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2007 Towson Schedule Towson (2-1) A30 CENTRAL CONNECTICUT W, 20-10 S8 at Morgan State W, 28-21 vs. #11 Delaware (3-0) S15 at Massachusetts *TV - CN8 L, 13-36 September 22, 2007 • 7:07 p.m. S22 DELAWARE * TV - CSN 7:00 Johnny Unitas® Stadium (11,198) S29 at William & Mary * 1:00 O6 RICHMOND * TV - CSN 12:00 O13 HOFSTRA * TV - CSN 3:30 TIGERS FACE DELAWARE FOR 9th TIME: The Tigers are facing Delaware for O20 at Colgate 1:00 the fourth year in a row and the ninth time in the series ... The series is tied at four wins each N3 at Maine * TV - WABI 12:00 ... The series started in 1982 when Towson was an NCAA Division II program ... The two teams N10 VILLANOVA * TV - CSN 12:00 met three straight seasons from 1982 to 1984 with every game played at Delaware ... The Blue N17 at James Madison * 1:30 Hens won two of the first three games ... When All games broadcast on WNST-AM 1570 Towson moved up to NCAA Division I-AA status, the TOWSON-DELAWARE Home games at Unitas Stadium in BOLD CAPS two teams played twice in 1992 and 1993 at SERIES SCORES * - Colonial Athletic Association game Delaware, splitting the two games for the second 1982 (A) ...... Delaware 51, Towson 7 time ... The two teams did not meet again 2004 1983 (A) ...... Towson 13, Delaware 4 2007 CAA Standings when Towson joined the Atlantic 10 Football 1984 (A) . . . . . Delaware 56, Towson 23 CAA Overall Conference ... In 2004, the Blue Hens came from 1992 (A) . . . . . Delaware 55, Towson 27 North Division W-L Pct. W-L Pct. behind to edge the Tigers in their Atlantic 10 debut, 1993 (A) . . . . .Towson 32, Delaware 30 Massachusetts 1-0 1.000 3-0 1.000 21-17 ... In 2005, Delaware made its first visit to 2004 (A) . . . . .Delaware 21, Towson 17 Hofstra 0-0 .000 2-0 1.000 Johnny Unitas® Stadium ... The Tigers came from 2005 (H) . . . . .Towson 35, Delaware 31 New Hampshire 0-1 .000 1-1 .500 behind to post a 35-31 victory over Delaware in a 2006 (A) . . . . .Towson 49, Delaware 35 Northeastern 0-1 .000 1-2 .333 Maine 0-1 .000 1-2 .333 game played before a Stadium record crowd of Rhode Island 0-1 .000 0-3 .000 10,778 ... It was Towson’s first win in an Atlantic 10 Conference game ... Last season, the South Division W-L Pct. W-L Pct. Tigers beat the Blue Hens for the second year in a row as Sean Schaefer threw five touch- Delaware 2-0 1.000 3-0 1.000 down passes in a 49-35 victory at Delaware. James Madison 1-0 1.000 2-1 .667 Villanova 1-0 1.000 2-1 .667 TIGERS HAVE BEST ALL-TIME RECORD CAA TEAMS VS. DELAWARE Richmond 1-0 1.000 1-1 .500 VS. DELAWARE IN CAA: Although the Tigers Towson ...... 4-4 (.500) William & Mary 0-1 .000 2-1 .667 are just 4-4 in their all-time series against Delaware, Villanova ...... 19-20-1 (.488) TOWSON 0-1 .000 2-1 .667 they own the best record against the Blue Hens William & Mary ...... 12-20 (.375) Media Information among the teams in the Colonial Athletic Association James Madison ...... 6-10 (.375) ... Towson is the only CAA team that doesn’t have a Hofstra ...... 5-10-1 (.344) TV: Comcast SportsNet Mid-Atlantic; Joe Beninati and Sonny Randle call the action. losing record against Delaware ... Among the CAA New Hampshire ...... 9-19 (.321) Radio: WNST-AM 1570; Spiro Morekas and teams, Villanova has a 19-20-1 record against Rhode Island ...... 7-18 (.280) Tom Judd will call the action for Saturday’s Delaware for the second-best series record. Northeastern ...... 3-9 (.250) Maine ...... 6-21 (.222) game. There will also be a one-hour pre-game TIGERS SEEKING 101st WIN ON MIN- show. Richmond ...... 5-18 (.217) Live Stats: Available for all home games by visit- NEGAN FIELD: The Tigers are playing their 30th Massachusetts ...... 5-22 (.185) ing www.towsontigers.com. season on Minnegan Field at Johnny Unitas® Stadium Post-Game Interviews: Head Coach Gordy ... Towson has a record of 100-53-2 here, including a 53-27 mark under Coach Gordy Combs Combs and requested players will be available ... The facility opened in 1978 as Towson Stadium ... In 1983, it was named Minnegan Stadium after the game in the Minnegan Room on the in honor of long-time Towson Athletic Director Doc Minnegan ... When it was renovated and third floor of the Field House. The Towson lock- expanded in 2002, the playing field was named Minnegan Field while the stadium was named er room is closed at all times. Unitas Stadium ... Towson’s 20-10 win over Central Connecticut was its 100th win here. Tiger Media Relations Assoc. Director/FB Contact Dan O’Connell Towson-Delaware Series Notes Series Record: Series tied, 4-4 Phone 410-704-3102 At Delaware: Delaware leads, 4-3 Cell Phone 410-382-4986 At Towson: Towson leads, 1-0 E-Mail [email protected] Coach Gordy Combs vs. Delaware: 3-2 Director Peter Schlehr Coach K.C. Keeler vs. Towson: 1-2 Asst. Director Eric Rhew First Meeting: Oct. 23, 1982 - Delaware 51, Towson 7 Media Relations Fax 410-704-3861 Most Recent Meeting: Oct. 28, 2006 - Towson 49, Delaware 35 Tiger Sports Line 410-704-2200 Tigers’ Largest Margin of Victory: 14 - Towson 49, Delaware 35 (2006) Website www.towsontigers.com Delaware’s Largest Margin of Victory: 44 - Delaware 51, Towson 7 (1982) Towson’s Longest Winning Streak: 2 - 2005 to present Delaware’s Longest Winning Streak: 2 - 1984 to 1992 2007 Towson University Football Game Notes

COACH COMBS COMMENTS Coach On UMass: "All week we were very aware of how good UMass is. They didn't disappoint in that regard. Despite that, we had some very good opportunities and we didn't cash in. Gordy Meanwhile, UMass took advantage of our mistakes. When you're playing a team like UMass, you have to take advantage of everything they give you." Combs On the Tigers’ defense: “We were encouraged by the way our defense played in the loss at Towson, ‘72 UMass. We showed a lot of improvement from the second game to the third one. We did a 88-74 - 16th season good job shutting down UMass' running game so we're headed in the right direction." On Facing Delaware: “Delaware is a very well-balanced team that can beat you in a number Starting his 16th season as the Tigers’ of ways. Obviously, they have a tremendous running back in Omar Cuff and you have to stop head coach, Gordy Combs is only the third him if you want to win. They are very solid on defense.” head coach in the history of the Tiger football program. With 88 career victories, he is 29 wins behind Phil Albert, who won 117 games Although the Towson-Delaware series is in 20 years as the Tigers’ coach. TOWSON-DELAWARE SERIES NOTES: In 15 seasons as the Tigers’ coach, he has tied at four wins each, the Blue Hens have been more convincing in posting their series victories ... In the 8-game series, Delaware is averaging 35.4 points per game while Towson is scor- led Towson to 9 winning seasons and 2 sea- ing 25.4 points per contest ... In their four wins, the Blue Hens’ average margin of victory is sons in which the Tigers had a .500 record. 27.3 points ... In their four victories, the Tigers’ average victory margin is 7.3 points per game. In 1999, he was honored as the Patriot A series recap: League Coach of the Year. 1982 - Delaware 51, Towson 7: Quarterback Rick Scully ran for three touchdowns as the A native of Baltimore, Coach Combs has Blue Hens piled up 507 yards in the first game between the teams ... Delaware, which even- never coached anywhere but his alma mater. tually reached the NCAA I-AA championship game, outscored Towson by 36-0 in the second After graduating from Towson in 1972, he half ... The game was played before a crowd of 20,232. joined Coach Albert’s staff. He spent 19 sea- 1983 - Towson 13, Delaware 4: Taking advantage of 9 Delaware turnovers, the Tigers son as an assistant coach for the Tigers, stunned the Blue Hens, 13-4 ... An interception and 21-yard return for a touchdown by Greg including the final nine season as Towson’s Rogers in the second quarter was the only TD of the game ... Jerome Nolan kicked a 25-yard Defensive Coordinator. When Coach Albert field goal and a 28-yard field goal in the second half, giving Towson a 13-0 lead ... UD record- resigned as head coach in 1992, his long-time ed two safeties in the final minutes to avoid the shutout ... Gary Rubeling tied a school record assistant became his successor. by intercepting three passes while Rogers had two interceptions. 1984 - Delaware 56, Towson 23: Future NFL quarterback Rich Gannon passed for 181 yards Combs was the Tigers’ team captain in and three touchdowns to lead Delaware to a 56-23 win over Towson ... Gannon also ran for 85 1971, Albert’s first season as the Tiger coach. yards and scored a TD ... Ahead by 21-14 at halftime, UD broke the game open in the second A graduate of nearby Calvert Hall High half ... Quarterback Kurt Beathard led Towson by throwing two TD passes to Sean Murphy. School, Combs attended the University of 1992 - Delaware 55, Towson 27: Quarterback Bill Vergantino completed all 11 pass attempts Dayton for two years before transferring to for 191 yards and two touchdowns as the playoff-bound Blue Hens ripped the Tigers, 56-23 ... Towson. Vergantino also ran for a pair of touchdowns as UD built a 41-7 third quarter lead ... Dan He is one of 19 NCAA FCS coaches who is Crowley threw two TD passes to Mark Orlando for the Tigers. the head coach at his alma mater. 1993 - Towson 32, Delaware 30: Tailback Tony Vinson scored the game-winning touchdown on a one-yard run on fourth down with 10 seconds remaining to lift the Tigers to a 32-30 win over the 14th-ranked Blue Hens ... Vinson, who went on to lead the nation in rushing, ran for Coach Combs Year-By-Year 136 yards on 31 carries and tied a Delaware Stadium record with four touchdowns ... Trailing Season Record Conference by 30-26 with 2:22 remaining, the Tigers drove 60 yards on 10 plays for the winning TD. 1992 5-5 2004 - Delaware 21, Towson 17: A one-yard TD run by Niquan Lee with 7:26 remaining in 1993 8-2 the game enabled defending national champion Delaware to hold off the Tigers’ upset bid, 21- 1994 8-2 17 ... In their first-ever Atlantic 10 Conference game, the Tigers took a 7-0 lead into halftime, 1995 6-4 thanks to a 4-yard TD run by Josh Corle ... With 12:39 left in the game, Allante Harrison 1996 6-4 intercepted a pass and returned it 54 yards for a touchdown to give the Tigers a 17-14 advan- 1997 3-7 1-5, Patriot tage ... Harrison interecepted three passes in the game. 2005 - Towson 35, Delaware 31: A 3-yard TD run by Nick 1998 5-6 1-5, Patriot Williams with 38 seconds remaining in the game enabled the 1999 7-4 4-2, Patriot Tigers to come from behind and edge 5th-ranked Delaware 2000 7-4 3-3, Patriot before a record crowd of 10,778 at Johnny Unitas® Stadium ... 2001 3-7 2-5, Patriot After the Blue Hens took a 31-28 lead on a one-yard run by 2002 6-5 3-4, Patriot Sonny Riccio with 1:17 left, the Tigers drove 69 yards in only 2003 6-6 3-4, Patriot five plays to regain the lead ... An interception by Eric Clark 2004 3-8 0-8, A-10 clinched the win ... Williams, who scored two touchdowns in the 2005 6-5 3-5, A-10 last 4:15, ran for 169 yards on 25 carries ... The victory over 2006 7-4 4-4, A-10 Delaware was the Tigers’ first-ever Atlantic 10 Conference win. 2007 2-1 0-1, CAA 2006 - Towson 49, Delaware 35: Quarterback Sean Schaefer completed 27 of 37 passes for 435 yards and tied a school Totals 88-74 record with five TD passes to lead the Tigers to a 49-35 win over the 25th-ranked Blue Hens ... Led by Schaefer, the Tigers Combs’ Record: piled up 627 yards of total offense, the third-highest yardage At Home: 53-27 total ever against Delaware ... After the teams played to a 21- On Road: 35-47 21 halftime tie, the Tigers scored twice in the third quarter to take Nick Williams League Games: 24-46 a 35-21 lead ... Eric Yancey led the Tigers with nine catches for A-10/CAA Games: 7-18 140 yards and two touchdowns while Demetrius Harrison had six catches for 128 yards and two touchdowns.

