From the Blind Side

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November 11, 2015

DOVER, Del. - On Monday evening, the Wesley College community and the Wesley College football program lost a legend. Former head coach and Wesley Athletics Hall of Fame inductee Bob Andrus passed away on Monday evening.

The Wolverines' former head coach was an instrumental figure in the college's transition from junior college to NCAA Division III member, and helped to bring a new era to Wesley football and Wesley athletics. He built the foundation for the Wolverines' current success.

In 1967 Bob was hired as the head football coach at Wesley College and won the Tri-State Conference championship his first two seasons. In 1970, the Wolverines appeared in the Sterling Silver Bowl in Hutchison, Kansas where the squad ended the season as the second ranked Junior College football team in the nation. That year he also won his first Coastal Conference championship. Bob's team won again in 1976. Bob was named Coastal Conference "Coach of the Year" in 1970 & 1976 and was three-time head coach of the Coastal Conference All-Star game. He coached until 1987, a tenure of 21 years.

"Coach Andrus meant so much to so many, especially our Wesley football Alumni. He loved Wesley College and he loved his players," said Athletic Director and Head Football Coach Mike Drass. "He had great success as our coach and Wesley College will dearly miss him and what he stood for."

Even after leaving Wesley, Coach Andrus was a presence on campus and in the community. His impact on the team was felt at games, campus events, and alumni outings. "It was an honor to have Coach Andrus at our games and our golf outing alumni event, he was and always will be a special part of our football program," said Drass.

A viewing for Coach Andrus will be held on Saturday from 3:00-4:00 p.m. at Torbert Funeral Home at 1145 East Lebanon Road, Dover, Del. with a service immediately following. In the place of flowers, the family asks that those in attendance consider donations in Andrus' name to the Delaware Veterans Home in Milford, Del.

 

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Williamson College of the Trades
It’s Not too Late to Help Williamson Machinists Help Homeless Veterans!

In a fairly new Williamson holiday tradition, machine tool technology students are collecting donations of food and personal items to give to homeless veterans staying at the Philadelphia Veterans Comfort House so they can have a nice Christmas.

Donations are requested to be dropped off from 7-8 p.m. in the dining room during Wing Night on Thursday, December 10. Later that evening, starting at 8:30 p.m., you can enjoy Wing Bowl XVI in the Restall Sports Center. Donations can also be dropped off in the dining room during school hours. The last day donations will be accepted is December 18.

The collection is being lead by Nick DiGati 1W6 with help from Vince Maturo 1W6 and Ray Drulik 1W8. Nick was handed the leadership from Dan Deaver 1W5 who got it from Zach McCrea 1W4, who started the program. Next year the program will be lead by Ray Drulik. The hope is that every Christmas for many years to come, a machine tool technology senior will lead the program and pass the leadership on to one of his underclassmen.

For a list of “Wish List” items the Veterans Comfort House is asking for go to this link: http://www.phillyveteranshouse.com/Daily%20Operations%20Wis…

For for information on how you can help, contact Nick at ndigati16@williamson.edu.

The Comfort House has been helping veterans from Pennsylvania since 1994 and has been helping homeless veterans since 2010. For more information on the Comfort House, visit their website http://ww.

 

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Six Mechanic Football Players Named to 1st Team All Seaboard Conference List
Football - Mon, Dec. 7, 2015

Coming off a season that gave them their highest winning percentage since 1983 (6-2 overall record), it only figured that several of Williamson's football players would receive recognition when the 2015 All Seaboard Conference team was announced. That turned out to be true and then some as Williamson ended up with six 1st team selections as well as an additional seven 2nd team selections when the league released the 2015 All Seaboard Conference team on Friday.

Williamson had four 1st team selections on offense with another two 1st team selections on defense. As far as 2nd team selections go, Williamson had four on offense and three on defense.

Leading the way with 1st team selections on defense were seniors Nick DiGati, Michael Vega(SR/Harve De Grace, MD) and Samir Inge (SR/Camden, NJ) along with junior Raequan Norman. DiGatii lead the team in tackles with 56, including seven for loss. He also had two sacks and two passes defended. Vega had 47 tackles, including thirteen for loss, a sack, three forced fumbles and two fumble recoveries. Inge had 25 tackles, three interceptions, three pass break-ups and a forced fumble. Norman led the USCAA in tackles for loss with 14.5 to go along with his 54 tackles. He also had seven sacks and an interception.

DiGati, Vega and Norman are all repeat 1st team selections from 2014.

Williamson's two 1st team selections on offense were both offensive linemen-not surprising considering the Mechanics more than doubled their points from a year ago while nearly doubling their total offense as well. Junior guard Jim Guilin as well as center Dominic Marascio(JR/Springfield, PA) both were key components in the offensive turnaround and both were named 1st team selections. Marascio was a 1st team selection in 2014 while Guilin was a 2nd team selection.

Running backs Rob Murphy (JR/Springfield, PA) and Andrew Hicks (FR/Dear, DE) along with wide receiver Justin Venditti (JR/Clifton Hights, PA) and all-purpose player Rakeim Woodland(JR/Bear, DE) all were named 2nd team offensive selections.

Senior linebacker Matt Sinex along with defensive end Seamus Meekes and defensive back Mike O'Chuida all were named 2nd team defensive selections.

Williamson finished with its first winning season since 1996 as well as the highest winning percentage of a Williamson football team (.750) since 1983.

 

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December 16, 2015

SALEM, Va. - On Wednesday night, the nation confirmed something that those in and around the Wesley College community knew all season. The Wolverines' quarterback Joe Callahan received the coveted Gagliardi Trophy, recognizing him as the nation's top football student-athlete at the NCAA Division III level.

"To win the Gagliardi Trophy is the greatest honor in small college football and there is no one in the country more deserving than Joe Callahan," said Wesley Football Head Coach Mike Drass. "I'm so proud of Joe for this accomplishment, and so excited for the Wesley College football program."

Callahan joins an elite fraternity of Gagliardi winners after posting an eye-popping stat line this season. The Absecon, N.J. native broke the NCAA Division III single-season record for passing yards and became the first quarterback in Division III history to throw for more than 5,000 yards in a season (5,063). Callahan threw for 55 touchdowns, the second-most in a season by a Division III quarterback. He joins NCAA Division I affiliate University of Hawaii's Colt Brennan as the only two student-athletes to ever throw for 5,000 yards and 55 touchdowns in a single season.

Joe Callahan led the Wolverines to an 11-2 record and guided the Navy and White to their 11th straight NCAA Tournament appearance and their seventh straight NCAA Quarterfinal berth. He was the signal-caller for the nation's top offense, leading Wesley to a whopping 592.2 yards of offense per game. He was personally responsible for the most points of any Division III student-athlete, contributing 28.8 points per game.

He led the nation in seven major offensive categories: passing touchdowns, passing yards, passing yards per game, points responsible for, points responsible for per game, total offense and yards per pass attempt. He also finished among top five in passing efficiency. completion percentage, and completions per game.

