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QUICK FACTS RESIDENTIAL LIFE Founded: 1920 Making you feel at home is a priority at UNH. Our on-campus hous- Campus: Located in West Haven, Conn., 84 acres on a ing is available in eight residence halls. Residential Life staff mem- hilltop overlooking Long Island Sound and the culturally rich city of bers live in each hall and help promote an atmosphere conducive to New Haven. A southeastern branch is located in New London, study and social interaction among students. Residence Hall Conn. Councils, composed of students elected by their peers, plan social Enrollment: 3700 undergraduate fulltime, 6000 total enrollment and recreational activities and serve as representatives for students Student Ratio: 50% Male, 50 % Female living in each hall. Room accommodations range from traditional Geographic Distribution: 46 states and 28 countries residence halls (equipped with a fitness room and campus conven- Diversity: 31% from minority groups (all categories) ience store) to multi-bedroom, apartment-style residences.

FACULTY Over 90% hold PhD’s or the highest degree in their fields. Many The David A. have backgrounds as working professionals and are consultants Beckerman to Connecticut businesses, bringing hands-on experience to the Recreation Center, classroom. UNH has a student-to-faculty ratio of 15:1. opened Fall 2007. Made possible by a ACADEMIC PROGRAMS generous donation UNH offers Associate’s, Bachelor’s, and Master’s Degrees in 114 from alumnus David programs in Arts & Sciences; Business; Engineering; and Justice, A. Beckerman, the Safety and Security Studies. There are nearly 100 different Center includes undergraduate programs and 30 graduate programs. basketball courts; a multi-sport court for rollerblading, roller hockey, volleyball and indoor soccer; a fitness center with aerobic equipment, SPECIAL ACADEMIC PROGRAMS weights and televisions; a multi-purpose room for yoga, step aerobics, Honors Program for highly-motivated students with high levels Pilates and other activities; an elevated running track; and a lounge area for relaxation. of academic achievement. Freshman-year program for all new fresh- men to help them make the transition into university life. Developmental Studies Program for students requiring strengthen- ing of basic academic skills. Center for Learning Resources offers free tutoring for students seeking extra help with their studies. For more information visit us online INTERNSHIPS at: www.newhaven.edu or call

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On September 5, 2009 the Charger Football team returned to the field for the first time since 2003. In the opening game of the season, the Chargers de- 2010 Pl a feated Lincoln University (Pa.) 33-10. Above: The team celebrates the impressive victory. y e rs

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President:...... Dr. Steven H. Kaplan Director:...... Andrew Beardsley 2010 O utlook Location:...... West Haven, CT 06516 office Phone:...... (203) 932-7025 Founded:...... 1920 Cell Phone:...... (203) 887-5374 Enrollment:...... 5,200 total enrollment Fax:...... (203) 932-7470 Colors:...... Blue & Gold e-mail:...... [email protected] Nickname:...... Chargers Graduate Assistant...... Anthony Distasio Website:...... www.newhaven.edu Graduate Assistant...... Lauren Hood Sports Hotline:...... (203) 932-7007 Football Website:...... www.NewHavenChargers.com

Head Coach:...... Peter Rossomando 2009 record at UNH:...... 5-5 (Second Season) Charger Athletics Collegiate Record:...... 5-5 (Second Season) Director of Athletics:...... Deborah Chin Rev i ew office Phone:...... (203) 932-7023 Athletic Dept. Phone:...... (203) 932-7016 e-mail:...... [email protected] Athletic Dept. Fax:...... (203) 932-7470 2009 Record:...... 5-5 Dir. of Sports Medicine:...... Ivo Wesseling All-Time Record:...... 176-131-5 (.572) office Phone:...... (203) 932-7407 First Year of Football:...... 1973 (32 years) Affiliation:...... NCAA Division II History & Rec ords Defensive Coordinator:...... Scott James Web site:...... www.ncaa.com Special Teams Coordinator:...... Daryl Daleen Conference...... Northeast-10 Assistant Coaches: ...... Chris Anderson (QB), Scott Benoit (DB) Web site:...... www.northeast10.org ...... Holman Copeland (DB), Ron DiGravio (RB) Stadium:...... Ralph F. DellaCamera Stadium ...... Charles Fowler (WR), Stan Holmes (High School) Stadium Capacity:...... 3,500 ...... John Leible (OL), Wayne Luciani (OL) Surface:...... Artificial Sprinturf ...... Anthony Mortali (OLB), Dave Pagnetti (DL) ...... Hugh Villacias (TE) Managers:...... Garrett Tofinchio, Kayvona Th e Un i ve rsity

UNIVERSITY OF NEW HAVEN • 2010 Charger Football 3 a ll Footb g er A winning Cha r Tradition s ache 2010 Co 2010 y e rs 2010 Pl a 2010

The 2009 season marked the Charger football program's 32nd ranking second in rushing in 1993. UNH has had a player finish in season, and was the first year since the conclusion of the 2003 the top four in the Harlon Hill voting on five occasions. campaign that UNH has fielded a team. The return of the football was of great interest and excitement to University of New Haven UNH has a proud tradition of coaches that have gone on to find students, alumni, fans and friends of athletics. great success in the professional and college ranks as well. Tony Sparano, who led UNH to the 1997 national championship game 2010 O utlook 2010 Charger football has a storied tradition of gridiron success, and is second all-time in victories at UNH, is currently the Head including four NCAA Division II playoff appearances in the 1990's. Coach for the NFL’s Miami Dolphins. Chris Palmer (coach, 1986- The program posts an all-time record of 176-131-5 in 32 seasons, 87) has been an NFL head coach, NFL quarterback coach and including a 147-92-1 mark after moving to the Division II level in is currently the General Manager and Head Coach of the UFL’s 1982. Hartford franchise. The program’s all-time wins leader, Mark Whipple (coach, 1988-93), piloted UMass Rev i ew to a Division I-AA national championship When the Charger football team advanced in 1998 and won a Super Bowl as 2009 to the NCAA Championship game in 1997, quarterbacks coach for the Pittsburgh with now head coach Peter Rossomando Steelers. Whipple is currently the serving as defensive line coach, UNH was Offensive Coordinator at the University of at that time the smallest school in NCAA Miami. Darren Rizzi (coach, 1999-2001) history to play for a national title. UNH currently serves as assistant special also advanced to the NCAA semifinals in teams coordinator for the Dolphins. 1992 and the quarterfinals in 1993 and 1995. The 2009 squad began right where the Charger football program left off in 2003. In addition to team success, many The team shocked the Northeast-10 & Rec ords History individuals in UNH Football history have Conference with a 4-4 conference record earned national and regional accolades. and a fifth place finish in its first year UNH had 126 All-New England award back. Postseason awards followed as winners in 19 seasons between 1983 and six members earned All-Conference 2001, and 63 All-ECAC picks during the accolades. Redshirt freshman same time period. Perhaps the program's quarterback, Ryan Osiecki, led the most famous alum is running back Roger conference and ranked 14th nationally Graham, who won Division II's most in passing offense. Th e Un i ve rsity prestigious award - the Harlon Hill Trophy - after leading the NCAA in scoring and

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NCAA Division II National Finalist ache s Northeast Region Champions ECAC Team of the Year NCAA Division II Playoffs Lambert Cup Champions 2010 Pl a

1995 y e rs Northeast Region Champions ECAC Team of the Year NCAA Division II Playoffs Lambert Cup Champions 2010 O utlook 1993 NCAA Division II Playoffs Harlon Hill Trophy Winner 2009 1992 Rev i ew Northeast Region Champions ECAC Team of the Year

NCAA Division II Playoffs History & Rec ords Lambert Cup Champions Th e Un i ve rsity

UNIVERSITY OF NEW HAVEN • 2010 Charger Football 5 a ll Footb g er Cha r

s ache Ralph F. 2010 Co 2010 DellaCamera

y e rs Newly renovated with state-of-the-artS blue t and goldad Sprinturf, opener.iu Prior to them 2010 season, a one-of-a-kind video board was Ralph F. DellaCamera Stadium hosted its’ first football game on also installed at DellaCamera Stadium. Saturday, September 19, 2009. Sporting a large Charger logo in 2010 Pl a 2010 the center, the renovation was made possible by a gift from alum- Prior to the renovations in 2008 and 2009, the stadium was nus Ralph F. DellaCamera Jr., managing member and CIO of Del- known as Robert B. Dodds Stadium. Dodds Stadium was a natu- laCamera Capital Management LLC in Manhattan and a member ral grass surface and was home to the Charger Football program of the university’s board of governors. up until 2003. Dodds Stadium was also the longtime home of the UNH men’s and women’s soccer and women’s lacrosse programs On Saturday, September 26, 2009, the stadium was officially ded- until the fall of 2007. As the former home for the Charger Football icated in Ralph F. DellaCamera’s name. In front of a sell-out crowd, team, Dodds Stadium saw a number of important games through- over 3,500 fans also saw the first victory at the new stadium as out its history. the Chargers pulled off a 23-18 win over Stonehill College. 2010 O utlook 2010 DellaCamera Stadium is located on UNH’s North Campus, directly After receiving turf improvements in 2008, a new press box and a across Boston Post Road from UNH’s main campus. Parking for cutting edge scoreboard were installed to improve upon the game events at DellaCamera Stadium is available in the Charger Gym- environment at Ralph F. DellaCamera Stadium prior to the 2009 nasium lot.

Rev i ew Welcome to the Jungle 2009 & Rec ords History

Homecoming for the first the Chargers hosted On September 26, 2009 sell-out crowd at Ralph F. DellaCamera time since 2003. In front of a in attendance Stadium, the new complex was officially dedicated3,500 in DfansellaCamera’s - name. The Charger put on a show for the over as they defeated Stonehill College 23-18 in a last minute come-from-be Th e Un i ve rsity hind victory. Above: The UNH student section celebrates as the Chargers score their go-ahead touchdown with seconds left on the clock.

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2010 Footb a ll Coaches 2010 Co ache s 2010 Pl a y e rs 2010 O utlook 2009 Rev i ew History & Rec ords Th e Un i ve rsity

UNIVERSITY OF NEW HAVEN • 2010 Charger Football 7 Peter Rossomando a ll Footb Head Coach g er Second Season

Cha r RECORD OVERALL: 5-5 Conference Record: 4-4 ALMA MATER: Boston University

s ache University of New Haven President Steven last three seasonns at Albany. H. Kaplan and Director of Athletics Deborah Chin introduced Peter Rossomando as the Rossomando has 16 seasons of highly-

2010 Co 2010 university’s head football coach at a press successful college coaching experience conference on Thursday, December 13, under his belt, and kicked off his career 2007, in UNH’s Alumni Lounge & Conference with a five-year stint at theU niversity of New Center. Haven from 1994 to 1998. The Chargers were 41-14-1 in Rossomando’s first go- Rossomando became the ninth head coach round at UNH, when he was a member of y e rs in program history and officially began his head coach Tony Sparano’s staff that went duties at UNH on January 1, 2008. Last to the 1997 NCAA Division II Championship season he successfully led the Chargers game and the 1995 NCAA playoffs. 2010 Pl a 2010 back onto the field when Charger football returned from a five-year absense on During Rossomando’s tenure at UAlbany September 5, 2009. (2001-2007), the Great Danes posted a 46- 32 overall record and a 36-12 mark (.750) in In 2008, Rossomando led the Chargers in a the Northeast Conference (NEC). He helped rebuilding season as the new coaching staff lead UA to three NEC championships (2002, began the recruiting process. One year later, 2003, 2007) and the 2002 ECAC title. As Rossomando and his staff had developed NEC champions in the fall of 2007, UAlbany

2010 O utlook 2010 85 student-athletes which suited up in the played Pioneer League champs Dayton for Charger blue and gold for the first time the mid-major national championship and against Lincoln University (Pa.) on Sept. 5. rose as high as No. 3 in both the Sports Rossomando started right were he left off Network and Football Gazette Division I FCS with the Chargers, defeating Lincoln 33-10. Mid-Major polls. The momentum carried the team through the season, surprising Northeast-10 While at UAlbany, Rossomando coached Rev i ew Conference opponents with a 5-5 overall several NCAA FCS mid-major All-Americans, record and a 4-4 mark in conference play. including Geir Gudmundsen, Mike Laroche, 2009 Brandon Shaw, Aaron Kimball, Jacob Six players earned All-Conference accolades Anderson, Jacob Hobbs and Sam Pagano. during Rossomando’s first season as a Gudmundsen, who was on the 2004 AFCA THE Rossomando FILE head coach. In 2009 the Chargers ranked All-America First Team, and Hobbs went on 14th in Division II in passing offense with to sign professionally as NFL free agents University of New Haven 284 yards per game, a mark that also led with Buffalo and Philadelphia, respectively. Head Coach (2008-Present) the Northeast-10 Conference. Wide receiver UAlbany had ten linemen selected First Team Sharieff Hall also ranked eighth in Division II All-NEC under Rossomando’s tutelage. University at Albany in receptions per game, while quarterback Associate Head Coach (2001-07) Ryan Osiecki ranked 14th in total offense. In 2007, UAlbany was 8-4 overall and ran & Rec ords History through the NEC with a 6-0 league record, Cortland State For the seven seasons prior to arriving at scoring 39.2 points per game in conference Offensive Coordinator (2000) UNH, Rossomando was on the coaching play. The Great Danes rushed for 275 yards staff at the University at Albany - a member per game and averaged 413 yards of total of the Division I Football Championship offense in NEC play, while leading the Northeastern University Subdivision (FCS, formerly Division I-AA). conference in total offense and turnover Offensive Line Coach (1999) Serving under program founder and 35- margin. Rossomando’s offensive unit came year head coach Bob Ford, Rossomando alive in the second half of the 2006 season, University of New Haven Th e Un i ve rsity served as associate head coach, offensive averaging 296.0 total yards and 193.7 Off./Def. Line Coach (1994-98) coordinator and offensive line coach for his rushing yards against Northeast Conference

8 1997 National Finalist • Four NCAA Appearances opponents. In 2004, the Great Danes Cha r ranked seventh nationally in rushing with 254.7 yards per game, while leading the g er

Northeast Conference for the sixth-straight Footb a ll year in that category. UAlbany shattered the NEC rushing record with 3,215 yards on the ground the previous year.

Rossomando served as the offensive

coordinator and line coach at Cortland State 2010 Co prior to taking up his position at UAlbany. He handled weekly game plans, coached the kickoff return and field goal special ache s teams, and recruited New York City and Long Island. He also coached the offensive line and was video coordinator at Division I-AA Northeastern for one season (1999) following his stint at UNH (1994-98). 2010 Pl a In his previous stop at UNH, Rossomando served as both offensive line coach and

academic coordinator during his first three y e rs seasons with the program. He spent his final two years as the Chargers’ defensive line coach and special teams coordinator, and also spent those two seasons as recruiting coordinator. UNH reached the NCAA Division II playoffs in both 1995 and 1997, and won 2010 O utlook the Lambert Cup Trophy twice.

The Chargers saw three offensive linemen named All-ECAC and two on the All-New England squads with Rossomando as their position coach. In Rossomando’s first season, 1994, UNH all-time great Roger Graham earned his third all-America honor and rushed for 1,607 yards to narrowly 2009 miss winning his second-straight Harlon Hill Trophy. During the 1997 national runners- Rev i ew up season, Rossomando was special teams and defensive line coach. He helped lead a defensive unit that recorded 41 sacks during the 10-game regular season, limiting opponents to just 9.8 points per game while History & Rec ords recording three shutouts.

From 1990-93, Rossomando played on the offensive and defensive lines at Division I-AA Boston University, where he earned a B.S. in clinical exercise physiology. The Terriers won the 1993 Yankee Conference championship with an undefeated record. Th e Un i ve rsity A native of Staten Island, N.Y., Rossomando ossomando was received All-America and all-state scholastic On December 13, 2007 R honors and was the 1989 Staten Island introduced as the Chargers ninth head football- coach at a press conference on the UNH cam Player of the Year. He and his wife, Jessica, ossomando joined by his wife, have three children, Reese, Gianna and pus. Above: R Jessica, and their three children. Nicholas.

UNIVERSITY OF NEW HAVEN • 2010 Charger Football 9 a ll Footb Scott James g er Assistant Coach

Cha r Second Season Position: Defensive Coordinator Alma Mater: Norwich University

s ache Scott James joined the Charger Football Tom O’Brien. James worked closely with coaching staff on January 17, 2008, one players such as Brian Toal, the 2004 Big month after the program was reinstated East Rookie of the Year and a Freshman

2010 Co 2010 after a five-year absense. In 2010, he will All-American, and Ray Henderson, a second begin his 12th season as a college coach. team All-Big East selection. During his time with the Eagles, the team brought home Last season, James managed a young bowl victories in the Diamond Walnut defense which had two freshmen named Bowl (2003) and the Continental Tire Bowl to the All-Northeast-10 Conference Second (2004). y e rs Team (Mike Gomes and Raheem Stanley). As the Chargers’ defensive Recruiting Areas Prior to arriving in Boston, coordinator, James oversees James, spent one season 2010 Pl a 2010 New England, New York, the team’s multiple defensive at College of the Holy Cross, Westchester, Rockland schemes, while coaching working with the defensive and Orange inside linebackers as well. ends in 2002.

In 2008, James began the recruiting process He spent the 2001 season alongside which helped rebuild the Charger Football Rossomando at the University at Albany, program. James recruits areas throughout serving as defensive tackles coach and New England, New York City, Westchester helping the Great Danes to a 7-3 record in

2010 O utlook 2010 County, Orange County and Rockland their third season of Division I football. County. His first coaching job was at his alma mater, Prior to coming to UNH, James served as the Norwich University, in 1999 and 2000. outside linebackers coach at Northeastern There, he oversaw the defensive line and University for three seasons (2005-07). In strength and conditioning program. 2006, James led a group of Huskies that Rev i ew produced 9.5 sacks. James spent his first James graduated from Norwich in 1999 with season as the Huskies’ defensive tackles a degree in Sports Medicine and received THE James FILE 2009 coach and video coordinator. his master’s in Curriculum Development and Instructional Technologies from UAlbany University of New Haven Before his arrival at Northeastern, James in 2002. He collected a second master’s in Assistant Coach (2008-Present) served two seasons as an assistant coach Administrative Studies from Boston College at Boston College, working with a talented in 2005. Northeastern University group of linebackers under head coach Linebackers Coach (2005-07)

Boston College Linebackers Coach (2003-04) & Rec ords History College of Holy Cross Defensive End Coach (2002)

University at Albany Defensive Line Coach (2001)

Th e Un i ve rsity Norwich University Defensive Line Coach (1999-00)

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Daryl Daleen Footb a ll Assistant Coach Second Season Position: Special Teams Coordinator Alma Mater: Newberry College 2010 Co Daryl Daleen enters his second season defense in the conference and helped lead with the University of New Haven football the Indians to their first winning season ache s program as the special teams coordinator in 14 years as Newberry went 10-1 and and defensive line coach in 2010. advanced to the second round of the Division II playoffs. Daleen coached two Last season Daleen coached All- all-conference linebackers, including an All- Northeast-10 Conference defensive lineman Southeast region player. Raheem Stanley and All-Northeast-10 2010 Pl a Conference kickoff returner Sharieff Hall. Before beginning his college coaching The Chargers’ kickoff return team ranked career, Daleen served as the head coach y e rs 24th in Division II in 2010 Recruiting Areas and defensive coordinator and ranked second in the for the St. Charles County Northern New Jersey, Northeast-10 Conference. Cyclones – a minor league Maryland and Palm The 2009 UNH defensive line football team located in St. Beach County, Florida amassed over 20 tackles-for- Charles, Missouri. In his final

loss and tallied six sacks. season, the Cyclones posted 2010 O utlook a 9-2 record, were division champions and Prior to joining the UNH staff, Daleen was the made it through to the second round of defensive coordinator at Pikeville College the playoffs. The Cyclones were the No. 1 in 2006-2007. Daleen’s defense was the defense in the nation for the second straight fourth-ranked defense in the conference, year, giving up just 12.2 points per game. forcing 39 turnovers and picking up 27 With the Cyclones, Daleen coached two sacks. players to professional careers.

Daleen also served as inside linebackers Daleen graduated from Newberry College 2009 coach for Newberry College from 2004- with a Bachelor of Arts degree in History.

2006. Daleen helped coach the No. 1 Rev i ew History & Rec ords THE Daleen FILE

University of New Haven Assistant Coach (2008-Present)

Pikeville College Defensive Coordinator (2006-07) Th e Un i ve rsity Newberry College Linebackers Coach (2004-06)

St. Charles County Cyclones Head Coach (2002-03) Defensive Coordinator (2001-03)

UNIVERSITY OF NEW HAVEN • 2010 Charger Football 11 a ll Footb Chris Anderson g er Assistant Coach

Cha r Second Season Position: Quarterbacks Alma Mater: Southern Connecticut

s ache Chris Anderson enters his second season Coach of the Year in 2005. with the Chargers as the quarterbacks coach in 2010. Prior to Woodland High School, Anderson

2010 Co 2010 served as Assistant Head Coach and Anderson comes to New Haven following a Offensive Coordinator at Shelton High storied coaching career at Woodland High School. Shelton was the Connecticut Class School in Beacon Falls, Conn. LL State Champions in 2000, As the program’s inaugural Recruiting Areas while Anderson’s offense head coach, Anderson led averaged 35 points per y e rs New Haven County and Woodland to back-to-back Fairfield County game that season. Anderson Connecticut Class SS State mentored current Houston Champions (2004-05) and Texas quarterback Dan 2010 Pl a 2010 Naugatuck Valley League Championships Orlovsky during his tenure at Shelton. (2004-05). In 2004, the team went undefeated and was ranked No. 6 in the Anderson is currently a physical education state in the writers’ and coaches’ poll. The and health teacher at Woodland High Hawks won 22-straight games between School. He earned his Bachelors of Science, 2004 and 2005. Anderson was named New Physical Education and Masters of Science, Haven Register Football Coach of the Year in Health Education from Southern Connecticut 2004 and Waterbury Olympia Club Football State University. 2010 O utlook 2010

Scott Benoit Assistant Coach Rev i ew Recruiting Areas First Season Connecticut and New 2009 Position: Secondary Haven County Alma Mater: Western Connecticut With over 20 years of football coaching West Haven High School in 1988 as the experience, Scott Benoit begins first quarterbacks and secondary coach. Eventually Benoit landed his second head season with the Charger Football program After spending seven seasons with the coaching job at Guilford in 2005. in 2010 as the defensive backs coach. Westie’s, Benoit moved to Cheshire High School where he spent two seasons as the A quarterback for the Western Connecticut Prior to UNH, Benoit spent two seasons as quarterback and secondary coach. State University Colonials, Benoit

& Rec ords History the head coach at Hamden High School. graduated from WestConn in 1987 after While at Hamden, Benoit guided the Green Benoit’s first head coaching position was playing under head coach Paul Pasqualoni, Dragons to a 16-5 record, including a spot at North Branford from 1997 to 2001. most recently with the Miami Dolphins. in the Class LL state semifinals in 2008. During his tenure, North Branford made two postseason appearances and featured Before Hamden, Benoit spent three years the 2001 New Haven Register High School at Guilford High School and led the Indians Player of the Year. After North Branford, to three consecutive winning seasons. Benoit spent one year at North Haven,

Th e Un i ve rsity West Haven and Amity High Schools as an Benoit’s coaching career began at assistant coach.