Game 4 vs. Delaware • September 22, 2007 • 2 2007 Towson University Football Game Notes

TIGERS NON-LEAGUE WIN STREAK: TIGERS’ NON-LEAGUE With their 28-21 win over Morgan State WINNING STREAK ... The Last Time two weeks ago, the Tigers extended their winning streak against non-confer- PLAYED AN OVERTIME GAME: Oct. 25, 2003 Elon W, 24-7 ence teams to 13 consecutive games … Nov. 15, 2003 Albany W, 35-16 Oct. 5, 2002 - Cornell 34, Tigers 31 - 2 OT Towson has not lost a non-league game ...The Tigers have played 6 overtime games Sept. 4, 2004 at Elon W, 34-14 since a 62-28 loss at Yale on since 1996 and have a 4-2 record in OT Oct. 2, 2004 Cornell W, 21-11 September 20, 2003 … The Tigers’ 13- games ... The longest game in school history Oct. 16, 2004 Bowie W, 41-7 was a 3 OT game at Marist on Nov. 2, 1996 game non-conference game winning Sept. 1, 2005 Morgan W, 29-26 won by Towson, 33-32. streak ties them for first in NCAA FCS Sept. 10, 2005 Lock Haven W, 70-0 with Dayton ... Towson plays its final Oct. 15, 2005 at Liberty W, 38-17 RETURNED KICKOFF FOR TD: Sept. 2, 2006 Morgan W, 30-2 Sept. 9, 1995 - Maurice Sydnor - 89 yds. non-conference game of the season at Colgate on Oct. 20. Sept. 9, 2006 at Elon W, 24-17 vs. Butler ... There have only been 5 kickoff Sept. 16, 2006 Liberty W, 10-3 returns for TD’s in school history (Maurice Aug. 30, 2007 Central Conn. W, 20-10 Sydnor 2, David Meggett 2, Mike Barth). TIGERS AGAINST RANKED Sept. 8, 2007 at Morgan State W, 28-21 RETURNED PUNT FOR TD: TEAMS: For the second week in a Sept. 26, 1998 - Dennis Cliggett - 71 yds. row, the Tigers are facing a team that is vs. Fordham ... There have been 12 punt ranked in the Top 25 ... When Towson faced 3rd-ranked Massachusetts last week, it matched returns for TD’s in school history - 3 by Gary the highest ranked team the Tigers have ever played ... Last season, the Tigers faced four Gist in 1970 and 1971. ranked teams ... Towson played 8th-ranked Massachusetts (0-35), 25th-ranked Delaware (49- BLOCKED PUNT RETURN FOR TD: 35), 25th-ranked Richmond (31-7) and 7th-ranked James Madison (3-38) last year and went Nov. 5, 2005 - Josh Corle - 28 yds. vs. 2-2 ... In 2005, the Tigers beat Delaware when the Blue Hens were ranked 5th in the nation ... Villanova. In 1987, the Tigers recorded a win over their highest-ranked team ever when they beat third- INTERCEPTION RETURN FOR TD: ranked Maine, 17-14. Nov. 11, 2006 - Drew Mack - 49 yds. vs. Richmond. CAA DEBUT: The Tigers are part of the first season of Colonial Athletic Association foot- FUMBLE RETURN FOR TD: ball … After last season, the CAA absorbed the entire lineup of Nov. 5, 2005 - Trent Covington - 70 yds. vs. Atlantic 10 Football Conference schools … In addition to Towson, Villanova. Delaware, Hofstra, James Madison, Maine, Massachusetts, New BLOCKED A PUNT: Hampshire, Northeastern, Rhode Island, Richmond, Villanova and Nov. 5, 2005 - Andrae Brown vs. Villanova. William & Mary will be part of CAA Football ... Towson will be part of BLOCKED PAT: the CAA’s Southern Division, along with Delaware, James Madison, Oct. 21, 2006 - Carlos Allen vs. Villanova. Richmond, Villanova and William & Mary ... Hofstra, Maine, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, PAT RETURN FOR 2 POINTS: Northeastern and Rhode Island make up the CAA’s Northern Division. Nov. 5, 2005 - Davon Telp vs. Villanova. RUSHED FOR OVER 300 YARDS: BRIAN BRADFORD HONORED BY CAA: Senior line- Nov. 20, 1993 - Tony Vinson - 327 yds. (32 backer Brian Bradford was honored as the Colonial Athletic carries) vs. Morgan State. Association Defensive Player of the Week for his performance in RUSHED FOR OVER 200 YARDS: the Tigers’ 20-10 win over Central Connecticut in the season open- Sept. 8, 2001 - Noah Read - 218 yds. (38 carries) vs. Lafayette. er ... While earning the award, he became the first-ever CAA Defensive Player of the Week ... In the Tigers’ season opener, RUSHED FOR OVER 100 YARDS: Bradford made a career high 17 tackles ... He also forced a fumble Aug. 30, 2007 - Rasheed McClaude - 111 yds. (16 carries) vs. Central Connecticut. and had one tackle for lost yardage ... Bradford, a pre-season All- CAA pick, was also named as the Atlantic 10 Defensive Player of PASSED FOR OVER 500 YARDS: Oct. 30, 1999 - Joe Lee - 567 yds. (47-77-2) the Week last season after helping the Tigers to a 10-3 victory over vs. Lehigh (school record). Brian Bradford Liberty. PASSED FOR OVER 400 YARDS: Oct. 28, 2006 - Sean Schaefer - 435 yds. RASHEED McCLAUDE BREAKS 100-YARD (27-37-0) vs. Delaware. MARK: Senior tailback Rasheed McClaude rushed for a PASSED FOR OVER 300 YARDS: career high 111 yards on 16 carries in the season opener Aug. 30, 2007 - Sean Schaefer - 300 yds. against Central Connecticut ... He also scored a TD ... It was (30-40-2) vs. Central Connecticut. the first 100-yard game by a Tiger since Nick Williams rushed PASSED FOR 5 TOUCHDOWNS: for 169 yards against Delaware on October 1, 2005 ... In 2006, Oct. 28, 2006 - Sean Schaefer - 5 TD pass- McClaude ran for 344 yards on 81 carries in 11 games. es vs. Delaware (tied school record). RAN FOR 5 TOUCHDOWNS: CAA LEADERS: Senior linebackers Brian Bradford and Nov. 20, 1993 - Tony Vinson - 5 TD’s vs. Maurice Wilkins rank among the CAA leaders in tackles Morgan State (school record). through the first three games of the season ... With 35 tackles CAUGHT 5 TOUCHDOWN PASSES: in three games, Bradford is fifth in the CAA in tackles, averag- Sept. 24, 2005 - Andrae Brown - 5 TD’s vs. ing 11.7 tackles per game ... Wilkins, who had ten tackles at Northeastern (school record, CAA record). UMass, is 8th in the CAA with 10.7 tackles per contest ... In SCORED 40 POINTS: addition, junior defensive back Drew Mack is tied for 24th in Rasheed McClaude Oct. 28, 2006 - Tigers 49, Delaware 35. the CAA with 7.0 tackles per contest ... Senior John Webb is SCORED 50 POINTS: tied for 28th with 6.7 tackles per contest. Sept. 10, 2005 - Tigers 70, Lock Haven 0.

Game 4 vs. Delaware • September 22, 2007 • 3 2007 Towson University Football Game Notes

SEAN SCHAEFER ON PAYTON WATCH LIST: Quarterback Sean Schaefer is 13 - SEAN one of 16 players who has been named to the Walter Payton Award Watch List by The Sports SCHAEFER Network … Schaefer is one of four CAA players on the list that is topped by Ricky Santos of New Hampshire, the 2006 Walter Payton Award winner … Schaefer is one of four juniors and Tigers’ Junior QB one of six quarterbacks on the list ... David Meggett, a graduate of Towson, was the second 6-1, 205 lbs. Payton Award winner in 1988. Northern HS, Dunkirk, Md. Walter Payton Watch List • 3rd-year starter who has a 15-9 record as the Tigers’ starting QB. Donald Chapman, RB, Tenn.-Martin Mike McLeod, RB, Yale • Has thrown at least one TD pass in 22 of Liam Coen, QB, UMass Kevin Richardson, RB, Appalachian State Omar Cuff, RB, Delaware Eric Sanders, QB, Northern Iowa his 24 career starts. Herb Donaldson, RB, Western Illinois Ricky Santos, QB, New Hampshire • Has passed for over 400 yards in a game Luke Drone, QB, Illinois State Sean Schaefer, QB, Towson twice (458 at Hofstra in 2006; 435 at Jerome Felton, FB, Furman Jerome Simpson, WR, Coastal Carolina Delaware in 2006). Lex Hilliard, RB, Montana Alex Watson, WR, No. Arizona • Has thrown 5 TD passes in a game twice Josh Johnson, QB, San Diego Steven Whitehead, KR-WR, McNeese St. (at Northeastern in 2005; at Delaware in 2006), tying school record for TD passes in SEAN SCHAEFER RANKS AMONG NCAA FCS CAREER PASSING game. LEADERS: Averaging 274.7 passing yards per game for his career,quarterback Sean • Named as Atlantic 10 Offensive Player of Schaefer is ranked first among active NCAA FCS quarterbacks in that category ... In fact, he the Week twice in 2006. ranks among the top five in four major categories entering this week’s action. • Has passed for over 300 yards in 8 games • Has thrown 3 or more TD passes in 7 Career Passing Yards Completion Percentage games. 1. Ricky Santos, New Hampshire 10,882 1. Josh Johnson, San Diego .686 • Only QB in NCAA FCS to average more 2. Josh Johnson, San Diego 7,395 2. Eric Sanders, Northern Iowa .685 than 300 yards passing per game in 2006. 3. Eric Sanders, Northern Iowa 6,975 3. Ricky Santos, New Hampshire .677 • Most accurate passer in Towson history 4. Sean Schaefer, Towson 6,580 4. Sean Schaefer, Towson .648 with a .648 career percentage. 5. Luke Drone, Illinois State 6,484 5. Liam Coen, UMass .646 • Set Towson single season record with a .684 completion percentage in 2006. Career Completions Yards Per Game 1. Ricky Santos, UNH 925 1. Sean Schaefer, Towson 274.2 • Ranks 4th on Tigers’ career passing list 2. Josh Johnson, San Diego 565 2. Joe Flacco, Delaware 253.1 with 6,580 yards. 3. Sean Schaefer, Towson 563 3. Scott Knapp, Duquesne 239.3 4. Eric Sanders, Northern Iowa 551 4. Ryan Alexander, Davidson 224.1 2007 Season 5. Tom Zetts, Youngstown State 521 5. Ricky Santos, New Hampshire 222.1 Game Atts-Com-Int Yds TD Central Conn (W) 40-30-2 300 1 @ Morgan (W) 40-20-2 213 4 @ UMass (L) 44-27-3 262 0 SCHAEFER CLIMBING TIGERS’ CAREER LIST: After throwing for 775 yards in the Tigers’ first three games, jun- 2006 Season Game Atts-Com-Int Yds TD ior quarterback Sean Schaefer stands fourth on the Tigers’ list of Morgan (W) 22-13-1 262 1 career passing leaders with 6,580 yards ... In the win over @ Elon (W) 36-25-2 248 1 Morgan State, he passed Ron Meehan, ‘81 to move into fourth Liberty (W) 23-13-0 196 1 place ... Meehan, who passed for 6,164 yards in his career, is @ Hofstra (W) 60-43-0 458 3 currently the Tigers’ quarterbacks coach. Maine (L) 40-27-1 290 1 TIGERS’ CAREER PASSING LEADERS UMass DNP Name Atts.-Comps. Pct. Yds. @ Villanova (W) 45-35-0 324 2 Dan Crowley (1991-94) 1169-617 .528 8,900 @ Delaware (W) 37-27-0 435 5 Chris Goetz (1987-90) 1172-648 .553 7,882 Will. & Mary (L) 51-33-1 367 4 Kevin Smith (1995-98) 1218-653 .536 7,746 @ Richmond (W) 32-22-3 259 1 Sean Schaefer (2005-pr.) 869-563 .648 6,580 J. Madison (L) 34-22-1 194 0 Ron Meehan (1977-80) 1004-529 .527 6,164 2005 Season Dan Dullea (1973-76) 804-447 .556 6,006 Game Atts-Com-Int Yds TD Morgan (W) 41-26-4 344 2 One of the keys to the success of quarterback Sean Lock Haven (W) 20-12-1 147 1 SPREADING THE WEALTH: New Hamp. (L) 40-24-2 256 2 Schaefer has been his ability to keep all of his receivers involved ... In each of the first three @ Northeast’n (L) 31-21-2 383 5 games, eight different Tigers caught passes ... Playing in his first game as a Tiger, junior Delaware (W) 34-19-1 274 1 Tommy Breaux caught seven passes for 109 yards against Central Connecticut ... Breaux has @ Rh. Island (W) 29-18-0 183 1 11 catches for 166 yards ... Senior Paul Perry had a career high 11 catches for 131 yards @ Liberty (W) 32-21-1 230 1 against Massachusetts and leads the team with 19 catches for 188 yards, fourth in the CAA ... @ Will. & Mary (L) 37-24-1 255 1 Junior Marcus Lee is the Tigers’ 2nd-leading receiver with 14 catches for 174 yards and one Villanova (W) 29-18-1 192 1 touchdown ... Senior Demetrius Harrison has caught 10 passes for 72 yards and one TD ... Richmond (L) 44-27-1 332 3 At Morgan, sophomore Casey Cegles made the first two catches of his career and scored a @ J. Madison (L) 28-16-3 176 2 TD on a 22-yard pass play ... Sophomore tight end John Godlasky also made the first TD catch of his career and it was the game-winner at Morgan ... In the first 3 games, 11 receivers Career 869-563-33 6580 44 have caught passes ... Schaefer has thrown TD passes to five different receivers to date.