Not only have his on-field accomplishments been tremendous, but he was also named a CoSIDA Academic All-American, selected to the first team. He has maintained a 3.42 cumulative GPA in the exercise science program at Wesley College. Callahan is also an active volunteer in the Wesley College and Greater Dover community. He has participated in many charitable organizations and events including the Muscle Movement Foundation, the Lower Delaware Boys and Girls Club Alcohol Awareness Day, the Read Across America program, as well as the 'Cougars for a Cause' 5k in conjunction with the Campus Community School in Dover.

"It's not often that you have a First-Team All-American on the field that is also a First-Team All-American in the classroom," said Drass, "But that's what we have in Joe. It's been a privelege to coach him during his time at Wesley."

Joe Callahan becomes the second Wolverine to win the award. Rocky Myers earned the honor after the 2004 campaign and remains the only defensive player to ever win the prestigious award. The quarterback was humble and grateful in his acceptance speech, thanking everyone he could think of - his family, his coaches, his teammates and many more who had an impact in his outstanding football career.

Accompanying the quarterback in Salem to accept the award were his parents Joe and Judy Callahan, his sister Susan, his girlfiend Carolyn Rossetti, coaches Mike Drass, Chip Knapp, and Steve Azzanesi, as well as Wesley College President Robert Clark.

 

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2015 All-USCAA Football Team Honorees

DiGati, Vega, Guilin Earn First Team All-USCAA Honors
Football - Thu, Dec. 17, 2015 at 11:20 AM

The highlights from the successful football campaign continue to pour in as seniors Nick DiGati and Michael Vega (SR/Harve De Grace, MD) along with junior Jim Guilin received national recognition of the highest sorts by being named to the 2015 All USCAA First Team squad. Senior Samir Inge (SR/Camden, NJ) and junior Dominic Marascio (JR/Springfield, PA) received Second Team honors while juniors Justin Venditti (JR/Clifton Hights, PA) and Raequan Norman earned Honorable Mention status.

A dominating defensive lineman who was a First Team All USCAA selection in 2014, Vega was third on Williamson in tackles in 2015 with 47 and finished second in the nation with 13.5 tackles for loss, despite being constantly double-teamed. He led the nation in tackles for loss in 2014 and earns the distinction of being the first Williamson football player to earn All USCAA First Team honors twice in his career.

A Second Team selection in 2014, DiGati closed out his career with a bang as he led Williamson in tackles with 56, including seven tackles for loss. He also had two sacks and two passes defended from his inside linebacker position.

A massive presence on the field at 6'4" tall and weighing 300 pounds, Guilin came into his own this year as one of the top guards in the nation. His outstanding play allowed Williamson to score almost twice as many points as in 2014 while more than doubling their rushing yards in the process.

Marascio was a First Team selection as a freshman last year. In addition to being a two-time All USCAA selection, he is a 2-time First Team Seaboard Conference selection as well.

This was the first year of football for Inge after exclusively playing basketball his first two years at Williamson. He had twenty-five tackles as well as three interceptions and three passes defended as one of the team's starting cornerbacks.

Norman was a First Team All USCAA selection in 2014. He led the nation in tackles for loss in 2015 with 14.5 while finishing with 54 tackles and seven sacks in eight games for the Mechanics.

Venditti was a starting cornerback in 2014 for Williamson before making a big transition to wide receiver this season. What a transition it was as he led the team in receptions with 19 for 299 yards (15.7 yd./rec.) as well as in points scored with 30.

Williamson finished the 2015 season with a 6-2 overall record. It was the first winning football season for the college since 1996 and the highest winning percentage for a Williamson football team since 1983.

 

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Williamson College of the Trades
Machinists Provide Nice Christmas for Some Homeless Veterans.
December 17 at 5:37am ·

Some homeless veterans staying at the Philadelphia Veterans Comfort House are going to have a much nicer Christmas thanks to some machine tool technology students who collected a large amount of household items and food for them.

Brigid Gallagher, executive director/mental health director, of the Veterans House, picked up the car-load of items Wednesday with assistance from Nick DiGati 1W6, who headed up the collection, and Ray Drulik 1W8. Vince Maturo 1W6 also helped with the collection.

Assisting the students with the collection were Joan DiPrimio, administrative assistant, program services, and Helene Montone, R.N., director of health services.

Brigid’s Williamson visit began with the group meeting with President Michael Rounds in his office.

Collecting items for the homeless veterans is a new Williamson holiday tradition started by machine tool technology students. Nick was handed the leadership from Dan Deaver 1W5 who got it from Zach McCrea 1W4, who started the program. Next year the program will be lead by Ray. The hope is that every Christmas for many years to come, a machine tool technology student will lead the program and pass the leadership on to one of his underclassmen.

The Comfort House has been helping veterans from Pennsylvania since 1994 and has been helping homeless veterans since 2010. For more information on the Comfort House, visit their website http://www.phillyveteranshouse.com/

 

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Merry Christmas From All of Us in the Williamson Athletic Department

On behalf of all our coaches, staff and student-athletes, I wanted to take this time to wish you all a very Merry Christmas from the Williamson athletic department. It is my hope and prayer that despite the business of the season that you will take time to ponder that the Lord of the universe chose to come down in human form knowing that he would eventually be crucified on a cross for our sins. THAT is how much Jesus loves each one of us and desires a personal relationship with each one of us. He took the place of our sins so that we could be made right with God.

As you gaze upon the manger this Christmas, I hope and pray that you realize that Jesus had YOU on his mind. He is the greatest gift ever given. We are told from the famous Christmas hymn O Little Town of Bethlehem that "where meek souls will receive him still, the dear Christ enters in". My hope is that if you have not done so already, you will consider allowing Jesus to enter your life this Christmas.

God bless you all,

Dale H. Plummer

Athletic Director/Sports Center Manager

 

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Williamson College of the Trades
Day 2 of Service Week kicks off with some highlights from last night's Real Men Read Event at Alfred G. Waters Middle School in Middletown, DE. The event featured a variety of speakers and events designed to spark an interest in reading. ‪#‎williamsonserves‬


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I.V. Club Welcomes 14 New Members
Fourteen members of the Class of 1W6 were inducted into the prestigious I.V. Club on April 5 in a ceremony in the Clara Schrenk Memorial Chapel.

The inductees are: Sean Connolly, power plant technology; Nicholas DiGati, machine tool technology; Michael Edwards, power plant technology; Daniel Egan, construction technology-carpentry; Jared Fersch, construction technology-carpentry; Emerson Fetterolf, power plant technology; Patrick Murphy, power plant technology; Dominic Ortiz, construction technology-masonry; Jared Pendleton, construction technology-masonry; Nicholas Rose, power plant technology; Keron Tull, paint and coatings technology; Philip Vecchiolli, construction technology-carpentry; Michel Vega, construction technology-masonry; and Alexander Wilwert, construction technology-carpentry.

Many I.V. Club members were on hand to participate in the induction ceremony and to watch the numbers of their prestigious club grow, along with families of the inductees, trustees, faculty and staff, and alumni.