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Holman Copeland Footb a ll Assistant Coach Recruiting Areas First Season New Jersey and Position: Secondary Pennsylvania Alma Mater: Clarion University (PA.) 2010 Co Holman Copeland joined the Charger 2007, Copeland earned his Bachelor of game film exchange program and served Football coaching staff in the summer of Science degree in Communications with a as the assistant video coordinator for the ache s 2010. Drawing off his college experience, minor in Sport Management from Clarion Warriors. Copeland will help coach the UNH University of Pennsylvania. As a member of secondary. the Golden Eagles football team, Copeland While at East Stroudsburg, Copeland was a two-year letterwinner at safety. earned his Master of Science degree in Most recently at Harry S. Truman High Sport Management. School in Levittown, Pennsylvania, After graduating from Clarion, Copeland 2010 Pl a Copeland served as Defensive Coordinator. went to East Stroudsburg University as He also coached the secondary and a graduate assistant coach. From 2007 running backs for the Tigers. to 2009 Copeland was a member of the y e rs ESU football program and served as a Prior to his coaching career kicked off in secondary coach. He also managed the 2010 O utlook Ron DiGravio Assistant Coach Second Season Position: Running Backs

Alma Mater: Bates College 2009 Ron DiGravio enters his second season running back and linebacker positions. Rev i ew with the Chargers as the running backs As a freshman, he rushed for a team-high coach in 2010. Last season DiGravio 471 yards in eight games before moving served as the Chargers wide receiver to linebacker as a sophomore. There, he coach. totaled 169 tackles in three seasons. In 2006, he was the Bobcats leading tackler D i G r a v i o and was presented with the Robert P. History & Rec ords Recruiting Areas came to the Schmidy Courage Award. New England and University California Junior Colleges of New A native of Farmington, Maine, DiGravio Haven after played four-years at Mt. Blue High School. coaching one season at King’s College There he was a second-team All-State (Pa.), where he coached the linebackers. linebacker and first-team All-Conference DiGravio had an immediate impact in his utility player in 2002. DiGravio was also first season with the Monachs, as two a semifinalist for the James F. Fitzpatrick of his starting linebackers were named Award – awarded to the top football player Th e Un i ve rsity second-team All-MAC. He also recruited in the state of Maine. athletes from Central Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland and Virginia while at DiGravio graduated from Bates with a King’s. Bachelor of Arts degree in American Studies and is currently pursing his A 2008 graduate of Bates College, DiGravio Masters in Business Administration at was a four-year letterman, playing at the New Haven.

UNIVERSITY OF NEW HAVEN • 2010 Charger Football 13 a ll Footb Charles Fowler g er Assistant Coach

Cha r Second Season Position: Wide Receivers Alma Mater: Marist College

s ache Charles Fowler joined the UNH coaching Class SS State Championships. During his staff as an assitant coach where he will work time at Woodland, Fowler also served as closely with the wide receivers prior to the the strength and conditioning coach for

2010 Co 2010 2009 season. During the ‘09 season, Fowler the team. In 2007, Fowler accepted an saw his receiver corps explode as one of the assistant coaching and position at Shelton most feared receivers in the Northeast-10 High School to work with wide receivers and Conference. Fowler coached defensive ends. an All-Conference Second Recruiting Areas Team selection and two All- Since 2005, Fowler has been y e rs New Haven County and Rookie Team selections in Fairfield County an assistant coach for the his first collegiate coaching annual New Haven-Fairfield season. County All Star Game, and 2010 Pl a 2010 served as an offensive coordinator in 2008. Prior to coming to New Haven, Fowler was a four-year member of the Marist College A graduate of Marist College, Charles football team, earning Second Team All- currently teaches biology at Shelton High League defense honors from his defensive School where he also coaches boy’s end position. Following his playing career, lacrosse. In 2006, he earned his master’s he began coaching at Woodland High degree from the University of Bridgeport in School and helped guide the team to two secondary education. 2010 O utlook 2010

Stan Holmes

Rev i ew Assistant Coach Fifth Season 2009 Position: High School Relations Alma Mater: Cal. St. - Heyward Stan Holmes is back for his second stint at Justice Harriston, the Blue Devil’s first player the University of New Haven and will serve drafted to the NFL, in the sixth round to the as the Chargers’ Director of High School New England Patriots. Harriston was the Relations in 2010. In 2009, Holmes spent Northeast Conference Offensive Player of one season as the Chargers running backs the Year, while leading the I-AA division in coach. Additionally, Holmes served as an rushing yards. While Holmes was at Central

& Rec ords History assistant under Darren Rizzi at UNH from Connecticut the team won back-to-back NEC 1999 to 2001. Championships in 2004 and 2005.

Prior to UNH, Holmes coached at both A 1984 graduate of Cal-State Hayward, Central Connecticut State and Southern Holmes played his collegiate career for the Connecticut State. He served two stints as Pioneers and started at running back. the running backs coach at Central from 1994-98 and from 2004-07. During the Th e Un i ve rsity 2003 season he as an assistant at Southern Connecticut. In 2006, Holmes coached

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Jon Leible Footb a ll Assistant Coach Recruiting Areas First Season Long Island and Position: Offensive Line New York City Alma Mater: University at Albany 2010 Co Jon Leible joined the UNH football program Leible also has coaching experience an ECAC FCS All-Star and an All-Northeast in the summer of 2010. He comes to as part of the University at Albany “Dog Conference Second Team selection as a ache s New Haven with a wealth of football Pound” Lineman Camp and the UAlbany senior. playing experience and a solid coaching Team Camp. He started coaching at the background. camps in 2007 and continued through After graduating with a Bachelor of 2009. Science in History from UAlbany, Leible Prior to New Haven, Leible spend 2009 went on to play for the Albany Firebirds, an as the offensive and defensive line coach A two-time Northeast Conference Arena Football 2 team, and the Green Bay 2010 Pl a at LaSalle Institute in Troy, N.Y. While at Champion, Leible was an offensive Blizzard of the Indoor Football League for LaSalle, Leible coached an unexperienced lineman from 2004 to 2008 at UAlbany. two seasons. offensive and defensive lines into the As a senior he helped guide the Danes to y e rs playoffs with a 9-1 record. the Gridiron Classic. He was also named 2010 O utlook

Wayne Luciani Assistant Coach

Second Season 2009 Position: Offensive Line Rev i ew Alma Mater: Dean College Charles Fowler History & Rec ords

Recruiting Areas New Haven County and Fairfield County Th e Un i ve rsity

UNIVERSITY OF NEW HAVEN • 2010 Charger Football 15 a ll Footb Anthony Mortali g er Assistant Coach

Cha r Second Season Position: LineBackers Alma Mater: Sacred Heart Univ.

s ache Anthony Mortali begins University, Mortali played his second season as the Recruiting Areas linebacker for the Pioneers linebackers coach with the New Haven County and from 2005-08. While at

2010 Co 2010 Chargers in 2010. Anthony is Connecticut Sacred Heart, Mortali also the son of former UNH was also a member of the assistant and Hall of Famer, Tony Mortali. Pioneers’ men’s lacrosse team. He earned his Bachelor of Science degree in History in Most recently a graduate of Sacred Heart 2009. y e rs

2010 Pl a 2010 Dave Pagnetti Assistant Coach Sixth Season Recruiting Areas Rhode Island Position: Defensive Line Alma Mater: N/A

2010 O utlook 2010 Dave Pagnetti begins his second stint defensive line after working three seasons at Bridgewater State Paganetti has also at the University of New Haven in 2010. with the Blue Devil secondary. held similar positions at Lehigh, Princeton, In a previous stint at UNH, the coaching Brown and Southern Connecticut. veteran spent five years as an assistant The long-time coaching veteran has with the Chargers. over 30 years of experience at all Paganetti and his wife, Doreen, have five levels, including collegiate, semi-pro children: Alicia, David, Rob, Allison and Paganetti most recently spent four seasons and professional. Paganetti spent six Briana. Rev i ew working with the Central Connecticut State seasons as an assistant coach at Bryant University defense. He assisted with the University after working the 1999 season 2009 Hugh Villacis Assistant Coach Recruiting Areas First Season New Haven County and Position: Tight Ends Connecticut

& Rec ords History Alma Mater: Western connecticut Hugh Villacis enters his first season with Wesleyan as the Cardinals’ offensive line Earning his degree at Western Conn. State the Charger Football coaching staff as the coach. Previously he spent six seasons University in 1989, where he started on tight ends coach in 2010. handling the defensive line. the defensive line, Villacis had been an assistant football coach at Torrington, Villacis brings a wealth of football In 2002, Villacis received national Platt (Meriden) and Bristol Central High knowledge after serving 20 seasons as an recognition as the AFLAC National Schools in Connecticut before joining the

Th e Un i ve rsity assistant at Wesleyan University. Villacis Assistant Coach of the Year. Wesleyan staff. Villacis is employed by the spent the last 14 years of his time at Middletown school system.

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UNIVERSITY OF NEW HAVEN • 2010 Charger Football 17 Roster a ll Footb 2010 # Name Cl. Pos. ht. Wt. hometown / High School / Previous School

g er 1 demetrius Washington-Ellison .Jr. WR 6-3 192 rahway, N.J. / Rahway / Univ. of Maine 2 Mike DeCaro ...... Jr. rb 5-9 191 Weston, Fla. / Cypress Bay

Cha r 3 kendrick Butler ...... Jr. db 5-10 185 Fort Lauderdale, Fla. / Dillard 4 Jason Thompson ...... So. WR 6-3 183 stuart, Fla. / South Fork 5 Mike Gomes ...... Jr. s 5-9 185 brockton, Mass. / Brockton 6 desmond Anderson ...... Jr. CB 5-8 180 Jacksonville, Fla. / Edward H. White / Becker College 7 brice DeRosa ...... Jr. QB 6-2 200 Huntington Station, N.Y. / Walt Whitman / Iona College

s ache 8 brian LaSure ...... Sr. s 5-9 205 Newark, N.J. / University West Side / Southern Connecticut 9 Josh Smart ...... So. WR 5-9 176 New Haven, Conn. / Hamden 10 Josh Smith ...... So. CB 5-9 165 Miami, Fla. / Cypress Bay

2010 Co 2010 11 kareem Cutler ...... Jr. WR 6-0 175 dorchester, Mass. / Charlestown 12 kenneth Williams ...... Fr. QB 6-2 201 glen Allen, Va. / Deep Run 13 sharieff Hall ...... Jr. WR 5-9 160 brockton, Mass. / Brockton / Bethune Cookman University 14 ronnie Nelson ...... So. QB 6-0 192 stuart, Fla. / South Fork 15 ryan Osiecki ...... Jr. QB 6-4 228 seymour, Conn. / Seymour / Univ. of Louisville 16 kameel Lashley ...... Jr. tE 6-3 246 boston, Mass. / Boston Comm. Leadership Academy y e rs 17 Chris Ruffin ...... Jr. WR 6-0 160 New York, N.Y. / Phillip Randolph 18 William Clements ...... Fr. QB 6-4 200 Pennsauken, N.J. / Bishop Eustace 19 Christopher Scifo ...... Fr. PK/P 5-9 175 Coral Springs, Fla. / St. Thomas Aqinas / Central Connecticut 2010 Pl a 2010 20 Corey Wynn ...... Fr. PK/P 5-9 165 North Attleboro, Mass. / North Attleboro 21 Jon Jackson ...... Jr. CB 5-11 178 stratford, Conn. / Bunnell 22 William Koran ...... Fr. lb 6-3 235 Newnan, Ga. / Newnan / Georgia Southern 23 bernard Risco ...... So. db 5-11 185 Philadelphia, Pa. / James Hillhouse 24 ken Matos ...... Jr. db 5-11 190 stony Point, N.Y. / Albertus Magnus / Iona College 25 robert Hill ...... Jr. dE 6-2 225 suffield, Conn. / Suffield / Dean Junior College 26 baragon Bradley ...... So. WR 6-0 182 Elmwood Park, N.J. / Memorial 27 Victor Jones ...... Jr. rb 5-8 185 Patterson, N.J. / Passaic County Tech 28 MacArthur Cheek ...... Fr. db 5-10 182 New Haven, Conn. / James Hillhouse 2010 O utlook 2010 29 Andrew Nass ...... Jr. rb 5-9 192 Hasbrouck Heights, N.J. / Hasbrouck Heights / Iona College 30 roshawn Wilson ...... Fr. WR 6-0 177 Miami, Fla. / Miami Southridge 31 rodney Lanham ...... Fr. db 5-10 162 bridgeport, Conn. / The Bridge Academy 32 richard Long ...... Jr. s 6-1 207 New Rochelle, N.Y. / New Rochelle / Iona College 33 Herbens Antenor ...... Fr. lb 6-0 170 Malden, Mass. / Malden 34 scott Lowery ...... So. lb 5-11 230 Elmwood Park, N.J. / Paramus Catholic Rev i ew 36 Anthony Tillman ...... Fr. rb 5-9 183 Piscataway, N.J. / Piscataway 37 dJ Francis ...... Fr. db 6-0 175 North Lauderdale Fla. / Northeast 2009 38 Jared Higgins ...... Fr. rb 5-7 173 Queens, N.Y. / Half Hollow Hills East 39 rodney Williams ...... Jr. db 5-9 180 Hamden, Conn. / Hamden / Dean College 40 tom Herd ...... So. dE 6-4 220 sparta, N.J. / Sparta 41 Vail Grafton ...... Fr. db 5-9 177 Princeton, N.J. / Notre Dame 43 brian Alston ...... So. rb 6-0 200 robbinsville, N.J. / Robbinsville 44 scott Schultz ...... Jr. dl 6-4 285 Wayne, N.J. / Wayne Hills / University of Connecticut 45 sean Berglund ...... Fr. tE 6-3 248 Wolcott, Conn. / Wolcott 47 keith Crawford ...... Fr. db 6-0 191 East Windsor, N.J. / Notre Dame 48 Matt Stevko ...... So. s 5-10 170 shelton, Conn. / Shelton 49 J.D. Chalifoux ...... So. s 5-11 175 Mansfield, Mass. / Mansfield & Rec ords History 50 Anthony Hall, Jr...... So. dE 6-2 220 bridgeport, Conn. / Dewitt Clinton 51 John Irwin ...... Jr. ol 5-10 254 burlington, N.J. / Burlington Township 52 kervin Edouard ...... So. lb 6-1 225 somerville, Mass. / Somerville 53 Chidoziem Ezemma ...... So. dl 6-2 203 Pomona, N.Y. / Ramapo Senior 55 Akaki Ramishvili ...... Jr. ol 5-11 215 Fair Lawn, N.J. / Fair Lawn 56 david Stedman ...... Jr. ol 6-2 272 Hasbrouck Heights, N.J. / Hasbrouck Heights 57 Charlie Hatchett ...... Jr. lb 5-11 240 bridgeport, Conn. / Stratford 58 Alex Quinn ...... So. lb 6-1 220 bay Shore, N.Y. / Bay Shore Th e Un i ve rsity 59 Cody Wallace ...... Jr. lb 6-1 220 New Milford, Conn. / New Milford 60 sherwood Jonathas ...... Fr. lb 5-10 190 Everett, Mass. / Everett

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61 thierry Andris ...... So. ol 6-3 285 irvington, N.J. / Irvington Footb a ll 62 robert Pysz ...... Jr. ol 5-10 260 seymour, Conn. / Seymour / Iona College 63 Jaylen Johnson ...... Fr. lb 6-0 200 linden, N.J. / Linden 64 timothy Moores ...... Fr. ol 6-2 265 staten Island, N.Y. / St. Joseph by the Sea 65 Zach Conklin ...... So. ol 6-5 318 otisville, N.Y. / Minisink Valley 67 Justin Cabrera ...... Fr. ol 6-0 255 Passaic, N.J. / Passaic County Tech.

68 Joseph Zimbardi ...... Fr. ol 6-2 250 East Haven, Conn. / East Haven 2010 Co 69 Wayne Parks ...... Jr. ol 5-11 260 Fairfield, Conn. / Andrew Warde 70 ryan Mousley ...... So. ol 6-3 260 Plantation, Fla. / St. Thomas Aquinas 72 James Malloy ...... So. ol 6-3 272 Englewood, N.J. / Dwight Marrow ache s 73 branden Naraine ...... Sr. ol 6-4 294 Windsor, Conn. / Avon Old Farms / Stonehill College 75 Adrian Mompoint ...... Jr. ol 6-7 297 Worcester, Mass. / Holy Name / Dean College 76 Javon Reed ...... Fr. ol 6-2 238 lauderhill, Fla. / Northeast 79 lance Chapman ...... Jr. ol 6-4 281 south Glenns Falls, N.Y. / South Glenns Fall 80 Nick Music ...... Jr. WR 6-1 195 West Milford, N.J. / West Milford 81 richard Moore ...... Fr. WR 6-1 170 Westwood, N.J. / Westwood 2010 Pl a 82 george Gerosa ...... So. WR 5-10 155 branford, Conn. / Branford 83 Mike Friello ...... So. WR 6-0 177 North Haven, Conn. / North Haven

84 Michael Gallant ...... Fr. WR 5-10 185 Edison, N.J. / Bishop George Ahr y e rs 86 Christopher Higgins ...... Fr. tE 6-4 235 Cumberland, Maine / Bridgton Academy 87 david Thomas ...... Jr. WR 5-10 170 taneytown, Md. / Francis Scott Key / Frostburg State 89 Jake Stark ...... Jr. tE 6-2 232 Newton, N.J. / Kittatinny Regional 90 Anthony Vazquez ...... Fr. dl 6-0 250 boca Raton, Fla. / Boca Raton 91 Angelo Cupo ...... So. dl 6-2 220 Coral Springs, Fla. / North Broward Prep 2010 O utlook 92 Jelani Blandin ...... Fr. dl 6-1 280 boston, Mass. / Newton South 94 brent Macleod ...... Fr. dl 6-1 247 Winchester, Mass. / Winchester 96 Ahmet Basci ...... Jr. dl 6-3 278 Fair Lawn, N.J. / Fair Lawn 97 Alex Dyer ...... Fr. dl 6-4 255 Westbrook, Conn. / Westbrook 98 Christian Bish ...... Fr. tE 6-2 220 bridgeport, Conn. / Bridgeport Central 2009

2010 Alphabetical Roster Rev i ew Name # Name # Name # Name # Brian Alston ...... 43 Kervin Edouard ...... 52 Kameel Lashley ...... 16 Chris Ruffin ...... 17 Desmond Anderson ...... 6 Chidoziem Ezemma ...... 53 Brian LaSure ...... 8 Scott Schultz ...... 44 Thierry Andris ...... 61 DJ Francis ...... 37 Richard Long ...... 32 Christopher Scifo ...... 19 Herbens Antenor ...... 33 Mike Friello ...... 83 Scott Lowery ...... 34 Josh Smart ...... 9

Ahmet Basci ...... 96 Michael Gallant ...... 84 Brent Macleod ...... 94 Josh Smith ...... 10 History & Rec ords Sean Berglund ...... 45 George Gerosa ...... 82 James Malloy ...... 72 Jake Stark ...... 89 Christian Bish ...... 98 Mike Gomes ...... 5 Ken Matos ...... 24 David Stedman ...... 56 Jelani Blandin ...... 92 Vail Grafton ...... 41 Adrian Mompoint ...... 75 Matt Stevko ...... 48 Baragon Bradley ...... 26 Sharieff Hall ...... 13 Richard Moore ...... 81 David Thomas ...... 87 Kendrick Butler ...... 3 Anthony Hall, Jr...... 50 Timothy Moores ...... 64 Jason Thompson ...... 4 Justin Cabrera ...... 67 Charlie Hatchett ...... 57 Ryan Mousley ...... 70 Anthony Tillman ...... 36 J.D. Chalifoux ...... 49 Tom Herd ...... 40 Nick Music ...... 80 Anthony Vazquez ...... 90 Lance Chapman ...... 79 Jared Higgins ...... 38 Branden Naraine ...... 73 Cody Wallace ...... 59 MacArthur Cheek ...... 28 Christopher Higgins ...... 86 Andrew Nass ...... 29 Demetrius Washington-Ellison ... 1 William Clements ...... 18 Robert Hill ...... 25 Ronnie Nelson ...... 14 Kenneth Williams ...... 12

Zach Conklin ...... 65 John Irwin ...... 51 Ryan Osiecki ...... 15 Rodney Williams ...... 39 Th e Un i ve rsity Keith Crawford ...... 47 Jon Jackson ...... 21 Wayne Parks ...... 69 Roshawn Wilson ...... 30 Angelo Cupo ...... 91 Jaylen Johnson ...... 63 Robert Pysz ...... 62 Corey Wynn ...... 20 Kareem Cutler ...... 11 Sherwood Jonathas ...... 60 Alex Quinn ...... 58 Joseph Zimbardi ...... 68 Mike DeCaro ...... 2 Victor Jones ...... 27 Akaki Ramishvili ...... 55 Brice DeRosa ...... 7 William Koran ...... 22 Javon Reed ...... 76 Alex Dyer ...... 97 Rodney Lanham ...... 31 Bernard Risco ...... 23

UNIVERSITY OF NEW HAVEN • 2010 Charger Football 19 a ll Footb g er Cha r s ache 2010 Co 2010 y e rs 2010 Pl a 2010 2010 O utlook 2010

Rev i ew NATIONAL RECOGNITION 2009 Our student-athletes have received the NCAA’s highest individual honors including winning the Walter Byers Scholarship Award (the NCAA’s top student-athlete) and the NCAA Woman of the Year Award.

COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS We have initiated national community & Rec ords History partnerships with the Make-A-Wish Foundation and Habitat for Humanity.

UNIQUE FISCAL MODEL We offer a unique fiscal model for intercollegiate athletics that redefine the institutional value for sponsoring sports Th e Un i ve rsity and offering athletics scholarships.

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2010 Returners g er Footb a ll 1 Demetrius Washington 4 Jason Thompson Junior Sophomore POS: WR HT: 6-3 WT: 185 Pos: WR Ht: 6-3 Wt: 183 HOMETOWN: Rahway, N.J. HOMETOWN: Stuart, Fla. LAST SCHOOL: Univ. of Maine LAST SCHOOL: South Fork H.S. 2010 Co 2009: Northeast-10 Conference All-Rookie Team 2009: Appeared in all 10 games … Recorded 29

… Started all 10 games at wide receiver … Second catches for 367 yards … Had a season-high 101 ache s on the team with 44 catches … Averaged 11.7 yards per catch and 51.6 yards on five catches atS outhern Connecticut (10/2) … Tallied a touch- receiving yards per game … Second on the team with seven touchdowns down vs. Stonehill (9/26), at Southern Connecticut and at Saint Anselm … Tallied two touchdowns vs. AIC (10/10) and Pace (10/24) … Recorded (10/31) … Recorded a season-high 54-yard catch at Saint Anselm. a season-high 115 receiving yards, including a season-long 44-yard catch vs. Bentley (9/19). High School: Named to the All-Florida State Honorable Mention Team and the First Team All-Area ... Played in the Outback Bowl All-Star Game

Prior to UNH: Attended the University of Maine from 2008 to 2009. ... Also played on the Bulldogs basketball team. 2010 Pl a

High School: All-Conference and All-State performer for the Indians of Personal: Undecided on major ... Son of Jason Thompson and Annita

Rahway High School ... Named to the All-State, All-Conference and All- McKnight ... One brother, Emmanuel. y e rs County teams as a senior ... Also ran track and was a member of the basketball team.

Personal: Majoring in Political Science ... Son of King Ellison and Debo- rah Washington ... Three sisters, Deidra Washington, Kim Ellison and Sharon Ellison. 2010 O utlook

2 Mike DeCaro 5 Mike Gomes Junior Junior POS: RB HT: 5-9 WT: 180 Pos: S Ht: 5-9 Wt: 185 HOMETOWN: Weston, Fla. HOMETOWN: Brockton, Mass. 2009

LAST SCHOOL: Cypress Bay H.S. LAST SCHOOL: Brockton H.S. Rev i ew 2009: Saw time vs. Stonehill (9/26) … Rushed for 2009: All-Northeast-10 Conference Second Team eight yards on five carries, including a season-long … Northeast-10 All-Rookie Team … Played in all six-yard carry. 10 games … Accumulated 57 total tackles, including 22 solo tackles … Had a season-high 13 total tackles vs. Bentley (9/19) … Recorded 4.5 High School: Played at Cypress Bay High School in Weston, Fla. ... Also tackles for a loss of 13 yards ... Tallied three interceptions, including an ran track for the Lightning Bolts. 20-yard interception vs. Bentley (9/19) … Added eight pass breakups … History & Rec ords Forced a fumble at Assumption (9/11) and recovered a fumble vs. Pace Personal: Undecided on major ... Son of Neal and Antoinette DeCaro ... (10/24) … Recorded a sack vs. Ohio Dominican (11/7). One brother, Chris, and two sisters, Anastasia and Jackie. High School: Played for the Boxers of Brockton High School in Massa- chusetts.

Personal: Majoring in Criminal Justice ... Son of Alfredo and Maria Gomes ... One brother, Alex, and three sisters, Sofia, Paula andL ara. Th e Un i ve rsity

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g er 6 Desmond Anderson 8 Brian LaSure Junior Senior Cha r Pos: CB Ht: 5-8 Wt: 180 Pos: S Ht: 5-9 Wt: 200 HOMETOWN: Jacksonville, Fla. HOMETOWN: Newark, N.J. LAST SCHOOL: Becker College LAST SCHOOL: Southern Conn. St. 2009: Started all 10 games at cornerback … 2009: Played in all 10 games … Recorded 38 s ache Recorded a team-high 64 tackles, including a tackles, including 18 unassisted ... Had 1.5 tackles team-high 45 solo tackles … Tallied a season-high 15 tackles vs. Ohio for a loss of five yards … Had a season-high nine total tackles vs. Ohio Dominican (11/7) … Recorded two interceptions, including an intercep- Dominican (11/7) … Tallied three pass breakups. 2010 Co 2010 tion with a 28-yard return vs. Stonehill (9/26) … Tallied six pass breakups … Recorded two tackles for a loss of three yards. Prior to UNH: Played three seasons for the Southern Connecticut State Owls ... Played in nine games during three seasons as a safety. Prior to UNH: Played in nine games in 2008 for the Becker College Hawks in Worcester, Mass. High School: Played football and ran track at West Side High School in Newark, N.J. ... Earned All-State, All-County and All-Conference athletic y e rs High School: Three-sport athlete for the Commanders of Edward H. White honors ... Also earned Academic All-American honors. High School in Jacksonville, Fla. ... Member of the Commanders football, basketball and track teams while maintaining scholar-athlete honors. Personal: Majoring in Business Management ... Son of Janet LaSure ...

2010 Pl a 2010 Brother Kevin is the head coach of the UNH men’s and women’s cross Personal: Majoring in Criminal Justice ... Son of Ellis and Jannie Anderson country and track & field teams. ... One brother, Shawn, and one sister, Qua-Keita ... Had two family mem- bers play college football at the Univ. of Miami and North Carolina State.

2010 O utlook 2010 7 Brice DeRosa 9 Josh Smart Junior Sophomore Pos: QB Ht: 6-2 Wt: 205 Pos: WR Ht: 5-9 Wt: 185 HOMETOWN: Huntington Station, N.Y. HOMETOWN: New Haven, Conn. LAST SCHOOL: Iona College LAST SCHOOL: Hamden H.S. Rev i ew 2009: Appeared in six games … Recorded a 12-yard 2009: Appeared in all 10 games as a versatile of- pass for a touchdown vs. Pace (10/24). fensive and special teams player … Rushed for 278 2009 yards on 69 carries … Recorded a rushing touchdown vs. Pace (10/24) Prior to UNH: Played one season at Iona College in New Rochelle, N.Y. and at Saint Anselm (10/31) … Had a season-high 80-yard carry at Saint Anselm … Tallied 229 receiving yards on 33 catches, including a High School: Three-sport athlete for the Wildcats of Walt Whitman High season-high 22-yard catch at Stonehill (9/26) …Returned 10 kick returns, School ... Played football, basketball and lacrosse ... Earned All-County including a season-high 40-yard return vs. Bentley (9/19) … Tallied 14 honors in football and was named the MVP of the Annual Nassau vs. punt returns, including a 28-yard return vs. Pace. Suffolk All-Star football game ... Four-year honor roll student. High School: All-State wide receiver for the Hamden High School Dragons Personal: Undecided on major ... Son of Artie and Mary Key DeRosa ...... All-Southern Connecticut Conference selection and Second Team All- One brother, Spence, and two sisters, Paige and Haley. Area ... Named a Governor’s Cup and New Haven County All-Star.

& Rec ords History Personal: Majoring in Engineering ... Son of Gary and Luz Smart ... One brother, Jon, and one sister, Jade. Th e Un i ve rsity

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2010 Returners g er Footb a ll 10 Josh Smith 13 Sharieff Hall Sophomore Junior Pos: CB Ht: 5-9 Wt: 175 Pos: WR Ht: 5-9 Wt: 160 HOMETOWN: Miami, Fla. HOMETOWN: Brockton, Mass. LAST SCHOOL: Cypress Bay H.S. LAST SCHOOL: Bethune Cookman Univ. 2010 Co 2009: Appeared in nine games … Recorded 21 2009: All-Northeast-10 Conference Second Team

tackles, including 16 unassisted … Recorded a as a wide receiver and returner … Northeast-10 ache s tackle for a loss of eight yards at Assumption (9/11) … Had a tackle for All-Rookie Team … Played in all 10 games … Fourth in the NE-10 with a loss of two yards at Saint Anselm (10/31) … Tallied a pass breakup at 80.9 receiving yards per game … Averaged 11.1 yards on 73 catches, the Lincoln (9/5) … Had a season-high six tackles at Bentley (9/19). second most of any UNH receiver … Ranked eighth in all NCAA Division II in receptions per game (7.3) and 14th in all-purpose running yards (162.2) High School: Played football and ran track at Cypress Bay High School … Totaled 809 receiving yards, ranking eighth in the UNH single season ... 2008 Nike All-Star selection and a 2007 All-County honoree ... As a records book … Recorded a season-high 140 receiving yards including senior earned the Kids of Character Award. a season-high 43 yard catch at Saint Anselm (10/31) … Added ten 2010 Pl a touchdowns, including two vs. Pace (10/24) and at Saint Anselm … Eight Personal: Majoring in Management of Sports Industries ... Son of Herbert receiving touchdowns also put him in the records book, tied for seventh

and Maria Smith ... Two brothers, Travis and Sebastian, and two sisters, … Averaged 24.7 yards on 30 kick returns for a UNH single-season record y e rs Rickia and Lakendra. of 740 return yards … Had a 90 yard kickoff return for a touchdown vs. AIC (10/10) and a 75 yard return for a touchdown vs. Pace.

Prior to UNH: Played on season a Bethune Cookman University in Day- tona Beach, Fla. 2010 O utlook High School: Played football and track at Brockton High School ... Earned Big Three Conference All-Star and High Academic Honors.

Personal: Majoring in Graphic Design ... Son of Delorise Ellerbe ... One brother, Shay-Quan, and three sisters, Princess, Guan and Tamara. 11 Kareem Cutler Junior 14 Ronnie Nelson Sophomore Pos: WR Ht: 6-0 Wt: 175 HOMETOWN: Dorchester, Mass. Pos: QB Ht: 6-0 Wt: 170 2009 HOMETOWN: Stuart, Fla.

LAST SCHOOL: Charlestown H.S. Rev i ew LAST SCHOOL: South Fork H.S. 2009: Appeared in nine games … Averaged 5.3 yards on three catches, including a season-long 2009: Did not see any time. seven-yard catch vs. Bentley (9/19) … Tallied a 45-yard kick return at Saint Anselm (10/31). High School: Second Team All-State for the Bulldogs of South Fork High School ... Also named to the All-Area Team and played basketball for the High School: Played for the Patriots of Charlestown High School ... Tal- Bulldogs ... Tallied 1,800 yards passing and 800 yards rushing. History & Rec ords lied 1,100 all purpose yards and 11 touchdowns as a senior ... Also a member of the Patriots track team and earned All-State honors in 2008. Personal: Undecided on major ... Son of John and Michelle Nelson ... Two brothers, Greg and John, and one sister, Aylse. Personal: Majoring in Mass Education ... Son of Bertha Fraiser ... Two brothers, Brian and Brendan, and one sister, Tasha. Th e Un i ve rsity

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g er 15 Ryan Osiecki 17 Chris Ruffin Junior Junior Cha r Pos: QB Ht: 6-4 Wt: 235 Pos: WR Ht: 6-0 Wt: 160 HOMETOWN: Seymour, Conn. HOMETOWN: New York, N.Y. LAST SCHOOL: Univ. of Louisville LAST SCHOOL: Phillip Randolph H.S. 2009: All-Northeast-10 Conference Second Team 2009: Appeared in all 10 games ... Averaged 13.8 s ache … Northeast-10 All-Rookie Team … Named NE-10 yards on 33 catches for 455 total receiving yards … Co-Offensive Player of the Week on Nov. 2 … Started at quarterback in Recorded a touchdown at Merrimack (10/17) … Had a season-high 122 all 10 games … Registered one of the best single-season performances receiving yards on six catches vs. Stonehill (9/26) … Had a season-high 2010 Co 2010 by any UNH quarterback … Led the NE-10 with 282.5 passing yards per 38-yard catch at Stonehill. game … Third in the NE-10 and 17th in all of Division II with 285.5 yards of total offense per game … Second in the NE-10 and 44th in NCAA Di- High School: Played at Phillip Randolph High School in New York ... Ranked vision II with a passing efficiency rating of 133.63 … Broke UNH single in the top 50 prep school wide receivers in the country in 2007 and was season records for completions (254) and attempts (411) … Threw 23 second in the State of New York in receptions in 2007 ... Also ran track passing touchdowns ranking him sixth all-time at UNH in single season at Phillip Randolph High. y e rs records, including a season-high five at Saint Anselm (10/31) … Had a season-high 25 total rushing yards at Southern Connecticut (10/2) and Personal: Undecided on major ... Son of Judy C. Jones ... One sister, Nicole. a season-high 23-yard carry vs. Ohio Dominican (11/7) … Had a season-

2010 Pl a 2010 high 386 passing yards at Southern Connecticut … Tallied a season-high 54-yard toss at Saint Anselm.

Prior to UNH: Spent one season at the University of Louisville and red- shirted.

High School: Played football and basketball for the Wildcats of Seymour High School ... All-State and All-Area selection for the Wildcats.

Personal: Majoring in Criminal Justice ... Son of Sandy and Mary Osiecki

2010 O utlook 2010 ... Two brothers, Mike and Jack ... Father Sandy played in the NFL for the Kansas City Chiefs. 21 Jon Jackson Junior 16 Kameel Lashley Pos: CB Ht: 5-11 Wt: 199 Junior HOMETOWN: Stratford, Conn. Pos: TE Ht: 6-3 Wt: 254 LAST SCHOOL: Bunnell H.S. Rev i ew HOMETOWN: Boston, Mass. 2009: Appeared in five games … Recorded nine total tackles, including four unassisted … Had a 2009 LAST SCHOOL: Boston Comm. Leadership Aca. season-high four tackles at Saint Anselm (10/31) … Tallied an interception 2009: Appeared in all 10 games … Recorded 195 at Merrimack (10/17) … Recorded a fumble recovery vs. Pace (10/24). receiving yards on 18 catches … Had a season-high 46 receiving yards vs. AIC (10/10) … Recorded a season-high 32-yard High School: Captain of the two-time Class L State Champions, Bunnell catch at Saint Anselm (10/31) … Tallied four touchdowns. High School Bulldogs ... First Team All-State selection and League Cham- pionship game MVP ... Grabbed 10 interceptions and 17 touchdowns and High School: Named the Boston Community Leadership Academy Ben- well as First Team All-League honors. gals Player of the Year ... Played in the Shriners All-Star Football Game ... Rushed for over 1,500 yards as a senior. Personal: Majoring in History Education ... Son of Jane and Harold Jackson ... One brother, Jordan. Personal: Majoring in Finance ... Son of Richardo Lashley and Karen Love. & Rec ords History Th e Un i ve rsity

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2010 Returners g er Footb a ll 23 Bernard Risco 25 Robert Hill Sophomore Junior Pos: DB Ht: 5-11 Wt: 185 Pos: LB Ht: 6-2 Wt: 197 HOMETOWN: Philadelphia, Pa. HOMETOWN: Suffield, Mass. LAST SCHOOL: James Hillhouse LAST SCHOOL: Dean Junior College 2010 Co 2009: Appeared in nine games as a returner and 2009: Played in all 10 games … Tallied 43 total

quarterback … Averaged 20.8 yards on 15 kick tackles, including 15 unassisted … Recorded 5 ache s returns … Had a season high 43 yard return at Southern Connecticut tackles for a loss of 15 yards … Registered 2.5 sacks for a loss of 15 (10/2) … Averaged 25.3 on three catches and 4.1 yards on 12 carries yards … Forced a fumble vs. Stonehill (9/26) … Had an interception with out of the Chargers “Wildcat” offensive sets … Had a 43-yard catch for a 26-yard return at Lincoln (9/5) … Recorded four quarterback hurries a touchdown vs. Ohio Dominican (11/7). and one pass breakup.

High School: Went to James Hillhouse High School in New Haven, Conn. Prior to UNH: Spent one season at Dean Junior College.

... Member of the Hillhouse football, baseball and track teams ... Also a 2010 Pl a member of the National Honor Society, while graduating in the top 10 High School: Played football at Suffield HighS chool in Massachusetts ... of his senior class. Two-year All-State honoree and was selected as the Friday Night Lights

Hit of the Week. y e rs Personal: Majoring in Criminal Justice ... Son of Lisa Risco Melvin. Personal: Majoring in Business Administration ... Son of William and Catherine Hill. 2010 O utlook

24 Ken Matos 26 Baragon Bradley Junior Sophomore Pos: DB Ht: 5-11 Wt: 190 Pos: WR Ht: 6-0 Wt: 170 HOMETOWN: Stony Point, N.Y. HOMETOWN: Elmwood Park, N.J. 2009

LAST SCHOOL: Iona College LAST SCHOOL: Memorial H.S. Rev i ew 2009: Did not see any time. 2009: Did not see any time.

Prior to UNH: Spent one season with the Gaels of Iona College. High School: Selected as a Bergen County All-Star and the First Team All- League in football ... Also an All-League track performer for the Crusaders High School: Played at Albertus Magnus High School in Bardonia, N.Y. ... in the 100m and 200m.

All-League, All-County and All-Sectional honoree for the Falcons ... Also History & Rec ords a member of the Falcons’ track and field team. Personal: Majoring in Communications ... Son of Baragon and Jane Bradley ... On sister, Brial. Personal: Undecided on major ... Son of Angel and Ivette Matos ... Two brothers, Jonathan and Chris. Th e Un i ve rsity

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g er 27 Victor Jones 32 Richard Long Junior Junior Cha r Pos: RB Ht: 5-8 Wt: 180 Pos: S Ht: 6-1 Wt: 207 HOMETOWN: Patterson, N.J. HOMETOWN: New Rochelle, N.Y. LAST SCHOOL: Passaic County Tech LAST SCHOOL: Iona College 2009: Appeared in all 10 games … Rushed for 169 2009: Appeared in all 10 games … Recorded 38 s ache yards on 49 carries … Had a season-high 75 rushing total tackles, including 20 unassisted … Had a yards, including a season-high 39-yard carry at Lincoln (9/5) … Recorded season-high nine tackles at Merrimack (10/17) … Recorded a tackle for 6 catches for 51 receiving yards … Tallied five touchdowns. a loss vs. Stonehill (9/26) and AIC (10/10) … Forced a fumble vs. Pace 2010 Co 2010 (10/24) … Tallied a pass breakup vs. Pace. High School: Played at Passaic County Tech in the Northern Hill Confer- ence of New Jersey ... Named to the Second Team All-County. Prior to UNH: Spent one season at Iona College.

Personal: Majoring in Criminal Justice ... Son of Victor and Scarlett Jones High School: Graduated in 2008 from New Rochelle High School ... Also ... One brother, Lamont, and one sister, Tavonja. played lacrosse at NRHS for the Huguenots. y e rs Personal: Majoring in Management of Sports Industries ... Son of Ronald and Sharon Long. 2010 Pl a 2010

2010 O utlook 2010 29 Andrew Nass 34 Scott Lowery Junior Sophomore Pos: RB Ht: 5-9 Wt: 188 Pos: LB Ht: 5-11 Wt: 210 HOMETOWN: Hasbrouck Heights, N.J. HOMETOWN: Elmwood Park, N.J. LAST SCHOOL: Iona College LAST SCHOOL: Paramus Catholic H.S. Rev i ew 2009: Appeared in all 10 games … Averaged 3.1 2009: Appeared in three games for the Chargers. rushing yards on 45 carries and 5.0 yards on three 2009 catches … Averaged 15.6 all purpose yards per game and 14.1 total of- High School: Played football, basketball and track for the Paladins of fense per game … Had a season-high 74 rushing yards on 22 carries at Paramus Catholic High School ... Earned All-League honors and was a Lincoln (9/5) … Tallied a season-long 15 yard carry vs. Pace (10/24) … member of the Bergen County All-Star team. Recorded two touchdowns at Lincoln. Personal: Majoring in Criminal Justice ... Son of Robert and Marilou Prior to UNH: Spent one season at Iona College. Lowery ... One brother, Patrick, and one sister, Melissa.

High School: Helped lead the Hasbrouck Heights High School Aviators to the 2007 New Jersey State Championships ... Named to the North Jersey All-Star Team.

& Rec ords History Personal: Majoring in Criminal Justice ... Son of Rich and Terri Nass ... Two sisters, Jenn and Julie. Th e Un i ve rsity

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2010 Returners g er Footb a ll 40 Tom Herd 48 Matt Stevko Sophomore Sophomore Pos: DE Ht: 6-4 Wt: 200 Pos: S Ht: 5-10 Wt: 170 HOMETOWN: Sparta, N.J. HOMETOWN: Shelton, Conn. LAST SCHOOL: Sparta H.S. LAST SCHOOL: Shelton H.S. 2010 Co 2009: Played in all 10 games ... Accumulated 37 2009: Did not see any time.

total tackles, including 19 unassisted … Recorded ache s seven tackles for a loss of 38 yards … Added three sacks including a High School: A two-time All-Valley section for the Gaels of Shelton High 11 yard loss sack vs. Ohio Dominican (11/7) … Had a 34-yard fumble School ... Helped lead the Gaels to a 17-5 overall record in his junior recovery for a touchdown vs. Pace (10/24) … Tallied five pass breakups. and senior seasons.

