media Relations John Beisser Office Phone: 718-390-3227 Office Fax: 718-420-4015 Cell Phone: 732-921-6744 E-mail: [email protected] Press Box Phone: 718-420-4050

General Information Location Staten Island, NYFounded 1883Enrollment 2,000Nickname SeahawksColors Green (PMS 3308) & WhiteAffiliation NCAA Division I (FCS)Conference Northeast (NEC)Stadium Hameline Field at Wagner College Stadium (3,300)Surface Field TurfPresident Dr. Richard Guarasci (Fordham,1967)Athletic Director Walt Hameline (Brockport St., 1975)Athletic Dep. Phone 718-390-3433Ticket Office Phone 718-420-4039

Football History First Year of Football 1927All-Time Program Record 398-340-19 (.538)Undefeated Seasons 1960, 1964, 1967Div. III National Champions 1987Elevated to FCS Program 1992Member of NEC Football 1996All-Time Conference Record 64-65 (.496)

2015 Schedule Day Date Opponent TimeSat. Sept. 5 @ Rice 3:30 pmSat. Sept. 19 MONMOUTH 6:00 pmSat. Sept. 26 LAFAYETTE 6:00 pmSat. Oct. 3 ROBERT MORRIS * 12:00 pmSat. Oct. 10 @ Columbia 6:00 pmSat. Oct. 17 @ Saint Francis U. * 3:30 pmSat. Oct. 24 @ BYU 3:00 pmSat. Oct. 31 @ Duquense * 12:00 pmSat. Nov. 7 BRYANT * 12:00 pmSat. Nov. 14 CENTRAL CONNECTICUT* 12:00 pmSat. Nov. 21 @ Sacred Heart * 12:00 pm

NOTE: All times are EASTERN STANDARD TIME* denotes Northeast Conference (NEC) GameHOME GAMES IN BOLD/CAPS

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SEAHAWK FOOTBALL ”UNDER THE LIGHTS”

Night Football at Hameline Field Becomes a Reality “Wagner vs. Merrimack, September 5, 2013”

The 2015 Wagner College Seahawks Football Guide was written, edited, designed and typeset by The Wagner Sports Information staff, comprised of John Beisser, Brian Morales, Greg Cusick and Katie Russell with thanks to all former Wagner sports information directors and their assistants. Photography by Dave Saffran, Jan Somma, Jason Jones, Tim McKinney, CW Pack, Ed Reinheimer, Dave Schmidt, Jim Sulley, Paul Bereswill, Dr. Norman Smith, Thornton Studios, Amesse Photography. Other photos courtesy of the Wagner College Office of Admissions, Wagner College Kallista Yearbook and the Staten Island Advance.

T h e 2 0 1 5 W a g n e r C o l l e g e S e a h a w k s F o o t b a l l G u i d e i s a p r o d u c t i o n o f t h e Wa g n e r C o l l e g e Department of Athletics, Walter C. Hameline, Director.

Front Cover: Al Page (90), Anthony Carrington (86)

TABLE OF CONTENTS

THE COLLEGEThis is Wagner Football................................................... 1-4This is Wagner College .................................................. 5-10Dr. Richard Guarasci - President .................................. 11-12Walt Hameline - Athletic Director/Head Football Coach .. 13-14Athletic Support Staff ...................................................... 15Seaahawk Head Coaches ................................................. 16

MEDIA INFORMATIONMedia Policies & Information ..................................... 17-18Directions to Wagner ....................................................... 19

THE COACHING STAFFHead Coach Jason Houghtaling ................................... 20-24Assistant Coaches ....................................................... 25-35

THE 2015 SEAHAWKSSeahawk Roster .......................................................... 36-372015 All-NEC Preseason Team .......................................... 39Player Profiles ............................................................ 40-56Newcomers ..................................................................... 57Northeast Conference ................................................ 58-61

RECORD BOOKWagner vs. All-Time Opponents ................................. 61-622014 Game-by-Game .................................................. 63-732014 NEC Honorees ......................................................... 742014 Seahawk Statistics .............................................. 75-77

TRADITION OF EXCELLENCERobb and Lia Homecoming Trophies ................................ 78Seahawk Football Timeline ......................................... 79-85Season-by-Season Records/Coaching Chronology ............ 86Postseason History .......................................................... 87Team Records .................................................................. 88Career Top 10 .................................................................. 89Season Top 10 ................................................................. 90Individual Records ...................................................... 91-93All-Time Roster ........................................................... 94-96Wagner All-Americans ..................................................... 97Year-by-Year Results ..................................................98-101Dr. Gregory Knapp Strength and Conditioning Room .......102Walt Hameline Tribute .............................................103-104

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2012 Seahawks Claim First Nec FootballTitle In School History

...Then Become First Nec Team To WinNcaa Fcs Playoff Game

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Seahawks Claim Share of 2014 NEC Regular Season Title

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In 2012, WAGNER BECAME THE FIRST NEC TEAM EVER TO FINISH IN THE FINAL TOP 25

OF BOTH MAJOR FCS POLLS

2012 FCS SPORTS NETWORK

FINAL TOP-25 POLL

Team 2012 Record Points

1. North Dakota State 14-1 3,350

2. Sam Houston State 11-4 3,386

3. Georgia Southern 12-4 3,183

4. Eastern Washington 11-3 3,143

5. Montana State 11-2 2,949

6. Old Dominion 11-2 2,859

7. Wofford 9-4 2,673

8. Illinois State 9-4 2,289

9. Appalachian State 8-4 2,229

\10. Central Arkansas 9-3 2,166

11. Stony Brook 10-3 2,158

12. Cal Poly 9-3 1,930

13. New Hampshire 8-4 1,839

14. South Dakota State 9-4 1,537

15. Villanova 8-4 1,354

16. Lehigh 10-1 1,346

17. Towson 7-4 1,147

18. Richmond 8-3 938

19. James Madison 7-4 894

20. Northern Arizona 8-3 736

21. WAGNER 9-4 603

22. Bethune-Cookman 9-3 523

23. Eastern Kentucky 8-3 515

24. Coastal Carolina 8-5 495

25. Colgate 7-5 383

2012 FCS COACHES FINAL TOP-25 POLLTeam 2012 Record Points

1. North Dakota State 14-1 650 2. Sam Houston State 11-4 618 3. Georgia Southern 12-4 579 4. Eastern Washington 11-3 572 5. Montana State

11-2 539 6. Old Dominion

11-2 527 7. Wofford

9-4 496 8. Appalachian State 8-4 434 9. Illinois State

9-4 408 10. Central Arkansas 9-3 401 11. Cal Poly

9-3 378 12. Stony Brook

10-3 366 13. New Hampshire 8-4 334 14. Lehigh

10-1 295 15. Towson

7-4 235 16. Villanova

8-4 227 17. South Dakota State 9-4 222 18. Richmond

8-3 188 19. Eastern Kentucky 8-3 163 20. Northern Arizona 8-2 142 21. James Madison 7-4 111 22. WAGNER 9-4 103 23. Bethune-Cookman 9-3 89 24. Coastal Carolina 8-5 88 25. Eastern Illinois 7-5 75

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In 2012, Wagner Celebrated the 25-Year Anniversary of “The Unforgettable Season”

On September 15, 2012, the 1987 Seahawks were honored on the 25th anniversary of their Division III National Championship in a ceremony on a field that

had been dedicated just minutes before as Hameline Field at Wagner College Stadium

1987 (13-1-0)

NCAA DIVISION III NATIONAL CHAMPIONSCoach:...................... Walt Hameline9/5 William Paterson............... 14-0 W9/12 at Montclair State...........24-17 W9/19 at St. John’s.......................30-14 W9/26 Trenton State...................41-13 W10/3 at SUNY-Buffalo............... 20-0 W10/10 at Hofstra........................ 28-35 L10/24 at U.S.M.M.A....................16-14 W11/7 at W. Conn. State............. 27-3 W11/14 Pace.................................... 59-7 W11/21 Rochester*.......................38-14 W11/28 Fordham*........................... 21-0 W12/5 at Emory & Henry*........ 20-15 W12/12 Dayton*............................. 19-3 W* NCAA Playoffs

NOW

THEN It’s a story that’s been told many times. It’s the story of a tiny college in New York City that defied the odds... and won it all. It’s the story of the 1987 Wagner College Seahawks football team. A group of tough, wide-eyed young men, guided by an energetic, enthusiastic, and driven seventh-year head coach a 36-year old man named Walt Hameline who, a quarter century later, still plies his same trade; nurturing, prodding, molding, disciplining and, above all, leading young men, The greatest day in the long and illustrious gridiron history of Wagner College came on a sunny December 12,1987 in Phenix, Alabama, as the Seahawks captured the 1987 NCAA Division III National Championship with 19-3 victory over the University of Dayton in the Amos Alonzo Stagg Bowl. Winners of seven straight and 12 of 13 heading into the championship, Wagner rose to the challenge, jumping out to a 19-0 first-half lead. The Green & White never looked back in cruising to the College’s first and only national championship in any sport. Following the season, their story grew as six players were named All-American, including three first-teamers. Their story was even splashed across a two-page spread in Sports Illustrated. Over these last 25 years, the Seahawks’ achievement has been well-told. It will be told again and again.

All-Americans Rich Negrin, OT Kodak (1st team), Football News (1st team)

Pizza Hut (1st team) Aaron Campbell, OG Pizza Hut (1st team) Jerry O’Riordan, PK Pizza Hut (1st team)

Terry Underwood, RB Pizza Hut (2nd team) Artie Dimella, LB Pizza Hut (2nd team)

GTE/CoSIDA Academic (2nd team) Greg Kovar, QB Pizza Hut (3rd team)

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Walt Hameline is joined at midfield by wife Debi and

daughters Kristen and Kelly

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Dr. Richard Guarasci Wagner College President

Dr. Richard Guarasci, (Pronounced Ga-rah-see) has served as President of Wagner College since June 2002. He arrived at Wagner in July 1997 when he took up the position of Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs which he held for the five years prior to his selection as Wagner College’s 18th President.

Dr. Guarasci authored a comprehensive four year undergraduate program required of all Wagner students that links interdisciplinary course clusters with experiential learning and civic engagement. Wagner has become a practice centered liberal arts college. This became a reality with the advent of The Wagner Plan for the Practical Liberal Arts in 1998.

As President, Dr. Guarasci led the first comprehensive capital campaign in Wagner’s modern history, successfully realizing the $50-million goal ahead of schedule. He raised the College’s endowment from $4 million to $80+ million today. In addition, the College just opened an 80,000 sq. ft., 200-bed residence, Foundation Hall in 2010. A new capital campaign is now underway for a major academic building, The Center for Global Learning, a $40 million project that will link Wagner’s students and faculty with counterparts internationally, as well as house new facilities for the Nursing School, Business, Education, Government and Language programs.

At Wagner classroom teaching is linked with its dynamic New York City location through the extensive use of field based experiential learning. As part of the Plan, the large majority of students engage in over a combined 80,000 hours in professional and public service for Staten Island and Manhattan in all areas of the curriculum. Civic education- service to the community- is also a signature of Wagner‘s undergraduate program.

The Wagner Plan has been nationally acclaimed by Time Magazine, US News & World Report, Newsweek, The Chronicle of Higher Education and numerous higher education commissions and organizations. The Princeton Review has ranked Wagner College as the Most Beautiful Campus in America. Most recently, US News ranked Wagner College first in the North under the category the “most innovative college” and first in the North for its commitment to undergraduate teaching.

Dr. Guarasci serves on three national civic engagement initiatives: Bringing Theory to Practice Initiative of the Association of American Colleges and Universities, supported by the Englehard Foundation and the Johnson Endeavor, promoting civic learning and democratic engagement; The Anchor Institution Steering Committee, promoting university-community planned neighborhood partnerships; The National Task Force for Civic Engagement, advising the U.S. Department of Education in establishing civic learning and democratic citizenship as an essential part of our undergraduate degree and authored The Crucible Moment: College Learning and Democracy’s Future. Dr. Guarasci also serves on the board of the Coalition of Urban and Metropolitan Universities, the national board of Campus Compact and chairs their national board of directors, and is the past board chair of the New American Colleges and Universities, a consortium of 20-plus private comprehensive universities and colleges from across the United States. He also chairs the Presidents’ Council for Project Pericles. In addition, Dr. Guarasci helps lead a major Wagner College initiative on Staten Island, the Port Richmond Partnership. Through the Partnership the College and its students work in a democratic partnership with over 20 neighborhood organizations and institutions addressing the challenges of the Port Richmond neighborhood in the areas of health care, K-12 education and economic development.

Dr. Guarasci received his B.S. from Fordham University and his M.A. in Economics and Ph.D. in Political Science from Indiana University.

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Dr. Richard Guarasci, (Pronounced Ga-rah-see) has served as President of Wagner College since June 2002. He arrived at Wagner in July 1997 when he took up the position of Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs which he held for the five years prior to his selection as Wagner College’s 18th President.

Dr. Guarasci authored a comprehensive four year undergraduate program required of all Wagner students that links interdisciplinary course clusters with experiential learning and civic engagement. Wagner has become a practice centered liberal arts college. This became a reality with the advent of The Wagner Plan for the Practical Liberal Arts in 1998.

As President, Dr. Guarasci led the first comprehensive capital campaign in Wagner’s modern history, successfully realizing the $50-million goal ahead of schedule. He raised the College’s endowment from $4 million to $80+ million today. In addition, the College just opened an 80,000 sq. ft., 200-bed residence, Foundation Hall in 2010. A new capital campaign is now underway for a major academic building, The Center for Global Learning, a $40 million project that will link Wagner’s students and faculty with counterparts internationally, as well as house new facilities for the Nursing School, Business, Education, Government and Language programs.

At Wagner classroom teaching is linked with its dynamic New York City location through the extensive use of field based experiential learning. As part of the Plan, the large majority of students engage in over a combined 80,000 hours in professional and public service for Staten Island and Manhattan in all areas of the curriculum. Civic education- service to the community- is also a signature of Wagner‘s undergraduate program.

The Wagner Plan has been nationally acclaimed by Time Magazine, US News & World Report, Newsweek, The Chronicle of Higher Education and numerous higher education commissions and organizations. The Princeton Review has ranked Wagner College as the Most Beautiful Campus in America. Most recently, US News ranked Wagner College first in the North under the category the “most innovative college” and first in the North for its commitment to undergraduate teaching.

Dr. Guarasci serves on three national civic engagement initiatives: Bringing Theory to Practice Initiative of the Association of American Colleges and Universities, supported by the Englehard Foundation and the Johnson Endeavor, promoting civic learning and democratic engagement; The Anchor Institution Steering Committee, promoting university-community planned neighborhood partnerships; The National Task Force for Civic Engagement, advising the U.S. Department of Education in establishing civic learning and democratic citizenship as an essential part of our undergraduate degree and authored The Crucible Moment: College Learning and Democracy’s Future. Dr. Guarasci also serves on the board of the Coalition of Urban and Metropolitan Universities, the national board of Campus Compact and chairs their national board of directors, and is the past board chair of the New American Colleges and Universities, a consortium of 20-plus private comprehensive universities and colleges from across the United States. He also chairs the Presidents’ Council for Project Pericles. In addition, Dr. Guarasci helps lead a major Wagner College initiative on Staten Island, the Port Richmond Partnership. Through the Partnership the College and its students work in a democratic partnership with over 20 neighborhood organizations and institutions addressing the challenges of the Port Richmond neighborhood in the areas of health care, K-12 education and economic development.

Dr. Guarasci received his B.S. from Fordham University and his M.A. in Economics and Ph.D. in Political Science from Indiana University.

Wagner College has developed a curriculum that unites deep learning and practical application. The Wagner Plan incorporates our longstanding commitment to the liberal arts, experiential learning and interdisciplinary education with our geographical location enduring bond with New York City.

Beginning their very first semester at Wagner, students not only study issues and learn critical-thinking, writing and problem-solving skills, but they also see and practice what they are learning. This “practical” side of liberal education is clearly seen in our Learning Communities and Reflective Tutorials and in the investment faculty make in connecting students with the world outside the classroom.

Under the Wagner Plan, students complete a liberal arts core porgram and a major, totaling 36 units/courses. As part of these requirements, students complete three Learning Communities (LC’s)-one in the first year, one during the intermediate years and one in the senior year in the major.

For students admitted to the Honors Program, courses are designed to stimulate and challenge them intellectually and to offer exceptional academic and co-curricular opportunities. Honors courses are more challenging, involve more discussion/debate, and often (if not always) require longer and more in depth research papers and oral presentations by students. The Program is affiliated with the National Collegiate Honors Council.

The Wagner Plan

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Walt Hameline, who announced on November 24, 2014 that he was stepping down as Wagner College head football coach after 34 years, continues to amass an astounding record of achievement and consistency as the Seahawks’ athletic director, a position he has held since 1982. The longest-tenured athletic director in Division I, the results derived during his tenure have been profound. This natural-born leader approaches each day with a relentless energy, passion and enthusiasm. On June 4, 2015, the Wagner community demonstrated its loyalty and affection for Hameline as more than 300 guests attended a tribute dinner here on campus in recognition of his sterling 34-year record of molding young men into leaders and winners – both on and off the field.

“Walt Hamline represents the best of what Wagner is all about - high achievement, integrity and hard work,” said Wagner College President Richard Guarasci. “He has been an excellent teacher, mentor and leader, and one of the truly great influences on the development and history of Wagner College. It has been my good fortune to work alongside him. “He is a Wagner treasure and he will continue as Athletics Director to leave his indelible mark of character and commitment on this special place,” Guarasci continued. “I look forward to many years of his fine leadership in athletics and on all aspects of our campus community.” For the last nine years, the Northeast Conference (NEC) has presented the Institutional Academic Award to the league member who attains the highest overall institutional grade-point average amongst student-athletes competing in sports sponsored by the NCAA Division I conference.

In 2014-2015, for an NEC-record fourth time, Wagner claimed this award, tying Sacred Heart for top honors with a 3.279 grade point average in its 19 sponsored sports. The NEC also recognized those teams that compiled the highest GPA in their respective sports. Wagner claimed an NEC-baest seven Team GPA awards, while Sacred Heart had four teams honored, along with three apiece for St. Francis Brooklyn and Saint Francis U.

The seven Seahawk teams that garnered the top GPA in their respective sports were Men’s Cross Country (3.342), Men’s Indoor Track & Field (3.193), Men’s Lacrosse (3.265), Men’s Outdoor Track & Field (3.193), Women’s Soccer, (3.557), Softball (3.583) and Women’s Tennis (3.541). Each year, the NCAA recognizes teams that score in the top 10 percent in their sport with respect to Academic Progress Rates (APR). In 2014-2015, three Wagner College varsity programs – women’s basketball, women’s cross country and women’s golf – received public recognition from the NCAA for their academic success following the release of the latest Academic Progress Rate (APR) data. The most recent data covers academic years from 2010-11 through 2013-14.

In the 2014-15 academic year, six Wagner student-athletes earned All-America recognition. Additionally, Wagner produced the NEC Student-Athlete of the Year, and, for the second time in the last three years, placed a student-athlete on the prestigious AFCA Good Works Team in recognition for outstanding community service. The 2015 Seahawk Water Polo team captured its second straight MAAC Championship and accompanying trip to the NCAA’s while earning a team GPA of 3.63 which was the No. 1 mark among all Water Polo programs in the nation for the fourth straight year.

Last fall, in his final season as Wagner’s head football coach, Hameline guided the Seahawks to a share of the NEC regular season title. Wagner had five student-athletes earn Conference Player of the Year honors in 2014-15, had another individual qualify for the NCAA Outdoor Track & Field East Regional Preliminary Championships, and saw four Seahawk coaches recognized as Conference Coach of the Year winners. In women’s basketball, Wagner was also home to the nation’s No. 2 scorer. In addition, three individuals were the Scholar-Athletes in their respective sports, and 57 student-athletes were named to the NEC Commissioner’s Honor Roll for achieving a 3.75 or higher GPA. These 57 individuals were among the 206 student-athletes who made the NEC Honor Roll with a GPA of 3.2 GPA. In April of 2012, Hameline, who has enjoyed a long and proud association with metropolitan area basketball and the National Invitation Tournament (NIT), was the recipient of the 2012 Distinguished Service Award from the Metropolitan Basketball Writers Association (MBWA). Distinguished Service Awards are presented by the MBWA to individuals that have made significant contributions to college basketball.

For more than two decades, he was one of five metro area athletic directors, along with his peers at NYU, Fordham, Manhattan and St. John’s, who helped comprise the Metropolitan Intercollegiate Basketball Association (MIBA). Along with NIT Executive Director Jack Powers, Hameline helped select teams for both preseason and postseason NIT’s, while directing other functions such as the NIT All-Star Summer Tour. Under Hameline’s leadership, the Wagner athletic department has undergone an ambitious expansion in both sport offerings and facility improvements. Most recently, and thanks to the generosity of one of his former offensive lineman and now highly-successful business man, Marc Lebovitz, Wagner College Stadium was the beneficiary of a striking state-of-the-art video scoreboard in 2010.

The scoreboard, donated by Lebovitz, a member of the Seahawks’ 1987 Division III National Championship football team and a 1991 Wagner

Walt Hameline Athletic Director

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graduate, represented a major facility upgrade for the Green & White football program, while also benefiting the women’s soccer, men’s lacrosse, women’s lacrosse and men’s & women’s track and field programs. Hameline is currently spearheading a fundraising drive to support the Wagner College Stadium Expansion Project, an initiative that will benefit all 20 Seahawk athletic programs.

Head Football CoachHameline completed his 34th season on November 22, 2014 as the Seahawks posted a riveting 23-20 win at Bryant, giving the Green & white a 7-4-record and a share of the 2014 Northeast Conference (NEC) regular season title at 5-1, Wagner’s second league crown in the last three years.

During his marvelous 34-year coaching career, Hameline amassed an all-time record of 223-139-2 (.615) on Grymes Hill. At the conclusion of the 2014 regular season, those 223 victories ranked fifth among active head Football Championship Subdivision (FCS) head coaches.

This past February, Hameline was honored by the Metropolitan New York Football Writers and USA College Football at the Eastern College Football Awards Banquet at MetLife Stadium. On this night, Hameline received the FCS Bob Ford Award, named for the man who guided a highly-successful Great Danes’ program from 1970 to 2013. Established in 2012, the Bob Ford Award honors Legendary FCS coaches who have recently retired from the sidelines.

In a stirring ceremony prior to kickoff of the September 15, 2012, Wagner vs. Monmouth game, the field at Wagner College Stadium was named Hameline Field in honor of his long-time success at the helm of the Seahawk gridiron program.

November 6, 2010 was another historic day in Hameline’s career, another that also involved Monmouth, as the Seahawks’ 31-20 win over the Hawks marked career victory number 200. In 2012, Hameline, who has coached more than 100 All-Americans and nearly 100 All-NEC players, led the Seahawks to their first-ever Northeast Conference (NEC) Football Championship with a thrilling 23-17 come-from-behind victory over Duquesne on November 17, 2012, while clinching a berth in the 2012 Division I FCS Playoffs. The win personified the Green & White’s exhilarating season. Wagner began the season with three straight losses, before winning its next nine games.

In defying the odds throughout its triumphant march to the school’s first-ever Northeast Conference (NEC) title and the conference’s first-ever NCAA FCS win, Wagner compiled a 9-4 record, including a 7-1 mark in the NEC. The Seahawks finished the season ranked 21st in The Sports Network Final Top-25 Poll and 22nd in the Final FCS Coaches Poll, an achievement that marked the first time an NEC team has ended the season with an appearance in both official Top-25 polls.

The accolades soon began to pour in for Hameline. After being named the 2012 NEC Football Coach of the year, he was tabbed the 2012 Football Championship Subdivision (FCS) National Coach of the Year by both College Football News (CFN) and the College Sports Journal (CSJ). Hameline was also named as one of the 20 nominees for the Eddie Robinson Award, which since 1987 has been awarded annually to college football’s top head coach in the Division I Football Championship Subdivision (FCS).

Shortly after receiving the news of his twin National Coach of the Year honors, Hameline was inducted into the New Jersey Sports Writers Association Hall of Fame

Not to be lost amid the host of accomplishments by the 2012 team, is the fact that Hameline helped lead the school to a 30-0 victory at nationally-ranked Albany in the week following Hurricane Sandy. After returning from the state capital, Hameline joined many of his team members aiding in the recovery efforts in some of Staten Island’s hardest-hit areas.

Hameline also saw his first former player crack the NFL ranks when Julian Stanford made the 2012 Jacksonville Jaguars’ 53-man roster, becoming the first Seahawk in the NFL since Wagner Hall of Famer Rich Kotite suited up for the New York Giants in 1972. Currently a member of the Detroit Lions, Stanford is one of three former Seahawks currently playing in a major professional football league, along with Dominique Williams of the Minnesota Vikings and C.O. Prime of the CFL’s Hamilton Tiger-Cats. Prior to the momentous 2012 season, Hameline’s overall coaching ledger included five ECAC Titles and three NCAA Tournament Appearances, highlighted by 1987 NCAA Division III National Championship. In the magical Championship Season of 1987, Wagner posted a 19-3 win over heavily-favored Dayton in the Amos Alonzo Stagg Bowl to earn the NCAA Division III National Championship. Against one of the toughest schedules in the nation, Hameline’s Seahawks rolled to a 13-1 record, winning more games than any college football team in America.

The team earned the school’s second Lambert Trophy, symbolic of football superiority in the East among Division III schools, and ECAC Team of the Year recognition. Following the season, in addition to Sports Illustrated writing a feature story, a host of national and regional organizations recognized Hameline, highlighted by him being named the Chevrolet National Coach of the Year. In 1990, just three years after winning the school’s only National Championship, Hameline became the winningest coach in school history.

The 64-year old administrator has been a key developer of the NEC, serving on numerous committees, and is a past president of the league. Nine years ago, the New Hartford, NY native was honored for his playing, coaching and administrative achievements when he was inducted into the Utica Sports Hall of Fame. In addition, Hameline was given the All-America Football Foundation Johnny Vaught Lifetime Achievement Award in 1998.

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Brendan FaheySenior Associate AD

Peg HefferanSenior Associate

AD/ SWA

Mike MillerAssociate AD for

External Relations

John BeisserAssistant AD of Media Relations

Annika KarlssonDirector ofBusiness &

Finance

Tatum ColitzAssistant AD for Student Services

James UpdikeDirector of Facilities/

Operations

Brad NotoManager of Facilities/

Operations

Tim QuinnEquipment Manager/ Marketing Assistant

Alexsandra FilipovskiCoordinator of

Business & Finance

Brian MoralesAssistant Director

of Media Relationss

Greg CusickMarketing/Media

Relations Assistant

Bernard AbagaliMedia Relations

Assistant for Video

Kathleen TowneTicket Manager/

Marketing Assistant

Javier JiminezAssistant AD/Head Athletic

Trainer

Andrew LevineAssistant

Athletic Trainer

Patrick McGee Assistant Strength& Conditioning

Coach

Reegan BrackettAssistant Athletic

Trainer

Bryan HillAssistant for

Facilities/Operations

Rachel WaltonCompliance Coordinator

Ryan WytanisAssistant for Academics & Compliance

Chris D’ErricoAssistant

Athletic Trainer

Julie FlantzerAssociate

Athletic Trainer

Veronica MondacaAssistant

Athletic Trainer

Brian TraczDirector of Strength

& Conditioning

Mackenzie AlfaroLaundry Service

Coordinator

Katie RussellMedia Relations

Assistant

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Jason HoughtalingHead Coach

Football

Mike MinielliHead Coach

Women’s Soccer

Colin ShannahanHead CoachSwimming

Joe StasiHead Coach

M/W Cross Country &M/W Track & Field

Fall SportS

winterSportS

SpringSportS

Megan MarcoHead Coach

Diving

Bashir MasonHead Coach

Men’s Basketball

Lisa CermignanoHead Coach

Women’s Basketball

Jim CaroneHead Coach

Baseball

Angie ChurchillHead Coach

Softball

Matt PoskayHead Coach

Men’s Lacrosse

Katie RowanHead Coach

Women’s Lacrosse

Chris FourmanHead Coach

Men’s & Women’s Golf

Chris RadmonvichHead CoachWater Polo

Jason SinkoffHead CoachMen’s Tennis

Adrienn HidvegiHead Coach

Women’s Tennis

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CREDENTIALS — Media credentials for Wagner College home games are issued only for working members of the media, and should be requested as early as possible. Requests must be made in writing on company letterhead and are honored only from sports editors of daily newspapers/magazines and sports directors of radio and television stations.

Wagner College follows the guidelines set forth by the NCAA in governing the issuance of credentials. Season credentials will be granted only to daily newspapers and television/radio stations that cover Seahawk football on a regular basis. Otherwise, television/radio stations and weekly newspapers will be granted credentials on a single-game, space-available basis.

Requests for season credentials should arrive by September 1. Requests for single-game credentials should arrive no later than one week in advance of a game. All requests for credentials should be made to: John Beisser Assistant Athletic Director For Media Relations Spiro Sports Center One Campus Road Staten Island, NY 10301Phone: (718) 390-3227 FAX: (718) 420-4015

PRESS POLICIES — Press box seating is reserved for working press only. Should any special needs arise, please contact the sports information office.

MEDIA PARKING — Available adjacent to Wagner College Stadium on a limited, first-come, first-serve basis. There is no designated media parking area. Contact the sports information office for further information.

STATISTICAL SERVICES — Working media at Wagner College Stadium will receive the following: * Game program and notes * Complete halftime statistics * Complete final statistics * Complete play-by-play

REFRESHMENTS — Refreshments will be available in the press box prior to the game and at halftime. Credentials are required for entrance to the press box.

MEDIA WILL CALL — Located at the Stadium’s main gate.

TELEPHONES — A limited number of telephone lines are available at the Stadium. Newspapers and radio stations desiring their own private ines, to be installed in the press box, are recommended to contact the sports information office at (718) 390-3227.

INTERVIEW POLICIES — All interviews with Wagner College football players must be arranged through the sports information office. PLAYERS WILL NOT BE AVAILABLE ON GAME DAY UNTIL AFTER THE GAME.

POSTGAME INTERVIEWS — Following each game, there will be a 10-minute cooling-off period, during which the players will shower and dress. Approximately 10 minutes after the game ends, Coach Hameline will be available for comment. Following Coach Hameline’s interview session and the cooling-off period, the Seahawk locker room will be open to all members of the media.

PLAYER TELEPHONE INTERVIEWS — Telephone interview requests for Coach Hameline and Seahawk players, which should be made 48 hours in advance when possible. Player interview will be made at an appropriate time, so as not to interfere with the academic schedule of the player(s).

FOLLOW WAGNER ATHLETICS ONLINE

Wagner College Athletics has its own Facebook page, Twitter feed, YouTube channel as well as an Instagram feed.

Fans are able to receive news updates, scores, scheduling information, and video clips through these popular social networking sites. Follow the instructions below for more information!

Visit www.facebook.com. Once you have an account, click in the “search” box in the top right corner and type in “Wagner Seahawk”. A list will appear - Look for the official Facebook photo (on the right) and hit “Add as Friend”.

Go to www.twitter.com/wagnerathletics. Here, you can view up-to-date “tweets” from the Wagner College Ath-letics Staff! To receive instant scores and text message updates, become a member of the site and click on the “Follow” button in the upper left corner.

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Log on to www.youtube.com/wagnerseahawks. You can subscribe to the channel by filling out a user account, but all videos can be viewed for free. Football, Men’s Basketball, and Women’s Basketball clips are loaded to the site immediately after the game!

From your smartphone, download the Instagram app. Once there, you view posts from Wagner College Ath-letics

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NORTHEAST CONFERENCE SERVICES -- The NEC office, located in Somerset, NJ, provides weekly releases and updated statistics to working media and fans. Assistant Director of Communications Ralph Ventre can be reached at (732) 469-0440 or by email at [email protected]. All NEC new releases, standing and

statistics are posted on the league web site (www.northeastconference.org) on a daily basis.

The Northeast Conference (NEC) is revolutionizing the way its fans follow and interact with their favorite teams and the student-athletes who comprise them via a a digital sports network to enhance fan experience with free live & on-demand content. The 10-member NCAA Division I conference has launched NEC Front Row, an online digital network with multi-platform access.

Developed and launched in partnership with Pack Network, NEC Front Row features a rich set of content, including live events, on-demand video, highlight packages, coaches shows, features, original programming and access to league’s extensive digital library, all of which is free of charge to users. The network gives fans free inside access to the stories from across the Northeast Conference and its student-athletes on the field, in the classroom, across campus, and in the community.

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The Staten Island Ferry is run by the City of New York for one pragmatic reason: To transport Staten Islanders to and from Manhattan. Yet, the 5 mile, 25 minute ride also provides a majestic view of New York Harbor and a no-hassle, even romantic, boat ride, for free! One guide book calls it “ One of the worlds greatest (and shortest) water voyages.” For a

complete ferry schedule visit www.siferry.com

FROM POINTS SOUTHMid Atlantic States and Southern New Jersey: Take the New Jersey Turnpike north to Exit 10 (Outerbridge Crossing). After crossing the bridge, take Route 440 North (West Shore Expressway) for approximately 6 miles to I-278 East (Staten Island Expressway). Take I-278 East for approximately 5 miles, following signs to the Verrazano Narrows Bridge and Brooklyn. Take Exit 13 (Clove Road/Richmond Road/Hyland Boulevard). At the first traffic light, turn left onto Clove Road. At the second light on Clove Road, turn right onto Howard Avenue. A sign for the College is visible at this intersection. Follow Howard Avenue to the top of Grymes Hill.

Southern New Jersey Shore: Take the Garden State Parkway north to Exit 127 (Outerbridge Crossing/Staten Island). Follow directions from Outerbridge Crossing provided above.

FROM POINTS NORTH AND EASTNew England (via New York) and Long Island: Take either the Belt Parkway or the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway to the Verrazano Bridge onto Staten Island; remain on I-278 West. Take Exit 13 (Clove Road/Richmond Road). Follow the service road to the third traffic light and turn right onto Clove Road. Take the first right onto Howard Avenue and proceed to the top of Grymes Hill.

New England (via New Jersey): Take I-95 South. Cross the George Washington Bridge into New Jersey. Follow signs to the New Jersey Turnpike. Follow the Turnpike to Exit 13 (Goethals Bridge). Cross the Goethals Bridge onto Staten Island and follow I-278 East. Follow directions from I-278 East provided above.

Northern New Jersey: Take the New Jersey Turnpike to either Exit 13 (Goethals Bridge) from northern New Jersey, or Exit 10 (Outerbridge Crossing) from southern/central New Jersey. Follow directions provided above from the Goethals Bridge or Outerbridge Crossing.

BY PLANE/TRAIN/PUBLIC TRANSPORTATIONPlane: Three major airports serve New York City. Wagner College is most easily accessed from Newark Liberty International Airport in New Jersey, though LaGuardia and JFK Airports are within reasonable travel distance. Car service is available between Wagner College and all three airports for around $40-$50 each way.

Train: Amtrak, Long Island Railroad and New Jersey Transit trains arrive at Penn Station in Manhattan at 34th Street and 7th Avenue. Wagner College can be reached from Manhattan by taking the Staten Island Ferry, leaving at regular intervals throughout the day from the ferry terminal in lower Manhattan. From Penn Station, take either a cab or the New York City Subway (IRT Downtown #1 train to South Ferry; IRT #4 or #5 train to Bowling Green; IRT N or R to Whitehall Station) to the Battery Park Ferry Terminal. Take the Staten Island Ferry (no fare) to Staten Island. From the ferry terminal on Staten Island, the College is a short ride via car service, which can be picked up at the terminal.

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J A S O N H O U G H T A L I N GF I R S T S E A S O N

Head Coach JASON HOUGHTALING

Jason Houghtaling (hO - Tail- Ling), who has spent seven seasons on the Wagner sidelines, serving as offensive coordinator during Wagner’s 2012 and 2014 Northeast Conference (NEC) title runs, while in-between, spending the 2013 season as offensive coordinator at Cornell, has been elevated to head football coach.

Wagner’s associate head coach/offensive coordinator in 2014, Houghtaling takes over for Walt Hameline, who served in the dual role as Seahawk athletic director and head football coach for 34 years, before announcing that he is stepping down from his role as head coach. Hameline will remain as Wagner’s athletic director.

In his last three seasons as Wagner’s offensive coordinator, the Seahawks have amassed a 16-6 NEC record with league titles in two of the last three seasons. In the 2014 season finale, the Green & White staged a dramatic 23-20 come-from-behind victory at Bryant, marching 65 yards in the waning minutes for the game-winning touchdown that gave the Seahawks a 7-4 record, a 5-1 NEC mark, and a share of the 2014 NEC title.

The 2014 Seahawk offense followed a similar formula to the 2012 Seahawks, finishing the regular season ranked No. 4 nationally in time of possession (33:02), while not committing a single turnover in the last three games of the season.

When he returned to Grymes Hill in the capacity of associate head coach/offensive coordinator in January, 2014, this marked Houghtaling’s third stint at Wagner. Known as ‘Hoss’ to his players and fellow coaches, Houghtaling was a Seahawk assistant coach from 2006-2009, before becoming head coach at Hudson Valley Community College in 2010. Following one season as head coach of the Vikings, he returned to Wagner as offensive coordinator in 2011, where he spent two seasons, including the 2012 NEC Championship campaign.

“Jason has a sharp football mind and he is an excellent teacher and leader of young men,” said Wagner College President Richard Guarasci. “He has prepared himself carefully to be a head coach of a Division I program. He completed his Masters degree in education from Wagner where he learned how to teach students with different and unique skills and personalities. I am delighted that he will lead Wagner’s football program and continue his partnership with Walt Hamline as they take Wagner into the next generation of athletic and academic success.”

During Wagner’s 9-4 NEC Championship season of 2012, that saw the Seahawks become the first team in NEC history to win a NCAA FCS Playoff game and rank in the Top 25 of both final national polls, Houghtaling tutored the Seahawks’ record-setting quarterback, Nick Doscher, as he evolved into one of the all-time great quarterbacks to ever compete at Wagner and in the NEC.

Doscher operated Houghtaling’s offensive system with precision, finishing his career ranked No. 1 in Seahawk history, and No. 2 in NEC history, with 8,404 yards of total offense. His 6,100 passing yards are also No. 1 on the Wagner all-time list and No. 9 on the all-time NEC list. As a senior in 2012, Doscher fashioned a passer rating of 133.9, with 13 touchdown passes and just one interception, ending his career with a remarkable 221 consecutive pass attempts without an interception.

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Head Coach JASON HOUGHTALING Head Coach JASON HOUGHTALINGLed by Doscher, and star running back Dominique Williams, who is now a member of the NFL’s Minnesota Vikings’ practice squad, the 2012 Seahawks were one of the nation’s most balanced units, ranking No. 1 nationally with the fewest turnovers (6) in all of FCS football.

“I am thrilled that Jason Houghtaling will take over as Wagner head coach and I have full confidence that he will continue to keep the Seahawks on the path to success for years to come,” said Hameline. “His work ethic, passion, football knowledge, recruiting contacts, and familiarity with Wagner College are all major assets that will

pay huge dividends for our program. In Hoss, we have an individual who has the respect of everyone that he comes into contact with, and is highly-regarded by high school coaches both within our region, and on a national scale.”

During the 2013 season as offensive coordinator at Cornell, Houghtaling coached quarterback Jeff Mathews, who led the Ivy League in attempts, completions and passing yards, before signing a free agent contract with the NFL’s Atlanta Falcons. Following the 2013 season, Mathews, who is currently a member of the practice squad of the Indianapolis Colts, was named to the College Sports Journal FCS All-America Team and received the additional honor of participating in the East–West Shrine Game, serving as captain of the East squad.

During his first season as a collegiate offensive coordinator (2011), Houghtaling directed the talented Williams to impressive numbers. Williams ranked among the national leaders by rushing for 121.6 yards per game and 14 total touchdowns, while posting eight 100-yard games in 11 contests. The following season, Williams was a 2012 College Sports Journal All-American, in addition to earning First-Team All-NEC honors. “Wagner is a special place for both my family and I, so it’s truly an honor to be selected to continue to build this program,” said Houghtaling. “I thank Coach Hameline and Wagner College President Dr. Guarasci for entrusting me with this position and can’t wait to lead this program, coach our current players, and attract even more elite student-athletes in the coming years.” When he first arrived at Wagner in 2006, Houghtaling served as running backs coach, before heading the Seahawk offensive lines from 2007-2009.

With an emphasis on New York State and Florida, Houghtaling has been the lead recruiter for a host of student-athletes who have gone on to enjoy outstanding careers on Grymes Hill. The list of top Wagner student-athletes that Houghtaling has recruited include New Jerseyan Dominique Williams, New York State natives Quintin Anderson, Tyrone Collins, Chazz Legette, Stefan Gage, Patrick Gibbons, and Sidiq Soulemana, as well as Floridians Keith Hernandez, Frantz Placide and Otis Wright. In 2010, his one season as head coach at Troy, NY-based Hudson Valley, he tutored two All-Conference performers.

Houghtaling began his collegiate coaching career at prep powerhouse Milford Academy in Berlin, NY, where he helped lead the Falcons to a 20-3 mark as defensive coordinator, while also serving as defensive line and strength and conditioning coach. A 2004 graduate of the University of Binghamton with a degree in History, Houghtaling earned a Masters in Education from Wagner in 2009. He originally attended Lafayette, where he was a defensive lineman for the Leopards, before injuries cut short his playing career and he transferred to Binghamton.

A native of Windsor, NY, Houghtaling got his start in coaching at his high school alma mater, Windsor Central High School, where he spent two seasons working with the Black Knights’ offensive line and linebackers under the head coach he played for, Dan Hodack. Houghtaling and his wife Mary are the proud parents of two daughters, Abbie and Emma.

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Head Coach JASON HOUGHTALINGWhat They’re Saying About Jason Houghtaling

Dave Archer, Head Coach – Cornell University“Jason Houghtaling is not only an incredibly knowledgeable football coach but he does a great job relating to student-athletes from all over – all over the country, from all different backgrounds. He does a great job of being able to get them to work together, as proven by his offensive lines, and his offenses, and I’m excited to see him on larger scale, with a full team, as a head coach.”

Keith Carter, Offensive Line Coach - San Jose State University, Former Quality Control Coach - 2014 Super Bowl Champion Seattle Seahawks, Former Wagner College Assistant Coach“He’s tenacious, he’s a go-getter, and he’s somebody who, as a colleague and working with him, he’s someone I was constantly trying to keep up with. He’s the type of guy who just pushes you. As a consequence, iron sharpens iron, and he made me better just trying to keep up with him. I’m just really excited for him honestly. He’s going to do a great job, he’s really organized, with a really good ability to see the big picture, make a plan and adjust when you have to, and see it through in the right way. He’s just a balanced, humble person and is about as blue collar and as tough as they come and I think it’s a really good fit.”

Tom Masella, Defensive Coordinator – UMass, Former Wagner College Associate Head Coach, Former Head Coach – Boston University, Fairfield, Central

Connecticut, Fordham, and a former Seahawk standout and 1981 Wagner College graduate“I’m really happy for Hoss. If you could pick a guy to replace Walt Hameline, Jason Houghtaling is the guy you’d pick. He’s very determined, knowledgeable, hard-working, and he really loves Wagner, has a genuine passion for the school and the community. That’s his school now. I think it’s a great fit and, like I said, I couldn’t be happier for him and for the Wagner football program.”

Bill Chaplick, Head Coach – Milford Academy“He came to me as a position coach and halfway through his first year with me I made him our defensive coordinator and we ended up going 11-1 and he had a chance to coach Antonio Dixon, who went to the University of Miami, and the NFL (Redskins, Eagles, Colts). And he coached Terrance Knighton, who’s now with the Denver Broncos, the guy they call ‘Pot Roast’. Hoss was totally loyal to the sport of football and totally loyal to me as a head coach, and that’s why I gave him his promotion. We went 9-2 his second year and then he told me he wanted to do this the rest of his life. So, I hooked him up with Coach Hameline, I put my word on Hoss, and he’s done a great job, obviously, and I wish him and Coach Hameline the best.”

Dan Hodack, Former Head Coach - Windsor Central High School (NY)“I remember, as a freshman, Jason was a big, bruising fullback/linebacker but we needed help on the offensive line. I figured we could probably find another fullback but we can’t find another person to play center and anchor our line for three years. He controlled the whole offensive line from that point forward and made all the defensive calls as our middle linebacker on three championship teams. His leadership skills were evident early.”

Gary Vail, Former Athletic Director, Football, Basketball, Baseball Coach- Windsor Central High School (NY)“I was no longer coaching football when Jason came through but I coached him in basketball and baseball and he was really an outstanding athlete. He was incredibly coachable and extremely team-oriented and a young man who’s always pretty much known what he wanted to do which is to be a coach. He understands the work ethic that he needs and he also understands having a first-class attitude about things, knowing how deal with all the different people that he has to. He’s done very well with each of his opportunities and I know he’ll do a great job as Wagner’s head coach.”

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DID YOU KNOW?The Wagner football program is under the direction of the nation’s third-youngest Division I head coach. At the age of 34, first-year head coach Jason Houghtaling is younger than every D-I head coach except for David Archer of Cornell, and Murray State’s Mitch Stewart, each of whom will turn 34 in November, making them some eight months older than the high-energy Houghtaling. In another age-related twist, Seahawk athletic director, and former longtime head football coach, Walt Hameline, will enter his 33rd season leading the Wagner athletic program in 2015-2016, as the longest-tenured Division I athletic director. In addition, Wagner features the second-youngest men’s head basketball coach in the nation in Bashir Mason. Entering his fourth season on Grymes Hill, Mason was the youngest Division I head men’s hoops coach until Dana Ford of Tennessee St. took over prior to the 2014-15 season. Ford is nine months younger than Mason.

Head Coach JASON HOUGHTALING

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The “Hoss” File Hometown: Windsor, NY High School: Windsor Central High School Age: 34 Alma Mater: Binghamton, 2004 Master’s Degree: Wagner, 2009 Wife: Mary Children: Abbie and Emma

COLLEGIATE COACHING EXPERIENCE Year Title School 2014 Associate Head Coach/Offensive Coordinator/RBs Wagner 2013 Offensive Coordinator Cornell 2011-12 Offensive Coordinator/RBs Wagner 2010 Head Coach Hudson Valley CC 2007-09 Offensive Line Wagner 2006 Running Backs Wagner 2004-05 Defensive Coordinator, DL, Strength & Conditioning Milford Academy

All-NEC Student-Athletes Coached by Hoss

2012 QB Nick Doscher RB Dominique Williams OL Steve Ciocci 2009 OL Matt Martin, OL Joe Ferriozzi OL Cleveland Green

2006 RB Jason Butler

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Ryan Fullen arrived at Wagner in March, 2010. After serving a Seahawk secondary and special teams for the past five seasons, including both of the Seahawks’ NEC championship teams in 2012 and 2014, Fullen enters his first season as defensive coordinator while continuing to oversee the secondary.

In 2014, Fullen led a talented, deep and experienced defensive backfield, spearheaded by fifth-year senior All-American and First-Team All-NEC performer, Jarrett Dieudonne, who led the nation with three interception returns for touchdowns last season while finishing No. 2 in total interceptions with seven. “It’s just a natural progression to have Ryan Fullen in charge of this defense,” said head coach Jason Houghtaling. “He’s a secondary guy by trade and things start from the back forward on defense and you have to protect against the big play. And he’s been a part of it now for five years and is ready to go, and I’m excited about what he’ll do on the defensive side of the ball.”

Under Fullen’s tutelage, long-snapper Phil Faccone went on to earn Second-Team All-American recognition by The Sports Network in 2014.

Fullen achieved a rare “triple crown” in 2013, as he helped develop First-Team All-NEC kicker David Lopez, one of the best in school history, First-Team All-NEC punter AJ Firestone, as well as Faccone, who earned Third-Team All-American honors by The Sports Network.

In 2012, Fullen’s units played an integral role in the Seahawks’ run to the NEC title. As a team, the 2012 Seahawk special teams unit ranked No. 1 in kickoff returns (26.8), and second in both kickoff coverage (40.7) and net punting (33.4). Individually, sophomore Otis Wright topped the NEC and ranked ninth nationally at 27.71 yards per kickoff return, including a pair of touchdown returns.

In addition to Dieudonne, who developed into a ball-hawking First-Team All-NEC cornerback with 11 pass breakups and three interceptions, the senior safety tandem of Patrick O’Connor and second-team All-NEC choice Sidiq Soulemana also turned in tremendous seasons under Fullen’s watch during the 2012 NEC Title season, contributing 86 and 85 tackles, respectively. In 2012, freshman Otis Wright also earned a spot on the All-NEC Team as a kick returner.

In 2010, Fullen mentored Seahawk safety Stefen Gage, who led the NEC in interceptions, was a First-Team All-NEC performer and was named team MVP. That season, he also coached dynamic return specialist Frantz Placide, another First-Team All-NEC selection.

Prior to arriving on Grymes Hill, Fullen spent the 2009 season as Linebackers Coach/Video Coordinator at Brockport State, where the Toms River, NJ native mentored All-NJAC and All-ECAC linebacker Nate Bull.

From 2007-2009, Fullen served as a member of the Fordham coaching staff. In his first years with the Rams, he handled all aspects of video editing and film exchanges, before taking over as running backs coach in spring in 2008 where he helped develop running back Xavier Martin into the Patriot League’s leading rusher.

Prior to arriving at Fordham, Fullen served as an assistant coach at Arizona Western College, where he was the special teams coordinator/running backs coach from January through May of 2007, which preceded a two-year stint (2005-2006) as an assistant coach at Cortland State, where he was in charge of the cornerbacks. In time stint there, four NJAC All-Conference performers at defensive back.

During his tenure with the Red Dragons, Fullen helped guide Cortland St. to a pair of championships with the 2005 squad advancing to the NCAA playoffs. In addition to assisting with the organization and coaching of special teams at Cortland, he was also responsible for the defensive scouting report and film breakdown of opposing offenses. .

Fullen earned a Bachelor’s degree in history from Salve Regina University in 2005, where he was a three-year starter at safety. In 2002, he earned Defensive Impact Player of the Year honors.

On July 4, 2014, Fullen and his wife Lisa (Gathman) were married.

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Custavious Patterson enters his fourth season as an assistant coach at Wagner and is in his first as offensive coordinator after spending the 2014 season as quarterbacks coach after serving two seasons as the Seahawks’ wide receivers coach. “The biggest thing for him last year was what he got out of our quarterback position,” said head coach Jason Houghtaling. “Obviously the leader of our offense is the quarterback and if you compare

the production from 2013 to 2014, it starts with wins and losses. We were able to go 5-1 in the conference and it starts by taking care of the football and making enough plays to win games and I think Chris Andrews did that and Brian Gehring both progressed very well last season. Custavious Patterson has showed that he can really coach, he does a great job with the quarterbacks, and I look forward to what he’s going to do with our offense.” On January 16, 2015, Patterson had the distinction of serving as a head coach in the third annual Dream Bowl, a premier College Football All-Star Game featuring top FCS, D-II and D-III student-athletes, held on Martin Luther King Day in Virginia Beach, VA.

Patterson arrived on Grymes Hill in 2012 after spending the previous six seasons as an assistant coach at Fordham University.

In 2013, Patterson tutored senior Tyree Watkins, the NEC’s sixth-ranked receiver (4.1 per game) who corralled 45 passes for 484 yards and four touchdowns. Sophomore Anthony Carrington also delivered a solid season under Patterson’s watch, with 25 receptions for 250 yards and one touchdown.

In his first season on Grymes Hill, Patterson’s receiving corps contributed mightily to Wagner’s historic 2012 NEC Championship run. The sure-handed and fleet-footed Seahawk receivers impacted an offensive unit that ranked No. 1 in the NEC in time of possession (32:55), second in third-down conversions (46.5%) and third in both pass efficiency (129.4) and red zone offense (84.8 %).

The Green & White receiver corps was led by fifth-year senior David Crawford, who paced the team with 37 receptions while ranking second in receiving yards (483) and yards per catch (13.1). The rangy 6-4 Crawford finished his Seahawk career ranked eighth all-time in career receptions with 109.

Patterson also helped develop Anthony Carrington into one of the most dangerous and promising receivers in the NEC. After catching six passes as a freshman, Carrington broke out in his first season under Patterson’s tutelage, with 27 receptions for a team-leading 491 yards. Cody Morgan progressed into a reliable receiver out the slot, catching 12 passes for 189 yards.

A native of the Sunshine State, Patterson handles the Seahawks’ recruiting efforts in Florida.

Patterson was Fordham’s wide receiver coach from 2006 to 2010 before taking over as running backs coach in 2011. Patterson played a prominent role in developing wide receiver Jason Caldwell who, as a senior in 2010, led the Patriot League and ranked tied for 12th in the NCAA FCS in receptions/game (6.5). Caldwell also placed second in the league and 23rd in the NCAA FCS in receiving yards/game (82.7).

Caldwell, who graduated with 186 career receptions for 2,643 yards and 18 touchdowns, ranks second on the Fordham all-time receptions and receiving yards lists and fourth on the career touchdown list. Under Patterson’s tutelage in 2009, Caldwell received Associated Press Third-Team All-America honors after turning in one of the most productive seasons for a Fordham wide receiver, catching 79 passes for 1,252 yards and nine touchdowns.

In 2005, Patterson served as wide receiver coach at Central Connecticut in 2005, after spending 2004 on the staff at Leon High School in Tallahassee, FL where he served as varsity wide receivers coach as well as head junior varsity coach.

Patterson also possesses professional coaching experience. In 2007, he completed a Minority Coaching Internship with the New York Giants, working with the quarterbacks and wide receivers. In 2008, Patterson served as Guest Coach with the Hamilton Tiger Cats of the CFL.

Patterson earned a bachelor’s degree from Morgan State in 2004 where he was a one-year starter at quarterback for the Bears. He began his career as a quarterback at SUNY-Morrisville where he earned All-Conference and Honorable Mention All-American honors in his two seasons.

In his two seasons there, set the career records for passing touchdowns and total yardage and was a team captain in his final season.

In June of 2006, Patterson was inducted into the Morrisville State College Athletic Hall of Fame. In 2014, Patterson attained a Master’s Degree from Wagner College in Education.

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Tony Brinson enters his 22nd season as a collegiate football coach, serving his fifth season at Wagner. In 2015, Brinson adds the responsibilities of special teams coach and recruiting coordinators to his duties as linebacker coach.

His two-decade career has taken him up and down the eastern seaboard where he has developed a host of deep and lasting recruiting relationships and contacts.

“Tony Brinson is a really good football coach and he has a lot of off-the-field responsibilities,” said head coach Jason Houghtaling. “He’s going to take over special teams for Coach Fullen and he’s also now heading up our recruiting efforts. He had a heckuva year recruiting North Jersey for us and brought in close to 15 kids himself. Tony is a veteran guy, carries himself the right way, and does what you expect of a top football coach.” In his four seasons at Wagner, including NEC championships in 2012 and 2014, Brinson has tutored four Seahawks who went on to sign NFL Free Agent contracts.

Following the 2011 season, Julian Stanford signed a free agent deal with the Jacksonville Jaguars after earning first-team All-NEC accolades. The 6-2, 225-pound Stanford earned a spot on the team’s final roster, went on to make an early impact on special teams which led to his starting six of Jacksonville’s 16 games.

One of 19 players to play in all 16 games for the Jaguars, Stanford finished his rookie campaign with 23 total tackles, including 18 solo stops. In making the Jaguars’ roster, Stanford became the first Seahawk to appear on an active NFL regular season roster since Wagner Hall of Fame member Rich Kotite (1967-1972). Stanford then signed a free agent contract with the Detroit Lions in 2013. Two of Stanford’s teammates, also tutored by Brinson, inked NFL free agent deals following the 2011 season in safety Jeremiah Brown and DE Quintin Anderson and were in training camps with the Jaguars and Tampa Bay Buccaneers, respectively.

In 2014, the Seahawk defensive unit, spearheaded by its fine linebacker play, led the NEC in a host of categories while also ranking in the NCAA Top 10 in three major categories – Rushing Defense, No. 2 (83.1), Total Defense, No. 6 (281.3) and Scoring Defense, No. 10 (18.0). Thanks in large part to the relentless brand of defense displayed by the Green & White defense, the 2014 Seahawks went 7-4 overall and 5-1 in league, sharing the NEC title with Sacred Heart. This marked Wagner’s second NEC title in the last three years as the Seahawks won the 2012 championship en route to an appearance in the Division I NCAA Playoffs. Brinson helped develop senior Max Wassel into a First-Team All-NEC performer whose 81 tackles, a 7.5 average per game, ranked No. 6 in the NEC. In addition, his 21 tackles for loss (for minus 61 yards) ranked No. 2 in the NEC while his 52 solo tackles ranked No. 3 in the league.

In 2013, Brinson helped develop outside linebacker Trevor Loveland, the only student-athlete to hail from a NEC program among the 43 members of the Athletics Directors Association (FCS ADA) Academic All-Star Team. The 6-3, 230-pound Loveland, who returns to the 2014 team as a fifth-year senior, led the 2013 team with 69 tackles, while registering a team-best 12.0 tackles for loss for minus 33 yards.