After the processional and invocation by Chaplain Mark Specht 7W7, the crowd was welcomed by Samuel Wrightson, vice president of education, who said there are currently 228 members of the I.V. Club. Speaking to the inductees, he said “You are being inducted into extremely good company. A group of men who demonstrate the quality of leadership and Williamson’s core values.”

He added, “Just as a Marine is always a Marine, you will be the newest members of the I.V. Club and you will always be I.V. Club members.”

Next, club member Kevin Hatch 0W8, read “The Man in the Glass,” a poem about personal integrity; Brett Wolski 9W6 spoke on “The Past”; Brandon Gain 1W4 then spoke on “The Present”; and President Michael Rounds spoke on “The Charge for the Future.”

Rounds said, “You are charged with protecting this institution and the Deed of Trust. Your charge is to lead the way.”

Then Matthew Toy 1W5 lead the induction ceremony. While holding a copy of Isaiah Williamson’s Deed of Trust, each inductee had a club pin fastened to his jacket by a club member.

The ceremony closed with the singing of the alma mater and Rev. Specht giving the benediction and then everyone went to the dining room to enjoy a buffet dinner prepared by Tim Burbage, director of food services, and his staff, and served by students.

April 7th, 2016

 

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05/17/2016

Dear Appoquinimink Parents and Staff:

We’re writing to you today to discuss the impact of the growing enrollment in our District. As you may know, 500 new students enrolled in three short months last summer, and we have continued to add more throughout the year. This sudden surge in enrollment was unexpected and appears likely to continue in the years ahead. Indeed, the latest projections from a respected regional planning organization (WILMAPCO) now indicate that the Appoquinimink School District will experience the state’s largest student population growth for the next decade.

This new growth means that we have reached the current limits of instructional capacity in the District. Beginning this fall, we will be adding temporary trailers (modular units attached to the existing school) at three locations: Cedar Lane Elementary School, Alfred G. Waters Middle School, Louis L. Redding Middle School. We expect to add several more units over time until new schools can be approved and constructed.
The trailers we are adding at CLE, AGW and RMS will include heating and air conditioning, phones, intercoms, fire alarms & windows. They will be accessed by an enclosed hallway that extends from the current school to the modular classrooms, and will meet all county, state & local regulations designed to ensure that students have a safe environment that is conducive to learning. But we must emphasize that they are not a long-term solution.

Not only are temporary classrooms a less than ideal situation, they are expensive to install and maintain. Moreover, unlike school construction, where the state underwrites 75% of the construction costs – our District is required to fund 100% of the temporary trailer costs.

It is our hope that these temporary trailers will be as temporary as possible. Earlier this year, we submitted a request to the Delaware Department of Education seeking authority (and state funding) to construct several new schools over the next few years. We expect to hear back from the Department in the fall, and, assuming the Department is agreeable, we would then go to the public seeking approval of a school construction referendum later in the year. There will be plenty of public notice and opportunity for public comment before any referendum – but we thought it important to let you know why these temporary trailers are being installed and that the District does have a plan to address the issue.

If you’d like to access earlier presentations about our request to the state, the 10-year master facility plan, or local media coverage about growth in the area, please scan the QR codes included in the printer-friendly letter below. In addition, should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to reach out to us. Thank you.

Sincerely,


Matthew Burrows Richard Forsten
Superintendent of Schools President, Appoquinimink Board of Education

Trailers_Parent Letter_5-17-2016_RF.pdf
Mission: The mission of the Appoquinimink School District is to provide a world-class education where each of our students gains the knowledge, understanding, skills and attitudes needed to contribute and flourish in a global society.

YELL------Go Odessa Ducks!

 

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Had a great chitchat with an 83 year young coach and fine gentlemen who still loves to work with the future of this great country. We talked about the PMC change, Billy's recruiting footage (Coach Apichella told him to stay out of the plays as the Safety on D) Coach BM didn't think he was tough enough for the next level until Billy explained Coach Aps instructions, and the one and only real life John Wayne of the MHPD, SGT Johnson. (fresh out of the USMC I had the pleasure to work with, actually made the coffee for the shift).

Bill Manlove
ASSISTANT FOOTBALL COACH

A member of the College Football Hall of Fame and one of true coaching greats, Manlove is entering the 15th year of his current stint as an assistant with the Aggies.

Manlove was inducted into the Hall of Fame in July of 2011. He was part of the ‘11 class that consisted of players and coaches from the NCAA Football Championship Subdivision (formerly I-AA), Divisions II, III and the NAIA.

Manlove compiled a 212-110-1 record in 32 years of collegiate head coaching before he announced his retirement as a head coach in November of 2001. He is one of just 38 coaches in the history of collegiate football to reach the 200-win plateau.

Manlove’s collegiate coaching career started in 1969 at Widener University (then Pennsylvania Military College) and he remained there for 23 years. He led the Pioneers to a 182-53-1 record with two NCAA Division III National Championships, seven Division III playoff berths and 10 Middle Atlantic Conference (MAC) titles. He also posted a mind-boggling 21 straight winning seasons from 1970 to 1990.

Manlove’s first NCAA title came in 1977 with a 39-36 win over Wabash. Four years later, his squad completed a perfect 13-0 mark with a 17-10 victory over Dayton. He coached seven first team All-Americans at Widener and also coached NFL standouts Billy “White Shoes” Johnson and Joe Fields.

Manlove left Widener following the 1991 season and came to Delaware Valley the next season. He went 10-29 in his four seasons with the Aggies.

Manlove then spent five seasons with Division I-AA La Salle University (1997-2001) as the Explorers reinstituted football for the first time since 1941. He posted a 20-28 record with La Salle, including winning records in 2000 (7-4) and 2001 (5-4). The seven wins in 2000 tied the school record that was originally set in 1934.

After retiring as a head coach in 2001, he returned to both Delaware Valley and the football sidelines in 2002 as an assistant coach. He served as a consultant/assistant to the head coach in his first year, but took over the reigns of defensive coordinator for the 2003 season following a late staff departure. That was the turnaround year for the Aggies as they went from 2-8 in 2002 to 9-2 and an ECAC Southeast Bowl championship in ‘03.

Manlove returned to his role of consultant/assistant to the head coach the next year and the success continued as Delaware Valley has won six MAC championship and has made six trips to the NCAA Division III playoffs over the last 12 years.

Among the number of awards Manlove has received over the years is the National Coach of the Year two times and the MAC Coach of the Year on nine occasions. He was also the head coach of the Division III all-star team that represented the United States against Mexico in the Aztec Bowl in the last three years of the game’s existence.

 

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Wesley Football Notebook: Baynard getting noticed by NFL

DOVER — For as long as Jamar Baynard can remember, he and Nicholas DiGati have been best friends.

When they were six or seven years old, they played football together in the M.O.T. Pop Warner program.

Then they grew up to help Middletown High win a lot of football games.

“We talk every day,” said Baynard, the Wesley College senior running back.

But on Friday night, Baynard will have to try to run over his old friend when the Wolverines host DiGati and Delaware Valley in their season opener at 6 p.m.


Jamar Baynard

The Wolverines are ranked seventh nationally by D3football.com while the Aggies are No. 25 after going 9-2 a year ago.