High School: Named to the All-Sussex County Interscholastic League Personal: Majoring in Criminal Justice ... Son of Michael and Cynthia and the All-Area Honorable Mention teams ... Member of the Spartans Stevko ... Four brothers, Mike, Tom, Chris, and Nick. basketball and track teams ... Also named Third Team All-County in track. 2010 Pl a

Personal: Majoring in Criminal Justice ... Son of Thomas and Lauren Herd ... One brother, Timothy, and two sisters, Chelsea and Stephanie. y e rs 2010 O utlook

43 Brian Alston 49 J.D. Chalifoux Sophomore Sophomore Pos: RB Ht: 6-0 Wt: 200 Pos: S Ht: 5-11 Wt: 175 HOMETOWN: Robbinsville, N.J. HOMETOWN: Mansfield, Mass. 2009

LAST SCHOOL: Robbinsville H.S. LAST SCHOOL: Mansfield H.S. Rev i ew 2009: Did not see time. 2009: Appeared in five games …R ecorded 21 tack- les, including 15 unassisted … Had a season-high High School: Named to the First Team All-Conference for the Ravens of seven tackles at Southern Connecticut (10/2) … Tallied a pass breakup Robbinsville High School ... Rushed for 2,000 yards and claimed the vs. Ohio Dominican (11/7). record at Robbinsville High School ... Also an honor roll student and a member of the track team. High School: Hockomock League All-Star for the Hornets of Mansfield History & Rec ords High School ... Helped lead the Hornets to league championships four Personal: Majoring in Psychology ... Son of David and Paula Alston ... straight seasons ... Sun Chronicle All-Star in 2007-08 ... Also a captain One brother, Kyle. of the Mansfield High School track and field team.

Personal: Majoring in Secondary Education ... Son of George and Lisa Chalifoux ... One sister, Sara. Th e Un i ve rsity

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g er 50 Anthony Hall, Jr. 52 Kervin Edouard Sophomore Sophomore Cha r Pos: DE Ht: 6-2 Wt: 220 Pos: LB Ht: 6-1 Wt: 210 HOMETOWN: Bridgeport, Conn. HOMETOWN: Somerville, Mass. LAST SCHOOL: Dewitt Clinton H.S. LAST SCHOOL: Somerville H.S. 2009: Did not see any time. 2009: Did not see any time. s ache

High School: All-County and All-Borough selection at Dewitt Clinton High High School: Played both football and basketball at Somerville High School in the Bronx, N.Y. ... Also a member of the honor roll and the School ... Named an All-Star in football and the team’s Most Valuable 2010 Co 2010 track and field team. Player.

Personal: Majoring in Psychology ... Son of Anthony Hall Sr. ... Two broth- Personal: Undecided on major ... One brother, Fedler. ers, Allester and Kadeem, and one sister, Tiffany. y e rs 2010 Pl a 2010

2010 O utlook 2010 51 John Irwin 53 Chidoziem Ezemma Junior Sophomore Pos: OL Ht: 5-10 Wt: 234 Pos: DL Ht: 6-2 Wt: 200 HOMETOWN: Burlington, N.J. HOMETOWN: Pomona, N.Y. LAST SCHOOL: Burlington Township H.S. LAST SCHOOL: Ramapo Senior H.S. Rev i ew 2009: Played in and started all 10 games at center 2009: Saw time in eight games … Recorded eight for the Chargers. tackles, including five unassisted … Registered 2009 a tackle for a loss of seven yards at Saint Anselm (10/31) … Tallied a High School: A four-year baseball letterwinner and a three-year football quarterback hurry vs. Pace (10/24). letterwinner for the Falcons of Burlington Township High School ... Also a member of the National Honor Society. High School: Named to the Athlete of the Season at Ramapo Senior High School ... Also earned All-Section, All-County and All-League honors for Personal: Majoring in Fire Science Administration ... Son John and the Gryphons. Shirley Irwin. Personal: Undecided on major ... Son of Ambrose and Glory Ezemma ... Four brothers, Obi, Chidi, Ugo and Ike. & Rec ords History Th e Un i ve rsity

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2010 Returners g er Footb a ll 55 Akaki Ramishvili 58 Alex Quinn Junior Sophomore Pos: OL Ht: 5-11 Wt: 220 Pos: LB Ht: 6-1 Wt: 220 HOMETOWN: Fair Lawn, N.J. HOMETOWN: Bay Shore, N.Y. LAST SCHOOL: Fair Lawn H.S. LAST SCHOOL: Bay Shore H.S. 2010 Co 2009: Appeared in nine games and started seven … 2009: Appeared in nine games … Recorded 15 tack-

Recorded 52 total tackles, including 26 unassisted les, including six unassisted … Had 1.5 tackles for a ache s … Had five tackles for a loss of 21 yards … Recorded a sack for a loss loss of five yards … Had a season-high four tackles at Merrimack (10/17). of 10 yards at Southern Connecticut (10/2) … Had a fumble recovery at Southern Connecticut … Tallied a season-high 11 tackles at Southern High School: An All-Division and All-County selection for the Marauders Connecticut. ... Selected as a member of the Suffolk County All-Star team ... Also a member of the crew team. High School: An All-League selection for the Cutters of Fair Lawn High

School ... Helped lead the team in tackles ... Also a memeber of the Personal: Majoring in Accounting ... Son of Robert and Laura Quinn ... 2010 Pl a wrestling club. Two brothers, Robert and Kieran, and one sister, Samantha.

Personal: Majoring in Business. y e rs 2010 O utlook

56 Dave Stedman 59 Cody Wallace Junior Junior Pos: OL Ht: 6-2 Wt: 272 Pos: LB Ht: 6-1 Wt: 230 HOMETOWN: Hasbrouck Heights, N.J. HOMETOWN: New Milford, Conn. 2009

LAST SCHOOL: Hasbrouck Heights H.S. LAST SCHOOL: New Milford H.S. Rev i ew 2009: Started eight games at left guard on the 2009: Started all 10 games as a middle linebacker offensive line. … Third on the team with 56 tackles, including 16 unassisted … Tallied five tackles for a loss of four yards … Had a season- High School: Helped lead the Aviators of Hasbrouck Heights to the New high nine tackles at Southern Connecticut (10/2) … Recorded a pass Jersey State Championship ... Named to the All-League and All-County breakup at Lincoln (9/5). teams ... Also a member of the Aviators basketball and baseball teams. History & Rec ords High School: Named to the All-State First Team and was a two-time South Personal: Undecided on major ... Son of Dave and Diana Stedman. Western Conference All-Star selection ... MVP and team captain for the Green Wave ... Member of the Fairfield County All-Star Team.

Personal: Majoring in Hotel/Restaurant Management ... Son of Chris- topher and Bette Anne Wallace... Two brothers, Jason and William, and one sister, Lacey. Th e Un i ve rsity

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g er 61 Thierry Andris 65 Zach Conklin Sophomore Sophomore Cha r Pos: OL Ht: 6-3 Wt: 285 Pos: OL Ht: 6-5 Wt: 300 HOMETOWN: Irvington, N.J. HOMETOWN: Otisville, N.Y. LAST SCHOOL: Irvington H.S. LAST SCHOOL: Minisink Valley H.S. 2009: Did not see any time. 2009: All-Northeast-10 Conference Second Team … s ache Northeast-10 All-Rookie Team … Appeared in eight High School: Played for the Knights of Irvington High School. games and started seven games at right guard.

2010 Co 2010 Personal: Majoring in Electrical Engineering ... Son of Kenol and Odette High School: A two-time First Team All-County selection and a Second Andris ... Two brothers, Ken and Kervens, and two sisters, Ange-Mery Team All-New York State honoree for the Warriors... Also named the New and Vannessa. York State Section 9 Offensive MVP.

Personal: Majoring in Criminal Justice ... Son William and Jill Conklin ... One brother, Billy, and one sister, Mackenzie. y e rs 2010 Pl a 2010

2010 O utlook 2010 62 Robert Pysz 69 Wayne Parks Junior Junior Pos: OL Ht: 5-10 Wt: 275 Pos: OL Ht: 5-11 Wt: 235 HOMETOWN: Seymour, Conn. HOMETOWN: Fairfield, Conn. LAST SCHOOL: Iona College LAST SCHOOL: Andrew Warde H.S. Rev i ew 2009: Appeared in three games on the offensive 2009: Appeared in two games on the defensive line. line. 2009 High School: Played at Andrew Warde High School where he was the Prior to UNH: Played one season at Iona College. team’s captain.

High School: Helped lead the Wildcats of Seymour High School to the Personal: Majoring in Arson Investigation ... Married to his wife Lynne ... 2007 State Championship ... Naugatuck Valley League All-Academic Three children, Amanda, Nicholas and Taylor. Team member ... Three-year member of the National Honor Society and winner of the Certificate of Excellence forO utstanding Accomplishment.

Personal: Majoring in Criminal Justice ... Son of Robert and Donna Pysz. & Rec ords History Th e Un i ve rsity

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2010 Returners g er Footb a ll 70 Ryan Mousley 73 Branden Naraine Sophomore Senior Pos: OL Ht: 6-3 Wt: 271 Pos: OL Ht: 6-4 Wt: 275 HOMETOWN: Plantation, Fla. HOMETOWN: Windsor, Conn. LAST SCHOOL: St. Thomas Aquinas H.S. LAST SCHOOL: Stonehill College 2010 Co 2009: Appeared in one game on the offensive line. 2009: Appeared in and started nine games at right

tackle on the offensive line. ache s High School: Led the 2007 St. Thomas Aquinas Raiders to the 5A Florida State Championship and was named the 2008 National Football Cham- Prior to UNH: Two-year starter on the offensive line at Stonehill College. pions ... Also played basketball for the Raiders. High School: Played at Avon Old Farms School in Windsor, Conn. ... Also Personal: Majoring in Criminal Justice ... Son of Bob and Brenda Mousley a member of the track and field team and an All-Academic performer. ... One sister, Danielle.

Personal: Majoring in Business ... Son of Steve and Jill Naraine ... Two 2010 Pl a brothers, Kashden and Steven. y e rs 2010 O utlook

72 James Malloy 79 Lance Chapman Sophomore Junior Pos: OL Ht: 6-3 Wt: 250 Pos: OL Ht: 6-4 Wt: 260 HOMETOWN: Englewood, N.J. HOMETOWN: South Glenns Falls, N.Y. 2009

LAST SCHOOL: Dwight Marrow H.S. LAST SCHOOL: South Glenns Falls H.S. Rev i ew 2009: Appeared in eight games on the offensive 2009: Appeared in nine games, while making eight line … Recorded a tackle at Merrimack (10/17). starts at left tackle.

High School: Two-time All-County selection for the Raiders of Dwight Mar- High School: Three-year letterwinner for the Bulldogs of South Glenns row High School ... Named to the New Jersey All-State team as a senior Falls High School. and was a member of the North/South All-Star team ... Also a member History & Rec ords of the National Honor Society. Personal: Majoring in Management of Sports Industries ... Son of Larry Chapman and Sue Casey ... Four brothers, Devon, Hadden, Brandon Personal: Majoring in Chemistry ... Son of James Birchette and Janaire and Liam. Malloy. Th e Un i ve rsity

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g er 80 Nick Music 83 Mike Friello Junior Sophomore Cha r Pos: WR Ht: 6-1 Wt: 195 Pos: WR Ht: 6-0 Wt: 185 HOMETOWN: West Milford, N.J. HOMETOWN: North Haven, Conn. LAST SCHOOL: West Milford H.S. LAST SCHOOL: North Haven H.S. 2009: Did not see any time. 2009: Played in five games as a punter and wide s ache receiver … Averaged 29.2 yards per kick … Had a High School: Earned First Team All-Conference and Second Team All- season-high 46 yard punt vs. Pace (10/24) … Recorded six punts inside County honors as a senior at West Milford High School ... Selected to the 20 yard line, including a season-high four vs. Ohio Dominican (11/7). 2010 Co 2010 play in the East/West Robeson Classic All-Star game ... Also a member of the Highlanders basketball and baseball teams. High School: Selected to the All-Southern Connecticut Conference team and named the Indians MVP ... Two-time New Haven County Levi Jackson Personal: Majoring in Management of Sports Industries ... Son of James Team selection ... Also a member of the Indians basketball team and and Maria Music ... One brother, James, and one sister, Victoria. an honor roll student. y e rs Personal: Majoring in Criminal Justice ... Son of Robert and Beverly Friello ... One brother, Matt. 2010 Pl a 2010

2010 O utlook 2010 82 George Gerosa 89 Jake Stark Sophomore Junior Pos: WR Ht: 5-10 Wt: 150 Pos: TE Ht: 6-2 Wt: 225 HOMETOWN: Branford, Conn. HOMETOWN: Newton, N.J. LAST SCHOOL: Branford H.S. LAST SCHOOL: Kittatinny Reg. H.S. Rev i ew 2009: Did not see any time. 2009: Did not see any time.

2009 High School: Named to the All-State and All-Area teams for the Branford High School: Named to the First Team All-Sussex County Interscholastic High School Hornets ... Also an All-Area selection in track and an All-Star League ... Helped lead the Cougars to the team’s first undefeated league selection in lacrosse ... Member of the honor roll. record and the team’s best record in school history ... Member of the Kittatinny Regional High School honor roll. Personal: Majoring in Criminal Justice ... Son of Richard and Betty Gerosa ... One sister, Nicole. Personal: Majoring in Criminal Justice ... Son of John and Terry Stark ... One brother, Aaron, and two sisters, Abby and Rachel. & Rec ords History Th e Un i ve rsity

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2010 Returners g er Footb a ll 91 Angelo Cupo 96 Ahmet Basci Sophomore Junior Pos: DL Ht: 6-2 Wt: 220 Pos: DL Ht: 6-3 Wt: 265 HOMETOWN: Coral Springs, Fla. HOMETOWN: Fair Lawn, N.J. LAST SCHOOL: North Broward Prep. LAST SCHOOL: Fair Lawn H.S. 2010 Co 2009: Appeared in all 10 games and started five 2009: Started all 10 games at defensive end …

… Recorded 25 tackles, including 11 unassisted Recorded 35 tackles, including 14 unassisted … ache s … Tallied six tackles for a loss of 18 yards … Registered a quarterback Registered a sack for a loss of 10 yards at Lincoln (9/5) … Had two hurry and a pass breakup at Assumption (9/11) … Had a season-high tackles for a loss of six yards at Bentley (9/19) … Tallied a pass breakup seven tackles at Lincoln (9/5). at Assumption (9/11).

High School: Played at North Broward Preparatory Schools in Florida ... High School: Three-time All-League selection, including two seasons on Named to the Second Team All-Sun Sentinel and Second Team Miami the First Team All-League ... Named to the All-County Honorable Men-

Herald. tion Team as a senior ... Also a member of the Cutters wrestling team. 2010 Pl a

Personal: Majoring in Management of Sports Industries ... Son of Robert Personal: Majoring in Management of Sports Industries ... Son of Gavsi

and Olga Cupo ... Three sisters, Shinika, Shana and Vanessa. and Hulya Basci ... One brother Sefa. y e rs 2010 O utlook 2009 Rev i ew History & Rec ords Th e Un i ve rsity

UNIVERSITY OF NEW HAVEN • 2010 Charger Football 33 Newcomers a ll Footb 2010 3 Kendrick Butler 19 Chris Scifo g er Junior Junior Pos: DB Ht: 5-10 Wt: 185 Pos: PK/P Ht: 5-9 Wt: 175 Cha r HOMETOWN: Fort Lauderdale, Fla. HOMETOWN: coral springs, fla. LAST SCHOOL: ASA College LAST SCHOOL: central conn. state Prior to UNH: Played for the ASA Institute football Prior to UNH: Attended Palm Beach State and Cen- team for two years. tral Connecticut State University in 2009. s ache High School: Endured two sports at Dillard High School…Four-year High School: Helped lead the St. Thomas Aquinas football team to a State member of the football team…Also a member of the 4x100 Relay Semi- Championship in 2008…Also played soccer for the Raiders.

2010 Co 2010 Regional Championship for the Panthers track and field team. Personal: Son of Marianne and Danny Scifo…One brother, Daniel and Personal: Son of LaShawn Butler and Kalvin Butler Sr….Two brothers, one sister, Kristy…Majoring in Business Management at New Haven. Kalvin Jr. and Keyon and one sister, Kamesha…Majoring in Communica- tions at New Haven. y e rs

2010 Pl a 2010 12 Kenneth Williams 20 Corey wynn Freshman Freshman Pos: QB Ht: 6-2 Wt: 201 Pos: pk/p Ht: 5-9 Wt: 165 HOMETOWN: Glen Allen, Va. HOMETOWN: north attleboro, mass. LAST SCHOOL: Deep Run LAST SCHOOL: north attleboro High School: Endured two sports at Deep Run High High School: Helped lead the North Attleboro High School…Honorable Mention All-District Quarterback School football team to the Hockomock League in 2009…All-Academic honors in 2008-09 seasons…Helped lead the Championship in 2008…Named to the Sun Chronicle All-Star teams 2010 O utlook 2010 lacrosse team to two Conference titles in 2009-10. in 2008-09 and received the North Endzone ‘Unsung Hero’ Award in 2009…Earned a total of nine varsity letters between football, lacrosse Personal: Son of Jean Williams and Michael Williams…One sister, Kate… and ice hockey. Majoring in Music and Sound Recording Technology at UNH. Personal: Son of Denise and Patrick Wynn…Two sisters, Meghan and Danielle…Majoring in Criminal Justice- International Justice and Security at UNH. Rev i ew 2009 18 William Clements 22 will koran Freshman Freshman Pos: QB Ht: 6-4 Wt: 200 Pos: lb Ht: 6-3 Wt: 235 HOMETOWN: Pennsauken, N.J. HOMETOWN: newnan, Ga. LAST SCHOOL: Bishop Eustace LAST SCHOOL: georgia southern High School: Played three sports at Bishop Eustace Prior to UNH: Attended Georgian Southern for one Preparatory School…A member of the Crusaders year.

& Rec ords History football team for four years, including one year with varsity…Earned three varsity letters for basketball…Recipient of the Coaches’ Award as High School: Played four sports for Newnan High School…Received a senior…Also played golf. All-Region and All-County football honors in 2007-08…Helped lead the Cougars to three straight Region Championships from 2005-08, including Personal: Son of Susan and C. David Clements…One sister, Samantha… an undefeated campaign in 2008. Majoring in Criminal Justice at New Haven. Personal: Son of Elizabeth and David Koran…Majoring in History at New Haven. Th e Un i ve rsity

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2010 Newcomers g er 28 macarthur cheek 33 herbens antenor Footb a ll Freshman Freshman Pos: db Ht: 5-10 Wt: 182 Pos: lb Ht: 6-0 Wt: 170 HOMETOWN: new haven, conn. HOMETOWN: maiden, mass. LAST SCHOOL: james hillhouse LAST SCHOOL: maiden 2010 Co Prior to UNH: Attended the University of Hawaii at High School: A three-sport athlete for Malden High Manoa for one year. School…Named to the All-Conference teams in 2008-09…Recipient of the team’s Most Valuable Player and Defensive ache s High School: Played two sports for James Hillhouse High School…Selected Player of the Year awards in 2009…Selected to the Agganis All-Star Game the New Haven County All-Star Football Team Captain as a senior…Also in 2009…Also an EMASS All-Star honoree in 2009…Served as team an All-State honoree in track and field. captains in football and track and field as a senior.

Personal: Son of Carolyn Cheek…Two brothers, Aaron and Kai and two Personal: Son of Meraide and Louisius Antenor…Intends to major in sisters, Missie and Nazereth…Majoring in History at UNH. Engineering at UNH. 2010 Pl a y e rs 30 roshawn wilson 36 anthony tillman Freshman Freshman Pos: wr Ht: 6-0 Wt: 177 Pos: rb Ht: 5-9 Wt: 183

HOMETOWN: miami, fla. HOMETOWN: piscataway, n.j. 2010 O utlook LAST SCHOOL: miami southridge LAST SCHOOL: piscataway High School: Played two sports for the Spartans High School: Helped lead the Piscatawa High School of Miami Southridge Senior High School…Named Chiefs to a State Championship in 2008…Holds the to the All-Country football teams in 2008-09…Tallied 25 receptions for Chiefs longest touchdown run from scrimmage at 93 yards…Selected 475 yards and six touchdowns as a senior…Also named selected to the to the Star Leger and Courier News All-Star teams in 2009…Invited to All-Country track and field teams in 2008-09…Awarded track and field the Snapple Bowl as a senior…Recorded 958 rushing yards and 12 team’s Most Valuable Athlete as a senior. touchdowns in 2009…Also a member of the Chiefs track and field team.

Personal: Son of Michelle McGrew-Clarit and Roshawn Wilson Sr….Six Personal: Son of Tonya and Anthony Tillman…Two brothers, Cleveland 2009 brothers, Hasani, Jahzeel, Ri’Shard, Sequan, Dee and Mike and two and Drakeford…Majoring in Biology at New Haven. sisters, Paige and Roshaiya…Majoring in Forensic Science at New Haven. Rev i ew

31 rodney lanham 37 dj francis Freshman Freshman History & Rec ords Pos: db Ht: 5-10 Wt: 162 Pos: db Ht: 6-0 Wt: 175 HOMETOWN: bridgeport, conn. HOMETOWN: north lauderdale, fla. LAST SCHOOL: the bridge academy LAST SCHOOL: northeast High School: Played football and basketball for the High School: Played cornerback and receiver for the The Bridge Academy Lions…Named to the Fairfield Hurricanes of Northeast High School. County Interscholastic Athletic All-Conference team in 2009…Also se- lected to the Fairfield County All-Star team in 2010. Personal: Son of Delia Ford and Daniel Francis Sr.…Majoring in Graphic Design at New Haven. Personal: Son of Venus and Rodney Lanham…One brother, Marquinn and Th e Un i ve rsity one sister, Shaunelle…Majoring in Sports Management at New Haven.

UNIVERSITY OF NEW HAVEN • 2010 Charger Football 35 Newcomers a ll Footb 2010 38 jared higgins 44 scott schultz g er Freshman Freshman Pos: rb Ht: 5-7 Wt: 173 Pos: dl Ht: 6-4 Wt: 285 Cha r HOMETOWN: queens, n.y. HOMETOWN: wayne, n.j. LAST SCHOOL: half hollow hills east LAST SCHOOL: univ. of connecticut High School: Played four years of varsity football Prior to UNH: Attended the University of Connecticut at Half Hollow Hills East High School…Named to for five semesters. s ache the All-Suffolk County Division II Conference teams in 2008-09…Also a member of the Thunderbirds varsity track and field team. High School: Three-sport athlete for the Patriots of Wayne Hills High School...Three-time All-Conference honoree from 2005-07…Named to the

2010 Co 2010 Personal: Son of Edith and Jared Higgins…Majoring in Marketing at New All-Area and All-County teams in 2007…Invited to play in the North/South Haven. New Jersey Classic, the East/West Roberson Classic and the Governor’s Bowl (N.Y. vs. N.J.) in 2007…Also named to the basketball All-Conference and All-County teams in 2006.