Game 4 vs. Delaware • September 22, 2007 • 4 2007 Towson University Football Game Notes

TIGERS HAVE EXPERIENCED RECEIVERS: Despite the graduation of two of TIGERS their top receivers, the Tigers entered the 2007 season with a trio of talented receivers with News and plenty of experience ... Senior Demetrius Harrison, senior Dayron Arnold and junior Marcus Notes ... Lee have combined to catch 267 passes for 3,100 yards and 14 touchdowns in their careers. 16 - MARCUS LEE 80 - DEMETRIUS HARRISON 84 - DAYRON ARNOLD Career Statistics: Career Statistics: Career Statistics: • Sean Schaefer has done well in two career Receptions: 115 Receptions: 64 Receptions: 88 starts against Delaware ... In two games, he Yards: 1422 Yards: 778 Yards: 900 has completed 46 of 71 passes for 709 TD’s: 6 TD’s: 6 TD’s: 2 yards and 6 touchdowns ... He has thrown Career Highs (Game): Career Highs (Game): Career Highs (Game): only one interception against the Blue Hens Recs: 9 - Villanova, 2006 Recs: 11 - Hofstra, 2006 Recs: 11 - W&M, 2006 ... Last year, he tied the school record by Yds: 116 - Richmond, 2005 Yds: 129 - Hofstra,2006 Yds: 119 - W&M, 2006 throwing 5 TD passes at Delaware. TD: 1 - several times TD: 2 - Delaware, 2006 TD: 1 - W&M, 2006 • Nick Williams has rushed for 253 yards on 43 carries in two career games against JERMON BUSHROD GRADUATES TO NFL: A four- Delaware ... He has also scored three TD’s year starter at tackle, Jermon Bushrod is no longer a Tiger ... A in two games ... In 2005, he had a career three-time all-conference pick, Bushrod was a four-year starter at high 169 yards on 25 carries with two right tackle ... He was drafted in the fourth round of the NFL draft by touchdowns ... Last year, he had 18 carries the New Orleans Saints in April ... Bushrod was named first team all- for 84 yards and one TD at Delaware. conference as a senior after earning third team honors as a sopho- • Brian Bradford led the CAA with 26 tackles more and junior ... The 6-5, 325-pound native of King George, Va. through the first two games this season ... saw extensive action in the pre-season ... By being picked in the After making 9 tackles at Massachusetts, fourth round, he was the highest draft pick in Towson history. he dropped to fifth in the CAA with 11.7 tackles per game. NICK WILLIAMS CLIMBING ON TIGERS’ CAREER • Tommy Breaux caught 11 passes for 166 TIGERS’ CAREER LIST: With 1,564 career RUSHING LEADERS yards in his first 2 games ... He had 7 catch- rushing yards, senior Nick Williams is climbing es for 109 yards in the season opener. the Tigers’ list of all-time rushing leaders ... He Name Atts. Yds. • With their season-opening win, the Tigers started his senior year as the 11th-leading rusher 1. Jason Corle (1996-99) 781 3,601 posted their 100th victory on Minnegan in school history ... Williams led the Tigers in rush- 2. Tony Vinson (1992-93) 484 3,058 3. Brian McCarty (1991-94) 479 2,594 Field ... The win snapped the Tigers’ 4- ing as a sophomore with 911 yards ... He has had 4. Noah Read (1998-01) 587 2,577 game home losing streak. three 100-yard rushing games in his career ... Williams needs only 436 yards to become the fifth 5. Matt Romeo (2000-03) 460 1,950 Gordy Combs has a 10-0 record when the • Tiger to rush for 2,000 career yards ... Jason 6. Dan Ricker (1983-87) 439 1,876 Tigers play their season opener at home. Corle, ‘00 holds the record with 3,601 career 7. Larry Jones (1973-74) 373 1,868 8. Dave Meggett (1987-88) 383 1,658 • Paul Perry caught a career high 11 passes rushing yards ... He started for the Tigers from for 131 yards at UMass ... He leads the 9. Paul Cillo (1981-82) 421 1,618 1996 to 1999 ... Tony Vinson, ‘94 rushed for 10. Nick Williams (2004-pr.)354 1,564 team with 19 catches for 188 yards. 3,058 yards in two years at Towson. • The Tigers blocked two field goal attempts in the win over Morgan ... In the first quar- NICK WILLIAMS SCORES GAME-WINNERS AGAINST DELAWARE: In ter, Josh Root blocked a 29-yard field goal the same calendar year, two-sport standout Nick Williams scored game-winners against ... In the third quarter, Brian Bradford Delaware in lacrosse and football ... On May 7, 2005, he scored the game-winning goal in the blocked a 45-yard field goal. CAA championship game at Delaware with 5:11 remaining to lead the Tigers to a 9-8 win ... Some 146 days later, on October 1, 2005, he scored the game-winning touchdown with 38 INJURY UPDATE seconds remaining to lead the Tigers to a 35-31 victory over the Blue Hens. 6 - HAKEEM MOORE (WR) - suffered a dislocated ankle against Central Connecticut TWO-SPORT ATHLETES: The Tigers have three two-sport ... He is out for the season. athletes on their roster - senior tailback Nick Williams (Football, 28 - DONTE BLAKEY (LB) - suffered a neck Lacrosse), junior wide receiver Tommy Breaux (Football, injury at UMass ... It is doubtful he will play Basketball) and junior tight end Anthony Fair (Football, against Delaware. Basketball). 67 - LEON STEVENSON (OT) - suffered a 18 - Nick Williams - 4-year performer at midfield for lacrosse dislocated ankle against Massachusetts ... team ... scored 29 goals with 22 assists in 61 career games while He is out for the season. helping Tigers make 3 NCAA Tournament appearances ... 4-year 44 - JAS LEE ROUSON (RB) - suffered a tailback for football team ... has rushed for 1,544 yards and scored concussion against Massachusetts ... He 9 touchdowns ... 3rd team all-league as a sophomore. will not play against Delaware. 85 - Tommy Breaux - Starting forward for basketball squad in 78 - NICK BRADWAY (OC) - suffered a bro- 2006-07 ... averaged 5.9 points and 4.5 rebounds per game ... led ken hand injury at Morgan State ... It is Tigers with a .614 field goal percentage ... has 11 catches for 166 yards this season ... tallest player to play football at Towson. doubtful he will play against Delaware. Tommy Breaux 85 -TOMMY BREAUX (WR) - suffered a toe 87 - Anthony Fair - Reserve forward for basketball squad in 2006- injury against Massachusetts ... He is ques- 07 ... saw limited action ... has yet to play football for the Tigers ... transfer from Delaware tionable to play against Delaware. State.

Game 4 vs. Delaware • September 22, 2007 • 5 2007 Towson University Football Game Notes

TIGERS PICKED 3rd IN CAA SOUTH: Entering their first season of action in the TIGERS Colonial Athletic Association, the Tigers have been picked to finish third in the CAA’s Southern Division ... In a vote of the CAA’s 12 head coaches and selected members of the media, CAREER STARTS Towson was picked to finish behind James Madison and Delaware in the CAA South.