In Wagner’s historic run to the 2012 NEC title and FCS Playoffs, senior linebacker C.O. Prime recorded a team-best 98 tackles and earned second-team All-NEC honors. In April, 2013, the 6-1, 255-pound Prime became the fourth Seahawk in Brinson’s tenure to sign an NFL free agent contract when he inked a deal with the Indianapolis Colts. Also In 2012, Wagner’s starting outside linebacker tandem of seniors Theodore Clohessy and Mike Milone turned in stellar campaigns despite not possession the physical stature of most top FCS linebackers. Clohessy, who was named Defensive MVP at the postseason banquet, made play after play despite being relatively undersized at 5-10, 210. Fifth on team in tackles with 77, including 35 solo, Clohessy forced a team-high six fumbles. He was also credited with nine tackles for loss for minus 43 yards, three sacks for minus 23 yards, while adding two fumble recoveries and one pass breakup.

Much of the groundwork that led to the 2012 NEC title was laid in 2011 under Brinson’s direction as defensive coordinator. That season, Wagner ranked No. 1 in the NEC in three different categories: rushing defense (141.1 yards per game), red zone defense (71.8%) and takeaways (29). Brinson arrived on Grymes Hill in 2011 after serving three years as an assistant at Columbia University. Brinson joined the Columbia staff in April 2008 and was the Lions’ tight end coach throughout his tenure there. With the Lions, Brinson helped produce an offense that ranked No. 2 in rushing in the Ivy League in 2009 and No.1 in passing efficiency en route to a fourth place finish in the Ivy, Columbia’s best since 1996 honor. From 2004 to 2007, Brinson served as an assistant coach at his alma mater, the University of Rhode Island, where he coached the defensive line for three years and the secondary for one year. Prior to his stint at Rhode Island, Brinson spent four seasons as an assistant at Bryant (2000-2003) where he served as wide receiver coach his first year. The next three seasons, he wore many hats, serving as Bryant’s Recruiting Coordinator/Secondary Coach, Co-Defensive Coordinator and Special Teams Coordinator. Prior to his arrival at Bryant, Brinson spent four seasons (1996-99) at Kean University where served as wide receivers coach, then linebackers and finally, secondary coach.

In his career, Brinson has been nominated to serve as defensive coordinator and secondary coach at two All-Star Bowl games, the Holiday Bowl (1996) and the East-West Bowl (1997). Brinson is a 1995 graduate from the University of Rhode Island.

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Former Michigan St. standout offensive tackle and professional player Stefon Wheeler enters his second season at Wagner and first heading up the coaching efforts of the Seahawk offensive line.

Wheeler arrived on Grymes Hill after serving three seasons as an assistant at his alma mater, Milford Academy, in Berlin, NY, the last two seasons as Offensive coordinator/Recruiting coordinator. After starring along the Milford offensive line in 2000, where he led the Falcons to a 10-3 record, Wheeler was awarded a full scholarship to Michigan State where he went on to start 35 games at left tackle. A two-time All-Big 10 Honorable Mention selection, he was voted to the Spartans First-Team All-Decade squad in 2012. “Stefon Wheeler learned under Jeff Stoutland, who’s now the offensive line coach of the Philadelphia Eagles, he brings NFL playing experience to our program, and did a tremendous job assisting with our offensive line last year,” said head coach Jason Houghtaling. “Whenever a new offensive line coach comes in, there’s a learning curve and in the beginning of the year we saw some of that. And the one thing that you can say about a good football coach is that his guys keep getting better and better as they year went on. I’m really excited about him being with this group as he develops his own offensive line for a second year.” A 2005 Michigan St. graduate, Wheeler signed a free agent contract with the New Orleans Saints in 2006 and played in NFL Europa for the Cologne Centurions in 2007.

While playing left tackle overseas, he helped open holes for the league’s leading rusher. Later in 2007, Wheeler signed with the CFL’s Toronto Argonauts.

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Alvin Smith is in his first as Wagner defensive line coach after serving the previous four years in this same role at Columbia University of the Ivy League.

While at Columbia, Smith helped Josh Martin achieve First-Team All-Ivy League honors in 2012 after he posted 6.5 sacks and was signed as a free agent by the Kansas City Chiefs in

April 2013.

“Alvin Smith is a technician at teaching defensive line play and I’m excited at what he can do with our veteran group d-linemen,” said head coach Jason Houghtaling. “I think there’s some little things that he brings to the table technically that will help our guys and get a little more out of them as they’re a year older. He does a great job recruiting, he played at a very high level, he played in the NFL a little bit. Alvin is energetic, a very good teacher at the defensive line spot.”

Smith was a three-time letterwinner at Oregon State from 2003-05 and earned All-Pac 10 honors in 2005, before signing NFL contracts with the San Diego Chargers and the Cleveland Browns in addition to playing in NFL Europe. In 2011, Smith was a defensive graduate assistant at Arizona State, and prior to that he worked with the defensive line at Portland State. Smith also interned with Oregon State’s football program in 2009.

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Following a standout four-year Seahawk career, Patrick Gibbons enters his first year as an assistant on the Wagner coaching staff where he will serve as running backs coach while pursuing a master’s degree in education.

“Patrick Gibbons played both sides of the football here for us and is a young guy who has a great passion for the game and who truly wants to be a football coach,” said head coach Jason Houhtaling. “He’s a guy that naturally we would want on our staff. Having played fullback for us, he knows the offense, and he’s a young man who works extremely hard and he will get a lot out of the guys.”

After spending two seasons as the Seahawk’s starting fullback, the Carthage, NY native was shifted to the defensive line where he developed into a consistently productive performer. In helping lead the NEC’s top defensive unit which played an integral role in the Seahawks’ 2014 Co-NEC Championship team that went 5-1 in league play and 7-4 overall, Gibbons was credited with 20 tackles, including six tackles for loss, two sacks and one fumble recovery.

In 2012, his seven receptions for 68 yards and hard-nosed blocking ability from his fullback spot contributed greatly to Wagner’s NEC championship team and eventual second-round appearance in the NCAA Division I FCS Championships.

Prior to his arrival on Grymes Hill, Gibbons was a top player at Carthage Central High School where he earned All-State, All-CNY, and All-League honors and was selected to play in the New York Upstate vs. Downstate Game, before prepping a year at Milford Academy for Coach Bill Chaplick.

Also a scholastic standout wrestler and lacrosse player, he competed one season on the Wagner men’s lacrosse team where his physicality served him well in a defensive role.

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A Staten Island native, David Fredrickson is entering his first season as an assistant coach at his alma mater after serving as a mainstay, two-year captain, and eventual All-NEC center.

After earning the starting center spot in 2011 preseason camp, Fredrickson, a rare left-handed center, started all 46 games in his Seahawk career, playing an integral role on the 2012 and 2014 NEC Championship teams. On the Seahawk staff, Fredrickson will tutor Wagner’s tight ends and tackles.

“Obviously everyone around here knows who David is. He started 40-plus straight games for us at the center position and was an All-NEC player,” said Seahawk head coach Jason Houghtaling. “He has an energy and an enthusiasm about the game, he wants to be a football coach. We know what we’re going to get from him, which is what we want – high energy, high effort and someone who is accountable.”

Fredrickson originally attended Idaho State University in Pocatello, Idaho, where he was a member of the football team, following a standout career at Poly Prep in Brooklyn where he played for Staten Island native and former NFL star Dino Mangiero.

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Zamel Johnson, a former standout at Port Richmond High School here on Staten Island, and Temple University, was named wide receivers coach in August, 2015.

“I’m thrilled to add Zamel to our staff,” said Houghtaling. “He was a tremendous player at Temple, is someone who has a passion for teaching and brings obvious local ties as a former top student-athlete at Port Richmond. I’m confident Zamel will be of tremendous value to the Wagner football program and our wide receiver unit in particular.”

Johnson originally attended Hofstra for one year before transferring to Temple after the Pride dropped its football program. In his four-year career at Temple, Johnson was a three-year starter at cornerback who amassed 77 tackles for the Owls. In 2013, Johnson earned a bachelor of arts degree from Temple while majoring in communications with a minor in Sociology.

Prior to embarking on his collegiate career, Johnson was a Staten Island Advance All-Star Team selection under head coach Lou Vesce at Port Richmond, where he starred at wide receiver and in the secondary, leading the Raiders to the 2008 PSAL championship and a perfect 13-0 record.

A four-year honor roll student at Port Richmond, Johnson was also a 2009 Staten Island Advance All-Star in both indoor and outdoor track, where he excelled in a host of different sprints.

In addition to his coaching duties at Wagner, Johnson will continue pursuing his master’s degree in social work. Prior to his arrival on Grymes Hill, Johnson served as a teacher within the New York City Board of Education.

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Max Wassel enters his first season as an assistant coach. Following a brilliant playing career for the Seahawks, Wassel will coach the Seahawk inside linebackers in 2015. “Max Wassel was a four-year guy here, started his last two years, fought through an injury, went on the be a captain for us an and All-League player and just another one who really illustrates and exemplifies what we want out of our coaches, and out of our kids,” said Seahawk head coach Jason Houghtaling.

As a senior in 2014, Wassel was a terror all season from his inside linebacker spot en route to earning First-Team All-NEC honors. Seemingly always around the action, the 5-11, 235-pound Totowa, New Jersey native was tops on the team with 81 tackles, a 7.5 average per game, which ranked No. 6 in the NEC. In addition, his 21 tackles for loss (for minus 61 yards) ranked No. 2 in the NEC while his 52 solo tackles ranked No. 3 in the league. He added four sacks (minus 35 yards), along with three pass deflections, two interceptions and two forced fumbles. Against Sacred Heart on November 1, Wassel wowed the Seahawk faithful on hand as well as the audience viewing the game on ESPN3.com, by totaling an astounding 18 tackles, which was the highest individual tackling mark by an NEC player in 2014.

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Eric Franklin is in his first season as an assistant coach at Wagner and will assist with the tutoring of the Seahawk defensive backs.

Franklin was a standout safety at the University of Maryland A fourth-year defensive back who was a key contributor where he saw action in 40 games with 25 starts for the Terrapins, amassing 181 tackles with 13 pass breakups and three interceptions.

Following his 2013 graduation from Maryland, he served as an assistant coach at his high school alma mater, Archbishop Curly High School in Baltimore, MD.

In 2013, Franklin served as wide receiver/tight ends, defensive backs and special teams coach before assuming the duties of defensive coordinator in 2014. He has also worked as a coach at the Danny O’Brien Elite Football Camp.

“Eric Franklin comes highly-recommended from Maryland where he was a really good player there in the secondary who’s just cutting his teeth from a coaching standpoint and I think his assisting Coach Fullen back there will really give us an edge in the secondary. Eric has a bright future in coaching and we’re fortunate to have him on our staff.”

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A.J. Firestone, one of the most consistent and productive punters in Wagner history and a member of the Seahawks’ 2012 and 2014 NEC championship teams, enters his first year on staff in the role of operations director.

At Wagner, Firestone is entrusted with the important function of coordinating a myriad of non-coaching aspects of the Seahawk football program, including budget, team travel, team meals, summer camps and

housing program. Other duties include game day management as well as handling the coordination and planning of team events and special projects. In his role, Firestone interfaces with the college’s faculty and staff as well as the athletic department’s facilities, marketing and media relations offices. A 2015 Wagner graduate, the Mercersburg, PA native, who began his collegiate career at Penn State, was a Second-Team All-NEC punter in both 2013 and 2014. For his career, Firestone punted the ball 168 times with a 37.9 yard average, with a long of 57 yards recorded at FIU (9/6/15).For his career, he had 48 punts downed inside the opponents’ 20-yard line, 27 that were fair caught and another 18 that went into the end zone for touchbacks. Firestone, who earned his degree while majoring in mathematics, was a three-time member of the NEC Academic Honor Roll.

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Steven Funk enters his first season as equipment manager for the Seahawk football program, having served for three years as an undergraduate student assistant at Randolph-Macon College. Funk played football at Randolph-Macon before suffering a career-ending injury. He recently coached the tight ends and H-backs for the Yellow Jackets during spring ball. Last season, he assisted with the defensive

coaching staff and more specifically, mentored the defensive line. As a player, Funk contributed to the offensive scout team and competed for playing time as a freshman. During his first year as a student assistant he worked as a video coordinator, filming all of the practices and games. Funk’s responsibilities grew into his junior year when he was brought back to the sidelines to mentor the offensive line.

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Brian Tracz became Wagner’s strength and conditioning director in May, 2014 following a one-year stint on the strength staff at Elon University. Prior to his arrival at Elon, Tracz served as director of human performance at New Mexico Military Institute where he coordinated and implemented strength and conditioning programs for the football and eight other programs. His time at New Mexico Military Institute followed a five-year tenure at The Citadel, where

he assisted nine varsity teams. A 2008 graduate of Fordham, Tracz earned a bachelor’s degree in business administration with a concentration in finance. While at Fordham, Tracz was a two-year letter-winner as a defensive lineman after transferring from Indiana University. His play helped Fordham earn the 2007 Patriot League title and a berth in the FCS Playoffs. Tracz was awarded his master’s degree in health, exercise and sport science from The Citadel in 2011. His professional certifications include the NSCA’s certified strength and conditioning specialist (CSCS), the Certified Sports Performance Coach through United States Weightlifting (USAW), and the Certified Level 1 Movement Specialist, Functional Movement Screen (FMS). He is also a certified CPR/AED Professional Rescuer.

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East Rutherford, NJ – Wagner was picked fourth in the 2015 Northeast Conference (NEC) Preseason Coaches Poll, while fifth-year defensive tackle Al Page (Bronx, NY/Columbus/Rut-gers), senior tight end Ryan Owens (gainesville, MY/Letch-worth), and junior offensive lineman Matt Diaz (Edison, NJ/Edison/Milford Academy), were named to the 27-man 2015 Preseason All-NEC Team, the league office announced today at the first annual #NECFB Social Media Day today at MetLife Sta-dium.

Bryant was picked as the NEC preseason favorite. One of three teams to receive at least one first-place vote, the Bulldogs collect-ed four top nods en-route to earning the moniker of “preseason favorite” for the first time in their history as a NEC member. Duquesne, which earned the top spot on one of the seven ballots, finished second in the annual predicted order-of-finish. Meanwhile, two-time defending NEC champion Sacred Heart, which secured the remaining two first-place votes, found itself in third place when the survey results were tallied.

Wagner, which has earned a share of the NEC crown twice in the last three years, took fourth place in the poll ahead of Saint Francis U. Central Connecticut and Robert Morris, each of whom welcomed new head coaches prior to the 2014 campaign, rounded out the preseason poll results in sixth and seventh, respectively.

Led by first-year head coach Jason Houghtaling, the Green & White open the 2015 season on September 5 at FBS-member Rice with kickoff set for 3:30 p.m. EST. The Seahawks are looking to return seven offensive and five defensive starters from a team that went 7-4 with a 5-1 league mark in sharing 2014 NEC regular season championship honors with Sacred Heart. A powerful athlete and an impressive physical specimen at 6-2, 295, Page was one of four NEC players recently named to the 2015 STATS FCS Preseason All-America Third Team. In his first season as a Seahawk after transferring from Rutgers, Page a huge impact, while earning First-Team All-NEC honors. He played an integral role on a defensive unit that led the NEC in a host of categories while also ranking in the NCAA Top 10 in three major categories – Rushing Defense, No. 2 (83.1), Total Defense, No. 6 (281.3) and Scoring Defense, No. 10 (18.0).

For the season, Page amassed 45 tackles, including 29 solo stops, and 18 tackles for loss (No. 4 in NEC) which went for minus 46 yards and was equally disruptive against the run as he was the pass, recording three sacks and six quarterback hurries.

The 6-4, 235-pound Owens is an explosive, athletic tight end who combines outstanding size with good hands, quickness and agility. The upstate New York native enters the 2015 season with 24 career receptions for 233 yards (9.7 average) and two touchdowns in 22 games. A member of the 2014 NEC Fall All-Academic Honor Roll, Owens recorded career highs with 15 receptions for 154 yards and two touchdowns last season, and had a career-high four catches for 29 yards at Monmouth (9/13).

In the season-ending 23-20 win at Bryant, which clinched a share of the NEC regular sea-son title for the Seahawks, he had three receptions for a career-high 35 yards and a touch-down, a 10-yard third-quarter score which staked the Seahawks to a 13-0 lead. He also had an 18-yard TD grab at Lafayette (9/27).

For the second straight season in 2015, Diaz is expected to be a leader up front, anchoring the left tackle spot for the green & White. At 6-6, 290 pounds, he is a mobile and talented offensive lineman who boasts a wealth of explosion at the point of attack, in addition to his tremendous size. Agile and athletic, Diaz also possesses quick feet which allow him to use his wide body to prevent defensive linemen from entering the backfield. Although it has proven to have value over the years, the preseason poll hasn’t always been the best indicator of the final NEC standings. One year ago, Sacred Heart became the first preseason favorite in NEC History to go on and secure the league’s automatic bid to the FCS playoffs. Meanwhile, Wagner and Bryant both finished in the lower half of last year’s preseason rankings, but were two of the last three teams left standings in the title hunt.The poll results have been turned upside more than once in recent years. In 2012, Wagner ascended from a seventh-place preseason ranking and into the National Top 25 at the year’s end. One year after Wagner defied preseason expectations to win a conference crown, Sacred Heart achieved the feat. The 2013 coaches’ poll pegged the Pioneers for seventh, but Mark Nofri’s bunch enjoyed a 10-win season while securing the program’s second league title in 2015.

2015 all-nec pre-season team

#NeCfBPreseason Poll results1. Bryant (4)2. Duquesne (1)3. Sacred Heart (2)4. WAGNer5. Saint Francis U6. Central Connecticut6. Robert Morris

First place votes in parentheses ().

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#38 John AcquavivaPosition: dBHeight: 6-0Weight: 185Class: SophomoreHometown: kinnelon, NJHigh School: don Bosco Prep

#36 Nour AlyPosition: WrHeight: 5-11Weight: 180Class: JuniorHometown: North Caldwell, NJHigh School: West essex

#7 Chris AndrewsPosition: QBHeight: 6-1Weight: 225Class: SeniorHometown: Queens, NyHigh School: St. Joseph’s (Montvale)NJ/Valley forge Military Academy (PA)

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John Acquaviva will provide depth to the Seahawk secondary while looking to make an impact on special teams as a sophomore in 2015.

2014: Competed in JV football ... Member of 2014 NEC Fall All-Academic Honor Roll.

Before Wagner: A tough and versatile defensive back that arrives on grymes Hill from a nationally-renowned Don Bosco Prep program in New Jersey … Played cornerback, strong safety, and was a special team specialist … Third-ranked cornerback coming out of New Jersey in 2013 according to maxpreps.com.

Nour Aly is a veteran who will provide depth at the wide receiver position and potentially on special teams.

2014: Competed in JV football ... Caught two passes for 54 yards and a touchdown in the 2014 green & White game ... Was on receiving end of a well-thrown 36-yard score from qB Ryan Bennett, in addition to making an 18-yard grab.

2013: Competed in JV football.

Before Wagner: A standout wide receiver and defensive back at West Essex High School … Led his team to an 8-2 record and a perfect 7-0 league record during his senior year where he caught 35 passes for 638 yards and seven touchdowns … Also a key member of the school’s basketball team.

Chris Andrews is an athletic, left-handed quarterback who has appeared in 17 games with eight starts over the past two seasons ... Displays excellent mobility, poise and a soft touch on his passes ... Versatile and athletic performer … particularly dangerous when rolling out to his left where he is a threat on the perimeter to pass or run the ball. 2014: Saw action in nine games while gaining the start in the final five games of the season, leading the Seahawks to a 4-1 record during this stretch … In addition to ranking No. 2 on the team with 368 rushing yards, he completed 51-of-121 passed (42.1%) with three touchdowns and three interceptions … Rushed for 60 yards or more on five occasions, topped by a 17-carry, 84-yard, two-touchdown effort in the 20-10 win at Central Connecticut (10/25) …. Came off the bench to throw for a career-high 165 yards on 9-of-17 passing, including a long completion of 47 yards, in a wild 46-39 double-overtime comeback victory over Saint Francis U (10/11) … Capped the season with 212 yards of total offense (140 passing, 72 rushing) in a 23-20 comeback win at Bryant that clinched a share of the 2014 NEC crown with Sacred Heart … Completed 10-of-22 passes and accounted for another 72 on the ground on 15 carries vs. the Bulldogs … Combination of deft passing and elusive, hard running keyed a clutch 65-yard, nine-play, game-winning drive, which allowed Wagner to overcome a 20-16 deficit vs. the Bulldogs with 44 seconds left to play … Completed passes of 20 and four yards while ripping off runs of 15, 13 and 10 yards during the final possession … 10-yard sprint set the offense up in a first-and-goal situation at the Bryant 3-yard line with under 1:00 left .. This effort vs. Bryant earned him NEC Offensive Player of the Week honors.

2013: Played in eight games in 2013 while gaining starting assignments in three … Had a passer efficiency rating of 91.6 for the season … Threw for a season-high 223 yards and three touchdowns, in addition to rushing for 46 yards against Bryant (9/28) … Rushed for a season-high 127 yards while passing for 63 yards to key 10-7 victory at Saint Francis U. (11/16) in season finale …For the season, completed 32-of-75 passes for 375 yards, four touchdowns and four interceptions … Was the Seahawks’ third-leading rusher on the season with 227 yards on 73 attempts with a long run of 36 yards.

2012: Enrolled at Wagner in January, 2012 and took part in spring practice.

Before Wagner: Began his career at St. Joseph’s Regional HS of Montvale, NJ, traditionally one of the top programs in the state, before prepping a year at Valley Forge Military Academy ... Honor Roll student.

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#99 daevonte BarnettPosition: dLHeight: 6-4Weight: 280Class: 5th-year SeniorHometown: riviera Beach, fLHigh School: William T. dwyer

#54 kishon BanksPosition: LBHeight: 6-2Weight: 235Class: SophomoreHometown: Pennsauken, NJHigh School: Paul VI

John Appiah was a member of the 2011 Seahawk team before transferring to Nassau CC in garden City, NY where he competed on the football team in 2012 and 2013 … He is a physical, stout player who played fullback and linebacker before being shifted to defensive end.

2014: Did not see any game action.

2013: At Nassau Community College, credited with 13 tackles (8 solo), three tackles for loss, one fumble recovery.

2012: At Nassau Community College, credited with 18 tackles (13 solo), three tackles for loss and one interception.

2011: Did not see game action.

Before Wagner: Played for Coach Bob kearns at Cardinal McCarrick HS … Earned First-Team All-Area, All-Division and All-Conference honors … Was a standout on the hardwood, leading the Eagles to Non-Public B State Tournament … In the spring, he starred on the track & field team where he placed third in the 2011 Greater Middlesex Conference Championships in the shot put.

#26 John AppiahPosition: deHeight: 6-0Weight: 250Class: SeniorHometown: franklin, NJHigh School: Cardinal McCarrick

Daevonte Barnett is a strong, battle-tested interior defensive lineman who has registered 70 tackles while seeing action in 35 games during his productive Seahawk career… Is primed for a big 2015 season as a fifth-year senior. 2014: Saw action in all 11 games, recording 14 tackles with six of the solo variety …. Also credited with four tackles for loss (minus 13 yards), two quarterback hurries, one pass breakup and one forced fumble …. Recorded co-season-high three tackles (two solo, one assisted) vs. Duquesne (11/15), including one tackle for loss (minus five yards) … Also had three-tackle game (two solo, one assisted) with one tackle for loss (minus three yards) vs. Saint Francis U (10/11).

2013: Played in all 11 games for the Seahawks … Recorded 22 tackles and one sack on the year … Credited with multiple tackles in seven games. Registered season-high four stops on three different occasions - against georgetown (8/31), Delaware (9/21), and Duquesne (10/11) … Also contributed an eight-year sack vs. georgetown.

2012: Recorded 34 tackles with 2.5 sacks while starting seven of 13 games for the NEC Champion Seahawks .. Selected to the 2012 College Sports Journal NCAA Football Championship Subdivision (FCS) All-Freshman team .. A nose tackle in Wagner’s aggressive 3-4 defense, was one of 63 players chosen to the FCS All-Freshman team … Credited with multiple tackles in six games, including back –to-back five tackle games against Holy Cross (11/10) and Duquesne (11/17) … Against Holy Cross (11/10) he also had 1.5 sacks, and a forced fumble … Tallied a career high six stops in the win at St. Francis (10/20)

2011: Did not see any game action.

Before Wagner: Played for Coach Jack Daniels at William T. Dwyer High School ... Tremendous two-way lineman who made his presence felt in every game he played ball programs

kishon Banks is very strong athlete who runs well ... Coming off of a productive spring campaign and will look to vie for a spot at linebacker and on special teams in 2015.

2014: Did not see any game action.

Before Wagner: Athletic, active and aggressive linebacker who helped lead Paul VI of Haddonfield, NJ, a perennial South Jersey power, to a 7-3 record in 2013 … Widely-recruited student-athlete who doubled as an offensive threat from his tight end position where he was effective as both a pass catcher and a blocker.

John Aubel is coming off of a productive 2014 campaign where he developed into a solid, dependable defensive end … A converted linebacker ... Effective against the run and quick off the edge which allows him to make plays in the backfield … Began his collegiate career at FBS member Buffalo.

2014: Saw action in all 11 games while gaining starts in six contests, recording 15 tackles, including eight solo stops …. Sixth on the team with nine tackles for loss which went for minus 28 yards … Credited with two sacks for minus 13 yards and three quarterback hurries … One of those hurries came at Central Connecticut (10/25) when he hit the CCSU qB as he released the ball, which fellow linebacker greg Hilliard plucked out of the air and returned 23 yards, setting up a Seahawk field goal … Had career-high four tackles, all solo, and three tackles for loss (minus 13 yards) at Lafayette (9/27) … Amassed two or more tackles in four games.

2013: Saw action in four games for the Seahawks, primarily on special teams ... Credited with one fumble recovery.

Before Wagner: A transfer from the University at Buffalo … Recorded two sacks in Buffalo’s 2013 Spring game … Attended Nassau Community College following his 2011 high school graduation where he also played tight end… Led Islip High School to a 9-2 record his senior year as a stalwart of the offensive and defensive lines.

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#51 John AubelPosition: deHeight: 6-03Weight: 250Class: 5th year SeniorHometown: Islip, NyHigh School: Islip/U. at Buffalo

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Jordan Baskerville made his presence felt on a number of occasions as a true freshman along the Seahawk defensive line in 2014 and is expected to have an expanded role this season … Extremely quick off the ball and boasts tremendous balance and agility. 2014: Recorded nine tackles with three solo stops … Delivered a career-high four-tackle effort vs. NEC co-champion Sacred Heart (11/1) … Also came up with a blocked field goal that day vs. the Pioneers … Made a tremendous individual effort a week earlier at Central Connecticut (10/25) when he blasted up the middle to block a punt which he then scooped up and returned 16 yards … This play, which occurred deep in Blue Devil territory, set up a touchdown that helped lead to a 20-10 Seahawk win … Mid-year transfer from Milford Academy in Berlin, NY, who took part in Spring Practice 2014.

Before Wagner: Strong, active and aggressive run-stopper … Recorded 48 tackles, including 22 solo stops and seven tackles for loss … Also recorded three caused fumbles, three sacks and one fumble recovery …First-Team All-State selection at James I. O’Neill HS as a senior ... Led O’Neill to a pair of Section 9 Class C Championships prior to prepping a year at Milford Academy.

Ryan Bennett is expected to supply depth to the Seahawk quarterback position ... Versatile performer who also worked as a defensive back during his career.

2014: Competed in JV football.

2013: Competed in JV football.

Before Wagner: Two- year starter at Hanover High School … Earned Patriot-Fisher League All-Scholastic honors his senior year … Was described as “One of the most fun quarterbacks to watch from small Massachusetts High schools” by ESPN Boston’s John Botelho.

Matt Barnett is a proven and experienced inside linebacker who is coming off of a 25-tackle season in 2014 … With 30 career games under his belt, is again expected to provide productivity at linebacker as well as on special teams as a senior in 2015. 2014: Saw action in all 11 games, recording 25 total tackles, highlighted by 17 solo stops …. Credited with seven tackles for loss for minus 30 yards, including two sacks (minus 20 yards) …. Also came up with one fumble recovery, one forced fumble and one quarterback hurry … Registered career-high five tackles (four solo) at FIU (9/6) … Recorded four-tackle games at Lafayette (9/27) and at Central Connecticut (10/25) … Made three tackles at Monmouth (9/13) and at Robert Morris (11/8) … Delivered sensational individual effort at georgetown (8/30) when he knifed through to record an 11-yard sack and force a fumble which he returned three yards.

2013: Played in nine games for the Seahawks, mainly on special teams ... Credited with five tackles …Switched to linebacker during Spring Practice 2013af ter playing fullback as a true freshman in 2012 2012: Played in 10 games his freshman season with the Seahawks, seeing time primarily on special teams where he delivered several crunching hits in coverage.

Before Wagner: Played for head coach John Doherty at Paul VI High School ... One of South Jersey’s top prospects.

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#34 Matt Barnett Position: LBHeight: 6-1Weight: 235Class: SeniorHometown: Washington Township, NJHigh School: Paul VI

#73 Nazir BarnettPosition: OLHeight: 6-4Weight: 290Class: SeniorHometown: Union, NJ

Nazir Barnett is an experienced performer who brings excellent size, footwork and quickness to the Seahawk offensive line ... Extremely agile, runs well, and is a big, long athlete who displays excellent instincts.

2014: Was limited two action in two early-season games, at georgetown (8/30) and at FIU (9/6) before being sidelined for the rest of the season with a leg injury,

2013: Saw action in 10 games in his second year for the Seahawks.

2012: Did not see any game action.

Before Wagner: Earned First-Team All-Union County and Third-Team All-group IV honors by the Star-Ledger … Watchung Division Second-Team All-Conference selection … Had the distinction of being named his high school’s “Lineman of the Year”… Standout two-way lineman who projects as a defensive lineman at the collegiate level … Excelled at defensive tackle and defensive end as well as offensive tackle and tight end … Well-rounded student-athlete who drew interest from several FBS schools including all three major service academies … Played for head coach Brian Sheridan at Union High School.

#98 Jordan Baskerville Position: dLHeight: 6-2Weight: 265Class: Sophomore Hometown: West Point, NyHigh School: James L. O’Neill/Milford

#16 ryan BennettPosition: QBHeight: 6-1Weight: 200Class: JuniorHometown: Hanover, MAHigh School: Hanover

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Jack Blatchford possesses excellent size and is expected to provide depth along the Seahawk offensive line in 2015.

2014: Competed in JV Football ... Member of 2014 NEC Fall All-Academic Honor Roll.

Before Wagner: Was an intimidating presence on the offensive line, both at the high school and prep school level, due to his size and aggressive demeanor on the field … Was the recipient of the Unsung Hero Award for Varsity Football at Loomis Chaffee where he was also a member of the honor roll.

Bruce Brittingham is a seasoned veteran who being tremendous size and aggressiveness to the Seahawk secondary … Dynamic and explosive athlete who has recorded 33 tackles during his 21-game career. 2014: Saw action in all 11 games at both safety as well as on special teams … 11 of his 14 tackles were of the solo variety … Registered a season-high five tackles, highlighted by four solo stops, at Robert Morris (11/8) … Also had a three-tackle game (two solo, one assisted) at FIU (9/6).

2013: Saw action in eight games for the Seahawks, recording 19 tackles on the year … Had four games in which he had multiple tackles … Registered a career-high nine tackles against Central Connecticut State (11/2).

2012: Played in two early-season games on special teams.

Before Wagner: Extremely versatile performer who excelled in the defensive secondary, at wide receiver and as a running back throughout his scholastic career … Earned Second-Team Pottstown Mercury honors at running back Honorable Mention honors at linebacker … Once scored five touchdowns in a game … Four-year varsity letterwinner … Played football for head coach Tom Calvario at The Perkiomen School in Pennsburg, PA

Wayne Brown is a speedy halfback who will look to add depth to the Seahawks’ stable of ball-carriers in 2015 and may be uti-lized as a kickoff returner as well.

2014: Did not see any game action as he rehabbed a leg injury ... Showed good burst in rushing for 34 yards on five carries while grabbing three receptions out of the backfield for 27 yards in the green & White game in April.

2013: Saw action in five games ... A mid-year transfer who en-rolled at Wagner in Spring, 2013 and took part in all of the spring practice sessions and the green & White game.

Before Wagner: Played for Coach Jack Daniels at William T. Dwyer High School ... Helped lead his powerful high school team to a 13-1 record and a No. 20 ranking in the final Florida High School Football Poll … Hails from the same high school as current Seahawk defensive tackle Daevonte Barnett.

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kendle Bramble is a powerful athlete with a large frame who will vie for a spot in the Seahawk two-deep up front in 2015 ... Agile and athletic, he has seen time at both offensive and defensive line during his Seahawk career.

2014: Saw action in eight games at defensive line for the Seahawks ... Credited with five tackles on the season, including two tackles for loss (minus seven yards) ... Recorded two soloo stops against FIU (9/6) and at Robert Morris (11/8).

2013: Did not see any game action.

Before Wagner: Led the Bruins to a 6-3 record in his senior season … Productive two-way lineman … Named to MSgVarsity’s Long Island Top-100 Player List … Named First-Team All-Nassau County by Newsday … Served as team captain ... Also a standout on the track & field team where he excelled in the shot put and discus.

#29 Bruce BrittinghamPosition: dBHeight: 6-1Weight: 200Class: SeniorHometown: Trenton, NJHigh School: Perkiomen School

#63 Jack Blatchford Position: OLHeight: 6-6Weight: 295Class: Sophomore Hometown: Newton, MAHigh School: Loomis (Chaffee, CT)

#55 kendle BramblePosition: OLHeight: 6-4Weight: 270Class: JuniorHometown: freeport, NyHigh School: Baldwin

#10 Wayne BrownPosition: rBHeight: 5-10Weight: 185Class: JuniorHometown: West Palm Beach, fLHigh School: William T. dwyer

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kai Bryant is a dynamic, quick and shifty athlete back with excellent top end speed who was moved moved from running back to wide receiver prior to the 2014 season .. Will look to add depth to the Seahawk wide receiver corps in 2015 and may also be in the mix on return units.

2014: Competed in JV Football.

2013: Competed in JV Football.

Before Wagner: Proved to be an elusive target for defenders due throughout his high school career, in part, to his low to the ground running style … Explosive when turning the corner … Transferred from Nazareth HS following his junior year … A product of the same grand Street Wolves program that produced former Wagner All-NEC DB and NFL free agent Jeremiah Brown.

Anthony Carrington is one of the NEC’s top returning wide receivers who the Seahawks will look to rely on heavily in 2015 as a fifth-year senior. This smooth-striding Jersey Shore native enjoyed a breakout season during Wagner’s 2012 NEC title run, leading the Seahawks with 491 receiving yards while snaring 27 receptions, which ranked second on the team. After finishing second on the 2013 team in both receiving yards (250) and receptions (25), Carrington was limited to three games of action in 2014 due to a leg injury … This deep threat enters the 2015 season with 63 career receptions, 882 career receiving yards and six touchdowns. 2014: Expected to again play an integral role for the Seahawks, he saw action in the first three games of the season - at Georgetown (8/20), at FIU (9/6) and at Monmouth (9/13) - before being sidelined for the remainder of the season with a leg injury … In those three games, had eight receptions for 105 yards, a whopping 26.2 yards per catch average, which was buoyed by a 55-yard grab at FIU (9/6) … Wound up with three receptions for 63 yards vs. the Panthers … Snared a 20-yard touchdown reception over the middle in helping the Seahawks record a 21-3 win at georgetown (8/30) in the season opener.

2013: Saw action in all 11 games, snaring 25 passes for 250 yards, an average of 10.0 yards per reception … … Corralled a career-high seven catches for 69 yards on seven catches against Robert Morris (10/26) … Had five receptions for 33 yards in the season-opening win over georgetown (8/31) and three catches for 46 yards and a touchdown against Bryant (9/28) … Caught at least one pass in 10 of 11 games on the season.

2012: Started all 13 games, leading the Seahawks in receiving yards and receiving touchdowns with 491 and four, respectively, on 27 receptions … Brought down three passes for a career high 89 yards and a touchdown in the Seahawks’ 31-21 triumph over Bryant (9/29) … Recorded a career-long 88 yard reception for a touchdown in the 30-0 shutout of No. 19 Albany (11/3) … Caught at least one pass in all 13 games, topped by a season-high four receptions in the second round NCAA FCS contest at Eastern Washington (12/1). 2011: Appeared in seven games during his freshman season … Finished the year with three receptions for 36 yards … Hauled in a career-long 14-yard pass at Cornell (10/1) … Recorded a 12-yard completion at Duquesne (10/22) … Caught one pass for 10 yards in the 38-17 win at Robert Morris (11/12).

Before Wagner: A versatile athlete for Coach Chip Labarca at Toms River North High School ... Missed most of his junior season with a broken leg while playing at Lakewood High School before transferring back to Toms River North as a senior ... Named to the Asbury Park Press All-Ocean County and All-Shore Teams ... Standout as both a wide receiver and defensive back ... A dynamic performer who was also a standout on the basketball team.

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Frank Calcutta is an aggressive linebacker who expected to add depth to the Seahwk linebacker corps while also competing for playing time on special teams.

2014: Competed in JV Football ... Member of 2014 NEC Fall All-Academic Honor Roll.

Before Wagner: Local product who was a bruising two-way standout at both running back and linebacker throughout his highly-productive and durable high school career … As a senior in 2013, he produced 1,078 rushing yards and 12 rushing touchdowns.

#46 frank CalcuttaPosition: LBHeight: 5-11Weight: 215Class: SophomoreHometown: Staten Island, NyHigh School: St. Joseph’s By the Sea

#46 kai Bryant Position: rBHeight: 5-5Weight: 155Class: JuniorHometown: Brooklyn, NyHigh School: Grand Street Campus

#86 Anthony CarringtonPosition: WrHeight: 6-2Weight: 205Class: 5th-year SeniorHometown: Toms river, NJHigh School: Toms river North

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#84 Carlos CarvajalPosition: TeHeight: 6-3Weight: 245Class: r-Jr.Hometown: Hialeah, fLHigh School: Hialeah/Milford/Purdue

#81 Jason ClasPosition: TeHeight: 6-2Weight: 225Class: SophomoreHometown: delmar, NyHigh School: Bethlehem Central

#65 Joachim ChristensenPosition: OLHeight: 6-4Weight: 295Class: JuniorHometown: Broendby, denmarkHigh School: Noerre Gymnasium

#25 Aqeel danielsPosition: WrHeight: 5-8Weight: 170Class: SophomoreHometown: edison, NJHigh School: edison

Carlos Carvajal is a strong, athletic tight end with great size who transferred to Wagner after spending three seasons with the Purdue Boilermakers of the Big 10.

Before Wagner: Saw action in two games on special teams during the 2013 season for Purdue … A four-star prospect by rivals.com who originally signed with Purdue in May 2011, before spending the season at Milford Academy in New York ... Following his junior season at Hialeah High School, was ranked as the No. 28 tight end recruit in the nation by ESPN.com and a three-star prospect by both rivals.com and scout.com following the 2010 season at Hialeah High School.

Jason Clas is expected to add depth to the Seahawk tight end unit after openeing eyes during the 2015 green & White game when he demonstrated solid route-running with soft hands on three receptions for 36 yards.

2014: Competed in JV Football ... Member of 2014 NEC Fall All-Academic Honor Roll.

Before Wagner: Rushed for more than 800 yards and nine touchdowns as a running back while also starring at defensive end … Versatile athlete who also played tight end, which is the position he projects to play in college … Also a standout on the hardwood for Bethlehem Central.

Joachim Christensen is native of Denmark who is expected to add depth to the Seahawk offensive line unit in 2015 as he continues to indoctrinate himself to the United States and the American game ... Possessing excellent size, is expected to compete for playing time at center.

2014: Competed in JV Football. 2013: Competed in JV Football. Before Wagner: Played with the Søllerød gold Diggers of the European Federation of American Football … Possesses excellent speed for a player of his size along with a strong work ethic … One of two Danes on the 2014 Seahawk roster, along with sophomore linebacker kristian Wredstrom.

Aqeel Daniels is expected to add depth to the Seahawk wide receiver corps after beginning his career at running back.

2014: Competed in JV Football ... Member of 2014 NEC Fall All-Academic Honor Roll.

Before Wagner: A shifty running back with breakaway speed, he amassed 1,803 yards rushing and 17 touchdowns during his three years at the varsity level in high school … Also excelled in the defensive backfield for the Eagles.

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# 37 Lucas DePofiPosition: fBHeight: 6-0Weight: 235Class: SophomoreHometown: endicott, NyHigh School: Union-endicott

#70 Matt diazPosition: OLHeight: 6-6Weight: 290Class: JuniorHometown: edison, NJHigh School: edison

#45 Maurice diawaraPosition: dLHeight: 6-2Weight: 250Class: SophomoreHometown: Lakewood, NJHigh School: Lakewood

#53 dean dugganPosition: LBHeight: 6-0Weight: 225Class: SophomoreHometown: Long Beach, CAHigh School: Milikan

#30 Michael fawehinmiPosition: dBHeight: 5-9Weight: 180Class: SophomoreHometown: danvers, MA High School: St. John’s Prep

Lucas DePofi is a powerfully-built athlete who is expected to supply depth to the Seahawk fullback unit while also competing for playing time on special teams in 2015.

2014: Competed in JV Football ... Member of 2014 NEC Fall All-Academic Honor Roll.

Before Wagner: Excelled at both fullback and linebacker throughout his scholastic career … Helped lead the Tigers to an 8-4 record and to the state semifinals during his senior season in 2013 … First-Team All-Conference selected … Named Defensive MVP ... Hails from tradition-rich high school program and is former teammate of current Seahawk Caleb Scepaniak … Followed in footsteps of his two older brothers who previously starred at Union-Endicott … Honor Roll student … Also a standout wrestler, where he claimed the 2013 Section 4 Championship in the 220-pound weight class as a junior.

A member of the 2015 All-NEC Preseason Team, Matt Diaz is a mobile, talented, young prospect who boasts tremendous size and explosive at the point of attack which allowed him to earn a starting spot on the Seahawk offensive line in 2014. He is also agile, athletic and his quick feet allow him to use his wide body to prevent defensive linemen from entering the backfield.

2014: Started all 11 games at left tackle.

2013: Did not see any game action .. A mid-year transfer who enrolled at Wagner in Spring, 2013 and took part in all of the spring practice sessions and the green & White game, Before Wagner: Standout two-way tackle for Edison HS who projects as an offensive lineman for the Seahawks … Earned All-greater Middlesex Conference honors by the Home News Tribune … … Honed his skills while gaining strength during a productive prep school year spent at Milford Academy.

Maurice Diawara arrived at Wagner as a highly-touted linebacker but was converted to defenisve line after adding 25 pounds to his frame ... Is expected to add depth to the Seahawk defensive line unit in 2015.

2014: Did not see any game action.

Before Wagner: Had 55 tackles, 14 sacks, 10 pass break-ups and four forced fumbles at defensive end for a Piners team that won its first state playoff game since 1986 ... A Shore Sports Network Third-Team selection and an All-Class B South pick by the coaches … Nicknamed “Moe,” he was also a basketball standout as the starting point guard for Shore Conference Tournament championship team.

Dean Duggan is expected to add depth to the Seahawk linebacker corps in 2015 while also competing for playing time on special teams.

2014: Competed in JV Football ... Member of 2014 NEC Fall All-Academic Honor Roll.

Before Wagner: During his three years on the varsity squad as a quarterback he threw for 1,380 yards and 10 touchdowns ... Excelled in football and baseball at the high school level but ultimately decided to concentrate solely on the football field.

Will supply depth to the Seahawk secondary.

2014: Competed in JV Football.

Before Wagner: A speed merchant who is a very versatile performer, equally adept at running back and cornerback … Helped lead the St. John’s Prep Eagles to a sparkling 11-1 record in his senior season of 2012.

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#44 Jesse flahertyPosition: dBHeight: 6-1Weight: 200Class: So. Hometown: Oceanport, NJHigh School: red Bank Catholic/Peddie

#15 keith fosterPosition: WrHeight: 6-3Weight: 200Class: JuniorHometown: Newark, NJHigh School: Weequahic/Milford

#33 Stephon font-ToomerPosition: LBHeight: 6-1Weight: 240Class: SeniorHometown: Bethlehem, PAHigh School: Liberty

#74 eddie GarciaPosition: OLHeight: 6-2Weight: 295Class: JuniorHometown: Miami, fLHigh School: Christopher Columbus

Jesse Flaherty is a dynamic athlete who will look to earn playing time in 2015 in the Seahawk secondary and on special teams after converting from running back.

2014: Did not see any game action ... Member of 2014 NEC Fall All-Academic Honor Roll.

Before Wagner: At perennial prep power, Red Bank Catholic HS, he was team captain and a two-way starter for No. 5 team in the state of New Jersey as a senior ... Selected to the Academic All Shore Team and won the “golden Casey Award” at Red Bank Catholic ... Also team captain and leading scorer on the RBC basketball team ... .Spent a prep school year at Peddie where he led the Falcons to their first championship in 13 years ... Rushed for more than 1,000 yards and 13 TDs in only eight games while making All-State as a defensive back ... Is the nephew of Dallas Cowboys head coach Jason garrett.

Keith Foster is an explosive athlete with great size, who figures heavily in the Seahawks’ plans in 2015 ...Switched to wide receiver in the spring of 2014 after seeing playing time in the Seahawk secondary as a freshman in 2013.

2014: Scatched the surface of his vast potential with five catched for 86 yards, which computed to a team-high 17.2 yards per reception average ... Had one reception in five different games for the Seahawks with a career-long of 38 yards coming at FIU (9/6) ... Snared a 21-yard pass in the season opener at georgetown (8/30).

2013: Played in four games for the Seahawks in the defensive secondary and on special teams .., Credited with He recorded four tackles on the season … Entered Wagner as a mid-year transfer from Milford Academy and took part in Spring Practice 2013.

Before Wagner: Helped spark Weequahic HS of Newark to a 9-3 season in 2011 with 856 receiving yards and nine touchdowns after spending the previous three seasons at Newark West Side HS … Tremendously versatile performer who excelled at wide receiver, quarterback and defensive back … For his career, rushed for 956 yards and 10 touchdowns, threw for 2,188 yards and 21 touchdowns, had 12 touchdown receptions with 974 yards receiving … Also an outstanding basketball player where he was an explosive, high-scoring guard … Named Second-Team All-Essex County by the Star-Ledger … Participated in the The 34th annual North-South All-Star Football Classic in the summer of 2011 at kean University in Union, NJ … Drew interest from several FBS programs … Further developed his skill set during a prep year at Milford Academy.

Stephon Font-Toomer is one of the premier playmakers at his position in the NEC and is primed for a big senior season in 2015 … Came into his own last season by recording 46 tackles … Experienced, physical, and instinctive player … Extremely aggressive and hard-hitting tackler, known for his punishing hits … An Arts Administration major with an eye towards a career in theatre and/or television production …. In the spring of 2015, he performed in the Wagner Theatre Department’s production of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s “CATS.” 2014: finished fourth on the team in tackles with 46, highlighted by 33 solo stops … Also fourth on the team in tackles for loss, with 10 (minus 36 yards) … Tied for team-high honors with four sacks (minus 17 yards) … Credited with five quarterback hurries, one pass breakups and one forced fumble … Recorded career-high eight tackles (four solo) at Central Connecticut (10/25) …. Had a six-tackle performance, all solo, at FIU (9/6), and five-tackle games vs. Duquesne (11/15) and at Bryant (11/22) … Registered a pair of sacks at Robert Morris (11/8). 2013: Played in seven games for the Seahawks, recording 14 tackles … Had a season-high six tackles and a sack for a loss of seven yards at Syracuse (9/14).

2012: Appeared in 12 games during his freshman year, recording five tackles on the season for the NEC champions.

Before Wagner: A bruising, physical two-way standout who starred at both linebacker and fullback … As a senior, he totaled 72 tackles (54 solo) and one sack as a senior … A deceptively quick athlete … Drew interest from several FBS programs … Selected First-Team All-Southeastern Pennsylvania by Scout.com.

Eddie garcia will vie for a starting spot along the Seahawk offensive line in 2015 ... Has the inside track on the starter at center.

2014: Saw action in seven games for the Seahawks with three starts.

2013: Competed in JV Football.

2012: Competed in JV Football.

Before Wagner: A versatile performer, who played offensive tackle, guard and center while also being a dominant defensive tackle at a tradition-rich program … State of Florida All State First-Team Offensive Selection following his senior year … Also received Honorable Mention for Miami-Helped lead the Explorers to their fifth straight District Championship as a senior … Served as a team captain as a senior …Played for head coach Chris Merritt at Columbus HS … Helped lead his team to the Sectional and Regional Championship …Was a starter in the prestigious Miami-Dade vs. South Florida All-Star game … Drew recruiting interest from several FBS schools.

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#31 Tiquan GarnerPosition: dBHeight: 5-9Weight: 165Class: JuniorHometown: Brookville, NyHigh School: Long Island Lutheran

#25 Isaiah GillsPosition: WrHeight: 6-4Weight: 220Class: JuniorHometown: Bel Air, MdHigh School: Harford Technical

Brian GehringPosition: QBHeight: 6-4Weight: 215Class: 5th-year SeniorHometown: Tigard, OrHigh School: Tigrd/Laney JC (CA)

Tiquan garner is expected to supply depth in the Seahawk secondary in 2015 after seeing his first career action last season.

2014: Saw action in seven games, primarily on special teams, and was credited with one tackle.

2013: Competed in JV Football.

Before Wagner: Excelled at running back and defensive back throughout his career … Explosive athlete … Ran for 1,118 yards on 88 carries, which computes to a gaudy 12.7 yards per carry average … Scored 19 touchdowns as a senior … Also recorded 19 .. Four-year starter who led the Crusaders to an undefeated season in 2012 … gained 245 yards and a career-high five touchdowns on 13 carries in win over great Neck North … Scored on runs of 74, 46, 29, 22 and 10 yards … Earned MVP as well All-Conference members … Also a standout guard on the Crusader basketball team.

Isaiah gills is a tall, physical wide receiver, who caught at least one pass in six different games for the Seahawks last year, headlined by a breakout game vs. Saint Francis U (10/11) when he caught seven passes for 152 yards … Figures heavily in Wagner’s 2015 offensive plans .. Has a penchant for leaping high to outduel defensive backs for the football. 2014: Ranked third on the team with 14 receptions and second with 240 receiving yards … His 17.1-yards per reception average ranked second on the team … Magnificent, career-high seven-catch, 152-yard effort, with a career-long reception of 47 yards, helped key the 46-39 double-overtime win over Saint Francis U (10/11) … Caught two passes for 54 yards, with a long of 39 yards, at Robert Morris (11/8) … Also credited with three tackles on special teams.

2013: Saw action in eight games, primarily on special teams … Worked his way into the wide receiver rotation as the season wore on … Caught the first two passes of his career, for 26 yards, vs. Monmouth (11/9) in week 10 … Also had one reception in the season finale the following week at Saint Francis U (11/16) … Came up with five special teams tackles on the season.

Before Wagner: Explosive athlete who drew interest from several FBS schools … Excelled at both wide receiver and defensive back … First-Team All-The Upper Chesapeake Bay Athletic Conference selection as an “athlete” for the Cobras in both his junior and senior seasons … Also tabbed All-Susquehanna Division each of the past two years … Spectacular on the hardwood as well … Averaged 15.7 points and 16.0 rebounds and 3.1 blocks while earning Maxpreps.com Player of the Year honors.

Brian gehring’s football career has ended due to a shoulder in injury. In his 10-game, two-year Seahawk career, he completed 103-of-190 passes (54.2%) for 1,105 yards, six touchdowns and seven interceptions and was credited with 200 net career rushing yards on 64 attempts.

2014: Started the first six games of the season before suffering a season-ending wrist injury in the wild 46-39, double-overtime win over Saint Francis U (10/11) … For the season, he completed 72-of-136 passes (52.9%) for 812 yards with six touchdowns and five interceptions … Earned a quarterback rating of 110.3 … Top statistical game came at Monmouth (9/13) when he completed 23-of-37 passes for 228 yards, all career highs … Threw a career-high three touchdown passes at Lafayette (9/27) … After factoring in minus 56 yards in sacks, was credited with 142 yards rushing on 46 attempts … Was an efficient 13-of-19 through the air for 163 yards and a touchdown in the 21-3 season-opening victory at georgetown (8/30) … Member of 2014 NEC Fall All-Academic Honor Roll. 2013: Completed 31-of-54 passes for 293 yards and two interceptions while seeing action in four games with two starts … Had a passer efficiency rating of 95.58 for the season … First career start came against Central Connecticut (11/2), where he completed 20-of-33 passes for 186 yards, all marks that finished the season as career highs … His 62-yard third-quarter TD run was also a career-long … Finished the Central Connecticut game with career-high 31 net rushing yards on seven attempts … The following week vs. Monmouth (11/9), saw his second-most extensive action of the season, completing 10-of-20 passes for 97 yards while rushing for 17 net yards on seven attempts … Member of 2013 NEC Fall All-Academic Honor Roll.

Before Wagner: Regarded as a good decision-maker and a durable athlete throughout his high school and junior college career.

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#97 Christan GorePosition: dLHeight: 6-1Weight: 290Class: Jr.Hometown: Macomb, MIHigh School: dakota/Western Michigan

#20 Najee HarrisPosition: LBHeight: 6-1Weight: 225Class: SeniorHometown: Norristown, PAHigh School: Norristown

#2 ralph GreenePosition: HBHeight: 5-7Weight: 170Class: 5th-year SeniorHometown: Tigard, OrHigh School: Tigard

#23 Tim HayesPosition: WrHeight: 5-10Weight: 190Class: JuniorHometown: Los Angeles, CAHigh School: Crespi Carmelite/Wyoming

Christan gore transferred to Wagner from FBS member Western Michigan before suffering a season-ending knee injury in 2014 preseason camp ... His size, speed and range make him a potentially disruptive force up front defensively for the Seahawks.

2014: Did not see any game action.

2013: Walk-on at Western Michigan and was member of defensive scout team … Did not see any game action.

Before Wagner: Helped lead the Cougars to the MAC Red Conference Championship as and District Champiosnhip as a senior in 2012 ... Named MVP of MAC Red Conference … First-Team All-Conference selection.

Najee Harris is a rangy, athletic linebacker who figures heavily in Wagner’s plans … An experienced, battle-tested performer who has registered 56 career tackles during his 18-game Seahawk career. 2014: Played in all 11 games with two starts … Ranked eighth on the team in tackles with 33, including 27 solo stops …. Credited with three tackles for loss (minus 17 yards) …. Also came up with one interception, one fumble recovery and two pass breakups … had season-high eight tackles, all solo, in the 26-0 win over Alderson Broaddus (10/4) … Had four-tackle games vs. Duquesne (11/15) and at Bryant (11/22) … Recorded at least one tackle in all 11 games and had six games where he accounted for three or more tackles. 2013: Recorded 23 tackles (14 solo) in the seven games the he played before sustaining a leg injury that sidelined him for the final four games of the season … Delivered a headline performance at Syracuse (9/14) where he came up with seven solo tackles … Registered career-high nine tackles the previous week vs. Merrimack (9/6) on five solo stops and four assisted … Had three-tackle game vs. Bryant (9/28).

2012: Competed in JV Football.

Before Wagner: A standout two-way performer who excelled as a defensive end a/nd tight end … Played for head coach Ernest Smith for Norristown HS … Amassed 87 tackles during a 10-

Ralph greene is a compact, explosive talent with quick feet and excellent change of direction skills who serves as dangerous component for the Seahawk offense as both a runner and as a receiver … The hard-charging, elusive and versatile greene has played an integral role as a runner and a receiver throughout his career … Enters his fifth year in 2015 with 35 career receptions for 420 yards (12.0 average) and 160 rushing yards on 50 carries (3.2 average). 2014: Caught 11 passes for 141 yards on the season … Most productive day came at Monmouth when he recorded career highs with five receptions for 69 yards, highlighted by a season-long 23-yard grab … Had three receptions for 38 yards with a long of 22 in the 21-3 season-opening victory over georgetown (8/30) … Snared two passes for 23 yards with a long of 12 yards in the 46-39, double-overtime win over Saint Francis U (10/11).

2013: Third on the team in both receptions (19) and receiving yards (222) … Fourth on the team in rushing with 76 yards on 15 carries … Played in all 11 games for the Seahawks … Posted career highs with four receptions (for 50 yards) vs. Central Connecticut (11/2) … Averaged 11.7 yards per catch and 5.1 yards per rush … Had career-long 46-yard reception vs. Bryant (9/28) which led to a two-catch, career-high 53-yard receiving day. 2012: Appeared in 12 games during his redshirt freshman season, starting in one … Had 35 rushes for 84 yards … Hauled in five receptions for 57 yards.

2011: Did not see any game action.

Before Wagner: Starred at Tigard HS for Coach Craig Ruecker.

Tim Hayes is a west coast product and a mid-year transfer who arrived on grymes Hill in February, 2015 after playing two seasons at the University of Wyoming ... Is competing for a starting spot in the Seahawk secondary.

Before Wagner: Brings 19 games of college football experience at the FBS level at Wyoming ... Credited with 36 tackles as a true freshman in 2013 and 10 stops as sophomore in 2014 ... At Crespi Carmelite HS, was a First-Team All-Sierra League running back in his senior season ... Led Crespi to an 8-2 record in 2012, while being named his team’s Most Valuable Player ... Had 32 carries for 485 yards and scored five touchdowns his senior season ... On defense, as a senior, credited with 45 tackles, intercepted four passes and had six pass breakups.