Personal: Son of Jill Schultz…One brother, Sam and one sister, Emma… y e rs Majoring in Political Science at New Haven. 39 rodney williams junior 2010 Pl a 2010 Pos: db Ht: 5-9 Wt: 180 45 sean berglund HOMETOWN: hamden, conn. Freshman LAST SCHOOL: dean college Pos: te Ht: 6-3 Wt: 248 Prior to UNH: Attended Dean College for two years… HOMETOWN: wolcott, conn. Helped lead the team to back-to-back Conference Championships in 2008-09. LAST SCHOOL: wolcott High School: Helped lead the Eagles of Wolcott High High School: Played for Hamden High School and Hyde Leadership… School to a Brass Division title in 2009…Named to 2010 O utlook 2010 Selected to the All-Conference teams as a junior and senior…Named to the All- Naugatuck Valley League teams in 2008-09…Recipient of the Bent the New Haven Register All-Area and New Haven County All-Star teams Face Mask and Hard Hat awards in 2008-09…Selected the Freshman in 2007…Also a member of the track and field team…An All-Conference Team’s Most Valuable Player in 2006…Also an All-NVL Academic honoree. honoree in the 55 meter dash. Personal: Son of Kimberly and Joseph Berglund…One brother, Ryan… Personal: Son of Stephanie and Rodney Williams…Two brothers, Rakeem Majoring in Criminal Justice - Law Enforcement at New Haven. and Jerod and three sisters, Rahnique, Raquel and Rayni Williams…

Rev i ew Majoring in Business Management at UNH.

2009 41 vail grafton 47 keith crawford Freshman Freshman Pos: db Ht: 5-9 Wt: 177 Pos: db Ht: 6-0 Wt: 175 HOMETOWN: princeton, n.j. HOMETOWN: east windsor, n.j. LAST SCHOOL: norte dame LAST SCHOOL: notre dame High School: Three-year starter for the Notre Dame High School: Played four years at Norte Dame High High School Fighting Irish…Tallied a total of 201 School…Named to the All-Conference and All-Area tackles, 12 interceptions and three kick returns for touchdowns through- teams in 2008-09…Registered 53 receptions for 870 yards and nine

& Rec ords History out his career…Selected to the Colonial Valley All-Conference, All-Area touchdowns as a senior. and All-State teams in 2009…Served as team captain in 2009…Also played lacrosse. Personal: Son of Alana Coleman…Majoring in Communications at UNH.

Personal: Son of Loretta and Anthony Ashley…Majoring in Communica- tions at New Haven. Th e Un i ve rsity

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2010 Newcomers g er 57 charlie hatchett 64 tim moores Footb a ll junior freshman Pos: lb Ht: 5-11 Wt: 240 Pos: ol Ht: 6-2 Wt: 265 HOMETOWN: bridgeport, conn. HOMETOWN: staten island, n.y. LAST SCHOOL: stratford LAST SCHOOL: st. joseph by the sea 2010 Co Prior to UNH: Attended Santa Monica College for High School: Played four years at St. Joseph by the two years. Sea…Named to the All-Conference, Staten Island Advance All-Star, New York Sportswriters Association All-State and New High School: Four-sport athlete for Stratford High School…Four-time York Daily News All-Borough teams during career…Also a finalist for the ache s All-State selection from 2003-06…Also named to the track and field Joe Thomas Lineman of the Year award. All-State team in 2005 and the All-Conference basketball team in 2004. Personal: Son of Patricia Cassarino and Robert Moores…Two brothers, Personal: Son of Dina Hatchett…Majoring in Nutrition at UNH. Robert and John and one sister, Dana…Majoring in Marketing at New Haven. 2010 Pl a

60 sherwood jonathas 67 justin cabrera y e rs freshman freshman Pos: lb Ht: 5-10 Wt: 190 Pos: ol Ht: 6-0 Wt: 255 HOMETOWN: everett, mass. HOMETOWN: passaic, n.j. LAST SCHOOL: everett LAST SCHOOL: passaic county tech. 2010 O utlook High School: Helped lead the Everett High School High School: Went to Passaic County Technical Crimson Tide football team to a Super Bowl Cham- Institute…Two-time All-County and All-Conference pionship in 2007…Named to the Greater Boston League All-Star teams in selections in 2008-09…Recorded 155 tackles, four sacks and eight 2008-09…Recipient of the Scholar Athlete Award in 2009…Also selected force fumbles for the Bulldogs. to play in the 2010 Harry Agganis All-Star Game. Personal: Son of Wendy Maldonado…Majoring in Criminal Justice at Personal: Son of Audege and Patrick Jonathas…Two brothers, Ralph New Haven. and Jahiem and one sister, Shenika…Majoring in Sports Management at New Haven. 2009 Rev i ew

63 jaylen johnson 68 joseph zimbardi freshman freshman History & Rec ords Pos: lb Ht: 6-0 Wt: 200 Pos: ol Ht: 6-2 Wt: 250 HOMETOWN: linden, n.j. HOMETOWN: east haven, conn. LAST SCHOOL: linden LAST SCHOOL: east haven High School: Two-sport athlete at Linden High High School: Played for the Yellowjackets of East School...Three-year varsity football starter, includ- Haven High School…Team captain as a senior. ing an All-Area selection in 2009…Invited to play in the Snapple All-Star Game…Also wrestled for the Tigers. Personal: Son of Roberta and Joseph Zimbardi…One brother, James and two sisters, Michele and Nicole…Majoring in Business at New Haven. Personal: Son of Sheila Counts and James Johnson…One brother, Tyler… Undecided on an academic major at New Haven. Th e Un i ve rsity

UNIVERSITY OF NEW HAVEN • 2010 Charger Football 37 Newcomers a ll Footb 2010 75 adrian mompoint 84 mike gallant g er junior freshman Pos: ol Ht: 6-7 Wt: 297 Pos: wr Ht: 5-10 Wt: 185 Cha r HOMETOWN: worcester, mass. HOMETOWN: edison, n.j. LAST SCHOOL: dean college LAST SCHOOL: bishop george ahr Prior to UNH: Attended Quinsigamond Community High School: Four-year member of the Bishop College and Dean College from 2008-10…Helped George Ahr High School football team…Named to s ache lead the Dean College football team to a Conference Title in 2007. the Defensive All-State and All-County teams in 2008-09…Selected to the Snapple Bowl All-Star Game in 2009…Also served as team captain High School: Led the Holy Name Junior Senior High School football team as a senior.

2010 Co 2010 to a Division II Super Bowl Championship in 2005…Also played basketball for the Napoleons. Personal: Son of Mary and Donald Gallant…Two brothers, Donald and Steven…Intends to major in Criminal Justice at UNH. Personal: Son of Alicia and Garry Mompoint…One brother, Kaseem… Majoring in Criminal Justice at New Haven. y e rs 76 javon reed 86 chris higgins freshman freshman 2010 Pl a 2010 Pos: ol Ht: 6-2 Wt: 238 Pos: te Ht: 6-4 Wt: 235 HOMETOWN: lauderhill, fla. HOMETOWN: cumberland, maine LAST SCHOOL: northeast LAST SCHOOL: bridgton academy High School: Played two sports for the Northeast Prior to UNH: Attended Bridgton Academy for one High School Hurricanes…Standout on the football year. field as well as the basketball court. High School: Played three sports for Greely High School…Selected to Personal: Son of Patricia and David Reed…Two brothers, Travis and David play in the Maine Shrine Football Game…Also a member of the Rangers

2010 O utlook 2010 and two sisters, Shanaricia and Shankister…Undecided on an academic basketball and Lacrosse teams. major at UNH. Personal: Son of Linda and David Higgins…Two brothers, David and Jon… Intends to major in Business at UNH. Rev i ew

2009 81 richard moore 87 david thomas freshman junior Pos: wr Ht: 6-1 Wt: 170 Pos: wr Ht: 5-10 Wt: 170 HOMETOWN: westwood, n.j. HOMETOWN: taneytown, md. LAST SCHOOL: westwood LAST SCHOOL: frostburg state univ. High School: Two-sport standout at Westwood Prior to UNH: Played wide receiver for two seasons High School…All-League and All-County football at Frostburg State University. accolades in 2008-09…Tallied 55 receptions, 852 total yards and 10

& Rec ords History touchdowns as a senior…Named to the basketball All-Conference teams High School: Played two sports at Francis Scott Key High School…Named in 2008-09…Averaged 19.7 points, six rebounds and two steals per to the All-County First Team in football...Three-time letter winner…Also game in 2009. selected to the All-Country track and field team as well.

Personal: Son of Michelle and William Moore…One brother, Billy and one Personal: Son of Claudia and David Thomas…Three brothers, Chris, Xavier sister Latrice…Majoring in Sports Management at UNH. and Johnathan…Majoring in Criminal Justice at UNH. Th e Un i ve rsity

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2010 Newcomers g er 90 anthony vazquez 97 alex dyer Footb a ll freshman freshman Pos: dl Ht: 6-0 Wt: 250 Pos: dl Ht: 6-4 Wt: 255 HOMETOWN: boca raton, fla. HOMETOWN: westbrook, conn. LAST SCHOOL: boca raton LAST SCHOOL: westbrook 2010 Co High School: Four-sport athlete at Boca Raton High High School: Three-sport athlete at Westbrook High School…Named to the All-County football team in School…Two-time All-Conference selection for the 2009…Earned three varsity Letters and was awarded the Team Lineman Knights football team…Named the basketball team’s Most Valuable of the Year as a senior…Also played soccer, baseball and was a member Player in 2009…Also earned a track State Championship in 2008 and ache s of the track and field team. was named to the All-Conference teams in 2008-09.

Personal: Son of Silvia and Manuel Vasquez…One sister, Cynthia…Major- Personal: Son of Maryann and Christopher Dyer…One brother, Vincent… ing in Criminal Investigation at UNH. Majoring in Criminal Justice at UNH. 2010 Pl a

92 jelani blandin 98 christian bish y e rs freshman freshman Pos: dl Ht: 6-1 Wt: 280 Pos: te Ht: 6-2 Wt: 220 HOMETOWN: boston, mass. HOMETOWN: bridgeport, conn. LAST SCHOOL: newton south LAST SCHOOL: bridgeport central 2010 O utlook High School: Played football for the Newton South High School: High School Lions. Personal: Personal: Son of Debra and Byron Blandin…Majoring in Sports Manage- ment at New Haven. 2009 Rev i ew

94 brent macleod freshman History & Rec ords Pos: dl Ht: 6-1 Wt: 247 HOMETOWN: winchester, mass. LAST SCHOOL: winchester High School: Played three sports for the Sachems of Winchester High School…Named the Winchester Lineman of the Year in 2009…Selected to the All-Conference team and to the Agganis All-Star Game…Also wrestled and played baseball.

Personal: Son of Dora and Charles MacLeod…Two brothers, Charles and Kyle…Undecided on an academic major at New Haven. Th e Un i ve rsity

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Insert Here 2010 Co ache s 2010 Pl a y e rs 2010 O utlook 2009 Rev i ew History & Rec ords Th e Un i ve rsity

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2010 Season Opponents g er Footb a ll Game 1 Game 2 Seton Hill University Lincoln University Griffins Lions Date: September 4, 2010 Date: September 11, 2010 2010 Co Site: Greensburg, Pa. Site: West Haven, Conn.

Time: 3:00 p.m. Time: 1:00 p.m. ache s

Location:...... Greensburg, Pa. Location:...... Lincoln University, Pa. Founded:...... 1918 Founded:...... 1854 Enrollment:...... 1,700 Enrollment:...... 2,476 President:...... Dr. JoAnne W. Boyle President:...... Dr. Ivory V. Nelson Nickname:...... Griffins Nickname:...... Lions Colors:...... Crimson & Vegas Gold Colors:...... Lincoln Orange & Blue 2010 Pl a Conference:...... WVIAC Conference:...... CIAA Affiliation:...... NCAA Division II Affiliation:...... NCAA Division II

Stadium:...... Offutt Field Stadium:...... Avon Grove High School y e rs Capacity:...... 5,000 Capacity:...... 2,500 Playing Surface:...... Artificial Playing Surface:...... FieldTurf Director of Athletics:...... Chris Snyder Director of Athletics:...... Dianthia Ford-Kee office Phone Number:...... (724) 830-1162 office Phone Number:...... (484) 365-7391 Sports Information Dir.:...... Jason Greene Sports Information Dir.:...... Chris Weeden

office Phone Number:...... (724) 830-1132 office Phone Number:...... (484) 365-7384 2010 O utlook Email:...... [email protected] Email:...... [email protected] Website...... www.setonhill.edu/athletics Website...... www.lulions.com Head Football Coach:...... Joel Dolinski Head Football Coach:...... Olabaniji “O.J.” Abanishe record at School:...... 11-13 record at School:...... 4-16 Career Record:...... 11-13 Career Record:...... 4-16 2009 Record:...... 1-10 2009 Record:...... 3-7 Starters Returning/Lost:...... 12/10 Starters Returning/Lost:...... 19/3 Type of Offense:...... Pro Type of Offense:...... Multiple Type of Defense:...... 4-3 Type of Defense:...... 3-4 2009 2010 sChedule 2010 sChedule

Aug 28...... BOWIE STATE...... 3 p.m. Sept 5...... vs. Cheyney (@Northeast High School)...... 3 p.m. Rev i ew Sept 4...... NEW HAVEN...... 3 p.m. Sept 11...... at New Haven...... 1 p.m. Sept 11...... at Urbana...... 12 p.m. Sept 18...... at Virginia Union...... 1 p.m. Sept 18...... at Glenville State...... 1 p.m. Sept 25...... SAINT AUGUSTINE’S...... 1 p.m. Sept 25...... SHEPHERD...... 3 p.m. Oct 2...... at Howard...... 1 p.m. Oct 2...... at WV Wesleyan...... 1 p.m. Oct 9...... at Chowan...... 6 p.m.

Oct 9...... WV STATE...... 3 p.m. Oct 16...... at Bowie State...... 1 p.m. History & Rec ords Oct 16...... at Charleston...... 1 p.m. Oct 23...... at Virginia State...... 1:30 p.m. Oct 23...... CONCORD...... 3 p.m. Oct 30...... SAINT PAUL’S...... 1 p.m. Oct 30...... at Fairmont State...... 3 p.m. Nov 6...... ELIZABETH CITY STATE...... 1 p.m. Nov 6...... WEST LIBERTY...... 3 p.m. 2009 Results 2009 Results Aug 29...... at Cheyney (@Northeast High School)...... W 41-20 Aug 29...... VIRGINIA WISE...... W 34-27 Sept 5...... UNIVERSITY OF NEW HAVEN...... L 10-33 Sept 5...... at Ohio Dominican...... L 44-21 Sept 12...... SOUTHERN VIRGINIA...... W 29-8 Sept 12...... GLENVILLE STATE...... L 47-37 Sept 19...... SHAW...... L 6-68 Sept 19...... at Shepherd...... L 40-27 Sept 26...... at Livingstone...... W 10-0

Sept 26...... WEST VIRGINIA WESLEYAN...... L 38-26 Oct 3...... BOWIE STATE...... L 20-51 Th e Un i ve rsity Oct 3...... at West Virginia State...... L 23-17 Oct 10...... VIRGINIA UNION...... L 6-35 Oct 10...... CHARLESTON...... L 59-43 Oct 17...... at Elizbaeth City State...... L 18-54 Oct 17...... at Concord...... L 52-34 Oct 24...... VIRGINIA STATE...... L 14-34 Oct 24...... FAIRMONT STATE...... L 34-13 Oct 31...... at Saint Paul’s...... L 6-16 Oct 31...... at West Liberty...... L 48-21 Nov 7...... URBANA...... L 30-14

UNIVERSITY OF NEW HAVEN • 2010 Charger Football 43 Opponents a ll Footb 2010 Season g er Game 3 Game 4

Cha r Assumption College Bentley University Greyhounds Falcons Date: September 18, 2010 Date: September 24, 2010 Site: West Haven, Conn. Site: Waltham, Mass. s ache Time: 1:00 p.m. Time: 7:00 p.m.

2010 Co 2010 Location:...... Worcester, Mass. Location:...... Waltham, Mass. Founded:...... 1904 Founded:...... 1917 Enrollment:...... 2,200 Enrollment:...... 4,016 President:...... Dr. Francesco C. Cesareo President:...... Gloria C. Larson, JD Nickname:...... Greyhounds Nickname:...... Falcons Colors:...... Blue and White Colors:...... Blue and Gold Conference:...... Northeast-10 Conference:...... Northeast-10 y e rs Affiliation:...... NCAA Division II Affiliation:...... NCAA Division II Stadium:...... Multi-Sport Stadium Stadium:...... Bentley Football Field Capacity:...... 1,200 Capacity:...... 4,800

2010 Pl a 2010 Playing Surface:...... A-Turf Playing Surface:...... FieldTurf Director of Athletics:...... Ted Paulauskas Director of Athletics:...... Bob DeFelice office Phone Number:...... (508) 767-7279 office Phone Number:...... (781) 891-2256 Sports Information Dir.:...... Steve Morris Sports Information Dir.:...... Dick Lipe office Phone Number:...... (508) 767-7240 office Phone Number:...... (781) 891-2334 E-mail:...... [email protected] E-mail:...... [email protected] Website...... www.assumptiongreyhounds.com Website...... www.bentleyfalcons.com Head Football Coach:...... Cory Bailey Head Football Coach:...... Thom Boerman record at School:...... 19-32 record at School:...... 8-2 Career Record:...... 19-32 Career Record:...... 8-2 2010 O utlook 2010 2009 Record:...... 6-4 2009 Record:...... 8-2 Starters Returning/Lost:...... 15/7 Starters Returning/Lost:...... 15/7 Type of Offense:...... Multiple Type of Offense:...... Multiple Type of Defense:...... Multiple Type of Defense:...... 4-3

2010 SCHEDULE 2010 SCHEDULE Sept 4...... at Millersville (Pa.)...... 12 p.m. Sept 2...... at Carson-Newman...... 7 p.m. Rev i ew Sept 11...... WAGNER...... 7 p.m. Sept 11...... at Central Connecticut...... 12 p.m. Sept 18...... at New Haven...... 1 p.m. Sept 18...... at Saint Anselm...... 1 p.m.

2009 Sept 25...... at Fordham...... 1 p.m. Sept 24...... NEW HAVEN...... 7 p.m. Oct 1...... at Southern Connecticut...... 7 p.m. Oct 2...... at American International...... 1 p.m. Oct 9...... PACE...... 1 p.m. Oct 8...... MERRIMACK...... 7 p.m. Oct 16...... at Merrimack...... 1 p.m. Oct 16...... at Southern Connecticut...... 1 p.m. Oct 23...... SAINT ANSELM...... 1 p.m. Oct 23...... PACE...... 2 p.m. Oct 29...... BENTLEY...... 7 p.m. Oct 29...... at Assumption...... 7 p.m. Nov 6...... at Stonehill...... 12 p.m. Nov 13...... STONEHILL...... 12 p.m. Nov 13...... AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL...... 1 p.m. 2009 RESULTS 2009 RESULTS Aug 29...... at Ohio Dominican...... W 14-13 Aug 28...... MILLERSVILLE (Pa.)...... L 28-31 Sept 4...... Curry...... W 43-17

& Rec ords History Sept 4...... at Worcester State...... W 51-16 Sept 11...... Saint Anselm...... W 24-0 Sept 11...... NEW HAVEN...... W 31-10 Sept 19...... at New Haven...... W 23-15 Sept 26...... SO. CONNECTICUT ST...... L 13-45 Sept 25...... American International...... W 30-20 Oct 3 ...... at Pace...... W 34-26 Oct 3...... at Merrimack...... L 12-14 Oct 10 ...... MERRIMACK...... W 39-36 Oct 9...... Southern Connecticut...... W 17-14 Oct 17 ...... at Saint Anselm...... W 45-12 Oct 17...... at Pace...... W 28-27 Oct 24 ...... at Bentley...... L 20-24 Oct 24...... Assumption...... W 24-20 Oct 30 ...... STONEHILL...... L 14-22 Nov 7...... at Stonehill...... L 21-23 Nov 7 ...... at American International...... W 34-7 Th e Un i ve rsity

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2010 Season Opponents g er Footb a ll Game 5 Game 6 Stonehill College Southern Conn. Skyhawks Owls Date: October 2, 2010 Date: October 9, 2010 2010 Co Site: North Easton, Mass. Site: West Haven, Conn.