This will be the first time that Baynard and DiGati have faced each other on opposite teams. DiGati just transferred to DelVal as a junior and is slated to start at middle linebacker.

“We worked out together over the summer,” said Baynard. “There hasn’t been any trash talk but I’m quite sure whoever gets the ‘W’ will have bragging rights.”

After being the mainstay of Wesley’s running game for the past two seasons, Baynard goes into his senior year having reached elite status in the Wolverines’ record books.

Last fall Baynard broke the school record with 2,037 all-purpose yards. He’s fifth on Wesley’s all-time rushing list (2,657 yards) as well as fifth in scoring with 40 career touchdowns.

Better yet, Baynard has attracted the attention of the NFL. Wesley coach Mike Drass said seven NFL teams have sent scouts to look at the 6-foot, 210-pounder as well as senior receiver Bryce Shade and junior offensive lineman Matt Gono.

It’s Baynard’s ability to catch the ball and block, as well as run, that make him an intriguing possibility.

“Jamar’s different because he’s not a ‘rah-rah’ type guy,” said Drass. “His leadership is by his actions. He’s a senior and we’re still waiting for him to make his first mistake. He’s devoted himself to being a good student and being the best football player he can be.

“Chip and I were talking and it’s like, why would we ever want to take Jamar off the field?” said Drass, referring to offensive coordinator Chip Knapp. “You have Jamar Baynard and you have Bryce Shade. Those guys should never leave your football field and you’ve got to find ways to give them the football, if we’re going to win.”

Baynard is aware that the NFL scouts are there, of course. But he doesn’t want to focus on them.

Instead, Baynard said he’s motivated by all the players and coaches who have helped make him the player he is now.

“Whatever I need to do for the team to win on Friday,” said Baynard, “that’s what I need to do.

“Whatever class you’re in, senior, junior, sophomore or freshman, there’s always room for improvement,” he added. “Every day there’s always something that you need to do better. On film you see it all the time. Nobody reaches that peak.”

 

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DelVal's Miller Named To D3football.com Team Of The Week
Sep. 06, 2016 Football


DOYLESTOWN (PA) – Delaware Valley University junior safety Shawn Miller gained national recognition for his week one performance at seventh-ranked Wesley College as he was named to the D3football.com Team of the Week on Tuesday.

Miller registered a team-high 14 tackles (eight solo) and tied a school record with three interceptions against the Wolverines. Two of his picks came in the fourth quarter, including one in the end zone to preserve the team's seven-point lead. Miller also added a sack and a pass breakup in the contest. He was previously selected the Middle Atlantic Conference (MAC) Defensive Player of the Week for his effort.

DelVal, which jumped up 11 spots to 14th in the latest D3football.com poll following the 21-14 win, will have its MAC and home opener on Saturday, September 10 (1 p.m.) when Misericordia University comes to Doylestown.

 

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Former Willimason standout Nick DiGati helped lead Delaware Valley University to a stunning upset of #4 ranked Wesley College


Former Williamson Standout Nick DiGati Helps Lead Delaware Valley University to Upset of #4 Wesley College Football - Wed, Sep. 7, 2016 at 5:20 PM

After graduating from the Machine Tool Technology program at Williamson College of the Trades this past June, Nick DiGati decided to defer working for a while and instead extend his academic and football careers at Delaware Valley University in Doylestown, PA. After his play on this past Saturday, the Aggies sure are glad he did as he helped lead #25 ranked Del Val to a stunning upset of #4 ranked Wesley College, 21-14.

After sitting out his freshman year at Williamson due to an ACL tear the Summer before his arrival at Williamson, DiGati returned to the field with a vengeance the next two years as the starting inside linebacker,
made 2nd team All-USCAA his junior year and 1st team All USCAA his senior year. He also was named 1st team All Seaboard Conference both years. He helped Williamson to a 6-2 record in 2015, the college's first winning season since 1996.

Upon transferring to Del Val, he initially started out at 3rd team on the depth chart but that didn't last long as he quickly advanced into the starting line-up. On Saturday, his skills were on display for all to see as he had seven tackles, including one for loss, in one of the biggest wins for Del Val in a long while.

DiGati's former teammates open up this Saturday at home against Seaboard Conference opponent Jersey Coast Academy.

 

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It doesn't get much better than that. Upsetting Wesley was stunning.

 

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This routinely happens when your top flight QB graduates to the NFL. C'mon Bummy, cut Drass a little slack.

 

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I can't argue with you Ikey but I still think it was a stunning upset. Now, maybe that's because I don't follow D3 FB. Also, I love Drass. I think he could have easily gone to a higher level of coaching. He has chosen to stay at Wesley. That is sort of like Bball coach Herb Magee at Philadelphia University.

One minor criticism of Drass. He seems to have wardrobe malfunctions.

 

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I'm thinking I would love to read at least 2,996 people's serious, not serious posts just for one day.





John 15:13

 

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I'm thinking I would love to read at least 2,996 people's serious, not serious posts just for one day.





John 15:13

see what I mean? WTF are you talking about?

 

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I can't argue with you Ikey but I still think it was a stunning upset. Now, maybe that's because I don't follow D3 FB. Also, I love Drass. I think he could have easily gone to a higher level of coaching. He has chosen to stay at Wesley. That is sort of like Bball coach Herb Magee at Philadelphia University.

One minor criticism of Drass. He seems to have wardrobe malfunctions.

Drass and Jobba the Hutt both suffer from constant wardrobe malfunctions.

 

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see what I mean? WTF are you talking about?

The most important day and the number of precious lives lost since "A Date Which Will Live In Infamy."

That's all.

 

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The most important day and the number of precious lives lost since "A Date Which Will Live In Infamy."

That's all.

Believe me, I will shed many tears today. Having lost a boyhood friend in the Trade Center and an acquaintance who served at the Pentagon, the gravity of the day is not lost. I have also learned that if I think about it entirely, it will consume me to the point I become ill. So, I will make it a point to laugh and live a little today, but will certainly respect your wishes with regarding the tenor of any posts I make today.

 

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Believe me, I will shed many tears today. Having lost a boyhood friend in the Trade Center and an acquaintance who served at the Pentagon, the gravity of the day is not lost. I have also learned that if I think about it entirely, it will consume me to the point I become ill. So, I will make it a point to laugh and live a little today, but will certainly respect your wishes with regarding the tenor of any posts I make today.

As succinctly and meaningful as I can be...Thank you for being you.

 

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Confessions of a clone
The real clones of ND?

Along with the University of Notre Dame, Holy Cross, U.S. Province priests and brothers are educators in the faith at three other colleges and universities:

• University of Portland (Oregon, 1901)
• King’s College (Pennsylvania, 1946)
• Stonehill College (Massachusetts, 1948)

To fill the spiritual and educational void of post-revolutionary France, Blessed Father Basil Moreau founded the Congregation of Holy Cross in 1837. Blessed Moreau called on the priests and brothers of Holy Cross to educate "both mind and heart," principally in schools, parishes and in mission territories.