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#6 Greg HilliardPosition: LBHeight: 6-3Weight: 245Class: 5th-year SeniorHometown: Brockton, MAHigh School: Suffield Academy/UMass

#66 Carson HicksPosition: dLHeight: 6-2Weight: 260Class: SophomoreHometown: Syracuse, NyHigh School: Westhill

#12 kemani HowardPosition: dBHeight: 6-0Weight: 190Class: SophomoreHometown: rochester, NyHigh School: Wilson Magnet

#35 Naesean HowardPosition: dBHeight: 6-0Weight: 190Class: SophomoreHometown: Syracuse, Ny

Carson Hicks was a mid-year transfer who benefitted from taking part in 2014 Spring Practice with the Seahawks ... Expected to supply depth along the defensive line and perhaps on special teams as well.

2014: Competed in JV Football.

Before Wagner: Excelled as a nose tackle and center at Westhill HS … Originally signed a letter of intent with Miami University (OH) but never enrolled there … Versatile athlete who also played fullback and defensive end during his scholastic career … His father, William Hicks, is the longtime strength and conditioning coach for the Syracuse University football team.

Greg Hilliard is a bona fide postseason honors candidate and the leading returning tackler on the team … Transferred to Wagner from FBS member UMass following the Fall, 2012 semester and went on to finish fifth in tackles in his first season on Grymes Hill in 2013, and third last season … Strong, instinctive linebacker who runs well. 2014: Played in 10 games with nine starts … Recorded 48 tackles on the season, third on the team, with 21 solo stops … Third on the team in tackles for loss with 14 (minus 45 yards) …. Included in this figure are two sacks (minus 14 yards) … Equaled career high with eight tackles (six solo) in 23-13 win over Duquesne (11/15) … Had seven tackles at Monmouth (9/13) and vs. Saint Francis U (10/11) … Had at least two tackles in all 10 games that he played and at least five stops in five games … Recorded two interceptions on the season, which he returned for a combined 44 yards …. Credited with five pass breakups, five quarterback hurries, and one forced fumble … Recorded first career interception 20-10 win at Central Connecticut (10/25), which he returned 23 yards to set up a first-quarter field goal … Came up with his second career INT the following week vs. Sacred Heart (11/1), which he returned 22 yards. 2013: Played in all 11 games for while gaining the starting assignment in seven. … Accumulated 52 tackles (26 solo) and 2.5 sacks on the season … Recorded a career-high eight tackles against Bryant (9/28) … Registered seven tackles (six solo) at Syracuse (9/14), had a six-tackle effort vs. Merrimack (9/6) … Had five tackles and two sacks for minus 17 yards in the season-ending win at Saint Francis U (11/16) … Consistent performer who notched five or more tackles in seven games.

Before Wagner2012: (UMass): Played and started in three games ... Recorded eight tackles, including four solo stops … Registered 2.0 tackles for loss, one forced fumble, and a fumble recovery ... Set career highs with five tackles (three solo) and two tackles for loss, one forced and recovered fumble at Connecticut (8/30). 2011: (UMass) :In 2011, saw action in 10 games at outside linebacker and on special teams ... Made eight stops, including five solos ... Recorded two tackles against Richmond (10/29) and Villanova (11/5). Scholastic/Personal: Prepped one year at Suffield Academy after graduating from Brockton High School ... With Suffield in 2010, posted 28 tackles and 2.5 sacks with a fumble recovery ... On the offensive side of the ball, caught nine passes for 195 yards and two touchdowns as a tight end ... As a senior at Brockton in 2009, played tight end and defensive line for the Boxers ... Amassed 75 tackles and eight sacks ... On offense, had 12 catches for 300 yards ... Standout in track & field, holding the school record in the triple-jump ... Placed third in the triple jump (45 feet, 9 inches) at the New England Interscholastic Track and Field Championship in June, 2010.

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kemani Howard is a physically gifted defensive back who will look to add depth to the Seahawk secondary in 2015 and potentially on special teams as well.

2014: Did not see any game action.

Before Wagner: Standout two-way performer who projects as a cornerback on the collegiate level … Also starred at quarterback for the Wildcats … Extremely athletic and physical player … Actively recruited prospect who was regarded as one of the top players in the entire Upstate New York region … Had the distinction of being the first player to have committed to Wagner in the 2014 recruiting class.

Naesean Howard is a talented defensive back who will be looking to make an impact in the Seahawk secondary after transferring from FBS member Syracuse.

Before Wagner: Standout two-way high school performer who starred at running back and cornerback ... Rushed for 861 yards as a senior, with a high output of 229 yards vs. Fayetteville-Manlius HS.

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#22 James HowellPosition: dBHeight: 5-8Weight: 205Class: SeniorHometown: Brooklyn, NyHigh School: fort Hamilton

#9 deangelo JamesPosition: dBHeight: 5-10Weight: 170Class: fifth-year SeniorHometown: Miami, fLHigh School: American Senior

#49 Tim JacksonPosition: dLHeight: 6-0Weight: 260Class: JuniorHometown: riveria Beach, fLHigh School: dwyer

James Howell is a veteran defensive back who will lend experience and talent to the Seahawk secondary as a fifth-year senior in 2015 … Has registered 20 career tackles in 23 games during his Seahawk career.

2014: Saw action in eight games, registering six tackles on the year (three solo) … Recorded two tackles, both solo, in the 26-0 victory over Alderson Broaddus (10/4). 2013: Saw action in six games, recording 12 tackles with a career-high four stops coming at Syracuse (9/14) … Registered three tackles in the season-opening victory over georgetown (8/31) … Showcased his athleticism as a punt returner where he had seven returns for 39 yards (5.6) … Had a career-long 19-yard punt return vs. georgetown (8/31).

2012: Made nine appearances during his redshirt freshman season … Credited with two tackles on the season, with one each against Monmouth (9/15) and Central Connecticut (9/22).

2011: Did not see any game action.

Before Wagner: Four-year starter at Fort Hamilton in Brooklyn, NY for Coach Daniel Perez ... As a senior, helped lead the Tigers to a perfect 13-0 record and 2010 New York City Championship … One of the most dangerous punt returners in New York City ... Tremendously versatile performer who played wide receiver while also being featured on the punt and kickoff return units as well as at defensive back ... Tallied 92 tackles with four sacks ... Team captain in his senior season.

Deangelo James is a speed merchant and a natural playmaker with tremendous body control …. A sure tackler and one of one of the top returning cornerbacks in the NEC … A versatile athlete, he is also a dangerous kick returner who can impact the game in a variety of ways. 2014: Saw action in all 11 games, with nine starts … Credited with 28 tackles, including 22 solo stops and one tackle for loss … Registered two interceptions, which he returned for a combined 43 yards … Credited with four pass breakups, two forced fumbles and one blocked kick … Delivered season-high four tackles on three occasions, all Seahawk victories – at georgetown (8/30), vs. Saint Francis U (10/11) and at Bryant (11/22) … Recorded at least two tackles in 10 of the 11 games that he played … Picked off his first pass of the season, vs. Alderson Broaddus (10/4) and had a 43-yard interception return in the season-ending 23-20 win at Bryant (11/22), which clinched a share of the NEC regular season title … Had 10 kickoff returns for 255 yards, both team highs, with a long of 49 …. His 25.5-yard kickoff return average was second on the team, topped only by Otis Wright’s 26.7 average.

2013: Turned in a game-changing play in the season opener vs. georgetown (8/31) by returning a third-quarter interception 24 yards for a touchdown which keyed the Seahawks’ come-from-behind victory … Added career-high five tackles (four solo) and one pass breakup in earning NEC Special Teams Player of the Week honors (9/2) … Recorded career-high seven-tackle contest against CCSU (11/2) and Bryant (9/28) … Finished fourth on the team in tackles (32 solo) and one fumble recovery … Led the Seahawks in kickoff return average (22.5), having returned nine kicks for 205 yards … Against Monmouth (11/9), returned four kicks for a career-high 90 yards, buoyed by a career-long 32-yard effort.

2012: Appeared in 10 games during his redshirt freshman season, seeing action primarily on special teams … Began his Seahawk career as a running back.

2011: Did not see any game action.

Before Wagner: Played for Coach Chance Benton at American High School in talent-rich Dade County, FL ... Carried the ball 104 times for 853 yards and 12 touchdowns as a senior ... Named named Honorable Mention All-Dade County ... Against Carol City, he ripped off four touchdown runs ... Capped off his high school career by being selected to the inaugural Miami Dolphins Dade vs. Broward All-Star game ... Also a standout sprinter on the track & field team.

Tim Jackson is a big, strong, physical presence who runs well and will compete for playing time along the defensive line ... Has added more than 20 pounds to his frame since arriving on grymes Hill as a linebacker.

2014: Competed in JV Football.

Before Wagner: Hails from a tradition-rich high school program which has produced a number of collegiate players, including current Seahawks Daevonte Barnett and Wayne Brown … One of nine members of the 2013 Dwyer team are going on to play college football … Helped lead the Panthers to a perfect 15-0 record … Also excelled along the offensive line.

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#8 Taymonee JohnsonPosition: dBHeight: 5-11Weight: 170Class: SophomoreHometown: ft. Washington, MdHigh School: Bullis School

Tyamonee Johnson will look to add depth to the Seahawk secondary and perhaps on special teams as a sophomore in 2015.

2014: Did not see any game action.

Before Wagner: Explosive, big-play performer who recorded 48 tackles, including 23 solo stops …As a wide receiver on offense, had nine receptions for 151 yards and two touchdowns …Also a standout in track & field where he excelled in the 400 and 800-meter runs … Member of Academic Honor Roll.

# 29 Gerald kahariPosition: WrHeight: 5-7Weight: 160Class: SophomoreHometown: Lynn, MAHigh School: St. John’s Prep

#28 denzel knightPosition: rBHeight: 6-2Weight: 215Class: SophomoreHometown: rochester, NyHigh School: Salisbury School

gerald kahari is expected to supply depth to the Seahawk wide receiver unit as a sophomore in 2015.

2014: Competed in JV football.

Before Wagner: A multi-purpose player who used his speed and agility to become an effective receiver and defensive back … His speed is his chief weapon … Three year starter for St. John’s Prep which was ranked as the top team in MA his final season ... Three time All-Conference ... Preped a season at The gunnery and garnered All-New England honors ... Member of the varsity lacrosse and basketball teams while at St. John’s Prep.

Impressed coaching staff with his all-around ability and work ethic during the 2014 season and has positioned himself for a potential spot on the Seahawk depth chart at running back as a sophomore in 2015.

2014: Did not see any game action.

Before Wagner: Big-play performer who posted staggering offensive numbers as a senior, consistently displaying power, speed and durability … Accumulated over 2,000 all-purpose yards as a senior while rushing for nearly 1,600 yards and scored 21 touchdowns … Averaged 6.7 yards per carry … Averaged nearly17 yards on eight receptions for 139 yards … Had 37 carries for 294 yards and six touchdowns vs. Taft … Rushed 30 times for 283 yards and four touchdowns vs. Hotchkiss … Named All-greater Rochester Player of the Year after scoring 28 touchdowns ... Finished with 2,250 all-purpose yards in leading Brockport to 8-1 record in his junior year.

#83 devon JonesPosition: WrHeight: 5-7Weight: 165Class: SophomoreHometown: Bethlehem, PAHigh School: Liberty

Devon Jones is a speedster who is expected to lend depth to the wide receiver corps and potentially on special teams as well as a senior in 2015 ... Converted from running back to wide receiver in 2012.

Competed in JV football in 2012, 2013 and 2014.

Before Wagner: As a senior, helped lead the Hurricanes to an 8-4 record and to the Lehigh Valley Eastern Conference Championship … Rushed for 1,003 yards during his senior season … All-Area selection … Played for Coach David Brown at Liberty HS … Father Dwayne Jones played college football at Shippensburg … Versatile athlete who also excelled in basketball and track & field … Earned a 3.4 gPA in the classroom … Nickname is “D.J.”

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#42 Matthieu LoisellePosition: LBHeight: 5-11Weight: 210Class: JuniorHometown: Quebec, CanadaHigh School: Vermont Academy

Tim MaherPosition: WrHeight: 5-11Weight: 175Class: SophomoreHometown: Milford, CTHigh School: Jonathan Law

Mathieu Loiselle is an instinctive linebacker who plays the game with great speed and proved to have a nose for the football at both linebacker and on special teams … Figures to be in store for a more prominent role on the Seahawk defense as a junior in 2015. 2014: Saw action in all 11 games at both linebacker and on special teams … Recorded 10 tackles on the season, seven of the solo variety … Member of 2014 NEC Fall All-Academic Honor Roll. 2013: Saw action in nine games for the Seahawks and recorded four tackles … Named to the 2013 NEC Academic Honor Roll.

Before Wagner: Standout at both linebacker and running back for Vermont Academy … Top all-around game came in a victory over Hyde when he notched 16 tackles on defense, including 14 solo stops while rushing for 185 yards and a touchdown on 16 carries … Earned First-Team All-Evergreen League honors … Served as team captain during his senior year.

Timothy Maher is s expected to supply depth to the Seahawk wide receiver corps as a sophomore in 2015.

2014: Competed in JV football ... Member of 2014 NEC Fall All-Academic Honor Roll.

Before Wagner: Extremely versatile performer who was at standout quarterback, wide receiver, defensive back and punter … Threw for 448 yards, rushed for 786 yards, and had 14 touchdowns his senior year ... Averaged 35.5 yards per punt ... Received the SCC All-Academic award for three consecutive years ... Named an All-SCC his senior year ... Also named to All-State Second Team ... Selected as Varsity Football Offensive Player of the game against Plainfield on Nov 21 after rushing for 158 yards, scoring four touchdowns and passing for another.

#17 Tyler LoftusPosition: QBHeight: 6-0Weight: 195Class: SophomoreHometown: Ashtabula, OHHigh School: Lakeside

#57 James LynaghPosition: LBHeight: 5-10Weight: 220Class: SophomoreHometown: Staten Island, NyHigh School: Monsignor farrell

Tyler Loftus will supply depth to the Seahawk quarterback unit as a sophomore in 2015.

2014: Competed in JV football.

Before Wagner: Excelled in Lakeside High School’s Wing-T offense … Regarded as a competitive prospect , a quality passer, and a very good athlete … Proved to be an efficient , accurate passer for the Dragons in the short-to-intermediate zones … Possesses an abundance of both poise and polish … Has excellent feet and a quick set up … gets rid of the ball quickly, shows a quick release and is mechanically sound ... Honor Roll student.

James Lynagh is a local product who is Is expected to add depth to the Seahawk linebacker unit while competing for playing time on special teams as a sophomore in 2015.

2014: Competed in JV football.

Before Wagner: Starred at tight end and linebacker for former Seahawk assistant coach Jim Bradley at Monsignor Farrell HS here on Staten Island … Was a Staten Island Advance All-Star in 2013.

# 9 Ben LucasPosition: QBHeight: 6-4Weight: 230Class: SophomoreHometown: Augusta, Me

#56 randall MayPosition: LBHeight: 6-2Weight: 1230Class: SophomoreHometown: Sparta,, NJHigh School: Sparta

Before Wagner: In 2013, played in 13 games and completed 222-of-369 passes (60.2% completion) for 3,482 yards ... Threw for 41 touchdowns with just eight interceptions (qB Rating of 119.5) … Was awarded the 2013 James J. Fitzpatrick Trophy that goes to the top senior high school football player in the state of Maine ... Originally committed to the University of Maine before transferring to Wagner.

Hard-hitting, aggressive linebacker who earned a spot on the Seahawk travel roster in 2014 and is expected to provide depth there as well as compete for playing time on special teams.

2014: Competed in JV Football.

Before Wagner: Team captain, honor roll student …All-Conference and All-Area selection …Ran sideline to sideline in amassing 80 tackles as a senior, headlined by 46 solo stops … Added two sacks, two caused fumbled and one interception … On offense, carried the ball 10 times for 130 yards and four touchdowns from his fullback position, while catching eight passes for 130 yards and two TDs ... Also a standout lacrosse player who earned All-State, All-Conference and All-Area honors.

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#27 Bryan MaleyPosition: PkHeight: 5-10Weight: 175Class: fifth-year SeniorHometown: eagle river, AlaskaHigh School: Chugiak

#11 Matthias MckinnonPosition: rBHeight 6-0Weight: 200Class: JuniorHometown: Albany, NyHigh School: Bishop Maginn/Jireh Prep (NC)

Bryan Maley is an experienced kicker who has made his share of clutch field goals in his career while also displaying a strong leg on kickoffs … Is primed for a big season as a fifth-year senior in 2015 … For his career, has been successful on 15-of-25 field goals with a career-long of 45 yards … Along with 27-of-35 accuracy on extra-points, has amassed 72 career points. 2014: Was successful on 12-of-21 field goals with a long of 42 yards, which came in the thrilling 46-39 double-overtime victory over Saint Francis U (10/11) …. Made two or more field goals in three games, including perfect 2-of-2 efforts vs. Alderson Broaddus (10/4) and at Robert Morris (11/8) … Also converted 20-of-25 PATs on the year … Accounted for a team-leading 56 points … Averaged 60.4 yards on 49 kickoffs, 11 of which went for touchbacks … Member of 2014 NEC Fall All-Academic Honor Roll. 2013: Stepped in admirably for All-NEC kicker David Lopez who was sidelined for three games with a leg injury … Went 3-of-4 in the field goal department with the long being the 45-yard game-winner at Sacred Heart (10/5) … At eventual NEC Champions Sacred Heart (10/5), Maley calmly nailed a 45-yard field goal with 00:04 remaining to break a 20-20 tie and lift the Seahawks to a 23-20 victory, handing the Pioneers their lone NEC loss of the season. Maley was 3-for-3 on field goal attempts that day en route to being named NEC Special Teams Player of the Week (10/7)... Was a perfect 7-of-7 on extra-point tries … In addition to earning NEC Special Teams Player of the Week honors (10/7), he was named the College Football Performance Awards (CFPA) National Placekicker of the Week … Handled kickoff duties in six games, finishing the season with 17 kickoffs for 953 yards (56.1) and five touchbacks … Member of the 2013 NEC Fall Academic Honor Roll.

2012: Provided depth as the understudy to David Lopez … Earned a spot on the 2012 NEC Fall Academic Honor Roll. 2011: Was featured in the final six games of the season as the kickoff specialist for the Seahawks during his freshman campaign … Finished the year with 25 kickoffs for 1,372 yards, giving him a 54.9 yard average … In the 38-17 win at Robert Morris (11/12) recorded his first-career touchback … In the season-ending 44-29 win at Monmouth (11/19), had eight kickoffs for 472 yards, giving him a 59.0 yard average … Earned a spot on the 2011 NEC Fall Academic Honor Roll.

Before Wagner: Holds the distinction of being the first Alaska native to ever play football at Wagner College … A one-way trip home for Maley covers some 4,428 miles … Played for Coach Duncan Shackleford at Chugiak High School … Broke the state record by booting a 52-yard field goal, then bettered the mark the following week by nailing a 53-yarder … Was successful on 4-of-5 game-winning field goal attempts … All-State as a kicker his junior year and All-State kicker and punter as a senior.

Matthias McKinnon is a fast, powerful back who figures heavily into Wagner’s offensive plans after finishing third on the team in rushing last season and second on the team in 2013 … Enters his junior season with 624 rushing yards on 151 carries (4.1 average) and three touchdowns … Also has 11 career receptions for 57 yards out of the backfield … Has accumulated 1,144 career all-purpose yards in his two-year Seahawk career (624 rushing, 57 receiving and 463 on kickoff returns). 2014: Was the third-leading rusher on the team with 352 yards on 82 carries … His 4.3 yard rushing average was second on the team … Burst for a career-high 93 yards rushing on just seven carries in the 26-0 win over Alderson Broaddus (10/4), highlighted by a career-long 45-yard jaunt … Logged 90 rushing yards on a career-high 17 carries in helping to lead Wagner to a 23-13 win over Duquesne (11/15) … Rushed for 40 or more yards in four different games … Also had five receptions on the season … Fourth on the team with 364 all-purpose yards.

2013: Played in all 11 games for the Seahawks, rushing for 247 yards on 69 carries with one touchdown as the understudy to all-time Seahawk great Dominique Williams … Ran for 45 yards or more on three occasions, headlined by a season-high 57 yards on 10 carries and his first career touchdown at Duquesne (10/11) … Utilized his speed as the Seahawks’ No. 1 kickoff return man, with a team-best 457 kickoff return yards on 26 returns … Set career highs with six kickoff returns for 106 yards at Syracuse (9/14) … Caught six passes out of the backfield for 51 yards vs. the Orange… Had a career-long reception of 22 yards at Sacred Heart (10/5) …No. 2 on the team, behind Williams, with 755 all-purpose yards (247 rushing, 51 receiving and 457 on kickoff returns).

Before Wagner: Named 2011 Section II MVP and Player of the Year for Bishop Maginn High School … Tough, hard-nosed runner who gained nearly 1,400 yards and had 14 rushing touchdowns … One of the team leaders in tackles from his defensive back position … Also his team’s top kick returner and kick coverage player on the team … Four-year defensive starter and three-year offensive starter … Team captain … Also a tremendous basketball talent … Further developed his skills by spending a year at Jireh Prep in Matthews, NC.

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#92 Mike MentorPosition: deHeight: 6-2Weight: 270Class: SeniorHometown: North Bergen, NJHigh School: North Bergen/fork Union

Mike Mentor is proven, veteran defensive end who will battle for a starting position up front for the Seahawks … Enters his senior season with 30 games of experience under his belt and 52 career tackles, including 24 solo stops … Also has four career tackles for loss (minus 18 yards) and three career sacks (minus 17 yards). 2014: Saw action in nine games with five starts … Amassed 16 tackles on the season, including nine solo, while being slowed by a leg injury which caused him to sit out two contests … Credited with two tackles for loss (minus seven yards) on the season, including a six-yard sack in the 20-10 win at Central Connecticut (10/25) … Delivered a pair of season-high four-tackle efforts in consecutive games at Central Connecticut (10/25) and vs. Sacred Heart (11/1).

2013: Played in all 11 games for the Seahawks… Had a total of 28 tackles on the season (10 solo), two sacks (minus 11 yards), three forced fumbles and three quarterback hurries … Turned in a sterling effort in the win at Sacred Heart (10/5) when he scooped uo a third-quarter fumble and returned it 23 yards for a touchdown … This was one of two fumble recoveries he had on the day … Recorded career-high four tackles on three occasions … Had three tackles and a forced fumble against Bryant (9/28).

2012: gained valuable experience while contributing to the NEC’s top defensive unit that helped carry Wagner to the 2012 NEC Championship … Appeared in 10 games during his true freshman campaign, within the defensive line rotation as well as on special teams … Recorded eight tackles on the year with a season-high two stops against Duquesne (11/17) …

Before Wagner: Starred at perennial New Jersey powerhouse North Bergen HS for the late Hall of Fame Coach Vin Ascolese … Missed his sophomore and junior football seasons due to a serious leg injury sustained in September, 2008 that required two surgeries … A running back/linebacker at the time of his injury, who has since developed into defensive end … Led the Bruins to an 8-3 mark in his senior year … Named an HVC First-Team All-County Defensive End and First-Team All-Area … Team captain … Displayed his agility and versatility by being tabbed an HVC All-County basketball player … Prepped one season at Fork Union Military Academy for Coach John Shuman … Helped guide the Blue Devils to an 8-1 record in his one season at Fork Union.

#17 Nick MenocalPosition: LBHeight: 6-3Weight: 245Class: fifth-year SeniorHometown: Miami, fLHigh School: Belen Jesuit/Georgia Tech

#77 kevin MessierPosition: OLHeight: 6-5Weight: 295Class: fifth-year SeniorHometown: Burlington, VTHigh School: New Hampton (NH)

Nick Menocal is a physical, battled-tested linebacker who transferred to Wagner after three seasons at ACC member georgia Tech where he saw action in 29 career games … Brings experience and versatility to the Seahawks after contributing for the Yellow Jackets at linebacker in both the 3-4 and 4-3 systems, as well as on special teams.

At Georgia Tech: - 2014 (Senior): Did not see any game action. 2013 (Junior): Saw action in five games -- vs. Elon, Miami, Syracuse, Pittsburgh and Alabama A&M... Has chance to play in his hometown of Miami when Tech played on the road against the Hurricanes (10/5) … Recorded a tackle and a half-tackle for loss in the season opener vs. Elon (8/31). 2012 (Sophomore): Played in all 14 games ... Registered five tackles, including four solo stops ... Had two solo tackles in each of the first two games of the season -- at Virginia Tech (9/3) and vs. Presbyterian (9/8) … Also notched a solo tackle against his hometown school, Miami (9/29) … Recorded a tackle vs. USC in the Hyundai Sun Bowl (12/31). 2011 (True Freshman): Played in 10 games as a back-up at linebacker and a contributor on special teams … Recorded four tackles on the season, including 1.5 tackles for loss and 1.0 sacks ... Produced two tackles in his first collegiate game, vs. Western Carolina (9/1) ... gad a half-tackle for loss vs. kansas (9/17) ... Recorded his first career sack in a key ACC win vs. Maryland (10/8).

Scholastic/Personal: Earned three varsity letters playing outside linebacker and defensive end at Belen Jesuit Prep … Served as a team captain in his senior season of 2010 for team that won district title ... As a junior, helped pace the 2009 Wolverines to the state championship game and a regional championship ... Two-time All-State selection ... Recorded 61 tackles as a senior ... Served as team captain in the Dade-Broward All-Star game.

kevin Messier is a proven, battle-tested offensive lineman … A potential All-NEC performer, and a model student-athlete, is looking to lock down a starting berth on the offensive line for the fourth consecutive season … Durable and productive performer, primarily at right guard throughout his career, has appeared in 31 games with starting assignments in 25 of those. 2014: Was a stalwart on the offensive line, gaining the start in all 11 games at right guard for the Seahawks … Member of 2014 NEC Fall All-Academic Honor Roll. 2013: Helped anchor an offensive line that allowed running back Dominique Williams to rush for his third straight 1,000-yard season … Played in 10 games at right guard, with nine starts … Member of 2013 Fall NEC Academic Honor Roll.

2012: Appeared in 10 games in 2012, starting in five … Part of the offensive line that sprung running back Dominique Williams free for 1,338 yards rushing … Earned a spot on the 2012 NEC Fall Academic Honor Roll. 2011: Did not see any game action … Earned a spot on the 2011 NEC Fall Academic Honor Roll.

Before Wagner: Named 1st-Team All-Conference and to All-New England Prep Team … Is a distant cousin of former all-time hockey great Mark Messier.

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#69 elihu NgbodiPosition: OLHeight: 6-5Weight: 280Class: JuniorHometown: Poughkeepsie, NyHigh School: Our Lady of Lourdes

Elihu Ngbodi is a big, physical young prospect who will look to add quality depth to the Seahawk offensive line in 2015.

2014: Competed in JV football.

2013: Competed in JV football.

Before Wagner: Standout two-way lineman … Possesses large frame and tremendous potential ... Named honorable mention in the 2012 Poughkeepsie Journal Defensive All-Stars awards list … Helped lead the Warriors to a perfect 10-0 record and the

#19 ryan MonoghanPosition: QBHeight: 6-0Weight: 185Class: JuniorHometown: rutherford, NJHigh School: St. Mary’s

Ryan Monaghan is a local product from nearby Rutherford, NJ who will supply depth to the Seahawk quarterback unit in 2015.

2014: Competed in JV football ... Member of 2014 NEC Fall All-Academic Honor Roll.

2013: Competed in JV football.

Before Wagner: Passed for 1,378 yards and 18 touchdowns in leading the St. Mary’s gaels to an 11-1 record and an appearance in the 2012 Jersey State Non-Public group 1 Finals.

#64 dan O’NeillPosition: OLHeight: 6-1Weight: 290Class: SophomoreHometown: Pittsburgh, PAHigh School: Central Catholic

Dan O’Neill is expected to provide depth along the Seahawk offensive line in 2015 after beginning his career as a defensive lineman.

2014: Competed in JV football ... Member of 2014 NEC Fall All-Academic Honor Roll.

Before Wagner: Tough, strong durable performer who hails from a tradition-rich Western Pennsylvania powerhouse program in Central Catholic HS, whose alumni include Pro Football Hall of Fame quarterback Dan Marino … Three-year starter who developed into one of the region’s outstanding to-way linemen, excelling at both nose tackle and offensive guard … Second-Team All-Conference performer … Helped lead the Vikings to conference, sectional, regional, and a second-place ranking in the state … Also a standout on the Vikings’ baseball team.

#75 Andrew ObergPosition: OLHeight: 6-8Weight: 300Class: SeniorHometown: Islip, NyHigh School: Islip/UNLV

#49 kenneth OkerekePosition: fBHeight: 6-0Weight: 240Class: JuniorHometown: Williamstown, NJHigh School: Williamstown

Andrew Oberg is a highly-regarded, physical offensive lineman with tremendous size and experience having transferred to Wagner from UNLV and competed in 2015 spring practice. He is a proven offensive lineman who brings four years of Football Bowl Subdivision experience to the Seahawk program … A potential All-NEC performer who is looking to lock down a starting berth on the offensive lineat left tackle.

Before Wagner: Was a two-year starter at right tackle for the Runnin’ Rebels at UNLV ... Two-time member of the Academic All-Mountain West team ... Earned a spot on the UNLV Dean’s Honor List in five of his six semesters on campus ... Was a standout All-County two-way tackle at Islip HS.

kenneth Okereke will look to bolster the Seahawk depth at fullback in 2015 after beginning his career at linebacker ... May also see time on special teams.

2014: Competed in JV football.

2013: Competed in JV football.

Before Wagner: A powerful force at linebacker where he consistently displayed his instincts, aggressiveness and hard-hitting skill-set … Led the Braves to a perfect 13-0 season and the South Jersey group 5 State Championship … Registered 65 tackles on the season, including 32 solo stops … Second-Team All-gloucester County by the Philadelphia Inquirer … Recorded career-high 15 tackles in 2012 season-opening victory over Cherry Hill East … Tremendous student who is interested in attending medical school.

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#43 ryan OwensPosition: TeHeight: 6-4Weight: 235Class: SeniorHometown: Gainseville, NyHigh School: Letchworth

A member of the 2015 All-NEC Preseason Team, Ryan Owens is an explosive, athletic tight end who has a chance to be one of the NEC’s best at his position … Combined outstanding size with good hands, quickness and agility … Enters the 2015 season with 24 career receptions for 233 yards (9.7 average) and two touchdowns in 22 games … Could be on the verge of a breakout season.

2014: Delivered a solid season, gaining starts in eight of 11 games … Posted career highs with 15 receptions for 154 yards and two touchdowns … Had a career-high four catches for 29 yards at Monmouth (9/13) … In the season-ending 23-20 win at Bryant which clinched a share of the NEC regular season title, had three receptions for a career-high 35 yards and a touchdown … Snared a 10-yard TD in the third quarter vs. the Bulldogs which staked the Seahawks kto a 13-0 lead … Also had an 18-yard TD grab at Lafayette (9/27) … Member of 2014 NEC Fall All-Academic Honor Roll. 2013: Played in all 11 games, he had nine receptions for 79 yards, an 8.8 yards per catch average … Hauled in a season-high three receptions, for 17 yards, vs. Central Connecticut (11/2) … Had two catches at Delaware (9/21) and at Duquesne (10/11), respectively … Credited with two special teams tackles … Member of the 2013 NEC Fall Academic Honor Roll.

2012 - Competed in JV Football ... Earned a spot on the 2012 NEC Fall Academic Honor Roll.

Before Wagner: As a senior, led his team to the NYPHSAA Class D championship at the Carrier Dome on the Syracuse University campus in 2011 … Extremely versatile and productive athlete who excelled at quarterback, kicker, and on the defensive line for Coach Tim McMullen at Letchworth HS … Passed for 1,138 yards and 12 touchdowns his senior season … Had 55 tackles on the defensive side of the ball while intercepting seven passes … Averaged 52 yards on his 73 kickoffs, with 29 of them being touchbacks … Had 24 punts for 863 yards and a 35.9 yard average … New York State Sportswriters Association First Team All-State as a senior … Also a standout on the hardwood where he was a 1,000 point scorer as well as in track & field.

#94 fidel OkoyePosition: dLHeight: 6-2Weight: 295Class: SeniorHometown: Williamstown, NJHigh School: Williamstown

#40 Justin OsujiPosition: LBHeight: 6-2Weight: 225Class: SophomoreHometown: West Orange, NJHigh School: West Orange

#93 Nicholas PadronPosition: LSHeight: 6-0Weight: 250Class: SophomoreHometown: kenilworth, NJHigh School: david Brearley

Justin Osuji is an impressive physical specimen who is expected to add depth at linebacker while also competing for playing time on special teams in 2015.

2014: Did not see any game action ... Member of 2014 NEC Fall All-Academic Honor Roll.

Before Wagner: Hard-hitting, aggressive linebacker with a real nose for the football … Tallied 132 tackles as a varsity performer during his junior and senior seasons … Consistent performer who totaled 69 tackles as a senior with 37 solo stops and 32 assisted stops and three sacks… As junior, amassed 63 tackles, including 35 of the solo variety … Older brother Evans is a defensive end at James Madison University … Began his scholastic career at Columbia High School in Maplewood.

Fidel Okoye is a strong, stout, defensive lineman who developed into a dependable member of the Seahawk defensive line rotation during Wagner’s run to the 2012 NEC Championship and followed that up by earning Second-Team All-NEC honors in 2013 … Was off to a good start to his 2014 season before enduring an early-season leg injury that sidelined him for the rest of the year.

2014: Was a mainstay along the Seahawk defensive line before from his defensive tackle position before sustaining a season-ending leg injury in week four at Lafayette (9/27) … Amassed 10 tackles, including seven solo stops, in those four games … Five of his stops went for tackle for loss (minus 13 yards ) … Had a season-high five tackles at Monmouth (9/13) and a season-high two solo stops at Lafayette (9/27) … 2013: Played in 10 games for the Seahawks, recording 19 tackles and three sacks … The highlight of his campaign came in the Seahawks’ 23-20 road win at eventual NEC Champion Sacred Heart (10/5) when recorded seven tackles, including 1.5 tackles for loss, and made a key fumble recovery … Made six of his seven stops on run plays that day, holding the ball-carrier to a one-yard gain or less on five occasions.

2012: Appeared in all 13 games during his first season with the Seahawks … Tallied 10 tackles on the year … Recorded multiple tackles In games against Robert Morris (10/27), Albany (11/3), and Holy Cross (11/10) … Credited with a tackle and a blocked kick in the win at Central Connecticut (9/22)

Before Wagner: Active and aggressive with a high motor … Amassed 77 tackles (8.6 per game) and added four sacks during his senior season … Helped lead a young Braves team to an 8-2 record, including a victory over Cherokee, which was the No. 1-ranked team in South Jersey at the time ... Played for head coach Frank Fucetola at Williamstown HS.

Nicholas Padron has the inside track at gaining the starting long-snapping spot while also looking to bolster the depth along the Seahawk defensive line ... Handled the the bulk of the long-snapping chores for both teams in the 2015 green & White game.

2014: Competed in JV football ... Member of 2014 NEC Fall All-Academic Honor Roll.

Before Wagner: A big, stout defensive end who displayed a penchant for putting pressure on the quarterback throughout his high school career … A physical player at the point of attack who was also a standout offensive lineman for the Bears … Honor Roll student.

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THE SEAHAWKS#90 Al PagePosition: dTHeight: 6-2Weight: 295Class: SeniorHometown: Bronx, NyHigh School: Columbus/rutgers

One of the headliners for the 2015 Seahawks, fifth-year senior Al Page was named to the 2015 STATS FCS Preseason All-America Third Team it was announced in July … Also a a member of the 2015 All-NEC Preseason Team, Page is a powerful athlete and an impressive physical specimen … Made a huge impact, earning First-Team All-Northeast Conference (NEC) honors, In his first season as a Seahawk in 2014 after transferring from Rutgers … Played an integral role on a defensive unit that led the NEC in a host of categories while also ranking in the NCAA Top 10 in three major categories – Rushing Defense, No. 2 (83.1), Total Defense, No. 6 (281.3) and Scoring Defense, No. 10 (18.0). 2014: Wreaked havoc along the defensive line throughout the season and was someone all opposing offenses had to game plan against en route to earning First-Team All-NEC honors … Amassed 45 tackles on the year, including 29 solo stops, and 18 tackles for loss (No. 4 in NEC) which went for minus 46 yards … Was equally disruptive against the run as he was the pass, recording three sacks and six quarterback hurries … Saw action in all 11 games, with nine starts.

Before Wagner2013 (At Rutgers): Made his collegiate debut for the Scarlet knights vs. Norfolk State (9/7), recording three tackles and 1.5 sacks.

2012 (At Rutgers): Did not see any game action.

2011 (At Rutgers): Redshirted ... Did not see any game action.

Scholastic/Personal: Rated a four-star recruit and the 16th-best defensive tackle in the country by ESPN.com … registered 27 tackles and seven sacks along with one blocked field goal as a senior … Earned all-state honors in New York as a junior and senior … Breakout junior campaign featured 40 tackles, five sacks and four fumble recoveries … SuperPrep ranked Page the No. 3 recruit in New York and the top defensive tackle prospect in the state … No. 47 defensive tackle nationally and the No. 4 recruit in New York according to Rivals.com.

#71 Brus PalajPosition: OLHeight: 6-6Weight: 300Class: SeniorHometown: Staten Island, NyHigh School: Monsignor farrell

#46 d.J. PaulPosition: LBHeight: 6-2Weight: 200Class: JuniorHometown: dix Hills, NyHigh School: Hollows east

Brus Palaj has been a stalwart along the Seahawk offensive line, gaining starting assignments in 23 of his 24 career games … Is the leading candidate to gain the starting nod at left guard as a senior for the 2015 Seahawks … In his career, has 15 starts at right tackle and eight at left guard … Brings tremendous size, quickness and explosion to the table … Uncommonly agile and light on his feet for an athlete of his size … Local product who had his choice of several college choices before electing to stay close to home and continue his educational and athletic career at Wagner.

2014: Earned starting assignments in all 11 games for the Seahawks … Made eight starts at left guard … Showed his versatility by making three mid-season starts at right tackle when injuries caused the Seahawks to juggle the offensive line … Member of 2014 NEC Fall All-Academic Honor Roll. 2013: Saw action in eight games with seven starts, all of which came at right tackle.

2012: Appeared and started in five games at the midway point of his freshman year at right tackle during the NEC championship season before sustaining a season-ending leg injury.

Before Wagner: Played for head coach Jim Bradley at Monsignor Farrell HS … Has a solid base and a tremendously wide wing span … A standout at offensive tackle for the Lions throughout his career who was widely recruited … Named to the Staten Island Advance All-Catholic High School Football League (CHSFL) … Participated in the prestigious CHSFL City game, helping to lead the City team to a 27-17 victory over the Long Island All Stars … Played for head coach Jim Bradley, a former Wagner assistant football coach and assistant athletic director ... Standout in track and field, specializing in the shot put as well Also a top-notch wrestler.

D.J. Paul is expected to add depth to the Seahawk linebacker corps and on special teams as a junior in 2015 after beginning his career at wide receiver.

2014: Saw action in five games and was credited with one special teams tackle.

2013: Saw action in three games.

Before Wagner: Earned MVP honors among wide receivers at the 2012 Schuman’s National Underclassmen Combine held in Long Island … A long receiver with good hands who can go over the middle and catch the ball in traffic ... Given first name is Wilner.

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# 81 robert PaulPosition: TeHeight: 6-6Weight: 235Class: JuniorHometown: Westfield, MAHigh School: Westfield/Brighton Academy

#47 rashon PleasantsPosition: LBHeight: 6-1Weight: 215Class: SeniorHometown: Williamstown, NJHigh School: Williamstown

#5 Brandon PeoplesPosition: rBHeight: 5-11Weight: 190Class: JuniorHometown: Abington Township, PA High School: Archbishop Wood/Milford

#39 Bryan rafanoPosition: PHeight: 6-1Weight: 170Class: JuniorHometown: South river, NJHigh School: St. Joseph’s (Metuchen)

Robert Paul is a good-sized athlete with range who is expected to add depth to the Seahawk tight end unit as a junior in 2015 ... Showed flashes in the 2015 Green & White game when he snared an 18-yard touchdown pass from quarterback Chris Andrews.

2014: Competed in JV football.

2013: Competed in JV football.

Before Wagner: Spent a prep school year at Bridgton Academy in Maine following standout career at Westfield High School in Massachusetts … Earned All-Western Mass and All-AA-Conference … Member of the All-Academic Honor Roll … Selected to play in the 2012 Shrine Chowder Bowl Classic which annually pits the Western Massachusetts All-Stars vs. the Central Massachusetts All-Stars.

An athletic and instinctive linebacker, Rashon Pleasants was off to a promising start to the 2013 season, starting two of the first four games, and making 12 tackles, before suffering a leg injury at Delaware (9/21) which sidelined him for the final seven games of the season.

2014: Did not see any game action as he continued to rehab his leg injury.

2013: Saw action in the first four games of the season with two starts …. In the first game of his collegiate career, came up with three tackles in the win over georgetown (8/31), followed by consecutive career-high four-tackle games vs. Merrimack (9/6) and Syracuse (9/14) … Finished the season with 12 tackles (four solo).

2012: Did not see any game action ... Earned a spot on the 2012 NEC Fall Academic Honor Roll.

Before Wagner: Registered 70 tackles and four sacks as a senior while playing both linebacker and safery ... High school teammate of Fidel Okoye, a fellow member of 2012 Seahawks recruiting class, as well as sophomore kenneth Okereke … Played for head coach Frank Fucetola at Williamstown HS.

Brandon Peoples is an elusive, yet powerful back, who has been a mainstay in the Seahawk backfield during each of his two seasons on grymes Hill.

2014: While seeing action in 10 games, ranked fourth on the team with 256 rushing yards on 75 carries with three touchdowns and a long run of 19 yards … Rushed for a career-high 87 yards on 21 carries in the 26-0 Homecoming Day win over Alderson Broaddus … A week earlier, scampered for 68 yards and 12 carries at Lafayette (9/27) … Also proved to be a dangerous receiver out of the backfield, finishing with 12 receptions for 149 yards, highlighted by a career-long 46-yard TD grab at Lafayette (9/27) … Had at least one catch in eight difference games, including a career-high four receptions (for 36 yards) at Monmouth (9/13).

2013: Saw action in nine games, primarily on special teams, during his true freshman season … Caught seven passes for 63 yards out of the backfield … Had career-high three receptions at Sacred Heart (10/5) … Caught one pass for a career-long 21 yards vs. Monmouth (11/9) … Also showed excellent burst on kickoff returns … Returned seven kickoffs for 151 yards, a 20.7 average that ranked third on the team … Had a 51-yard kickoff at Sacred Heart (10/5), which was a career-long and the longest kickoff return by a Seahawk that season.

Before Wagner: Starred at Archbishop Wood HS, one of the perennial powerhouse programs in the talent-rich state of Pennsylvania … Helped lead the Vikings to a state title in his senior season of 2011 … Originally committed to Temple University out of high school before electing to spend a prep school year at Milford Academy in Berlin, NY … His cousin and former backfield mate, Desmon Peoples, is a running back at Rutgers.

Bryan Rafano is expected to be in the competition for the starting spot as the Seahawks’ punter in 2015.

2014: Competed in JV football.

2013: Competed in JV football.

Before Wagner: Strong-legged prospect who was one of the Garden State’s top talents … Becomes the first football player from St. Joseph-Metuchen to play for a Division I program … First-Team All-Area Selection by the Home News Tribune … Ranked third in the greater Middlesex Conference White Division as a senior in 2012 with 40 points … Also a standout on the Falcons’ boys volleyball team

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#87 Caleb ScepaniakPosition: TeHeight: 6-6Weight: 250Class: JuniorHometown: endicott, NyHigh School: Union endicott

#32 Andrew russoPosition: rBHeight: 5-7Weight: 175Class: JuniorHometown: Staten Island, Ny High School: Tottenville

#83 Nick SidottiPosition: WrHeight: 5-8Weight: 160Class: JuniorHometown: North Brunswick, NJHigh School: North Brunswick

Titus Richards will look to add depth to the Seahawk offensive line unit as a sophomore in 2015.

2014: Did not see any game action.

Before Wagner: Named to the All-Ches-Mont National Conference Second-Team following a senior season where he displayed excellent quickness, balance and strength … Helped lead the Red Raiders to a 9-2 record … Projects as a guard on the collegiate level … Extremely mobile and agile for an athlete with his size … Hails from tradition-laden program.

Caleb Scepaniak is an athletic, receiving-type tight end with great size and the speed to stretch defenses … An impressive talent, who was widely-recruited out of high school. 2014: Saw action in eight games … gained his lone career start vs. Saint Francis U (10/11) … Recorded two receptions for 14 yards on the season … First career catch went for five yards at FIU (9/6) … Also had a nine-yard reception in the 26-0 victory over Alderson Broaddus (10/4).

2013: Competed in JV Football.

Before Wagner: Helped lead the Tigers to a 9-2 record in 2012 … Versatile performer … Began his prep career at Seton-Catholic HS in Binghamton, NY where he was his team’s starting quarterback … Was recruited by several schools as a signal-caller.

Andrew Russo is a local product who is expected to supply depth to the Seahawk backfield while also competing for playing time on special teams as a sophomore in 2015 ... Had five carries for 24 yards in the 2015 Green & White game.

2014: Competed in JV football.

Before Wagner: Tough, hard-nosed runner who rushed for 1,347 yards and 20 touchdowns his senior year … Caught eight passes out of the backfield for 150 yards … New York Daily News First-Team All-City and First-Team All-Borough selection … Also named to NYSSA All-State Team … Attended St. Joseph By the Sea HS before transferring to Tottenville HS prior to his senior year.

Nick Sidotti is a tough, hard-nosed athlete who looks to add depth to the Seahawk wide receiver unit as a junior in 2015 ... Came up with a 30-yard reception in the 2015 green & White game.

2014: Competed in JV football.

2013: Competed in JV football.

Before Wagner Was a key target at wide receiver for North Brunswick High School … Had 13 receptions for 339 yards as a senior in 2012 … Added 284 kickoff return yards … Caught three touchdown passes his senior season … Had nine receptions for 171 yards as a junior … Selected to compete in the MyCentralJersey.com Snapple Bowl ... Also a standout member on the Raiders’ varsity basketball team.

THE SEAHAWKS#52 Titus richardsPosition: OLHeight: 6-3Weight: 280Class: SophomoreHometown: Coatsville, PAHigh School: Coatsville

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#96 Quinn SkillinPosition: PkHeight: 6-4Weight: 180Class: SophomoreHometown: San diego, CAHigh School: Universiy City

# 13 eli SmithPosition: dBHeight: 6-0Weight: 180Class: SophomoreHometown: red Bank, NJHigh School: Middletown South

#35 Champion SmithPosition: dBHeight: 5-10Weight: 185Class: JuniorHometown: Jersey City, NJ High School: Hudson Catholic

# 88Lloyd SmithPosition: WrHeight: 6-3Weight: 190Class: JuniorHometown: Willingboro, NJHigh School: Holy Cross/Valley forge

quinn Skillin is expected to add depth to the Seahawk kicking unit after earning a spot on the travel roster last season ... Long, lean left-footed kicker.

2014: Competed in JV football ... Member of 2014 NEC Fall All-Academic Honor Roll.

Before Wagner: A multi-skilled athlete who looks to add depth to the Seahawk placekicking position this fall … In addition to handling the kicking chores in high school, he displayed excellent speed at wide receiver and also contributed in the defensive secondary.

Eli Smith is a versatile athlete who is looking to make his mark in the secondary and on special teams for the Seahawks in 2015 as a sophomore after contributing as a true freshman last season. 2014: Saw action in eight games as a true freshman, primarily on special teams … Credited with three tackles on the season, two of which came in the 20-0 win victory at Robert Morris (11/8) … Also recorded a tackle in the season-ending 23-10 victory at Bryant (11/22) which clinched a share of the NEC crown.

Before Wagner: A shut-down corner throughout his high school career for an Eagle program that has been dominant along the Jersey Shore for decades … Also a dangerous receiver and runner from his slot-back position on offense ... Played an integral role in leading the Eagles to an 8-4 record in his senior season … Transferred to Middletown South from St. John Vianney before his senior season … Had four interceptions, two of which he returned for touchdowns,, four tackles for loss and two fumble recoveries … Electric return man who averaged 18 yards per punt return and 25 yards per kickoff return ... given first name is Elijah.

Champion Smith is expected to supply depth to the Seahawk secondary as a junior in 2015.

2014: Competed in JV Football.

2013: Competed in JV Football.

Before Wagner: Was a key force for Hudson Catholic on both sides of the football as a linebacker and running back … Recorded 64 tackles and three forced fumbles on defense his senior season of 2012 … Had 10 or more tackles in three games for the Crusaders … On offense he rushed for 974 and seven touchdowns … Led his team to the Non-Public, Group 1 State Playoff Semifinals.

Lloyd Smith is a dynamic, big-play performer who enjoyed a breakout season in 2014 … Looking to build on his fine play as a junior in 2015 … Possesses the speed to be a deep threat and the toughness to hang onto intermediate passes in traffic … All-NEC candidate. 2014: Saw action in all 11 games with nine starts … Team-leader with 28 catches and 361 receiving yards (12.9 yards/catch), with one touchdown and a long reception of 42 yards … Career-high five catches for 71 yards, which tied his career high, at Lafayette (9/27) …. Had four receptions for 71 yards, including a career-long 42-yard grab, in the season-opening 21-3 win at georgetown (8/30) … Four receptions for 61 yards in 20-10 win at Central Connecticut (10/25) and another four-reception day, for 21 yards, vs. Sacred Heart (11/1) … Snared at least one catch in 10 of the 11 games he played and two or more catches in eight games. 2013: Competed in JV Football. Before Wagner: Named Second-Team All-Burlington County by Phillyburbs.com .. Drew interest from several FBS schools … A standout on the hardwood at Holy Cross HS and in prep school, where he averaged more than 20 points per game for the Valley Forge basketball team.

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#82 Ian WaddellPosition: WrHeight: 5-11Weight: 170Class: SeniorHometown: fulton, MdHigh School: Atholton

19 Alex ThomsonPosition: QBHeight: 6-5Weight: 220Class: SophomoreHometown: keyport, NJHigh School: keyport

# 98 Joseph WightmanPosition: dLHeight: 6-3Weight: 260Class: JuniorHometown: Maplewood, NJHigh School: Seton Hall Prep

kevin Sweeney brings experience, excellent size and mobility to the Seahawk defensive line and is expected to provide depth up front for the 2015 Seahawks after converting from offensive line during 2014 Preseason Camp.

2014: Competed in JV Football.

2013: Competed in JV Football.

Before Wagner: Helped lead Nassau Community College to an 8-2 record in 2012 following a standing career at kellenberg High School.

Ian Waddell will add depth to the Seahawk wide receiver unit as a senior in 2015 while also looking to make an impact on special teams after seeing action in several games last season.

2014: Saw action in three games - vs. Alderson Broaddus (10/4), Saint Francis U (10/11), and Duquesne (11/15).

2013: Competed in JV Football.

2012: Competed in JV Football ... Earned a spot on the 2012 NEC Fall Academic Honor Roll.

Before Wagner: Prepped at Atholton High School for Coach kyle Schmidtt … Played on both sides of the ball for the Raiders at wide receiver and defensive back … Helped lead his team to a 10-2 record during his senior season … Combination of speed and agility with a competitive attitude have helped him find football success … Also earned a spot on the Atholton lacrosse team despite having never played the sport … Honor Roll student with a 3.49 gPA … His father Jody competed on the soccer team at UMBC … given name is Robert.

Alex Thomson is a big, strong prospect who will add depth to the Seahawk quarterback position as a sophomore in 2015 … Took advantage of many reps in the recently-completed spring practice sessions … Passed for 46 yards in the 2015 green & White game. 2014: Did not see any game action. Before Wagner: Completed 53-of-118 passes for 947 yards with nine touchdowns for the keyport Red Raiders as a senior … Ran the ball 82 times for 234 yards with eight touchdowns … Versatile performer who was also a standout at linebacker and as his team’s punter … Named to the Asbury Park Press Third-Team All-Shore defense at punter … Competed for the South team in the 2014 Phil Simms North-South High School All-Star Football Classic … Also a standout on the basketball court, where he averaged 24.5 points, 11.1 rebounds and 5.2 assists per game … Also made 140-for-195 free throws (71.4 percent) and 30 three-pointers on the season … Named to the Shore Basketball Coaches Association Class B Central First Team … Finished his basketball career with 1,380 points, 631 rebounds, 284 assists and 122 three-pointers … Older brother Bryan was an All-League and Academic All-American defensive lineman at East Stroudsburg State … Another brother, Connor, is a junior offensive lineman at William Paterson.

Joseph Wightman will look to add depth to the Seahawk offensive line unit as a junior in 2015.

2014: Competed in JV Football.

2013: Competed in JV Football.

Before Wagner: Leader of an offensive line unit that paved the way for Seton Hall Prep’s ground game, leading the Pirates to an 8-2 record … Has vast potential, given his size, agility and athletic talent … Also a standout in the discus on the track & field team where he owns a personal-best throw of 79-2.

#52 kevin SweeneyPosition: dLHeight: 6-3Weight: 295Class: fifth-year SeniorHometown: rockville Centre, NyHigh School: kellenberg/Nassau CC

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#4 Jarrid WilliamsPosition: LBHeight: 6-1Weight: 235Class: SeniorHometown: Poughkeepsie, NyHigh School: Poughkeepsie

#13 evan WilliamsPosition: QBHeight: 5-11Weight: 185Class: SeniorHometown: foster City, CAHigh School: Archbishopreardon/Nebraska

# 59 kristian WredstromPosition: LBHeight: 5-10Weight: 210Class: SophomoreHometown: Hilleroed, denmarkHigh School: La Lumiere (IN)

Buzz Williams is expected to add depth to the Seahawk linebacker corps and potentially on special teams as a sophomore in 2015.

2014: Competed in JV Football ... Member of 2014 NEC Fall All-Academic Honor Roll.

Before Wagner: Athletic, aggressive linebacker with a real nose for the football … Played for Coach William Castle at Lakeland HS … Given first name is Addison.

Jarrid Williams is a proven, productive performer who, when healthy, has a chance to become an All-NEC-type performer with the ability to give opposing offenses fits … Quick first step helps make him a pass-rushing threat, yet his strength and leverage also allow him to be an effective run-stopper … Enters the 2015 season as a senior with 68 career tackles (33 solo), 14 tackles for loss (minus 39 yards), and three sacks (minus 10 yards) … Switched from outside linebacker to inside linebacker prior to the 2014 season. 2014: Saw action in 10 of 11 games on the season … Took a liking to his new inside linebacker position by recording 30 tackles, including 18 solo stops … Credited with seven tavkles for loss (minus 19 yards), including a sack at FIU, in addition to recording a forced fumble … Consistent performer who was credited with at least one tackle in all 11 games … Registered career-high five tackles (three solo) in the 20-0 win at Robert Morris (11/8) … Had a trio of four-tackle games – at FIU (9/6), at Monmouth (9/13) and vs. Saint Francis U (10/11).

2013: Recorded three tackles in the season-opening win over georgetown (8/31) but suffered a leg injury vs. the Hoyas that sidelined him for the next five weeks … Returned to the lineup to play in the Seahawks’ final five games of the season …. recorded three tackles in four different games wound up the season with 16 stops (six solo) on the season … Registered at least two tackles in all six games that he played … Had three tackles-for-loss for minus nine yards.

2012: Appeared in 12 games during his redshirt freshman season, starting in one of those contests … Recorded 20 tackles and two sacks for the year … Tallied two or more tackles in six games this season, including a career-high four stops against georgetown (9/8)

2011: Did not see any game action. Before Wagner: As a junior, he played quarterback and passed for 951 yards and four touchdowns ... As a senior, was a standout two-way performer at linebacker and fullback ... Recorded 73 tackles, including 48 solo stops as a senior… As a fullback, rushed for 384 yards on 54 carries ... gained a season-high 108 yards vs. Roosevelt and had a 105-yard rushing day vs. Lakeland … Played for Coach ken Barger at Poughkeepsie HS.

Evan Williams is in his second season on grymes Hill after spending the first two years of his collegiate career as a walk-on at the University of Nebraksa and will supply depth at quarterback as a senior in 2015.

2014: Competed in JV Football.

Before Wagner:2013 (at Nebraska): Did not see any game action 2012 (at Nebraska): Did not see any game action Scholastic/Personal: Two-year starter for Archbishop Riordan High School in San Francisco … After graduation, he spent one year at Tilton School, a prep school in Tilton, N.H. Three-time All-Conference selection in high school and a two-time All-County honoree … Threw for nearly 2,000 yards and 15 touchdowns his junior season, averaging nearly 200 yards passing per game … In a run-oriented system his senior year, he passed for 532 yards and three touchdowns on just 81 attempts … His father, Jamie, was an All-Big Eight tight end for Nebraska (1979-82), before embarking on a 12-year NFL career .here he was a member of the Super Bowl XXIV Champion San Francisco 49ers in 1990.

kristian Wredstrom is expected to supply depth at linebacker while also seeking playing time on special teams as a sophomore in 2015.