Time: 1:00 p.m. Time: 1:00 p.m. ache s

Location:...... Easton, Mass. Location:...... New Haven, Conn. Founded:...... 1948 Founded:...... 1893 Enrollment:...... 2,150 Enrollment:...... 12,158 President:...... Rev. Mark T. Cregan, C.S.C. President:...... Dr. Stanley Battle (Interim) Nickname:...... Skyhawks Nickname:...... Owls Colors:...... Purple and White Colors:...... Blue and White 2010 Pl a Conference:...... Northeast-10 Conference:...... Northeast-10 Affiliation:...... NCAA Division II Affiliation:...... NCAA Division II

Stadium:...... W.B. Mason Stadium Stadium:...... Jess Dow Stadium y e rs Capacity:...... 2,400 Capacity:...... 6,000 Playing Surface:...... Turf Playing Surface:...... AstroPlay Director of Athletics:...... Brendan Sullivan Director of Athletics:...... Patricia Nicol office Phone Number:...... (508) 565-1384 office Phone Number:...... (203) 392-6045 Sports Information Dir.:...... Doug Monson Sports Information Dir.:...... Michael Kobylanski

office Phone Number:...... (508)-565-1352 office Phone Number:...... (203) 392-6005 2010 O utlook E-mail:...... [email protected] E-mail:...... [email protected] Website...... www.stonehillskyhawks.com Website...... www.southernctowls.com Head Football Coach:...... Robert Talley Head Football Coach:...... Rich Cavanaugh record at School:...... 10-10 record at School:...... 151-108-1 Career Record:...... 10-10 Career Record:...... 151-108-1 2009 Record:...... 5-5 2009 Record:...... 6-4 Starters Returning/Lost:...... 15/7 Starters Returning/Lost:...... 12/10 Type of Offense:...... Multiple Type of Offense:...... Multiple Type of Defense:...... Multiple Type of Defense:...... Multiple 2009 2010 SCHEDULE 2010 SCHEDULE

Sept 4...... at Curry...... 1 p.m. Sept 4...... at Indiana (Pa.)...... 4 p.m. Rev i ew Sept 10...... PACE...... 7 p.m. Sept 11...... WEST LIBERTY...... 1 p.m. Sept 18...... at American International...... 1 p.m. Sept 18...... at Pace...... 1 p.m. Sept 24...... MERRIMACK �����������������������������������������������������������������7 p.m. Sept 23...... AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL...... 8 p.m. Oct 2...... NEW HAVEN...... 1 p.m. Oct 1...... ASSUMPTION ����������������������������������������������������������������7 p.m. Oct 16...... at Pace...... 1 p.m. Oct 9...... at New Haven...... 1 p.m.

Oct 23...... SOUTHERN CONNECTICUT...... 1 p.m. Oct 16...... BENTLEY ������������������������������������������������������������������������1 p.m. History & Rec ords Oct 30...... at Saint Anselm...... 12 p.m. Oct 23...... at Stonehill...... 1 p.m. Nov 6...... ASSUMPTION ������������������������������������������������������������� 12 p.m. Nov 6...... at Merrimack...... 1 p.m. Nov 13...... at Bentley...... 1 p.m. Nov 13...... at Saint Anselm...... 1 p.m.

2009 RESULTS 2009 RESULTS Aug 27...... at Glenville St...... L 14-21 Aug 28...... Indiana (Pa.)...... L 21-28 Sept 5...... at Wagner...... W 45-42 Sept 5...... at Bryant...... L 10-19 Sept 11...... American International...... L 17-35 Sept 11...... Pace...... W 27-10 Sept 18...... at Merrimack...... L 21-42 Sept 19...... at American International...... W 17-9 Sept 26...... at New Haven...... L 16-23 Sept 26...... at Assumption...... W 45-13

Oct 10...... Pace...... W 34-14 Oct 2...... New Haven...... W 54-26 Th e Un i ve rsity Oct 17...... at Southern Connecticut...... L 14-42 Oct 9...... at Bentley...... L 14-17 Oct 24...... Saint Anselm...... W 31-28 Oct 17...... Stonehill...... W 42-14 Oct 30...... at Assumption...... W 22-14 Oct 31...... Merrimack...... L 42-52 Nov 7...... Bentley...... W 23-21 Nov 7...... at Saint Anselm...... W 71-14

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Cha r Amer. International Merrimack Yellow Jackets Warriors Date: October 16, 2010 Date: October 23, 2010 Site: Springfield, Mass. Site: West Haven, Conn. s ache Time: 1:00 p.m. Time: 1:00 p.m.

2010 Co 2010 Location:...... Springfield, Mass. Location:...... North Andover, Mass. Founded:...... 1885 Founded:...... 1947 Enrollment:...... 1,700 Enrollment:...... 2,150 President:...... Vincent Maniaci President:...... Dr. Christopher Hopey Nickname:...... Yellow Jackets Nickname:...... Warriors Colors:...... Gold, Black and White Colors:...... Blue and Gold Conference:...... Northeast-10 Conference:...... Northeast-10 y e rs Affiliation:...... NCAA Division II Affiliation:...... NCAA Division II Stadium:...... Ronald J. Abdow Field Stadium:...... Warrior Field Capacity:...... 4,000 Capacity:...... 2,000

2010 Pl a 2010 Playing Surface:...... Turf Playing Surface:...... Field Turf Director of Athletics:...... Richard Bedard Director of Athletics:...... Glenn Hofmann office Phone Number:...... (413) 205-3532 office Phone Number:...... (978) 837-5341 Sports Information Dir.:...... Darryl Konicki Sports Information Dir.:...... Brad Davis office Phone Number:...... (413) 205-3572 office Phone Number:...... (978) 837-5364 E-mail:...... [email protected] E-mail:...... [email protected] Website...... www.aicyellowjackets.com Website...... www.merrimackathletics.com Head Football Coach:...... Art Wilkins Head Football Coach:...... John Perry record at School:...... 100-65 record at School:...... 13-7 Career Record:...... 100-65 Career Record:...... 13-7 2010 O utlook 2010 2009 Record:...... 5-5 2009 Record:...... 7-3 Starters Returning/Lost:...... 15/8 Starters Returning/Lost:...... 13/9 Type of Offense:...... Pro Type of Offense:...... Multiple, No-Huddle Type of Defense:...... 4-3-4 Type of Defense:...... Multiple 3-4

2010 SCHEDULE 2010 SCHEDULE Sept 4...... C.W. POST...... 1 p.m. Sept 2...... at Slippery Rock...... 7 p.m. Rev i ew Sept 11...... at Stony Brook...... 1 p.m. Sept 18...... at Bryant...... 1 p.m. Sept 18...... STONEHILL ��������������������������������������������������������������������1 p.m. Sept 24...... at Stonehill...... 7 p.m.

2009 Sept 23...... at Southern Connecticut...... 8 p.m. Oct 2...... SAINT ANSELM...... 1 p.m. Oct 2...... BENTLEY...... 1 p.m. Oct 8...... at Bentley...... 7 p.m. Oct 9...... at Saint Anselm...... 1 p.m. Oct 16...... ASSUMPTION...... 1 p.m. Oct 16...... NEW HAVEN...... 1 p.m. Oct 23...... at New Haven...... 1 p.m. Oct 30...... at Merrimack...... 1 p.m. Oct 30...... AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL...... 1 p.m. Nov 6...... PACE...... 1 p.m. Nov 6...... SOUTHERN CONNECTICUT...... 1 p.m. Nov 13...... at Assumption...... 1 p.m. Nov 13...... at Pace...... 12 p.m.

2009 RESULTS 2009 RESULTS Aug 29...... at C.W. Post...... W 21-6 Sept 5...... American Int’l...... L 34-58 Sept 5...... at Merrimack...... W 58-34 Sept 12...... Husson...... W 23-0

& Rec ords History Sept 11...... at Stonehill...... W 35-17 Sept 18...... Stonehill...... W 42-21 Sept 19...... SOUTHERN CONNECTICUT...... L 9-17 Sept 26...... at Saint Anselm...... W 41-31 Sept 25...... at Bentley...... L 20-30 Oct 3...... Bentley...... W 14-12 Oct 3...... SAINT ANSELM...... W 17-14 Oct 10...... at Assumption...... L 36-39 Oct 10...... at New Haven...... L 25-28 Oct 17...... New Haven...... W 48-20 Oct 24...... MERRIMACK...... W 41-13 Oct 24...... at American International...... L 13-41 Oct 31...... at Pace...... L 9-20 Oct 30...... at Southern Connecticut...... W 52-42 Nov 7...... ASSUMPTION...... L 7-34 Nov 7...... Pace...... W 46-14 Th e Un i ve rsity

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2010 Season Opponents g er Footb a ll Game 9 Game 10 Pace Saint Anselm Setters Hawks Date: October 30, 2010 Date: November 6, 2010 2010 Co Site: Pleasantville, N.Y. Site: West Haven, Conn.

Time: 1:00 p.m. Time: 12:00 p.m. ache s

Location:...... Pleasantville, N.Y. Location:...... Manchester, N.H. Founded:...... 1906 Founded:...... 1889 Enrollment:...... 12,704 Enrollment:...... 1,900 President:...... Stephen J. Friedman President:...... Rev. Jonathan DeFelice, O.S.B. Nickname:...... Setters Nickname:...... Hawks Colors:...... Navy and Gold Colors:...... Blue and White 2010 Pl a Conference:...... Northeast-10 Conference:...... Northeast-10 Affiliation:...... NCAA Division II Affiliation:...... NCAA Division II

Stadium:...... Pace Field Stadium:...... Grappone Stadium y e rs Capacity:...... 1,500 Capacity:...... 4,500 Playing Surface:...... Natural Grass Playing Surface:...... Natural Grass Director of Athletics:...... Joseph O’Donnell Director of Athletics:...... Dr. Jo-Ann E. Nester office Phone Number:...... (914) 773-3481 office Phone Number:...... (603) 641-7800 Sports Information Dir.:...... John Tagliaferri Sports Information Dir.:...... Ken Johnson, Jr.

office Phone Number:...... (914) 773-3888 office Phone Number:...... (603) 641-7810 2010 O utlook E-mail:...... [email protected] E-mail:...... [email protected] Website...... www.pacesettersathletics.com Website...... athletics.anselm.edu Head Football Coach:...... Chris Dapalito Head Football Coach:...... Patrick Murphy record at School:...... First Season record at School:...... 4-16 Career Record:...... 0-0 Career Record:...... 4-16 2009 Record:...... 1-9 2009 Record:...... 2-8 Starters Returning/Lost:...... 11/11 Starters Returning/Lost:...... 14/8 Type of Offense:...... Multiple Type of Offense:...... Spread Type of Defense:...... Multiple Type of Defense:...... Multiple 2009 2010 SCHEDULE 2010 SCHEDULE

Sept 4...... EAST STROUDSBURG...... 1 p.m. Sept 4...... at Kutztown...... 1 p.m. Rev i ew Sept 10...... at Stonehill...... 7 p.m. Sept 11...... at Bryant...... 1 p.m. Sept 18...... SOUTHERN CONNECTICUT...... 1 p.m. Sept 18...... BENTLEY...... 1 p.m. Sept 25...... at Saint Anselm...... 1 p.m. Sept 25...... PACE...... 1 p.m. Oct 9...... at Assumption...... 1 p.m. Oct 2...... at Merrimack...... 1 p.m. Oct 16...... STONEHILL ��������������������������������������������������������������������1 p.m. Oct 9...... AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL...... 1 p.m.

Oct 23...... at Bentley...... 2 p.m. Oct 23...... at Assumption...... 1 p.m. History & Rec ords Oct 30...... NEW HAVEN...... 1 p.m. Oct 30...... STONEHILL...... 12 p.m. Nov 6...... at American International...... 1 p.m. Nov 6...... at New Haven...... 12 p.m. Nov. 13...... MERRIMACK...... 12 p.m. Nov 13...... at Southern Connecticut...... 1 p.m.

2009 RESULTS 2009 RESULTS Sept 5...... at Salisbury...... L 14-34 Aug 29...... Kutztown...... L 13-17 Sept 11...... at Southern Connecticut...... L 10-27 Sept 5...... Plymouth St...... W 41-35 Sept 19...... Saint Anselm...... L 13-17 Sept 11...... at Bentley...... L 0-24 Sept 26...... Albright ...... L 20-26 Sept 19...... at Pace...... W 17-13 Oct 3...... Assumption...... L 26-34 Sept 26...... Merrimack...... L 31-41

Oct 10...... at Stonehill...... L 14-34 Oct 3...... at American International...... L 14-17 Th e Un i ve rsity Oct 17...... Bentley...... L 27-28 Oct 17...... Assumption...... L 12-45 Oct 24...... at New Haven...... L 27-49 Oct 24...... at Stonehill...... L 28-31 Oct 31...... American INTERNATIONAL...... W 20-9 Oct 31...... New Haven...... L 43-47 Nov 7...... at Merrimack...... L 14-46 Nov 7...... Southern ConnECTICUT...... L 14-71

UNIVERSITY OF NEW HAVEN • 2010 Charger Football 47 Adelphi University Panthers Garden City, N.Y. a ll Footb American

g er International College Yellow Jackets Springfield, Mass. Cha r Assumption College Greyhounds Worcester, Mass. The Northeast-10 Conference enters its 30th year The founding fathers of the NE-10 were only s ache as there is little surprise why the Northeast-10 happy to comply. Thus, a handful of athletic Bentley Conference has continued to grow stronger year directors at smaller schools, classified Division College Falcons by year since it’s inception and now stands as a II and of similar scope, academic makeup and Waltham, Mass.

2010 Co 2010 model conference of NCAA Division II. athletic abilities hatched the idea of a new athletics conference in New England. Therefore, Franklin Pierce The conference was built from the ground up with on October 9, 1979, a simple press release University strong cornerstones and a vision of becoming the announced that a new unnamed Division II Ravens Rindge, N.H. premier Division II NCAA athletic conference in conference was being formed. Eight months later, the nation. A quick look around the league today at the Pleasant Valley Country Club in Springfield, Le Moyne y e rs will tell even the casual observer that the NE-10 Mass., the league was publicly announced. College has done so. The conference is a powerful union Dolphins of strong academic and athletic colleges and The Northeast-7 Conference established instant Syracuse, N.Y. universities that incorporates 16 institutions from credibility in its membership and that credibility 2010 Pl a 2010 New York and New England. The NE-10 sponsors led to a slow but continued expansion through the University of the most championship sports of any Division II years. The admittance of Saint Anselm in 1981 Massachuetts Lowell River Hawks conference in the nation. created the Northeast-8. In 1984, Hartford joined Lowell, Mass. the ECAC Division I North Atlantic Conference but The Northeast-10 can look to a long history of was immediately replaced by Merrimack. Merrimack successes – the growth from seven original College schools to more than double its size 20 years The “Northeast-10” name came about when Warriors later – the contention for and winning of national Saint Michael’s and Quinnipiac joined the league North Andover, Mass. championships – the change in league structure in 1987 and the conference remained stable University of

2010 O utlook 2010 from on-campus administration to a central until 1995 when Springfield left for Division New Haven governing location – the anticipation of, coping III. The league stayed at 10 members as Le Chargers with and addition of modern technology - the Moyne joined the league in 1996 from the New West Haven, Conn. recognition of student-athlete performances in England Collegiate Conference (NECC) and briefly the classroom where the real competitions are expanded to 11 when Pace joined in 1998 from Pace University played out – all of them have been built thanks to the New York Collegiate Athletic Conference Setters the hard work and dedication through the years (NYCAC). Quinnipiac elevated to the Division I Pleasantville, N.Y. of thousands of people who have, at one time or Northeast Conference (NEC) to again return the Rev i ew another, called the Northeast-10 home for their foundation of 10 until the last major expansion Saint Anselm athletics program or their livelihood. took place prior to 2001 when five new schools College

2009 Hawks joined the fold. Franklin Pierce, Southern New Manchester, N.H. The NE-10 history began with the vision of a few Hampshire University (formerly New Hampshire good men and women. It was back in 1979 that College), the University of Massachusetts Lowell Saint Michael’s a handful of athletics directors realized that the and Southern Connecticut State University were College world of college athletics was changing and that joined by the College of Saint Rose. Purple Knights Colchester, Vt. they, and their programs, would have to change as well. In 2008, Bryant University departed for Division The College of I and the University of New Haven immediately Saint Rose In the late 1970’s and early 1980’s the NCAA began to replace Bryant in all sports, maintaining a 15 Golden Knights to emphasize the importance of conferences in institutions in the conference. Albany, N.Y. organizing competition and determining bids to & Rec ords History NCAA national tournaments. The NCAA required Adelphi University, becomes the newest member Southern Connecticut State University six teams to be recognized as a conference in of the conference this year, bringing membership Owls order to award championships, and the creation to 16 full-time institutions. New Haven, Conn. of national tournaments with automatic qualifiers to league champions became a new goal towards Southern New Hampshire University which teams could strive. Penmen Manchester, N.H.

Stonehill Th e Un i ve rsity College Skyhawks Easton, Mass.

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2009 Footb a ll Review 2010 Co ache s 2010 Pl a y e rs 2010 O utlook 2009 Rev i ew History & Rec ords Th e Un i ve rsity

UNIVERSITY OF NEW HAVEN • 2010 Charger Football 49 Statistics a ll Footb 2009 Season

g er Overall TeamStatistics TEAM STATISTICS UNH OPP TEAM STATISTICS UNH OPP Cha r SCORING...... 264...... 319 PENALTIES-Yards...... 66-620...... 65-544 Points Per Game...... 26.4...... 31.9 Average Per Game...... 62.0...... 54.4 FIRST DOWNS...... 189...... 216 PUNTS-Yards...... 46-1423...... 38-1434 Rushing...... 48...... 86 Average Per Punt...... 30.9...... 37.7 Passing...... 128...... 117 Net punt average...... 29.9...... 32.2 s ache Penalty...... 13...... 13 TIME OF POSSESSION/Game...... 30:33...... 29:27 RUSHING YARDAGE...... 668...... 1515 3RD-DOWN Conversions...... 60/153...... 62/141 Yards gained rushing...... 1008...... 1755 3rd-Down Pct...... 39%...... 44% 2010 Co 2010 Yards lost rushing...... 340...... 240 4TH-DOWN Conversions...... 18/31...... 14/22 Rushing Attempts...... 278...... 362 4th-Down Pct...... 58%...... 64% Average Per Rush...... 2.4...... 4.2 SACKS BY-Yards...... 11-83...... 29-230 Average Per Game...... 66.8...... 151.5 MISC YARDS...... 0...... 34 TDs Rushing...... 9...... 25 TOUCHDOWNS SCORED...... 36...... 42 y e rs PASSING YARDAGE...... 2840...... 2393 FIELD GOALS-ATTEMPTS...... 6-8...... 9-13 Comp-Att-Int...... 256-418-9...... 199-338-8 ON-SIDE KICKS...... 0-0...... 0-0 Average Per Pass...... 6.8...... 7.1 RED-ZONE SCORES...... (27-39) 69%....(42-48) 88%

2010 Pl a 2010 Average Per Catch...... 11.1...... 12.0 RED-ZONE TOUCHDOWNS...... (22-39) 56%....(33-48) 69% Average Per Game...... 284.0...... 239.3 PAT-ATTEMPTS...... (26-31) 84%....(34-37) 92% TDs Passing...... 24...... 17 ATTENDANCE...... 9670...... 9040 TOTAL OFFENSE...... 3508...... 3908 Games/Avg Per Game...... 5/1934...... 5/1808 Total Plays...... 696...... 700 Neutral Site Games...... 0/0 Average Per Play...... 5.0...... 5.6 Average Per Game...... 350.8...... 390.8 SCORE BY QUARTERS 1st 2nd 3rd 4th Total KICK RETURNS: #-Yards...... 61-1384...... 47-972 New Haven...... 46...... 73...... 61...... 84...... 264 PUNT RETURNS: #-Yards...... 20-149...... 10-29 Opponents...... 73...... 114...... 33...... 99...... 319 2010 O utlook 2010 INT RETURNS: #-Yards...... 8-86...... 9-53 KICK RETURN AVERAGE...... 22.7...... 20.7 PUNT RETURN AVERAGE...... 7.4...... 2.9 INT RETURN AVERAGE...... 10.8...... 5.9 FUMBLES-LOST...... 22-11...... 16-9 Rev i ew 2009 & Rec ords History Th e Un i ve rsity

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2009 Season Statistics g er Footb a ll Overall Individual Statistics RUSHING GP att gain loss Net avg Td long avg/G Josh Smart...... 10...... 69...... 295.....17...... 278...... 4.0...... 2...... 80...... 27.8 Victor Jones...... 10...... 49...... 179...... 10...... 169...... 3.4...... 5...... 39...... 16.9 Andrew Nass...... 10...... 45...... 165.....24...... 141...... 3.1...... 2...... 15...... 14.1 2010 Co Bernard Risco...... 9...... 12...... 50...... 1...... 49...... 4.1...... 0...... 12...... 5.4 Ryan Osiecki...... 10...... 77...... 273.....243.....30...... 0.4...... 0...... 23...... 3.0

Sharieff Hall...... 10...... 7...... 23...... 2...... 21...... 3.0...... 0...... 7...... 2.1 ache s Mike DeCaro...... 1...... 5...... 12...... 4...... 8...... 1.6...... 0...... 6...... 8.0 Chris Ruffin...... 10...... 2...... 4...... 0...... 4...... 2.0...... 0...... 3...... 0.4 Tyler Parker...... 9...... 1...... 2...... 0...... 2...... 2.0...... 0...... 2...... 0.2 Desmond Anderson...... 10...... 1...... 1...... 0...... 1...... 1.0...... 0...... 1...... 0.1 Justin Smith...... 4...... 3...... 4...... 4...... 0...... 0.0...... 0...... 4...... 0.0

Zach Vonder Linden...... 6...... 1...... 0...... 0...... 0...... 0.0...... 0...... 0...... 0.0 2010 Pl a TEAM...... 10...... 6...... 0...... 35...... -35...... -5.8...... 0...... 0...... -3.5 Total...... 10...... 278...... 1008...340.....668...... 2.4...... 9...... 80...... 66.8 Opponents...... 10...... 362...... 1755...240.....1515.....4.2...... 25...... 39...... 151.5 y e rs

PASSING G Effic Cmp-Att-Int Pct Yds Td lng avg/G Ryan Osiecki...... 10...... 133.63.... 254-411-9...... 61.8...... 2825...... 23...... 54...... 282.5 Bernard Risco...... 9...... 31.30...... 1-4-0...... 25.0...... 3...... 0...... 3...... 0.3 TEAM...... 10...... 0.00...... 0-2-0...... 0.0...... 0...... 0...... 0...... 0.0

Brice DeRosa...... 6...... 530.80.... 1-1-0...... 100.0.... 12...... 1...... 12...... 2.0 2010 O utlook Total...... 10...... 132.96.... 256-418-9..... 61.2...... 2840...... 24...... 54...... 284.0 Opponents...... 10...... 130.21.... 199-338-8..... 58.9...... 2393...... 17...... 61...... 239.3