We shall always place education side by side with instruction: the mind will not be cultivated at the expense of the heart. While we prepare useful citizens for society, we shall likewise do our utmost to prepare citizens for heaven.

In 1841, Blessed Father Moreau sent Father Edward Sorin and six brothers to the United States. In 1842, they founded the University of Notre Dame du Lac, the first permanent foundation of the Congregation in the United States.

In 1946, the Congregation of Holy Cross accepted the invitation of Bishop William J. Hafey of Scranton to begin an independent four year college for men in Wilkes-Barre. Through its courses of study, sons of coal miners and men returning from the war were to be given a broad-based liberal education in the Catholic tradition that was to provide intellectual, moral and spiritual preparation to assist them in leading satisfying and purposeful lives. In the words of its founding President, Father James Connerton, CSC, "King’s teaches students not only how to make a living, but how to live." As years passed and the college flourished, the mission of the school continued to educate countless numbers of first generation college students.

As a Catholic college in the tradition of the Congregation of Holy Cross, King’s College welcomes students of all faiths into its community.

 

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King's Zach Whitehead Named MAC Football "Offensive Player of the Week"

SEPTEMBER 11, 2016

KING'S ZACH WHITEHEAD NAMED MAC "OFFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK"

ANNVILLE -- After leading the King's College football team to its first-ever win at Lycoming College's David Person Field, junior quarterback Zach Whitehead (Hockessin, De./St. Mark's) has been named the Middle Atlantic Conference "Offensive Player of the Week" the MAC office anniunced Sunday morning.

Whitehead had a record-breaking performance in leading the Monarchs to a 41-28 win over Lycoming in the MAC opener for both teams. The junior was completed 30-for-46 passes for a school-record 421 yards. Whitehead accounted for three touchdowns, including one passing and two rushing touchdowns, contributing 35 yards on the ground. The junior also had 19 completed passes for 10 or more yards in the game.

Trailing 16-7 in the first half, Whitehead orchestrated back-to-back scoring drives of 74 yards. The final scoring drive of the first half came with 0:58 seconds remaining in the second quarter to give King's a 20-16 lead which the Monarchs never relinquished. Whitehead also led the Monarchs to back-to-back touchdown drives in the second half to extend their lead to 34-16.

With King's leading 34-28, Whitehead sealed the victory with a five-yard touchdown pass with 0:58 left in the contest.

In two games this season, Whitehead has either broken or equaled four school passing records. In King's season-opening loss at Moravian, Whitehead set school single-game records of 40 completions and 63 pass ateempts. He also tied the school-record of four touchdown passes in the game. His 421 passing yards against Lycoming was his fourth record this season, bettering the mark of 408 yards by Tyler Hartranft in 2012.

The Monarchs will make their home debut on Saturday with a 1:00 p.m. matchup with traditional MAC power Delaware Valley University at McCarthy Stadium.

 

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Had to give this summation four different times this weekend.

First with a college level player, Second with a college level player, third with a college level cheerleader (really knows her FB), fourth with a youth level player.

It went something like this:

1. Turnovers always hurt
2. You guys need to be able to run between tackles to open up passing game
3. Defense should of won the game today.

"Losing S-U-X, Sux! It leaves a burning sensation in your stomach for days." (Picked that up talking with Coach Billy Zwann)

Now, let's get back to work and make it right.

 

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If you go to Walmart, in the artsy/crafty aisle, they have three different size idiophone hand percussion instruments with handles. They are basic white so that you can personalize as needed. Prior to the purchase I highly recommend you inspect the quality of the clapper.

"Also, for those who are not aware, the 1966 Middletown vs. Sallies game may be one of the most talked about games in the history of Delaware HS Football. We had a 44 game winning streak but had never faced the catholic and private school powerhouse from Wilmington. The origin of cowbells at our games actually comes from this game. Middletown was a farming community in those days so the Sallies players and fans would sing "farmer in the dell" and mock our community. This game was witnessed by approximately 10,000 people and put Middletown Football on the map. There is something very special about Middletown Football. While it is true we are no longer a farming community and our growing town has generated another high school, we are a blue collar school that has learned the value of hard work. Our PUBLIC school players live within the same area (do not come from different states) and we consider ourselves a true Football Family. 50 years later, we still have those same passionate fans and I encourage you to ring those cowbells loud to remind Sallies that they are battling the guys in Blue AND our community when they step into Cavalier Stadium."

 

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Players’ Corner

Robert Cleveland, Jr. is part of the multi-dimensional offensive attack that has Delaware Valley in contention to win its first MAC title since 2011. The Aggies had a setback against Albright, but believe they still control their destiny with games against Stevenson and Widener ahead. Cleveland, a senior who has rushed for four touchdowns this year, shared why he is passionate about playing at the Division III level.

I fell in love with football at age 4. I used to watch my cousins and brothers play Madden all the time and watch the games. At first, I didn’t really understand it, but it always intrigued me. I didn’t even start playing until I was 6, turning 7.

I guess I love the game because of how it affects people. It brings a drive and shows a person’s true character. Getting to prove your dominance over other people also is a big reason. When you line up against another team that put in so much hard work and you prove that your hard work was better than theirs, it just makes it all worth it. Granted, it is hard to love at times because of the hard work and because of the frustrations that come along with football. Nonetheless, it always feels worth it whenever you suit up.

 

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Football Game Preview: DelVal at Widener
Nov. 09, 2016 Football
DOYLESTOWN (PA) – The annual regular-season finale meeting between archrivals Delaware Valley University and Widener University usually has a lot at stake and 2016 will be no exception when the teams hit the field in Chester, Pennsylvania on Saturday, November 12. Kickoff at Leslie C Quick Stadium is scheduled for 1:00 p.m.

Both teams enter the game with 6-2 marks in Middle Atlantic Conference (MAC) play (the Aggies are 7-2 overall while the Pride are 6-3). The winner will earn a postseason spot in the Centennial-MAC Bowl Series and have an outside shot at a share of the conference title.

Stevenson University suffered its first loss last week, dropping them into a tie for first with Albright College at 7-1 in conference games. If Stevenson loses at Lycoming College and Albright falls at Lebanon Valley College, then the DelVal-Widener victor would become tri-winners with the two (neither the Aggies nor the Pride have a chance at the conference's automatic berth to the NCAA Division III playoffs).

And the Keystone Cup will also be on the line as it has been handed out annually to the winner of the DelVal-Widener contest since 1981. The Cup, which got a makeover after the 2011 season, symbolizes small college football excellence in the Philadelphia area. The Aggies have taken home the Cup in nine of the last 13 years, including last year's 20-3 home triumph.

DelVal, which is looking for a postseason berth for the ninth straight year and the 13th time in the last 14 years, is coming off a 28-20 home victory over Lycoming College. The Aggies built a 21-7 halftime lead and then used an interception in the end zone with 40.9 seconds remaining to hold off the Warriors' comeback bid.