CAREER STARTS CAA Pre-Season Poll Player 2007 Career CAA North CAA South John Webb (LB) 3 33 1. Massachusetts (15) 1. James Madison (11) Brian Bradford (LB) 3 29 2. New Hampshire (8) 2. Delaware (10) Eric Clark (CB) 3 25 3. Maine 3. Towson (1) Kenny Scott (S) 3 25 4. Northeastern 4. Richmond Sean Schaefer (QB) 3 24 5. Hofstra 5. Villanova (1) Nick Williams (RB) 20 6. Rhode Island 6. William & Mary Jeff Tyler (OC) 3 23 First Place Votes in parantheses. Austin Weibley (OC) 1 16 T.J. Foley (DL) 3 17 Marcus Lee (WR) 3 17 CALVERT HALL REUNION: In the 2001 season, nearby Calvert Hall High School Jordan Manning (LB) 2 16 posted a 7-3 record and beat arch-rival Loyola on Thanksgiving ... Four of the mainstays of the Andrew Goldbeck (QB) 11 Cardinals’ 2001 team have been reunited at Towson and will be part of the Tiger football team Nick Bradway (OC) 1 13 ... Quarterback Andrew Goldbeck and running back Nick Williams were teammates on that Ryan Collins (TE) 11 Calvert Hall squad ... In addition, Tiger offensive coordinator Phil Albert was an assistant Dan Bridges (OT) 3 14 coach at Calvert Hall while tight end coach Jay Robinson was the Cardinals’ head coach. Dayron Arnold (WR) 3 12 Haines Holloway (DL) 8 WINSLOW TOWNSHIP ALUMNI: Winslow Township High School in southern New Demetrius Harrison (WR) 3 11 Jersey is well-represented on the Tiger roster ... There are three former Eagles on the Tiger Rasheed McClaude (RB) 3 7 roster this season, including two of the three co-captains ... Senior linebacker John Webb and Trent Covington (LB) 1 5 senior defensive back Kenny Scott are the Winslow Township alumni who are co-captains Richard Lee (RE) 3 7 while senior defensive back Khaliq Price is also a Winslow Township graduate. John Godlasky (TE) 3 5 Maurice Wilkins (LB) 3 6 Drew Mack (DB) 3 5 EXPERIENCED COACHING STAFF: The Tigers enter the season with one of the Jeremy Gardner (DB) 3 3 most experienced coaching staffs in college football ... The staff has a total of 142 years of Jeremy Williams (OG) 3 3 experience at Towson ... There are also 48 years of college head coaching experience on the Leon Stevenson (OT) 3 3 staff among Gordy Combs (15), offensive coordinator Phil Albert (20) and defensive coordi- Scott Bullock (NG) 2 2 nator Bob Benson (13) ... All told, the staff has 169 years of college coaching experience. John Sutherland (NG) 1 1 Name At Towson Head Coach Total College Seasons Chris Ritter (OG) 1 1 Gordy Combs (Head Coach) 34 15 34 Rich Bader (Assoc. Head Coach) 37 -- 38 TIGERS’ RECORD WHEN SCORING Phil Albert (Off. Coordinator) 27 20 27 Points W L T Bob Benson (Def. Coordinator) 1 13 21 *70 1 0 0 Jay Robinson (Tight Ends) 19 -- 20 60-69 3 0 0 John Donatelli (Offensive Line) 10 -- 10 50-59 12 0 0 Mike McGlinchey (Backs) 6 -- 7 40-49 27 3 0 Guillian Gary (Receivers) 2 -- 4 30-39 66 8 1 Tyrone Bell (Linebackers) 2 -- 4 20-29 67 37 1 Ron Meehan (Quarterbacks) 3 -- 3 10-19 38 65 0 Chris Leavenworth (OLB) 1 -- 1 **2-9 2 43 1 Totals 142 48 169 0022 1 All-Time 216 178 4 TIGER COORDINATORS ARE FORMER COLLEGE HEAD COACHES: Coach Gordy Combs is very fortunate that his offensive coordinator and defensive coordina- * Towson scored a record 70 points in its win over tors are both former college head coaches ... Offensive coordinator Phil Albert compiled a Lock Haven in 2005, erasing the old mark of 69 set record of 117-91-2 in 20 seasons as the head coach at Towson ... Defensive coordinator Bob 36 years ago against Albany. The margin of victory Benson posted a 72-64 record in 13 seasons as the head coach at Georgetown. was a best as were the 56 1st half points and 21 in the 1st quarter (tied school record). GETTING HIS KICKS: Junior Mark Bencivengo has been quite an asset for the Tigers ** Towson’s two wins when scoring nine or less in their first three games ... In addition to converting four of six field goal attempts and all seven points were a 3-0 win over Randolph-Macon in 1977 and a 7-0 win over Wayne State in 1980. conversion kicks, he has done a tremendous job on kickoffs ... In three games, he is averag- NOTE: The most points for Towson in a loss are 42 ing 64.1 yards per kickoff and has four touchbacks ... A fourth kickoff went deep into the end (43-42) at Dayton in 1998. zone against Morgan and was returned ... He averaged 65.4 yards and had one touchback in Towson’s Highest Scoring Games the season opener ... At Morgan, he averaged 64.0 yards per kickoff with two touchbacks ... 2005 Towson 70, Lock Haven 0 Thanks to Bencivengo’s kickoffs, opponents are averaging just 18.1 yards per kickoff return. 1970 Towson 69, Albany (N.Y.) State 14 1974 Towson 63, Washington & Lee 16 TIGERS ON TV: Tonight’s game is the second of six appearances by the Tigers on tele- 1983 Towson 60, New York Tech 0 vision this year ... Four of their five home games will be aired on Comcast Mid-Atlantic ... On 2002 Towson 56, Brown 42 Nov. 3, their visit to Maine will be televised on WABI in Bangor ... This is the most TV expo- 1993 Towson 56, Morgan State 12 sure that Towson has ever had.

Game 4 vs. Delaware • September 22, 2007 • 6 2007 Towson University Football Game Notes

ACADEMIC ALL-AMERICA® LINEBACKER: Senior TIGERS linebacker John Webb, one of the Tiger co-captains, will be a strong candidate for CoSIDA Academic All-America® honors ... A Career Leaders Biology major with a 3.40 G.P.A., Webb earned District 2 Academic honors as a junior ... He was named 3rd team all-conference last year ... In his career, he has 243 tackles with 11 sacks ... He had 14 tackles in the season opener and ranks 13th DEFENSIVE CAREER LEADERS on the Tigers’ career list of tackle leaders. Senior linebackers John Webb and Brian Bradford are climbing the Tigers’ list of career tackle leaders ... Webb enters the Delaware TIGER CO-CAPTAINS: For the first time since the 2001 game with 243 tackles and could move into the season, the Tigers have five co-captains ... John Webb and top ten with 6 tackles against the Blue Hens ... Brian Bradford are captains, along with defensive back Kenny Bradford, who has missed 6 games in his Scott, wide receiver Demetrius Harrison and quarterback Sean career, ranks 24th on the Tigers’ list with 214 Schaefer ... Scott and Harrison are former “walk-ons” ... Sean tackles ... Junior linebacker Jordan Manning Hendricks, Gene Liebel, Rusty McKinney, Noah Read and should be the next Tiger to reach the 200-tack- Jamal White were the Tigers’ five co-captains in 2001. John Webb le level ... He has 179 tackles in his career. Player Years Tackles STRONG CLOSERS: In their first two games of the year, the Tigers have proven to be 1. Jeff Boller (LB) 1979-82 382 strong finishers ... In each game, the Tigers snapped a fourth quarter tie and went on to win. 2. Mike Arbutina (LB) 1991-94 361 Central Connecticut (W, 20-10): The Tigers scored the final ten points of the game in the final 3. Jim Colongo (LB) 1994-97 302 9:24 to win the game ... With the score tied at 10-10, the Tigers drove 58 yards on 8 plays in 4. Rodney Smith (NG) 1986-89 276 3:35 where junior Mark Bencivengo booted a 39-yard field goal to out the Tigers ahead, 13- 5. P.D. Moore (LB) 2001-04 274 10 ... Later in the fourth quarter, the Tigers drove 75 yards in 12 plays to grab a 20-10 lead ... 6. Bill Stup (DT) 1985-88 266 Senior Rasheed McClaude capped off the drive by scoring on a one-yard run with 2:51 7. Randy Bielski (DB) 1976-79 263 8. James Dutton (LB) 1988-91 258 remaining in the game. 9. Bobby Poist (LB) 1980-83 252 Morgan State (W, 28-21): With the score tied at 21-21 and 9:58 remaining, senior Kenny 10. Bubby Hammond (LB) 1980-83 248 Scott intercepted a pass and returned it 68 yards to the Morgan two-yard line ... On the next 11. Sean Hendricks (LB) 1999-2001 247 play, Sean Schaefer fired a 2-yard TD pass to tight end John Godlasky to give the Tigers a 12. Khalid McLeod (DB) 1994-97 245 28-21 lead with 9:53 remaining ... From that point on, the Tigers dominated as the defense 13. John Webb (LB) 2004-present 243 forced back-to-back “three and outs” by Morgan ... When Marcus Lee made a fair catch at the 14. Barrett Sullivan (LB) 1994-97 238 Tiger 22-yard line with 4:49 remaining, Morgan’s offense was finished for the day ... Schaefer 15. Charlie Wallace (LB) 1973-75 236 directed a nine-play, 51-yard drive that ate up the final 4:49 of the game ... In the final 9:53 of 16. Joe Kelley (LB) 1973-76 233 the game, the Tigers used up 8:20 while running 14 plays for 76 yards ... In the last 9:53 of the 17. Jabari Garrett (DB) 1996-98 229 game, Nick Williams rushed for 22 yards on five carries while Matt Castor picked up 10 yards 18. Aaron Bates (DB) 1990-93 225 on two carries ... Morgan had only six plays for eight yards during that time. Mark Angle (LB) 1984-87 225 20. Don Redman (DT) 1973-76 222 NATIONALLY-RANKED: After opening the season with two straight wins, the Tigers 21. Gary Hatcher (DB) 1987-90 219 were nationally-ranked for the first time last week ... Towson broke into The Sports Network’s 22. Neal Regan (LB) 2000-03 217 FCS poll at 23rd in the nation ... Towson was also ranked 22nd in the poll conducted by Any 23. John Haywood (LB) 1977-80 215 Given Sunday ... The Tigers were nationally-ranked five times last season and were ranked 24. Brian Bradford (LB) 2004-pres. 214 as high as 17th in the nation ... For the first time since joining the NCAA FCS, Towson was 25. Richard Wheeler (LB) 1975-77 213 nationally-ranked in the pre-season … The Tigers were ranked 17th in the national pre-season Eric Erhardt (LB) 1995-98 213 rankings by Street & Smith's Magazine. 27. Frank Sayers (LB) 1983-86 204 28. David Haden (LB) 1983-86 202 TIGERS’ IRON MAN: Although he may be oblivious to PASS RECEIVING CAREER LEADERS the consecutive game record set by Hall of Famer Cal Junior wide receiver Marcus Lee has moved Ripken, Towson University SID Peter Schlehr is the Tigers’ into 14th place on the Tigers’ career receiving own Iron Man ... Since becoming the Tigers’ SID in 1976, he list ... With 4 catches against Delaware, he can has covered 335 consecutive Towson football games ... pass former teammate Andrae Brown. Although there have been several close calls that nearly Player Recs. Yards TD ended the streak, the Tigers’ Iron Man has persevered ... 1. Jamal White (1998-02) 219 3,156 21 According to CoSIDA, Schlehr’s streak is the 8th-longest 2. Jason Corle (1996-99) 188 1,725 14 active streak ... Louis Bonnette (458) of McNeese State 3. Mark Orlando (1991-94) 178 3,460 31 shows the way on the list ... Jack Grinold (455) of Northeastern, Steve Snapp (424) of Ohio 4. Kevin Howard (1989-92) 161 2,086 15 State, Hal Cowan (411) of Oregon State, Larry Scott (405) of Minnesota-Moorhead, Bob 5. Dale Chipps (1984-87) 157 2,768 14 Cornell (365) of Colgate and Larry Smith (348) of Arkansas Tech ... Incidentally, Delaware’s 6. Sean Murphy (1982-85) 154 2,524 23 Scott Selheimer stands 18th on the list with 178 consecutive games. 7. Mike Smith (1986-89) 142 2,521 20 8. Mike Deal (1996-99) 138 1,534 5 The Tigers return to the road when they travel to William & Mary to face W&M Eric Yancey (2003-06) 138 1,814 16 UP NEXT: on Saturday, Sept. 29 at 1:00 p.m. ... The Tigers will be seeking their first-ever win against 10. Adam Overbey (1997-00) 131 2,203 14 11. Jason Galloway (2000-03)129 2,011 10 William & Mary ... W&M has won all four previous games, including a heart-breaking 29-28 vic- 12. Rob Remeto (1969-71) 127 1,711 11 tory at Towson last November. 13. Andrae Brown (2003-06) 118 1,506 11 14. Marcus Lee (2005-pres.)115 1,422 6 15. Ken Snoots (1976-79) 114 1,748 14

Game 4 vs. Delaware • September 22, 2007 • 7 2007 Tiger Starters At A Glance Offense Defense

QB - (13) Sean Schaefer, Jr. (3-3): 3rd-year starter who has RDT - (95) Richard Lee, So. (3-3): Former “walk-on” who earned passed for 6,580 yards and 44 touchdowns in career ... has a .648 starting position in pre-season ... appeared in 9 games last year with completion pct. in career ...honored as Atlantic 10 Conference three starts ... made 18 tackles and recovered a fumble in 2006 ... has Offensive Player of the Week twice in 2006 ... has tied school record started 3 games this year and made 6 tackles ... had a sack and a with 5 TD passes in a game twice, including once against Delaware. forced fumble at UMass.