RECEIVING G No. Yds avg Td long avg/G Sharieff Hall...... 10...... 73...... 809.....11.1.....8...... 43...... 80.9 Demetrius Washington-Ellison.10...... 44...... 516...... 11.7....7...... 44...... 51.6 Chris Ruffin...... 10...... 33...... 455.....13.8....1...... 38...... 45.5 Josh Smart...... 10...... 33...... 229.....6.9...... 0...... 22...... 22.9 Jason Thompson...... 10...... 29...... 367.....12.7....3...... 54...... 36.7 2009 Kameel Lashley...... 10...... 18...... 195.....10.8....4...... 32...... 19.5 Brandon Ruberti...... 9...... 6...... 81...... 13.5....0...... 26...... 9.0 Rev i ew Victor Jones...... 10...... 6...... 51...... 8.5...... 0...... 19...... 5.1 Bernard Risco...... 9...... 3...... 76...... 25.3....1...... 43...... 8.4 Kareem Cutler...... 9...... 3...... 16...... 5.3...... 0...... 7...... 1.8 Andrew Nass...... 10...... 3...... 15...... 5.0...... 0...... 8...... 1.5

Devin Robinson...... 6...... 2...... 18...... 9.0...... 0...... 10...... 3.0 History & Rec ords Zach Vonder Linden...... 6...... 2...... 7...... 3.5...... 0...... 5...... 1.2 Josh Smith...... 9...... 1...... 5...... 5.0...... 0...... 5...... 0.6 Total...... 10...... 256...... 2840...11.1....24...... 54...... 284.0 Opponents...... 10...... 199...... 2393...12.0....17...... 61...... 239.3

PUNT RETURNS No. Yds avg Td long Josh Smart...... 14...... 83...... 5.9...... 0...... 28 Sharieff Hall...... 5...... 52...... 10.4....0...... 21 Demetrius Washington-Ellison.1...... 14...... 14.0....0...... 14 Total...... 20...... 149...... 7.4...... 0...... 28 Th e Un i ve rsity Opponents...... 10...... 29...... 2.9...... 0...... 12

UNIVERSITY OF NEW HAVEN • 2010 Charger Football 51 Statistics a ll Footb 2009 Season

g er Overall IndividualStatistics INTERCEPTIONS No. Yds avg Td long

Cha r Mike Gomes...... 3...... 23...... 7.7...... 0...... 20 Desmond Anderson...... 2...... 36...... 18.0....0...... 28 Josh Turner...... 1...... 0...... 0.0...... 0...... 0 Robert Hill...... 1...... 26...... 26.0....0...... 26 Jon Jackson...... 1...... 1...... 1.0...... 0...... 1 s ache Total...... 8...... 86...... 10.8....0...... 28 Opponents...... 9...... 53...... 5.9...... 0...... 21

2010 Co 2010 KICK RETURNS No. Yds avg Td long Sharieff Hall...... 30...... 740...... 24.7....2...... 90 Bernard Risco...... 15...... 312...... 20.8....0...... 43 Josh Smart...... 10...... 246...... 24.6....0...... 40 Brian LaSure...... 1...... 9...... 9.0...... 0...... 9

y e rs Kareem Cutler...... 1...... 45...... 45.0....0...... 45 Brandon Ruberti...... 1...... 18...... 18.0....0...... 18 Tyler Parker...... 1...... 6...... 6.0...... 0...... 6

2010 Pl a 2010 Devin Robinson...... 1...... 0...... 0.0...... 0...... 0 Zach Vonder Linden...... 1...... 8...... 8.0...... 0...... 8 Total...... 61...... 1384....22.7....2...... 90 Opponents...... 47...... 972...... 20.7....0...... 63

FUMBLE RETURNS No. Yds avg Td long Tom Herd...... 1...... 34...... 34.0....1...... 34 Total...... 1...... 34...... 34.0....1...... 34 Opponents...... 0...... 0...... 0.0...... 0...... 0 2010 O utlook 2010 |------PATs ------| SCORING TD FGs Kick Rush Rcv Pass dxP Saf Points Sharieff Hall...... 10...... 0-0...... 0-0...... 0-0...... 0...... 0-0...... 0...... 0...... 60 Washington-Elli...... 7...... 0-0...... 0-0...... 0-0...... 0...... 0-0...... 0...... 0...... 42 Victor Jones...... 5...... 0-0...... 0-0...... 0-0...... 0...... 0-0...... 0...... 0...... 30 Kameel Lashley...... 4...... 0-0...... 0-0...... 0-0...... 1...... 0-0...... 0...... 0...... 26 Rev i ew Michael Herrera...... 0...... 6-8...... 6-7...... 0-0...... 0...... 0-0...... 0...... 0...... 24 Stephen Ward...... 0...... 0-0...... 20-24..0-0...... 0...... 0-0...... 0...... 0...... 20 2009 Jason Thompson...... 3...... 0-0...... 0-0...... 0-0...... 0...... 0-0...... 0...... 0...... 18 Josh Smart...... 2...... 0-0...... 0-0...... 0-1...... 0...... 0-0...... 0...... 0...... 12 Andrew Nass...... 2...... 0-0...... 0-0...... 0-0...... 0...... 0-0...... 0...... 0...... 12 Chris Ruffin...... 1...... 0-0...... 0-0...... 0-0...... 0...... 0-0...... 0...... 0...... 6 Bernard Risco...... 1...... 0-0...... 0-0...... 0-0...... 0...... 0-1...... 0...... 0...... 6 Tom Herd...... 1...... 0-0...... 0-0...... 0-0...... 0...... 0-0...... 0...... 0...... 6 TEAM...... 0...... 0-0...... 0-0...... 0-0...... 0...... 0-0...... 0...... 1...... 2 Ryan Osiecki...... 0...... 0-0...... 0-0...... 0-0...... 0...... 1-3...... 0...... 0...... 0 Total...... 36...... 6-8...... 26-31. 0-1...... 1...... 1-4...... 0...... 1...... 264 Opponents...... 42...... 9-13.....34-37. 0-1...... 2...... 2-4...... 0...... 1...... 319 & Rec ords History Th e Un i ve rsity

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2009 Season Statistics g er Footb a ll Overall Individual Statistics TOTAL OFFENSE G Plays Rush Pass Total avg/G Ryan Osiecki...... 10...... 488...... 30...... 2825...... 2855...... 285.5 Josh Smart...... 10...... 69...... 278.....0...... 278...... 27.8 Victor Jones...... 10...... 49...... 169.....0...... 169...... 16.9 Andrew Nass...... 10...... 45...... 141...... 0...... 141...... 14.1 2010 Co Bernard Risco...... 9...... 16...... 49...... 3...... 52...... 5.8 Sharieff Hall...... 10...... 7...... 21...... 0...... 21...... 2.1 ache s Brice DeRosa...... 6...... 1...... 0...... 12...... 12...... 2.0 Mike DeCaro...... 1...... 5...... 8...... 0...... 8...... 8.0 Chris Ruffin...... 10...... 2...... 4...... 0...... 4...... 0.4 Tyler Parker...... 9...... 1...... 2...... 0...... 2...... 0.2 D. Anderson...... 10...... 1...... 1...... 0...... 1...... 0.1 TEAM...... 10...... 8...... -35...... 0...... -35...... -3.5 2010 Pl a Total...... 10...... 696...... 668.....2840...... 3508...... 350.8 Opponents...... 10...... 700...... 1515...2393...... 3908...... 390.8 y e rs

FIELD GOALS FGM-FGA Pct 01-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-99 lg blk Michael Herrera...... 6-8...... 75.0...... 0-0...... 1-2...... 4-4...... 1-2...... 0-0...... 42...... 1

FG SEQUENCE New Haven OPPONENTS

Lincoln...... (42),43,(31)...... (24) 2010 O utlook Assumption College...... (34),27...... (33) Bentley...... (26),(39)...... (22),(25),(26) Stonehill...... (35)...... (37),42 Southern Connecticut...... -...... 32,(30) Amer. International...... -...... 35,(25) Merrimack...... -...... - Pace...... -...... 34 Saint Anselm...... -...... (30)

Ohio Dominican...... -...... - 2009 Numbers in (parentheses) indicate field goal was made. Rev i ew PUNTING No. Yds avg long TB FC I20 blkd Mike Friello...... 29...... 847...... 29.2....46...... 0...... 7...... 6...... 0 Michael Herrera...... 12...... 434...... 36.2....47...... 1...... 1...... 4...... 0 Stephen Ward...... 5...... 142...... 28.4....45...... 0...... 0...... 1...... 0 Total...... 46...... 1423....30.9....47...... 1...... 8...... 11...... 0 History & Rec ords Opponents...... 38...... 1434....37.7....63...... 3...... 1...... 9...... 0

KICKOFFS No. Yds avg TB OB Retn Net YdLn Stephen Ward ...... 32...... 1559.....48.7....0...... 0...... -...... -...... - Michael Herrera...... 19...... 1071.....56.4....0...... 3...... -...... -...... - Justin Smith ...... 2...... 113...... 56.5....0...... 0...... -...... -...... - Total...... 53...... 2743....51.8....0...... 3...... 972...... 33.4...... 36 Opponents...... 63...... 3454....54.8....1...... 0...... 1384...... 32.5...... 37 Th e Un i ve rsity

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g er Overall IndividualStatistics ALL PURPOSE G Rush Rec PR kOR IR Tot avg/G Cha r Sharieff Hall...... 10...... 21...... 809...... 52...... 740...... 0...... 1622....162.2 Josh Smart...... 10...... 278...... 229...... 83...... 246...... 0...... 836...... 83.6 Washington-Elli...... 10...... 0...... 516...... 14...... 0...... 0...... 530...... 53.0 Chris Ruffin...... 10...... 4...... 455...... 0...... 0...... 0...... 459...... 45.9 Bernard Risco...... 9...... 49...... 76...... 0...... 312...... 0...... 437...... 48.6 s ache Jason Thompson...... 10...... 0...... 367...... 0...... 0...... 0...... 367...... 36.7 Victor Jones...... 10...... 169...... 51...... 0...... 0...... 0...... 220...... 22.0 Kameel Lashley...... 10...... 0...... 195...... 0...... 0...... 0...... 195...... 19.5 2010 Co 2010 Andrew Nass...... 10...... 141...... 15...... 0...... 0...... 0...... 156...... 15.6 Brandon Ruberti...... 9...... 0...... 81...... 0...... 18...... 0...... 99...... 11.0 Kareem Cutler...... 9...... 0...... 16...... 0...... 45...... 0...... 61...... 6.8 D. Anderson...... 10...... 1...... 0...... 0...... 0...... 36...... 37...... 3.7 Ryan Osiecki...... 10...... 30...... 0...... 0...... 0...... 0...... 30...... 3.0 y e rs Robert Hill...... 10...... 0...... 0...... 0...... 0...... 26...... 26...... 2.6 Mike Gomes...... 10...... 0...... 0...... 0...... 0...... 23...... 23...... 2.3 Devin Robinson...... 6...... 0...... 18...... 0...... 0...... 0...... 18...... 3.0

2010 Pl a 2010 Vonder Linden...... 6...... 0...... 7...... 0...... 8...... 0...... 15...... 2.5 Brian LaSure...... 10...... 0...... 0...... 0...... 9...... 0...... 9...... 0.9 Tyler Parker...... 9...... 2...... 0...... 0...... 6...... 0...... 8...... 0.9 Mike DeCaro...... 1...... 8...... 0...... 0...... 0...... 0...... 8...... 8.0 Josh Smith...... 9...... 0...... 5...... 0...... 0...... 0...... 5...... 0.6 Jon Jackson...... 5...... 0...... 0...... 0...... 0...... 1...... 1...... 0.2 TEAM...... 10...... -35...... 0...... 0...... 0...... 0...... -35...... -3.5 Total...... 10...... 668...... 2840..... 149..... 1384..... 86...... 5127.... 512.7 Opponents...... 10...... 1515....2393..... 29...... 972...... 53...... 4962... 496.2 2010 O utlook 2010 Rev i ew 2009 & Rec ords History Th e Un i ve rsity

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2009 Season Statistics g er Footb a ll Overall Defensive Statistics |------Tackles------| |-Sacks-| |---Pass Def---| |-Fumbles-| Blkd No. DEF. LEADERS GP So. Ast Tot. TFL/Yds No-Yards Int-Yds BrUp QBH Rcv-Yds FF Kick Saf 6 d. Anderson...... 10 45 19 64 1.5-3 . 2-36 6 . . . . .

5 Mike Gomes...... 10 22 35 57 4.5-13 0.5-0 3-23 8 . 1-0 1 . . 2010 Co 59 Cody Wallace...... 10 16 40 56 3.5-4 . . 1 . . . . .

55 A. Ramishvili...... 9 26 26 52 5.0-21 1.0-10 . . . 1-0 . . . ache s 78 raheem Stanley...... 10 15 33 48 4.0-9 . . . 2 . . . . 56 Moses White...... 10 24 22 46 3.0-8 1.0-5 . 4 . 1-0 . . . 25 robert Hill...... 10 16 27 43 5.0-24 2.5-15 1-26 1 4 . 1 . . 32 richard Long...... 10 20 18 38 2.0-2 . . 1 . . 1 . .

8 brian LaSure...... 10 18 20 38 1.5-5 . . 3 . . . . . 2010 Pl a 92 tom Herd...... 10 19 18 37 7.0-38 3.0-26 . 5 1 1-34 . . . 96 Ahmet Basci...... 10 14 21 35 4.0-18 1.0-10 . 1 1 . . . . 46 Josh Turner...... 8 17 12 29 1.0-4 . 1-0 2 . 1-0 . . . y e rs 91 Angelo Cupo...... 10 11 14 25 4.5-18 . . 1 1 . . . . 36 Anthony Fils...... 10 14 10 24 1.5-11 ...... 49 J.D. Chalifoux...... 5 15 6 21 . . . 1 . . . . .

10 Josh Smith...... 9 16 5 21 1.5-10 . . 1 . . . . . 2010 O utlook 58 Alex Quinn...... 9 6 9 15 1.5-5 ...... 45 o. Whittington...... 8 4 11 15 0.5-2 . . 3 . . . . . TM tEAM...... 10 14 . 14 4.0-18 1.0-10 . . . 1-0 6 1 1 21 Jon Jackson...... 5 4 5 9 . . 1-1 1 . 1-0 . . . 28 tyler Parker...... 9 5 3 8 . . . . . 1-0 . . . 53 C. Ezemma...... 8 5 3 8 1.0-7 1.0-7 . . 1 . . . . 29 Andrew Nass...... 10 2 3 5 ...... 31 driesse-Darden...... 9 3 1 4 ...... 2009 9 Josh Smart...... 10 2 2 4 0.5-0 ...... Rev i ew 16 kameel Lashley...... 10 1 2 3 ...... 12 bernard Risco...... 9 2 1 3 ...... 34 louis Merced...... 4 2 1 3 ...... 17 Chris Ruffin...... 10 2 . 2 ......

44 richard Roberts...... 8 . 2 2 ...... History & Rec ords 35 lenroy Neysmith...... 7 1 1 2 . . . . . 1-0 . . . 79 lance Chapman...... 9 . 1 1 ...... 18 Michael Herrera...... 5 . 1 1 ...... 27 Victor Jones...... 10 1 . 1 ...... 52 kervin Edouard...... 1 . 1 1 ...... 42 brandon Ruberti...... 9 1 . 1 ...... 51 John Irwin...... 10 . 1 1 ......

72 James Malloy...... 8 1 . 1 ...... Th e Un i ve rsity 94 tyler Caruso...... 2 1 . 1 ...... Total...... 10 365 374 739 57-220 11-83 8-86 39 10 9-34 9 1 1 Opponents...... 10 391 320 711 56.0-332 29-230 9-53 43 19 11-0 12 2 1

UNIVERSITY OF NEW HAVEN • 2010 Charger Football 55 2009 NE-10 Football AWARD WINNERS a ll Footb Most Valuable Player g er James Suozzo, Merrimack

Cha r Offensive Player of the Year 2009 NORTHEAST-10 CONFERENCE Herbert Woodard, Assumption FINAL STANDINGS Co-Defensive Players of the Year Dustin Zitzmann, Assumption

s ache NE-10 Overall Team Record Pct. record Pct. Matt Zahoruiko, Bentley Merrimack *...... 6-2 0.750 7-3 0.700 Bentley *...... 6-2 0.750 8-2 0.800 Offensive Lineman of the Year 2010 Co 2010 So. Connecticut *...... 6-2 0.750 6-4 0.600 Greg Tuba, Southern Connecticut Assumption...... 5-3 0.625 6-4 0.600 New Haven...... 4-4 0.500 5-5 0.500 Defensive Lineman of the Year Stonehill...... 4-4 0.500 5-5 0.500 Jashawn Williams, American International American Int’l...... 3-5 0.375 5-5 0.500 Saint Anselm...... 1-7 0.125 2-8 0.200 Co-Freshmen of the Year y e rs Pace...... 1-7 0.125 1-9 0.100 Ethan Sylvain, Saint Anselm * Northeast-10 Regular Season Champion Jareed Gaines, Stonehill 2010 Pl a 2010 Coach of the Year 2009 NE-10 Football HIGHLIGHTS Thom Boerman, Bentley • Bentley’s Tyler McNamara finished his career as the All-NE-10 First Team - Offense All-NE-10 Second Team - Offense number one placekicker in NE-10 history, with 41 field James Suozzo...... So. QB Merrimack Ryan Osiecki...... So. QB New Haven Herbert Woodard...... Jr. rb Assumption Rashaad Slowley...... So. rb so. Connecticut goals and 217 points. Anthony Smalls...... So. rb Merrimack John Wiechman...... Jr. rb so. Connecticut Jarom Freeman...... Sr. rb so. Connecticut Eddie Vachon...... Jr. rb stonehill Chris Laham...... Gr. WR Merrimack Kertis Hussey...... Sr. WR American Int’l • Bentley head coach Thom Boerman finished sixth in the Jeremiah Watts...... Sr. WR Merrimack Kelley Rowe...... Gr. Wr bentley Liberty Mutual Division II Coach of the Year fan balloting. Marc Wilson...... So. Wr saint Anselm Sharrief Hall...... So. WR New Haven Andrew Kulak...... Sr. tE Pace Peter DiGangi...... Sr. tE so. Connecticut 2010 O utlook 2010 Matt Sidebottom...... Jr. ol Assumption Collin James...... Jr. ol American Int’l • Merrimack’s James Suozzo became the first Kevin Kearns...... Sr. ol bentley Jacob Bradley...... Jr. ol Merrimack Northeast-10 MVP in school history. David Bellmont...... So. ol Merrimack Dylan Register...... So. ol Merrimack Greg Tuba...... Sr. ol so. Connecticut Zach Conklin...... Fr. ol New Haven Thomas Pfeifer...... Sr. ol stonehill Kenny Marcoux...... Sr. ol Pace • New Haven welcomed football back for the first time Tyler McNamara...... Sr. Pk bentley James Economou...... Jr. ol so. Connecticut since 2003 with its season opening win on Sept. 5 at Stephan Neville...... So. rs stonehill Corey Kemps...... Fr. PK Assumption Lincoln University (Pa.). Sharrief Hall...... So. rs New Haven

Rev i ew All-NE-10 First Team - Defense All-NE-10 Second Team - Defense • New Haven quarterback Ryan Osiecki broke the team Nate Thompson...... Gr. dl American Int’l Mike Foley...... Jr. dl Assumption record for completions in a season with 254. Jashawn Williams...... Jr. dl American Int’l Cetan Tyler...... Gr. dl bentley 2009 Daryl Laforest...... Sr. dl bentley Nick Desjardins...... So. dl Merrimack Eric Holter...... Sr. dl so. Connecticut Raheem Stanley...... So. dl New Haven • Southern Connecticut’s Martin Manson became just Andrew Lesko...... Sr. dl stonehill Daniel Allen...... Jr. dl so. Connecticut Dustin Zitzmann...... Sr. lb Assumption Nick Abraham...... Jr. lb American Int’l the second player in school history to earn All-Conference Matt Zahoruiko...... Sr. lb bentley Dan Bohenek...... Sr. lb saint Anselm honors in all four years, joining Sir Snowden (2001-2004). Shawn Louiseau...... So. lb Merrimack Andrew Pratt...... Sr. lb so. Connecticut Tony Johnson...... So. lb Merrimack Jerome Pinckney...... Sr. lb so. Connecticut Allen Bush...... Jr. db American Int’l Max Brown...... So. db American Int’l Chris Carroll...... Sr. db bentley Mike Gomes...... So. db New Haven Martin Manson...... Sr. db so. Connecticut Ethan Sylvain...... Fr. db saint Anselm Stephan Neville...... So. db stonehill Richard Kirkland...... Jr. db so. Connecticut Chris Rooney...... So. P stonehill Corey Kemps...... Fr. P Assumption

NE-10 All-Rookie Team Matt Brown...... WR American Int’l

& Rec ords History Corey Kemps...... PK/P Assumption Jesse Fowler...... DB Merrimack Sharrief Hall...... WR New Haven Mike Gomes...... DB New Haven Raheem Stanley...... DL New Haven Ryan Osiecki...... QB New Haven Demetrius Washington-Ellison..WR New Haven Zach Conklin...... OL New Haven Pat Lupfer...... WR Pace Chris Bent...... lb saint Anselm Ethan Sylvain...... db saint Anselm Michael Pierce...... Qb saint Anselm Th e Un i ve rsity Willie Epps...... Wr so. Connecticut Jareed Gaines...... db stonehill

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2009 Season Game Recaps g er Footb a ll Game 1 New Haven - 33, Lincoln - 10 September 5, 2009 West Grove, Pa. 2010 Co 1:00 p.m.