DelVal's offense is averaging 34.9 points and 394 yards (199.4 avg rushing, 194.6 avg passing) per game. Heading the unit is sophomore Dashawn Darden, who has been the Aggies' starting quarterback since week seven of last season. This year, he has completed 113 of 197 passes for 1,665 yards and 14 touchdowns while also rushing for 360 yards and six trips to the end zone. Darden was 15-for-25 for 263 yards and one touchdown in the air and had 43 yards and one score on the ground against Lycoming.

Tailbacks Devauntay Ellis and Robert Cleveland have combined for 1,015 yards and 14 touchdowns this season. Ellis, a junior, is the leading rusher with 88 carries for 578 yards and eight scores. He had 155 yards and a touchdown on 13 carries against Lycoming, including an 80-yard score.

Cleveland had 41 yards and a touchdown on eight carries last Saturday. That upped the senior's season totals to 90 rushes for 437 yards and six scores. He has also caught six passes for 61 yards and a trip to the end zone.

Sophomore Eric Shorter and senior Mike Jensen have 21 catches apiece to pace the Aggie receivers. Shorter's receptions have gone for 406 yards and four touchdowns. He had two grabs for 106 yards, including an 80-yard score against Lycoming. Jensen, who had an 18-yard reception last week, has 337 yards and four touchdowns on the season.

Defensively, the Aggies are 15th in Division III in scoring (13.9 avg) and 18th in total yardage (273.1 avg). In fact, the first-team unit has given up just 12 touchdowns all season. They have racked up 21 sacks and have forced 20 turnovers (13 interceptions, seven fumble recoveries).

The 20th forced turnover came in the final minute of the Lycoming game to seal the Aggies' win as junior cornerback Jalen Mayes notched his first collegiate interception. He added six tackles and two pass breakups in the game and has 27 stops and five pass breakups on the year.

Junior linebacker Nicholas DiGati is the team's leading tackler with 63 stops, including 10 against Lycoming last week. He also has three sacks and two forced fumbles on the year.

Another junior linebacker, TJ Waters, led the way against Lycoming with 12 tackles, He is second on the squad with 53 tackles while topping the squad in fumble recoveries with three.

Junior safety Shawn Miller notched his team-best fourth interception of the year against Lycoming. He is third in tackles with 47 and also has three pass breakups, two sacks and one blocked kick to his credit.

WIDENER UNIVERSITY

The Pride are coming off a 30-17 victory at King's College. They built a 23-7 advantage before the Monarchs rallied to make it six-point ballgame. However, Widener recovered a fumble deep in King's territory late in the game and then put an insurance touchdown on the board with 1:36 remaining.

Widener turned its offense over to freshman quarterback Sean McGaughey and he led the Pride to a 475-yard day against King's. For the year, the team is averaging 27.6 points and 385.2 yards (203.4 avg passing, 181.8 avg rushing) per contest.

McGaughey completed 20 of 32 passes for 339 yards and one touchdown last week. He has seen action in six games this season and is 34-for-54 for 480 yards and the one score.

Senior Alex Krivda played in the first eight games and completed 128 of 231 yards for 1,351 yards. He tossed just five touchdowns in those contests, but was intercepted 13 times.

Sophomore D'Andre Sapp has a team-high 42 receptions and they have gone for 324 yards and one score. He had five grabs at King's. Senior Blaine Price had a big effort last week as he hauled in five passes for 151 yards and one trip to the end zone. Price's season totals include 19 receptions for 379 yards and one touchdowns.

The Widener ground attack is paced by freshman Chris Randle as he has 573 yards and nine touchdowns on 138 carries. Last week at King's, Randle touched the ball 19 times and netted 104 yards and three scores.

On the defensive side of the ball, the Pride have allowed an average of 20 points and 291.8 yards (231.6 avg passing, 60.2 avg rushing) per showing. They have notched 36 sacks and 23 turnovers on the year with nine sacks and four takeaways coming in the win at King's.

Senior end Byron Cooper was named the MAC Defensive Player of the Week as he notched 12 tackles, four sacks and a forced fumble at King's. That performance upped his season numbers to 37 tackles, 11.5 sacks and four forced fumbles.

Fellow senior Steve Cozur leads Widener with 76 tackles and he also has 4.5 sacks and one interception to his credit. The linebacker made 11 stops and recorded two sacks last Saturday.

 

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November 12, 2016
DelVal Football Routs Widener, 45-7, Secures Keystone Cup And Postseason Bid

Delaware Valley 14 10 14 7-45
Widener 0 0 0 7-7

Team Statistics
DV W
First Downs 16 6
Yards Rushing 161 48
Yards Passing 178 65
Total Offense 339 113
Comp. Passes, Int 15-29-1 9-27-2
Fumbles-lost 1-0 2-1
Penalties-yards 7-64 8-75
Punts-Avg. 5-36.0 11-41.2
Sacked-Yds. Lost 0-0 7-42

 

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Eighteen Aggies Named To All-MAC Football Team

Nov. 16, 2016 Football
ANNVILLE (PA) – Delaware Valley University's run to a ninth straight postseason berth did not go unrecognized by the Middle Atlantic Conference (MAC) coaches as 18 Aggies were selected to the all-conference team (five first team, nine second team, four honorable mention) on Wednesday.

The following Aggies received all-MAC accolades:

First Team
Luke Boonstra – senior offensive lineman
Nicholas DiGati – junior linebacker
Devauntay Ellis – junior running back
Shawn Miller – junior defensive back
Eric Shorter – sophomore wide receiver

Second Team
Mike Anusky – senior returner
Aric Boyes – senior defensive lineman
Robert Cleveland – senior running back
Abdul Crowther – senior special teams player
Devante Ford – senior defensive lineman
Jarren McBryde – freshman defensive back
Sammy Mohr – junior defensive back
Tyler Sylvester – junior offensive lineman
TJ Waters – junior linebacker

Honorable Mention
Tyler Bing – senior wide receiver
Dashawn Darden – sophomore quarterback
John Walsh – junior offensive lineman
Nick Wright – junior linebacker

Ellis and Miller earned first-team all-conference honors for the second straight year. Ellis, a tailback, has carried the ball 98 times for 598 yards and eight touchdowns while also adding six receptions for 176 yards.

Miller, a safety, leads the team with five interceptions for 117 yards with three of the picks coming in the season-opening win at No. 7 Wesley College (tying a school record). He also has 49 tackles, three pass breakups, two sacks and one blocked kick to his credit.

Boonstra, DiGati and Shorter picked up all-MAC accolades for the first time in their careers. Boonstra made a successful transition from the defensive line to offensive right tackle and he helped the Aggies average 35.9 points per game as they put up 28 or more points in seven of the 10 regular-season contests.

DiGati transferred in prior to the season and he leads the squad with 70 tackles, including 16 behind the line of scrimmage. He is tied for top honors with two forced fumbles to go along with three sacks.

Shorter has caught 23 passes for 425 yards and five trips to the end zone. He has also been a threat on special teams with 27.7 yards and one touchdown on six kickoff returns.

Boyes, Cleveland, Ford and Sylvester each earned a spot on the second team for the second consecutive year. Boyes is tied for the team lead in sacks with four. The end has also made 42 stops with 12 coming behind the line of scrimmage.