TB - (34) Rasheed McClaude, Sr. (3-3): Tigers’ leading rusher NG - (62) John Sutherland, Sr. (1-1): Made first career start at in season opener with career high 111 yards on 16 carries and one TD UMass last week ... had one quarterback sack and also recovered a ... played in all 11 games as a junior and started twice ... led Tigers with fumble. 344 rushing yards on 81 carries last year with two TD’s ... also caught 13 passes for 187 yards ... hampered by injuries in career ... has LDT - (91) T.J. Foley, Sr. (3-3): Tigers’ most experienced defen- rushed for 604 yards since transferring from Kent State ... leads Tigers sive lineman ... 3rd-year starter who has battled injuries throughout with two TD’s this season. career ... had made 10 tackles in three games this season ... appeared in nine games in 2006 with six starts ... made 14 tackles with 2 tackles FL - (16) Marcus Lee, Jr. (3-3): Tigers’ top returning receiver ... for lost yardage ... has made 58 career tackles. has caught 115 passes in career for 1,422 yards and 6 TD’s ... caught 50 passes for 546 yards and one TD as a sophomore ... had 51 catch- LLB - (4) John Webb, Sr. (3-3): 4th-year starter ... team captain es for 702 yards and four TD’s as freshman ... caught 84-yard TD pass ... named 3rd team all-league in 2006 ... ranks 13th on Tigers’ career against Villanova in 2005, 4th-longest reception in school history. list with 243 tackles ... made 14 tackles against Central ... has 11 sacks in career ... strong candidate for Academic All-America® honors. HB - (80) Demetrius Harrison, Sr. (3-3): One of the Tiger co- captains ... caught 49 passes for 650 yards and four TD’s as a junior ILB - (41) Brian Bradford, Sr. (2-2): 4th-year starter ... named to ... had 6 catches for 128 yards and 2 TD’s in win at Delaware in 2006 CAA’s pre-season all-conference team ... two-time all-conference pick ... caught 11 passes for 129 yards in victory at Hofstra last year. who was 2nd team all-league in 2006 ... named 3rd team all-conference in 2005 ... had 74 tackles in 9 games in 2006 ... Atlantic 10 WR - (84) Dayron Arnold, Sr. (3-3): First-year starter ... caught Defensive Player of Week last September ... had career high 17 tack- 35 passes for 395 yards and one TD as a junior ... had career high 11 les in season opener ... named as CAA Defensive Player of Week catches for 119 yards and a touchdown against William & Mary ... after win over Central ... 5th in CAA with 35 tackles in 3 games. scored second career TD at Morgan State. ILB - (21) Maurice Wilkins, Sr. (2-2): First-year starter at line- TE - (42) John Godlasky, So. (3-3): Earned starting role in pre- backer who has been a top reserve for the last few years ... did very season ... appeared in seven games in 2006 with lone start of season well in Spring and won the Tigers’ “Lean and Mean” award ... made 40 in win over Liberty ... caught 2 passes for 14 yards in 2006 ... caught tackles in 2006 ... started two games in 2006 ... had career high 14 game-winning TD pass, a 2-yard reception, at Morgan State. tackles in first start, a win over Delaware ... made 13 tackles in opener ... has 32 tackles in three games, 8th in CAA. RT - (76) Dan Bridges, So. (3-3): Returning starter at right tackle ... started all 11 games as a “red shirt” freshman ... emerged as a RLB - (36) Jordan Manning, Jr. (3-2): 2nd-year starter at line- leader on the offensive line in 2006 ... should be a strong candidate for backer ... has led Tigers in tackles the last 2 seasons ... has made 179 All-CAA recognition. career tackles ... made 93 tackles in 2006, 9th in conference ... made 11 tackles for lost yardage in 2006 ... had 13 tackles at Delaware in RG - (65) Chris Ritter, Fr. (3-1): 1st-year starter ... made first start 2006 ... did not start season opener ... has been slowed by foot injury. of career last week at Massachusetts ... did very well in the Spring ... has tremendous intensity and toughness. LCB - (22) Eric Clark, Sr. (3-3): 3rd-year starter at cornerback ... has made 104 tackles in career with one interception ... lone intercep- OC - (69) Jeff Tyler, Sr. (3-3): 3rd-year starter ... made first start tion came in final seconds of 35-31 win over Delaware in 2005 ... has at center at Massachusetts last week ... Tigers’ most experienced broken up 12 passes in career ... moved into starting lineup as a red- offensive lineman ... versatile lineman with plenty of intensity ... vocal shirt freshman when Davon Telp was injured in a car accident. leader who has made 23 starts in career ... very smart offensive lineman who is a key to the Tigers’ offense. FS - (33) Kenny Scott, Sr. (3-3): Tiger co-captain ... third-year starter ... made 72 tackles in 2006, finish 3rd on team ... has 156 tack- LG - (63) Jeremy Williams, Jr. (3-3): Vastly-improved offensive les in career with 5 interceptions ... led Tigers with 3 interceptions in lineman who will be a starter at left guard ... served as back-up at 2005 ... made career high 15 tackles against William & Mary in 2006 guard as a sophomore ... won starting job in pre-season ... appeared ... interception and 68-yard return at Morgan set up game-winning TD. in seven games as a reserve guard last year ... also played in seven games as a reserve in 2005. SS - (15) Drew Mack, Jr. (3-3): First-year starter at strong safety ... has 21 tackles and 2 fumble recoveries in 3 games ... played in LT - (75) Antonio Logan-El, Fr. (3-0): Making first career start 11 games in 2006 with 2 starts ... had 42 tackles, 7th on team ... against Delaware ... has moved into starting lineup due to injury to named Atlantic 10 Defensive Player of Week after win at Richmond ... Leon Stevenson ... transfer from Penn State ... high school All- made 7 tackles and intercepted 2 passes at UR ... tied for 2nd in A10 American who is the highest-profile transfer to come to Towson. with 4 interceptions in 2006.

PK - (35) Mark Bencivengo, Jr. (3-0): Tigers’ regular place kick- RCB - (27) Jimmy McClam, Jr. (3-0): Cornerback who is mak- er ... Tigers’ leading scorer with 19 points ... has made 4 of 6 field goal ing first career start ... played in 11 games as a reserve in 2006 ... had attempts to date ... has converted all 7 extra point tries ... has aver- 38 tackles lin 2006 ... returns kickoffs ... had a 17.9 average in 2006. aged 64.1 yards per kickoff with 4 touchbacks ... has made 6 of 8 field goal attempts in career ... took over place-kicking duties in final two P - (11) Bill Shears, So.: Second-year punter who ranked fourth games of last season ... went 2-for-2 on FG attempts ... booted a in conference with a 37.9 average in 2006 ... has a 38.4 punting aver- career-long 40-yard field goal in win over Richmond. age this season.

Game 4 vs. Delaware • September 22, 2007 • 8 2007 Towson University Season In Review Aug. 30 - Tigers 20, Central Conn. 10 Devils to Towson’s 18-yard line where freshman Dennis Bien hit his TOWSON, Md. – Led by a 300-yard passing performance from first career field goal try, a 35-yarder to tie the score at 10-10 with 4:11 quarterback Sean Schaefer, the Tigers rallied for ten points in the remaining in the third period. That capped a 76 yard, 13 play-drive for fourth quarter as they opened their season with a 20-10 non-confer- the Blue Devils. ence victory over Central Connecticut in Johnny Unitas Stadium. For The Blue Devils created another opportunity for themselves on the Tigers, it was their 12th straight win over a non-league opponent. the ensuing series when Anthony Wilson intercepted Schaefer at the With the win, the Tigers also improved their record in season CCS 49-yard line. Holmes guided the Blue Devils to the Towson 16 openers at home to 10-0 under the direction of Coach Gordy Combs. yard line. This time Bien’s 31-yard field attempt sailed wide left. It was Towson's 100th all-time victory on Minnegan Field. The missed field goal was a turning point in the game. After the An enthusiastic crowd of 7,276 attended the opening game of missed field goal, the Tigers moved quickly downfield with McClaude Towson's 39th season of intercollegiate football. It was the fifth-largest ripping off a 28-yard run that helped the Tigers to the CCS 21-yard home crowd in the history of the program. line. Bencivengo stepped up and booted a 39-yard field goal to give With the score tied at 10-10 in the fourth quarter, Schaefer direct- Towson a 13-10 lead with 9:24 left to play in the contest. ed a 58-yard drive that resulted in a 39-yard field goal by sophomore The Tigers forced a punt on Central Connecticut’s next posses- Mark Bencivengo with 9:24 remaining. Bencivengo's field goal gave sion. The combination of Schaefer’s passing and McClaude’s running the Tigers a 13-10 advantage, a lead they did not relinquish. moved Towson from its own 25-yard line down to the Blue Devils’ one- The Tigers put the game out of reach later in the fourth quarter yard line. With 2:51 left on the clock, McClaude provided the insurance when they drove 75 yards on 12 plays for a clinching touchdown. TD when he nosed in for the score. Senior Rasheed McClaude, who rushed for a career high 111 yards Senior linebacker Brian Bradford led the Tiger defense with a on 16 carries, gave the Tigers a 20-10 lead when he scored on a one- career high 17 tackles and a forced fumble. Senior John Webb added yard run with 2:51 remaining. 14 tackles while Maurice Willkins made 13 tackles. "It was a typical first game of the year," said Coach Combs, who "We had a little trouble with their option game," said Bradford. "But opened his 16th season as the Tiger coach. "The bottom line is that we stayed excited and stayed focus. For the most part, we made the we made the plays when we had to make them." plays when we needed them." He added, "We reacted very well to adversity and I was pleased Schaefer completed 30 of 40 passes for 300 yards and one TD to by that. There were times in the game when we could have gone in the lead the Tigers' passing game. He completed passes to eight different tank - but we played with resolve. We have a lot of mistakes that we receivers. Junior wide receiver Tommy Breaux, making his first need to eliminate - especially the penalties. Many coaches have said appearance in a Towson uniform, hauled in a game-high seven recep- teams make the most improvement from the first game to the second tions for 109 yards. Breaux is also the starting center for the Tigers’ game and I'm hoping that happens." basketball team. Schaefer notched the eighth 300-yard passing game of his career SCORE BY QUARTERS 1 2 3 4 Final as the Tigers overcame a pounding rushing attack that netted Central Central Conn. (0-1) 7 0 3 0 10 Connecticut 246 yards on the ground. Tigers (1-0) 3 7 0 10 20 Towson wasted no time in lighting up its side of the scoreboard, driving 53 yards in six plays on its first possession with Bencivengo SCORING SUMMARY capping it off with a 34-yard field goal for a 3-0 Tigers’ lead. The drive TOW - Mark Bencivengo, 34 field goal. (12:14 1st - 6 plays, 53 yds., 2:05) was helped handsomely by McClaude, who broke off a career long 39- CC - Jo Jo Freeman, 6 run (4:24 1st - 9 plays, 36 yds., 4:16) Dennis Bien kick. yard run that moved the Tigers deep into Blue Devils’ territory. TOW - Marcus Lee, 19 pass from Sean Schaefer. (0:55 2nd - 8 plays, 94 yds., Central Connecticut grabbed a 7-3 lead late in the first quarter 1:08) after an exchange of turnovers. The Blue Devils fumbled the ball away CC - Dennis Bien, 35 field goal. (4:11 3rd - 13 plays, 76 yds., 5:33) at the Towson 40-yard line. The Tigers then gave it right back on the TOW - Mark Bencivengo, 39 field goal. (9:24 4th - 8 plays, 58 yds., 3:35) next play with Frank Leon recovering at the Tigers’ 36-yard line. It took the Blue Devils nine plays before they scored when Jo Jo Freeman's TOW - Rasheed McClaude, 1 run. (2:51 4th - 12 plays, 75 yds., 4:45). Mark Bencivengo kick. five-yard TD run gave CCSU a 7-3 lead with 4:24 left in the first period. TEAM STATS TOW CENTRAL An interception by Victor D’Arrigo gave the Blue Devils another First Downs 19 21 scoring opportunity when he picked off a Schaefer pass at midfield on Rushes-Net Yards 24-113 57-246 the ensuing possession. The drive stalled on downs at the Towson 20- Passing Yards 300 78 yard line as the period ended. Passes Att-Com-Int 40-30-2 26-11-0 Towson threatened early in the second quarter when Schaefer led Total Offense 413 324 the Tigers to the Blue Devils’ 31-yard line. However, the Tigers came Punt Rets.-Yds. 2-13 0-0 away without any points when Bencivengo’s 38-yard field goal attempt Kickoff Rets.-Yds. 2-57 4-69 was wide left. Interceptions-Ret. Yds. 0-0 2-13 With time winding down in the first half, the Tigers took posses- Punts-Avg. 2-35.5 5-42.0 sion after a Chris Rose 54-yard punt rolled dead at their six-yard line Fumbles-Lost 1-1 1-1 with 2:03 left on the clock and no timeouts. Penalties-Yds. 6-55 5-27 Over the next 68 seconds, Schaefer completed seven of eight Possession Time 25:14 34:46 passes for 94 yards as he gave the Tigers a 10-7 lead with a 19-yard Sacks By: No.-Yds. 0-0 2-9 TD pass to junior Marcus Lee just 55 seconds before halftime. TOP INDIVIDUAL PERFORMANCES: Bencivengo’s conversion gave the Tigers a 10-7 lead at the break. "That drive was a killer," said Central Coach Jeff McInerney after RUSHING: Central - Jo Jo Freeman 20-88, Ryan Holmes 9-65, Ralph McKenley the game. "Then, we had a broken coverage on the touchdown pass. 13-44, Aubrey Norris 5-28, Zach Cavanaugh 2-13, Adrian Hull 1-6, James Mallory 4-5, Jermaine Roberts 1-0. Towson - Rasheed McClaude 16-111, Matt Castor 4- But Towson can do that to you. They have a lot of speed and they play 12, Sean Schaefer 4- (-10). PASSING: Central - Ryan Holmes 15-7-0-37; Zach fast. Schaefer is a great quarterback and he can hurt you at any time." Cavanaugh 5-3-0-35; Aubrey Norris 4-1-0-6; Towson - Sean Schaefer 40-30-2- The Tigers tried to keep the momentum going on their first pos- 300. RECEIVING: Central - Jermaine Roberts 1-0; Nick Colagiovanni 3-15; Matt session of the second half. They drove 57 yards to the Central Gomes 2-30; Jo Jo Freeman 2-11; Adrian Hull 1-2. Towson - Tommy Breaux 7- Connecticut six-yard line where they stalled on downs. Then, the 109; Paul Perry 7-51; Demetrius Harrison 4-30; Marcus Lee 3-38; Dayron Arnold Tigers helped the Blue Devils out of the hole with three penalties that 3-30; Rasheed McClaude 1-10; Tamba Tongu 1-7. INTERCEPTIONS: Central - moved the ball to the CCSU 32 yard line. Anthony Wilson 1-0, Victor D’Arrigo 1-13. From there, reserve quarterback Ryan Holmes directed the Blue Attendance: 7,276.