2014: Competed in JV Football ... Member of 2014 NEC Fall All-Academic Honor Roll.

Before Wagner: A native of Denmark who played his senior season of scholastic football at La Lamiere HS in Indiana … Played with the Søllerød gold Diggers of the European Federation of American Football … One of two Danes on the 2014 Seahawk roster, along with sophomore offensive lineman Joachim Christensen … Hard-nosed, sturdy athlete whose quickest path to the playing field may be on special teams.

THE SEAHAWKS#41 Buzz WilliamsPosition: LBHeight: 6-2Weight: 220Class: SophomoreHometown: Lakeland, fLHigh School: Lakeland

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THE SEAHAWKS#14 Andre yevchinezPosition: WrHeight: 5-10Weight: 170Class: JuniorHometown: Binghamton, NyHigh School: Binghamton

#36 rashad youngPosition: WrHeight: 6-0Weight: 190Class: SophomoreHometown: Ledyard, CTHigh School: The Williams School/Bridgton

Otis Wright is an explosive and dynamic return specialist/ running back, a potentially game-charging athlete … In two seasons, while seeing action in 23 games, has amassed 866 rushing yards on 224 carries (3.9 average), six receptions for 60 yards … Also has 1,016 career yards on 37 kickoff returns (27.5 average) and two touchdowns … One of just 10 true freshmen to see playing time during the 2012 NEC Championship season. After sitting out the 2013 season, Wright reminded Seahawk fans of his electric style by returning the opening kickoff 97 yards for a touchdown in the 2014 green & White game. 2014: Led the team in rushing with 562 yards on a team-best 158 carries (3.6 average), with a long of 53 yards and six touchdowns … Also had four receptions for 21 yards with a long of 12 yards … Returned nine kicks for 240 yards (26.7 average) with a Saw action in 10 games with eight starts … Finished the year with 823 all-purpose yards, on 562 rushing yards, 21 receiving yards and 240 kick return yards.

2013: Did not see any game action.

2012: Earned First-Team All-NEC honors as a return specialist after averaging 27.7 yards per kickoff return with two touchdowns, including a career-long 90 yard return that went for a touchdown on the opening kickoff vs. Robert Morris (10/27) ... Also had an 89-yard kickoff return for a touchdown vs. Monmouth (9/15) … Saw action in eight games at running back during his first season as a Seahawk … Earned two NEC Special Teams Player of the Week awards … Finished the year with 1,119 all-purpose yards, on 776 return yards, 304 rushing yards, and 39 receiving yards, a figure that ranked second on the team behind all-time great Dominique Williams.

Before Wagner: Played for Coach Manny Martin at Dillard HS … Dynamic, big-play performer who was widely recruited … Consistently displayed excellent burst and top end speed … Selected to play in both the Dade vs. Broward and North vs. South All-Star games.

Andre Yevchinecz is a gifted athlete with soft hands, excellent speed and quickness, who evolved into the Seahawks’ top punt returner as the 2013 season progressed, while also contributing at wide receiver. His reliable and consistent play, coupled with a year of collegiate experience, has him in line for a potentially expanded role this fall.

2013: Played in nine games for the Seahawks … Ranked No. 1 on the team in both number of punt returns (13) and punt-return yards (82) … Posted career highs with four punt returns for 33 yards in the win at eventual NEC Champion Sacred Heart (10/5) … Delivered a career-long 17-yard punt return vs. Robert Morris (10/26) … Had two receptions for 16 yards from his wide receiver position on the year, snaring a nine-yard catch at Syracuse (9/14), and a seven-yard grab at Delaware (9/21) the following week … Member of the 2013 NEC All-Academic Fall Honor Roll.

Before Wagner: Standout quarterback and defensive back at Binghamton High School … Threw for 1,692 yards and 16 touchdowns while rushing for 918 yards in his senior season … Led the Patriots to consecutive 8-3 records and back-to-back sectional championships … Three-sport athlete in football, basketball and baseball … Earned a spot on the Southern Tier Athletic Conference All-Metro Basketball Team at guard … Nicknamed “Yevvy.”

Rashad Young is an athletic, physical player who will be looking to add depth to the Seahawk wide receiver unit in 2015 while also looking to make an impact on special teams.

2014: Competed in JV Football.

Before Wagner: Well-rounded athlete with excellent size who arrived on grymes Hill as a mid-year transfer after playing WR at Bridgton Academy in North Bridgton, Maine … Lacrosse and basketball standout at The Williams School in New London, CT … Honor Roll student.

THE SEAHAWKS# 3 Otis WrightPosition: rBHeight: 5-10Weight: 180Class: SeniorHometown: fort Lauderdale, fLHigh School: dillard

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NO. NAMe CL. POS. HT. WT. HOMeTOWN/HIGH SCHOOL 5 Travis edmond fr. QB 6-2 180 Center Valley, PA / Southern Lehigh 8 Chris Woodard fr. Te 6-4 190 North Tonawanda / North Tonawanda, Ny 9 Alexander Hodge fr. Wr 6-2 175 Waldorf, Md / North Point 16 Vin Aranda fr. QB 6-0 185 Staten Island, Ny / Monsignor farrell/Milford Academy18 Luke Massei fr. QB 6-1 185 Cary, NC / Green Hope 20 yejun Song fr. LB 6-0 215 ellicott City, Md / Hebron 22 Nick Bernal fr. dB 5-10 175 Coconut Creek, fL / North Broward Prep 23 Thomas riley fr. dB 6-0 175 Glen Gardner, NJ / Voorhees 24 roldy Lucien fr. dB 5-10 190 Union, NJ / Union 28 Brad reed fr. Te 6-5 225 Mount Sinai, Ny / Mount Sinai 29 Alex rowe fr. dB 5-8 170 Lake Mary, fL / Lake Mary 31 Connor Starr fr. dB 5-10 185 Port Murray, NJ / Voorhees 32 Santoni Graham fr. LB 6-1 220 Arlington, VA / Bishop O’Connell/fork Union Military Academy34 Nick kovacs fr. LB 6-1 215 rutherford, NJ / St. Mary 36 Josh Mercado fr. dB 6-0 210 Hoboken, NJ / Hoboken 36 James Murphy fr. rB 5-6 250 Avon, CT / Avon Hyde School37 dallas Hancock fr. Wr 6-0 180 Cary, NC / Panther Creek 38 darryl Gamble fr. dB 6-1 185 Tinton falls, NJ / Monmouth regional 44 denis Mucha fr. LB 6-1 235 South Hackensack, NJ / Paramus Catholic 45 Grant Ludgar fr. fB 5-10 215 dallas, TX / Bishop Lynch 46 Ben Sieczkowski fr. fB 6-2 220 englishtown, NJ / Manalapan 47 Alex roberts fr. dB 6-0 190 Potomac, Md / Winston Churchill 48 Zach Chambers fr. LB 6-0 220 fayetteville, NC / Pine forest 49 Andrew Cordani fr. rB 5-11 195 Hamilton, VA / Loudoun Valley 55 Wisdom donkor fr. LB 5-10 225 Parlin, NJ / Old Bridge 56 Velvario faulkner fr. LB 6-0 210 fort Lauderdale, fL / St. Thomas Aquinas 58 Tevaughn Grant fr. LB 6-4 220 Pateron, NJ / eastside 60 Brandon Searles fr. OL 6-4 260 Medford, NJ / Lenape 61 Jake Vogel fr. OL 6-4 275 Sparta, NJ / Sparta 62 Brady Hudik fr. OL 6-5 275 Bordentown, NJ / Bordentown regional 67 daniel Clifford fr. OL 6-4 295 Hoboken, NJ / Hoboken 72 kevin foulds fr. OL 6-4 260 Sparta, NJ / Sparta/Worcester Academy85 Willie dale fr. Wr 6-2 210 Staten Island, Ny / St. Peter’s 89 ryan Jensen fr. Te 6-3 245 Scotch Plains, NJ / Scotch Plains-fanwood 91 everett Minchew fr. k/P 6-1 185 Cherry Hill, NJ / Camden Catholic 95 Julian McCleod fr. dL 6-2 255 Miramar, fL / St. Thomas Aquinas 97 Michael Blond fr. LS 6-2 205 Clifton Park, Ny / Shenendehowa

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It is vwith great pride and anticipation that the Northeast Conference (NEC) enters its 34th year as an NCAA Division I athletic conference. Ten strong and committed to strengthening the conference from within, the NEC comes off the most successful year in league history in terms of athletic and academic success. Poised for a new era of growth, innovation and achievement under the leadership of Noreen Morris, the Conference will continue to build around the theme of #NECPride. The NEC and its member institutions are committed to providing opportunities for student-athletes to achieve their fullest potential both in athletic competition and in the classroom. Likewise, the Conference continually strives to be an NCAA Division I leader for student-athlete achievement, academic excellence, integrity, sportsmanship, equity and diversity, community partnership and national engagement. When the Northeast Conference (NEC) was first established as the ECAC-Metro Conference back in 1981, the league’s founders had one goal in mind: to create a competitive NCAA Division I men’s basketball conference for unaffiliated schools on the Eastern seaboard. A single-sport entity at its inception, the NEC has grown far beyond expectations over the past three plus decades, having transformed itself into a 10-member, 22-sport conference. The remarkable success story of the Conference began to unfold in 1985, when the league began sponsoring additional sports. Three years later, a change of name was in order and the Northeast Conference as we know it today was born. With membership and sport sponsorship continuing to grow over the years, the NEC now enjoys qualification or play-

in access to 14 different NCAA Championships (baseball, men’s and women’s basketball, football, men’s and women’s golf, men’s and women’s lacrosse, men’s and women’s soccer, softball, men’s and women’s tennis and women’s volleyball). neC Footprint - 2013-14 (400w)Though the NEC has featured various incarnations since its inception, charter members Fairleigh Dickinson, LIU Brooklyn, Robert Morris, St. Francis Brooklyn, Saint Francis U and Wagner remain part of the current 10-school alignment. They are joined by Mount St. Mary’s (admitted in 1989), Central Connecticut (1997), Sacred Heart (1999) and Bryant (2012). The NEC’s six-state geographic footprint includes access to such major media markets as New York City, Baltimore, Pittsburgh, Hartford and Providence. NEC member institutions now compete in 22 championship sports: baseball, men’s and women’s basketball, women’s bowling, men’s and women’s cross country, football, men’s and women’s golf, men’s and women’s indoor track and field, men’s and women’s lacrosse, men’s and women’s outdoor track and field, men’s and women’s soccer, softball, women’s swimming, men’s and women’s tennis, and women’s volleyball. an innovative leaderThe NEC has embraced new and social media to convey its message to a growing fan base. The conference has attracted a loyal following in recent years on its Twitter, Facebook and YouTube pages, and the NEC Overtime! blog continues to grow in popularity. Attempting to revolutionize the way its fans follow and interact with their favorite teams, the Conference launched NEC Front Row at the start of the 2012 fall season. The online digital network with free multi-platform access features a rich set of content, including live events, on-demand video, highlight packages, coaches shows, features, original programming and access to league’s extensive digital library, all free of charge to users. The network gives fans inside access to the NEC and its student-athletes on the field, in the classroom, across campus, and in the community. By the end of May, over 700 events had been broadcast on NEC Front Row with viewership approaching 200,000 for the year. All NEC championship webcasts in 2012-13 were produced in HD for the first time. Championships broadcast in their entirety were men’s and women’s soccer, field hockey, women’s volleyball, women’s swimming and diving, men’s and women’s lacrosse, softball and baseball. The Conference also aired portions of the women’s bowling championship and two women’s basketball semifinal games. NEC Front Row proudly presented its first documentary short, #NECPride, Moon Magic, in April, recounting the events of a 48-hour period in March that culminated with Robert Morris defeating defending national champion Kentucky in the Postseason NIT. The NEC Front Row studio set made its debut last winter two new segments. A weekly NEC on the Run video podcast spotlighted the best and brightest in NEC men’s and women’s hoops and featured and the popular NEC9 countdown of the week’s top plays from around the league. The Conference also debuted NEC Now, a segment devoted to breaking news and current hot topics in and around NEC sports. For the first time in more than a decade, the NEC hosted a basketball preseason media day, but with a special twist. Combining social media and a state-of-the-art venue, the NEC hosted “Social” Media Day last October at the brand-new Barclay’s Center on Flatbush Avenue in Brooklyn. The festivities aired live on NEC Front Row and a tape-delayed broadcast received multiple airings on Fox College Sports. The Front Row broadcast was an interactive one during which fans were encouraged to tweet comments and questions with the best making it on air. NEC Front Row was there when the basketball season tipped off at “Social” Media Day, and returned for the climax as well via NEC Front Row Live! presented by Pilot

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Pen. The online digital network was on the scene at the men’s and women’s title games, providing live pre- and post-game coverage via an ESPN-style floor level set. Providing an alternate take on the world of NEC sports, the NEC Overtime! blog continued to grow its following during the 2012-13 academic year. The blog, along with the league’s Facebook page, served as the home for numerous fan-based contests throughout the year, including #NECRoadTrip and #SweetGetaway promotions. The blog also served to reward the most rabid NEC fans who participated in social media-related activities (#NEC13 Sixth Man Award, #NECPridePix, #NECElite) throughout the NEC Basketball Tournament. The NEC continued its partnership with sports talk stations WFAN Sports Radio 66 (New York) and KDKA 93.7 FM “The Fan” (Pittsburgh) to air 60-second NEC Notebook radio spots throughout the basketball season. With increased support through the NEC’s basketball enhancement fund, the Conference was also able to add new markets in Baltimore (CBS Radio/ESPN Radio), Hartford (ESPN Radio/Fox Sports Radio) and Altoona (ESPN Radio) to its radio advertising mix last winter and help increase the league’s exposure in these areas. Over the last five years, the NEC has regionally televised over 125 basketball and football games, as the league’s coverage area has expanded to over 50 million homes. Along with flagship station MSG Network, other regional television partners include Root Sports-Pittsburgh, MASN and Cox Sports. The NEC has also partnered with ESPNU, ESPN3 and Fox College Sports to bring games to a national audience. In 2013, ESPN2 broadcast the NEC men’s basketball championship game for the 26th straight year, while ESPNU carried the women’s championship for the sixth year in a row. Success in the ClassroomThe NEC and its member institutions raised the bar once again with respect to the academic excellence displayed by the 4,800+ student-athletes who represented the Conference during the 2012-13 academic year. NEC student-athletes averaged a record-high 3.18 GPA for the 2012-13 academic year and nine of the ten core member institutions finished the year with at least a 3.0 GPA. A record 2,339 student-athletes - nearly half of the league’s competitors – were named to the NEC Academic Honor Roll in 2012-13, while an all-time high 585 were tabbed to the Commissioner’s Academic Honor Roll with GPAs of 3.75 or higher. Likewise, eight NEC student-athletes were tabbed Capital One Academic All-Americans. Additionally, the NCAA honored 44 NEC teams with public recognition awards for exceptional academic performance with respect to their latest Academic Progress Rate scores. The 44 teams earning Public Recognition established a new league record. NEC institutions also ranked among the nation’s elite in Graduation Success Rate (GSR) figures released by the NCAA with 42 teams achieving a perfect 100 percent GSR in their respective sports and nearly 40 percent earning a GSR of over 90 percent. Student-athletes at Wagner posted an NEC all-time high 3.31 GPA to win the 2012-13 NEC Institutional Academic Award. athletic achievementThe NEC sent representatives to NCAA Championship events in 15 different team sports in 2012-13, with a record five teams claiming victories on the grandest stage. Likewise, there were 15 NEC teams who were ranked in national polls at some point during their respective campaigns. A total of seven men’s and women’s track and field performers individually qualified for NCAA championships, and the Conference also sent a representative to the NCAA men’s golf championship. Individually, 13 NEC student-athletes earned All-America honors in their respective sports. For the second straight year and third time in league history, the NEC sent three men’s basketball teams (LIU, Robert Morris and Bryant) to the postseason. In the 30+ years of NEC men’s basketball history, no team had ever “three-peated” as champion until LIU Brooklyn etched its name in the league recordbook last March. The Blackbirds once again hoisted the trophy on their home court, beating Mount St. Mary’s, 91-70, before a raucous, sellout crowd at the WRAC and nationwide ESPN2 audience. The Blackbirds have now won 72 games and posted a 44-10 record in NEC play over the last three seasons. In perhaps the most talked about win in league history, Robert Morris became the toast of the college basketball and social media world with its stunning 59-57 win over Kentucky in the first round of the Postseason NIT. Hosting the game before a record crowd at the Sewall Center, the Colonials raced out to an early lead and held on to beat the defending national champions, setting off a madcap postgame celebration that wasn’t just confined to Moon Township. RMU and head coach Andrew Toole also trended worldwide on Twitter following the win. NEC women’s basketball also matched an all-time high with three teams earning invitations to the postseason (Sacred Heart, Saint Francis U and Quinnipiac). In just the third year the NEC has earned an autobid to the NCAA FCS playoffs, Wagner made history with its 31-20 win over Colgate in the first round of the FCS playoffs at Hameline Field. It marked the first-ever NCAA football victory for the NEC, and the Seahawks gave No. 2 Eastern Washington all it could handle in the second round, leading late in the third quarter before coming up short by a 29-19 final score. Wagner was ranked No. 21 in the final Sports Network FCS Poll and 22nd in the final FCS Coaches’ Poll. The NEC continued to earn national acclaim in men’s soccer. Reminiscent of its run to the Elite Eight more than a decade earlier, Fairleigh Dickinson advanced to the Sweet 16 of the NCAA Men’s Soccer Tournament after capturing its seventh NEC championship. The Knights ousted No. 18 St. John’s (1-0) and No. 12 St. Louis (2-1 in 2 OT) on the road in the first two rounds, before dropping a 1-0 overtime decision at No. 9 North Carolina. FDU, which finished the season ranked 20th in the final NSCAA poll, has posted six of the NEC’s eight all-time wins in NCAA men’s soccer competition. Arguably the most dominant women’s bowling program of the last decade, Fairleigh Dickinson qualified for the NCAA Championship for the ninth time in ten years and reached the quarterfinals. FDU is a two-time national champion in the sport and has advanced to the national semis on eight occasions. Incredibly, every member of the 2013 NEC women’s bowling tourney field ranked in the NTCA Top-20 in 2012-13. The NEC also produced five NTCA All-Americans this past season, including FDU’s Danielle McEwan, who was named the NTCA Division I Player of the Year for the second consecutive year It was a historic season for Bryant baseball. The Bulldogs not only won a league-record 45 games and the NEC Tournament crown in their first year of eligibility, but also became the first NEC team to win an NCAA Tournament game with a 4-1 victory over SEC power Arkansas in the opener of the Manhattan, KS Regional. Bryant won 19 straight games at one point, the longest win streak in the nation last season. The Bulldogs also achieved their first national ranking in April, and became the first Northeast team ranked nationally since the 2011 season. It was a year of firsts for CCSU softball. The Blue Devils won their first NEC Tournament in May, then claimed their first NCAA Tournament victory with a 9-1 win over Northwestern St. in the Baton Rouge regional.

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the northeast conferenceBryant’s men’s lacrosse became the first in school history to qualify for the NCAA Tournament at the DI level, defeating Robert Morris, 14-7, in the conference final in Smithfield, RI. The Bulldogs, who finished the year ranked 20th nationally, batted top-seeded Syracuse evenly through the first two quarters in NCAA first round play, before succumbing, 12-7, in front of a national audience on ESPNU. Bryant’s Kevin Massa enjoyed a historical year, setting new NCAA single-season marks for faceoff wins, ground balls and ground balls per game. In the NCAA first round against Syracuse, he won an astounding 22-of-23 at the faceoff X. Fairleigh Dickinson swept the NEC men’s and women’s tennis titles for the second straight season last April. In the first round of the NCAA Tournament, FDU’s Arvis Berzins became just the second player in NEC history to win a set in NCAA competition, beating No. 3 ranked Jarmere Jenkins of Virginia in the first set by a 6-3 score. Scintillating Saint Francis U junior forward Tesa McKibben became the first three-time NEC Women’s Soccer Player of the Year. She ranked in the top-five nationally in points per game, goals per game and game-winning goals. CCSU men’s cross country and Saint Francis U women’s swimming and diving both won their fourth straight NEC championships. Achieving All-American status in their respective sports during the 2012-13 academic year were Bryant’s Kevin Brown (baseball), Jordan Harris (football) and Kevin Massa (lacrosse), FDU’s Danielle McEwan (bowling) and Liat Vizenfeld (bowling), LIU Brooklyn’s Brendon Rodney (men’s indoor track and field), Robert Morris’ Nolan Nearhoof (football), Sacred Heart’s Jackie Carbonetto (bowling) and Marcello Castro (soccer), Adelphi’s Samantha Morlack (bowling), Duquesne’s Doran Bell (football), NJCU’s Kelly Daunno (bowling) and Rider’s Sandra Penas (field hockey). Sacred Heart’s John Murphy (sixth round, Yankees), Wagner’s Ian Miller (14th, Mariners), LIU Brooklyn’s Justin Topa (17th, Pirates), and Bryant’s Kevin Brown (22nd, Cubs), Joe Michaud (33rd, Athletics) and Peter Kelich (38th, Padres) were all taken in the 2013 MLB Draft. The NEC announced its third Hall of Fame class in January, 2013. The three-member class was comprised of Fairleigh Dickinson men’s basketball player Desi Wilson, Mount St. Mary’s women’s basketball player Vanessa Blair and longtime Sacred Heart Executive Director of Athletics Don Cook. on Campus & in The CommunityThe NEC welcomed the class of 2016 to campus last summer as part of its annual outreach program designed to raise awareness and develop the league’s growing fan base. Over 10,000 freshman students were introduced to the Conference with a promotional gift bag and informative NEC Fan Guide. The NEC, its member institutions and student-athletes have made community involvement an important piece of its mission. In 2012-13, the NEC Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) were instrumental in spearheading Hurricane Sandy relief efforts in their communities and met in New York City during the holiday season to donate toys to the Toys for Tots program. The SAAC also participated in a “Penny Wars” fundraiser for a fourth straight year that resulted in a significant donation to the Cancer Recovery Foundation. To assist in raising breast cancer awareness, NEC women’s volleyball teams supported “Dig Pink” and women’s basketball teams participated in the WBCA’s “Pink Zone” promotion. For the third straight year, Sacred Heart was awarded the NEC Building Communities award. The award recognizes the institution that demonstrates the highest dedication to making an impact in the community through the efforts of its student-athletes, coaches and administrators. Over the course of the 2012-13 academic year, Sacred Heart donated over 8,100 hours of community service. In total, Conference members logged over 20,000 hours of community service. Commitment to SportsmanshipThe NEC continued its participation in the NCAA’s Respect Campaign, an effort to promote an environment of respect and integrity at Conference events. The NEC Team Sportsmanship Award program recognized those teams and student-athletes who adhere to the principles of sportsmanship and pursue victory with honor. Saint Francis U finished the year with a league-high five NEC Team Sportsmanship awards. The Red Flash have led the NEC in sportsmanship honors in each of the five years since the program was instituted in 2008-09. What’s Next?The NEC opened the 2013-14 academic year by introducing a modernized version of its primary and secondary marks, giving the Conference a fresh, yet familiar look moving forward.In recent years, the NEC has taken aim at elevating the brand awareness of the league, elevating the caliber of its championship events and enhancing the opportunities and experiences for student-athletes that compete in the Conference. The NEC has raised its commitment to basketball through a host of strategic initiatives, most notably via a Brand and Basketball Enhancement fund, revised scheduling parameters and the implementation of state-of-the-art LED signage at all arenas. The NEC has also provided each institution with a basketball marketing grant that resulted in the highest attendance on the men’s side in 15 years and the highest per-game average in women’s basketball history last season. The next evolution of NEC Front Row will come this fall with the debut of HD quality webcasts around the league. Likewise, with HD Tricasters being provided to each institution, schools will be able to record games in broadcast quality high definition from multiple angles. With this long-term upgrade, highlights from Front Row broadcasts can be fed to local news stations, regional sports networks and ESPN (SportsCenter Top-10), or used during NEC-TV games. The equipment will also come bundled with an HD replay system to be implemented for the 2013-14 basketball season. Beginning in the fall of 2013, the NEC’s online digital network will also have its own iPhone/iPad application that can be downloaded at no cost. Live and on-demand events will also be free of charge, and fans can take part in the conversation through the app’s built-in social media capabilities. Coming off the success of its #NECPride, Moon Magic documentary short, the NEC also plans to go back and revisit some of the greatest teams, student-athletes and moments that have shaped the league’s history, all under the #NECPride film banner.

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ALBANy(ALBANy ST.)(2-11-0)1985 .....................0-151991 ....................19-291999 ...................21-372000 ................. 38-302001 .................. 30-352002 ..................14-352003 ................... 7-282004 ................. 27-352005 ..................10-382006 ...................0-342007 ..................10-242008 .....................11-302009 ................. 28-412010 .................. 14-242012 ..................30-0

ALBrIGHT(5-3-0)1964 .......................27-81965 ..................... 14-211966 ....................... 13-71969 .......................32-71970 .....................22-141971 ......................27-141972 .....................21-221973 .....................19-27

ALderSON BrOAddUS

(1-0-0)2014 ...................... 26-0

ALfred(2-0-0)1989 .....................34-191990 ...................... 28-8

AMerICAN INT.(0-1-0)1940 .......................7-27

ASSUMPTION(0-1-0)2010 ...................... 9-24

BerGeN(2-0-1)1938 ......................24-01939 ....................20-201940 .......................14-6

BrIdGePOrT(4-7-1)1930 .......................0-101931 ........................ 7-131937 .......................7-261938 ...................... 0-251939 .....................27-121940 .......................14-01941......................25-121949 ..................... 14-141951 ........................ 19-71972 .........................0-61973 ....................... 7-211974 .....................19-35

BrOOkLyN(6-7-0)1927 .........................0-61928 ..................... 13-141929 ...................... 6-471937 ...................... 0-501939 ...................... 26-61940 ....................... 13-01941....................... 27-01946 .....................19-251947 .....................14-391948 ...................... 0-201952 .................... 40-141953 ...................... 38-01954 .......................14-0

BUffALO STATe(1-0-0)1981 ........................59-7

UNIV. BUffALO(1-0-0)1987 ...................... 20-0

BryANT(4-2-0)2008 ................... 14-242009 ..................... 2-62010 ...................29-212012...................31-212013...................28-472014..................23-20

C.W. POST(7-17-0)1963 ..................... 15-211964 .........................7-61965 .......................2-141966 .....................16-231969 ....................... 7-141970 .......................7-231971 ...................... 15-211972 ....................... 0-171973 .....................16-281974 ...................... 7-241975 ......................14-171976 ....................... 0-311977....................... 0-431978 ......................13-511987 ....................46-291988 ....................22-201989 ......................16-311990 .....................12-351991 ......................26-131992 ....................28-261993 .....................27-211994 ......................17-211996 ...................... 6-241997 ......................13-12

C.C.N.y.(3-3-1)1927 .........................6-01928 .....................13-241946 .......................6-121947 .......................6-121948 ..................... 19-191949 ...................... 28-61950 .......................14-0

CeNT. CONN. ST.(NeW BrITAIN)(14-12-0)1937 .................... 0-321938 ...................... 6-01939 .................... 0-391940 ................... 12-151941 ....................20-181993 ...................22-151994 ...................28-211995 ..................40-351996 .................. 41-491997 ..................34-231998 ....................21-171999 ...................35-162000 ................... 24-72001 .........24-17(2ot)2002 ..................17-242003 ..................39-162004 ..........21-28(ot)2005 .................34-382006 ................... 6-272007 .................. 13-212008 ..................10-352009 ................. 32-272010 ..................20-382012....................31-132013...................17-522014...................20-10

COLGATe(1-0-0)2012 ................ 31-20

CONN. Jr.(2-0-0)1929 ...................... 38-0

1930 .........................2-0

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COrTLANd ST.(1-1-0)1984 ..................... 27-171985 .................... 23-28

UNIV. Of d.C.(3-0-0)1982 ..................... 35-171983 ....................49-201988 ..................... 61-14

COrNeLL(1-1-0)1999 ..................... 14-312010 .................W 41-7

dAVIdSON(1-0-0)1989 ......................35-11

dAyTON(1-0-0)1987 ....................... 19-3

deLAWAre(0-1)2013.....................9-49

deLAWAre VALLey(4-0-0)1989 .....................28-131990 .....................34-131991 .....................40-301992 .......................12-0

dICkINSON(3-2-0)1956 .........................0-31958 .....................18-201959 .....................28-151960 ...................... 47-61961 .......................18-13

dreXeL(2-1-0)1964 .......................21-01965 .....................21-231972 .........................9-7

dUQUeSNe(5-4-0)1992 ....................... 31-61993 ....................27-241995 ....................20-442008 ......................0-142009 .................... 23-172010 .....................20-212012......................23-172013.......................7-342014......................23-13

eASTerN WASH(0-1-0)2012......................19-29

eMOry & HeNry(1-0-0)1987 .....................20-15

fdU-MAdISON(4-0-0)1983 ....................44-251984 ....................... 31-61985 .......................19-01986 .......................37-0

ferrUM(0-1-0)1988 .....................13-40

fAU(0-1-0)2012.......................3-7

fIU(0-1-0)2014.......................3-34

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frANkLIN & MAr-SHALL(1-0-0)1986 ....................40-28

GeOrGeTOWN(3-2-0)2000 ....................21-282010 .....................22-162012......................10-132013......................28-212014......................21-3

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GLeNVILLe STATe(1-0-0)1989 ...................... 48-0

GrOVe CITy(0-1-0)1957 ..................... 13-14

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HOBArT(2-4-0)1954 ......................6-401955 ....................... 7-141976 ......................13-311977......................14-351978 ....................... 13-81979 ...................... 19-11

HOfSTrA(14-13-1)1938 ..................... 13-371947 ...................... 0-341948 ......................13-131949 ....................... 19-61950 .....................20-191951 ....................... 0-341952 .......................7-551968 .......................7-261969 ..................... 14-121972 ....................... 10-71973 .....................13-241974 ....................... 41-71975 ..................... 31-141976 .......................21-01977........................7-271978 ......................21-171979 .....................14-331980 ..................... 38-171981 ......................35-141982 .....................20-131983 .......................0-191984 ....................... 8-171985 .....................20-101986 .....................28-211987 .................... 28-351988 ....................30-241989 ....................24-421990 ...................... 6-54

HOLy CrOSS(1-0-0)2012......................31-30

IONA(17-2-0)1979 .................... 28-01980 .................... 27-01981 ..................... 62-71982 ................... 37-131991 ................... 24-151992 ..................27-201993 ..................23-301993 .................... 32-01994 ..................39-221995 ....................42-01996 .................... 27-01997 .................... 33-02002 ................... 34-02003 ..................34-172004 ..................27-142005 ....................14-02006 ......................7-32007 ........14-17 (OT)2008 .................45-28

ITHACA(0-2-0)1980 ..................... 13-411988 (ot).............31-34

JACkSONVILLe

(3-1-0)1998 ..................62-442000 ..................22-312002 ................... 42-72007 ..................41-27

JUNIATA(0-2-0)1929 .......................0-121930 ...................... 0-52

keAN(4-0-0)1981 .......................13-101982 ......................42-01983 ....................... 41-71984 .....................40-13

LAfAyeTTe(0-3-0)1976.......................21-441979 ....................... 3-212014.......................23-35

LA SALLe(6-0-0)2002 ................... 42-72003 ....................10-62004 ................. 35-282005 ..................41-272006 ..................38-152007 ................... 28-0

LONG ISLANd(1-1-0)1928 .........................7-01929 .......................0-37

LOWeLL TeXTILe(3-1-0)1933 .......................0-511941..........................7-61946 ...................... 20-71947 .........................7-6

LyCOMING(1-1-0)1967 ..................... 27-131968 .......................0-10

MArIST(8-7-0)1992 .................... 42-71993 .................... 22-61994 .................... 30-81996 .................. 27-281997 .....................0-211998 ................... 17-141999 ...................17-202000 ..................31-342002 .................. 16-312003 ..................13-242004 ..................28-132005 ..................21-382006 ....................38-72007 ................... 24-142008 .................... 21-14

MASS. ST.(0-1-0)1931 ....................... 0-76

MerrIMACk(0-1)2013...................41-42

MONMOUTH(9-12-0)1993 ..................... 13-71994 .................. 14-221995 .................. 21-201996 ...................10-231997 ..................... 7-511998 ..................20-481999 .................... 35-32000 .................... 14-72001 ...................15-232002 ......................7-62003 ...................0-242004 ....................7-14

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series record bookST. frANCIS-PA(19-3-0)1992 ................... 18-211992 .................... 48-61993 ................... 31-211994 ...................35-131995 ...................38-211996 ....................24-61997 ....................42-61998 .................. 45-141999 ...................45-132000 ................... 35-62001 .....................38-72002 ......................7-02003 ................. 24-162004 .................. 17-142005 ..................23-212006 ..................14-352007 .................20-232008 ...................17-132009 .... 56-48 (3-ot)2010 .................. 22-142012 .................. 31-212013....................10-72014....................46-39

ST. JOHN’S(11-2-0)1982 ...................... 48-71983 .................... 29-351983 ...................... 48-71984 .....................35-121985 ....................52-281986 .......................35-71987 .....................30-141988 ..................... 31-141992 ...................... 27-01993 ...................... 34-91994 .....................14-341999 .......................35-32001 .......................34-7

ST. LAWreNCe(1-3-0)1936 ...................... 0-821978 .....................12-351980 ....................... 21-71982 ....................34-43

ST. PeTer’S(7-0-0)1994 ...................... 42-31995 ....................28-241996 ..................... 41-121997 .................... 42-141998 .......................34-72005 ...................52-252006 ..................... 34-0

STONeHILL(0-2-0)2008 .................. 13-142009 .................42-45

STONy BrOOk(9-4-0)1985 .....................26-101995 .................... 28-271996 .................... 27-201997 .......................10-01998 ..................... 14-131999 .....................24-122000 ..................... 35-92001 .................... 30-522002 .....................17-142003 ....................21-282004 .....................21-132005 ....................10-282006 ..................... 9-45

1968 ...................... 34-81969 .......................10-01970 ...................... 39-91971 ..................... 14-291973 .......................35-61974 ...................... 40-71975 ..................... 15-12

SyrACUSe(0-1)2013.....................0-54

UrSINUS(9-7-0)1948 ...................... 23-61949 ...................... 34-61950 ...................... 6-251951 .......................12-131952 ....................... 7-121953 .......................6-141954 .......................7-341955 .......................6-141956 ..................... 12-191957 ....................... 13-01958 ...................... 26-61959 ...................... 32-81960 ....................49-201961 ......................20-121962 .......................14-81963 ...................... 25-0

VALPArAISO(0-1-1)1970 ..................... 14-141971 ......................18-34

WeST CHeSTer(0-1-0)1986 ...................... 0-32

WeSTerNCONNeCTICUT(3-0-0)1986 .....................31-91987 .....................27-32007 ................... 20-7

W. MAryLANd(3-1-0)1964 .....................34-161965 .........................7-01966 ......................13-191967 ...................... 25-8

WIdeNer(PeNN MILITAry)(2-10-0)1950 .......................8-331951 ........................ 0-131954 ..................... 12-211955 .....................14-381956 ....................... 7-141957 ..................... 12-141958 ....................... 8-131959 .....................12-201960 ....................25-201961 ........................0-141962 ....................... 8-151963 ...................... 27-0

WILkeS(0-1-0)1962 .......................6-12

WILLIAM PATerSON(5-2-0)1985 .......................41-61986 ...................... 27-01987 .......................14-01988 ......................31-101989 ..................... 21-101990 ..................... 12-151991 .......................13-21

WISCONSIN-PLAT-TeVILLe(0-1-0)1989 ..................... 17-35

WITTeNBerG(0-2-0)1968 ...................... 7-451969 ...................... 0-56

2005 .................26-202006 ................... 7-282007 ..................45-162008 ...................17-312009 .................27-242010 ...................31-202012 ...................17-382013.....................6-232014.....................16-21

MONTCLAIr ST.(8-10-4)1929 .........................6-71930 .......................14-01931 ....................... 6-251932 .......................14-01934 .......................0-18 1935 ...................... 0-361941...................... 13-271974 ....................20-201975 ........................ 0-01978 .......................6-161979 .......................9-211980 ..................... 12-101981 ....................... 0-281982 ................... 40-401983 ....................20-201984 ...................... 6-241985 .....................20-161986 .....................14-281987 .....................24-171988 ..................... 51-211990 .....................22-131991 ......................26-14

MOrAVIAN(9-11-2)1931 ........................0-141932 ........................ 0-01949 .....................18-261950 .................... 14-461952 ...................... 6-251953 .....................19-341954 ...................... 0-341955 ...................... 0-471956 ...................... 0-261957 .....................14-321958 ...................... 6-341959 ...................... 42-81960 ....................... 13-01963 ...................... 20-61964 ...................... 20-71965 ....................... 19-71966 ........................ 0-01967 ...................... 20-01968 ...................... 20-61969 ......................24-01970 ......................13-171971 ..................... 20-14

MUHLeNBerG(0-1-0)1930 ...................... 0-32

NeW HAVeN(1-0-0)1982 .......................34-7

NeW PALTZ(0-0-2)1935 ........................ 0-01936 .........................6-6

N.y. AGGIeS(3-8-1)1927 ......................6-441928 ........................ 0-01929 .....................13-251930 ....................... 0-131931 ....................... 20-01934 ....................... 0-131935 ....................... 7-141936 ........................7-171937 .................... 14-441938 ...................... 27-01939 ....................... 0-13

1940 ...................... 20-0

N. y. TeCH(1-0-0)1983 .......................35-6

NeWPOrT NeWS(4-1-0)1988 .................... 42-101989 ....................... 31-71990 .....................56-141991 ......................19-321992 .....................20-17

NORTH DAkOTA ST.(0-1)2009 ...................29-58

PACe(5-1-0)1980 ...................... 45-01981 ......................21-201986 .................... 29-361987 .......................59-71992 ...................... 48-61993 .....................47-10

PANZer(6-4-0)1934 .........................0-61935 .........................0-61936 ...................... 0-201937 ....................... 7-141938 ....................... 12-71939 .......................14-61941........................14-01947 ....................... 12-71948 ..................... 14-121950 .................... 14-461952 ...................... 6-251953 .....................19-341954 ...................... 0-341955 ...................... 0-471956 ...................... 0-261957 .....................14-321958 ...................... 6-341959 ...................... 42-81960 ....................... 13-01963 ...................... 20-61964 ...................... 20-71965 ....................... 19-711966 ...................... 0-01967 ...................... 20-01968 ...................... 20-61969 ......................24-01970 ......................13-171971 ..................... 20-14

NeW HAVeN(1-0-0)1982 .......................34-7

NeW PALTZ(0-0-2)1935 ........................ 0-01936 .........................6-6

N.y. AGGIeS(3-8-1)1927 ......................6-441928 ........................ 0-01929 .....................13-251930 ....................... 0-131931 ....................... 20-01934 ....................... 0-131935 ....................... 7-141936 ........................7-171937 .................... 14-441938 ...................... 27-01939 ....................... 0-131940 ...................... 20-0

N. y. TeCH(1-0-0)1983 .......................35-6

NeWPOrT NeWS(4-1-0)1988 .................... 42-101989 ....................... 31-71990 .....................56-141991 ......................19-321992 .....................20-17

NORTH DAkOTA ST.(0-1)2009 ...................29-58

PACe(5-1-0)1980 ...................... 45-01981 ......................21-201986 .................... 29-361987 .......................59-71992 ...................... 48-61993 .....................47-10

PANZer(6-4-0)1934 .........................0-61935 .........................0-61936 ...................... 0-201937 ....................... 7-141938 ....................... 12-71939 .......................14-61941........................14-01947 ....................... 12-71948 ..................... 14-12

rAMAPO(2-2-0)1985 .......................57-61986 .......................41-31990 ..................... 14-311991 ........................9-21

rOBerT MOrrIS(7-13-0)1994 ...................38-211995 ................... 16-181996 .................. 38-351997 .....................9-211998 ...................17-421999 ...................21-232000 ......... 31-38 (ot)2001 ..................30-492002 ................... 29-02003 ..................28-312004 ..................20-172005 ................. 30-382006 .................. 10-142007 ..................20-132008 ................... 3-352009 ..................10-372010 .................... 9-302012 .................. 23-132013.....................13-172014....................20-0

rOCHeSTer(1-3-1)1976 ....................20-201977....................... 0-351978 ...................... 0-281979 ..................... 10-141987 .....................38-14

rOWAN(GLASSBOrO)(2-3-0)1985 ....................27-241986 ...................... 28-91990 ..................... 14-31

1991 ......................21-281992 .................... 30-59

SACred HeArT(8-8-0)1998 ....................40-81999 .................... 33-02000 .................20-222001 ..................24-452002 .......... 7-10 (ot)2003 ................. 24-162004 .......24-30(2ot)2005 ..................26-212006 ..................17-252007 .................. 18-152008 .................20-422009 .................49-282010 ..................22-382012 ...................12-32013...................23-202014....................7-23

SALISBUry ST.(2-0-0)1990 ...................... 23-61991 ...................... 38-31

SAN dIeGO(1-7-0)1993 .................... 14-441994 .................... 35-451995 .....................20-171997 ....................29-521998 ....................30-421999 ......................12-312001 .................... 24-412004 ....................14-35

SeTON HALL(5-2-0)1975 ......................42-01976 .........................6-71977....................... 20-01978 ....................24-271979 ..................... 19-141980 ...................... 28-01981 ....................... 45-7

SIeNA(1-0-0)2003 ..................... 34-6

SPrINGfIeLd(10-10-0)1964 ....................... 12-71965 .....................13-201966 .......................7-251967 .......................23-71968 .......................7-281969 ....................... 8-171970 .....................26-171971 .......................17-121972 ......................21-171973 .......................14-61974 .......................34-71975 ....................... 19-31976 ...................... 6-291977....................... 6-291978 ....................26-401979 .......................7-321980 .....................10-271981 ...................... 16-101982 ..................... 16-141994 .......................7-33

ST. frANCIS-Ny(1-1-1)1932 ........................ 0-01934 .........................6-01935 ...................... 6-24

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2014 game summarieSGAME 1Wagner 21, Georgetown 3August 30, 2014Washington, DC – Senior quarterback Brian Gehring (Tigard, OR/Tigard/Laney JC) completed 13-of-19 passes for 163 yards and one touchdown, junior running back Otis Wright (Fort Lauderdale, FL/Dillard) rushed for 74 yards on 23 carries, and senior safety Daquan Cooper (Philadelphia, PA/George Washington/Temple) led a dominating defensive effort with five tackles, as Wagner earned a 21-3 win at Georgetown in the season opener for both teams. The Green & White offense was sharp early as Gehring directed a crisp 14-play, 80-yard drive that took 7:12 on its opening possession. The march was capped by a 20-yard TD strike from Gehring to senior wide receiver Anthony Carrington (Toms River, NJ/Toms River North) to make it 7-0 with 4:43 left in the opening quarter. For Gehring, who saw action in five games during his first season on Grymes Hills in 2013, it was his first career scoring pass while Carrington collected his sixth career touchdown reception. Then, late in the first half, the Hoyas marched 42 yards in 10 plays as kicker Henry Darmstadter booted a 35-yard field goal with 0:00 on the clock to cut the deficit to 7-3 at halftime. Moments earlier, Darmstadter had missed a 40-yard field goal attempt but Wagner was called for offsides. On the re-try from five yards closer, Darmstadter nailed the 35-yarder. Following an exchange of punts to open the second half, Wagner put together its second sustained touchdown drive. Taking over at the Seahawk 33, Gehring got things started by connecting with Preseason All-NEC senior tight end Bryant Watts (Burlington, NJ/Florence) for an 11-yard pickup. The 6-4,, 205-pound signal-caller then picked up nine yards with his legs to move the ball into Hoya territory. A pair of completions to senior wide receiver Ralph Greene (Tigard, OR/Tigard) of seven and nine yards, respectively, were followed by five consecutive rushes by Wright, the last being a one-yard touchdown jaunt. The 15-play, 67-yard drive took 7:02 of the clock and staked the Seahawks to a 14-3 with 4:35 remaining in the third quarter. The Wagner defense, meanwhile, continued to flex its muscle, limiting Georgetown to 13 yards on five plays on its ensuing possession, forcing the Hoyas to punt the ball for the sixth time. Senior Steve Rene (Brooklyn, NY/Canarsie/Syracuse) gave the Seahawks excellent field position with a 19-yard punt return out to the Wagner 45. From there, it took Wagner just 4:15 to march 55 yards on a nine-play drive that bridged the third and fourth quarters, culminating with a five-yard TD run by Wright who received an option pitch from Gehring before racing around right end. This score, which came at the 13:17 mark of the fourth quarter, extended the Seahawk lead to 21-3, effectively putting the game out of reach.

The big play in the this drive came on a 3rd-and-10 play from the Wagner 45 when sophomore wide receiver Lloyd Smith (Willingboro, NJ/Valley Forge Military Academy) made a gorgeous, one-handed 42-yard reception to the Hoya 13-yard line.

Wagner used a balanced offensive attack on this warm, muggy afternoon. In out-gaining Georgetown 330-204, the Seahawks accumulated 167 yards on the ground and 163 through the air. Smith was Gehring’s favorite target, hauling in four passes for 71 yards, Greene finished with three receptions for 38 yards, while Carrington and Wright had two catches apiece.

In addition to Wright’s 74 yards rushing, sophomore running back Matthias McKinnon (Albany,NY/Jireh Prep) added 42 yards on 10 carries while Rene chipped in 29 yards on eight attempts. Defensively, the Seahawks controlled the line of scrimmage throughout. Aided by a pair of sacks, the 11-yarder by Matt Barnett and a nine-yard sack by senior outside linebacker Greg Hillard (Brockton, MA/Suffield Academy/UMass), Wagner held the Hoyas to just 19 net rushing yards on 20 attempts. Running back Jo’el Kimpela wound up as Georgetown’s leading rusher with 10 yards on seven carries. Nolan completed 20-of-41 passes for 185 yards while backup quarterback Tim Barnes was 0-of-2 through the air in his one series of action. In support of Cooper’s five-tackle effort, Hilliard and senior cornerback Deangelo James (Miami, FL/American Senior) added four stops apiece. Senior inside linebacker Max Wassel (Totowa, NJ/Passaic Valley) had three tackles, two of which went for minus six yards in losses. Also contributing three tackles apiece in this magnificent, across-the-board defensive display, were junior linebacker Najee Harris (Norristown, PA/Norristown), fifth-year senior safety Daniel Mack (Miami, FL/Dade Christian/Wake Forest), senior cornerback Nevon Williams (Teaneck, NJ/Teaneck), fifth-year senior linebacker Trevor Loveland (Cherry Hills, NJ/Cherry Hill West/Hargrave) and senior inside linebacker Jarrid Williams (Poughkeepsie, NY/Poughkeepsie).

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2014 game summarieSGAME 2FIU 34, Wagner 3September 6, 2014Miami, FL - Florida International University (FIU), a member of the Football Championship Subdivision (FBS), took advantage of six Wagner turnovers en route to posting a 34-3 victory over the Seahawks at steamy Ocean Bank Field at FIU Stadium as both teams move to 1-1 on the young season. The Panthers led by a count of 14-3 and extended the lead to 27-3 at halftime. After the teams played a scoreless third quarter the Panthers punched across another score in the fourth quarter in fashioning the final score of 34-3. Seahawk senior quarterback Brian Gehring (Tigard, OR/Tigard/Laney JC), was under duress for most of the evening against the Panthers who compete in Conference USA, completed 10-of-21 passes for 65 yards and was intercepted twice. In addition to the two INTs, Wagner was also victimized by losing four fumbles. Junior quarterback Chris Andrews (Queens,NY/St. Joseph’s/Valley Forge) completed 1-of-2 passes with the one connection being a gorgeous 55-yard fourth-quarter strike to senior wide receiver Anthony Carrington (Toms River, NJ/Toms River North). Carrington led the Seahawks with three receptions for 63 yards. In the rushing department, sophomore running back Matthias McKinnon (Albany. NY/Jireh Prep) gained a team-high 34 yards on eight carries, while Gehring and junior running back Otis Wright (Fort Lauderdale, FL / Dillard) had 29 and 28 yards rushing, respectively. Defensively, junior linebacker Stefon-Font Toomer (Bethlehem, PA / Liberty) recorded a team-high six tackles, two of which went for losses, and one sack. Senior linebacker Matt Wassel (Totowa, NJ / Passaic Valley) and junior linebacker Matt Barnett (Washington Township, NJ / Paul VI) registered five stops apiece. Senior punter A.J. Firestone (Mercersburg, PA / Mercersburg Academy / Penn State University) averaged 43.4 yards on eight punts and senior Bryan Maley’s (Eagle River, laska / Chugiak) 21-yard first-quarter field goal accounted for Wagner’s points.

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GAME 3Monmouth 21, Wagner 16September 13, 2014West Long Branch, NJ – The Wagner football team dropped a heartbreaking 21-16 decision in the rain at former Northeast Conference (NEC) rival Monmouth as freshman cornerback Mike Basile intercepted a pass in the end zone with 1:31 left to play in the game, preserving the Hawk victory. With Wagner trailing 21-16 and just 3:20 left to play in the game, the Seahawks took over at the Monmouth 26-yard line when Hawk punter Ryan Mohr mishandled a snap as Seahawk junior linebacker Najee Harris (Norristown, PA/Norristown) pounced on the loose ball. Consecutive passes from senior quarterback Brian Gehring (Tigard, OR/Tigard/Laney JC) to junior tight end Ryan Owens (Gainseville, NY/Letchworth) of eight and five yards gave Wagner a first down at the Hawk 13-yard line with less than two minutes to play. After a two-yard loss by sophomore running back Brandon Peoples (Abington Township, PA/Archbishop Wood), Gehring lofted a high pass to the far left corner of the end zone intended for fifth-senior tight end Bryant Watts (Burlington, NJ/Florence). With the game potentially hanging in the balance, the 6-1 Basile made a leaping interception in front of the 6-5 Watts as the Hawks held on for the victory. Gehring set career highs in passing completions, attempts and yards, going 23-of-37 through the air for 228 yards and was credited with 25 yards rushing on 10 attempts. His favorite target on the afternoon was senior wide receiver Ralph Greene (Tigard, OR/Tigard), his former high school teammate who finished with five receptions for 69 yards, both of which were career highs. Registering six tackles apiece for the Green & White were senior inside linebacker Max Wassel (Totowa, NJ/Passaic Valley) and senior safety Daniel Mack (Miami, FL/Dade Christian/Wake Forest). Fifth-year senior cornerback Jarrett Dieudonne (Fort Lauderdale, FL/Dillard/Purdue) came up with a 25-yard second-quarter interception as well as a fumble recovery. The interception was the ninth of his career.

The Hawks took a 15-9 halftime lead which preceded a scoreless third quarter. Monmouth made it a two-score game with 11:53 left to play when Hill tossed a 13-yard touchdown pass to Assante to cap a seven-play, 80-yard drive in 2:52. The Hawks then went for two but came up empty as the Seaahwks’ pressured Hill into a hurried throw leaving Monmouth with a 21-9 lead.

Wagner struck back on its next possession, putting together a crisp eight-play, 75-yard drive, which culminated in a pretty 30-yard scoring strike from Gehring to sophomore wide receiver Lloyd Smith (Willingboro,NJ/Valley Forge Military Academy) with 8:21 left to play. Maley’s extra point drew the Seahawks to within 21-16, setting up the late-game drama.

Monmouth struck first in this contest. On the third play of the game from scrimmage, the Hawks recovered a Gehring fumble at the Seahawk 35-yard line and scored six plays later on a 14-yard touchdown pass from Hill to running back Asante to take a quick 7-0 lead with 10:43 left in the first quarter. Late in the first quarter, the Seahawks put together a sharp 13-play, 63-yard drive that took 6:27 before stalling at the Hawk 14.Senior placekicker Bryan Maley (Eagle River, Alaska/Chugiak) came on to boot a 34-yard field with 1:24 to go in the opening quarter, making it a 7-3 game. The Hawks took over at their own 26 and marched 74 yards in eight plays. The quick-strike drive was keyed by a 42-yard pass completion up the left sideline from Hill to wide receiver Neil Sterling and was capped by an 11-yard touchdown pass from Hill to tight end Hakeen Valles with 8:30 left in the half.

With 4:13 remaining in the half, the Seahawks took over at their own five yard-line following a well-placed 39-yard punt by Ryan Mohr. With Gehring operating the two-minute drill with precision, the Seahawks put together an impressive 13-play, 95-yard drive with Peoples scoring from one-yard out on a toss to the right with 17 seconds left in the half.

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GAME 4Lafayette 35, Wagner 23September 27, 2014Easton, PA – Wagner scored on its very first play from scrimmage on a 46-yard pass from senior quarterback Brian Gehring (Tigard, OR/Tigard/Laney JC) to sophomore running back Brandon Peoples (Abington Townhip, PA/Archbishop Wood) but the Seahawks wound up on the short end of a hard-fought and physical 35-23 decision at Lafayette tonight. Gehring went 11-of-31 passing for 179 yards, with a career-high three-TD aerials and no interceptions. Peoples was Wagner’s leading rusher with 12 carries for 68 yards while junior Otis Wright (Fort Lauderdale, FL/Dillard) added 51 yards on 13 carries. Sophomore wide receiver Lloyd Smith (Willingboro, NJ/Valley Forge Military Academy) was the Seahawks’ leading receiver with five catches for 71 yards. Following the early Gehring to Peoples score, Lafayette answered with a seven-play, 71-yard drive, capped by a 43-yard touchdown pass from Reed to wide receiver Mike Duncan with 11:40 left in the opening quarter to knot the score at 7-7. With Searfoss at the controls, the Leopards then scored a pair of touchdowns in the final 5:48 of the half to seize a 21-7 halftime lead. Lafayette took advantage of a Wright fumble at the Seahawk nine-yard line when, after the Wagner defense was stout on first and down, Searfoss hit wide receiver Matt Mrazek for a score on third-and-goal from the nine to make it 14-7. After Lafayette took over on their own eight with 1:04 left in the half, the Leopards quickly moved the ball downfield. Searfoss found Scheuerman out of the backfield for consecutive games of 22 and 11 yards. After a 15-yard unsportsmanlike conduct penalty on the latter reception tacked on another 15 yards, Lafayette had a first down at the Seahawk 24 with 28 seconds to go in the half. On the very next play, Searfoss hit Justin Adams on the near sideline at the Wagner 16 and the Leopard wide receiver was able to wriggle his way out of a would-be tackler before scampering in for a 24-yard score to make it a 14-point bulge at halftime. This Searfoss to Adams connection capped a quick-strike five-play, 92-yard drive that took just 46 seconds. The Seahawks made it a 21-10 game when senior kicker Bryan Maley (Eagle River, Alaska / Chugiak), who had missed three first-half field goals, came on to boot a 39-yarder with 8:10 remaining in the third quarter. With Lafayette facing third-and-five at its own 33 on the ensuing possession, Seahawk senior safety Daniel Mack (Miami, FL / Dade Christian) stepped in front of a Lafayette receiver to pick off a Searfoss pass at the Leopard 35. Mack then worked his way 18 yards up the left sideline to give Wagner a first down at the Lafayette 17. On second-and-11 from the Leopard 18, Gehring delivered a gorgeous throw to his left, hitting junior tight end Ryan Owens (Gainesville, NY / Letchworth) in stride on a touchdown strike that drew the Seahawks within 21-17 with 6:01 left in the third quarter. That’s the way the score remained until the 5:44 mark of the fourth quarter when Scheurman shook loose on a 27-yard touchdown jaunt on third-and-11 to make it a 28-17 game. The Seahawks answered right back with a four-play, 61-yard drive following a short Lafayette kickoff, when fifth-year senior tight end Bryant Watts (Burlington, NJ/Florence) came down with a tipped ball in traffic, in the end zone, for a 25-yard score to make it a 28-23 game with 4:52 left. With Lafayette maintaining possession of the ball at its own 36, Wagner was forced to burn all three of its timeouts over the next minute of play. The Leopards then sealed the victory when Scheuerman burst free for a 55-yard touchdown score on third-and-11 from their own 45, which made it a 35-23 game with just 1:29 left. The Seahawk defense, which Scheuerman described afterwards as “the most physical that we’ve faced all season”, was led by senior inside linebacker Max Wassel (Totowa, NJ/Passaic Valley), who came up with a team-best nine tackles, in addition to being credited with 2.5 tackles for loss (minus five yards). Mack, had seven stops on the evening.