Cleveland splits the tailback duties with Ellis and has produced 484 yards and six touchdowns on 101 rushes. He also has seven catches out of the backfield for 74 yards and one score.

Ford clogs up the middle on the DelVal defensive line, helping the team permit just 13.2 points per game (13th in Division III). He has 34 tackles (11 for losses of 14 yards), 1.5 sacks and a fumble recovery.

Sylvester moved to center this year has paved the way for the Aggie offense to average 388.5 yards per game, including 195.6 yards on the ground. The unit has also notched 44 touchdowns on the year.

Anusky picked up his second all-conference nod as he was an honorable mention pick in 2013. He has averaged 8.6 yards per punt return and has one touchdown while three other returns for scores have been called back because of penalties.

Crowther, McBryde, Mohr and Waters picked up their first all-conference honors with their spots on the second team. Crowther has been a special teams force with eight tackles on kickoff and punt coverage.

McBryde's rookie campaign has seen him rack up 45 tackles, four pass breakups, two interceptions and a team-high two forced fumbles from his safety position.

Mohr, a cornerback, transferred in prior to the 2016 season. He has three interceptions (tied for second on the team) and has returned them for 101 yards and two touchdowns. Mohr's other numbers include 22 tackles and two pass breakups.

Waters is another transfer that has made an immediate impact with DelVal. He is second on the team in tackles with 56 and leads the way in fumble recoveries with three. Waters also has one sack and one interception (returned 49 yards for a touchdown) to his credit.

Bing was a first-team selection last year. This campaign, he has hauled in 22 passes for 203 yards and one touchdown while also rushing 30 times for 98 yards and two trips to paydirt.

Darden, Walsh and Wright are each first-time all-conference honorees. Darden has started all 10 games at quarterback and has completed 124 of 220 passes for 1,793 yards and 16 touchdowns. He has also been a threat to run with 435 yards and eight scores on 97 carries.

Walsh has played a key role from his right guard position. His effort in the middle of the line has helped DelVal allow just 14 sacks on the year while the running game has racked up 28 touchdowns.

Wright leads the team with seven pass breakups while his three interceptions is tied for second on the squad. His season numbers also include 29 tackles and one forced fumble.

Delaware Valley ended the 2016 regular season with an 8-2 overall record, including a 7-2 mark in the conference. The Aggies will travel to Muhlenberg College for the Centennial-MAC Bowl Series this Saturday, November 19 (12:00 p.m.). It is the team's 13th postseason berth in the last 14 years and nine straight since 2008.

 

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Muhlenberg football team looking to avoid feeding frenzy against Delaware Valley in Centennial-MAC Bowl Series

Mike Donnelly knows he has a good defense at Muhlenberg, best in the Centennial Conference.

The Mules coach also is aware that his stellar offense is in for a challenge it hasn't seen previously this season.

"We haven't faced a defense like this," Donnelly said.

Muhlenberg (9-1) hosts Delaware Valley (8-2), the Middle Atlantic Conference's top-ranked defense, in Saturday's Centennial-MAC Bowl Series at noon at Scotty Wood Stadium.

The Aggies are first or second in the MAC in six major defensive categories, including tops in scoring defense and total defense with numbers that surpass what the Mules have done in 2016.

"Watching film, Delaware Valley has a little bit of a feeding frenzy," Donnelly said. "They play off of and strive for turnovers. They sit and wait."

It starts with linebacker and top tackler Nicholas DiGati and 330-pound nose guard Devante Ford. Shawn Miller's five interceptions and T.J. Waters' three fumble recoveries highlight why the Aggies allow only 13.2 points and 257.1 yards per game.

This is in contrast to what the Mules offense has done this season, thanks to record-setters in quarterback Nick Palladino and running back Nick Savant.

Palladino will own at least two dozen school records by game's end and Savant is the Centennial's top running back. Nick Lamb and Ryan Delaney are a stellar 1-2 combo at receiver. Willie Britt anchors an offensive line that has adjusted well since early-season injuries.

It will be strength vs. strength, and Donnelly said Muhlenberg can't flinch.

"We're going to look for a big play every time we can get it," he said. "We've got to be able to get Lamb deep. We've got a great quarterback who can throw the ball all over the field. We can't limit him.

"We've been really balanced all year. [Running the ball], we've got Nick Savant and, sometimes, Nick Palladino. It's not a difficult formula. You put the ball in the best players' hands."

Muhlenberg understands the importance of not giving Delaware Valley a short field or letting momentum swing hard because of a Mules mistake.

The Mules led the Centennial in turnover ratio (plus-11) and turnovers generated (28). They were a plus-4 in last week's win over rival Moravian, including a pick-6 on the game's first series.

"At the end of the day, that was a huge difference," Donnelly said. "One of our goals every week is to limit our turnovers. [Delaware Valley] is a very good defense.

"…We know our league pretty well. This game is going in a whole different direction."

Delaware Valley's offense also doesn't follow a pattern seen by Muhlenberg in the regular season. Quarterback Dashawn Darden accounted for 2,228 yards and 24 TDs in 10 games.

Devauntay Ellis and Robert Cleveland are two productive running backs and the Aggies are big up front.

"They are the evolution of what they'd done previously with [head coach Duke Grego] when he was the offensive coordinator," Donnelly said. "They are a power running team, an explosive running team."

Greco spent 11 years on his alma mater's staff, including the eight seasons when current Kutztown coach Jim Clements was in charge, before taking over in 2014.

Greco, a former defensive back-turned-quarterback at Delaware Valley, has continued the impressive run the Aggies have been on for some time. This is the 13th time the last 14 years when Delaware Valley has won at least seven games. Prior to that, it had been 21 years since they had a seven-win season. He is 26-6 in his three seasons in charge.

Muhlenberg's seniors leave, regardless of Saturday's outcome, as the winningest group in program history at 34-9.

There is a trend, however, that they'd like to reverse in their final game. The Mules have lost three consecutive postseason games by a combined eight points — at home last year to Stevenson in the first Centennial-MAC Bowl Series, two years ago in the NCAA Division III playoffs at Widener and in 2013 against visiting Salisbury in the ECAC South Atlantic Bowl.

"It's been three in a row in heartbreaking fashion," Donnelly said.

 

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DelVal Football Takes Home Centennial-MAC Bowl Series Title With 30-27 Win At Muhlenberg
Nov. 19, 2016 Football
Box Score

ALLENTOWN (PA) – The Delaware Valley University football team captured a Centennial-MAC Bowl Series championship for the second year in a row as the Aggies notched a 30-27 victory at Muhlenberg College.

DelVal finished the 2016 campaign with a 9-2 record, the third straight year - all under head coach Duke Greco - that the team has amassed that mark. Greco's three-year tenure has seen the Aggies qualify for the NCAA playoffs in 2014 and capture postseason crowns in the first two Centennial-MAC Bowl Series.

