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2018 Rowan University Football Rowan University (5-3, 4-3 NJAC) at Montclair State University (6-2, 5-2 NJAC) Saturday, October 27 - 1 p.m. Sprague Field (Montclair, NJ) Rowan Quick Facts The Game Location: Glassboro, NJ 08028 Rowan University will play its fnal road game of the season against New Jersey Founded: 1923 Athletic Conference (NJAC) foe Montclair State University. Last week, the Profs Enrollment: 19,000 Nickname: Profs suffered a 45-7 loss against Salisbury University while the Red Hawks upset No. Colors: Brown and Gold 20 Wesley College, 10-9. Stadium: Coach Richard Wackar Stadium Capacity: 3,700 The Series Rowan-Montclair State Surface: Turf This is the 58th meeting all-time between All-Time Series Results Affliation: NCAA Division III Conference: New Jersey Athletic Rowan and Montclair State. The Red Hawks 2017 3-13 L President: Dr. Ali Houshmand lead series, 33-24. Last season, Montclair 2016 14-21 L 1989 12-20 L Alma Mater: University of Essex (UK) 2015 13-7 W 1988 14-36 L State beat Rowan, 13-3. 2014 16-20 L 1987 0-7 L Director of Athletics: Dan Gilmore 2013 7-0 W 1986 14-42 L Alma Mater: Plymouth State College (‘74) 2012 33-7 W 1985 16-17 L Offce Phone: 856-256-4686 Last Meeting - Montclair State 13, Rowan 3 2011 31-37 L (OT) 1984 7-34 L Offce Fax: 856-256-4916 Montclair State received the opening kick- 2010 7-26 L 1983 16-7 W off and proceeded to drive 48-yards on nine 2009 7-14 L 1982 11-28 L On The Web 2008 14-30 L 1981 10-29 L plays. The Red Hawks advanced to the Rowan 2007 22-28 L 1980 12-32 L Rowan Athletics: www.rowanathletics.com 11 but had to settle for a 29-yard feld goal by 2006 20-27 L (OT) 1979 0-10 L Rowan Athletics Twitter: @RowanAthletics 2005 31-14 W 1978 15-31 L Rowan University: www.rowan.edu kicker Hunter Daly (10:06). Quarterback John 2004 42-14 W 1977 13-10 W Apicella hit tight end Brian Kowalczyk for a 2003 20-21 L 1976 29-13 W 2002 48-12 W 1975 23-12 W Montclair State Athletics: www.montclairathletics.com 32-yard gain on the possession. Montclair State Twitter: @msuredhawks 2001 53-21 W 1974 30-6 W Montclair State: www.montclair.edu 2000 13-17 L 1973 14-41 L 1999 42-13 W 1972 28-13 W The Profs responded with a feld goal on their 24-28 L 1971 14-17 L NJAC: www.njacsports.com frst drive. Rowan went 51 yards on 14 plays 1998 27-17 W 1970 0-45 L NCAA: www.ncaasports.com and kicker Tyler Knighton booted a 42-yarder 1997 19-7 W 1969 13-23 L AFCA: www.afca.com 1996 35-0 W 1968 27-20 W to tie the score at three (2:32). 1995 30-0 W 1967 0-14 L Media Information 1994 55-49 W 1966 6-31 L 1993 41-15 W 1965 7-32 L Live Stats: montclairathletics.com/sidearmstats/football/summary In the second quarter, the Profs had a punt 1992 42-17 W 1964 20-21 L Video: montclairathletics.com/sports/2014/8/18/FB_0818142229.aspx blocked and Montclair State was set up at 1991 21-16 W 1950 13-14 L Audio: https://wgls.rowan.edu 1990 20-22 L 1949 27-6 W the Rowan 24. The Red Hawks could not Athletic Communications capitalize as Daly pushed a 35-yard feld goal Director: Sheila Stevenson attempt wide right. The teams were even at three heading into halftime. Email: [email protected] Assistant Director/Football: Peter Keefe Email: [email protected] The Profs had the ball frst in the second half and were forced to punt. On Mont- Cell Phone: 610-209-6976 clair State's frst play, running back Anthony Travisano sprinted for a 66-yard Offce Phone: 856-256-4500 x3143 touchdown and the Red Hawks took a 10-3 advantage (11:11). Rowan reached the Multi-Media Specialist: Ryan Barrett Montclair State 40-yard line just once for the remainder of the game. Daly tacked Email: [email protected] Offce Fax: 856-256-4433 on a 38-yard feld goal with 10:34 left in the fnal quarter. Press Box Phone: 856-256-4905 Mailing Address: 201 Mullica Hill Road Running backs Anthony Diorio and John Mannion posted 38 and 29 yards respec- Glassboro, NJ 08028 tively for the Profs. Defensive back Malachi Winters contributed with a forced fumble and an interception. 