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GAME 5Wagner 26, Alderson Broaddus 0October 4, 2014Staten Island, NY – Sophomore running backs Matthias MicKinnon (Albany, NY/Jireh Prep) and Brandon Peoples (Abington Township, PA/Archbishop Wood/Milford) rushed for 93 and 87 yards respectively, while fifth-year senior safety Daniel Mack (Miami, FL/Dade Christian) led a dominant defensive effort in leading Wagner to a 26-0 win over Alderson Broaddus at Hameline Field. The Seahawks took a 6-0 late first-quarter lead when McKinnon capped a 4:41, nine-play, 75-yard drive with a 13-yard touchdown jaunt but the extra point failed leaving the score at 6-0. Midway through the second quarter, Wagner marched to the Alderson Broaddus 16-yard line before the drive stalled. Senior kicker Bryan Maley (Eagle River, Alaska/Chugiak) then came on to boot a 25-yard field goal to make it a 9-0 game which is how the score remained through end of the first half. In the second half, Wagner took over on the Battler 39 following a punt and marched 33 yards before Alderson Broaddus came up with a third-down stop which resulted in a 23-yard Maley field goal which extended the lead to 12-0. With 13:48 to play in the game and the Seahawks leading by that 12-0 margin, Wagner took over on its own 14 with junior quarterback Chris Andrews (Queens, NY/St. Joseph’s/Valley Forge Military Academy) at quarterback in place of senior starting signal-caller Brian Gehring (Tigard, OR/Tigard/Laney JC). Andrews sparked the Seahawks during an impressive 5:09, eight-play, 86-yard drive that was keyed by a 45-yard McKinnon dash up the left sideline and capped by an Andrew one-yard touchdown plunge. This score put Wagner in front by a 19-0 margin.

The Green & White then put the game away when fifth-year senior cornerback Jarrett Dieudonne (Fort Lauderdale, FL/Dillard) picked off a Wilson Vaughn pass at the 47 and scampered home with the touchdown at the 6:36 mark of the fourth quarter, fashioning the final score at 26-0. The Seahawks’ brilliant defensive effort was highlighted by a season-high three interceptions. In addition to Duieudonne, junior outside linebacker Najee Harris (Norristown, PA/Norristown) and senior cornerback Deangelo James (Miami, FL/American Senior) also came up with picks for the Green & White. In addition to Cooper’s team-high nine stops, Harris and senior inside linebacker Max Wassel (Totowa,, NJ/Passaic Valley) recorded eight tackles each. For Harris, who also registered two pass breakups, the eight tackles are a career high. Senior defensive tackle Al Page (Bronx, NY/Christopher Columbus/Rutgers) wreaked havoc all evening, notching six tackles, including one for loss, and consistently was able to gain penetration into the Alderson Broaddus backfield.

Senior running back Steve Rene (Brooklyn, NY/Canarsie/Syracuse) wound up with 57 yards rushing on eight carries with a long run of 18 yards. While not attempting a pass during his fourth-quarter stint, the athletic, left-handed QB rushed six times for 31 yards. Gehring was 6-of-13 passing for 84 yards on the evening before giving way to Andrews. Junior tight end Ryan Owens (Gainesville, NY/Letchworth) was the Seahawks[ leading receiver with two catches for 32 yards while sophomore wide receiver Lloyd Smith (Willingboro, NJ/Valley Forge Military Academy) had two receptions for 16 yards. The Seahawk shutout was aided by a fourth-quarter field goal block by senior cornerback Nevon Williams (Teaneck, NJ/Teaneck). For Williams, it was his first career blocked kick and the first for Wagner this season. For the Battlers, Wilson was 13-of-31 through the air for 118 yards with tight end Cooper Schroeder his favorite target as he was on the receiving end of six passes for 81 yards. On the ground, running back Brandon Jones gained a team-high 55 yards on 21 carries. Defensively, Alderson Broaddus was paced by the fine play defensive end Jeff Stephens who was credited with a game-high 14 tackles, including three tackles for loss for minus 10 yards.

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GAME 6Wagtner 46, Saint Francis U 39 2OTOctober 11, 2014Staten Island, NY – Junior quarterback Chris Andrews (Queens, NY/St. Joseph’s/Valley Forge Military Academy) tossed a nine-yard touchdown pass to fifth-year senior tight end Bryant Watts (Burlington, NJ/Florence) in the second overtime, one of three TD receptions for the 6-5, 245-pounder, as Wagner earned a wild 46-39 win over Saint Francis U in the Northeast Conference (NEC) opener for both teams.

The Seahawks sealed the victory when senior linebackers Max Wassel (Totowa, NJ/Passaic Valley) and Anthony Emannuele (Depew, NY/Depew) combined to sack Red Flash quarterback Zack Drayer for a 14-yard loss.

Wagner jumped out to an early 21-0 lead before Saint Francis U stormed back with 22 straight points to take a 22-21 lead. The lead would change hands five more times the rest of the way. The game was tied at 32-32 following regulation.

Andrews, who stepped in for starting quarterback Brian Gehring (Tigard, OR/Tigard/Laney JC) when the senior suffered a left wrist injury in the second quarter, completed 9-of-17 passes for 165 yards and two touchdowns while also leading the Green & White ground game with 63 yards on 16 carries while junior running back Otis Wright (Fort Lauderdale, FL/Dillard) had 62 yards on 21 carries.

Sophomore wide receiver Isaiah Gills (Bel Air, MD/Hartford Technical) had a career game with seven receptions for 152 yards with a long of 47. All of Watts’ three receptions (for 33 yards) went for touchdowns, which marks a single-game career-high for TD catches.

For SFU, Drayer went 14-of-31 though the air for 286 yards and four touchdowns. His favorite target was wide receiver Anthony Abeid who finished with eight receptions for 189 yards and two touchdowns. On the ground, shifty running back Khairi Dickson, who entered the game ranked No. 1 in all of FCS football with a 183.2-yard average, gained a hard-fought 125 yards rushing while logging 30 carries.

Defensively, Wassel and senior safety Daniel Mack (Miami, FL/Dade Christian/Wake Forest) tied for team-high honors with 10 tackles apiece for the Seahawks, while Emmanuele and fellow senior linebacker Greg Hilliard (Brockton, MA/Suffield Academy/UMass) recorded seven stops apiece.

For SFU, linebacker Solomon Laeno registered a game-high 13 tackles while defensive tackle Lorenzo Coscarelli had 12 tackles, including a game-high 10 solo stops.Fifth-year senior cornerback Jarrett Dieudonne (Fort Lauderdale, FL/Dillard/Purdue) came up with his 10th career interception, and it was a big one, as he out-leaped wide receiver Franklyn Williamson at midfield, snaring the pick midway through the fourth quarter that led to the touchdown drive which gave Wagner a 32-25 lead.

That lead was forged when Andrews hit Watts over the middle on a third-and-six pass for a 19-yard score with just 3:10 left to play in regulation to make it a 30-25 game. The Green & White then successfully executed the two-point conversion when Andrews hit junior tight end Ryan Owens (Gainesville, NY/Leftwich), extending the lead to 32-25.

Saint Francis U then countered with an eight-play, 90-yard drive with a 33-yard strike pass from Drayer to Abeid which made it first-and-goal, setting up a two-yard TD pass from Drayer to tight end Matt Camilletti with 30 seconds left in regulation, tying the game at 32-32 and forcing overtime.

Wagner won the toss in the initial overtime and deferred, putting its defense on the field first from the Seahawk 25. On the sixth play from scrimmage, Drayer hit Williamson on a nine-yard TD pass to put SFU on top, 39-32.

The Seahawks answered in four plays, all on the ground, with Wright taking it in from the two, with senior kicker Bryan Maley’s (Eagle River, Alaska/Chugiak) extra-point knotting the game at 39-39. By overtime rules, Wagner then got the ball and the Seahawks covered the 25 yards in seven plays with Andrews hitting Watts on the nine-yard score which made it a 46-39 game.

The Seahawks then staged their dramatic game-ending defensive stand. With SFU facing a second-and-10 from the Seahawk 12, senior safety Daquan Cooper (Philadelphia, PA/George Washington/Temple) deflected an on-target half-back option pass from Dickson, intended for wide receiver Terrell Smith, in the end zone. On third-and-10, Hilliard came up with a pass deflection as well, which set the stage for the fourth-and-10 play which resulted in the Wassel/Emmanuele combination sack of Drayer, sealing the win.

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GAME 7Wagner 20, Central Connecticut 10October 25, 2014New Britain, CT – Mobile junior quarterback Chris Andrews (Queens, NY/St. Joseph’s/Valley Forge Military Academy) ran for a game-high 84 yards on 17 carries and two touchdowns and the Wagner defense recorded three interceptions while holding high-powered running back Rob Holloman to 54 yards rushing, in recording a 20-10 win at Central Connecticut. Seahawk junior running back Otis Wright (Fort Lauderdale, FL/Dillard) added 77 yards rushing on 18 carries today vs. CCSU while sophomore Lloyd Smith (Willingboro, NJ/Valley Forge Military Academy) was the Seahawks’ leading receiver with four catches for 61 yards. Defensively, the Seahawks were paced by a trio of playmakers who recorded eight tackles apiece in senior linebacker Max Wassel (Totowa, NJ/Passaic Valley), junior linebacker Stefon Font-Toomer (Bethlehem, PA/Liberty) and fifth-year senior safety Daniel Mack (Miami, FL/Dade Christian/Wake Forest). Hollomon, CCSU’s all-time leading rusher with 3,430 yards entering the day, came into the contest averaging 124.9 yards rushing per game. This afternoon, the Seahawk defense held the speedy 5-8, 170-pound Philadelphia, PA native to 54 yards on 22 carries. Wagner made a big defensive play early which led to the first points of the game. With CCSU facing a second-and-10 from its own 42 on the Blue Devils’ initial possession, senior defensive end John Aubel (Islip, NY/Nassau CC/Buffalo) hit CCSU QB Nick SanGiacomo as the junior was releasing the ball, and senior linebacker Greg Hilliard (Brockton, MA/Suffield Academy/UMass) plucked the ball out of the air and returned it 23 yards to the Blue Devil 21. Hilliard’s first career INT led to a 23-yard field goal by senior Bryan Maley (Eagle River, Alaska/Chugiak) which gave the Seahawks an early 3-0 lead midway through the first quarter. Another Wagner interception led to the Seahawks’ first touchdown of the game, when fifth-year senior cornerback Jarrett Dieudonne (Fort Lauderdale, FL/Dillard) picked off a SanGiacomo pass and returned it 43 yards. This was the first of two interceptions on the day for Dieudonne and set up an eight-play, 53-yard drive that was highlighted by an 18-yard Andrews to Smith completion. This connection set up a three-yard Andrews touchdown run, with 9:40 left in the opening half, which staked the Seahawks to a 10-0 lead. CCSU struck back quickly, however, on the second play of its next possession when SanGiacomo hit wide receiver Tyrell Homes on the near sideline and the senior outsprinted everyone en route to a 69-yard touchdown, making it a 10-7 game with 8:55 remaining in the half. That’s the way the score remained through halftime and into the early part of the third quarter before a huge Wagner special teams play set up the Seahawks’ next touchdown. After CCSU was penalized for holding on the opening kickoff the second half, CCSU was backed up to its own 12. With CCSU facing fourth-and-one from its own 21, freshman defensive lineman Jordon Baskerville (West Point, NY/Milford Academy) knifed through to block Groth’s punt with Font-Toomer recovering at the Blue Devil five. On third-and-goal from the three, Andrews scampered into the end zone for his second TD on the afternoon, making it a two-score game at 17-7 with 11:52 remaining in the third quarter. Dieudonne’s second interception of the game on CCSU’s ensuing drive squelched a Blue Devil threat when a heavily-pressured San Giacomo lofted a 2nd-and-10 pass from the Seahawk 34 that the Purdue transfer picked off at the five. With 3:59 to go in the third quarter, Groth again made it a one-score game by drilling a 31-yard field goal to draw the Devils to within 17-10. Wagner then answered with an eight-play, 57-yard march that bridged the third and fourth quarters, resulting in Maley’s second 23-yard field goal of the game, making it a two-score game again at 20-10 with 14:13 left to play. The Wagner defense continued its solid play the rest of the way in preserving the win. CCSU redshirt freshman QB Quinn Fleeting came on in place of SanGiacomo, who was shaken up, and completed 3-of-6 passes for 47 yards but was unable to lead the Blue Devils to any scores. The Seahawks took over at its own 36 with 6:34 to play after Fleeting misfired on fourth-and-one. In impressive fashion, Wagner ran the ball 11 consecutive times, recording three first downs, while taking 5:23 off the clock and forcing CCSU to call its final two timeouts. By the time the Blue Devils took over on downs at their own 25, there was just 1:11 left to play and the Seahawk defense salted it away from there.

2014 game summarieSGAME 8Sacred Heart 23, Wagner 7November 1, 2014Staten Island, NY - In a wild, action-packed game that featured several huge, momentum-swinging plays, defending Northeast Conference (NEC) champion Sacred Heart posted a defensive-minded 23-7 win over Wagner this after-noon at wet and windy Hameline Field on Homecoming Day.

With the loss, the Seahawks saw their three-game winning streak come to an end as Wagner falls to 4-4 on the sea-son, 2-1 in the NEC while the Pioneers improve to 7-2 overall, and are now 3-1 in league play.

Sacred Heart defensive back Preston Sanford returned a blocked field goal 96 yards for a touchdown in the third quar-ter that gave the Pioneers a 17-7 lead. On Sacred Heart’s next possession, Seahawk freshman defensive lineman Jordan Baskerville (West Point, NY/Milford Academy) blocked a field goal but SHU fullback Pat Casey scooped it up and ran it in for a 26-yard touchdown.

Junior running back Otis Wright (Fort Lauderdale, FL/Dillard) carried the ball 16 times for a career-high 98 yards, high-lighted by a 53-yard first-quarter touchdown run that gave Wagner a 7-0 lead. Fifth-year senior linebacker. Max Wassel (Totowa, NJ/Passaic Valley) delivered a career-high 18-tackle effort, headlined by a career-high 11 solo stops and two forceed fumbles. The 5-11, 235-pound captain was credited with three tackles for loss, including a sack.

Sacred Heart quarterback RJ Noel completed 13 of 28 passes for 114 yards and gained 33 yards on 14 rushing at-tempts. Wide Receiver Moses Webb scored on an eight-yard reverse just before halftime to give Sacred Heart a 10-7 lead at the break, while also coming up with five receptions for 51 yards.

Trailing 10-7 early in the fourth quarter, the Seahawks were on the verge of tying the game when a 35-yard field goal attempt by senior kicker Bryan Maley (Eagle River, Alaska/Chugiak) was blocked by defensive back J.D. Roussel. Sanford picked up the loose ball at the four-yard line and weaved his way 96 yards that put SHU up by two scores.

Sacred Heart kicker Chris Rogers converted a 20-yard field goal 11 seconds into the second quarter to put the Pio-neers on the board. It was the 45th career field goal for Rogers, who became the NEC all-time leader with the kick.

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GAME 7Wagner 20, Central Connecticut 10October 25, 2014New Britain, CT – Mobile junior quarterback Chris Andrews (Queens, NY/St. Joseph’s/Valley Forge Military Academy) ran for a game-high 84 yards on 17 carries and two touchdowns and the Wagner defense recorded three interceptions while holding high-powered running back Rob Holloman to 54 yards rushing, in recording a 20-10 win at Central Connecticut. Seahawk junior running back Otis Wright (Fort Lauderdale, FL/Dillard) added 77 yards rushing on 18 carries today vs. CCSU while sophomore Lloyd Smith (Willingboro, NJ/Valley Forge Military Academy) was the Seahawks’ leading receiver with four catches for 61 yards. Defensively, the Seahawks were paced by a trio of playmakers who recorded eight tackles apiece in senior linebacker Max Wassel (Totowa, NJ/Passaic Valley), junior linebacker Stefon Font-Toomer (Bethlehem, PA/Liberty) and fifth-year senior safety Daniel Mack (Miami, FL/Dade Christian/Wake Forest). Hollomon, CCSU’s all-time leading rusher with 3,430 yards entering the day, came into the contest averaging 124.9 yards rushing per game. This afternoon, the Seahawk defense held the speedy 5-8, 170-pound Philadelphia, PA native to 54 yards on 22 carries. Wagner made a big defensive play early which led to the first points of the game. With CCSU facing a second-and-10 from its own 42 on the Blue Devils’ initial possession, senior defensive end John Aubel (Islip, NY/Nassau CC/Buffalo) hit CCSU QB Nick SanGiacomo as the junior was releasing the ball, and senior linebacker Greg Hilliard (Brockton, MA/Suffield Academy/UMass) plucked the ball out of the air and returned it 23 yards to the Blue Devil 21. Hilliard’s first career INT led to a 23-yard field goal by senior Bryan Maley (Eagle River, Alaska/Chugiak) which gave the Seahawks an early 3-0 lead midway through the first quarter. Another Wagner interception led to the Seahawks’ first touchdown of the game, when fifth-year senior cornerback Jarrett Dieudonne (Fort Lauderdale, FL/Dillard) picked off a SanGiacomo pass and returned it 43 yards. This was the first of two interceptions on the day for Dieudonne and set up an eight-play, 53-yard drive that was highlighted by an 18-yard Andrews to Smith completion. This connection set up a three-yard Andrews touchdown run, with 9:40 left in the opening half, which staked the Seahawks to a 10-0 lead. CCSU struck back quickly, however, on the second play of its next possession when SanGiacomo hit wide receiver Tyrell Homes on the near sideline and the senior outsprinted everyone en route to a 69-yard touchdown, making it a 10-7 game with 8:55 remaining in the half. That’s the way the score remained through halftime and into the early part of the third quarter before a huge Wagner special teams play set up the Seahawks’ next touchdown. After CCSU was penalized for holding on the opening kickoff the second half, CCSU was backed up to its own 12. With CCSU facing fourth-and-one from its own 21, freshman defensive lineman Jordon Baskerville (West Point, NY/Milford Academy) knifed through to block Groth’s punt with Font-Toomer recovering at the Blue Devil five. On third-and-goal from the three, Andrews scampered into the end zone for his second TD on the afternoon, making it a two-score game at 17-7 with 11:52 remaining in the third quarter. Dieudonne’s second interception of the game on CCSU’s ensuing drive squelched a Blue Devil threat when a heavily-pressured San Giacomo lofted a 2nd-and-10 pass from the Seahawk 34 that the Purdue transfer picked off at the five. With 3:59 to go in the third quarter, Groth again made it a one-score game by drilling a 31-yard field goal to draw the Devils to within 17-10. Wagner then answered with an eight-play, 57-yard march that bridged the third and fourth quarters, resulting in Maley’s second 23-yard field goal of the game, making it a two-score game again at 20-10 with 14:13 left to play. The Wagner defense continued its solid play the rest of the way in preserving the win. CCSU redshirt freshman QB Quinn Fleeting came on in place of SanGiacomo, who was shaken up, and completed 3-of-6 passes for 47 yards but was unable to lead the Blue Devils to any scores. The Seahawks took over at its own 36 with 6:34 to play after Fleeting misfired on fourth-and-one. In impressive fashion, Wagner ran the ball 11 consecutive times, recording three first downs, while taking 5:23 off the clock and forcing CCSU to call its final two timeouts. By the time the Blue Devils took over on downs at their own 25, there was just 1:11 left to play and the Seahawk defense salted it away from there.

2014 game summarieSGAME 8Sacred Heart 23, Wagner 7November 1, 2014Staten Island, NY - In a wild, action-packed game that featured several huge, momentum-swinging plays, defending Northeast Conference (NEC) champion Sacred Heart posted a defensive-minded 23-7 win over Wagner this after-noon at wet and windy Hameline Field on Homecoming Day.

With the loss, the Seahawks saw their three-game winning streak come to an end as Wagner falls to 4-4 on the sea-son, 2-1 in the NEC while the Pioneers improve to 7-2 overall, and are now 3-1 in league play.

Sacred Heart defensive back Preston Sanford returned a blocked field goal 96 yards for a touchdown in the third quar-ter that gave the Pioneers a 17-7 lead. On Sacred Heart’s next possession, Seahawk freshman defensive lineman Jordan Baskerville (West Point, NY/Milford Academy) blocked a field goal but SHU fullback Pat Casey scooped it up and ran it in for a 26-yard touchdown.

Junior running back Otis Wright (Fort Lauderdale, FL/Dillard) carried the ball 16 times for a career-high 98 yards, high-lighted by a 53-yard first-quarter touchdown run that gave Wagner a 7-0 lead. Fifth-year senior linebacker. Max Wassel (Totowa, NJ/Passaic Valley) delivered a career-high 18-tackle effort, headlined by a career-high 11 solo stops and two forceed fumbles. The 5-11, 235-pound captain was credited with three tackles for loss, including a sack.

Sacred Heart quarterback RJ Noel completed 13 of 28 passes for 114 yards and gained 33 yards on 14 rushing at-tempts. Wide Receiver Moses Webb scored on an eight-yard reverse just before halftime to give Sacred Heart a 10-7 lead at the break, while also coming up with five receptions for 51 yards.

Trailing 10-7 early in the fourth quarter, the Seahawks were on the verge of tying the game when a 35-yard field goal attempt by senior kicker Bryan Maley (Eagle River, Alaska/Chugiak) was blocked by defensive back J.D. Roussel. Sanford picked up the loose ball at the four-yard line and weaved his way 96 yards that put SHU up by two scores.

Sacred Heart kicker Chris Rogers converted a 20-yard field goal 11 seconds into the second quarter to put the Pio-neers on the board. It was the 45th career field goal for Rogers, who became the NEC all-time leader with the kick.

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GAME 9Wagner 20, Robert MorrisNovember 8, 2014Moon Township, PA – Fifth-year senior cornerback Jarrett Dieudonne (Fort Lauderdale, FL/Dillard) highlighted a dominant defen-sive effort with a 99-yard pick-six and junior quarterback Chris Andrews (Queens, NY/St. Joseph’s/Valley Forge Military Academy) rushed for 61 yards and a touchdown while passing for 95 yards, in leading Wagner to a 20-0 Northeast Conference (NEC) win at Robert Morris. The Green & White conclude the regular season on November 22 at Bryant. A Wagner win over Duquesne next week, coupled with a Bryant win at Sacred Heart, would mean that the Seahawks-Bulldogs matchup in Smithfield, RI on November 22 would be for the NEC Championship. Wagner got on the board via a safety in this one late in the first quarter when a high snap sailed over the head of RMU punter Tony LaMancusa who was standing on his own 30-yard line. The ball bounded into the Colonials’ end zone before the quick-thinking LaMancusa scrambled back to kick the ball through the end line for a safety and 2-0 Wagner lead. On the Seahawk’s ensuing drive, senior kicker Bryan Maley (Eagle River, Alaska/Chugiak) booted a 37-yard field goal to make it a 5-0 game. Late in the first half, Wagner put together an impressive and well-executed 11-play, 73-yard drive, keyed by a 28-yard Andrews scamper on a designed quarterback draw that gave Wagner a first-and-goal at the two in the waning seconds of the half. On third-and-goal from the RMU one, Andrews barreled his way into the end zone, with just 18 seconds left in the half, for his fourth touchdown run of the season. A blocked extra point made it an 11-0 Wagner lead at halftime. With 9:03 left in the third quarter, Maley banged his second field goal of the game through the uprights, this one a 30-yarder, to make it a 14-0 game. That’s the way things stood until Dieudonne came up with his big INT return. A missed extra point left Wagner with a 20-0 lead which wound up being the final score. The shutout was the second recorded by the Seahawks this season as Wagner blanked Alderson Broaddus 26-0 on October 4. That win also featured a Dieudonne interception return for a TD which also capped that day’s scoring as the Sunshine State native’s 47-yard fourth quarter pick-six fashioned the final score at 26-0. For Dieudonne, today’s interception was his NEC-leading sixth of the season and 13th of his career which ranks No. 6 on the Wagner all-time interception list and ties for sixth on the NEC’s all-time list. In addition, his six INTs this season place him in a tie for fifth on the Seahawk single-season list and tied for second all-time on the NEC single-season list as eight different players are tied for first with seven single-season interceptions. Diudonne’s 99-yard INT return came on the final play of the third quarter and was a game-changer as Wagner was lead-ing 14-0 at the time and the Colonials had it second-and-goal at the Seahawk four yard line. The 6-1, 190-pound Dieudonne snared a pass from RMU quarterback Joe Carroll at the one yard line and raced it back 99 yards. Carroll was the third RMU quarterback to see action during the game as both starter Derik Abbott and backup Luke Brumbaugh were shaken up and forced to leave the game. The 99-yard interception return is the second-longest in Wagner history. On November 12, 1966, Jim Jenkins returned an intercep-tion 104 yards for a score vs. C.W. Post. Fifth-year senior safety Daniel Mack (Miami, FL/ Dade Christian) led Wagner defensively with six tackles and snared his second interception of the season, which he returned 50 yards, on the final play of the first half. This complete team defensive effort included five different players recording five tackles each in Dieudonne, senior nose tackle Al Page (Bronx, NY/Christopher Columbus, senior linebackers Max Wassel (Totowa, NJ/Passaic Valley) and Jarrid Williams (Pough-keepsie, NY/Poughkeepsie), along with junior safety Bruce Brittingham (Trenton, NJ/Perkiomen School). The relentless Seahawk defense registered a season-high five sacks for minus 46 yards which helped contribute to Robert Morris finishing with minus 17 rushing yards on 37 attempts as the Colonials managed just 132 yards of total offense. Wagner, meanwhile, churned out 120 yards on the ground to go with 95 passing yards for a total of 215 yards.

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GAME 10Wagner 23, Duquesne 13November 15, 2014Staten Island, NY – Sophomore running back Matthias McKinnon (Albany, NY/Jireh Prep) rushed for a career-high 90 yards on 17 carries and a touchdown and fifth-year senior cornerback Jarrett Dieudonne (Fort Lauderdale, FL/Dillard) came up with his third interception return for a touchdown this season, and seventh pick overall, in leading Wagner to a 23-13 victory over Duquesne on Senior Day. The Seahawks got on the board first today vs. Duquesne with 1:18 left in the first quarter when McKinnon barreled into the end zone from two yards out on a third-and-goal , to cap a crisp 11-play, 80-yard drive that took 6:07, to make it 7-0. Duquesne answered with a late second-quarter 10-play, 69-yard drive, culminating in a four-yard touchdown run by Wayne Capers with 2:11 left, and the score remained 7-7 at halftime. Two plays prior to this score, Duquesne starting quarterback Dillon Buechel was shaken up on a hit by senior linebacker Max Wassel (Totowa, NJ/Passaic Valley), who was whistled for a targeting penalty and ejected from the game. The Seahawks took a 10-7 lead with 9:03 left in the third quarter when senior Bryan Maley (Eagle River, Alaska/Chugiak) drilled a 34-yard field goal, which capped an 8-play, 37-yard drive. In the fourth quarter, Wagner put together the drive of the season, a mammoth 19-play, 83-yard march that took 10:43 off the clock, and culminated on a one-yard score by junior running back Otis Wright (Fort Lauderdale, FL/Dillard), which made it a 17-7 lead. Dieudonne then struck again, stepping in front of a pass by Dukes’ QB Mike LoPresti and returning it 24 yards for a touchdown. Dieudonne’s third pick-six of the season made it a 23-7 game at the 7:43 mark of the fourth quarter following a failed extra point try. The Dukes answered with a one-yard touchdown run by Ryan Ho with 3:55 left to play but it was too little, too late for Duquesne. Wagner, which entered the game No. 1 in the NEC and No. 3 nationally in run defense, held the Dukes to 90 yards rushing on 30 carries while recording three sacks. The Dukes also managed just 95 passing yards vs. a Green & White defense that came into the ranked No. 7 overall. For the game, Wagner pounded the ball for a season-high 234 yards on the ground, averaging 4.6 yards a clip on 50 rushing attempts, and outgained Duquesne by a comfortable 309-185 advantage. Entering the contest ranked No. 7 in the nation with a time of possession average of 32:47, Wagner held a 33:48-26:12 edge in this department on the afternoon. In addition to McKinnon’s 90-yard day, Wright averaged more than seven yards per pop on 61 yards in eight carries while junior quarterback Chris Andrews (Queens, NY/Valley Forge Military) scampered for another 47 yards on 19 carries. The left-handed Andrews was an efficient 9-of-14 through the air for 80 yards, spreading the ball to eight different receivers. The Wagner defense, which was forced to play more than half the game without Wassel, the team’s leading tackler, was led by senior outside linebacker Greg Hilliard (Brockton, MA/UMass) who had a team-high eight stops, including a sack and three tackles for loss. Fellow linebackers Stefon Font-Toomer (Bethlehem, PA/Liberty), a junior, and senior Anthony Emmanuele (Depew, NY/Depew) each finished with five tackles. Fifth-year senior punter A.J. Firestone (Mercersburg, PA/Mercersburg Academy) dropped three punts inside the Duquese 20-yard line. For Duquesne, the Dukes were led defensively by Nathan Stone’s 14 tackles while Sam Martello added 11. Offensively, Buechel was an effective 9-of-13 passing for 92 yards prior to his injury while backup Mike LoPresti was just 3-of-8 for three yards on the day. Marcus Hughes was the Dukes’ leading ground-gainer with 60 yards on nine carries while wide receiver Devin Rahming caught five passes for 60 yards.

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2014 game summariesGAME 11Wagner 23, Bryant 20 November 22, 2014Smithfield, RI - The Wagner defense came up with four interceptions, junior quarterback Chris Andrews (Queens, NY/Valley Forge Military Academy) ran for 95 yards, while passing for another 140, and sophomore running back Brandon Peoples (Abington Township, PA/Archbishop Wood) ran for two scores as the Seahawks claimed a share of the 2014 NEC Title with a thrilling 23-20 win at Bryant.

With the victory, Wagner completes the 2014 season with a final overall record of 7-4, winning six of their final seven games, including the last three, to finish with a 5-1 mark in the NEC. The only blemish on the Seahawks’ conference record was a 23-7 home loss to Sacred Heart on November 1.

The Pioneers, who completed their season with a 14-7 home win over Bryant last week, matched Wagner’s 5-1 NEC record (9-2 overall) but it’s the Pioneers who will represent the NEC in the upcoming Division I FCS Playoffs by virtue of their head-to-head win over the Seahawks

For Wagner, the 2014 NEC regular season crown, which they share with Sacred Heart, marks the second regular season conference title in the last three years. After opening the 2012 season 0-3, the Green & White reeled off nine consecutive victories en route to the first NEC Championship in school history.

In similar fashion, this year’s Seahawks opened the season at 1-3, dropping three straight games following a season-opening win at Georgetown. Fueled by a defense, which entered today’s play ranked No. 3 nationally in rushing defense (85.7), No. 5 in total defense (271.6 yards) and No. 9 in fewest points allowed (17.8), combined with an opportunistic offense, the Seahawks closed the season by winning six of their last seven.

Four different Seahawks had one interception apiece - senior free safety Daquan Cooper (Philadelphia, PA/George Washington/Tempe), fifth-year senior inside linebacker Max Wassel (Totowa, NJ/Passaic Valley), and senior cornerback Nevon Williams (Teaneck, NJ/Teaneck) and senior cornerback Deangelo James (Miami, FL/ American Senior).

Wassel and senior outside linebacker Greg Hilliard (Brockton, MA/Suffield Academy/UMass) led the Seahawks defense with six tackles apiece while Williams, senior strong safety Daniel Mack (Miami, FL/Dade Christian/Wake Forest) and junior inside linebacker Stefon Font-Toomer (Bethlehem, PA/Liberty) contributed five tackles apiece.

Wagner led for most of the game and held both the field position and time of possession battle advantage thanks in large part to the four interceptions, three of which came in the first half. The Seahawks were unable to take full advantage of the first-half turnovers in taking a 7-0 halftime lead on a three-yard TD run by Peoples just 4:03 into the game. That’s the way the score stood until a James interception and return gave the Seahawks the ball at the Bulldogs’ 16 which led to a 10-yard touchdown pass from Andrews to junior tight end Ryan Owens (Gainseville, NY/Leftwich) as the left-hander took a big hit as he released the ball

The extra-point try, however, by senior Bryan Maley (Eagle River, Alaska/Chugiak), hit the left upright, leaving Wagner in front by a 13-0 count. Bryant answered quickly on its ensuing drive with Easton hitting wide receiver Keenan Thompson on a 61-yard hook-up with 8:00 left in the third quarter to make it a 13-7 game. Wagner extended its lead late in the third quarter when Maley hit a 20-yard field goal.

The Bulldogs fought back with a 12-play,, 60-yard drive, capped by a 17-yard scoring pass from Easton to tight end John Lavin. Bryant’s extra-point try then missed, leaving the Seahawks in front by a field goal at 16-13. Midway through the fourth quarter, Bryant took its first lead on a beautifully-executed hook and ladder play. The play began with a 17-yard completion from Easton to wide receiver Taylor Barthelette at the Wagner 40, with Barthelette then lateraling the ball to running back Rico Carty who raced into the end zone to put the Bulldogs on top, 20-16.

Wagner then answered with a drive that will undoubtedly be recalled fondly within Seahawk Nation for years to come. A combination of deft passing and elusive, hard running from Andrews keyed a clutch 65-yard, nine-play drive, which was culminated by a three-yard TD run by Peoples, his second of the game, that put the Seahawks back out in front, 23-20 with just 44 seconds left to play.

Easton marched the Bulldogs into scoring range but his “Hail Mary” pass into the end zone, on the final play of the game, was batted away in traffic and the Seahawk celebration was on.

During Wagner’s game-winning drive, Andrews was the catalyst, accounting for the first 62 yards of the drive, with Peoples taking care of the final three years. Facing a 20-16 deficit , the Wagner defense forced a Bryant punt with the Seahawks taking over on their own 35 with just 2:40 to play.

Andrews then went to work, completing passes of 20 and four yards to his tight ends, Owens, and fifth-year senior Bryant Watts, respectively. He also carried the ball three times for 38 yards, on runs of 15, 13 and 10 yards, the latter giving Wagner a first-and-goal at the three, setting up the Peoples three-yard, game-winning touchdown.

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2014 game summaries 2014 NEC HONOREES

All-NeC first TeamCB - Jarrett Dieudonne C - David Fredrickson

NT - Al PageLB - Max Wassel

TE - Bryant Watts

All-NeC Second TeamP - A.J. FirestoneS - Daniel Mack

2014 NEC Male Student-Athlete of the Year

- Phil Faccone

NeC fall Academic Honor roll(3.2 GPA or Higher)

year Name Major Fr. John Acquaviva UndeclaredFr. Richard Balles UndeclaredFr. John Blatchford UndeclaredFr. Jacob Butkus UndeclaredR-Sr. Brett Buzzard MBAFr. Frank Calcutta UndeclaredFr. Jason Clas UndeclaredFr. Aqeel Daniels-Lundy UndeclaredFr. Lucas DePof UndeclaredFr. Dean Duggan UndeclaredSr. Phillip Faccone Sociology R-Sr. Albert Firestone Mathematics R-Sr. Anthony Fiumefreddo MBA Fr. Jesse Flaherty UndeclaredSr. David Frederickson MBA Sr. Brian gehrig EconomicsSr. Patrick gibbons Mathematics Fr. Daulton gregory UndeclaredFr. Caleb Jones UndeclaredSo. Mathieu Loiselle UndeclaredR-Sr. Trevor Loveland MBA Jr. Riley Magner UndeclaredFr. Timothy Maher Physician Assistant Sr. Bryan Maley Business Administration Fr. Randall May UndeclaredFr. Colin Mcgovern Sociology Sr. kevin Messier Business Administration So. Ryan Monaghan UndeclaredFr. Daniel O’Neill UndeclaredFr. Justin Osuji UndeclaredJr. Ryan Owens government & Politics Fr. Nicholas Padron UndeclaredJr. Brus Palaj UndeclaredJr. John Rodriguez UndeclaredFr. quinn Skillin UndeclaredSo. Matthew Tozzi UndeclaredSo. Anthony Tucker-Bartlett UndeclaredR-Sr. Maximilian Wassel MBA Fr. Addison Williams UndeclaredFr. kristian Wredstroem UndeclaredSr. Ryan Wytanis Business AdministrationSo. Andre Yevchinecz Undeclared

NeC fall Commissioner’sHonor roll

(3.75 GPA or Higher)John AcquavivaJohn Blatchford

Jason Clas Phillip Faccone

Anthony FiumefreddoTrevor LovelandTimothy Maher

quinn SkillinAnthony Tucker-Bartlett

Maximilian Wasselkristian Wredstroem

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2014 Season Stats

2014 statisticsWAGNER Game Results (as of Aug 27, 2015)All games

Date Opponent Score Overall Conference Time AttendAug 30, 2014 at Georgetown W 21-3 1-0 0-0 2:42 1981Sep 06, 2014 at FIU L 3-34 1-1 0-0 3:13 9981Sep 13, 2014 at Monmouth L 16-21 1-2 0-0 2:41 2421Sep 27, 2014 at Lafayette L 23-35 1-3 0-0 3:14 8756Oct 04, 2014 ALDERSON BROADDUS W 26-0 2-3 0-0 1:28 2808

*Oct 11, 2014 SAINT FRANCIS U Wo 46-39 3-3 1-0 3:09 1735*Oct 25, 2014 at Central Connecticut W 20-10 4-3 2-0 2:36 2031*Nov 01, 2014 SACRED HEART L 7-23 4-4 2-1 2:25 2436*Nov 08, 2014 at Robert Morris W 20-0 5-4 3-1 2:52 1192*Nov 15, 2014 DUQUESNE W 23-13 6-4 4-1 2:37 2132*Nov 22, 2014 at BRYANT W 23-20 7-4 5-1 2:58 pm 1893WAGNER Overall Team Statistics (as of Aug 27, 2015)

All games

Team Statistics WAGNER OPPSCORING 228 198 Points Per Game 20.7 18.0 Points Off Turnovers 138 88FIRST DOWNS 174 160 R u s h i n g 96 56 P a s s i n g 67 88 P e n a l t y 11 16RUSHING YARDAGE 1767 914 Yards gained rushing 2041 1356 Yards lost rushing 274 442 Rushing Attempts 485 367 Average Per Rush 3.6 2.5 Average Per Game 160.6 83.1 TDs Rushing 16 9PASSING YARDAGE 1484 2180 C o m p - A t t - I n t 124-260-8 178-341-18 Average Per Pass 5.7 6.4 Average Per Catch 12.0 12.2 Average Per Game 134.9 198.2 TDs Passing 9 15TOTAL OFFENSE 3251 3094 Total Plays 745 708 Average Per Play 4.4 4.4 Average Per Game 295.5 281.3KICK RETURNS: #-Yards 24-542 37-830PUNT RETURNS: #-Yards 28-156 21-135INT RETURNS: #-Yards 18-446 8-120KICK RETURN AVERAGE 22.6 22.4PUNT RETURN AVERAGE 5.6 6.4INT RETURN AVERAGE 24.8 15.0FUMBLES-LOST 16-8 17-8PENALTIES-Yards 67-633 57-486 Average Per Game 57.5 44.2PUNTS-Yards 68-2450 72-2590 Average Per Punt 36.0 36.0 Net punt average 32.2 31.7KICKOFFS-Yards 49-2958 41-2279 Average Per Kick 60.4 55.6 Net kick average 37.8 35.0TIME OF POSSESSION/Game 3 3 : 0 3 2 6 : 5 53RD-DOWN Conversions 54/165 53/165 3rd-Down Pct 33% 32%4TH-DOWN Conversions 4/14 4/15 4th-Down Pct 29% 27%SACKS BY-Yards 26-183 18-121MISC YARDS 0 124TOUCHDOWNS SCORED 28 26FIELD GOALS-ATTEMPTS 12-21 6-12ON-SIDE KICKS 0-0 0-1RED-ZONE SCORES (29-39) 74% (21-28) 75%RED-ZONE TOUCHDOWNS (18-39) 46% (15-28) 54%PAT-ATTEMPTS (20-25) 80% (20-22) 91%ATTENDANCE 9111 28255 Games/Avg Per Game 4/2278 7/4036 Neutral Site Games 0/0

Score by Quarters 1st 2nd 3rd 4th OT TotalWAGNER 69 29 51 65 14 228Opponents 28 77 27 59 7 198

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2014 Combined Statistics

2014 statisticsWAGNER Combined Team Statistics (as of Aug 27, 2015)All games

Date Opponent Score Att.Aug 30, 2014 at Georgetown W 21-3 1981Sep 06, 2014 at FIU L 3-34 9981Sep 13, 2014 at Monmouth L 16-21 2421Sep 27, 2014 at Lafayette L 23-35 8756Oct 04, 2014 ALDERSON BROADDUS W 26-0 2808

* Oct 11, 2014 SAINT FRANCIS U W 46-39 1735* Oct 25, 2014 at Central Connecticut W 20-10 2031* Nov 01, 2014 SACRED HEART L 7-23 2436* Nov 08, 2014 at Robert Morris W 20-0 1192* Nov 15, 2014 DUQUESNE W 23-13 2132* Nov 22, 2014 at BRYANT W 23-20 1893

Rushing gp att gain loss net avg td lg avg/gWRIGHT, Otis 10 158 598 36 562 3.6 6 53 56.2ANDREWS, Chris 9 91 468 100 368 4.0 4 28 40.9MCKINNON, M. 11 82 377 25 352 4.3 2 45 32.0PEOPLES, B. 10 75 287 31 256 3.4 3 19 25.6GEHRING, Brian 6 46 198 56 142 3.1 1 22 23.7RENE, Steve 6 24 113 3 110 4.6 0 18 18.3Total 11 485 2041 274 1767 3.6 16 53 160.6Opponents 11 367 1356 442 914 2.5 9 62 83.1

Passing gp effic comp-att-int pct yds td lg avg/gGEHRING, Brian 6 110.30 72-136-5 52.9 812 6 46 135.3ANDREWS, Chris 9 90.98 51-121-3 42.1 657 3 55 73.0McGOVERN, Colin 3 75.33 1-3-0 33.3 15 0 15 5.0Total 11 100.91 124-260-8 47.7 1484 9 55 134.9Opponents 11 109.86 178-341-18 52.2 2180 15 71 198.2

Receiving gp no. yds avg td lg avg/gSMITH, Lloyd 11 28 361 12.9 1 42 32.8OWENS, Ryan 11 15 154 10.3 2 20 14.0GILLS, Isaiah 11 14 240 17.1 0 47 21.8WATTS, Bryant 11 12 160 13.3 4 27 14.5PEOPLES, B. 10 12 149 12.4 1 46 14.9GREENE, Ralph 11 11 141 12.8 0 23 12.8CARRINGTON, A. 3 8 105 13.1 1 55 35.0FOSTER, Keith 8 5 86 17.2 0 38 10.8MCKINNON, M. 11 5 6 1.2 0 15 0.5ROCK, Fritz 10 4 32 8.0 0 10 3.2WRIGHT, Otis 10 4 21 5.2 0 12 2.1SCEPANIAK, C. 8 2 14 7.0 0 9 1.8YEVCHINECZ, A. 6 2 9 4.5 0 8 1.5RENE, Steve 6 1 5 5.0 0 5 0.8CESA, James 6 1 1 1.0 0 1 0.2Total 11 124 1484 12.0 9 55 134.9Opponents 11 178 2180 12.2 15 71 198.2

Field Goals fg pct. 01-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-99 lg blkMALEY, Bryan 12-21 57.1 0-0 6-7 5-9 1-5 0-0 42 3

PATScoring td fg kick rush rcv pass dxp saf ptsMALEY, Bryan - 12-21 20-25 - - - - - 56WRIGHT, Otis 6 - - - - - - - 36WATTS, Bryant 4 - - - - - - - 24ANDREWS, Chris 4 - - - - 1-1 - - 24PEOPLES, B. 4 - - - - - - - 24DIEUDONNE, J. 3 - - - - - - - 18OWENS, Ryan 2 - - - 1 - - - 14MCKINNON, M. 2 - - - - - - - 12GEHRING, Brian 1 - - - - 0-1 - - 6CARRINGTON, A. 1 - - - - - - - 6SMITH, Lloyd 1 - - - - - - - 6TEAM - - - - - - - 1 2Total 28 12-21 20-25 0-1 1 1-2 - 1 228Opponents 26 6-12 20-22 1-1 1 1-3 - - 198

Score by Quarters 1st 2nd 3rd 4th OT TotalWAGNER 69 29 51 65 14 228Opponents 28 77 27 59 7 198

Record: Overall Home Away NeutralAll games 7-4 3-1 4-3 0-0Conference 5-1 2-1 3-0 0-0Non-Conference 2-3 1-0 1-3 0-0

Team Statistics WAGNER OPPFIRST DOWNS 174 160 R u s h i n g 96 56 P a s s i n g 67 88 P e n a l t y 11 16RUSHING YARDAGE 1767 914 Rushing Attempts 485 367 Average Per Rush 3.6 2.5 Average Per Game 160.6 83.1 TDs Rushing 16 9PASSING YARDAGE 1484 2180 C o m p - A t t - I n t 124-260-8 178-341-18 Average Per Pass 5.7 6.4 Average Per Catch 12.0 12.2 Average Per Game 134.9 198.2 TDs Passing 9 15TOTAL OFFENSE 3251 3094 Average Per Play 4.4 4.4 Average Per Game 295.5 281.3KICK RETURNS: #-Yards 24-542 37-830PUNT RETURNS: #-Yards 28-156 21-135INT RETURNS: #-Yards 18-446 8-120FUMBLES-LOST 16-8 17-8PENALTIES-Yards 67-633 57-486PUNTS-AVG 68-36.0 72-36.0TIME OF POSSESSION/Game 3 3 : 0 3 2 6 : 5 53RD-DOWN Conversions 54/165 53/1654TH-DOWN Conversions 4/14 4/15

Interceptions no. yds avg td lgDIEUDONNE, J. 7 245 35.0 3 99HILLIARD, Greg 2 44 22.0 0 23WASSEL, Max 2 46 23.0 0 34MACK, D. 2 68 34.0 0 50JAMES, Deangelo 2 43 21.5 0 43COOPER, Daquan 1 0 0.0 0 0WILLIAMS, Nevon 1 0 0.0 0 0HARRIS, Najee 1 0 0.0 0 0

Punting no. yds avg lg tb fc i20 50+ blkFIRESTONE, A.J. 68 2450 36.0 57 5 6 20 2 0

Punt Returns no. yds avg td lgCOOPER, Daquan 13 69 5.3 0 22RENE, Steve 13 70 5.4 0 19GARNER,Tiquan 1 1 1.0 0 1BASKERVILLE, J. 1 16 16.0 0 0Total 28 156 5.6 0 22Opponents 21 135 6.4 0 44

Kick Returns no. yds avg td lgJAMES, Deangelo 10 255 25.5 0 49WRIGHT, Otis 9 240 26.7 0 55COOPER, Daquan 2 32 16.0 0 21MCKINNON, M. 1 6 6.0 0 6GIBBONS, P. 1 7 7.0 0 7PAUL, D.J. 1 2 2.0 0 2Total 24 542 22.6 0 55Opponents 37 830 22.4 0 57

All Purpose g rush rcv pr kr ir total avg/gWRIGHT, Otis 10 562 21 0 240 0 823 82.3PEOPLES, B. 10 256 149 0 0 0 405 40.5ANDREWS, Chri 9 368 0 0 0 0 368 40.9MCKINNON, M. 11 352 6 0 6 0 364 33.1SMITH, Lloyd 11 0 361 0 0 0 361 32.8JAMES, Deangel 11 0 0 0 255 43 298 27.1DIEUDONNE, J. 11 0 0 0 0 245 245 22.3GILLS, Isaiah 11 0 240 0 0 0 240 21.8RENE, Steve 6 110 5 70 0 0 185 30.8WATTS, Bryant 11 0 160 0 0 0 160 14.5Total 11 1767 1484 156 542 446 4395 399.5Opponents 11 914 2180 135 830 120 4179 379.9

Total Offense g plays rush pass total avg/gANDREWS, Chris 9 212 368 657 1025 113.9GEHRING, Brian 6 182 142 812 954 159.0WRIGHT, Otis 10 158 562 0 562 56.2MCKINNON, M. 11 82 352 0 352 32.0PEOPLES, B. 10 75 256 0 256 25.6RENE, Steve 6 24 110 0 110 18.3McGOVERN, Colin 3 5 -9 15 6 2.0Total 11 745 1767 1484 3251 295.5Opponents 11 708 914 2180 3094 281.3

Tackles Sacks Pass defense Fumbles blkd## Defensive Leaders gp ua a tot tfl/yds no-yds int-yds brup qbh rcv-yds ff kick saf35 WASSEL, Max 11 58 23 81 20-68 4-42 2-46 1 . . 2 . .8 MACK, D. 11 38 25 63 2-3 . 2-68 1 . 3-0 1 . .6 HILLIARD, Greg 10 24 24 48 14-48 2-14 2-44 5 5 . . 1 .33 FONT-TOOMER, S. 12 33 13 46 10-36 4-17 . 1 4 . 1 . .90 PAGE, Al 11 31 14 45 18-46 3-17 . . 6 . . . .

Total 11 442 250 692 127-396 26-183 18-446 39 34 8-3 11 5 1Opponents 11 487 353 840 79-244 18-121 8-120 35 38 8-6 7 4 .

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2014 Defensive Statistics

2014 statisticsWAGNER Overall Defensive Statistics (as of Aug 27, 2015)All games

Tackles Sacks Pass defense Fumbles blkd# Defensive Leaders gp ua a tot tfl/yds no-yds int-yds brup qbh rcv-yds ff kick saf35 WASSEL, Max 11 58 23 81 20-68 4-42 2-46 1 . . 2 . .8 MACK, D. 11 38 25 63 2-3 . 2-68 1 . 3-0 1 . .6 HILLIARD, Greg 10 24 24 48 14-48 2-14 2-44 5 5 . . 1 .33 FONT-TOOMER, S. 12 33 13 46 10-36 4-17 . 1 4 . 1 . .90 PAGE, Al 11 31 14 45 18-46 3-17 . . 6 . . . .85 EMMANUELE, A. 11 20 21 41 11-36 3-9 . 3 3 . . . .13 COOPER, Daquan 11 28 10 38 1-2 . 1-0 3 . 1-0 1 . .20 HARRIS, Najee 11 27 6 33 3-17 3-17 1-0 2 1 1-0 . . .1 DIEUDONNE, J. 11 22 11 33 4-9 . 7-245 10 . . . . .4 WILLIAMS, J. 10 18 12 30 7-19 1-5 . 1 5 1-0 1 . .9 JAMES, Deangelo 11 22 6 28 1-2 . 2-43 4 . . 2 1 .12 WILLIAMS, Nevon 11 19 7 26 1-0 . 1-0 6 . . . 1 .34 BARNETT, Matt 11 17 8 25 7-30 2-20 . . 1 1-3 1 . .32 GIBBONS, P. 12 11 9 20 6-14 2-10 . . 1 1-0 . . .92 MENTOR, Mike 9 9 7 16 2-7 1-6 . . 1 . 1 . .51 AUBEL, John 11 8 7 15 8-25 2-13 . . 3 . . . .29 BRITTINGHAM, B. 11 11 3 14 . . . . . . . . .99 BARNETT, D. 11 7 7 14 4-13 . . 1 2 . 1 . .94 OKOYE, Fidel 4 3 7 10 5-13 1-7 . . . . . . .42 LOISELLE, M. 11 7 3 10 . . . . . . . . .98 BASKERVILLE, J. 8 3 6 9 . . . . 2 . . 2 .45 HICKEY, Anthony 11 6 2 8 . . . . . . . . .22 HOWELL, James 8 3 3 6 . . . . . . . . .55 BRAMBLE, Kendle 8 4 1 5 2-7 1-6 . . . . . . .17 LOVELAND, T. 3 1 3 4 1-1 . . . . . . . .37 SMITH, Eli 8 1 2 3 . . . . . . . . .25 GILLS, Isaiah 11 2 1 3 . . . . . . . . .5 PEOPLES, B. 10 1 2 3 . . . . . . . . .44 FIUMEFREDDO, An 11 2 1 3 . . . . . . . . .88 SMITH, Lloyd 11 1 1 2 . . . . . . . . .41 MARTIN, Myles 10 . 2 2 . . . . . . . . .31 GARNER,Tiquan 7 1 . 1 . . . . . . . . .14 YEVCHINECZ, A. 6 1 . 1 . . . . . . . . .15 FOSTER, Keith 8 . 1 1 . . . . . . . . .71 PALAJ, Brus 11 . 1 1 . . . . . . . . .80 PAUL, D.J. 5 1 . 1 . . . . . . . . .11 MCKINNON, M. 11 1 . 1 . . . . . . . . .95 Evan Odeseye 7 1 . 1 . . . 1 . . . . .74 GARCIA, Eddie 6 . 1 1 . . . . . . . . .TM TEAM 5 . . . . . . . . . . . 118 GEHRING, Brian 6 . . . . . . . . . . . .

Total 11 442 250 692 127-396 26-183 18-446 39 34 8-3 11 5 1Opponents 11 487 353 840 79-244 18-121 8-120 35 38 8-6 7 4 .

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Annually at homecoming, two Wagner College football players are selected to receive special awards for outstanding play. The James Robb Memorial Trophy is presented to the outstanding offensive player, while the Nick Lia Memorial Trophy is awarded to the Seahawks’ outstanding defensive player. Established in 1949, the Robb Trophy was named in memory of James Robb, a Seahawk gridiron star who was killed in action during World War II. It was presented to Wagner’s outstanding individual player in the annual Homecoming game until 1969. In that season, the Lia Trophy was introduced in honor of another Wagner football player, Nick Lia. The 1965 recipient of the Robb Trophy was killed in the Vietnam War. An outstanding defensive player and team captain, the Staten Island native was a graduate of Curtis High School. In 2000, Lt. Nick Lia was honored for his athletic achievements by being inducted into the Wagner College Athletics Hall of Fame. Lia helped lead the 1964 football team to an undefeated season and captained the ‘65 team. This year’s winners, as selected by an alumni panel, will be announced at the end of this season’s Homecoming contest.

Each recipient receives an award and his name is added to the standing trophies Son display in the Hall of Fame Room in the Spiro Sports Center.

rOBB TrOPHy yeAr Chester Sellito 1949Bill Roehrich 1950Neil Leonard 1951John Mangiante 1952Mark Weisner 1953Ron Larder 1954gene Crimoli 1955John Mangiante 1956John Mangiante 1957Charles Jopp 1958Rudy Fusco 1959Al Ferrie 1960Frank Melos 1961Dick Schlenker & Frank Spero 1962george Cruzado 1963Cliff Lish 1964Nick Lia 1965Jim Monroe 1966Joe Mele 1967Jack Casey 1968 LIA TrOPHyJack kachadurian 1969 greg CoeJack kachadurian 1970 Ed koszkowskiJack Ellis & Jack Vitale 1971 Mike BaleTim Vorhies 1972 Mike BaleRich Slizewski 1973 Scott SpratfordJohn Moria 1974 Neil HumphreyBernie Previti 1975 Tony DiVannoJohn Mazanec & kevin Murrell 1976 Tony FerraroTony Santo 1977 Tony PisanoJohn Mazanec 1978 Ralph AquinoJohn Mazanec 1979 Tony MasellaAlonzo Patterson 1980 Bob OlsenAlonzo Patterson 1981 Don EdwardsJohn Von Ahnen 1982 Bob MackiseyJohn Franco 1983 Morty BernsteinEd Christensen 1984 Ike PattersonJohn Chiofalo 1985 Charlie StinsonJesse Foote 1986 Rich Robinsongreg kovar 1987 Artie DiMellaTerry Underwood 1988 Rich Robinsonkeith Johnson 1989 Horacio Morontagreg Harris 1990 Chris BrownWoody Davis 1991 Dom DigiorgioTerry O’Hare 1992 Ryan TobinChris Purdy 1993 Bryan Devone & Ryan TobinChris Purdy & kito Lockwood 1994 Richard Lampasonakito Lockwood 1995 Roger WyllieRick Sarille 1996 Ryan TyburczyMike Cerminaro 1997 Ryan LinderJohn Campbell 1998 J. P. StubenvollRick Sarille 1999 kevin goodeAaron Smith 2000 Charlie HoffmanLou Simone 2001 Jeremy BalinaChris Davis 2002 Somah PayneJohn Barrett 2003 Tim HeaneyJohn Sciarra 2004 Craig RomanoShaun grover 2005 Ryan LaytonChris Turner 2006 Bryan BrandJason Butler 2007 Bryan BrandShane Smith 2008 Dario CharltonNick Doscher 2009 Chaz LegetteEric Foxworth 2010 Mike CoxDominique Williams 2011 Mike LombardoNick Doscher 2012 Mike LombardoTyree Watkins 2013 Trevor LovelandOtis Wright 2014 Max Wassel

robb & Lia Award Winners

ROBB & LIA MEMORIAL TROPHIES

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T r a d i t i o n of

Excellence

1987 NCAA National Champs

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OCTOBER 1, 1927Wagner plays its first varsity football game, losing 44-6 to the New York Aggies in Farmingdale, Long Island. gus Keifer scores the first points in Wagner history on a 50-yard interception return for a touchdown.

NOVEMBER 5, 1927The first win in Wagner football history is recorded. Wagner defeats City College of New York 14-13.

OCTOBER 13, 1928The Green Wave plays its first game at Wagner Field. The football team will call the field home for forty seasons, until Fischer Memorial Field is christened in 1967.

The first team: Wagner College Football 1927

Gus keifer, 1928 football Captain

Bill WileyThe 1939 Green Wave

1933After two losses by a combined score of 71-0, the remainder of Wagner’s 1933 schedule is cancelled due to a shortage of players. Coach Frank Spotts organizes intramural games and promises to field a team the following season.

NOVEMBER 12, 1938Wagner defeats Bergen County College 24-0 to finish the season with a 4-2 record, its first winning season. This signals an amazing turnaround as the green Wave had been winless for the previous three seasons.

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NOVEMBER 20, 1941Wagner’s 27-0 win over Brooklyn caps a 5-1 season, the most wins in school history. Senior stars such as Bob Burton, george Schipani and Bill Wiley finish their varsity careers with an unprecedented record of 17-6-1.