Junior linebacker Nicholas DiGati was named the Centennial-MAC Bowl Series Most Valuable Player as he capped a big week with 11 tackles, one sack and one fumble recovery. On Wednesday, DiGati was selected to the all-MAC first team in his first year with the Aggies

DelVal never trailed in the contest, but it had to hold on at the end to secure the victory in the Bowl Series that was started in 2015 when the Centennial Conference and Middle Atlantic Conference (MAC) partnered together to hold two postseason football games involving the top two teams from each conference that were not selected to the NCAA Division III Championship.

The Aggies had field position early and their third drive of the game began at the Muhlenberg 47-yard line. They later faced a fourth-and-two when Robert Cleveland took a pitch to the outside and gained 13 yards to move the sticks. The drive stalled shortly after, but Nick Restaino nailed a 30-yard field for the 3-0 lead with 4:55 left in the opening quarter.

On the Mules' ensuing possession, DelVal defensive end Marc Issac sniffed out a screen pass and intercepted it to give the Aggies the ball at the Muhlenberg 44-yard line. A 21-yard run by Cleveland put the Aggies in the red zone and they eventually had a third-and-goal from the one. Cleveland got the call and got into the end zone to give DelVal a 10-0 lead 30 seconds into the second quarter.

Muhlenberg responded with a nine-play, 65-yard scoring drive that was capped by Nick Savant's 13-yard touchdown run. The Mules went for two but were stopped, leaving the score at 10-6 four minutes into the quarter.

The teams traded turnovers following the score with DelVal's coming from linebacker TJ Watersas he intercepted a deflected ball and returned it 28 yards into Muhlenberg territory. The offensive drive stalled but the defense got a stop and Mike Anusky returned a punt 18 yards to midfield. On the ensuing drive, Cleveland sprinted out to a 28-yard run to the 14 and Tyler Bing took care of the rest on a jet sweep. A bad snap on the extra-point forced a two-point attempt that failed and the Aggies had a 16-6 lead with 4:54 to go before halftime.

DelVal forced a three-and-out and Anusky had a 22-yard punt return to give the Aggie offense the ball at the Mule 20. They went backwards on the first two plays but, on third-and-12, quarterback Dashawn Darden hit Eric Shorter in the left corner of the end zone for a 23-6 advantage with 2:11 on the clock.

Muhlenberg (9-2) got itself right back in the game with another nine-play, 65-yard drive. Quarterback Nick Palladino got the final yard with a sneak into the end zone with just 13 seconds remaining to make it a 23-13. The Mules made it a one-score game with 4:03 to go in the third quarter as Savant closed an 11-play, 71-yard drive with a one-yard scamper into the end zone.

DelVal went three-and-out, but the defense forced another turnover as Michael Ockimey came in on a blitz and popped the ball away from Palladino and DiGati was there for the recovery at the Muhlenberg 39-yard line. The Aggie then moved the ball to the five where they faced a fourth-and-goal. Darden threw a quick pass to senior Mike Jensen for the touchdown and a 30-20 advantage with 12:56 remaining.

Back came the Mules as they went on a six-play, 74-yard drive that took just two and a half minutes off the clock. Palladino found Nick Lamb for a 10-yard touchdown pass that made it a three-point ballgame.

Muhlenberg got the ball back and used big third and fourth-down conversions to move into field goal range. A holding penalty backed them up and on fourth-and-long, the Mules sent out freshman kicker Todd Spirt to attempt a career-long 45-yard field goal attempt. The kick fell just short and the Aggies took over needing to get one first down to seal the game.

Cleveland and Ellis combined for three yards on the first two plays to bring up a third-and-seven. Bing got his number called on a jet sweep and the senior ended his career with a 16-yard run and a first down to clinch the Bowl Series title.

DelVal had 220 of its 277 yards from its ground attack. Cleveland, a senior, ended his career with 12 carries for 86 yards and a touchdown. Bing added 35 yards and a score on four rushes. Darden rushed for 66 yards and threw for 57 yards and two touchdowns. Defensively, in addition to DiGati, Waters and Shawn Miller had seven tackles apiece with Waters adding a sack and an interception. Ockimey and Devante Ford combined for seven tackles and two sacks,

Palladino completed 24 of 34 passes for 289 yards and one touchdown while adding another score on the ground. Savant netted 78 yards and two scores on 22 carries. Ryan Delaney caught 10 passes for 152 yards. John Feaster had eight tackles in the loss.

(Photo Credit: Muhlenberg Athletics)
The two conferences will continue to support the NCAA Division III Student-Athlete Advisory Committee (SAAC) partnership with Special Olympics by donating 25 percent of ticket revenue generated during the Bowl Series to the organization. Giving back to local and regional communities not only adds to the comprehensive learning component of Division III, but also provides a venue for passion and service.

 

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Barnard Named NJAC Offensive Player of the Week
November 21, 2016

PITMAN, N.J. - After the Wesley College Football team dismantled Stevenson University with their running game on their way to an NCAA Tournament First Round victory, Jamar Baynard earned New Jersey Athletic Conference Offensive Player of the Week honors.

Baynard earns the final NJAC Offensive Player of the Week selection, his second of the season, after helping lead the Wolverines to a 38-17 NCAA Tournament first round victory over No. 20 Stevenson. He averaged 7.4 yards per carry on the day, finishing with 265 rushing yards on 36 attempts and three rushing touchdowns. His 265-yard performance marked the most rushing yards by an NJAC player in a game this season, and the second most single-game rushing yards in Wesley program history. A first team all-conference selection, Baynard currently ranks second in the NJAC in rushing (108.1 yards per game).

The Wolverines will continue their postseason quest for the Stagg Bowl when they face John Carroll University on Saturday, November 26 in Ohio.

 

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Highlights from 30-27 W @ Muhlenberg!Great way to end season+send our SR's out the right way! Full Vid: https://youtu.be/YK0BCb70sH4

 

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Miller Nominated For Cliff Harris Award
Dec. 05, 2016 Football
LITTLE ROCK (AR) – Delaware Valley University junior safety Shawn Miller has been selected as a nominee for the Cliff Harris Award, which honors the top defensive player on the NCAA Division II, Division III and NAIA levels.

Miller is the first Aggie to be nominated for the award, which is in its fourth year of existence. Finalists will be announced in mid-December with the award recipient announced on December 24 and honored at a banquet in January, 2017.

Miller was named to the all-Middle Atlantic Conference (MAC) first team for the second year in a row as he led DelVal with five interceptions for 117 yards. Three of the picks came in the season-opening win at No. 7 Wesley College (tying a school record). He also has 56 tackles, three pass breakups, two sacks and one blocked kick to his credit. Miller helped DelVal finish with a 9-2 overall record, including a victory at Muhlenberg College in the Centennial-MAC Bowl Series.

The award is named in honor of Harris, who played in five Super Bowls (won two of them) with the Dallas Cowboys was named to the Pro Bowl six times and was named a first-team All-NFL player for four consecutive seasons by both The Associated Press and the Pro Football Writers Association.


Nominees for the 2016 Cliff Harris Award were announced today. Find them @ http://cliffharrisaward.com Congratulations to these great players.

 

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New Year. New Guys. Same Family. Same Tradition. Happy New Year from D-Town.

 

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