Game 4 vs. Delaware • September 22, 2007 • 9 2007 Towson University Season In Review Sept. 8 - Tigers 28, Morgan State 21 Towson more breathing room at 21-13 with 2:20 left in third period. BALTIMORE, Md. – Led by four touchdown passes by junior Morgan tailback Chad Simpson got the six points right back quarterback Sean Schaefer and a momentum-changing defensive when he broke loose around left end for a 56-yard touchdown run on play by senior Kenny Scott, the Tigers won their second game of the the second play of the ensuing series to open the fourth quarter. season with a 28-21 non-conference victory over local rival Morgan Towson’s John Webb stopped Melton on a run for the two-point con- State on Saturday evening in Hughes Stadium. version as the Tigers held on to a 21-19 lead. In a wild game that featured an exciting interception return, a The following series for the Tigers was a near-disaster. After two safety, a pair of blocked field goals, a blocked punt and a handful of penalties backed them up to their own 15-yard line, Schaefer was penalties, Schaefer stood tall for the Tigers, shaking off two intercep- tackled in the end zone trying to recover the ball after a bad snap out tions and four sacks to complete 20 of 40 attempts for 213 yards as of the shot gun sailed over his head. That evened the score at 21-21. Towson beat Morgan for the 15th time in 20 meetings. After marching 46 yards on eight plays to the Tigers' 31-yard line, The victory also extended Towson’s win streak over non-confer- Melton served up an interception to Scott, who returned it 68 yards to ence opponents to 13 straight games. the Morgan two-yard line before he was knocked out of bounds. With his performance against the Bears, Schaefer upped his On the next play, Schaefer threw his fourth touchdown pass, this career passing yardage total to 6,318 yards, moving into fourth place time to Godlasky who was all alone in the back of the end zone for his on the Tigers' all-time passing list ahead of Ron Meehan (6,164). first career score. Mark Bencivengo’s conversion gave the Tigers the Meehan is currently Schaefer’s quarterback coach on the Tigers’ staff. lead again, 28-21, with 9:53 to play in the contest. Schaefer completed passes to eight different receivers and threw Scott’s interception return was the fourth-longest in program his- the TD passes to four different Tigers. tory and proved to be the turning point of the game. Although the Tigers never trailed in the game, they did not grab The Tiger defense held Morgan without a first down the rest of the the lead for good until 9:53 remained in the game. Scott intercepted a way. When Marcus Lee made a fair catch at the Towson 22-yard line pass at the Towson 30-yard line and returned it to the Morgan 2-yard with 4:49 remaining, the Bears' offense was finished for the evening. line. On the next play, Schaefer gave the Tigers a lead they would Using the running ability of Williams and sophomore Matt Castor, never relinquish with a two-yard TD pass to John Godlasky. Schaefer directed a 51-yard, nine-play drive that ate up the fine 4:49 "This was a victory for perseverance," said Coach Gordy Combs. of the game. "We had a lot of things go against us - bad snaps, dropped passes, SCORE BY QUARTERS 1 2 3 4 Final penalties, injuries and a safety. But we hung in there and fought Tigers (2-0) 7 7 7 7 28 through it. We made the plays we needed to make and we stopped Morgan State (1-1) 0 10 3 8 21 them when we had to." SCORING SUMMARY The Tigers jumped out to a 7-0 lead but it took most of the first TOW - Dayron Arnold, 10 pass from Sean Schaefer. (4:39 1st - 18 plays, 66 quarter to secure it. The drive turned into a marathon, taking 18 plays yds., 8:26) Mark Bencivengo kick. and over eight minutes to travel 66 yards. Schaefer passed the last 10 MSU - Jonathan Skeete, 32 field goal. (10:40 2nd - 5 plays, 51 yds., 2:35) yards to wide receiver Dayron Arnold. TOW - Demetrius Harrison, 3 pass from Sean Schaefer. (6:29 2nd - 13 plays, Morgan took the next possession and moved down field quickly 76 yds., 4:05) Mark Bencivengo kick. but came away with nothing. On a third and goal from the two-yard MSU - Robert Surratt, 9 pass from Mario Melton. (0:05 2nd - 13 plays, 84 yds., line, Towson’s Ollie Thomas knocked away a sure touchdown pass by 3:37) Jonathan Skeete kick. quarterback Mario Melton in the end zone intended for Roderick MSU - Jonathan Skeete, 27 field goal. (9:17 3rd - 9 plays, 34 yds., 4:22). Wolfe. The Bears then tried a 19-yard Jonathan Skeete field goal that TOW - Casey Cegles, 22 pass from Sean Schaefer. (2:20 3rd - 9 plays, 45 yds., was blocked by Josh Root with 4:39 left in the first period. 3:50) Mark Bencivengo kick. Morgan’s Mark Hicks gave the Bears another offensive opportu- MSU - Chad Simpson, 56 run. (13:57 4th - 2 plays, 63 yds., 0:49) Jonathan nity when he intercepted Schaefer at the Morgan 34-yard line. Melton Skeete kick. immediately went to the air and connected on a 44-yard pass comple- MSU - Team safety - Sean Schaefer tackled in end zone. (13:42 4th) tion to Wolfe. Five plays later, Skeete put points on the scoreboard for TOW - John Godlasky, 2 pass from Sean Schaefer. (9:53 4th - 1 play, 2 yds., the Bears with a 32-yard field goal early in the second quarter. 0:05). Mark Bencivengo kick. Towson answered with another long drive that went 76 yards in TEAM STATS TOW MORGAN 4:05. Schaefer finished it with a 10 yard toss to Demetrius Harrison First Downs 24 16 as the Tigers increased their lead to 14-3 with 6:29 left in the half. Rushes-Net Yards 40-101 38-245 Morgan mounted its best effort of the half as the second quarter Passing Yards 213 130 was winding down, starting on its own 16-yard line with only 3:42 to Passes Att-Com-Int 40-20-2 27-10-1 cover 84 yards. But the Bears made efficient use of their time. With 17 Total Offense 314 375 seconds left, they had a first and goal at the Tigers’ nine-yard line. After Punt Rets.-Yds. 2-(-4) 3-11 Jimmy McClam batted away a pass intended for Wolfe at the one Kickoff Rets.-Yds. 5-85 2-41 yard line, Melton drilled a bullet to Robert Surratt for the touchdown Interceptions-Ret. Yds. 1-68 2-4 with just 5.8 seconds left. Punts-Avg. 4-40.2 5-39.4 Fumbles-Lost 1-0 2-0 Morgan maintained its momentum at the start of the second half. Penalties-Yds. 11-90 8-67 On the third play of the third quarter, Jason Little intercepted Possession Time 35:54 24:06 Schaefer at the Towson 45-yard line. The Bears marched to the Sacks By: No.-Yds. 0-0 4-23 Towson 12-yard line where they settled for a 28-yard field goal by Skeete to trim the Tigers’ lead to 14-13.. TOP INDIVIDUAL PERFORMANCES: On the next possession, the Bears held the Tigers and forced a RUSHING: Towson - Nick Williams 15-91; Rasheed McClaude 13-46; Matt punt. The snap sailed over punter Billy Shears’ head, giving the Bears Castor 4-22; Paul Perry 1-9; Sean Schaefer 4- (-23); Team 3-(-44). Morgan - Chad a first down at Towson’s 28-yard line. The Tigers defense stiffened and Simpson 25-195; Mario Melton 6-35; Devan James 7-15. PASSING: Towson - the Bears had to send out Skeete to attempt a 45 yard field goal. Sean Schaefer 40-20-2-213. Morgan - Mario Melton 27-10-1-130. RECEIVING: The field goal attempt was blocked by Brian Bradford and Towson - Marcus Lee 5-64; Tommy Breaux 4-57; Dayron Arnold 4-39; Casey returned to Morgan’s 45-yard line by Thomas. That seem to turn the Cegles 2-35; Demetrius Harrison 2-12; Paul Perry 1-6; John Godlasky 1-2; Nick momentum in favor of the Tigers. Schaefer hit Tommy Breaux with a Williams 1-(-2). Morgan - Roderick Wolfe 5-64; Chad Simpson 2-15; Edwin 19-yard completion that moved Towson to the Bears’ 22-yard line. Baptiste 1-33; Sean Simmons 1-9; Robert Surratt 1-9. INTERCEPTIONS: After Justin Lawrence sacked Schaefer, the Tigers had a third and 18 Towson - Kenny Scott 1-68; Morgan - Jason Little 1-1; Mark Hicks 1-3. at the 22 yard line. But Schaefer hit sophomore wide receiver Casey Attendance: 8,732. Cegles with his first career touchdown reception on a strike that gave