Michael Perfect in 1940

don Cavalli in 1959

MAY 26, 1947New York giants football star Jim Lee Howell is named Wagner’s head coach. The student body adopts the name Seahawks for the school’s athletic teams before the season.

NOVEMBER 12, 1949Chester Selitto earns the first James Robb Trophy, awarded annually to the outstanding player in the Homecoming game. Robb excelled on the football field before graduating Wagner in 1935. He was killed during World War II.

NOVEMBER 19, 1949The Seahawks trounce Panzer 52-12, the most points a Wagner team would score until 1980. They finish the season 7-1-1, closing with an eight-game unbeaten streak. Jay quintana, Matt Scaffa, Chester Selitto and Don Drown lead an offense which scores 254 points, a Wagner mark which will be topped just once before 1980.

1957John Mangiante becomes the only Seahawk to win three Robb Trophies. Mangiante won the award for the first time in 1952, before entering the service. He returned to grymes Hill to capture the award in 1956 and 1957.

1959Don Cavalli throws for a Wagner record 382 yards in a 28-6 win over Susquehanna, a mark which would stand for 35 years. Cavalli would go on to pass for 4,393 yards from 1958-61, a mark which would also stand until 1994.

Head Coach Mickey Sullivan and John Mangiante in 1957

1940-1959

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right: All-American

defensive back Tony Parisi

1960quarterback Don Cavalli hooks up with his wide receiver roommate Al Ferrie for eight touchdowns as the Seahawks set a school mark with 256 points on the way to a 9-0 season, the first undefeated record in school history.

1962Mickey Sullivan becomes the first head coach to leave Wagner with a career winning record, finishing 26-16-0 in five seasons.

1964Another prolific pass-catch combo guides Wagner to its second undefeated season at 10-0. quarterback Dan Coughlin throws for a school-record 1,810 yards, 943 of which go to tight end Rich kotite.

1965Tight end Rich Kotite is named Wagner’s first Little All-American, earning first team honors from the Associated Press after finishing his Wagner career with 119 catches for 2,065 yards.

SEPTEMBER 23, 1967The Seahawks play their first game on Fischer Memorial Field, defeating Western Maryland 25-8 before 2,700 fans.

DECEMBER 14, 1967Wagner’s Little All-America defensive tackle John gloistein is presented with the Lambert Bowl, awarded to the top Division III team in the East, as the Seahawks post their third undefeated season in eight years at 9-0.

NOVEMBER 1, 1969Greg Coe is the first winner of the Nick Lia Memorial Trophy, named for the former Seahawk captain who was killed in Vietnam. The award is presented to Wagner’s outstanding defensive player in the annual Homecoming game.

1973Seahawk linebacker Scott Spratford is named the Met Conference Defensive Player of the Year.

1974Defensive back Tony Parisi is named Wagner’s third AP first team Little All-American. He remains Wagner’s career leader with 24 interceptions.

1976Bob grady catches a school-record 61 passes in one season.

OCTOBER 7, 1978The Seahawks play at giants Stadium for the first time, defeating Hofstra 21-17.

APRIL 28, 1978Bill Russo becomes the eighth coach in Wagner history as Bob Hicks steps down after 16 seasons. Hicks posted a 77-64-6 record with two undefeated seasons.

Below: The 1967 Lambert Bowl winners finished a perfect 9-0.

1960s ~ 1970s

Tight end rich kotite (above) and safety Mike kelly (right) were standouts in the mid-60s and both are members of the WC Athletics Hall of fame.

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1980s

Three-time eCAC Player of the year Alonzo Patterson

NOVEMBER 22, 1980The Seahawks play in their first NCAA Tournament game, falling 41-13 in a quarterfinal at Ithaca.

1982Alonzo Patterson’s #21 becomes the only retired jersey in school history. Patterson leaves Wagner as a three-time ECAC Player of the Year, a first-team AP Little All-American and the school’s rushing leader with 4,177 yards.

NOVEMBER 19, 1983Wagner wins its first ECAC Championship, defeating St. John’s 48-7 for the Metro New York-New Jersey Championship.

1983John Franco becomes the first Seahawk to lead the nation in rushing, averaging 145.8 yards per game in a season cut short by injury after eight games.

DECEMBER 12, 1987Wagner wins the Division III National Championship, defeating Dayton 19-3 in the Stagg Bowl. quarterback greg kovar throws for 301 yards and two touchdowns.

OCTOBER 15, 1988Terry Underwood runs for a Wagner record 363 yards as the Seahawks pile up a school-record 673 yards of total offense in 30-24 win against Hofstra. Underwood finishes the season as Wagner’s single-season (1,809) and career (5,010) rushing leader.

Wagner College all-time coaching leader Walt Hameline

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1996Wagner becomes a charter member of the Northeast Conference in football. The Seahawks join charter members Robert Morris, Monmouth, St. Francis (PA) and Central Connecticut St.

OCTOBER 26, 1996S e a n H u r l e y b r e a k s R i c h kotite’s Seahawk record for career r e c e p t i o n s . Hurley finishes his career with 131 receptions.

SEPTEMBER 13, 1997W a g n e r marks the 70th A n n i v e r s a r y o f S e a h a w k F o o t b a l l w i t h the debut of the first permanent s t a d i u m a t F i s c h e r Memorial Field. The day also serves as an anniversary celebration for the 1967 and 1987 teams.

OCTOBER 18, 1997With a 116-yard performance on Homecoming vs. Central Connecticut St., Rick Sarille became the fourth Seahawk to rush for 3,000 yards and joined Terry Underwood as the only players to accomplish the feat as a junior.

OCTOBER 23, 1999Against Marist, running back Rick Sarille becomes Wagner’s all-time leading rusher, breaking the mark of 5,010 yards held by Terry Underwood. Sarille concluded his career with 5,290 career rushing yards. The All-American gained 100 or more yards 28 times in his collegiate career including eight 200-plus yard games.

NOVEMBER 21, 1992The Seahawks win the ECAC Southeast Championship in their final season of Division III competition, 48-6 versus St. Francis(PA).

SEPTEMBER 11, 1993Linebacker Ryan Tobin makes a Wagner record 27 tackles against C.W. Post. He leaves Wagner second all-time in tackles and a single-season record 150 in 1993.

OCTOBER 16, 1993Head coach Walt Hameline notches his 100th win, 47-10 over Pace.

NOVEMBER 20, 1993C h r i s P u r d y ’ s f o u r r u s h i n g t o u c h d o w n s spark Wagner’s 32-0 win over Iona for a record f i f t h E C A C Championship in the Seahawks’ first season in Division I-AA.

NOVEMBER 8, 1994J a s o n C u e b r e a k s a 34 year-old W a g n e r

record with 383 yards passing against San Diego. Cue finishes his Wagner career as the season and career leader in passing yards, despite playing just two seasons after transferring to grymes Hill.

NOVEMBER 11, 1995kito Lockwood joins Terry Underwood and Alonzo Patterson as the only Seahawks to top 3,000 career rushing yards, finishing with 3,156.

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Linebacker Ryan Tobin (1990-93) holds several defensive records for the

All-time Sacks leader Rick Williams (1989-92)

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OCTOBER 28, 2000Wide receiver Jason Bain became Wagner’s all-time leader in career receptions and career receiving yards in the College’s first-ever overtime contest as Robert Morris topped the Seahawks 38-31. Bain ended his remarkable career with 142 catches for 2,294 yards.

OCTOBER 20, 2002Head Coach Walt Hameline (1981-present) wins his 150 career

game at Wagner in a 38-7 win over Northeast Conference opponent St. Francis (PA).

2004q u a r t e r b a c k J o h n Sciarra sets a host of single season and single game school records i n h i s f i r s t s e a s o n as a Seahawk after transferring from UCLA.

2005In the 75th Anniversary Season, the records continued to fall for John Sciarra as the quarterback ended his career at Wagner with numerous school single game, season and career

passing records. Sciarra became the first NEC player to ever throw for 3,000 yards, ending the season with 3,321.SEPTEMBER 15, 2005John Sciarra throws a school record five TD passes in a 52-25 win at Saint Peter’s.

OCTOBER 22, 2005Sciarra is at it again on Homecoming with a school record 409 passing yards and 33 completions in a 38-34 loss to Central Connecticut St. WR Chris Turner hauls in all four of Sciarra’s TD passes to establish his own school record. Turner would end his career in 2006 as Wagner’s all-time leader with 33 TD receptions, 2,816 yards and 213 receptions.

NOVEMBER 12, 2005In the final game of his 25th season as head coach, Walt Hameline wins his 175th career game as the Seahawks come from behind with a late field for a 23-21 win over St. Francis (PA).

SEPTEMBER 30, 2006Piotr Czech sets a school and NEC record by hitting a 54-yard field goal at the end of the first half at Sacred Heart. Czech would match his kick three weeks later with another 54-yard make at Central Connecticut St.

NOVEMBER 17, 2007Senior running back Jason Butler capped his brilliant season and career by rushing for 238 yards and two touchdowns on 32 carries to lift Wagner to a 41-27 victory over Jacksonville in the season finale for both teams.

NOVEMBER 7, 2008The memory of Nick Lia, a former Seahawk standout who was killed during the Vietnam War, was honored with the unveiling of a statue that will stand forever more in his honor at Wagner College Stadium. An outstanding defensive player, Lia helped lead the 1964 football team to an undefeated season and captained the 1965 team. The Staten Island native was a graduate of Curtis High School and during his time at Wagner, was a proud member of Delta Nu Fraternity.

NOVEMBER 30, 2009 Freshman qB Nick Doscher was named the Northeast Conference Offensive Rookie of the Year and First-Team All-NEC, while junior punter kyle Muir and junior return specialist Frantz Placide were named NEC First-Team All-Conference in the Special Teams department. Named to the All-NEC Second Team were offensive line – senior Matthew Martin and juniors Joe Feriozzi, and Cleveland green. Defensively, senior defensive tackle Joseph Harkins was named to the All-NEC Second Team.

NOVEMBER 6, 2010Head Coach Walt Hameline, becomes just the eighth active FCS head coach to win 200 games as the SEahawks post a 31-20 win over Monmouth. He is also just the 66th coach in NCAA history to reach the 200-win club and the 35th to do so at one school.

NOVEMBER 17, 2012The Seahawks stave off a determined Duquesne team in posting a 24-17 victory, giving the Seahawks the first NEC Football Championship in school history.

NOVEMBER 24, 2012Wagner becomes the first NEC team to post a win in the NCAA FCS Playoffs as the Seahawks defeat Patriot League Champion Colgate 31-20 in front of more than 3,000 fans at Hameline Field.

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The 21st Century

Walt Hameline

defensive back/kicker returner frantz Placide

was one of a school-record record nine Seahawks who

earned All-NeC honors

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SEAHAWKS FOOTBALL TIMELINESeASON COACH(eS) W-L-T1927 Randolph Faries & Lucien kempf .............. 1-3-01928 Ray kirchmeyer ................................................. 1-3-11929 Ray kirchmeyer .................................................1-7-01930 Ray kirchmeyer ............................................... 4-5-01931 Ray kirchmeyer ................................................3-4-01932 Ray kirchmeyer ................................................2-2-21933 Frank Spotts .................................................... 0-2-01934 Frank Spotts ..................................................... 1-4-01935 Frank Spotts .....................................................0-5-21936 Frank Spotts ..................................................... 0-3-11937 Ray kirchmeyer ................................................0-5-01938 Ray kirchmeyer ............................................... 4-2-01939 Ray kirchmeyer .................................................4-1-11940 Ray kirchmeyer ............................................... 4-2-01941 Ray kirchmeyer ................................................ 5-1-01942-45 No Team (World War II)1946 Ray kirchmeyer ................................................ 1-6-01947 Jim Lee Howell ................................................ 4-5-01948 Jim Lee Howell .................................................3-3-21949 Jim Lee Howell .................................................. 7-1-11950 Jim Lee Howell .................................................3-6-01951 Jim Lee Howell .................................................2-6-01952 Jim Lee Howell .................................................3-5-01953 Jim Lee Howell ................................................ 2-4-01954 Bunny Barbes ....................................................2-7-01955 Bunny Barbes ....................................................0-7-01956 Bunny Barbes .....................................................0-7-11957 Mickey Sullivan ................................................2-6-01958 Mickey Sullivan ................................................3-5-01959 Mickey Sullivan ................................................6-2-01960 Mickey Sullivan ............................................... 9-0-01961 Mickey Sullivan ................................................6-3-01962 Bob Hicks...........................................................4-4-11963 Bob Hicks...........................................................6-3-01964 Bob Hicks.........................................................10-0-01965 Bob Hicks........................................................A3-6-01966 Bob Hicks........................................................... 2-6-11967 Bob Hicks.......................................................... 9-0-01968 Bob Hicks...........................................................3-6-01969 Bob Hicks.......................................................... 4-5-01970 Bob Hicks............................................................5-3-11971 Bob Hicks.......................................................... 5-4-01972 Bob Hicks...........................................................7-3-0

1973 Bob Hicks.......................................................... 4-5-01974 Bob Hicks............................................................5-3-11975 Bob Hicks........................................................... 6-2-11976 Bob Hicks............................................................2-7-11977 Bob Hicks...........................................................2-7-01978 Bill Russo ...........................................................2-8-01979 Bill Russo ...........................................................5-5-01980 Bill Russo ...........................................................8-2-01981 Walt Hameline ............................................ 9-1-01982 Walt Hameline ............................................. 8-1-11983 Walt Hameline .............................................8-2-11984 Walt Hameline ............................................6-4-01985 Walt Hameline ............................................9-2-01986 Walt Hameline ............................................9-2-01987 Walt Hameline ........................................... 13-1-01988 Walt Hameline ............................................8-2-01989 Walt Hameline ............................................6-3-01990 Walt Hameline ............................................5-5-01991 Walt Hameline ............................................5-5-01992 Walt Hameline ............................................9-2-01993 Walt Hameline ............................................9-2-01994 Walt Hameline ............................................6-5-01995 Walt Hameline ............................................8-2-01996 Walt Hameline ............................................5-5-01997 Walt Hameline ............................................6-4-01998 Walt Hameline ............................................ 7-3-01999 Walt Hameline ............................................5-5-02000 Walt Hameline ............................................6-5-02001 Walt Hameline ............................................3-6-02002 Walt Hameline ............................................7-4-02003 Walt Hameline ............................................6-5-02004 Walt Hameline ............................................6-5-02005 Walt Hameline ............................................6-5-02006 Walt Hameline ............................................4-7-02007 Walt Hameline ............................................7-4-02008 Walt Hameline ............................................3-8-02009 Walt Hameline ................................................6-52010 Walt Hameline ................................................5-62011 Walt Hameline ................................................4-72012 Walt Hameline ................................................9-42013 Walt Hameline ................................................ 3-82014 Walt Hameline ................................................7-4TOTALS 84 Seasons (757 Games) .....398-340-19 (.538)

COACH(eS) yeArS SeASONS reCOrd PCT.Randolph Faries & Lucien kempf 1927 1 1-3-0 .250Ray kirchmeyer 1928-32, 37-46 11 29-39-4 .431Frank Spotts 1933-36 4 1-14-3 .138Jim Lee Howell 1947-53 7 24-30-3 .447Bunny Barbes 1954-56 3 2-21-1 .104Mickey Sulllivan 1957-61 5 26-16-0 .619Bob Hicks 1962-77 16 77-64-6 .544Bill Russo 1978-80 3 15-15-0 .500Walt Hameline 1981-Present 33 216-135-2 .615TOTALS 82 391-336-19 .538

S E A H A W K S C O A C H I N G H I S T O R Y

Walt Hameline1981-Present

Jim Lee Howell1947-53

Bob Hicks1962-77

Mickey Sullivan1957-61

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1987

NATIONAL

CHAMPIONS

The greatest day in the long and illustrious gridiron history of Wagner College came on a sunny December 12, 1987 in Phenix, Alabama, as the Seahawks captured the 1987 NCAA Division III National Championship with a 19-3 victory against the University of Dayton. The Seahawks, winners of seven straight and 12 of 13 heading into the championship, rose to the challenge in the Stagg Bowl. Wagner jumped out to a 19-0 first-half lead and never looked back in cruising to the College’s first and only national championship in any sport. quarterback greg kovar got Wagner on the board early, finding split end John Chaney in the end zone from 22 yards out with just under two minutes left in the opening quarter. Fullback Tom Pugh put the Seahawks up 13-0, bulldozing in from one yard out. Wide receiver keith Johnson capped the Seahawk scoring 20 seconds before intermission, hauling in a 22-yard kovar spiral for a 19-0 halftime lead. With kovar on the way to a 301-yard day, the defense took it the rest of the way, holding Dayton to just 234 yards of total offense and 2.9 yards per play. End george gaspar led the way with 16 tackles and a sack, while linebackers Artie DiMella and Chris West made 13 stops each. The Seahawks made three other NCAA Playoff appearances in the 1980s, earning berths in 1980 and 1982 and returning to defend their championship in 1988, but falling 34-31 in an overtime shoot-out to eventual national champion Ithaca.

SEAHAWKS POST-SEASON HISTORY

1995 eCAC-IfC dIVISION I-AA BOWL PITTSBUrGH, PA — Duquesne jumped on Wagner early, building a 30-7 lead with a monstrous air attack that accounted for 357 yards in a 44-20 win. Two kito Lockwood scores brought Wagner within 30-20 early in the fourth quarter, but Duquesne scored twice on the ground to clinch the game. Seahawk quarterback Jason Miletic completed 22 passes for 251 yards in the loss.

1994 eCAC-IfC dIVISION I-AA BOWL JAMAICA, Ny — The Seahawks turned the ball over five times and managed just 271 yards of total offense in a 34-14 loss at St. John’s University, losing an ECAC Championship game for the first time ever. Ahead 14-7 and driving into Red Storm territory, the Seahawks fumbled. St. John’s converted and never looked back. Pat Connolly caught five passes for 69 yards for Wagner.

1993 eCAC-IfC dIVISION I-AA BOWL NeW rOCHeLLe, Ny — The Seahawks won a record fifth ECAC crown and avenged a regular-season loss by shutting out the gaels on their home turf, 32-0. All-American linebacker Ryan Tobin, the game’s MVP, made 18 tackles, including 12 solos, three tackles for a loss, two sacks, and forced a fumble, while Chris Purdy ran for four Seahawk touchdowns.

1992 eCAC SOUTHeAST CHAMPIONSHIP STATeN ISLANd, Ny — Senior quarterback Terry O’Hare earned MVP honors as he passed for 332 yards and three touchdowns, while also running for a score in leading the Seahawks to a 48-6 victory over the St. Francis (PA) Red Flash, avenging a regular-season loss. The Seahawk defense registered six sacks, including three by linebacker Bryan Devone.

1986 eCAC SOUTH CHAMPIONSHIP LANCASTer, PA — Senior quarterback Jesse Foote ran for four touchdowns and passed for another as Wagner posted a 40-28 victory over host Franklin & Marshall to capture the ECAC South Championship at Williamson Field. Foote scored all four of his touchdowns in the final thirty minutes, including a 46-yard jaunt with 52 seconds remaining to seal the victory.

1985 eCAC SOUTH CHAMPIONSHIP kING’S POINT, Ny — Sophomore Peter Andolpho’s end zone tackle of king’s Point running back Doug Jones with 7:47 remaining in the first half provided Wagner with the winning margin as the Seahawks captured the ECAC South Championship with a 9-7 victory at Captain Tomb Field. Freshman running back Terry Underwood scored Wagner’s only touchdown on a two-yard run.

1983 eCAC MeTrO CHAMPIONSHIP JAMAICA, Ny — The Seahawks scored an ECAC Championship game record 48 points to capture the ECAC Metro NY-NJ Championship over host St. John’s University, 48-7. The Seahawks took control early as tailback Ed Christensen scored three first-quarter touchdowns on runs of 77, 14 and 10 yards. Christensen ended the day with 177 yards on the ground.

2012 NeC Champions, 2nd round NCAA Playoffs The Seahawks' sprint to a historic 2012 NEC Title featured a nine-game winning streak and the first-ever FCS Playoff win by an NEC team, a 31-20 victory over Colgate (11/24). The superlatives for Wagner were many, including a final national Top-25 ranking in both major FCS Polls, and a pair of National Coach of the Year Honors for Head Coach Walt Hameline. Running back Dominique Williams was named to the College Sports Journal (CSJ) All-America Team while defensive tackle Daevonte Barnet was tabbed a CSJ Freshman All-American.

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Points Scored ~ 321 in 1981

Points Scored Per Game ~ 35.0 in 1988 (315 in 9 games)

Touchdowns ~ 45 in 1981

field Goals Made ~ 16 Twice, Most Recent in 2012

Season defensefewest Plays Allowed456 in 1956 (8 games)509 in 1960 (9 games)559 in 1988 (10 games)

fewest yards Allowed1579 in 1958 (8 games)1789 in 1980 (9 games)2192 in 2002 (11 games)2317 in 1986 (10 games)

fewest yards Allowed Per Game197.3 in 1958 (1579 in 8 games)

Most yards Allowed2123 in 1956 (8 games)3278 in 1977 (9 games)3469 in 1994 (10 games)3585 in 2006 (11 games)4142 in 2012 (13 games)

Most yards Allowed Per Game364.2 in 1977 (32378 in 9 games)

fewest rushes Allowed334 in 1959 (8 games)295 in 1995 (9 games)344 in 1996 (10 games)

fewest rushing yards Allowed1022 in 1958 (8 games)642 in 1995 (9 games)680 in 1999 (10 games)

fewest rushing yards Allowed Per Game68.0 in 1999 (680 in 10 games)

Most rushes Allowed379 in 1957 (8 games)530 in 1977 (9 games)555 in 1978 (10 games)

Most rushing yards Allowed1499 in 1956 (8 games)2576 in 1977 (9 games)2258 in 1978 (10 games)

Most rushing yards Allowed Per Game285 in 1977 (2576 in 9 games)

fewest Passing Attempts Allowed99 in 1958 (8 games)124 in 1977 (9 games)139 in 1979 (10 games)

fewest Completions Allowed36 in 1954 (8 games)39 in 1977 (9 games)50 in 1979 (10 games)

fewest Passing yards Allowed Per Game57.6 in 1954 (519 in 8 games)

Lowest Percentage of PassesCompleted Against.314 in 1977 (39 of 124)

Most Passing Attempts Allowed143 in 1959 (8 games)283 in 2006 (11 games)290 in 2001 (9 games)358 in 1992 (10 games)358 in 1993 (10 games)

Most Completions Allowed

Single Game OffensePlays ~ 90 at Towson State; 11/16/96

yards Gained ~ 673 vs. Hofstra; 10/15/88

first downs ~ 30 at St. Francis (Pa.); 11/21/92

rushes ~ 77 at kean; 11/13/82 77 vs. U.S.M.M.A.; 10/27/79

yards rushing ~ 472 vs. W. Connecticut St.; 10/3/86

Touchdowns rushing ~ 7 vs. Iona; 9/26/81

first downs rushing ~ 21 vs. St. John’s; 9/17/82

Passes Attempted ~ 58 vs. CCSU; 10/22/05

Completions ~ 33 vs. CCSU; 10/22/05

Interceptions Thrown ~ 4 Five Times Most Recent: vs. San Diego; 11/13/99

yards Gained Passing ~ 420 vs CCSU; 10/22/05

Touchdowns Passing ~ 5 at Saint Peter’s, 9/15/05

first downs Passing ~ 17 vs. Salisbury State; 10/13/90

Points ~ 62 vs. Jacksonville; 11/15/98 62 vs. Iona; 9/26/81

Touchdowns ~ 9 vs. Iona; 9/26/81

field Goals ~ 4 vs. Delaware Valley; 9/14/91 4 at St. John’s; 9/29/01

Single Game defensefewest Plays Allowed ~ 36 vs. Trenton State; 9/23/83

fewest yards Allowed ~ 55 at Iona; 9/26/80

fewest rushes Allowed ~ 15 at St. John’s; 9/29/01

fewest rushing yards Allowed ~ (-56) at Iona; 10/10/92

fewest Passes Allowed ~ 6 vs. Albany; 10/30/04 6 vs. West. Conn. St; 10/3/86

fewest Completions Allowed ~ 0 vs. Hobart; 9/23/78

fewest Passing yards Allowed ~ 0 vs. Hobart; 9/23/78

Interceptions ~ 5 at Monmouth; 10/15/05

Season OffensePlays ~ 816 in 2012

yards Gained ~ 4418 in 2005

first downs ~225 in 2012

rushes ~ 557 in 1982

yards Gained rushing ~2612 in 1982

Touchdowns rushing ~ 37 in 1981

first downs rushing ~ 135 in 1986

Passes ~ 474 in 2005

Completions ~ 267 in 2005

Interceptions Thrown ~ 26 in 1978

yards Gained Passing ~ 3332 in 2005

Touchdowns Passing ~ 26 in 2005

first downs Passing ~ 155 in 2005

58 in 1959 (8 games)146 in 2001 (9 games)163 in 1992 (10 games)210 in 2012 (13 games)

Most Passing yards Allowed661 in 1959 (8 games)1993 in 2006 (11 games)2169 in 2001 (9 games)2278 in 1993 (10 games)2296 in 2012 (13 games)

Most Passing yards Allowed Per Game241.1 in 2001 (2169 in 9 games)227.8 in 1993 (2278 in 10 games)

Highest Percentage of Passes Completed Against.590 in 2006 (167 of 283)

fewest Points Allowed92 in 1959 (8 games)42 in 1967 (9 games)123 in 1986 (10 games)134 in 2002 (11 games)

fewest Points Allowed Per Game4.6 in 1967 (42 in 9 games)

Most Points Allowed194 in 1954 (8 games)276 in 2001 (9 games)265 in 1979 (10 games)

Most Points Allowed Per Game

30.7 in 2001 (276 in 2001)

Most Wins in a Season13 in 1987 (13-1)(National Championship)

Most regular Season Wins ~ 10 in 1967 (10-0)

Most Consecutive Wins ~ 11 (9/19/64-9/25/65)

Most Consecutive Games Without a Loss18 (9/19/81-11/31/82)

Most Losses ~ 8 in 1978 / 8 in 2008

Most Consecutive Losses ~ 11 (1955-56)

Largest Margin of Victory ~ 55 vs. Iona; 9/26/81 (62-7)

Largest Margin of defeat ~ 82 vs. St. Lawrence; 1936

Shaun Grover (2002-05) boosted the Seahawk’s record setting offensive year in 2005 with a new school mark of 1,031 receiving yards.

TEAM RECORDS

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Receiving YaRds1. chris Turner (2003-06) ......... 28632. Jason Bain (1997-00) ..............22943. shaun grover (2002-05) ....... 22564. chuck Kinsley (1997-00) ....... 21285. Rich Kotite (1963-65) ..............20656. Mike Walker (1987-90) ......... 20107. Lon Woods (2006-09) .......... 19068. sean Hurley (1993-96) ..............18769. david crawford (2008-12)..........172310. al Ferrie (1957-60) ................. 1703

ToTaL oFFense (Passing + RusHing)

1. nick doscher (2009 - 12)........ 84042 John sciarra (2004-05) ......... 58453. Rick sarille (1995-99) ...............52904. Terry underwood (1985-88) ...50105. dominique Williams (2009-14) 4435 6. don cavalli (1958-61) .............. 43937. Jesse Foote (1984-86) ............. 42738. Jason cue (1993-94)................42329. alonzo Patterson (1979-82) ....417710. Matt abbey (2005-08) .......... 3862

scoRing1. Rick sarille (1995-99) ................. 3342. Terry underwood (1985-88) ..... 3303. dominiue Williams (2009-14).. .. 2764. david Lopez (2009-14)..............2455. Piotr czech (2004-07) ................. 2436. Tom o’Riordan (1983-86) ........ 2377. Frank Melos (1958-61) .............. 2328. alonzo Patterson (1979-82) ..... 2269. Kito Lockwood (1992-95) ........222

RusHing YaRds1. Rick sarille (1995-99) ................... 52902. Terry underwood (1985-88) ....... 50103. dominique Williams (2009-14) 4435 4. alonzo Patterson (1979-82) ........ 41775. Kito Lockwood (1992-95) .............31566. greg Harris (1988-91) ...................24337. chris davis (2000-03) .................23428. Jason Butler (2004-07) .............. 20888. nick doscher (2009- 12) ............ 20889. John campbell (1998-01) ..............1973

Passing YaRds1. nick doscher (2009- 12) .......61002. John sciarra (2004-05) ..........59023. Jason cue (1993-94)................45904. don cavalli (1958-61) .............. 43935. greg Kovar (1985-88) ............ 40686. Matt abbey (2005-08) ..........40217. Terry o’Hare (1991-92) ...........38708. Jesse Foote (1984-86) ..............36399. dan coughlin (1962-64) ......... 363410. aaron smith (1999-01) ........... 3625

Passing coMPLeTions1. John sciarra (2004-05) ............ 4732. nick doscher (2009-12) .......... 455 3. Matt abbey (2005-08) ............ 3344. Terry o’Hare (1991-92) .............. 3135. aaron smith (1999-01) ............. 2836. Jason cue (1993-94)..................2827. greg Kovar (1985-88) ...............2748. dan coughlin (1962-64) ........... 2589. Jason Miletic (1995-96) ............. 256 Jesse Foote (1984-86) ............... 256 10. don cavalli (1958-61) ................249

ToucHdoWn Passes (1950-present)1. don cavalli (1958-61) .................. 462. nick doscher (2009-12) ............443. John sciarra (2004-05) ..............40 4. aaron smith (1999-01) ............... 385. Jim Fagan (1969-1971) ................. 286. andy uske (1972-1974) .............. 287. greg Kovar (1985-88) ................. 278. dan coughlin (1962-64) ............. 269. Jason cue (1993-94).................... 2610. Tim Kelley (1980-83) .................. 25

RecePTions1. chris Turner (2003-06) ............2132. shaun grover (2002-05) .......... 1813. Jason Bain (1997-00) .................1424. sean Hurley (1993-96) .................1315. Lon Woods (2006-09) ............ 1306. chuck Kinsley (1997-00) ..........1277. Rich Kotite (1963-65) ..................1198. david crawford (2008-12).........1099. Joe Kinard (2004-07)...............10810. Mike Walker (1987-90) ............ 107

Passing eFFiciencY1. Terry o’Hare (1991-92) ...........130.32. Tim Kelley (1980-83) ..............124.63. greg Kovar (1985-88) .............123.44. John sciarra (2004-05) .........120.25. nick doscher (2009-12)..........119.76. Jason cue (1993-94)................. 119.17. don cavalli (1958-61) .............. 118.3

FieLd goaLs1. Piotr czech (2004-07)..................44 david Lopez (2009)................. ...443. Tom o’Riordan (1983-86) ...........354. Walter Lopez (1988-91) ............... 325. carl Franke (1994-97) ..................216. Phil Marak (1979-82) ..................207. Jerry o’Riordan (1987) ................. 138. Ken danielson (1967-69) ...............9 Robert Pate (2002) ........................910. Mike irving (1998) ......................... 8

exTRa PoinTs1. Tom o’Riordan (1983-86) .........1322. david Lopez (2009-14)................113. carl Franke (1994-97) .................1134. Piotr czech (2004-07) .............. 111 Phil Marak (1979-82) .................. 1116. Walter Lopez (1988-91) ............... 877. steve schaeffer (1971-73) ..............418. Ken danielson (1967-69) ............409. Jerry o’Riordan (1987) ................ 34

inTeRcePTions1. Tony Parisi (1971-74) .....................................242. Jim nix (1976-79) ............................................183. al Phillips (2004-07) .................................... 17 4. Mike Kelly (1963-65)...........................................155. Jarrett dieudonne (2011-2014) .................. 14 Tom Masella (1978-81) ................................... ,147. John Toto (1969-72)....................................... 11 Terek Henderson (2001-04)........................ 119 Ryan castellani (1999-02)............................ ..1010. andy Fellouris (1982-85)............. ...................9

ToTaL TacKLes1. sal d’alessio (1980-83).......... ... 4572. Ryan Tobin (1990-93)........... ....4193. craig Romano (2002-05)..... ...3774. Jeremy Balina (1999-02)......... ... 3515. Bob Mackisey (1979-82)......... ..3506. andy Fellouris (1982-85)........ . 3437. Bryan devone (1990-93)......... .. 329

QB John Sciarra (2004-05) completely re-wrote the Wagner record book during his two years under center.

CAREER RECORDS

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CAREER RECORDSRusHing YaRds

1. Terry underwood (1988) ................1809 2. alonzo Patterson (1981) ................. 1487 3. Rick sarille (1996) ............................ 1479 4. Jason Butler (2007)........................ 13535. alonzo Patterson (1982) ................. 13516. doMiniQue WiLLiaMs (2011) .. 1338 7. Rick sarille (1999).............................1337 8. doMiniQue WiLLiaMs (2012)...13289.. Rick sarille (1997) ............................ 1285 10. Terry underwood (1985)................1207

Passing YaRds1. John sciarra (2005) ........................ 33212. John sciarra (2004) ........................2581 3. aaron smith (2000) ..................... 2346 4. Jason cue (1993) ............................ 2330 5. Jason cue (1994) ............................2260 6. Jeff skinner (1998) ......................... 2246 7. Terry o’Hare (1992)........................21618 nick doscher (2010) .....................20679. greg Kovar (1987)...........................1979 10. Jason Miletic (1996)........................1832

ToucHdoWn Passes1. John sciarra (2005) ............................262. aaron smith (2000) ..........................253. greg Kovar (1987) ............................... 174. don cavalli (1960) .............................. 185. nick doscher (2010) .......................... 16 Tim Kelley (1983) ................................ 167. Ray Benvenuti (1989) .......................... 158. david Bateman (2003) ....................... 14 dan coughlin (1964) .......................... 14 10 Jason cue (1993) ................................. 14 Terry o’Hare (1992) ............................ 14 John sciarra (2004) ............................ 14

Passing coMPLeTions1. John sciarra (2004) ..........................2662. John sciarra (2004) .........................207 3. aaron smith (2000) ........................ 172 4. Terry o’Hare (1992) ..........................170 5. Jeff skinner (1998) ............................ 162 6. Jason cue (1993) ............................... 152 7. Matt abbey (2006) ..........................1508. nick doscher (2010) ........................ 1489. Jason Miletic (1996) ..........................144 10. Terry o’Hare (1991)...........................143

RecePTions1. shaun grover (2005) .........................782. sean simmons (2003) ........................74 3. chris Turner (2005) ...........................664. chris Turner (2004) ........................... 61 Bob grady (1976) ................................ 61 6. Rich Kotite (1964) ...............................56 7. chris Turner (2006) ...........................548. Lou simone (2001) ............................ 51 Jason Bain (2000) .............................. 5110. shawn grover (2004)........................ 50

Passing eFFiciencY1. greg Kovar (1987) ...........................158.1 2. nick doscher (2012).......................133.93. Terry o’Hare (1992) ....................... 132.3 4. aaron smith (2000) ...................... 131.6 5. Tim Kelley (1983) ........................... 129.9 6. greg Kovar (1988) .......................... 129.37. Lou simone (1999) ......................... 128.38. Jesse Foote (1986) ..........................128.29. John sciarra (2005) ........................128.1

Receiving YaRds1. shaun grover (2005) ..................... 10312. chris Turner (2005) .........................9523. Rich Kotite (1964) .............................943 4. sean simmons (2003) ..................... 894 5. Jason Bain (2000) ............................877 6. Bob grady (1976) ..............................852 7. chris Turner (2004) ........................ 845 8. al Ferrie (1960) .................................738 9. Rich Kotite (1965) ............................ 684 10. Herb Bellamy (1986) .........................668 John chaney (1987) ..........................668 chuck Kinsley (2000)......................668

ToTaL oFFense (Passing + RusHing)

1. John sciarra (2005) ....................... 33022. nick doscher (2010) .....................2,7393. John sciarra (2004) ........................ 2513 4. aaron smith (2000) ..................... 2467 5. Jeff skinner (1998).........................2402 6. nic doscher (2012)........................23677. Jason cue (1994) .............................2130 8. Terry o’Hare (1992) ......................... 2111 9. Jason cue (1993) ............................ 210210. nick doscher (2009).....................2099

scoRing1. Terry underwood (1988) .................. 126 2. Rick sarille (1999) ............................. 102 Terry underwood (1985) ................. 102 4. Frank Melos (1961) ..............................96 5. Rick sarille (1997) ................................94 6. greg Harris (1990) ............................. 90 dominique Williams (2012) ....... ......908. alonzo Patterson (1981) .................... 84 dominique Williams (2011)...... ........ 8410 Jason Butler (2007)........................... 80 nick doscher (2009) ........................ 80 david Lopez (2012)....................... ..... 80

FieLd goaLs1. Piotr czech (2007) ............................. 16 david Lopez (2012)......................... .... 163. Tom o’Riordan (1984) ....................... 13 Jerry o’Riordan (1987) ....................... 13 5. david Lopez(2010) ..............................11 Walter Lopez (1991) .............................11 Piotr czech (2005) ..............................11 Tom o’Riordan (1985) .......................109, david Lopez (2009-14)................ ..9 Robert Pate (2002) ..............................9 Piotr czech (2006) ...............................9

exTRa PoinTs1. Tom o’Riordan (1983) ......................402. Phil Marak (1981) ................................393. david LoPeZ (2009) .......................384. Tom o’Riordan (1986) .......................37 5. Phil Marak (1981) ................................37 6. carl Franke (1994) ...............................35 steve cross (2000) .............................358. Piotr czech (2005) .............................32 Walter Lopez (1989) ...........................32 Tom o’Riordan (1985) .......................32 david LoPeZ (2012)........................32

inTeRcePTions1. Jim nix (1979) .....................................10 2. John Toto (1972) ..................................9 3. Tony Parisi (1974) .................................8 4. Jarrett dieudonne (2014).....................7 Mike Kelly (1965) ..................................7 6. al Phillips (2007)) ...............................6 Tony smith (2004) ..............................6 neil Leonard (1952) ..............................6 dick schlenker (1960) ...........................610. numerous with .....................................5

ToTaL TacKLes1. Ryan Tobin (1993).............................150 2. Joe asconi (1969) ............................. 139 3. sal d’alessio (1981) ............................133 4. sal d’alessio (1982) .......................... 132 5. Bob Mackisey (1982) ......................... 126 craig Romano (2004) ..................... 1267. craig Romano (2005) ......................124

Dominique Williams rushed 1,338 yards in 2011, good for sixth place on the all-time

Seahawk single-seas list.

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RB Jason Butler (2004-07) was the NEC Offensive Player of the Year after rushing for 100 yards-plus in all 11 games.

Passing recordsPasses Attemptedgame: 58 John Sciarra vs. CCSU; 10/22/05Season: 469 John Sciarra, 2005Career: 879 Nick Doscher; 2009-12

Completionsgame: 33 John Sciarra at CCSU; 10/22/05Season: 266 John Sciarra; 2005Career: 473 John Sciarra; 2004-05

Percentage of Passes Completedgame: .833 Terry O’Hare vs. Iona; 10/12/91(Min. 15 att.) (15 of 18)Season: .611 Terry O’Hare; 1991(Min. 200 att.) (143 of 234)Career: .601 Terry O’Hare; 1991-92(Min. 400 att.) (313 of 518)

Passing Efficiency RatingSeason: 158.1 greg kovar; 1988Career: 130.3 Terry O’Hare; 1991-92

yards Passinggame: 420 John Sciarra vs CCSU; 10/22/05Season: 3321 John Sciarra; 2005Career: 6100 Nick Doscher; 2009-12

Passing yards Per GameSeason: 301.9 John Sciarra; 2005Career: 268.3 John Sciarra; 2004-05

Interceptions Throwngame: 4 Four times by four playersMost recent: David Bateman vs. Iona, 9/13/03Season: 20 Frank Morogiello; 1978Career: 39 Don Cavalli; 1958-61

Touchdown Passes Throwngame: 5 John Sciarra at Saint Peter’s, 9/15/05Season: 26 John Sciarra, 2005Career: 52 Don Cavalli; 1958-61

Games 200 or More yards PassingSeason: 11 John Sciarra, 2005Career: 16 John Sciarra, 2004-05

Games 300 or More yards PassingSeason: 5 John Sciarra; 2005Career: 9 John Sciarra; 2004-05

Longest Pass Play for a Touchdown97 John Von Ahnen from Jesse Foote at Trenton St.; 9/21/84

General Offensive records

Total Offensegame: 420 John Sciarra vs. CCSU; 10/22/05 (409 pass, 11 rush)Season: 3302 John Sciarra; 2005 (3321 passing, -19 rush)Career: 8404 Nick Doscher, 2009-12 (6100 pass, 2304 rush)

Total Offense Per GameSeason: 300.2 John Sciarra, 2005Career: 265.7 John Sciarra, 2004-05

All-Purpose yardsgame: 397 Terry Underwood vs. Hofstra; 10/15/88 (363, rush, 34 rec)Season: 2408 Terry Underwood; 1988 (1809 rush, 241 rec, 358 ret)Career: 7338 Rick Sarille, 1995-99 (5290 rush, 365 rec, 1682 ret)

Touchdowns responsible for (scored and passed)game: 5 John Campbell (5 rush) at Jacksonville; 11/15/98 5 Terry Underwood (5 rush) at Ramapo; 11/9/85 5 greg Harris (5 rush) vs. Newport News; 10/6/90 5 John Sciarra (4 pass; 1 rush) vs CCSU; 10/22/05 5 John Sciarra (5 pass) at Saint Peter’s; 9/15/05 5 Nick Doscher (2 rush, 3 pass) vs. CCSU, 11/7/09Season: 28 John Sciarra; 2005Career: 72 Nick Doscher (2009-12) (44 pass, 28 rush)Points responsible for (scored and passed)game: 30 John Campbell at Jacksonville; 11/15/98 30 Terry Underwood at Ramapo; 11/9/85 30 greg Harris vs. Newport News; 10/6/90 30 John Sciarra vs CCSU; 10/22/05 30 Nick Doscher vs. CCSU, 11/7/09Season: 126 Terry Underwood; 1988Career: 396 Nick Doscher (66 TD)

rushing recordsCarriesgame: 47 Rick Sarille vs. Robert Morris; 11/2/96Season: 316 Jason Butler; 2007Career: 965 Rick Sarille; 1995-99

Average Carries Per GameSeason: 30.3 kito Lockwood; 1995Career: 23.5 Rick Sarille; 1995-99

yardsgame: 363 Terry Underwood vs. Hofstra; 10/15/88Season: 1809 Terry Underwood; 1988Career: 5290 Rick Sarille; 1995-99

yards Per GameSeason: 201.0 Terry Underwood; 1988Career: 156.5 Terry Underwood; 1985-88

Games Gaining 100 yards or MoreSeason: 11 Jason Butler; 2007Career: 28 Rick Sarille; 1995-99 (8 200+ yds.)

Average Gain Per Carrygame: 14.5 Terry Underwood vs. Wm. Paterson; 9/7/85 (Min. 10 att.) (13 for 189)Season: 7.4 Terry Underwood; 1988(Min. 150 att.) (245 for 1809)Career: 6.9 Terry Underwood; 1985-88(Min. 400 att.) (742 for 5010)

rushing Touchdownsgame: 5 greg Harris vs. Newport News; 10/6/90Season: 21 Terry Underwood; 1988Career: 55 Terry Underwood; 1985-88

Longest rush for Touchdown 85 Chris Davis vs. Robert Morris; 10/28/00

NOTE — All single game records date to 1978.

John Sciarra (2004-05) had the best offen-sive season of any QB in school history in 2005.

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recordsreceptionsgame: 15 Chris Turner at La Salle, 9/04/04Season: 78 Shaun grover, 2005Career: 213 Chris Turner, 2003-06

yards receivinggame: 202 Chris Turner vs. Sacred Heart, 10/1/05Season: 1031 Shaun grover; 2005Career: 2863 Chris Turner, 2003-06

Average Gain Per receptionSeason: 18.0 Rich kotite; 1965(Min. 35 rec.) (38 for 684)Career: 22.1 Al Ferrie; 1957-60(Min. 75 rec.) (77 for 1703)

Touchdown receptionsgame: 4 Chris Turner vs CCSU, 10/22/05Season: 12 Chris Turner, 2005Career: 33 Chris Turner, 2003-06

Scoring recordsPointsgame: 30 John Campbell vs. Jacksonville, 11/15/98 30 Terry Underwood at Ramapo; 11/9/85 30 greg Harris vs. Newport News; 10/6/90Season: 126 Terry Underwood; 1988Career: 334 Rick Sarille; 1995-99

Touchdownsgame: 5 John Campbell at Jacksonville, 11/15/98 5 Terry Underwood at Ramapo; 11/9/85 5 greg Harris vs. Newport News; 10/6/90Season: 21 Terry Underwood; 1988Career: 55 Terry Underwood; 1985-1988 Rick Sarille; 1995-99

extra Points Attempted by kickinggame: 9 Mike Irving at Jacksonville, 11/15/98 9 Phil Marak vs. Iona; 9/26/81Season: 43 Phil Marak; 1981Career: 139 Tom O’Riordan; 1983-86

extra Points Made by kickinggame: 8 Mike Irving at Jacksonville, 11/15/98 8 Phil Marak vs. Buffalo St.; 9/19/81 8 Phil Marak vs. Iona; 9/26/81 8 Tom O’Riordan at Fordham; 10/29/83 8 Jerry O’Riordan vs. Pace; 11/14/87Season: 40 Tom O’Riordan; 1983Career: 132 Tom O’Riordan; 1983-86

Percentage of extra Points Made by kickingSeason: (Minimum 25 attempts) 1.000 Tom O’Riordan; 1983 (40 of 40) 1.000 Jerry O’Riordan; 1987 (34 of 34) 1.000 Walter Lopez; 1989 (32 of 32) 1.000 Piotr Czech; 2004 (31 of 31) 1.000 Robert Pate; 2002 (29 of 29)Career: (Minimum 90 attempts) .957 Piotr Czech; 2004-07 (111 of 116)

Piotr Czech, shown booting a career and NEC-best 56-yard FG vs. Saint Franis (PA) last season, is regarrded as the finest placekicker in NEC and Wagner history. He signed a free agent contract with the NFL’s Baltimore Ravens in May, 2008.

field Goals Attemptedgame: 5 Walter Lopez vs. Delaware Valley; 9/14/91Season: 23 Tom O’Riordan; 1985Career: 61 Tom O’Riordan; 1983-86

field Goals Madegame: 4 Walter Lopez vs. Delaware Valley, 9/14/91 Blake Abbot at St. John’s, 9/29/01Season: 16 Piotr Czech; 2007Career: 44 Piotr Czech; 2004-07

Percentage of field Goals MadeSeason: (Minimum 13 attempts) .842 Piotr Czech; 2007 (16 of 19)Career: (Minimum 40 attempts) .688 Piotr Czech; 2004-07 (44 of 64)

Longest field Goal Made1. 56 Piotr Czech vs. Saint Francis (PA) 11/10/072. 54 Piotr Czech at Sacred Heart, 9/30/06 at Cent. Conn St., 10/21/06

WR Chris Turner (2003-06) holds the career-recordsd for catches, yards and TD receptions.

Walter Lopez (1988-91) was an All-American placekicker for the Seahawks in 1991.

Academic All-American linebacker Artie Dimella (1984-87)

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Punting recordsPuntsSeason: 72 ken Danielson; 1968Career: 248 Piotr Czech; 2004-07

Average yardage Per PuntSeason: 40.9 David kennet; 1984 (48 for 1964)(Min. 40 punts) Career: 37.9 Piotr Czech; 2004-07 (248 for 9393)(Min. 100 punts)

Longest Punt 75 Carl Franke at Cent. Conn. St.; 10/26/96

return recordsPunt returnsgame: 6 seven times; Most recent: Al Phillips at La Salle, 8/31/06Season: 39 Ryan Castellani, 2000Career: 115 John Chiofalo; 1983-86

yards Gained on Punt returnsgame: 105 Ryan Castellani vs. Monmouth, 9/9/00Season: 507 Ryan Castellani, 2000Career: 1,253 Ryan Castellani; 1999-03

Average of yards Gained on Punt returnsSeason: 13.0 Ryan Castellani, 2000(Min. 25 returns) (39 for 507)Career: 8.6 John Chiofalo; 1983-86(Min. 85 returns) (115 for 994)

Longest kickoff return for a Touchdown(I-AA) 95 Al Phillips at Robert Morris; 10/6/07

kickoff returnsgame: 6 twice Al Phillips at Sacred Heart; 9/30/06 Larry Walker at Hofstra; 10/13/89Season: 23 Tony Parisi; 1974Career: 64 Rick Sarille; 1995-99

yards Gained on kickoff returnsgame: 172 Frantz Placide vs. Albany 11/21/09 Season: 777 Frantz Placide, 2009Career: 1682 Rick Sarille; 1995-99

Average of yards Gained on kickoff returnsSeason: 31.5 Al Phillips; 2007(Min. 15 returns) (16 for 441 yards)Career: 26.3 Rick Sarille; 1995-99(Min. 40 returns) (64 for 1682)

Longest kickoff return for a Touchdown 97 Terry Underwood at Montclair St.; 9/14/85

defensive recordsPasses Interceptedgame: 3 Tony Smith vs. Iona; 10/16/04Season: 10 Jim Nix; 1979Career: 24 Tony Parisi; 1971-74

yards Gained on Interception returnsgame: 104 Jim Jenkins at C.W. Post; 11/12/66Season: 224 Tony Parisi; 1974Career: 445 Tony Parisi; 1971-74

Longest INT return for a Touchdown104 Jim Jenkins at C.W. Post; 11/12/66

Unassisted Tacklesgame: 16 Mike Steed vs. Cornell; 10/30/99 Ryan Tobin vs. C.W. Post; 9/11/93Season: 99 Ryan Tobin; 1993Career: 219 Ryan Tobin; 1990-93

Assisted Tacklesgame: 22 Bob Mackisey at New Haven; 10/23/82Season: 116 Bob Mackisey; 1982Career: 255 Bob Mackisey; 1979-82

Total Tacklesgame: 27 Ryan Tobin vs. C.W. Post; 9/11/93Season: 150 Ryan Tobin; 1993Career: 457 Sal D’Alessio; 1980-83

Sacksgame: 4 Robert Brown at Robert Morris; 10/6/07 4 William Snell vs. Central Conn.; 9/25/93 4 Ryan Tobin vs. Central Conn; 9/25/93Season: 15 Rick Williams; 1991Career: 34 Rick Williams: 1989-92

Linebacker Ryan Tobin (1990-93) holds several defensive records for the Seahawks.