2018 Rowan Football Rowan Coaching Staff Accorsi Begins 17th Season Head Coach/Defensive Coordinator: Jay Accorsi Head coach Jay Accorsi enters his 17th season at the helm and his 26th overall. He Assistant Head Coach/Offensive Line/ is now tied for the longest tenured coach in program history with Richard Wackar. Run Game Coordinator: Tom Doddy Associate Head Coach/Offensive Coordinator/ Accorsi has the most wins (124) and most games coached (180). The Profs have Wide Receivers: Pat Lancetta had a record of .500 or better in all but two seasons under his watch. Special Teams Coordinator/Linebackers/ Strength and Conditioning: Cedric Dawkins NJAC Championships Football Operations Coordinator/ Defensive Backs: Kurt Kingett Rowan has won the New Jersey Athletic Conference (NJAC) Championship 19 Run Game Coordinator/Defensive Line: Phil Petitte times, 14 outright and fve shared. The Profs captured the conference title in Video Coordinator/Wide Receivers: Justin Arabia 2006, 2005, 2004, 2002, 2001, 1997, 1995, 1993, 1992, 1991, 1977, 1976, 1975 Quarterbacks: Leon Harris and 1974. Rowan shared the NJAC Championship in 2014, 2013, 2010, 1983 and Running Backs: Tom Lake Assistant Defensive Line: Chuck Faisst 1972. Graduate Assistant/Defensive Backs: Chris Gonzalez Tight Ends: Dave Ellen NCAA Tournament Specialists: Jim Cooper Since 1991, Rowan has made 16 appearances in the NCAA Championship John Green Fellowship/Offense: Joe Costadina Analytics Coordinator & Special Projects: Steve Tucker Tournament. The Profs have a 31-16 mark in the national tournament. Rowan Student-Athlete Development: Jesse Eisenhart has played in the championship game, the Amos Alonzo Stagg Bowl, fve times (1999-98-96-95-93). In 2005, 2004, 2001, 1997 and 1992, Rowan reached the Montclair State Coaching Staff semifnals of the tournament. Head Coach: Rick Giancola Defensive Coordinator: Todd Agresta Offensive Coordinator/Quarterbacks: Steve Sciarappa Trends Under Accorsi Special Teams/Defensive Line: Mike Cieri In 16 seasons under Accorsi, Rowan is 88-39 in conference games. Recruiting Coordinator/Wide Receivers: Mike Palazzo Defensive Line: Billy Walsh Profs In October Cornerbacks: Peter Lesler Running Backs: John Walker/Mike O'Neil In Accorsi's tenure, the Profs are 49-20 in games played during October. Rowan Linebackers: Czar Wiley/Mike Arakelian has only had a losing record twice in this month (2007 and 2017). Administrative Assistant: Poochie Hill Videographer: Sergio Rivas NJAC Preseason Coaches Poll Student Assistants: Adam Chhour/Brandon Williams Wesley College has been selected as the 2018 preseason football favorite in the NJAC. 2018 Team Statistics 1. Wesley College (7) RU MSU 2. Frostburg State University (3) First Downs 105 124 Rushing Offense 123.1 114.6 3. Salisbury University Passing Offense 139.0 188.8 4. Kean University Total Offense 262.1 303.4 5. Christopher Newport University Scoring Offense 18.5 21.9 6. Rowan University Rushing Defense 168.0 93.5 Passing Defense 211.8 154.5 7. The College of New Jersey Total Defense 379.8 248.0 8. Montclair State University Scoring Defense 27.0 10.1 9. Southern Virginia University 3rd Down Conversions 27% 41% 10. William Paterson University 4th Down Conversions 15% 17% Interception Returns 9 7 (First place votes in parenthesis) Interception Yards 255 48 Fumbles-Lost 8-6 9-4 Profs Name Three Captains Opp. Fumbles-Lost 9-5 11-7 Running back Anthony Diorio, defensive back Travelle Curry and defensive end Penalties-Yards 50-447 85-824 Time of Possession 30:34 32:54 Kevin Stokes were named captains for the 2018 season. The players voted on the Sacks 19 22 captains during training camp. Sack Allowed 14 14 2018 Rowan Football Page 2 2018 NJAC Standings Rowan Ranked In The NCAA NJAC Overall kickoff return yards - 8th (27.43) Salisbury University 7-0 8-0 completion percentage - 29th (63.8) Frostburg State University 6-0 7-0 punt returns - 40th (13.0) Montclair State University 5-2 6-2 Christopher Newport University 4-2 5-2 passes had intercepted - 58th (6) Rowan University 4-3 5-3 blocked punts - 60th (1) Wesley College 4-3 5-3 red zone offense - 69th (80.0) The College of New Jersey 2-5 2-6 turnovers lost - 71st (12) Southern Virginia University 1-6 2-6 sacks allowed - 91st (1.75) Kean University 1-6 1-7 William Paterson University 0-7 0-8 Player Ranked In The NCAA D3football.com, Top 25, Week Nine Elijah Rehm - 1st in kickoff return touchdowns (2), 3rd in combined kick return 1. Mount Union 2. Mary Hardin-Baylor yards (812.0), 9th in average kickoff return yards (32.0), 12th in punt return 3. Brockport touchdowns (1) and 33rd in all-purpose yards (145.5) 4. St. John's 5. UW-Whitewater Riley Giles - 2nd in completion percentage (72.4) 6. Frostburg State 7. St. Thomas Travelle Curry - 21st in passes defended (1.6) and 88th in interceptions per game 8. Hardin-Simmons (0.4) 9. John Carroll 10. North Central (IL) Nate Lanier - 88th in interceptions per game (0.4) 11.