Game 4 vs. Delaware • September 22, 2007 • 10 2007 Towson University Football Game Notes Sept. 15 - #3 UMass 36, Tigers 13 opportunity. After gaining a first and goal at Towson’s nine, an ineligible AMHERST, Mass. – Third-ranked Massachusetts (3-0) overcame receiver downfield negated an Coen to Jeremy Horne touchdown an early 10-3 deficit and turned back an upset bid by the 23rd-ranked pass. UMass settled for three points on Koepplin’s field goal to take a Tigers as the Minutemen beat the Tigers 36-13 in the Colonial Athletic 22-13 lead with 2:18 to go in the third period. Association opener for both teams in McGuirk Alumni Stadium. UMass’ Sean Smalls delivered a devastating blow early in the The loss was the first of the season for the Tigers in three outings fourth quarter when he stepped in front of a Schaefer pass at the and snapped a six-game road winning streak the Tigers had. It was the Tigers’ 10-yard line and returned it 90 yards for a touchdown and a 29- Tigers' first road loss since the season finale in 2005, a loss at James 13 lead with 14:05 remaining in the game. That proved to be too much Madison. of a deficit for the Tigers to make up. The defending conference champion Minutemen won their ninth The Minutemen intercepted Schaefer for a third time late in the straight home game. For UMass, this marks their first 3-0 start in 21 quarter deep in Towson territory. Four plays later, Omar scored on a 10- years. yard run with 3:31 left in the game, upping the UMass lead to 36-13. Costly errors proved to be too much for the Tigers to overcome. For the Tigers, 262 of their 284 total yards for the game came off "All week we were very aware of how good UMass is," said Coach the pass. Gordy Combs. "They didn't disappoint in that regard. Despite that, we Perry had a career high 11 receptions for 131 yards while Lee had some very good opportunities and we didn't cash in. Meanwhile, caught six passes for 72 yards. McClaude was the Tigers’ leading UMass took advantage of our mistakes. When you're playing a team ground gainer with 39 yards on 16 carries. like UMass, you have to take advantage of everything they give you." Linebacker Maurice Wilkins and Mack led Towson’s defense with Despite facing up to a tremendous amount of pressure, junior 10 tackles each. quarterback Sean Schaefer completed 27 of 44 passes for 262 yards. The Tiger defense turned in a very solid effort against UMass' Due to the pressure of UMass, he was sacked four times, hurried many highly-regarded running game. The Minutemen came into the contest, other times and threw three interceptions. averaging 171.5 yards rushing per game. Towson held the Minutemen "We were aware that UMass likes to blitz," said Schaefer. "My O- to 81 yards rushing, including only 33 yards in the second half. Line did a good job blocking but there was still a lot of pressure." "We've got eight games left," said Coach Combs. "We've got to Both teams were anxious to demonstrate their offensive prowess correct these mistakes and get back to work." in the first quarter as points were scored on every possession. SCORE BY QUARTERS 1 2 3 4 Final Schaefer came out throwing the ball in the opening minutes of the Tigers (2-1) 10 0 3 0 13 game. On their first possession, Schaefer connected with senior Paul Massachusetts (3-0) 12 7 3 14 36 Perry for a 59-yard play that moved Towson to the UMass 15-yard line. SCORING SUMMARY A pass interference call set up Towson at the 5-yard line. Two plays TOW - Rasheed McClaude, 1 run. (12:05 1st - 7 plays, 76 yds., 2:55) Mark later, senior Rasheed McClaude finished off the drive with a one-yard Bencivengo kick. TD plunge. Mark Bencivengo’s conversion gave the Tigers their first UMASS - Chris Koepplin, 40 field goal. (8:40 1st - 9 plays, 43 yds., 3:25) points against UMass and a 7-0 lead just 2:55 into the contest. TOW - Mark Bencivengo, 34 field goal. (5:31 1st - 8 plays, 58 yds., 3:09) The Minutemen answered on their first possession but not as loud- UMASS - Michael Omar, 10 pass from Liam Coen. (1:56 1st - 8 plays, 63 yds., ly. They drove into Tiger territory but stalled at the 23 where they had 3:35) Chris Koepplin kick. to settle for a 40 yard Chris Koepplin field goal at the 8:40 mark. UMASS - Team Safety. (0:51 1st) Towson got those three points right back on its next drive. UMASS - Rasheed Rancher, 35 pass from Liam Coen. (3:02 3rd - 9 plays, 77 Schaefer hit Marcus Lee with a 39-yard completion that put Towson yds., 4:46) Chris Koepplin kick. near UMass’ 25-yard line. The Minutemen stiffened, forcing the Tigers TOW - Mark Bencivengo, 30 field goal. (8:50 3rd - 4 plays, -1 yds., 1:41) to settle for a 34-yard field goal by Bencivengo that gave them a 10-3 UMASS - Chris Koepplin, 21 field goal. (3:11 3rd - 6 plays, 28 yds., 3:11) lead with 5:31 left. UMASS - Sean Smalls, 90 interception return. (14:05 4th) Chris Koepplin kick. The Minutemen tied the game on their next series, marching 63 UMASS - Michael Omar, 10 run. (3:31 4th - 4 plays, 30 yds., 2:02). Chris yards in seven plays as quarterback Liam Coen passing ten yards to Koepplin kick. Michael Omar to knot the score at 10-10. TEAM STATS TOW UMASS A costly error by the Tigers enabled UMass take the lead one First Downs 19 15 minute later. A bad snap over the head of Tiger punter Billy Shears Rushes-Net Yards 33-22 32-81 went out the end zone for a safety and a 12-10 UMass lead with 40 Passing Yards 262 225 seconds left in the first quarter. Passes Att-Com-Int 44-27-3 22-17-1 Midway through the second period, the Tigers tried to regain the Total Offense 284 306 lead but Michael Meggett dashed their hopes when he blocked a 34- Punt Rets.-Yds. 2-15 0-0 yard field goal attempt by Bencivengo. Kickoff Rets.-Yds. 4-54 4-71 The Minutemen promptly drove 77 yards on nine plays to take a Interceptions-Ret. Yds. 1-8 3-101 19-10 lead when Coen threw a 35-yard touchdown toss to Rasheed Punts-Avg. 1-37.0 2-41.0 Rancher, who made a spectacular one-handed catch. Fumbles-Lost 0-0 3-2 Trailing 19-10 at halftime, the Tigers received three big opportuni- Penalties-Yds. 7-51 15-114 Possession Time 32:17 27:43 ties to get back in the game. Sacks By: No.-Yds. 2-14 4-27 Freshman defensive back Raymond White gave Towson a great scoring opportunity when he intercepted Coen at the UMass 27-yard TOP INDIVIDUAL PERFORMANCES: line early in the third period. But the Tigers gave it right back when RUSHING: Towson - Rasheed McClaude 16-39; Nick Williams 8-20; TEAM 1-(-8); Courtney Robinson picked off Schaefer in the end zone. Bill Shears 1-(-13); Sean Schaefer 7-(-16). UMass - Matt Lawrence 20-66; Tony On the next play, Richard Lee sacked Coen, causing a fumble that Nelson 7-22; Michael Omar 1-10; TEAM 2-(-3); Liam Coen 2-(-14). PASSING: was recovered by senior John Sutherland at the UMass 13. The sack Towson - Sean Schaefer 44-27-3-262. UMass - Liam Coen 21-16-1-196; Scott sent Coen to the sideline with an injured foot. Woodward 1-1-0-29. RECEIVING: Towson - Paul Perry 11-131; Marcus Lee 6-72; Four plays later, Bencivengo kicked a 30-yard field goal to trim the Demetrius Harrison 4-30; Dayron Arnold 2-11; Tomba Tongu 1-8; Rasheed UMass lead to 19-13 with 8:50 left in the third period. McClaude 1-6; Casey Cegles 1-4; Nick Williams 1-0. UMass - Roderick Wolfe 5- Making the first start of his college career, Sutherland had a sack 64; Chad Simpson 2-15; Edwin Baptiste 1-33; Sean Simmons 1-9; Robert Surratt and a fumble recovery. 1-9. INTERCEPTIONS: Towson - Ray White 1-8; UMass - Sean Smalls 1-90; The Tigers stopped the Minutemen on the next series when Drew Craig Robinson 1-0; Jason Hatchell 1-11. Mack recovered a loose ball for Towson but the Tigers gave up the ball on downs. Shears came in to punt but mishandled the snap and the Attendance: 8,218. Minutemen tackled him at the Towson 32 to create another a scoring Game 4 vs. Delaware • September 22, 2007 • 11 2007 Towson University Football Depth Chart OFFENSE FL: 16 - Marcus Lee (6-2, 195, Jr.) 89 - Tamba Tongu (6-0, 175, So.) 88 - Derek Waddy (6-0, 182, Fr.) HB: 80 - Demetrius Harrison (6-0, 190, Sr.) 2 - Paul Perry (6-2, 185, Sr.) 85 - Tommy Breaux (6-9, 200, Jr.) SE: 84 - Dayron Arnold (6-3, 196, Sr.) 85 - Tommy Breaux (6-9, 200, Jr.) 86 - Casey Cegles (5-10, 185, Fr.) RT: 76 - Dan Bridges (6-6, 300, So.) 72 - Adam Pritts (6-6, 305, So.) RG: 65 - Chris Ritter (6-3, 275, Fr.) 71 - Steve Coda (6-4, 295, So.) OC: 69 - Jeff Tyler (6-6, 290, Sr.) 70 - Austin Weibley (6-2, 290, Jr.) 78 - Nick Bradway (6-0, 285, Sr.) LG: 63 - Jeremy Williams (6-2, 270, Jr.) 65 - Chris Ritter (6-3, 275, Fr.) LT: 75 - Antonio Logan-El (6-5, 315, Fr.) 72 - Adam Pritts (6-6, 305, So.) TE: 42 - John Godlasky (6-3, 245, So.) 82 - Ryan Collins (6-5, 240, Sr.) 99 - Reno West (6-3, 245, Sr.) TB: 34 - Rasheed McClaude (5-11, 208, Sr.) 18 - Nick Williams (5-8, 210, Sr.) 32 - Matt Castor (5-10, 205, So.) 44 - Jas Lee Rouson (5-11, 225, Fr.) QB: 13 - Sean Schaefer (6-1, 205, Jr.) 14 - Andrew Goldbeck (6-1, 225 Sr.) 10 - Jake Long (6-1, 205, Fr.)

DEFENSE RDT: 95 - Richard Lee (6-4, 257, So.) 59 - Scott Bullock (6-4, 275, Jr.) NG: 62 - John Sutherland (6-3, 300, Sr.) 92 - Haines Holloway (6-2, 285, Sr.) LDT: 91 - T.J. Foley (6-3, 275, Sr.) 64 - Yaky Ibia (6-2, 285, Fr.) LLB: 4 - John Webb (6-3, 220, Sr.) 28 - Donte Blakey (6-0, 220, Fr.) ILB: 41 - Brian Bradford (6-2, 240, Sr.) 52 - Josh Root (6-2, 235, So.) ILB: 21 - Maurice Wilkins (6-1, 225, Sr.) 47 - Alex Butt (6-2, 215, So.) RLB: 36 - Jordan Manning (6-0, 228, Sr.) 17 - Trent Covington (6-1, 200, Jr.) LCB: 22 - Eric Clark (6-1, 185, Sr.) 26 - Ollie Thomas (5-8, 186, Fr.) FS: 33 - Kenny Scott (6-1, 200, Sr.) 9 - Andrew Lee (6-0, 200, Fr.) SS: 15 - Drew Mack (6-1, 205, Jr.) 3 - Raymond White (6-0, 210, Fr.) RCB: 25 - Jeremy Gardner (5-10, 182, Fr.) 27 - Jimmy McClam (5-7, 170, Jr.)

SPECIAL TEAMS P: 11 - Bill Shears (6-4, 230, So.) 35 - Mark Bencivengo (6-0, 180, Jr.) LS: 60 - Joe McNamara (6-0, 250, Fr.) PK: 35 - Mark Bencivengo (6-0, 180, Jr.) 29 - Chris Desautels (6-4, 185, So.) KO: 35 - Mark Bencivengo (6-0, 180, Jr.) 29 - Chris Desautels (6-4, 185, So.) HLDR: 14 - Andrew Goldbeck (6-1, 225, Sr.) 11 - Bill Shears (6-4, 230, So.) PR: 16 - Marcus Lee (6-2, 195, Jr.) 2 - Paul Perry (6-2, 185, Sr.) KOR: 27 - Jimmy McClam (5-7, 170, Jr.) 2 - Paul Perry (6-2, 185, Sr.) 19 - Nathan Irby (5-10, 185, Jr.) TIGERS’ GAME-BY-GAME STARTERS OFFENSE: Opponent FL H-B SE LT LG C RG RT TE TB QB Central M. Lee Harrison Arnold Stevenson J. Williams Weibley Tyler Bridges Godlasky McClaude Schaefer Morgan M. Lee Harrison Arnold Stevenson J. Williams Bradway Tyler Bridges Godlasky McClaude Schaefer UMass M. Lee Harrison Arnold Logan-El J. Williams Tyler Ritter Bridges Godlasky McClaude Schaefer Delaware W & M Richmond Hofstra Colgate Maine Villanova JMU DEFENSE: Opponent RDT NG LDT LLB ILB ILB RLB LCB FS RCB SS Central R. Lee Bullock Foley Webb Bradford Wilkins Covington Clark K. Scott Gardner Mack Morgan R. Lee Bullock Foley Webb Bradford Wilkins Manning Clark K. Scott Gardner Mack UMass R. Lee Sutherland Foley Webb Bradford Wilkins Manning Clark K. Scott Gardner Mack Delaware W & M Richmond Hofstra Colgate Maine Villanova JMU

Game 4 vs. Delaware • September 22, 2007 • 12 2007 Towson University Football Towson Overall Individual Statistics (Sept. 15, 2007) All games