All-time Sacks leader Rick Williams (1989-92)

All-American offensive lineman Rich Negrin (1984-87)

Linebacker Bryan Devone (1990-93)

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AJay Abbes, 1961-64Matt Abbey, 2005-08kevin Abbondondolo, 86-87Blake Abbot, 2001Patrick Abdul, 2007-08Jusin Abel 1994-97Harry Abrahamsen, 1961-64Scott Abramson, 1990Anthony Abruzese, 1993-96Lee Acanfrio, 1961-64James Adams, 1972-73Nick Adams, 2001-03Adrian Adderly, 2005-08Sal Alberti, 1955-56John Albright, 1964-66Mike Alberque, 2009-2011Thomas Aldrich, 1973Carlos Alejandro, 1989Brian Alemaghides, 1994Chris Alexandris, 1988Ray Alexis, 1953Michael Allan, 1973Chris Allen, 2004-06Pete Alnwick, 1988-89Nour Aly, 2014-presBob Amador, 1984Joe Amato, 1959-61Larry Ambrosino, 1966-67Vince Amoia, 1964Chris Anderson, 2008-09Dave Anderson, 1962kevin Anderson, 1980quintin Anderson, 2008-2011Russell Anderson, 1969-70Sam Anderson, 1927Peter Andolpho, 1984-85James Andrea, 2004-05Vin Andreano, 1972-73Tom Andres, 2002Chris Andrews, 2014-presMichael Angotti, 1996-99Brian Annichiarico, 1984Inguar Antonsson, 1984Fran Antonelli, 1964-66Frank Antonucci, 2000Larry Antonucci, 1988-91Nick Antonucci, 1973Sandy Antonucci, 1963Nick Anzalone, 2002-04Ralph Aquino, 1976-77Tom Ardito, 1979Mike Aria, 1969-71Mark Armaganian, 1984Mike Arment, 1988Mark Arnold, 1979Dave Aronson, 1979B. Asconi, 1967Joe Asconi, 1967-69Art Attonito, 1964-66John Aubel, 2014-PresTony Augliera, 1968-70Mike Avallone, 2006-07Brian Avery, 1995-98Daniel Avery, 1991Virgil Avery, 2002-04

BChuck Babikian, 1949-52William Baccash, 2007-08John Backas, 1972-74Rich Baduino, 1978Jules Baechler, 1930Anthony Bagwell, 1992Mike Bagnasco, 1994-97Dave Baia, 1980Jason Bain, 1997-00Brian Bailey, 1979george Bailey, 1980-83Jim Baldassano, 1972-73Michael Bale, 1970-72Jeremy Balina, 1999-02Brian Ballantine, 1976-77John Balsamo, 1985-86Joe Balsamo, 1995-97Tom Bannon, 1981-84Travis Baptiste, 2001Blake Barabuscio, 2000-01Bernard Baratta, 1948Paul Barbato, 1981-83Jon Barbely, 2000-03John Barbes, 1935-36Anthony Barchietta, 1976-77John Barbes, 1968-70Mike Bardol, 1998-99Jermaine BarnesDaevonte Barnett, 2012-presMatt Barnett, 2012-presNazir Barnett, 2014-presWarren Barnett, 2003-06Patrick Barnette, 2004Chris Baron, early 80sJoe Baron, 1981John Barracato, 1979John Barrett, 2002-03Brandon Barry, 2000kevin Barry, 1978Carlos Barthelemy, 2007-08Neil Barton, 2006-08Patrick Bartner, 1984

Raymond Carlson, 1984Ryan Carlson, 2001Austin Carmichael, 1936Adam Carr, 1989Anthony Carrington, 2011-presFrank Carroll, 1988Joe Carroll, 1979-82kevin Carroll, 1959-62John Carswell, 1979Andre Carter, 1988Anthony Carter, 1981Paul Carucci, 1983John Caruso, 1978Peter Casale, 1995Jon Carlo Cascio, 2003Clarence Case, 1990-92Cubit Case, 1981Jack Casey, 1966-68Sean Cassese, 1994Froilan Casimir, 2004Ryan Castellani, 1999-02Anthony Castellano, 2002Lenard Catalano, 1990Don Cavalli, 1958-61Joseph Cawley, 1934Joe Celotto, 2000Mike Cerminaro, 1997-99James Cesa, 2014Dario Charlton, 2005-08Jon Chase, 2004Joe Chirchirillo, 2006-08Michael Checklick, 1999Brad Chernovetz, 1994-95John Chiofiolo, 1983-86Ed Christensen, 1984Joachim Christensen, 2014-presNils Christensen, 1929-30Erik Chute, 1992-95John Ciampi, 1958-61Pat Cibellis, 1988Jim Ciccarino, 1983-94John Cicillini, 1993-96Henry Ciccone, 1970Steve Ciocci, 2009-12Victor Cipriano, 1982-84Bill Clancy, 2004-05John Clark, 1988Joseph Clark, 1996-97Paul Clemen, 1927Theodore Clohessy, 2010-12greg Coe, 1967-68Harry Coghlan, 1983-86Martin Cohen, 1930Steve Coker, 1984-86Craig Coklough, 1984-85Steve Cole, 1970Al Coleman, 1987george Coleman, 1972-73Ira Collier, 1978James Collier, 1979Shawn Collins, 1992Tyrone Collins, 2007-10Carlos Colon, 1978keith Comeforo Jr., 1993Mike Conigliaro, 2001Thomas Conjura, 1997-98Matt Connelly, 2008-2011Jimmy Conners, 1984Robert Conners, 1955Sean Connery, 1997-00Pat Connolly, 1991-94James Considine, 1984Don Cooks, 1966Doneke Coombs, 1997-00Daquan Cooper, 2014Martin Cooper, 1986Matt Cooper, 1979John Copjec, 1972Daniel Corbett, 1991-92Albert CorbinJohn Corrigian, 1980Pete Coruisiero, 1984Bill Cosentino, 1989Robert Costa, 1970Joe Costello, 1957Tim Costello, 1979Bob Cortese, 1964-67Rich Cortese, 1986Anthony Corti, 1989Tony Cossentino, 1973Anthony Coster, 2000-03Dan Coughlin, 1961-64Alex Coules, 1985-86Brad CoxMike Cox, 2010Hal Crater, 1956David Crawford, 2008-2012karlton Crawford, 1985Allen Crawley, 2000Tony Cray, 1992Joseph Crecca, 1936Rory Cregan, 2007-2011Steve Crevani, 1960-63David Crifasi, 1968gene Crimoli, 1955-56Dominick Cristello, 1981Mike Critchley, 2006-08Rodney Crockett, 1992Steve Cross, 2000Mark Cruez, 1988george Cruzado, 1961-64

Sam Cubisino, 1932Jason Cue, 1993-94John Cuena, 1979Eliot Cuevas, 1994Matt Cummings, 2002-03Ian Cunningham, 2011-12Jaron Cunningham, 1999-02John Cunningham, 1972Piotr Czech, 2004-07T.J. Czeski, 2008-10

dJohn Daddabbo, 1982Frank D’Addario, 1964-66Sal D’Agostino, 1989Harry Dahl, 1934Nick Dalessio, 1948-50Sal D’Allessio, 1980-83Tom Daley, 1988-90Daniel D’Amato, 2007gerry Danback, 1973Eric Daneman, 2006kevin Daniel, 1993-96kenny Danielson, 1967-69Ron Dario, 1961-64Chris Davis, 2000-03Eddie Davis 2012-presFaruq Davis, 1999-00John Davis, 1969-70Julius Davis, 2003-04keith Davis, 2009-10Phil Davis, 1999-00Rodney Davis, 2007-08Selwyn Davis, 1980-83Thomas Davis, 2003-07Woody Davis, 1989-91Mark Dawson, 1993Peter Dablasio, 1978Justin Deal, 2004-05Archie Dean, 1993-96gary Dean, 1967-68Mark Decker, 1988Mark DeCristoforo, 1996Jay Degennaro, 2002-04Jim Delany, 1978kurt Dellars, 1983Julien Dellepine, 1995Jeff Deliberato, 1994-96Mike Delpercio, 1955-57Ed Del Mastro, 1990Chris DeLutis, 1984Jeff DeLutis, 1982-85Bob DelVecchio, 1972Frank DeMeo, 1973-1975Anthony DeMarco, 1967-69John Demasi, 1988Vince DeMasi, 1964-67Lou DeMauro, 1976-79Peter Demeropoulos, 1980-82Adam Demhasaj, 2007-08Steve Demyan, 1972Frank Dennis, 1976-79Chris DePalma, 1988Al Deppe, 1957Dom Derenzi, 1964-67Vince DeRome, 1993-94Jim Derose, 1966-68Jeff DeSanti, 1996-97Thierry Desir, 1989Rene DeVilliers, 1979Bryan Devone, 1990-93Joe Devoe, 1978Jamal Dew, 2001Mike Dewitt, 1982Matt Diaz, 2014-presRafael Diaz, 2004-05Chris Dibello, 1987-88gino DeBlasis, 1988Jack Dicker, 1949-50James Dietrich, 1993-94Jarrett Dieudonne, 2011-2014Vincent Digaetano, 1994-98Dan Digennaro, 1988Tom Diggs, 1978Dom Digiorgio, 1988-91Vito Diguilio, 1934Larry Dilione, 2006Ralph Dillulo, 1955-58greg DiLorenzo, 2006-08Michael Dilworth, 1969-70Brian Dilworth, 2000-03Nick ‘Socks’ Dilworth, 1998-99, 01Sal DiMauro, 1973Artie DiMella, 1984-87Michael DiNicolas, 1993-94Vincent DiNicolas, 1992-94Darren Dinkens, 2000Philip DiOrio, 1976-77Chuck DiStauolo, 1963-64Matt DiTeresa, 1957Tony DiVanno, 1973Jobert Dobson, 2001-02John Dodge, 1989Ted Doetzbacher, 1946Robert Dornan, 2001-03Tim Donald, 2000Harry Donnelly, 1953-56Scott Dooley, 1987-90Jeff Dorandi, 1988-91Frank Dore, 2001gerard Doroski, 1994-95

Nick Doscher, 2009-12Bryant Dowdell, 1993-94Dallas Dowling, 2007-10Sam Downes, 1980John Downs, 1966-68Steve Down, 1980Peter Doyle, 1973John Drennan, 1964-66Sean Drier, 2004-2006Don Drown, 1947-49Jim Drumgoole, 1961-64Mike Duby, 1984Mike Duffy, 1983Scott Dufrane, 1994Ryan Dugan, 2007-pres.Brian Duggan, 1986-88Sean Duhame, 1992Mike Dumaas, 1983-84Bob Dunn, 1966-68Bruce Dunn, 1966-68Josef Dunn, 1998-00gustavo Duquesne, 2007John Durkee, 1978-79Don Durrang, 1982-84

eColeman Edmond, 2007Joseph Edmunds, 1973Don Edwards, 1978-81Paul Edwards, 1978-81Stuart Edwards, 1978-81ken Edwardsen, 1960-63Brandon Egan, 1998-99Jacob Ellis, 1969-70ken Ellis, 1953Josh Elmore, 2004kevin Elston, 1991Anthony Emmanuele, 2011-14Danny Emanuele, 2001-04Nick Emperio, 1979Neal Emrick, 1990Roman Encarnacion, 1995-98Tom Enoch, 1960-63Ira Epstein, 1981Fred Erickson, 1928Augie Ernesto, 1960-63gabriel Espinet, 1998-01Brian Esposito, 1999Peter Esposito, 1930-31Sal Esposito, 1951-52kevin Evangelesta, 1984Bill Evans, 1983Bob Evans, 1951george Evans, 1949-51

fPhil Faccone, 2011-2014James Fagan, 1969-71Richie Fagan, 1979Rollin Fagely, 1984Omar Fahnbulleh, 2009-2011Carmen Falco, 2007-09Sal Fama, 1983-86John Farnell, 1969-70Adam Farnsworth, 2008-09Tim Farrell, 1984Tom Fassano, 1978John Fasy, 1979Timothy Fay, 1995Eddie Fayne, 1983Donald Fee, 1966kevin Fee, 1966Paul Feeney, 1960-63Rob Feliconio, 1985Francisco Felix, 1987Andy Fellouris, 1982-85george Fellouris, 1990-92John Femenella, 1976-77Robert Fenaroli, 1989Tom Fennessey, 1964David Fentress, 1980Chris Ferguson, 1933-94Joe Feriozzi, 2007-10Jeff Ferlauto, 1993-96Andrew Fernandez,2007Christopher Ferrante, 1997-98Jim Ferrante, 1983-84Chris Ferrara, 2002-05Mario Ferrera, 1989Tony Ferrera, 1973-76Anthony Ferraro, 1990Dan Ferretti, 1983-86Al Ferrie, 1957-60Roger Fiddemon, 1991-94Lars Field, 1958Aristisde Fieramosca, 1934-36Anthony Filardo, 1987Tim Fiori, 1969-70A.J. Firestone, 2011-2014Al FischbeinDonald Fisher, 1953-55Edward Fisher, 1976Steve Fisher, 1979Michael Fitzgerald, 1979-81Anthony Fiumefreddo, 2013-14Ian Flack, 2004-06gene Flaherty, 1981-83Robert Flaherty, 1980-82John Flanigan, 1988Rob Flechtner, 1930Eric Flick, 2002-03

george Flugrad, 2006Michael Fontano, 1976Royce Fontes, 1979Stephon Font-Toomer, 2012-pres.Jesse Foote, 1983-86Jeff Forchelli, 1964Dan Ford, 2010-12Mike Ford, 1988-89Steve Forde, 1981ken Formica, 1978Carmine Fornaro, 2000Anthony Fornatale, 2000Derrick Forrest, 2008-2011Ewald Forsbrey, 1953-56keith Foster, 2014-presEric Foxworth, 2009-10Eugene Fradella, 1973-76Tony Franchina, 1957-60Arnie Francis, 1976Chris Francis, 2002-03Nick Francisco, 1987Art Franco, 1966John Franco, 1980-83greg Francois, 2009-10Thomas Francomano, 76-79Carl Franke, 1994-97kendall Franz, 1969-70Nick Franzoso, 2000-02Chris Frazier, 1983-84David Frederickson, 2011-2014Rob Fresneda, 2004-05Walter Friedo, 1956James Friele, 1969Frank Friscia, 1978Peter Froates, 1983-84Raul Fuentes, 1984Chris Furner, 2010-2013Walter Frueh, 1960-61Larry Fusco, 1953Randy Fusco, 1958-61Ralph Fuscella, 1977-78Mark Fuzia, 1983Vincent Fyfe, 1991-95

GFrank gabriel, 1963-64Lou gaeta, 1963-64John gaeta, 1961-64John gaeta, Jr., 1990-91Stefen gage, 2007-10Sal gagliano, 1967-69Ralph gaglione, 1981Bruno gagliotta, 1997-98glen galante, 1973-76Ed galisewsky, 1980John galligan, 1995-97Ron galloway, 1983Joe garbe, 2005Ryan garbus, 2002Eddie garcia, 2014-presRyan gardiner, 1990Steven gargano, 1996-99Tiquan garner, 2014-presAndrew gaspar, 1991george gaspar, 1985-88Dom gaston, 2008-2011John gawler, 1988Steve geager, 1978kory gedin, 2007Brian gehring, 2014Bill gelfound, 1961William geltzeiler, 1973-76Rob gentile, 1988Daniel george, 1999-02Michael george, 1991Joe gerardi, 1989Jason gershon, 1992Douglas gervotino, 1990Mike gianneta, 1969Patrick gibbons, 2011-2014Charlie gibbs, 2002-03kenny giddonsSal gigante, 2009-2011greg gigantino, 1973Jeremy gilbert, 1994-95kevin gilchrist, 1994-96John gildea, 1981-83Joe gilligan, 1989-91Jim gillick, 1964-66Isaiah gills, 2014-presJames gilmartin, 1948Andrew gilsenan, 1989Lou gionuito, 1947Ben giordano, 1956-57Jim giordano, 1956-59Tom giordano, 1989-91Brian giroux, 2003-04Tony givens, 1982Mike glagola, 1984James glassford, 1984John gloistein, 1964-67Mike gluck, 1992Mike gode, 2004Adebwale godwin, 2012Al goetze, 1946Peter goffredo, 1997Ted gogol, 1998, 00kevin golden, 2001-03Frank gollnick, 1925-28Chazz gonzalez, 2006-09kevin goode, 1997-00

Blake Bascom, 2011-13Jordan Baskerville, 2014-presOtis Bass, 1997Matt Basso, 2000David Bateman, 2001-03Jaime Bayer, 2007Charles Beatty, 2008-09Charles Becco, 2003-05Jesse Becker, 2003Christopher Beil, 1990Jeremiah Bell, 2011-13Anthony Bellamy, 1974-77Herb Bellamy, 1985-86Bob Benedutto, 1978-80Vince Benevenuto, 1980Ray Benevenuti, 1987-89Frank Benison, early 80sOliver Benitez, 1997kramer Berg, 2012-2013Carmine Berghela, 1979Paul Berghoff, 1968Bill Bergin, 1957Jason Berkely, 1995Martin Berliner, 1953Morty Bernstein, 1981-83Shan Berry, 2012Paul Bertholet, 1957-60Ron Bertrand, 1980Matt Betti, 2002-03Aliga Betts, 2004-07Joseph Bianca, 1984-87Anthony Bianco, 1997Ron Bibbo, 1960-63Dean Bickley, 1989-92Brian Bilal, 1987-89Erik Bille, 1990-92Tom Bilotti, John Bittner, 1987-88gary Bitz, 1983Brent Black, 1983Richard Blackman, 1948Curt Blefry, 1961Bernard Blomquist, 1934-36Oscar Blomquist, 1935Peter Boaiti, 1968Saanshuray Bobbit, 2002-03Ron Bobnowski, 1968-70Scott Boccia, 1988-91James Bocchino, 1969-70David Bodaness, 1931Rich Boehm, 1931Jim Bogacki, 1992-95ken Bolsch, 1964-66Jovan Bonelli, 2004-05Steve Bontales, 1976-77Charles BordiesRaymond Borthwick, 1970-72Marcus Borowsky, 1993Clem Bosco, 1951gery BoscoAustin Bosch, 1927-30Thomas Bottiglieri, 1995John Boulos, 1991-92Jason Bowdish, 1994-96Carl Boyce, 1992-93Bryan Brand, 2006-2007kendle Bramble, 2014-preskyle Breuniger, 2000Franklin Bright, 2000-03Tim Bristol, 2012Bruce Brittingham, 2014-presChris Brogna, 2000Chris Brown, 1990-91Jeremiah Brown, 2008-2011Robert Brown, 2005-08Tyrone Brown, 2007-10Charles Bryant, 2003-06Ron Bubnowski, 1964Cheston Bulgin, 1996-99Matt Burns, 1996-97greg Burton, 2010-2013kevin Burton, 1995Jason Butler, 2004-2007Brett Buzzard, 2011-2014William Byrd, 2005-06Brendan Byrne, 2010-12

CPhil Caccese, 1968Jack Cafaro, 1956Anthony Calvanico, 1988-89Lino Cambaliza, 2002John Campagnino, 1952Vincent Campana, 1987-89Aaron Campbell, 1984-87Christopher Campbell, 1989John Campbell, 1998-01Nick Camera, 1964-66Philip Canfield, 1984Ralph Cannarozzi, 1957-60Frank Canzana, 1978Tony Capua, 1992-95Tony Capetola, 1964-66Tim Capstraw, 1978Tony Carchietta, 1978Anthony Cardona, 2001Max Carey, 1928-31Cuone Cariella, 1957Bob Carkhuff, 1958Sean Carlesimo, 1981Ralph Carloni, 1949-51

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ALL-TIME ROSTERAllan gordon, 1988Edward gormon, 1973Curt goss, 1963-64Ed goss, 1952Bob gothein, 1988-89Art gotzmer, 1963-64Jay goulding, 1999-00Mark grabon, 1985Pawel gradski, 2005-06Joe grady, 1985-86Robert grady, 1973-76Cary graff, 1983Eli grant, 2014Jim giannito, 1978John grassadonio, 1995-98Charles gravenstein, 1959kendrick gray, 1999Pat greaney, 2001-04Plexis greaves, 1986Henry greco, 2010Cleveland green, 2006-10Ralph green, 2012-presBob greiner, 1991-92Chuck greivious, 1973John grier, 1983-85Paul griessel, 1970Ryan Griffiths, 2008Arthur grillman, 1995Rick grimaldi, 1990, 92, 94-95Milt grogz, 1949-50Randy groot, 1979Chris grossman, 1996-99Shaun grover, 2002-05Charles gruber, 1969-70Andrew guibault, 2005-08Bob gurney, 1950Ed gurreri, 1981-82Paul gurreri, 1976

Hgavin Hadden, 2000-03Ron Haden, 1983-84John Hagermann, 1976Rich Hagermann, 1953-55Bill Hahn, 1956Dave Hahn, 1955-56kris Hall, 2002Richard Hall, 1995Vernon Hall, 1979-80William Hall, 1982-83Thomas Hammel, 2005Clinton Hammett, 2000-01Cornell Hampton, 1978Christian Hanna, 2009Mike Hannon, 1985Jan Handeland, 1997-99Don Hanssen, 1948-49James Hannon, 1969-70Bob Hansbury, 1998-01Terry Harcleroad, 1984-87Maurice Hargrove, 1985-88gerald Harkin, 1980-81george Harkins, 1988Joseph Harkins, 2005-09James Harman, 1992-95Raymond Harmon, 1995Anthony Harper, 1991-94Anthony Harper, 2010-2011greg Harris, 1988-91James Harris, 1979-81Najee Harris, 2013-presJohn Harrison, 2001-02Pat Harrison, 1984george Hart, 1946-47Robby Hart, 1988Tom Haskell, 1983Jason Haskins, 2006-08Jason Hassler, 1997ken Hauck, 1988Mike Hauck, 1989Peter Haupt, 1957Thomas Hauser, 1970Chris Haussman, 1990-92Fran Hawkins, 1984kevin Hazzard, 2000-03keith Heaney, 2007-09Tim Heaney, 1999-03Thomas Heath, 2004-06Steve Hedden, 1970Bruce Hedlund, 1991Daniel Heffner, 1984-85gene Heghmann, 1983William Heil, 1927-29Charles Hellreigel, 1935-36Justin Henderson, 1995Terek Henderson, 2002-04Tyshon Henderson, 2001, 03kirk Hendricks, 1994-95george Henkel, 1948Don Henley, 1973Archie Henry, 1948Steve Henriksen, 1980Jack Henson, 1959-62keith Hernandez, 2007-10Cash Heskinson, 1983Robert Heydenreich, 1927-30Anthony Hickey, 2014Abe Higgins, 1987-89James Higgins, 1992-95greg Hilliard, 2013-presTom Hines, 1987-89

keith Hinton, 2004Phil Hirt, 1991-93David Hobbick, 1968Charlie Hoffman, 1997-00Ted Hoffmeister, 1927-29William Holden, 1988-90greg Hoag, 1994Matthew Holland, 1997-00Lew Hollish, 1988Herb Holter, 1928Randy Holvey, 1980Sam Hon,1 1956Al Hooker, 1973Merrill Horine, 1973Harold Hornberger, 1936Bill Horowitz, 1970James Hourican, 1976kenny Howard, 2011-12Ron Howard, 1973Eric Howe, 2003James Howell, 2012-presPeter Hudson, 1970Dan Hughes, 1981Tremayne Hughes, 1992-96Peter Huitman, 1979-80Mark Hulihan, 1999-01J. Neil Humphrey, 1972-74kurt Hunte, 1996-98Hayden Hunter, 2008Mike Hunter, 1992Franklin Hurd, 1976Sean Hurley, 1993-96gene Husted, 1948Brad Hyde, 2007-09

IJohn Iandiorio, 1931Dan Iburg, 1978Pascual Iorfino, 1984Paul Infante, 1998Anthony Ineriano, 2004-06Adams Issaka, 2008-12Mike Irving, 1998Sean Irving, 1994-95Michael Ivancich, 1976David Ivany, 1996-97Anthony Ivey, 1996

JScott Jackson, 1991Chris Jaeger, 2006-10Deangelo James, 2012-presMark Jankowski, 1982Aquil Jannah, 1994Chopper Jarmin, 2000george Jasous, 1962-64William Jaxheimer, 1931Alex Jenkins, 2000-01Eric Jenkins, 1984-87Jim Jenkins, 1957Troy Jenkins, 1982-85Adam Jensen, 2008Bill Jensen, 1957Don Jensen, 1957-60Everett Jensen, 1936Mark Jepson, 2002-05Robert Jewell, 1979-81James Jimeson, 1973Jim Joblon, 1984Charlie Johnson, 1967Darryl Johnson, 1988-90Davon Johnson, 2012-2013Jamarr Johnson, 1996-99Jeff Johnson, 1998-00Joe Johnson, 2006-09keith Johnson, 1986-89ken Johnson, 2006-08Lynel Johnson, 1987-88Randy Johnson, 1987-88Randy Johnson, 1939Neil Johnson, 1967-68Zach Johnson, 2007-10Neil Johnston, 1959-62B. Jones, 1967Danny Jones, 1985Larry Jones, 1979-82Mike Jones, 1979-82Tony Jones, 2011-2013Charlie Jopp, 1957-60Adam Jordan, 1998-01Dominick Jordan, 1968Charlie Joseph, 1957Jorel Joseph, 2006-2009

kJack kachadorian, 1969-70Dean kadel, 1992-94James kagdis, 1976-78Tim kahl, 1982-84William kaiser, 1927-28Rich kaminska, 1927-29Chris kartalis, 1946-49Tom kasprowitz, 1978-79Eugene kaskin, 1976-78Chris keegan, 1997-01James keller, 1952-54Tim kelley, 1980-83Brian kelly, 1996-99Mike kelly, 1963-65Peter kelly, 1996-99kevin kennedy, 1984

David kennett, 1984Ryan kent, 2002-03Bud kenyon, 1949-51Nate kern, 1926-29Marty kesich, 1957kevin ketelsen, 1976-78gus kiefer, 1925-28John kiley, 1979Tim kilkenny, 1979Joe kinard, Jr., 2004-07Anthony king, 1986-89Brian king, 2007Chuck kinsley, 1997-00John kinzel, 2008-09Dennis kirkland, 1978Luther kirsch, 1935-36Bob kitts, 1982-84William kleep, 1976-79Jeff kleinsorgen, 1992Tim klemm, 2001-02, 2004John klenota, 2000Tom klepper, 2009-12Jay kloskin, 1970george kling, 1957-60Bob klumpp, 1951Daniel knapp, 1981-83gene knapp, 1964gunnar knudsen, 1927Edward kobilis, 1976george koch, 1930-33glenn kocher, 1996-97Ed kochakian, 1952Thomas koncewicz, 1994-97Paul koppol, 1966Herman, korn, 1930-33Shawn kostyszyn, 1989Ed kozlowski, 1967-70Rich kotite, 1962-64greg kovar, 1985-88James krainski, 2002-05gene krakowski, 1956James krestalude, 1967-69Ed krevis, 1980David kropilak, 2007Joe kross, 2005Steve krysiak, 1963-66Thomas kudrle, 1969-70Joe kugleman, 1988Bill kummer, 1948-51Harry kummer, 1948-51Lenny kushnirsky, 2006

LJason LaBar, 1996Tony Labozzetta, 1982Joe Lagambina, 1929-32Richard Larrison, 1989greg Lambert, 1986Matt Lamela, 2004-05Shane Lamontagne, 1991-92Richard Lampasona, 1991-93Don Lang, 1983Ron Langella, 1984-87Bruce Lange, 1979-81Carl Langer, 1929-32Frank Lanza, 1958gus LaRocca, 1946Brian Lara, 2006Richard Larder, 1953-55Dave Laribee, 1960-63Lars Larson, 1952-55Thomas Larson, 2004-07Frank Lasairo, 1982-84Bill Laupus, 1983John Lawless, 1973Chris Lawrence, 1993-94Chuck Lawrence, 1972-73Tom Lazarra, 1987-88Mark Lawrence, 1991-92Ryan Layton, 2002-05Dan Leary, 2001-03, 05-06Theodore Leathern, 1970Marc Lebovitz, 1988-90Michael LeClair, 1995Drew Ledet, 2010george Ledon, 1984Tom Lee, 1979Tavares Lee, 2005-2009Frederick Lefebvre, 1955John Leftridge, 1986-88Chaz Legette, 2006-10kevin Legriede, 1991-92Russ Leming, 1978Nicholas Lenhart, 2000gregory Lentene, 1976 Ed Leonard, 1934keith Leonard, 1983Neil Leonard, 1949-52Chris Lesiewicz, 1990Robert Lewin, 1932-35Bradley Lewis, 1998-Bryan Lewis, 1997-98Ted Lewis, 1928-29Nick Lia, 1963-65Dutch Lichtman, 1951-53Ed Liebried, 1967-69Lae Liedy, 1964Ryan Linder, 1994-97Adam Lindie, 1983-86gus Lindine, 1976-79Tom Lindley, 2011-12

Herb Lindsley, 1976-79greg Lindsy, 1972-73Ryan Lindsay, 2005-07Thomas Lindsay, 2005-07Tom Lindsey, 1989Nick Linehan, 2008-2011Tyler Linehan, 2004-07Blake Lintelman, 2005-06Tom Linter, 1968-70Cliff Lish, 1961-64Charles Little, 1992Trevor Lloyd, 2001-02Justin Lockhart, 1996-98Walt Lockwood, 1957kito Lockwood, 1992-95Mathieu Loiselle, 2014-presRobert Loggia, 1947-49Chris Lokerson, 2004Mike Lombardo, 2011-12Dan Lombreglia, 1999Donny Londono, 2007Lars Londot, 1995Bryan Long, 1987Robert Long, 1969-70Joseph Lopez, 1969-70David Lopez, 2009-2013Walter Lopez, 1988-91Mike Lorden, 2001James Lorenzo, 1992-93Dominick Lorusso, 1979-81Frank LoRusso, 1966-68Darryl Love, 1980Trevor Loveland, 2011-2014Jack Love, 1952-53Vic Luaces, 1972Mike Lubeck, 1986Jonathan Luca, 2000-01Robert Lucas, 1984Anthony Lucciano, 1967-68Carl Ludders, 1931Rudy Ludwig, 1930Bret Luhmann, 1996-99Bill Lynch, 1984-87James Lynch, 2007Pat Lynch, 1979Peter Lynch, 2007

MNeil Macintyre, 1946-47Daniel Mack, 2014Ed Mackel, 2001-03Robert Mackisey, 1979-82Brooks Madden, 2001Brein Maginnis, 1983Daniel Magnetto, 1999Riley Magner, 2014Mike Magut, 1979-82Dan Mahala, 1956Mickey Maher, 1976Mike Maiese, 1998Bryan Maley, 2011-presMike Malik, 2004-05Bob Malizia, 1964-67John Malzahn, 1983John Manahan, 2004Brandt Mandia, 1986-88John Mangiante, 1951-52,56-57Mark Mangion, 2007-10Joe Mangione, 1968-69Jon Mansberger, 1991-92kevin Maroney, 2005Rob Mascolo, 2002Jude Masullo, 2001-04Tom Mara, 1961Phil Marak, 1979-82Randy Marcano, 1993-96Harry Marquez, 2000Darius Marshall, 1996-99Josh Martinez, 2011Mario Martinez, 1996Joseph Martucci, 2004Anthony Marucci, 1934-45gene Maresia, 1978-79Dennis Margaris, 1958Frank Marino, 1953Steve Marks, 1981kevin Maroney, 2006Ed Martin, 1963-64Matthew Martin, 2005-2009Myles Martin, 2014Rich Martin, 1978Robert Martinelli, 1989Jeremy Martinez, 2007-10John Martinez, 1994Robert Martino, 1976Harry Marquez, 1998-00Anthony Mascia, 1993-96Rob Mascolo, 1999-02Mao Mason, 1996-98Tom Massellla, 1978-81Phil Massa, 1930-33Joe Mastroberto, 1961John Mataragas, 1997-98Justin Matthews, 2007-2011Mike Matthews, 1983-84Joe Matos, 1983Jose Matos, 1948Justin Mattes, 1998-00Roy Mattes, 1970Anthony Maurillo, 2007-08Bob Mauro, 1980

John Mauro,Tony Mauro, 1982Dino Mavrookas, 1972Tim Mavroules, 2005-06Raheem Maxwell, 2001Willie Maye, 1983-84george Mayer, 1936Peter Mayeski, 1984John Mazanee, 1978-79Paul Mazur, 1959-62Pat Mazzacarro, 1983Mike Mazzei, 1964-66Jim McArdle, 1970Joshua McBride, 1997Jim McCabe, 1961-64Joe McCarthy, 1963-64John McCarthy, 1979Ryann McCarthy, 1999Steve McCarthy, 1990Mat McCloskey, 2006-07Fred McClurkin, 1979Derrick McCormick, 1995-97John McDermott, 1935-38Marc McDermott, 2002-05Jerry McDonald, 1950-51Scot McElrath, 1981-84Drew McFadden, 1986Sean Mcgee, 1992Charles Mcgeehan, 1956Brian Mcgowan, 2006-07kyle Mcgowan, 2001-04Colin Mcgovern, 2014kelvin Mcgregor, 1991-93Matt Mcguiness, 2010-12Douglas Mckeever, 1976-78Richard Mckeever, 1967-68James Mckenna, 1959Seth Mckenna, 1997-98Jim Mckeon, 1982-84Justin Mckillop, 2008Ryan Mckillop, 2008Mathias Mckinnon, 2014-presCharlie McMillan, 2006Louis McMillan, 1996-97David McNamarakevin McNeil, 2001-02Bill McNellis, 1958James McPhail, 1936keith Mcquade, 1999Willie McWilliams, 1988-91Jacob Meier, 2012Steve Mejia, 1994Edward Mehler, 1955Rich Melito, 1983-84Frank Melos, 1983Mike Mentor, 2012-presDan Mercado, 1989-91Tony MerlinoFred Mesler, 1991Dean Messeri,1976-79Darin Messier, 1961kevin Messier, 2012-presMark Metcalf, 2001Ernset Meyer, 1928-31Jeff Meyer, 1983-84Phil Meyer, 1999Rob Meyer, 1934-36William Meyer, 1936Ryan Middleton, 2008kevin Miele, 1988Mike Mikitiuk, 1986-88Jason Miletic, 1995-96David Miles, 1997Estaben Millan, 1998Dave Miller, 1978george Miller, 1930-31Jamari Miller, 2010-2011Bob Mills, 1982-83Mike Milone, 2009-12Mark Milroth, 1978Bill Mirth, 1986-87Matt Misley, 2011-2012Herb Mitchell, 1980-82Rodney Mitchell, 1999-00Sal Mitri, 1950-53Morgan Mizell, 2007-10Dick Modlisewski, 1978Constantin Mokanos, 1995Tom Moles, 1961-64John Molinelli, 1972Steve Molinelli, 1970Jarrod Molzon, 2011Ryan Monaghan, 2014-presJohn Monahan, 1956John Monahan, 2005-06Edward Monkman, 1955-56James Monroe, 1964-66Dan Montalto, 1972Jess Montefusco, 2000Charles Montesano, 1972-73Darrin Moody, 1989Alex Moore, 2001Tom Moore, 1967-69Chad Moran, 1995-98kevin Moran, 1992-95Larry Morgan, 1989-92Mike Morgan, 1980-83James Morin, 1973-76Horacio Moranto, 1989Cody Morgan, 2011-2013Ricky Morgan, 2008-2011

Joe Morris, 1988Willie Morris, 1985-88Mike Moses, 1984gene Mosiello, 1966Lou Moskal, 1963-64Don Motley, 1983Brian Motrini, 1991-92Travis Muckle, 1988-91Nasser Muhammad, 2005qareeb Muhammad, 2002-04kyle Muir, 2008-10Ed Mulholland, 1946Steve Mulholland, 1967-68kenny Munson, 2010-12Brian Murphy, 1991-92Dick Murphy, 1960-63Ed Murphy, 1972Jim Murphy, 1992-95kevin Murphy, 2004-05Mike Murphy, 1990-93Sean Murphy, 1997-98Frank Murogiello, 1978kevin Murrell, 1976Jeff Murtaugh, 1987-89Tay Muzac, 2000

NBob Nataliocchio, 1955Jeremy Naylor, 2007-pres.Larry Neal, 1978Rich Negrin, 1984-87Daniel Nelson, 1999-00Don Nelson, 1984-85Dustin Nelson, 2007-10gilbert Nelson, 1950Ray Nelson, 1978Richard Nelson,1955Nico Neri, 2009Fred Newberg, 1961-63Tyler Newberry, 2006-10Clemmitt Newsome, 1985-87Robert Nichols, 1997Billy Niebanck, 1928Bob Niessner, 1957-60Erling Nilssen, 1935-36Ed Nitkewicz, 1983James Nix, 1976-79David Nolan, 1983-85kevin Nolan, 1984Brandon Nolen, 2006-07Eddie Noll, 1999Richard Norlander, 1947-50Jeff Norton, 1989-91Bob Novak, 1956Bob Nugent, 1989-91Sam Nutile, 1991Paul Nuzzolese, 1957Vin Nuzzolese, 2007-2009Vincent Nuzzolese, 1976

OBob Oberkeher, 1952-53Craig O’Brien, 1979Patrick O’Connor, 2009-12Evan Odeseye, 2014Jim O’Donnell, 1984ken Oetjan, 1946-49Olatunde Ogunlana, 2006; 08-09Terry O’Hare, 1991-92Mike Okigbo, 1989Dennis O’keeffe, 1961kenneth Okereke, 2014-presFidel Okoye, 2012-presDavid Olah, 1997-00Brett Olden, 1979Robert Olden, 1979-81Peter O’Leary, 1995Tom O’Leary, 1986-87Steve Olsen, 1978Tom Olsen, 1963-64Ron Opferkuch, 1957Sean O’Reilly, 2007-2011kevin Orender, 2009-12Jerry O’Riordan, 1987Tom O’Riordan, 1983-86Lou Orlando, 1988Eric Ortiz, 2007-08Jose Ortiz, 1976Yamir Ortiz, 2012-2013garrett O’Rourke, 1999-00Dan Oset, 1979Dennis O’Shaugnessay, 1995-97Thomas O’Toole, 1969-70Peter O’Hauiano, 1986-88Jack O’Henheimer, 1957-58Craig Oliveri 2003kanayo Oweazim, 1999Ryan Owens, 2013-pres

PDom Pace, 1973Rod Pace, 1973-76Steve Pace, 1989Mikah Pada, 2008Ryan Pagan, 2004Walter Pagan, 1957-60Al Page, 2014-presBrus Palaj, 2012-presAl Palladino, 1958-60John Palmer, 1958James Palmieri, 1973

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ALL-TIME ROSTERJohn Palmieri, 1973Rich Palmieri, 1972Steve Panasuk, 2008Joe Panebianco, 1993John Panik, 2007-09Adam Pantaleo, 1999-01Brandon Paquette, 2007Calvin Paquette, 2007Mike Paradise, 2002Chris Paratore, 2005Tony Parisi, 1971-74Charles Parker, 1995Lynn Parker, 1991-94Joe Parker, 1989Rich Parker, 2007-10John Parreco, 2001-04grant Parrigian, 1969-70Bob Parrigan, 1959Sam Parris, 1978Robert Pate, 2002-03Matt Pascarelli, 1998-01Anthony Passalacqua, 1999Thomas Passolo, 1993Joe Patanella, 1984Alonzo Patterson, 1979-82Ike Patterson, 1983-85Mark Patterson, 1984Martty Pastore, 1970-73D.J. Paul, 2014-presRobert Paul, 2014-presken Paulmenn, 1992-94Patrick Payne, 2001-04Somah Payne, 2001-02Yasser Payne, 1993-94Robert Pearson, 1975-78Sean Pearson, 2010-12Scott Pease, 2002-05John Peckman, 2005Brian Pedersen, 1995-96Paul Pelton, 1983-86Brent Peltz, 2008-2010Mike Peluso, 1983Art Penchansky, 1959Craig Penna, 1989Ryan Pentz, 2007-10Brandon Peoples, 2014-presJoe Pepe, 1964Ryan Pepe, 2004-05Anthony Perilli, 2004-06Mike Perfect, 1939-41Paul Perfette, 1939-41Paul Perret, 1961-64Donald Perry, 1932-34greg Perry, 1972-73Earl Perser, 1979-80Anthony Pesella, 1955Jimmy Pesina, 2001-02Larry Peslak, 1986Joseph Peter, 1969-70Vincent Peterson, 1934-36Lou Petroni, 1957Carl Petterson, 1978Matt Pfeiffer, 1993-94Harry Pfunke, 1927Doug Philipkosky, 1998Al Phillips, 2004-07Lou Phillips, 2006Torian Phillips, 2010-12William Pierce, 1969-70James Pieszchala, 1976-77John Pietracatella, 1959-62John Pietracatella, 1984Arthur Pilgrim, 1970Antonio Pinder, 2004-06Daniel Pino, 1934-35Bill Piper, 1972Joshua Piper, 2007Don Piotrowski, 1972Anthony Pisano, 1973-77Wayne Pizzuto, 1969Dave Pionso, 1983Frantz Placide, 2007-10Danny Platt, 1997-98Rashon Pleasants, 2014-presBob Plotkin, 1959Robert Plum, 1969Daryn Plummer, 1997-01Don Plummer, 1989-91Paul Plunkett, 2001-02Paul Podlaski, 2000-01Joseph Policastro, 1993Ryan Polk, 1999-00Anthony Porchetta, 1988-90Vincent Porto, 1973Sam Posmer, 1952Ralph Post, 1980greg Pottenburgh, 1980Jim Powers, 1958Matt Powers, 1995-98Patrick Powers, 2007Robert Powers, 1932-34Carl Prater, 1927-30Brian Prescod, 1990-94Paul Preston, 1953-55Dan Prevoznak, 1984-85Steve Price, 1979Vincent Price, 1984-87george Prill, 1953-55Carl-Olivier Prime, 2009-12Manuel Proenza, 1990-92Mark Pryce, 1992-96

Tom Purgh, 1985-88Chris Purdy, 1991-94

QHarold quackenbush, 1951Phil qualben, 1948kenneth quinn, 1948Mike quinn, 1966Pat quinn, 1988Jay quintana, 1948-49

rStan Radhuber, 1950Wiet Radimer, 1988Bryan Rafano, 2014-presHenry Raisch, 1936Chris Raichle, 1988Richie Ranieri, 1998-00Mik Ransom, 1986Mike Rapp, 1930-33Jeff Rataski, 1987Joe Rayski, 1986Douglas Redondo, 1995-96T.J. Reese, 2001Frank Regan, 1948James Regan, 1996Chris Reich, 1981Dick Reigi, 1939Craig Reilly, 1999Bob Reimer, 1956Jon Reinecke, 2000Matt Reinecke, 2000Frank Reinhart, 1929Harold Reisch, 1929-30Dan Remus, 2002-03Pete Reynolds, 1986-88Vin Riccardella, 1961-63Dan Ricciardi, 1990-93John Ricciardi, 1978Dick Rice, 1958-61keith Richards, 1992Robert Richards, 1955Alex Richardson, 1983Jehu Richardson, 1993Justin Richardson, 2007Fred Riegi, 1928John Rigney, 1959-62Steve Riley, 1988Rich Rinelli, 1972-73Frank Rispoli, 1970James Ritchko, 1995Dan Rivera, 1982-85Anthony Rivers, 2014greg Rizzo, 2001Tonio Rizzi, 2004James Robb, 1931-34Pete Robdau, 2004Marc Roberson, 1991Spencer Robertson, 1983-86Aaron Robinson, 2002-05Charles Robinson, 1957Daniel Robinson, 1978-81Jim Robinson, 1998-01Marshal Robinson, 1985-87Rich Robinson, 1985-87Sean Robinson, 1981-84Perry Roccasecca, 1964Fritz Rock, 2014John Rodriguez, 2014Bill Roehrich, 1948-51Jim Roe, 1970John Rogers, 1997Joseph Roggenburg, 1948Steven Roginski, 1995Wesley Rogler, 1929Bob Romano, 1972Craig Romano, 2002-05Jamie Romano, 2004-07Charlie Romanolo, 1960-63Peter Romanowsky, 2002Howard Roosa, 1928John Roome, 1970Bernie Roper, 1953Dan Roper, 1953-56Justin Rosenberg, 1998R.J. Rosenkranz, 1985Stan Rosenber, 1958Michael Roskowinski, 1997Azim Ross, 2004-06William Ross, 1929Marshyl Rothman, 2012Alfredo Rowe, 1981-82Chris Rowe, 1992William Rowland, 1995Morgan Rowse, 2001Brandon Rumley, 1995Mark Runge, 1994-97Matt Runge, 1994-97Ron Rupp, 1976Josh Russell, 2000-01, 04Brian Russo, 1997-00Chris Russo, 2004-05Tom Ryan, 1981-84Stan Rycyk, 1939-41

SDominick Sageer, 1981-83Rich Salinardi, 1965-68Tim Saikal, 1983Riley Sailinger, 2007Wandy Saintilien, 2011

Ferdie Salvatore, 1950Chris Sampson, 2004Mike Santaniello, 1966Will Sanick, 1955Paul Santilo, 1980Anthony Santo, 1976-78Vito Santo, 1972Joey Santy, 1998Robert Sappio, 1978-80Darnell Sapps, 2009-12Peter Saratory, 1973Rick Sardo, 1982Rick Sarille, 1995-99Ben Sarullo, 1958-61Vin Sarno, 2006geoff Sasso, 1987-88Todd Sauca, 2003James Savage, 1989Walter Sawicki, 1953-56Craig Sawyer, 1970Les Sawyer, 1927-28Marc Sawyer, 2000Anthony Scacco, 2006Matt Scaffa, 1946-49Brian Scalon, 1976-78Anthony Scanlon, 2004-05John Scarlett, 1989Matthew Scarpa, 1995-98Nick Scavina, 1984-87Caleb Scepaniak, 2014-presSteve Schaefer, 1972-73Alex Scharf-garcia, 2008Brian Schaumloffel, 1991Johnny Schick, 1951Christopher Schiesl, 1995george Schipani, 1938-41Dick Schlenker, 1959-62Jim Schmedin, 1966Larry Schmidt, 1970Luke Schmidt, 2000-03Fred Schnakcenbrug, 1934Clarence Schneider, 1951Dick Schneider, 1958Joe Schuriger, 1955Ed Scholander, 1978-79Richard Schoenlank, 1947-49Bud Schoenster, 2008Jack Scholz, Sr., 1965-68Jack Scholz, Jr., 1988-91Jamie Scholz, 1997-98Jason Scholz, 1994-98Connie Schroeder, 1941gary Schuster, 1967-68Tim Schweitzer, 2007John Sciarra, 2004-05george Scott, 2002Tyler Seling, 2008-2011Chester Sellitto, 1946-49Joseph Sellitto, 1955William Sephton, 1947Andy Senesse, 1968-70Bill Senese, 1969-71Robert Sessa, 1969James Sgambati, 1976george Shaffer, 1946-49Dave Shannon, 1983Danny Shea, 2001Howie Shea, 1966-68Rich Shea, 1972Jerry Sheehan, 1992-93Pat Sheridan, 1993-94Lloyd Sherman, 1958-59Marquis Short, 2004-06kharee Shorter, 1999-02Chett Shurpe, 1983-84John Siclari, 1928-31Joe Sidaras, 2011-12Nick Sidotti, 2014-presWilliam Seigel, 1932Craig Siepe, 1967-69Clint Signor, 1998-00, 2002Chuck Signorino, 1988-90Sant Sikand, 1999Don Silva, 1948-51Sean Simmons, 2002Sekou Simmons, 1991-92Lou Simone, 1998-01Tim Singleton, 1988-90Pat Sisk, 1984Jamiel Sims, 2010-2011Jeff Skinner, 1995-98greg Slater, 1995-99Mike Slattery, 1979ken Slezak, 1970-72Evan Sliwoski, 2004Rich Slizewski, 1973Steve Slocum, 1981-84Wade Slover, 1994Tpony Smeragliudo, 1979Jack Smiechowski, 1961-62Aaron Smith, 1998-01Barry Smith, 1966-69Casey Smith, 2004Cliff Smith, 1957-59Darrell Smith, 1980-83D’Metrius Smith, 2010-12Edwin Smith, 1931-33Eli Smith, 2014-presFrank Smith, 1928-30Llyod Smith, 2014-presMark Smith, 1986-88

Robert Smith, 1976Ryan Smith, 2007Shane Smith, 2008-09Shawn Smith, 2010Tony Smith, 2002-05William Smith, 1984Eric Smithman, 2008William Snell, 1991-94Lew Socci, 1984-85greg Soja, 2000-03Bill Sommers, 1993-96Wesley Soper, 2004Sadiq Soulemana, 2011-12Charlie Sortino, 1979Lenny Sparrow, 1989-90Frank Spero, 1959-62Chris Spina, 1999-02Jeremy Spinks, 2005-08Richard Spirito, 1961-64Scott Spratford, 1972-73Scott Sprengel, 1991george Spuggs, 1984David Spurlock, 1949Pete Stahl, 1972-73Chris Stafford, 2000Rich Stafford, 1991Harry Staiken, 1953Julian Stanford, 2008-2011William Statham, 1986Chris Stafancii, 1983Mike Steed, 1998-01Art Stegemann, 1932Herb Stegemann, 1932Robert Steincore, 1970Charle Steinson, 1983-86Robert Stephens, 2004-06Daniel Sterns, 1981Vice Sterns, 1981David Stewart, 1993-94John Stewart, 2001-04Walt Stierling, 1946-49keith Stilth, 1984-86Stanley Stilwell, 1946Charlie Stinson, 1985-88Jeremy Stone, 2004-05Rodney Stone, 1984-86Paul Storry, 1964-66Carl Strobel, 1952-53Rob Stokely, 2001John (JP) Stubenvoll, 1994-98Joseph Styles, 1997-98John Succo, 1952-54Nick Suppes, 2009-2011Brennan Sullivan, 2007Jermaine Sullivan, 1989Michael Summerlin, 1993Carl Sutter, 1927-28Herb Sutter, 1927-30A.J. Swann, 1997-98Frank Swart, 1987-90Robert Swarthout, 1931-33kevin Sweeney, 2014-presJames Sweigart, 1998-00Robert Symczyk, 1970

TRobert Taimny, 1991Josh Talbott, 2011-12Brian Tallman, 1993-96george Tansey, 1956Sal Taormina, 1984John Tarangelo, 1973Tony Taranto, 1976-77ken Tarsio, 1959-60Tom Taiun, 1978Jeff Taylor, 1988Terrance ‘Juice’ Taylor, 1999-02gerald Tedeschi, 1969-70Tony Tedesco, 1953Matt Testa, 1988Brian Tetley, 1970-71Joe Tetley, 1966-69Philip Thies, 1977-80Erik Tetro, 1989-90Frank Thomas, 1969Jerome Thomas, 1983Rodney Thomas, 1984Truesun Thomas, 2001-03Bill Thompson, 1949Bill Thompson, 1984Dennis Thompson, 1961Derek Thompson, 2001-02Paul Thompson, 1985-86Jowan Thornton, 2004-07glenn Thur, 1988Michael Toal, 1976Ed Tobin, 2007Ryan Tobin, 1990-93Frank Tomaso, 1952Matthew Tornatore, 1992Ralph Tortora, 1988Mark Tosetto, 1979Al Tosi, 1951-52John Toto, 1970-72Vin Traficante, 1952quinton Trammell, 1984-86John Trankle, 1979-82Henry Trautman, 1931-34Dennis Travo, 1960-63Henry Treadwell, 1953Don Trentalange, 1952, 56-58

Antoine Trowers, 1997Peter Trubish, 1988kyle Trueblood, 2005-08Mark Truiano, 1983David Tse, 1983Mark Tufano, 1990-93Lance Tumulty, 1987-88Alex Turnamian, 1964-66Chris Turner, 2003-06greg Turturro, 1988Ryan Tyburczy, 1993-96Dan Tyler, 1984-85Al Tyson, 2002Chris Twardy, 1991-92

UChris Uhrig, 2006Terry Underwood, 1985-88Nels Updale, 1984John Urriola, 1993Andy Urizzo, 1987Andy Uske, 1973

VBruno Valente, 1982Frank Valenti, 1976-78Rube Valles, 1948-50William Valone, 1995-98Vincent Valvano, 1994-95Bill Van Buren, 1978-79Willy Van Heertum, 1958Dave Vansise, 1984Herb Vargas, 1958-61Joseph Vargas, 1996-97Ryan Varga, 1981Manuel Vasquez, 1999-00Herbert Vaughn, 1932-33Mickey Vaughn, 1964-67William Veit, 1995-98Fernando Velazquez, 1988Michael Veli, 1997-00Robert Velde, 1988Rich Vellucci, 2009-2011Michael Ventura, 1967-69Jared Verano, 1997-98Anthony Verardi, 1932Brandon Vetere, 1992Nick Vetterlein, 2009Richard Viarengo, 1953Sal Vindigni, 1952-55Tony Vitadamo, 1963Jack Vitale, 1970John Vitale, 1992Ralph Vogel, 1946Carl Voiges, 1932-33Justin Vold, 2002Chris Volpe, 191John Von Ahnen, 1981-84Tim Vorhies, 1973William Voss, 1927Richard Vreeland, 1980-81

WIan Waddell, 2014-presDan Wagner, 1992Richard Wagner, 1953Joseph Wainwright, 1976-79Andre Walker, 1993Charles Walker, 1955-56David Walker, 1987-88Joseph Walker, 1991-92kenneth Walker, 1976Mike Walker, 1987-90Robert Walker, 1990-93Robert Wallace, 1934greg Walls, 1987Jim Walsh, 1972Joseph Ward, 1936Raycine Ward, 1992-96William Warnock, 1955-57Ahmad Warren, 2002Frenchy Was, 1961-63Jim Wassel, 1970Max Wassel, 2013-14Bill WatsonB.J. Watson, 2002-03Bryant Watts, 2011-14Nathan Wdowiak, 2004Evan Webber-Junot, 2004-05gus Weber, 1927Ron Weber, 1960-63Doug Weiner, 1987Steve Weinstein, 1991kevin Wellings, 1988Andy Wells, 1969-70Chris Wener, 1990Jeff Wenhold, 1970-73John Wenz, 1978-80Chris West, 1985-88Ed Westwood, 1972-74Dustin Wetzel, 1998gerald Whalen, 1955Jim White, 1948Jim White, 1970-72quinten White, 2002Rob White, 1936-39gordon Whiting, 1988-90Andrew Whitman, 1998-99Jon Wholley, 2000Mark Wiesner, 1951-53Mario Wilcox, 2005

Bill Wiley, 1939-41Chad Wiley, 1993-97Frak Willie, 1955Brian Wilkinson, 1988-91Howard Wilkinson, 1969-70David Williams, 1989Dominique Williams, 2009-2013Dorsey Williams, 1986-89Ein Williams, 2004-06glenn Williams, 1983Jared Williams, 2002-03Jarrid Williams, 2012-presJerome Williams, 2012Lammar Williams, 1990Lawrence Williams, 2010-2011Moses Williams, III, 2000Nevon Williams, 2011-14Randy Williams, 1998-01Rick Williams, 1989-92Walt Williams, 1993Cole Williams-Ficarra, 2001-04Fred Williamson, 1963-65Ray Williamson, 1964-67Scott Williamson, 1990-92Alfonza Willis, 2006Bill Wilson, 1956-58Bruce Wilson, 1958-60Marcus Wilson, 2005J.B. Wilt, 1998-02Bob Wincler, 1947-50Aaron Winik, 2001-02Henry Witjen, 1930-31Bill Wittcopp, 1958Mario Witter, 2005-07Rob Wohlfell, 1929Paul Wojciechowski, 1994-96Ron Wood, 1932Lon Woods, 2006-09george Woolfolk, 1980Ed Wrigley, 1959Buddy Wright, 1978-81Otis Wright, 2012-presgary Wrobel, 1991Roger Wyllie, 1992-95James Wynn, 1988Ryan Wytanis, 2014

XDemetrios Xantros

yDaryl ‘D-Slim’ Yarmolovich, 1998-99, 01Andre Yevchinecz, 2014-presPrince Young, 2008Terrance Young, 1981Brian Youngs, 1966Rolf Youngquist, 1969

ZFrank Zaccherio, 2000Peter Zagorski, 2005-08Joe Zambardi, 1985-86Mike Zaccone, 1987-88John Zacher, 1966Ron Zambardi, 1985-86Rocco Zasa, 1934-36Joe Zcoli, 1978-79Adam Ziegler, 2006-08Art Zinicola, 1969-70Paul Zinno, 1966-68Al Zornow, 1928David Zubikowski, 1998Mark Zucchero, 1988gerry Zunno, 1973

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THE ALL-AMERICANSMike Jones, C Pizza Hut (3rd team)Rich Robinson, DT Football News (2nd team)

1988Terry Underwood, RB AP (1st team) kodak (1st team) Pizza Hut (1st team) Football News (1st team)Willie Morris, OT Pizza Hut (1st team) Football News (3rd team)Bob Dunn, Og Pizza Hut (1st team)Mike Jones, C Pizza Hut (3rd team)Rich Robinson, DT Football News (2nd team)

1991Walter Lopez, Pk kodak (1st team)

1992Rick Williams, DE Champion (2nd team)Terry O’Hare, qB Champion (HM)Bryan Devone, LB Champion (HM)Ryan Tobin, LB Champion (HM)

1993 (division I-AA)

Ryan Tobin, LB The Sports Network (3rd team)1995

Rick grimaldi, Og Don Hansen’s (1st team)Bill Sommers, DE Don Hansen’s (1st team)Tony Capua, OT Don Hansen’s (HM)Vincent Fyfe, DE Don Hansen’s (HM)kito Lockwood, RB Don Hansen’s (HM)Ryan Linder, LB Don Hansen’s (HM)Randy Marcano, C Don Hansen’s (HM)Jason Scholz, DB Don Hansen’s (HM)

1996Rick Sarille, RB Don Hansen’s (1st team)Randy Marcano, OL Don Hansen’s (1st team)Bill Sommers, DE Don Hansen’s (HM)

1997Rick Sarille, kR AP (3rd Team) Don Hansen’s (1st Team)Rick Sarille, RB Don Hansen’s (HM)Ryan Linder, LB Don Hansen’s (HM)Daryn Plummer, LB Don Hansen’s (HM)Brian Avery, OL Don Hansen’s (HM)Carl Franke, k Don Hansen’s (HM)

1998kevin goode, S Don Hansen’s (HM)Cheston Bulgin Don Hansen’s (HM)

1999Rick Sarille, RB, kR AP (1st Team All-Purpose) LBLC (2nd team) Don Hansen’s (Specialist of the Year)(1st team)Mike Steed, LB LBLC (1st team) Don Hansen’s (1st team)Chuck kinsley, WR Don Hansen’s (HM)Lou Simone, qB Don Hansen’s (HM)Cheston Bulgin, DL Don Hansen’s (HM)Brian Russo, DL Don Hansen’s (HM)kevin goode, DB, PR Don Hansen’s (HM)

2000Jason Bain, WR Don Hansen’s (HM)Chuck kinsley, WR Don Hansen’s (HM)Jeremy Balina, LB Don Hansen’s (1st team) LBLC (2nd team)Daryn Plummer, TE Don Hansen’s (1st team)Tim Heaney, DL Don Hansen’s (HM)Aaron Smith, qB Don Hansen’s (HM) LBLC (HM)Josef Dunn, OL Don Hansen’s (HM)Bob Hansbury, OL Don Hansen’s (HM)Brian Russo, DL Don Hansen’s (HM) LBLC (2nd team)

Mike Steed, LB Don Hansen’s (HM)Ryan Castellani, PR, LB, DB Don Hansen’s (1st team) Don Hansen’s (HM) LBLC (2nd team)kevin goode, DB Don Hansen’s (HM)Charlie Hoffman, LB Don Hansen’s (HM) LBLC (HM)Phil Davis, kR Don Hansen’s (HM)

2001Lou Simone, WR Don Hansen’s (2nd team)Daryn Plummer, TE Sports Network (3rd Team) Don Hansen’s (1st team)John Harrison, DL Don Hansen’s (2nd team)Bob Hansbury, OL Don Hansen’s (HM)Franklin Bright, DL Don Hansen’s (HM)Jeremy Balina, LB Don Hansen’s (HM)Mike Steed, LB Don Hansen’s (HM)Ryan Castellani, DB / RS Don Hansen’s (HM)kharee Shorter, DB Don Hansen’s (HM)

2002Jeremy Balina, LB Don Hansen’s (1st Team)Somah Payne, DL Don Hansen’s (2nd Team)John Harrison, DL Don Hansen’s (2nd team)Brian Dilworth, OL Don Hansen’s (HM)David Bateman, P Don Hansen’s (HM)Shaun grover, WR Don Hansen’s (HM)Ryan Castellani, RS Don Hansen’s (HM)

2003Tim Heaney, DL Don Hansen’s (1st Team) Franklin Bright, DL Don Hansen’s (2nd Team)David Bateman, qB, P Don Hansen’s (HM)Sean Simmons, WR Don Hansen’s (HM)Brian Dilworth, OL Don Hansen’s (HM)Mark Jepson, RS Don Hansen’s (HM)Luke Schmidt, DL Don Hansen’s (HM)

2004Chris Turner, WR Don Hansen’s (2nd Team)Charles Bryant, DL Don Hansen’s (2nd Team)Craig Romano, LB Don Hansen’s (2nd Team)Terek Henderson, DB Don Hansen’s (2nd Team)Piotr Czech, k Don Hansen’s (HM)

2005Al Phillips, DB Sports Network, I-AA Mid Major Collegesportsreport.com Mid Major Don Hansen’s (2nd Team)Joe kinard, TE Sports Network, I-AA Mid Major Don Hansen’s (1st Team)Thomas Davis, DE Don Hansen’s (1st Team)John Sciarra, qB Don Hansen’s (HM)

2006Piotr Czech, Pk Don Hansen’s (1st Team)Thomas Davis, DT Don Hansen’s (1st Team)Joe kinard, TE Don Hansen’s (1st Team)Al Phillips, DB Don Hansen’s (1st Team)

2007Robert Brown, DE Associated Press (Third Team)Piotr Czech, Pk AFCA (1st Team)

2012Dominique Williams, RB College Sports Journal Daevonte Barnett, DL College Sports Journal All-American Freshman Team

2013Phil Faccone , LS The Sports Network

2014Jarrett Dieudonne, CB The Sports Network Associated Press (Second Team) College Sports Madness (Second Team)Phil Faccone , LS The Sports Network

1965Rich kotite, SE AP (1st team)

1967John gloistein, DT AP (1st team)

1969Andy Senese, DB kodak (1st team)Joe Asconi, Ng AP (HM)Tom Moore, FB AP (HM)

1974Tony Parisi, DB AP (1st team)

1980Phil Thies, Og AP (3rd team) kodak (1st team)Alonzo Patterson, RB CoSIDA (3rd team)Don Edwards, DE CoSIDA (2nd team)

1981Alonzo Patterson, RB AP (1st team) kodak (1st team) CoSIDA (2nd team)Don Edwards, DE CoSIDA (2nd team)

1982Alonzo Patterson, RB AP (1st team) kodak (1st team) CoSIDA (1st team)Pete Demeropoulos, Og AP (2nd team) CoSIDA (2nd team)Sal D’Alessio, LB CoSIDA (2nd team)Selwyn Davis, OT CoSIDA (2nd team)Bob Mackisey, LB AP (HM)

1983Selwyn Davis, OT AP (1st team) Pizza Hut (1st team)Sal D’Alessio, LB AP (2nd team) Pizza Hut (1st team)John Franco, RB Pizza Hut (1st team)Tom O’Riordan, Pk Pizza Hut (2nd team)Scott McElrath, DB Pizza Hut (HM)Tim kelley, qB Pizza Hut (HM)Tom Bannon, Og Pizza Hut (HM)

1984Tom O’Riordan, Pk AP (3rd team)

1985Terry Underwood, RB Pizza Hut (3rd team)