RUSHING GP-GS Att Gain Loss Net Avg TD Long Avg/G PUNT RETURNS No. Yds Avg TD Long ------Rasheed McClaude 3-3 45 207 11 196 4.4 2 39 65.3 Marcus Lee 4 18 4.5 0 10 Nick Williams 2-0 23 120 9 111 4.8 0 15 55.5 Nick Williams 2 6 3.0 0 10 Matt Castor 3-0 8 35 1 34 4.2 0 12 11.3 Total...... 6 24 4.0 0 10 Paul Perry 3-0 1 9 0 9 9.0 0 9 3.0 Opponents...... 3 11 3.7 0 6 Bill Shears 3-0 1 0 13 -13 -13.0 0 0 -4.3 Sean Schaefer 3-3 15 21 70 -49 -3.3 0 9 -16.3 INTERCEPTIONS No. Yds Avg TD Long TEAM 2-0 4 0 52 -52 -13.0 0 0 -26.0 ------Total...... 3 97 392 156 236 2.4 2 39 78.7 Kenny Scott 1 68 68.0 0 68 Opponents...... 3 127 627 55 572 4.5 3 56 190.7 Raymond White 1 8 8.0 0 8 Total...... 2 76 38.0 0 68 PASSING GP-GS Effic Cmp-Att-Int Pct Yds TD Lng Avg/G Opponents...... 7 118 16.9 1 90 ------Sean Schaefer 3-3 116.61 77-124-7 62.1 775 5 59 258.3 KICK RETURNS No. Yds Avg TD Long Total...... 3 116.61 77-124-7 62.1 775 5 59 258.3 ------Opponents...... 3 107.03 38-75-2 50.7 433 3 44 144.3 Jimmy McClam 4 75 18.8 0 24 Paul Perry 4 63 15.8 0 34 RECEIVING GP-GS No. Yds Avg TD Long Avg/G Nick Williams 2 35 17.5 0 18 ------Nate Irby 1 23 23.0 0 23 Paul Perry 3-0 19 188 9.9 0 59 62.7 Total...... 11 196 17.8 0 34 Marcus Lee 3-3 14 174 12.4 1 39 58.0 Opponents...... 10 181 18.1 0 27 Tommy Breaux 3-0 11 166 15.1 0 37 55.3 Demetrius Harrison 3-3 10 72 7.2 1 14 24.0 FUMBLE RETURNS No. Yds Avg TD Long Dayron Arnold 3-3 9 80 8.9 1 17 26.7 ------Hakeem Moore 1-0 4 25 6.2 0 10 25.0 Total...... 0 0 0.0 0 0 Casey Cegles 3-0 3 39 13.0 1 22 13.0 Opponents...... 0 0 0.0 0 0 Rasheed McClaude 3-3 2 16 8.0 0 10 5.3 Tamba Tongu 3-0 2 15 7.5 0 8 5.0 Nick Williams 2-0 2 -2 -1.0 0 0 -1.0 John Godlasky 3-3 1 2 2.0 1 2 0.7 Total...... 3 77 775 10.1 5 59 258.3 Opponents...... 3 38 433 11.4 3 44 144.3 2007 Towson University Football Towson Overall Individual Statistics (Sept. 15, 2007) All games

|------PATs ------| SCORING TD FGs Kick Rush Rcv Pass DXP Saf Points TOTAL OFFENSE G Plays Rush Pass Total Avg/G ------Mark Bencivengo 0 4-6 7-7 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 19 Sean Schaefer 3 139 -49 775 726 242.0 Rasheed McClaude 2 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 12 Rasheed McClaude 3 45 196 0 196 65.3 Demetrius Harrison 1 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 6 Nick Williams 2 23 111 0 111 55.5 Marcus Lee 1 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 6 Matt Castor 3 8 34 0 34 11.3 John Godlasky 1 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 6 Paul Perry 3 1 9 0 9 3.0 Casey Cegles 1 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 6 Bill Shears 3 1 -13 0 -13 -4.3 Dayron Arnold 1 0-0 0-0 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 6 TEAM 2 4 -52 0 -52 -26.0 Total...... 7 4-6 7-7 0-0 0 0-0 0 0 61 Total...... 3 221 236 775 1011 337.0 Opponents...... 7 5-8 6-6 0-1 0 0-0 0 2 67 Opponents...... 3 202 572 433 1005 335.0

PUNTING No. Yds Avg Long TB FC I20 Blkd FIELD GOALS FGM-FGA Pct 01-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-99 Lg Blk ------Bill Shears 7 269 38.4 63 0 3 1 0 Bencivengo 4-6 66.7 0-0 0-0 4-6 0-0 0-0 39 1 Total...... 7 269 38.4 63 0 3 1 0 Opponents...... 12 489 40.8 53 0 2 2 0 FG SEQUENCE Towson OPPONENTS ------KICKOFFS No. Yds Avg TB OB Retn Net YdLn Central Conn. (34),38,(39) (35),31 ------Morgan State - 29,(32),(27),45 Mark Bencivengo 15 962 64.1 4 1 Massachusetts (34),34,(30) (40),(21) Total...... 15 962 64.1 4 1 181 46.7 23 Opponents...... 15 921 61.4 3 0 196 44.3 25 Numbers in (parentheses) indicate field goal was made. 2007 Towson University Football Towson Overall Individual Statistics (Sept. 15, 2007) All games

ALL PURPOSE G Rush Rec PR KOR IR Tot Avg/G ------Paul Perry 3 9 188 0 63 0 260 86.7 Rasheed McClaude 3 196 16 0 0 0 212 70.7 Marcus Lee 3 0 174 18 0 0 192 64.0 Tommy Breaux 3 0 166 0 0 0 166 55.3 Nick Williams 2 111 -2 6 35 0 150 75.0 Dayron Arnold 3 0 80 0 0 0 80 26.7 Jimmy McClam 2 0 0 0 75 0 75 37.5 Demetrius Harrison 3 0 72 0 0 0 72 24.0 Kenny Scott 3 0 0 0 0 68 68 22.7 Casey Cegles 3 0 39 0 0 0 39 13.0 Matt Castor 3 34 0 0 0 0 34 11.3 Hakeem Moore 1 0 25 0 0 0 25 25.0 Nate Irby 2 0 0 0 23 0 23 11.5 Tamba Tongu 3 0 15 0 0 0 15 5.0 Raymond White 3 0 0 0 0 8 8 2.7 John Godlasky 3 0 2 0 0 0 2 0.7 Bill Shears 3 -13 0 0 0 0 -13 -4.3 Sean Schaefer 3 -49 0 0 0 0 -49 -16.3 TEAM 2 -52 0 0 0 0 -52 -26.0 Total...... 3 236 775 24 196 76 1307 435.7 Opponents...... 3 572 433 11 181 118 1315 438.3 2007 Towson University Football Towson Overall Defensive Statistics (Sept. 15, 2007) All games

|------Tackles------| |-Sacks-| |---Pass Def---| |-Fumbles-| Blkd DEFENSIVE LEADERS GP-GS Solo Ast Total TFL/Yds No-Yds Int-Yds BrUp QBH Rcv-Yds FF Kick Saf ------41 Brian Bradford 3-3 19 16 35 5.0-9 . . . . . 1 1 . 21 Maurice Wilkins 3-3 22 10 32 1.0-1 . . 2 1 . 1 . . 15 Drew Mack 3-3 10 11 21 . . . 3 . 2-0 . . . 4 John Webb 3-3 5 15 20 1.0-2 . . 1 . . . . . 33 Kenny Scott 3-3 8 11 19 . . 1-68 2 . . . . . 22 Eric Clark 3-3 8 5 13 1.0-4 ...... 25 Jeremy Gardner 3-3 11 2 13 1.0-6 ...... 17 Trent Covington 3-1 3 8 11 . . . 1 . . . . . 91 T.J. Foley 3-3 4 6 10 ...... 3 Raymond White 3-0 3 5 8 . . 1-8 ...... 26 Ollie Thomas 3-0 5 2 7 . . . 1 . . . . . 36 Jordan Manning 3-2 4 2 6 1.0-2 ...... 64 Yaky Ibia 3-0 1 5 6 ...... 95 Richard Lee 3-3 4 2 6 1.0-8 1.0-8 . . . . 1 . . 59 Scott Bullock 3-2 2 3 5 ...... 52 Josh Root 3-0 . 5 5 . . . . 1 . . 1 . 47 Alex Butt 3-0 2 1 3 ...... 24 Khaliq Price 3-0 1 2 3 ...... 27 Jimmy McClam 2-0 2 . 2 . . . 1 . . . . . 16 Marcus Lee 3-3 2 . 2 ...... 44 Jas Lee Rouson 3-0 2 . 2 ...... 32 Matt Castor 3-0 2 . 2 ...... 1 . . 37 Damien Kinchen 2-0 1 . 1 ...... 62 John Sutherland 1-1 1 . 1 1.0-6 1.0-6 . . . 1-0 . . . 84 Dayron Arnold 3-3 1 . 1 ...... 18 Nick Williams 2-0 1 . 1 ...... 35 Mark Bencivengo 3-0 1 . 1 ...... 2 Paul Perry 3-0 1 . 1 ...... 9 Drew Lee 3-0 ...... 1 . . . . . Total...... 3-0 126 111 237 12-38 2-14 2-76 12 2 3-0 4 2 . Opponents...... 3-0 - - - - 10-59 7-118 13 4 1-0 2 1 2 2007 Towson University Football Towson Overall Team Statistics (Sept. 15, 2007) All games

TEAM STATISTICS TOWSON OPP ------SCORING...... 61 67 Points Per Game...... 20.3 22.3 FIRST DOWNS...... 62 52 Rushing...... 21 33 Passing...... 34 17 Penalty...... 7 2 RUSHING YARDAGE...... 236 572 Yards gained rushing...... 392 627 Yards lost rushing...... 156 55 Rushing Attempts...... 97 127 Average Per Rush...... 2.4 4.5 Average Per Game...... 78.7 190.7 TDs Rushing...... 2 3 PASSING YARDAGE...... 775 433 Att-Comp-Int...... 124-77-7 75-38-2 Average Per Pass...... 6.2 5.8 Average Per Catch...... 10.1 11.4 Average Per Game...... 258.3 144.3 TDs Passing...... 5 3 TOTAL OFFENSE...... 1011 1005 Total Plays...... 221 202 Average Per Play...... 4.6 5.0 Average Per Game...... 337.0 335.0 KICK RETURNS: #-YARDS...... 11-196 10-181 PUNT RETURNS: #-YARDS...... 6-24 3-11 INT RETURNS: #-YARDS...... 2-76 7-118 KICK RETURN AVERAGE...... 17.8 18.1 PUNT RETURN AVERAGE...... 4.0 3.7 INT RETURN AVERAGE...... 38.0 16.9 FUMBLES-LOST...... 2-1 6-3 PENALTIES-YARDS...... 24-196 28-208 Average Per Game...... 65.3 69.3 PUNTS-YARDS...... 7-269 12-489 Average Per Punt...... 38.4 40.8 Net punt average...... 36.9 38.8 TIME OF POSSESSION/GAME...... 31:08 28:52 3RD-DOWN CONVERSIONS...... 22/47 14/45 3rd-Down Pct...... 47% 31% 4TH-DOWN CONVERSIONS...... 3/10 6/7 4th-Down Pct...... 30% 86% SACKS BY-YARDS...... 2-14 10-59 MISC YARDS...... 27 7 TOUCHDOWNS SCORED...... 7 7 FIELD GOALS-ATTEMPTS...... 4-6 5-8 ON-SIDE KICKS...... 0-0 0-0 RED-ZONE SCORES...... 10-14 71% 8-11 73% RED-ZONE TOUCHDOWNS...... 7-14 50% 4-11 36% PAT-ATTEMPTS...... 7-7 100% 6-6 100% ATTENDANCE...... 7276 16950 Games/Avg Per Game...... 1/7276 2/8475 Neutral Site Games...... 0/0

SCORE BY QUARTERS 1st 2nd 3rd 4th Total ------Towson...... 20 14 10 17 - 61 Opponents...... 19 17 9 22 - 67 2007 Towson University Football Towson Game Results (Sept. 15, 2007) All games

Overall Conference Date Opponent Score Record Record Time Attend ------Aug 30, 2007 CENTRAL CONN. W 20-10 1- 0- 0 0- 0- 0 3:01 7276 Sep 08, 2007 at Morgan State W 28-21 2- 0- 0 0- 0- 0 3:15 8732 * Sep 15, 2007 at #3 Massachusetts 13-36 L 2- 1- 0 0- 1- 0 3:15 8218

* CAA games