1986Charlie Stinson, DT kodak (1st team) Football News (2nd team) Pizza Hut (2nd team)Terry Underwood, RB Pizza Hut (2nd team) Football News (2nd team)Rich Negrin, OT Football News (1st team) Pizza Hut (2nd team)

1987Rich Negrin, OT kodak (1st team) Football News (1st team) Pizza Hut (1st team)Aaron Campbell, Og Pizza Hut (1st team)Jerry O’Riordan, Pk Pizza Hut (1st team)Terry Underwood, RB Pizza Hut (2nd team)Artie Dimella, LB Pizza Hut (2nd team) gTE/CoSIDA Academic (2nd team)greg kovar, qB Pizza Hut (3rd team)

1988Terry Underwood, RB AP (1st team) kodak (1st team) Pizza Hut (1st team) Football News (1st team)Willie Morris, OT Pizza Hut (1st team) Football News (3rd team)Bob Dunn, Og Pizza Hut (1st team)

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1927 (1-3-0)Coaches: .......................Randolph Faries .......................& Lucien kempfCaptain: ......................... Frank gollnick10/1 at NY Aggies ..................... 6-44 ____L 10/15 Cooper Union ...................7-24 ____L11/5 C.C.N.YJ.V. ..........................6-0 __ W 11/19 Brooklyn ...............................0-6 ____L

1928 (1-3-1)Coach: ........................Ray kirchmeyerCaptain: ..................................gus kiefer 10/13 Brooklyn ............................13-14 ____L 10/20 N.Y. Aggies ...........................0-0 ___ T 10/27 C.C.N.YJ.V. ...................... 13-24 ____L11/3 Long Island .......................... 7-0 __ W 11/10 Cooper Union ................... 0-19 ____L

1929 (1-7-0)Coach: ........................Ray kirchmeyerCaptain: ....................Nathaniel H. kern 9/28 at Union ..............................0-53 ____L10/5 Connecticut Jr. .................38-0 __ W 10/12 Brooklyn .............................6-47 ____L 10/19 Long Island ........................ 0-37 ____L 10/26 N.Y. Aggies ....................... 13-25 ____L11/2 Montclair St. ....................... 6-7 ____L11/9 Cooper Union ....................7-13 ____L 11/23 at Juniata ............................ 0-12 ____L

1930 (4-5-0)Coach: ........................Ray kirchmeyerCaptain: ...........................Thomas Carey 9/27 Connecticut Jr. ................ 2-0# __ W 10/4 at Susquehanna ................. 7-27 ____L 10/11 Arnold ................................. 0-10 ____L 10/18 at Juniata ............................0-52 ____L 10/25 Montclair State ................. 14-0 __ W11/1 Cooper Union ..................18-12 __ W11/8 Hartwick .............................19-7 __ W 11/15 at N.Y. Aggies .....................0-13 ____L 11/22 at Muhlenburg ..................0-32 ____L# Forfeit win

1931 (3-4-0)Coach: ........................Ray kirchmeyerCaptain: ................................ John Siclari10/3 Arnold ..................................7-13 ____L 10/10 at Montclair State ............6-25 ____L 10/17 Hartwick .............................13-0 __ W 10/24 N.Y. Aggies .........................20-0 __ W 10/31 at Moravian........................ 0-18 ____L11/6 at Cooper Union .................6-0 __ W 11/14 at Mass. St. ........................0-76 ____L

1932 (2-2-2)Coach: ........................Ray kirchmeyer Cooper Union ...................32-0 __ W Montclair St. ..................... 14-0 __ W St. Francis (NY)..................0-0 ___ T Moravian ..............................0-0 ___ T Susquehanna .....................0-26 ____L at Upsala .............................. 6-8 ____L

1933 (0-2-0)Coach: ..............................Frank Spotts10/7 at Lowell Textile .............. 0-51 ____L 10/14 Trenton St. .........................0-20 ____L

1934 (1-4-0)Coach: ..............................Frank Spotts Panzer ...................................0-6 ____L Montclair St. ..................... 0-18 ____L Upsala ................................. 6-21 ____L N.Y. Aggies ..........................0-13 ____L St. Francis (NY)..................6-0 __ W

1935 (0-5-2)Coach: ..............................Frank SpottsCaptain: ...........................Swede Nilssen at Panzer ...............................0-6 ____L at Montclair St. .................0-36 ____L Hartwick ..............................0-0 ___ T N.Y. Aggies ..........................7-14 ____L New Paltz.............................0-0 ___ T at Upsala ........................... 0-40 ____L St. Francis (NY)................6-24 ____L

1936 (0-3-1)Coach: ..............................Frank SpottsCaptains: ....................Charlie Hellriegel Bernie Blomquist at St. Lawrence .................0-82 ____L Panzer .................................0-20 ____L N.Y. Aggies ..........................7-17 ____L at New Paltz ........................6-6 ___ T

1937 (0-5-0)Coach: ........................Ray kirchmeyerCaptain: ...................... Erling A. Nilssen New Britain .........................0-32 ____L Brooklyn ...............................0-50 ____L Panzer ....................................7-14 ____L N. Y. Aggies ..........................7-44 ____L Arnold ...................................7-26 ____L

1938 (4-2-0)Coach: ...........................Ray kirchmeyerCaptains: ................ Johnny McDermott .................................... Bob White 10/8 at Arnold...............................0-25 ____L 10/15 Panzer ....................................12-7 __ W 10/22 N.Y. Aggies ...........................27-0 __ W 10/29 at Hofstra ............................13-37 ____L 11/5 New Britain ...........................6-0 __ W 11/12 at Bergen ...............................24-0 __ W

1939 (4-1-1)Coach: ...........................Ray kirchmeyerCaptain: .................................. Bob White at N. Y. Aggies ......................0-13 ____L Bergen................................. 20-20 ___ T Trenton State ......................25-6 __ W at Panzer ............................... 14-6 __ W at New Britain .....................0-39 ____L Arnold ................................. 27-12 __ W Brooklyn ...............................26-6 __ W

1940 (4-2-0)Coach: ...........................Ray kirchmeyerCaptain: ....................................................... Mike Perfect N. Y. Aggies ..........................20-0 __ W Arnold ................................... 14-0 __ W Bergen.................................... 14-6 __ W New Britain ........................12-15 ____L Brooklyn ................................13-0 __ W American International .... 7-27 ____L

1941 (5-1-0)Coach: ...........................Ray kirchmeyerCaptain: ........................ george Schipani 10/12 Arnold ................................. 25-12 __ W 10/18 Montlcair State ..................13-27 ____L 10/25 New Britain ....................... 20-18 __ W 11/10 Panzer ................................... 14-0 __ W 11/15 Lowell Textile ....................... 7-6 __ W 11/20 Brooklyn ...............................27-0 __ W

1942-45 No Teams (WW II)

1946 (1-6-0)Coach: ...........................Ray kirchmeyerCaptains: ............................Lou gionuito Ed Mulholland Lowell Textile .....................20-7 __ W Brooklyn ............................. 19-25 ____L C.C.N.Y. ................................ 6-12 ____L at U.S.M.M.A. .....................0-60 ____L Susquehanna .......................6-27 ____L at Hartwick .........................0-34 ____L Westchester ........................0-32 ____L

1947 (4-5-0)Coach: ............................ Jim Lee HowellCaptains: ...............................Don Drown Don Hanssen9/27 Panzer ....................................12-7 __ W10/4 Hamilton ...............................7-13 ____L 10/10 at Lowell Textile .................. 7-6 __ W 10/18 at Brooklyn ........................ 14-39 ____L 10/25 C.C.N.Y ................................. 6-12 ____L11/1 Upsala .....................................6-0 __ W11/8 at Susquehanna ...................6-35 ____L 11/15 at Hofstra .............................0-34 ____L 11/22 Hartwick ..............................27-6 __ W

1948 (3-3-2)Coach: ............................ Jim Lee HowellCaptain: ................................Don Drown 9/25 Panzer ..................................14-12 __ W10/2 Hofstra ................................. 13-13 ___ T10/8 at Upsala................................7-12 ____L 10/16 Brooklyn ...............................0-20 ____L 10/23 at C.C.N.Y ...........................19-19 ___ T 10/30 at Ursinus .............................23-6 __ W11/6 Susquehanna ........................19-7 __ W11/13 at Hartwick ....................... 12-25 ____L

1949 (7-1-1)Coach: ............................ Jim Lee HowellCaptains: ............................... Matt Scaffa ................................Don Hanssen 9/24 Moravian ............................ 18-26 ____L10/1 at Susquehanna ................. 41-27 __ W10/8 at Hofstra ............................. 19-6 __ W 10/15 Arnold ..................................14-14 ___ T 10/22 C.C.N.Y. ................................28-6 __ W

10/29 at Ursinus .............................34-6 __ W11/5 Upsala ................................... 12-6 __ W 11/12 Hartwick ..............................36-6 __ W 11/19 Panzer ................................. 52-12 __ W

1950 (3-6-0)Coach: ......................... Jim Lee HowellCaptain: ...................Richard Norlander Moravian ..........................14-46 ____L Susquehanna .......................0-6 ____L Hofstra ..............................20-19 __ W Swarthmore .........................6-9 ____L C.C.N.Y. .............................. 14-0 __ W Ursinus ...............................6-25 ____L Upsala .................................6-34 ____L Penn Military .................... 8-33 ____L U.S.M.M.A. .........................13-6 __ W

1951 (2-6-0)Coach: ......................... Jim Lee HowellCaptain: ................................Bill Roerich Arnold ..................................19-7 __ W Swarthmore ..................... 15-20 ____L Susquehanna ...................20-37 ____L Ursinus .............................. 12-13 ____L Upsala ..................................19-7 __ W Penn Military .....................0-13 ____L U.S.M.M.A. ........................0-56 ____L Hofstra ................................0-34 ____L

1952 (3-5-0)Coach: ......................... Jim Lee HowellCaptains: .............................Neil Leonard Haverford .......................... 18-13 __ W Hamilton ..........................20-33 ____L U.S.M.M.A. .........................6-13 ____L Brooklyn ...........................40-14 __ W Ursinus ................................7-12 ____L Susquehanna ...................32-26 __ W Moravian ............................6-25 ____L Hofstra ................................ 7-55 ____L

1953 (2-4-0)Coach: ......................... Jim Lee HowellCaptain: ................ Manfred Lichtmann Haverford ........................... 6-14 ____L Hamilton .............................. 7-6 __ W U.S.M.M.A. ..........................0-6 ____L Brooklyn .............................38-0 __ W Ursinus ............................... 6-14 ____L Moravian .......................... 19-34 ____L

1954 (2-7-0)Coach: ....................... Bunny BarbesCaptains : John Succo, Ron Lardner Hobart ............................6-40 ____L Haverford ..................... 6-14 ____L Hamilton.......................6-25 ____L U.S .M.M.A. .................6-26 ____L Penn Mil itary ...........12-21 ____L Ursinus .......................... 7-34 ____L Susquehanna ...............13-0 __ W Moravian ......................0-34 ____L Brooklyn ....................... 14-0 __ W

1955 (0-7-0)Coach: ............................ Bunny BarbesCaptains: ...Sal Vindigni, Ron Lardner Hobart ..................................7-14 ____L Haverford ............................. 6-7 ____L Hamilton ............................7-48 ____L Penn Military .................. 14-38 ____L Ursinus ............................... 6-14 ____L Susquehanna ....................19-21 ____L Moravian ............................0-47 ____L

1956 (0-7-1)Coach: ....................... Bunny BarbesCaptains: ....................Mike Delpercio, ..................... Walter Sawicki Penn Mil itary .............7-14 ____L Dickinson ........................0-3 ____L Haverford ..................... 7-33 ____L Hamilton....................... 7-33 ____L U.S .M.M.A. .................... 7-7 ___ T Ursinus .........................12-19 ____L Susquehanna ............ 13-26 ____L Moravian ......................0-26 ____L

1957 (2-6-0)Coach: ................. Mickey Sul l ivanCaptains: ....................Mike Delpercio, .....................John Mangiante Penn Mil itary .......... 12-14 ____L Haverford ......................7-19 ____L Hamilton....................... 7-38 ____L U.S .M.M.A. ..................19-0 __ W

grove City ..................13-14 ____L Ursinus ...........................13-0 __ W Susquehanna ..............6-20 ____L Moravian ....................14-32 ____L

1958 (3-5-0)Coach: ........................Mickey SullivanCaptains: ............................ Ralph Billulo Dave Hahn, Don Trentalange Penn Military .....................8-13 ____L Haverford ..........................15-14 __ W Hamilton .......................... 13-20 ____L U.S.M.M.A. ...................... 16-22 ____L Dickinson ......................... 18-20 ____L Ursinus ...............................26-6 __ W Susquehanna ......................13-6 __ W Moravian ............................6-34 ____L

1959 (6-2-0)Coach: ........................Mickey SullivanCaptains: ............................Jim giordano Al Palladino Penn Military .................. 12-20 ____L Haverford ...........................27-8 __ W Hamilton ............................22-7 __ W U.S.M.M.A. ......................14-20 ____L Dickinson ......................... 28-15 __ W Ursinus ...............................23-8 __ W Susquehanna .....................28-6 __ W Moravian ............................42-8 __ W

1960 (9-0-0)Coach: ........................Mickey SullivanCaptains: ... Wally Pagan, Charlie Jopp Penn Military ................. 24-20 __ W Haverford ...........................36-0 __ W Trenton St. ....................... 20-18 __ W U.S.M.M.A. .......................21-12 __ W Dickinson ...........................47-6 __ W Ursinus ............................ 49-20 __ W Hamilton ............................26-8 __ W Moravian .............................13-0 __ W Upsala ................................19-12 __ W

1961 (6-3-0)Coach: ........................Mickey SullivanCaptains: .....Randy Fusco, Ben Sarullo Penn Military .................... 0-14 ____L Haverford ...........................34-6 __ W U.S.M.M.A. .......................16-19 ____L Susquehanna .................. 24-28 ____L Dickinson .......................... 18-13 __ W Ursinus .............................20-12 __ W Trenton State ....................34-0 __ W Hamilton ......................... 48-20 __ W Upsala ................................. 21-0 __ W1962 (4-4-1)Coach: ...................................Bob HicksCaptains: Dick Schlenker, Frank Spero Penn Mil itary .............8-15 ____L Haverford .....................25-0 __ W U.S .M.M.A. .................0-22 ____L Susquehanna ...............7-14 ____L Upsala .............................12-0 __ W Ursinus .......................... 14-8 __ W Trenton State.................0-0 ___ T Hamilton.......................26-8 __ W Wilkes .............................6-12 ____L

1963 (6-3-0)Coach: ...............................Bob HicksCaptains : ..Fred Wil l iamson, Jr . ...........................Paul Feeney 9/21 Trenton State.................7-0 __ W 9/28 at Penn Mil itary ......27-0 __ W 10/5 Haverford ......................51-6 __ W 10/12 Moravian ......................20-6 __ W 10/19 C.W. Post ....................15-21 ____L 10/26 at U.S .M.M.A. ..........13-14 ____L 11 /2 Ursinus ..........................25-0 __ W 11 /9 at Hamilton ................25-8 __ W 11 /16 at Upsala ......................8-24 ____L

1964 (10-0-0)Coach: ...................................Bob HicksCaptains: John gaeta, george Cruzado 9/19 at Trenton State ........13-0 __ W 9/26 at W. Maryland ......34-16 __ W 10/3 U.S .M.M.A. ..................13-6 __ W10/10 at Moravian ..................20-7 __ W 10/17 Drexel ................................21-0 __ W 10/24 Albright ........................... 27-8 __ W 10/31 at C.W. Post ....................7-6 __ W 11 /7 Hamilton......................... 41-8 __ W 1 1 / 14 at Springfield ................12-7 __ W 11 /21 Upsala .............................. 14-9 __ W

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1972 (7-3-0)Coach: ......................................Bob HicksCaptain: .................................... John Toto9/15 at Hofstra ..............................10-7 ___ W 9/23 at C.W. Post .........................0-17 _____L 9/30 Drexel ...................................... 9-7 ___ W10/7 Upsala ....................................13-6 ___ W 10/14 at Bridgeport ..................... 14-28 _____L 10/21 Albright .............................. 21-22 _____L 10/28 U.S.M.M.A. ..........................28-3 ___ W11/4 at Springfield ...................... 21-17 ___ W11/11 Susquehanna .......................24-0 ___ W11/18 at gettysburg .......................18-7 ___ W

1973 (4-5-0)Coach: ......................................Bob HicksCaptains: Scott Spratford, Brian Tetley 9/15 Hofstra ...........................13-24 _____L 9/22 C.W. Post .....................16-28 _____L 10/6 at Upsala ........................ 35-6 ___ W 10/13 Bridgeport ......................7-21 _____L 10/20 at Albright................... 19-27 _____L 10/27 at U.S .M.M.A. ..............6-13 _____L 1 1 /3 Springfield ..................... 14-6 ___ W 11 /10 at Susquehanna .........31-10 ___ W 10/17 gettysburg .................. 14-10 ___ W

1974 (5-3-1)Coach: ......................................Bob HicksCaptains: ..............................John Backos ...... Tony Parisi, Ed Westwood9/21 at gettysburg ......................20-7 ___ W 9/28 at C.W. Post ........................7-24 _____L10/5 Upsala ...................................40-7 ___ W 10/12 at Bridgeport ..................... 19-35 _____L 10/19 at Montclair State ........... 20-20 _____T 10/26 U.S.M.M.A. ...........................7-17 _____L11/2 at Springfield .......................34-7 ___ W 11/16 Fordham ............................. 20-13 ___ W 11/23 Hofstra ...................................41-7 ___ W

10/19 at Tufts ................................. 10-17 _____L 10/26 U.S.M.M.A. ..........................0-24 _____L11/2 at Springfield .......................7-28 _____L11/9 Susquehanna ........................16-6 ___ W 11/16 at Hofstra .............................7-26 _____L 11/23 Wittenberg ..........................7-45 _____L

1969 (4-5-0)Coach: ......................................Bob HicksCaptains: .......................... Joseph Asconi9/27 C.W. Post ..............................7-14 _____L10/4 at Upsala............................... 10-0 ___ W 10/11 Moravian ..............................24-0 ___ W 10/18 at Albright ............................ 32-7 ___ W 10/25 at U.S.M.M.A. ......................7-15 _____L11/1 Springfield .............................8-17 _____L11/8 at Susquehanna ...................6-25 _____L 11/15 Hofstra .................................14-12 ___ W11/22 at Wittenberg .....................0-56 _____L

1970 (5-3-1)Coach: ......................................Bob HicksCaptains: ............... Anthony Brandefine ....................................Tom Linter9/26 at C.W. Post ........................ 7-23 _____L10/3 Upsala ...................................39-0 ___ W 10/10 at Moravian......................... 13-17 _____L 10/17 Albright ..............................22-14 ___ W 10/24 U.S.M.M.A. .......................... 19-0 ___ W 10/31 at Springfield ..................... 26-17 ___ W11/7 Susquehanna ......................16-14 ___ W 11/14 at gettysburg ...................... 0-16 _____L 11/21 Valparaiso ...........................14-14 _____T

1971 (5-4-0)Coach: ......................................Bob HicksCaptains: .................................. John Toto 9/25 C.W. Post ............................15-21 _____L 10/2 at Upsala.............................14-29 _____L 10/9 Moravian ............................20-14 ___ W 10/16 at Albright .......................... 27-14 ___ W 10/23 at U.S.M.M.A. ....................17-14 ___ W10/30 Springfield ........................... 17-12 ___ W11/6 at Susquehanna ...................28-0 ___ W 11/13 gettysburg ..........................16-21 _____L 11/20 at Valparaiso ...................... 18-34 _____L

1965 (3-6-0)Coach: ......................................Bob HicksCaptains: .............Nick Lia. Rich kotite 9/25 W. Maryland ......................... 7-0 ___ W10/2 at U.S.M.M.A. ......................7-10 _____L10/9 Moravian ...............................19-7 ___ W 10/16 at Drexel ............................. 21-23 _____L 10/23 at Albright ...........................14-21 _____L 10/30 C.W. Post ............................. 2-14 _____L11/6 at Hamilton ...........................13-7 ___ W11/13 Springfield .......................... 13-20 _____L11/20 at Upsala................................. 3-6 _____L

1966 (2-6-1)Coach: ......................................Bob HicksCaptains: .....Jim Monroe, Art Attonito 9/24 at W. Maryland ................. 13-19 _____L10/1 Trenton State ........................ 7-0 ___ W10/8 at Moravian............................0-0 _____T 10/15 U.S.M.M.A. .......................... 0-10 _____L 10/22 Albright .................................13-7 ___ W 10/29 at Springfield .......................7-25 _____L11/5 at Susquehanna ................. 13-24 _____L 11/12 at C.W. Post ...................... 16-23 _____L 11/19 Upsala ....................................7-10 _____L

1967 (9-0-0)Coach: ......................................Bob HicksCaptains: .........................John gloistein, Mickey Vaughn, Bob Malizia9/23 at W. Maryland ..................25-8 ___ W9/30 Lycoming .............................27-13 ___ W10/7 Moravian ..............................20-0 ___ W 10/14 at Trenton State ..................54-7 ___ W 10/21 Tufts ......................................20-0 ___ W 10/28 at U.S.M.M.A. ......................21-7 ___ W11/4 Springfield ............................ 23-7 ___ W11/11 at Susquehanna ...................20-0 ___ W11/18 at Upsala................................13-0 ___ W

1968 (3-6-0)Coach: ......................................Bob HicksCaptains: ....................Richard Salinardi ..............Paul Zinno, Pete Boatti 9/28 at Lycoming ......................... 0-10 _____L10/5 Upsala ...................................34-8 ___ W 10/12 at Moravian..........................20-6 ___ W

1960 Wagner College Undefeated team

9-0

1975 (6-2-1)Coach: ...................................Bob Hicks 9/20 gettysburg ..........................14-7 __ W 9/27 C.W. Post ..........................14-17 ____L 10/4 at Upsala ...........................15-12 __ W 10/11 at Hofstra ..........................31-14 __ W 10/18 Montclair St. .......................0-0 ___ T 10/25 at U.S.M.M.A. ..................... 6-7 ____L 11/1 Springfield...........................19-3 __ W 11/15 at Fordham ........................24-0 __ W 11/22 at Seton Hall ......................42-0 __ W

1976 (2-7-1)Coach: ...................................Bob HicksCaptains: ........................ Athony Ferrara glen galante, William geltzeiler 9/11 at gettysburg ...................... 7-0 __ W 9/25 Hobart ................................ 13-31 ____L 10/2 at Lafayette ......................21-44 ____L 10/9 at C.W. Post .......................0-31 ____L 10/16 at Rochester.................... 20-20 ___ T 10/23 U.S.M.M.A. .........................6-13 ____L 10/30 at Springfield .....................6-29 ____L 11/6 Hofstra ................................ 21-0 __ W 11/13 Fordham ..............................7-19 ____L 11/20 Seton Hall............................. 6-7 ____L

1977 (2-7-0)Coach: ...................................Bob Hicks gettysburg ............................7-3 __ W Seton Hall...........................20-0 __ W Hobart ............................... 14-35 ____L C.W. Post ...........................0-43 ____L Rochester ...........................0-35 ____L U.S.M.M.A. ........................6-22 ____L Springfield..........................6-29 ____L Hofstra ................................ 7-27 ____L Fordham .............................8-52 ____L

RESULTS 1965-1977 RESULTS 1978-1989

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RESULTS 1965-1977

1964 Wagner College Undefeated team

10-0

1987 (13-1-0)NCAA DIVISION III

NATIONAL CHAMPIONSCoach: ..................... Walt HamelineCaptains : .................. Art ie Dimel la .................................. Rich Negrin9/5 Wm. Paterson ..................... 14-0 ___ W9/12 at Montclair State ............ 24-17 ___ W9/19 at St. John’s ........................ 30-14 ___ W 9/26 Trenton State .....................41-13 ___ W10/3 at SUNY-Buffalo .................20-0 ___ W 10/10 at Hofstra ...........................28-35 _____L 10/24 at U.S.M.M.A. ....................16-14 ___ W11/7 at W. Conn. State............... 27-3 ___ W 11/14 Pace ........................................59-7 ___ W 11/21 Rochester* ......................... 38-14 ___ W 11/28 Fordham* ............................. 21-0 ___ W12/5 at Emory & Henry* ......... 20-15 ___ W 12/12 Dayton* .................................19-3 ___ W* NCAA Playoffs

1988 (8-2-0)Coach: ............................Walt HamelineCaptains: ........................... Willie Morris .............................Rich Robinson9/10 Ferrum (Va.) ...................... 13-40 _____L9/17 St. John’s ..............................31-14 ___ W 9/24 Univ of D.C. ........................61-14 ___ W10/1 at Montclair State .............51-21 ___ W10/8 Newport News .................42-10 ___ W 10/15 Hofstra ............................... 30-24 ___ W 10/22 U.S.M.M.A. ..........................34-7 ___ W 10/29 at C.W. Post ..................... 22-20 ___ W11/11 at Wm. Paterson ...............31-10 ___ W 11/19 Ithaca* ........................31-34 (ot) _____L* NCAA Playoffs

1989 (6-3-0)Coach: ............................Walt HamelineCaptains: ............................. Frank Swart Abe Higgins, Dorcy Williams9/9 Delaware Valley ................ 28-13 ___ W9/16 at Newport News................31-7 ___ W9/23 Davidson .............................. 35-11 ___ W9/30 Alfred ................................... 35-19 ___ W10/7 at glenville State ................48-0 ___ W 10/13 at Hofstra ..........................24-42 _____L 10/28 C.W. Post ............................ 16-31 _____L11/4 Wisconsin-Platteville ......17-35 _____L11/11 Wm. Paterson ....................21-10 ___ W

1984 (6-4-0)Coach: ............................Walt HamelineCaptains: ......................... Andy Fellouris ................................Steve Slocum9/8 Montclair State ...................6-24 ____L9/14 St. John’s ............................. 32-12 __ W9/21 at Trenton State ..................34-8 __ W9/29 Cortland State ....................27-17 __ W10/6 Hofstra ...................................8-17 ____L 10/13 FDU-Madison ......................31-6 __ W 10/20 U.S.M.M.A. ........................ 13-34 ____L 10/27 Fordham .............................24-21 __ W11/3 at Hamilton ........................20-27 ____L11/10 at kean ................................40-13 __ W

1985 (9-2-0)Coach: ............................Walt HamelineCaptains: ........................... John Chiofalo ............................. Andy Fellouris9/7 Wm. Paterson ..................... 41-6 __ W9/14 at Montclair State ............20-16 __ W9/21 at St. John’s ........................52-28 __ W9/28 Stony Brook .......................26-10 __ W10/5 at Cortland State ..............23-28 _____L 10/12 at Hofstra ...........................20-10 ___ W 10/19 FDU-Madison ..................... 19-0 ___ W 10/26 glassboro State .................27-24 ___ W11/9 at Ramapo ............................57-6 ___ W 11/16 Albany State ........................ 0-15 _____L 11/23 at U.S.M.M.A. ....................... 9-7 ___ W* ECAC South Championship

1986 (9-2-0)Coach: ............................Walt HamelineCaptains: ........................... John Chiofalo ............................Charlie Stinson9/5 at Wm. Paterson ................27-0 ___ W9/12 Montclair State ................. 14-28 _____L9/19 St. John’s ............................... 35-7 ___ W9/26 at Trenton State ................44-10 ___ W10/3 W. Conn. State ....................31-9 ___ W 10/11 Hofstra ................................ 28-21 ___ W 10/17 at FDU-Madison ................ 37-0 ___ W 10/24 at glassboro State ..............28-9 ___ W11/8 Ramapo ................................. 41-3 ___ W 11/15 at Pace .................................29-36 _____L 11/22 F & M ................................. 40-28 ___ W*ECAC South Championship

1981 (9-1-0)Coach: ............................Walt HamelineCaptains: .......................... Dan Robinson ..........Bob Olsen, Don Edwards9/12 at Montclair St. ...................0-28 _____L9/19 Buffalo State ........................59-7 ___ W9/26 Iona ........................................62-7 ___ W10/3 Fordham ...............................39-0 ___ W 10/10 at Hofstra ........................... 35-14 ___ W 10/17 at U.S.M.M.A. ....................31-21 ___ W 10/24 at Pace .................................21-20 ___ W 10/31 at Seton Hall ........................45-7 ___ W11/7 Springfield ...........................16-10 ___ W 11/14 kean ......................................13-10 ___ W

1982 (8-1-1)Coach: ............................Walt HamelineCaptains: ...........................Bob Mackisey .....................Pete Demeropoulos9/11 Montclair State ................40-40 _____T9/17 St. John’s ...............................48-7 ___ W9/25 at Iona ..................................37-13 ___ W10/2 Univ. of D.C. .......................35-17 ___ W10/9 Hofstra ................................ 20-13 ___ W 10/16 U.S.M..M.A. ..........................17-0 ___ W 10/23 at New Haven .....................34-7 ___ W11/6 at Springfield ......................16-14 ___ W 11/13 at kean ..................................42-0 ___ W 11/20 St. Lawrence* ................... 34-43 _____L* NCAA Quarterfinal

1983 (8-2-1)Coach: ............................Walt HamelineCaptains: ..Sal D’Alessio, Steve Slocum9/1 at Montclair State. .......... 20-20 ___ T9/17 at St. John’s ........................29-35 ____L9/23 Trenton State .................... 28-21 __ W10/1 at Univ. of D.C. ................ 49-20 __ W10/8 at Hofstra ............................. 0-19 ____L 10/15 FDU-Madison .................. 44-25 __ W 10/22 at U.S.M.M.A. ..................... 21-0 __ W 10/29 at Fordham...........................56-7 __ W11/5 New York Tech ...................35-6 __ W 11/12 kean ........................................41-7 __ W 11/29 St. John’s ...............................48-7 __ W* ECAC Metro NY-NJ Championship

1978 (2-8-0)Coach: ...................................... Bill RussoCaptains: ................................Tony Santo kevin Murrell, .Jim Pieszchala9/16 Montclair State ....................6-16 _____L9/23 Hobart ....................................13-8 ___ W9/30 at C.W. Post ....................... 13-51 _____L10/7 Hofstra* ............................... 21-17 ___ W 10/14 at St. Lawrence ................. 12-35 _____L 10/21 Rochester .............................0-28 _____L 10/27 Seton Hall ...........................24-27 _____L11/4 at Springfield .................... 26-40 _____L11/11 at Fordham......................... 19-30 _____L11/18 U.S.M.M.A. .......................... 0-14 _____L* at giants Stadium

1979 (5-5-0)Coach: ...................................... Bill RussoCaptains: ......... John Mazanec, Jim Nix9/7 Iona ........................................28-0 ___ W9/13 at Montclair State .............. 9-21 _____L9/22 at Hobart .............................29-11 ___ W 9/29 Fordham* ............................ 18-17 ___ W10/6 Hofstra ................................ 14-33 _____L 10/13 Rochester ............................10-14 _____L 10/20 at Seton Hall .......................19-14 ___ W 10/27 at U.S.M.M.A. .................. 30-20 ___ W11/3 Springfield ............................ 7-32 _____L 11/10 at Lafayette ...........................3-21 _____L* at giants Stadium

1980 (8-2-0)Coach: ...................................... Bill RussoCaptains: .......Phil Thies, Dean Messeri9/12 Montclair State ..................12-10 ___ W9/20 U.S.M.M.A. ...........................14-7 ___ W9/26 at Iona ...................................27-0 ___ W10/4 Seton Hall .............................28-0 ___ W 10/18 Hofstra .................................38-17 ___ W 10/25 Pace ........................................45-0 ___ W11/1 at St. Lawrence ....................21-7 ___ W11/8 at Springfield ..................... 10-27 _____L 11/15 at Fordham.........................56-23 ___ W 11/22 at Ithaca* .............................13-41 _____L* NCAA Quarterfinal

RESULTS 1978-1989

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1990 (5-5-0)Coach: ............................Walt HamelineCaptains: ............................... Jack Scholz Lenny Sparrow, Frank Swart9/8 at Delaware Valley .......... 34-13 ___ W9/15 Ramapo ................................14-31 _____L9/22 Montclair State ................. 22-13 ___ W9/29 at Alfred ................................28-8 ___ W10/6 Newport News .................56-14 ___ W 10/13 Salisbury State .................. 23-16 ___ W 10/19 at glassboro State .............14-31 _____L 10/26 at C.W. Post ...................... 12-35 _____L11/3 Hofstra ..................................6-54 _____L11/9 at Wm. Paterson ...............12-15 _____L

1991 (5-5-0)Coach: ............................Walt HamelineCaptains: ............................... Jack Scholz ............Jeff Norton, greg Harris9/14 Delaware Valley ............... 40-30 ___ W9/21 at Ramapo ............................ 9-21 _____L 9/28 at Montclair St. .................26-14 ___ W10/5 at Newport News............. 19-32 _____L 10/12 Iona ......................................24-15 ___ W 10/19 at Salisbury State ..............38-31 ___ W 10/26 glassboro State ................. 21-28 _____L11/2 C.W. Post ........................... 26-13 ___ W11/9 at Albany State.................. 19-29 _____L 11/16 Wm. Paterson .................... 13-21 _____L

1992 (9-2-0)Coach: .........................Walt HamelineCaptains: ...Bryan Devone, Ryan Tobin9/12 at Delaware Valley ........... 12-0 __ W9/19 at Saint Francis(PA) .......18-21 ____L 9/25 at St. John’s+ ......................27-0 __ W10/3 Newport News ............... 20-17 __ W 10/10 at Iona+ .............................27-20 __ W 10/17 Marist+ ...............................42-7 __ W 10/24 at Rowan ..........................30-59 ____L 10/31 at C.W. Post+ ................. 28-26 __ W11/7 Pace+....................................48-6 __ W 11/14 Duquesne.............................31-6 __ W 11/21 Saint Francis (PA)* .........48-6 __ W+ Liberty Conference game

1993 (9-2-0)Coach: ............................Walt HamelineCaptains: ........................... Bryan Devone ...................................Ryan Tobin9/11 C.W. Post ........................... 27-21 ___ W9/18 St. John’s ...............................34-9 ___ W9/25 Central Conn. .................... 22-15 ___ W10/2 Iona ......................................23-30 _____L10/9 at Duquesne .......................27-24 ___ W 10/16 at Pace ................................. 47-10 ___ W 10/23 Saint Francis (PA) ............31-21 ___ W 10/30 at Marist ...............................22-6 ___ W11/6 at Monmouth .......................13-7 ___ W 11/13 at San Diego .......................14-44 _____L 11/20 at Iona* .................................32-0 ___ W* ECAC-IFC Division I-AA Bowl

1994 (6-5-0)Coach: ............................Walt HamelineCaptains: .................................. Jason Cue Anthony Harper, William Snell9/9 at Springfield ....................... 7-33 _____L9/17 at C.W. Post ....................... 17-21 _____L 9/24 Marist ....................................30-8 ___ W10/1 Monmouth .........................14-22 _____L10/8 San Diego ............................35-45 _____L 10/15 Robert Morris ................... 38-21 ___ W 10/22 at Iona .................................39-22 ___ W 10/29 at Central Conn. ............... 28-21 ___ W11/5 Saint Peter’s .........................42-3 ___ W 11/12 at Saint Francis (PA) ........35-13 ___ W 11/19 at St. John’s* ...................... 14-34 _____L* ECAC-IFC Division I-AA Bowl

1995 (8-2-0)Coach: ............................Walt HamelineCaptains: .............................Vincent Fyfe ............................kito Lockwood9/16 Stony Brook .......................28-27 ___ W9/23 Towson State .................... 23-15 ___ W9/29 at Saint Peter’s ................. 28-24 ___ W10/7 Saint Francis (PA) ........... 38-21 ___ W 10/14 at Robert Morris ...............16-18 _____L 10/21 Iona ........................................42-0 ___ W10/28 Central Conn. ................... 40-35 ___ W11/4 at Monmouth ....................21-20 ___ W11/11 at San Diego ........................ 21-17 ___ W11/18 at Duquesne* ....................44-20 _____L* ECAC-IFC Division I-AA Bowl

2002 (7-4-0; 4-3 NeC)Coach: ............................Walt HamelineCaptains: ........... Jeremy Balina, Ryan ......Castellani, John Harrison9/7 at La Salle .............................42-7 ___ W9/14 Iona ........................................34-0 ___ W9/21 Stony Brook* ......................17-14 ___ W 9/28 at Marist .............................. 16-31 _____L10/5 at Albany* .......................... 14-35 _____L 10/12 Robert Morris* ...................29-0 ___ W 10/19 at Saint Francis (PA)* ........ 7-0 ___ W 10/26 Monmouth* ........................... 7-6 ___ W11/2 at Sacred Heart* ......... 7-10 (ot) _____L11/9 at Central Conn.* ............. 17-24 _____L 11/16 at Jacksonville .....................42-7 ___ W* - Northeast Conference game

2003 (6-5-0; 3-4 NeC)Coach: ............................Walt HamelineCaptains: Franklin Bright, Chris Davis, ..............................Tim Heaney 9/6 La Sal le .............................. 10-6 ___ W9/13 at Iona ................................. 34-17 ___ W 9/20 at Stony Brook* ................ 21-28 ____ L9/27 Marist .................................. 13-24 ____ L10/4 Central Conn.* ................. 39-16 ___ W 10/11 at Monmouth* ....................0-24 ____ L 10/18 at Siena ..................................34-6 ___ W 10/25 at Robert Morris* ............ 28-31 ____ L11/1 Albany* .................................7-28 ____ L11/8 Saint Francis (PA)* ............21-7 ___ W 11/15 Sacred Heart* ....................24-16 ___ W* - Northeast Conference game

2004 (6-5-0; 3-4 NeC)Coach: ............................Walt HamelineCaptains: ................... Terek Henderson ....................... Dan Emanuele 9/4 at La Sal le ................... 35-28 ___ W9/11 at Marist ............................. 28-13 ___ W9/18 Stony Brook* ......................21-13 ___ W9/25 at Central Conn.* 21-28 (ot) _____L10/2 at Sacred Heart* 24-30 (2ot) ___ L 10/9 Monmouth*....................7-14 ____ L 10/16 Iona ...................................... 27-14 ___ W 10/23 Robert Morris* ................. 20-17 ___ W 10/30 at Albany* ..........................27-35 ____ L11/6 at Saint Francis (PA)* .....17-14 ___ W 11/13 at San Diego ....................... 14-35 ____ L* - Northeast Conference game

2005 (6-5-0; 3-4 NeC)Coach: ............................Walt HamelineCaptains: John Sciarra, Craig Romano Shaun grover, Aaron Robinson9/3 La Salle ................................ 41-27 ___ W9/10 at Iona ................................... 14-0 ___ W9/15 at Saint Peter’s ................52-25 __ W 9/24 Marist ................................ 21-38 ____L10/1 Sacred Heart*................. 26-21 _ W10/8 at Robert Morris* ..........30-38 ____L 10/15 at Monmouth* ............... 26-20 __ W 10/22 Central Conn.* .............34-38 ____L 10/29 Albany* ............................. 10-38 ___ L11/5 at Stony Brook* .............. 10-28 ___ L 11/12 Saint Francis (PA)* ....... 23-21 __ W* - Northeast Conference game

2006 (4-7-0; 0-7 NeC) Coach: ............................Walt HamelineCaptains: Warren Barnett, Bryan Brand, Dan Leary 8/31 at La Salle ........................... 38-15 __ W9/9 Iona ...........................................7-3 __ W9/16 at Marist ............................... 38-7 __ W 9/23 Saint Peter’s .........................34-0 __ W 9/30 Sacred Heart* .................... 17-25 ____L10/7 Robert Morris* ..................10-14 ____L 10/14 Monmouth* .........................7-28 ____L 10/21 at Central Conn.* ............6-27 ____L 10/28 at Albany* ............................0-34 ____L

11/4 Stony Brook* .......................9-45 ____L11/11 at Saint Francis (PA)* .... 14-35 ____L* - Northeast Conference game

2007 (7-4-0; 3-3 NeC) Coach: ............................Walt HamelineCaptains: .......................... Jeremy Spinks8/31 at Western Connecticut ..20-7 ___ W9/8 at Iona ......................... 14-17 (ot) _____L9/15 Marist ..................................24-14 ___ W 9/29 Sacred Heart* .....................18-15 ___ W10/6 at Robert Morris* ............ 20-13 ___ W 10/13 at Monmouth* ..................45-16 ___ W 10/20 Central Conn.* ................ 13-21 _____L 10/27 Albany* ...............................10-24 _____L11/3 La Salle ..................................28-0 ___ W 11/10 Saint Francis (PA)* .........20-23 _____L 11/17 at Jacksonville ................... 41-27 ___ W* - Northeast Conference game

1996 (5-5-0; 2-2 NeC)Coach: ............................Walt HamelineCaptains: ........................... Jason Miletic, ........ Mark Pryce, Bill Sommers9/14 at Iona ...................................27-0 ___ W9/21 C.W. Post .............................6-24 _____L9/28 Marist ..................................27-28 _____L10/5 at Saint Francis (PA)* ......24-6 ___ W 10/12 Monmouth* ....................... 10-23 _____L 10/19 Saint Peter’s ........................41-12 ___ W 10/26 at Cent. Conn. State* ......41-49 _____L11/2 Robert Morris* .................38-35 ___ W11/9 at Stony Brook ..................27-20 ___ W 11/16 at Towson State ................. 11-35 _____L* - Northeast Conference game

1997 (6-4-0; 2-2 NeC)Coach: ............................Walt HamelineCaptains: ......Ryan Linder, Rick Sarille9/13 Iona ........................................33-0 ___ W 9/20 C.W. Post ............................ 13-12 ___ W9/27 Saint Francis (PA)* ...........42-6 ___ W10/4 at Robert Morris* .............. 9-21 _____L 10/11 at Saint Peter’s ..................42-14 ___ W 10/18 Central Conn.* .................34-23 ___ W 10/25 at Marist ............................... 0-21 _____L11/1 Stony Brook ......................... 10-0 ___ W11/8 at Monmouth* .....................7-51 _____L 11/15 at San Diego ...................... 29-52 _____L

1998 (7-3-0; 3-2 NeC)Coach: ............................Walt HamelineCaptains: ............................... Rick Sarille ....... Jason Scholz, Chad Moran9/12 San Diego ........................... 30-42 _____L9/19 at Sacred Heart ...................40-8 ___ W9/26 at Saint Francis(PA)* .....45-14 ___ W10/3 Robert Morris* ................. 17-42 _____L 10/10 Saint Peter’s .........................34-7 ___ W 10/17 at Central Conn.* .............. 21-17 ___ W 10/24 Marist ...................................17-14 ___ W 10/31 at Stony Brook ...................14-13 ___ W11/7 Monmouth* ...................... 20-48 _____L 11/15 at Jacksonville .................. 62-44 ___ W* - Northeast Conference game

1999 (5-5-0; 5-2 NeC)Coach: ............................Walt HamelineCaptains: ............................... Rick Sarille ______Brian Russo, greg Slater9/11 at Stony Brook* ................24-12 ___ W9/18 Sacred Heart* ......................33-0 ___ W 9/25 St. Francis (PA)* .............. 45-13 ___ W10/2 at Robert Morris* ............ 21-23 _____L10/9 Albany* ................................21-37 _____L 10/16 Central Conn.* ................. 35-16 ___ W 10/23 at Marist ............................. 17-20 _____L 10/30 at Cornell .............................14-31 _____L11/6 at Monmouth* .................... 35-3 ___ W 11/13 at San Diego ........................ 12-31 _____L* - Northeast Conference game

2000 (6-5-0; 6-2 NeC)Coach: ............................Walt HamelineCaptains: .........Brian Russo, Jason Bain9/9 Monmouth* ..........................14-7 ___ W9/16 georgetown ....................... 21-28 _____L 9/23 at Albany* ..........................38-30 ___ W 9/30 Marist .................................. 31-34 _____L10/7 Stony Brook* .......................35-9 ___ W 10/14 at Central Conn.* ...............24-7 ___ W 10/21 at Saint Francis (PA)* ......35-6 ___ W 10/28 Robert Morris* .........31-38 (ot) _____L11/4 St. John’s* ............................. 35-3 ___ W11/11 at Jacksonville ................... 22-31 _____L 11/18 at Sacred Heart* .............. 20-22 _____L* - Northeast Conference game

2001 (3-6-0; 3-5 NeC)Coach: ............................Walt HamelineCaptains: Daryn Plummer, Mike Steed9/8 at Monmouth* .................. 15-23 _____L9/15 at georgetown ...........Canceled 9/22 Albany* ...............................30-35 _____L 9/29 at St. John’s* ........................34-7 ___ W10/6 at Stony Brook* ................30-52 _____L 10/13 Central Conn.* .........24-17 (ot) ___ W 10/20 Saint Francis (PA)* ........... 38-7 ___ W 10/27 at Robert Morris* ........... 30-49 _____L11/3 Sacred Heart* ................... 24-45 _____L 11/10 at San Diego .......................24-41 _____L* - Northeast Conference game

RESULTS 1990-20142008 (3-8-0; 1-6 NeC) Coach: .........................Walt HamelineCaptains: .......................... Jeremy Spinks9/5 at Stonehill ..........................13-14 _____L9/13 Iona ..................................... 45-28 ___ W9/19 at Marist ..............................21-14 ___ W9/27 Bryant ..................................14-24 _____L10/4 at Central Conn.* ............. 10-35 _____L 10/11 Monmouth* ........................ 17-31 _____L 10/18 at Saint Francis (PA)* ..... 17-13 ___ W 10/25 Robert Morris* ................... 3-35 _____L 10/31 at Sacred Heart* .............. 20-42 _____L11/8 Duquesne* ........................... 0-14 _____L 11/15 at Albany* ...........................11-30 _____L* - Northeast Conference game

2009 (6-5-0; 5-3 NeC) Coach: .........................Walt HamelineCaptains: .................... (game Captains)9/5 Stonehill ....................... 42-45 ____ L9/9 at SUNY-Maritime .........41-10 ___ W9/19 at North Dakota State ...28-59 _____L 9/26 Saint Francis (PA)*... 56-48 (3ot) W10/3 at Bryant* .............................2-6 _____L 10/10 at Monmouth* ................27-24 ___ W 10/24 Sacred Heart* ................ 49-28 ___ W 10/31 at Duquesne*....................23-17 ___ W11/7 Central Conn.* ...............32-27 ___ W 11/14 at Robert Morris* ...........10-37 _____L 11/21 Albany* .............................28-41 _____L* - Northeast Conference game

2010 (5-6-0; 3-5 NeC) Coach: .........................Walt HamelineCaptains: .................... (game Captains)9/11 at Assumption .................9-24 ____ L9/18 Cornell ...................................41-7 ___ W9/25 robert Morris*................9-30 ____ L10/2 Bryant* ............................ 29-21 ___ W10/9 at Georgetown ............... 22-16 ___ W10/16 at Saint francis (PA)* . 22-14 ___ W10/23 at duquesne* ................. 21-20 ____ L10/30 at Central Conn.* .........20-38 ____ L11/6 Monmouth* ................... 31-20 ___ W11/13 at Albany* ....................... 14-24 ____ L11/20 at Sacred Heart* ............22-38 ____ L* - Northeast Conference Game

2011 (4-7-0; 4-4 NeC) Coach: .........................Walt HamelineCaptains: Jeremiah Brown, Nick Doscher Derrick Forrest, Dominique Williams9/3 Saint francis (PA)* ......38-28 ___ W9/10 at Richmond ........................ 6-21 _____L9/17 Central Conn.* ................ 24-28 _____L9/24 at Bryant*........................28-30 ____ L10/1 at Cornell ........................... 7-31 ____ L10/8 Georgetown.................... 10-24 ____ L10/22 at duquesne* ..................21-37 ____ L10/29 Albany* .............................0-24 ____ L11/5 Sacred Heart* .................27-21 ___ W11/12 at robert Morris* ..........38-17 ___ W11/19 at Monmouth* .............. 44-29 ___ W* - Northeast Conference Game

2012 (9-4-0; 7-1 NeC)Coach: ..............................Walt HamlineCaptains: Nick Doscher, Pat O’Connor C.O Prime, Dominique Williams8/31 at FAU ...................................3-7 ____L9/9 at georgetown ................ 10-13 ____L9/15 Monmouth* ......................17-38 ____L9/22 at Central Conn* ............. 31-13 __ W9/29 Bryant*.............................. .31-21 __ W10/6 at Sacred Heart* ................12-3 __ W10/20 at Saint Francis (PA)* .. 31-24 __ W10/27 Robert Morris* ................23-13 __ W11/3 at Albany* ..........................30-0 __ W11/10 Holy Cross ....................... 31-30 __ W11/17 Duquesne* ........................23-17 __ W11/24 Colgate^ ............................ 31-20 __ W12/1 at Eastern Washington^^ 29-19 ___L* - Northeast Conference game^ - NCAA First Round^^ - NCAA Second Round

2013 (3-8, 2-5 NeC)Coach: ..............................Walt HamlineCaptains: Jarrett, Dieudonne, David Fredrickson, Dominique Williams, Yamar Ortiz8/31 geaorgetown. .................. 28-21 __ W9/6 Merrimack ......................41-42 ____L9/14 at Syracuse .........................0-54 ____L9/22 at Delaware ........................9-49 ____L9/28 Bryant*..............................28-47 ____L10/5 at Sacred Heart* ................12-3 __ W10/12 at Duquesne*.....................7-34 ____L10/26 Robert Morris* ................ 13-17 ____L11//2 Central Conn* ................ 17-52 ____L11/9 Monmouth .........................6-23 ____L11/15 at Saint Francis U* ...........10-7 __ W* - Northeast Conference game

2014 (7-4, 5-1 , NeC)Coach: ..............................Walt HamlineCaptains: Jarrett, Dieudonne, David Fredrickson, A.J. Firestone, Max Wassel8/30 georgetown. .......................21-3 __ W9/6 at FIU .................................3-34 ____L9/13 at Monmouth ...................16-21 ____L9/27 at Lafayette ......................23-35 ____L10/4 Alderson Broaddus ..........26-0 __ W10/11 Saint Francis U* ..46-39 (2ot) __ W10/25 at Central Conn.* ...........20-10 __ W11/1 Sacred Heart*.................... 7-23 ____L11/8 Robert Morris* .................20-0 __ W11/15 Duquesne* ........................23-13 __ W11/22 at Bryant* .........................23-20 __ W* - Northeast Conference game

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The Wagner College strength and conditioning program is as important as any other vital function of the athletic department. It is a key component in the development of the student-athlete, focusing on improving athletic performance and physical capabilities. The Wagner College athletics department formally dedicated the modern, fully-functional 3,076 square foot Dr. gregory P. knapp ‘66 H’00 Strength Room in the Spiro Sports Center in December, 2009

The realization of this significant undertaking was performed thanks to the generosity of many people, chief among them Dr. Thomas g. Moles ’65 H’00, a lifetime member of the Wagner College Board of Trustees and former Seahawk football player who made a major gift towards the project in the name of his good friend, the late gregory knapp ’66 H’00. knapp, who passed away in July, was also a lifetime member of the Wagner College Board of Trustees and a former

Seahawk football letterwinner. “I’d like to thank Tom Moles, a long-time friend of Wager College and our athletic department, as well as the many other donors whose generosity in greg knapp’s name made the installation

of this center possible,” said Wagner College Athletic Director/Head football coach Walt Hameline. “The gregory P. knapp ‘65 Strength Room is a tremendous addition to our athletic program and will benefit countless student-athletes in the coming years. “This facility will also greatly benefit the general student body as this will free up our current strength center for their use,” Hameline continued. “The addition of the gregory P. knapp ‘65 Strength Room is truly a win-win situation for the entire Wagner College community.”

Seahawk athletes train in the facility under the guidance of Brandon Beach who oversees the weight training efforts of the the burgeoning 20 varsity sports sponsored at Wagner College.

Brian Tracz became Wagner’s strength and conditioning director in May, 2014 following a one-year stint on the strength staff at Elon University. At Wagner, Tracz oversees the day-to-day supervision of a five-person staff in support of Wagner’s 20-sport athletic program in addition to serving as the head strength & conditioning director for the Seahawk football program.

“We’re very excited to welcome Brian and have him direct our strength and conditioning efforts,” said Wagner Athletic Director/Head Football Coach Walt Hameline. “Brian has a proven track record of improving the strength and overall fitness levels of student-athletes while combining a positive and high-energy approach.”

Tracz arrives at Wagner following a one-year stint on the strength staff at Elon University. Prior to his arrival at Elon, Tracz served as director of human performance at New Mexico Military Institute where e coordinated and implemented strength and conditioning programs for the football, basketball, baseball, volleyball, cross country, golf, tennis and track and field squads. His time at New Mexico Military Institute followed a five-year tenure at The Citadel, where he assisted nine varsity teams with program implementation, gaining experience with student-athletes in the sports of wrestling, baseball, football, track and field and basketball.

Tracz also earned experience as a five-month intern at Fordham University where he assisted with the Rams’ football and basketball strength & conditioning programs. A 2008 graduate of Fordham, Tracz earned a bachelor’s degree in business administration with a concentration in finance. While at Fordham, Tracz was a two-year letter-winner as a defensive lineman after transferring from Indiana University. His play helped Fordham to earn the 2007 Patriot League title and a berth in the FCS Playoffs. Tracz was awarded his master’s degree in health, exercise and sport science from The Citadel in 2011.

Brian Tracz - Strength & Conditioning Director

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On Thursday, June 4, 2015, Wagner College honored long-time head football coach and athletic director Walt Hameline with a tribute dinner in honor of his 34-year Seahawk head coaching career, with all proceeds benefitting the Wagner College Stadium Expansion Project.

This event also kicked off Reunion Weekend, which included the annual Joe Jilts Memorial Golf Outing, in honor of Wagner’s beloved longtime football equipment manager. This year’s Joe Jilts outing was held on Friday, June 5 at the La Tourette Golf Course here on Staten Island. “Wagner College has been my life – my second family,” said Hameline., who was named the 2014 Staten Island Advance Sportsman of the Year. “The number of people I’ve met and the many relationships that

we’ve formed has been unbelievable. I’m so fortunate to have had so much great support over all of these years. I’ve always believed that you’re only as good as the people around you. When you love what you do, and you have so much great support, it’s easy to get out of bed and come here be a part of so many great things and the joy of it all.” Following opening remarks from Dr. Richard Guarasci, Wagner College President, and Dr. Warren Procci, Chairman of the Board of Trustees, Staten Island Deputy Borough President Edward Burke delivered a proclamation, announcing June 4, 2015 as “Walt Hameline Day.” More than 300 guests attended the dinner, which was emceed by former Wagner head basketball coach Tim Capstraw (‘82, current Brooklyn Nets’ announcer), which was highlighted by a roast. The roastmasters included former New York Giant quarterback Phil Simms (current CBS analyst), former Wagner head men’s basketball coach Dereck Whittenburg, former Seahawk football player and assistant coach Tom Masella (‘81, Current UMass defensive coordinator), and captain of the 1987 National Championship Team Rich Negrin (‘88, current city of Philadelphia Deputy Mayor for Administration & Coordination and Managing Director).

Having served in the dual capacity of head football coach and athletic director since 1981, Hameline announced in November that he was stepping down as head football coach while continuing as athletic director.

Hameline’s career coaching highlights include leading the Seahawks to the 1987 Division III National Championship, two Northeast Conference (NEC) titles and five ECAC Championships. On November 24, 2012,

As part of the #HamelineWeek lead up to the tribute dinner, images of Hameline were emblazoned on

Dr. Warren Procci and Dr. Richard Guarasci

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Wagner became the first NEC team to ever win a game in the FCS Playoffs when the Green & White defeated Patriot League Champion Colgate, 31-24.

The 2014 campaign marked the 24th winning season that the Green & White have enjoyed under Hameline. All told, Hameline, who coached more than 100 All-Americans and nearly 100 All-NEC players during his tenure, guided Wagner to 28 seasons with .500 or better records, while amassing an all-time record of 223-139-2 (.615). At the conclusion of the 2014 season, those 223 victories ranked fifth among active head Football Championship Subdivision (FCS) head coaches.

In a career spanning four decades, Hameline has mentored a wealth of assistant coaches who later went on to make their own marks in the coaching profession, including Dan Mullen, head coach of 2015 Orange Bowl participant Mississippi St., Patrick Graham, linebackers coach for the Super Bowl Champion New England Patriots, Andrew Dees, assistant offensive line coach for the San Diego Chargers, and Lou Anarumo, defensive backs coach for the Miami Dolphins. In addition to Mullen, there are four other current college head coaches and 45 assistants who worked under Hameline on the Wagner sidelines that remain in the profession.

Through the years, a host of student-athletes recruited and coached by Hameline have gone onto professional playing careers. Currently, Julian Stanford and Dominique Williams are members of the NFL’s Detroit Lions and Minnesota Vikings, respectively, while C.O. Prime plays for the Hamilton Tiger-Cats of the CFL.

“Walt Hameline represents the best of what Wagner is all about - high achievement, integrity and hard work. He has been an excellent teacher, mentor and leader, and one of the truly great influences on the development and history of Wagner College. Walt is a Wagner treasure and I am elated that he is continuing as athletics director to leave his indelible mark of character and commitment on this special place.”

Dr. Richard Guarasci - Wagner College President

Tim Capstraw

Phil Simms

Dereck Whittenburg

Tom Masella

Richard NegrinNEC Commissioner Noreen Morris and Walt Hameline

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