Score by Quarters 1 2 3 4 score ache s New Haven...... 10 13 7 3 33 record: (1-0) Lincoln...... 0 0 10 0 10 record: (1-1)

Scoring Summary: 1st 08:00 uNH Michael Herrera 42 yd field goal, 6-28 3:00...... UNH 3 - LINCOLN 0 04:00 uNH Washington-Elli 9 yd pass from Ryan Osieski (Michael Herrera kick), 10-48 2:30...... UNH 10 - LINCOLN 0 2nd 09:00 uNH Andrew Nass 3 yd run (Michael Herrera kick), 4-18 1:00...... UNH 17 - LINCOLN 0 05:00 uNH Victor Jones 39 yd run (Bernard Risco pass failed), 4-67 1:00...... UNH 23 - LINCOLN 0 2010 Pl a 3rd 13:00 liNCOLN lisiMBA,R. 24 yd field goal, 7-22 1:30...... UNH 23 - LINCOLN 3 09:30 uNH Andrew Nass 1 yd run (Michael Herrera kick), 8-46 1:30...... UNH 30 - LINCOLN 3 04:00 liNCOLN tHOMAS,TREY 1 yd pass from DENNIS,KAREEM (LISIMBA,R. kick), 12-81 5:00...... UNH 30 - LINCOLN 10 y e rs 4th 09:00 uNH Michael Herrera 31 yd field goal, 8-42 4:00...... UNH 33 - LINCOLN 10

GAME RECAP: The excitement started at 1 p.m. Saturday afternoon as the Team Statistics UNH liNCOLN Chargers football program officially returned to the field against Lincoln FIRST DOWNS...... 21 11 University, and they didn’t wait long to put points on the board. The Chargers’ RUSHES-YARDS (NET)...... 42-138 30-71 PASSING YDS (NET)...... 247 122 five-year scoring drought was broken early Saturday when Michael Herrera Passes Att-Comp-Int...... 34-22-0 28-14-1

connected on a 42-yard field goal to give the Chargers a 3-0 with eight minute TOTAL OFFENSE PLAYS-YARDS...... 76-385 58-193 2010 O utlook remaining in the opening period. The scoring drive was the Chargers’ second Fumble Returns-Yards...... 0-0 0-0 drive of the game, and took just three minutes. Punt Returns-Yards...... 2-35 0-0 Kickoff Returns-Yards...... 3-70 6-154 Just four minutes later the Chargers expanded the lead to 10-0 when Ryan Interception Returns-Yards...... 1-26 0-0 Osiecki connected with Demitrius Washington-Ellison on a nine-yard touch- Punts (Number-Avg)...... 2-31.5 8-36.0 Fumbles-Lost...... 4-3 2-1 down pass. That played capped a 10-play 48-yard drive at the four-minute Penalties-Yards...... 9-55 13-104 mark of the opening quarter. Possession Time...... 34:00 26:00 Third-Down Conversions...... 7 of 15 3 of 14 UNH continued to press, leading 24-0 at halftime. Lincoln managed 10 Fourth-Down Conversions...... 2 of 3 0 of 1 second-half points to, but the Chargers added nine to seal the 23-point victory. Red-Zone Scores-Chances...... 4-4 2-3 Sacks By: Number-Yards...... 1-10 2-17 2009 The Chargers made an impressive opening day performance in 2009. They RUSHING: New Haven-Victor Jones 9-74; Andrew Nass 22-74; D. Anderson 1-1; TEAM totaled 385 yard, and held the Lions to 193 yards. They totaled over 20 first 1-0; Bernard Risco 1-minus 1; Ryan Osieski 8-minus 10. Lincoln-SMITH,D’ANTE 13-46; Rev i ew down (21), 138 rushing yards and 247 passing yards. They also controlled the DARBY,CHRIS 12-40; PROCTOR,T. 1-minus 6; DENNIS,KAREEM 4-minus 9. clock, with nearly 35-minutes of possession. PASSING: New Haven-Ryan Osieski 22-33-0-247; Bernard Risco 0-1-0-0. Lincoln- Osiecki went 22-for-33 for 247 yards and one touchdown. He was sacked DENNIS,KAREEM 14-28-1-122. twice and threw long ball of 31-yards. Sharieff Hall led all receivers with eight catches and 119 yards. Washington-Ellison grabbed four catches for 37-yards RECEIVING: New Haven-Sharieff Hall 8-119; Washington-Elli 4-37; Jason Thompson 3-49; Josh Smart 3-14; Chris Ruffin 1-13; Brandon Ruberti 1-10; Kareem Cutler 1-3; Kameel and one touchdown.

Lashley 1-2. Lincoln-COSTON,MARCUS 4-46; BETHEA,SHAWN 3-28; THOMAS,TREY 2-23; History & Rec ords SMITH,D’ANTE 2-0; WILSON,ANTHONY 1-23; BELL,ANTHONY 1-3; JEAN-JUSTE,P. 1-minus The rushing duo of Nass and Jones combined for 148 yards (74 each), while 1. Jones enjoyed a 8.2 yard average on nine carries. INTERCEPTIONS: New Haven-Robert Hill 1-26. Lincoln-None. On the defensive side of the ball, four Chargers tallied seven tackles, while Mike Gomes led the way with 2.5 tackles-for-loss and three pass-breakups. FUMBLES: New Haven-Ryan Osieski 3-2; Josh Smart 1-1. Lincoln-BETHEA,SHAWN 1-1; DENNIS,KAREEM 1-0. Angelo Cupo, Josh Turner and Cody Wallace each also totaled seven tackles. Hill added 1.5 tackles-for-loss and three total tackles to his interception, while SACKS (UA-A): New Haven-Ahmet Basci 1-0. Lincoln-MCELWEE,B. 2-0. Ahmet Basci grabbed UNH’s only sack and six tackles. TACKLES (UA-A): New Haven-Mike Gomes 4-3; Angelo Cupo 3-4; Josh Turner 2-5; Cody The Charger defense held the Lions to 11 first downs, 71-yards rushing and Wallace 1-6; Raheem Stanley 3-3; Ahmet Basci 2-4; Brian LaSure 2-2; Josh Smith 3-0; 122-yards passing. Robert Hill 2-1; Richard Long 1-2; Josh Smart 1-1; Anthony Fils 1-1; D. Anderson 1-0; Tom Herd 1-0; Brandon Ruberti 1-0; C. Ezemma 0-1; Moses White 0-1; Louis Merced 0-1; John Th e Un i ve rsity Irwin 0-1. Lincoln-MCELWEE,B. 11-4; STERILE,B. 5-7; BAILEY,JAIRON 5-3; ADJEI,MICHAEL 4-1; BUYCKS,DEANO 3-2; BYRD,ANTWAIN 3-1; VELASQUEZ,C. 3-1; FOSTER,GERALD 2-1; HARPER,DOM 0-3; JAMES,JUSTIN 2-0; BELL,ANTHONY 2-0; MASON,JOHN 1-1; FLEMING,MYLES 0-2; BEATY,CARL 1-0; WILSON,ANTHONY 1-0; SMITH,BEN 1-0; TAYLOR,JAMES 1-0; LUBIN,PHIL 0-1; RICHARDSON,M. 0-1; GREEN,TIMOTHY 0-1; LOVE,RONALD 0-1; SHEPHARD,BLAIR 0-1; LANCASTER,E. 0-1.

UNIVERSITY OF NEW HAVEN • 2010 Charger Football 57 Game Recaps a ll Footb 2009 Season g er Game 2

Cha r Assumption - 31, New Haven - 10 September 11, 2009 Worcester, Mass. 7:00 p.m. s ache Score by Quarters 1 2 3 4 score New Haven...... 3 0 7 0 10 record: (1-1,0-1) Assumption College...... 7 14 3 7 31 record: (2-1,1-0) 2010 Co 2010 Scoring Summary: 1st 13:46 ASM Herb Woodard 10 yd run (Cory Kemps kick), 3-63 1:14...... UNH 0 - ASM 7 08:14 uNH Michael Herrera 34 yd field goal, 11-45 5:32...... UNH 3 - ASM 7 2nd 07:36 ASM Herb Woodard 18 yd run (Cory Kemps kick), 4-55 2:05...... UNH 3 - ASM 14 01:00 ASM Herb Woodard 7 yd run (Cory Kemps kick), 6-57 2:13...... UNH 3 - ASM 21 3rd 10:43 uNH sharieff Hall 38 yd pass from Ryan Osieski (Michael Herrera kick), 9-78 4:09...... UNH 10 - ASM 21 y e rs 06:43 ASM Cory Kemps 33 yd field goal, 10-29 4:00...... UNH 10 - ASM 24 4th 00:50 ASM Herb Woodard 7 yd run (Cory Kemps kick), 4-14 2:22...... UNH 10 - ASM 31

2010 Pl a 2010 GAME RECAP: Herb Woodard rushed for 175 yards to lead the Greyhounds and Team Statistics UNH ASM the Chargers fumbled the ball eight times at the rain filled Multi Sport Stadium FIRST DOWNS...... 22 17 on the Assumption College campus in the loss. RUSHES-YARDS (NET)...... 27-41 38-202 PASSING YDS (NET)...... 348 136 Passes Att-Comp-Int...... 54-32-0 18-11-0 The Greyhounds scored first in Friday’s game with a 10-yard touchdown run TOTAL OFFENSE PLAYS-YARDS...... 81-389 56-338 which capped a three-play 63-yard drive in the opening 1:14. The Chargers Fumble Returns-Yards...... 0-0 0-0 then took the ball and put together their own scoring drive capped by a Mi- Punt Returns-Yards...... 2-3 1-3 chael Herrara 34-yard field goal. The 11-play drive took over four minutes off Kickoff Returns-Yards...... 5-98 2-53 the clock and 45-yards. Interception Returns-Yards...... 0-0 0-0 Punts (Number-Avg)...... 2-39.0 4-32.5 Fumbles-Lost...... 8-3 2-2 Assumption then went on a 14-0 run to finish the half, taking a 21-3 lead at Penalties-Yards...... 3-35 3-30 2010 O utlook 2010 halftime. However, the Chargers did have an opportunity to take the lead in Possession Time...... 33:34 26:26 the opening period. On their second drive of the opening quarter, the Chargers Third-Down Conversions...... 7 of 17 3 of 11 took an 11-play 57-yard drive all the way to the Assumption 4-yard line. The Fourth-Down Conversions...... 2 of 5 2 of 2 drive, which began at their own 31-yard line, unfortunately ended in a fumble Red-Zone Scores-Chances...... 1-5 5-5 which was recovered by the Greyhounds. Sacks By: Number-Yards...... 0-0 1-10

RUSHING: New Haven-Ryan Osieski 9-24; Victor Jones 8-16; Bernard Risco 1-4; The Chargers also turned the ball over on downs and had a blocked field goal Justin Smith 2-0; Andrew Nass 7-minus 3. Assumption College-Herb Woodard 30-175; in the opening half, which resulted in an Assumption touchdown late in the Andrew Kupec 3-13; Lance Mitchell 1-8; David Canney 2-7; John Barker 1-0; TEAM Rev i ew second quarter. 1-minus 1.

PASSING: New Haven-Ryan Osieski 32-54-0-348. Assumption College-Andrew Kupec 2009 New Haven answered early in the second half with a 9-play 78-yard drive which was capped by a 38-yard touchdown pass and catch by Ryan Osiecki and 11-18-0-136. Sharieff Hall. The Greyhounds answered with a field goal, bringing the score to RECEIVING: New Haven-Sharieff Hall 12-134; Washington-Elli 4-47; Chris Ruffin 24-10. 4-43; Victor Jones 3-37; Kameel Lashley 2-41; Brandon Ruberti 2-30; Josh Smart 2-minus 1; Andrew Nass 1-8; Josh Smith 1-5; Jason Thompson 1-4. Assumption The Chargers then turned the ball over on downs, missing a first down by just College-David Canney 4-78; Mark Gately 2-22; John Barker 2-11; Eric Schindler a couple yards on the Assumption 20-yard line. Each team exchanged punts 2-10; Marcus Nichols 1-15. midway through the fourth quarter, before the Chargers mounted a long drive into the Greyhounds red zone. The 10-play 60-yard drive took the Chargers INTERCEPTIONS: New Haven-None. Assumption College-None. all the way to the Greyhounds’ end zone, but unfortunately ended on a UNH FUMBLES: New Haven-Sharieff Hall 2-1; Justin Smith 1-0; John Irwin 1-0; Andrew fumble and Assumption recovery. Nass 1-1; Josh Smart 1-1; Ryan Osieski 1-0. Assumption College-Eric Schindler 1-1; Herb Woodard 1-1. The Chargers’ defense then held strong, forcing the Greyhounds to punt after & Rec ords History three plays. The ensuing Greyhound punt reception was also fumbled by New SACKS (UA-A): New Haven-None. Assumption College-Terry Stanford 0-1; Dan Haven and recovered by the Greyhounds, who began to grind the ball in the Sardilli 0-1. final five minutes. Herb Woodard scored his fourth touchdown of the game to give the Greyhounds a 31-10 lead with 49-second left in the fourth. TACKLES (UA-A): New Haven-D. Anderson 6-2; Mike Gomes 2-5; Raheem Stanley 4-2; Josh Smith 4-1; Ahmet Basci 2-3; Josh Turner 4-0; Anthony Fils 3-1; Cody Wallace 1-3; A. Ramishvili 1-2; Angelo Cupo 2-0; Robert Hill 1-1; Richard Long 1-1; Tom The Chargers tallied eight fumbles in the game, losing three to the Grey- Herd 0-2; TEAM 1-0; Brian LaSure 1-0; Driesse-Darden 0-1. Assumption hounds. The Chargers trailed 41-202 in yards rushing, but held a 348-146 College-Keith Bates 6-6; D. Zitzmann 4-8; Ethan Maxfield 5-5; James Hutchins advantage in passing. 5-3; Michael Foley 5-2; Ryan Crowley 3-2; Dan Conrad 2-3; Matt Chalmers 1-3; Terry Stanford 1-3; Bernard Scott 1-2; Bobby Sansoucy 1-2; Dan Sardilli 1-1; Corey Blackwood 0-2; Nick Harmer 1-0; Nick DiAntonio 1-0; Lance Mitchell 0-1; Th e Un i ve rsity Luke Kelliher 0-1; D. McPherson 0-1; Collin Miyadi 0-1.

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2009 Season Game Recaps g er Footb a ll Game 3 Bentley - 23, New Haven - 15 September 19, 2009 West Haven, Conn. 2010 Co 1:00 p.m.

Score by Quarters 1 2 3 4 score ache s Bentley...... 0 10 3 10 23 record: (4-0,2-0) New Haven...... 3 0 7 5 15 record: (1-2,0-2)

Scoring Summary: 1st 08:07 uNH Michael Herrera 26 yd field goal, 9-78 4:17...... BEN 0 - UNH 3 2nd 09:16 bEN tyler McNamara 22 yd field goal, 11-71 5:53...... BEN 3 - UNH 3 02:13 bEN kelley Rowe 10 yd pass from Bryant Johnson (Tyler McNamara kick), 13-89 4:49...... BEN 10 - UNH 3 3rd 06:20 bEN tyler McNamara 25 yd field goal, 7-22 2:43...... BEN 13 - UNH 3 2010 Pl a 01:50 uNH sharieff Hall 9 yd pass from Ryan Osiecki (Michael Herrera kick), 10-71 4:26...... BEN 13 - UNH 10 4th 13:37 bEN kyle Tuthill 21 yd pass from Bryant Johnson (Tyler McNamara kick), 7-44 3:04...... BEN 20 - UNH 10 07:58 bEN tyler McNamara 26 yd field goal, 10-45 4:24...... BEN 23 - UNH 10 y e rs 04:21 uNH tEAM safety...... BEN 23 - UNH 12 02:24 uNH Michael Herrera 39 yd field goal, 9-36 1:51...... BEN 23 - UNH 15 GAME RECAP: The first points at Ralph DellaCamera Stadium were scored on Team Statistics BEN uNH the Chargers first possession when Michael Herrara split the uprights to put FIRST DOWNS...... 24 18 UNH up 3-0. The score finished the Chargers 9-play 78-yard drive which took RUSHES-YARDS (NET)...... 37-159 29-69 PASSING YDS (NET)...... 212 264 more than 4-minutes off the clock. Passes Att-Comp-Int...... 32-21-1 40-24-2 TOTAL OFFENSE PLAYS-YARDS...... 69-371 69-333 2010 O utlook The Falcons scored 13 unanswered points to take a 13-3 lead early in the third Fumble Returns-Yards...... 0-0 0-0 quarter. On the Chargers ensuing possession, quarterback Ryan Osiecki and Punt Returns-Yards...... 1-4 2-15 wide receiver Sharieff Hall found their rhythem and connected on four passes Kickoff Returns-Yards...... 3-80 7-135 for a total of 45 yards, including the drive capping 9-yard touchdown pass and Interception Returns-Yards...... 2-14 1-20 catch. Herrara’s point after was good, bringing UNH within three, 13-10. Punts (Number-Avg)...... 2-36.5 3-37.7 Fumbles-Lost...... 0-0 1-1 The Falcons answered with a 7-play 44-yard drive which ended in a 21- Penalties-Yards...... 7-40 5-46 yard touchdown pass. The successful point after pushed their lead back to Possession Time...... 32:01 27:59 10-points with 13:37 left in the fourth quarter, 20-10. Third-Down Conversions...... 7 of 14 10 of 18 Fourth-Down Conversions...... 1 of 1 1 of 1 A 4-and-out by the Chargers, gave Bentley an opportunity to widen their lead, Red-Zone Scores-Chances...... 4-4 3-5 Sacks By: Number-Yards...... 6-31 0-0

and they did with a 10-play 45-yard drive capped by another McNamara field 2009 goal, taking a 23-10 lead. The Chargers once again turned the ball over in the RUSHING: Bentley-Luis Cotto 22-65; Bryant Johnson 5-48; Kelley Rowe 3-31; Matt redzone on their next drive. The drive started at their own 49-yard line after

Shea 3-10; Bobby Tarr 1-6; DiPietrantonio 1-1; Jack Pizzotti 1-minus 1; TEAM Rev i ew Josh Smart had a 38-yard return. The drive continued all the way to Bentley’s 1-minus 1. New Haven-Andrew Nass 5-33; Victor Jones 8-23; Sharieff Hall 1-5; 1-yard line before coming to an end off another redzone turnover by the Char- Chris Ruffin 1-3; Josh Smart 1-3; Tyler Parker 1-2; Ryan Osiecki 12-0. gers. After a penalty and the ball being moved half the distance to the goal, UNH came up with a safety off a tackle by Mike Gomes and Josh Smart in the PASSING: Bentley-Bryant Johnson 21-31-0-212; Wade Critides 0-1-1-0. New Bentley endzone. Haven-Ryan Osiecki 24-39-2-264; TEAM 0-1-0-0.

RECEIVING: Bentley-Kelley Rowe 8-74; John Malone 4-35; Kyle Tuthill 3-39; Wade New Haven cut into the Falcons’ lead once again on their ensuing drive when Critides 2-20; Luis Cotto 2-19; Mike Slattery 1-15; Brett Schuering 1-10. New History & Rec ords Herrara connected from 39-yards out. Now trailing 23-15, the Chargers need- Haven-Sharieff Hall 9-90; Washington-Elli 5-115; Josh Smart 3-25; Chris Ruffin ed to produce a defensive stand as only 2-minutes and 24-seconds remained 2-16; Andrew Nass 2-7; Kareem Cutler 1-7; Victor Jones 1-2; Jason Thompson 1-2. in the fourth quarter. The Falcons ground game went to work and ran the clock out on the Chargers hopes of a home-opening victory. INTERCEPTIONS: Bentley-Liam Regan 1-14; Chris Carroll 1-0. New Haven-Mike Gomes 1-20. The Bentley rushing attacked totaled 159 yards Saturday, while the Chargers FUMBLES: Bentley-None. New Haven-Andrew Nass 1-1. combined for only 88 rushing yards. The Chargers held a slight edge of 245 yards to 212 yards in the passing game, while Bentley lead 371 to 333 yards in SACKS (UA-A): Bentley-Darryl Laforest 1-2; Cetan Tyler 1-2; Matt Zahoruiko 1-0; total offense. Steve Hopkins 0-1; Matt Welch 0-1. New Haven-None.

Each quarterback in the game led their respective team statistically. Osiecki TACKLES (UA-A): Bentley-Matt Zahoruiko 7-6; Justin Haines 6-2; Steve Hopkins went 23-for-38 with two interceptions and one touchdown. He was sacked 3-4; Chris Carroll 3-4; Sal Ruffino 3-3; Liam Regan 1-4; Cetan Tyler 1-4; Greg Th e Un i ve rsity six times by the Falcons. Bryant Johnson played a mostly clean game for the O’Brien 2-2; Eric Song 2-2; Darryl Laforest 1-3; Aaron McFadden 1-2; Jason Urdang 2-0; Alex Tomaino 1-1; Tom Budreau 1-1; Brad Poirier 0-2; Will Spring Falcons in the pocket. He went 21-for-32 with one interception and two touch- 0-2; Matt Welch 0-2; Bill Panora 1-0; Bryan Mroczka 1-0; Mark Dolan 1-0; Steve downs. The New Haven receivers were led by Hall with nine catches for 90 Stewart 0-1; Tyler McNamara 0-1. New Haven-Mike Gomes 3-10; Cody Wallace 2-6; yards and one touchdown. Demitrius Washington-Ellison added four catches Anthony Fils 4-3; Tom Herd 4-2; Josh Smith 4-2; A. Ramishvili 3-3; Angelo Cupo for 96 yards. The Bentley rushing attack was led by Luis Cotto with 22 carries 2-4; Ahmet Basci 2-3; D. Anderson 1-3; J.D. Chalifoux 1-1; Robert Hill 1-1; Alex for 65 yards. Victor Jones led the UNH rushing attack with eight carries for 42 Quinn 1-1; Josh Smart 1-1; Brian LaSure 1-1; Moses White 1-1; Raheem Stanley yards. 0-2; Victor Jones 1-0; Kervin Edouard 0-1; Franklin Duran 0-1; Lance Chapman 0-1; Andrew Nass 0-1.

UNIVERSITY OF NEW HAVEN • 2010 Charger Football 59 Game Recaps a ll Footb 2009 Season g er Game 4

Cha r New Haven - 23, Stonehill - 16 September 26, 2009 West Haven, Conn. 1:00 p.m. s ache Score by Quarters 1 2 3 4 score Stonehill...... 3 7 0 6 16 record: (1-4,0-3) New Haven...... 3 6 6 8 23 record: (2-2,1-2) 2010 Co 2010 Scoring Summary: 1st 09:57 uNH Michael Herrera 35 yd field goal, 10-48 5:03...... STO 0 - UNH 3 05:53 sto brendan Gorey 37 yd field goal, 8-36 3:55...... STO 3 - UNH 3 2nd 12:14 sto danny Carducci 2 yd run (Brendan Gorey kick), 12-59 6:26...... STO 10 - UNH 3 00:04 uNH Jason Thompson 5 yd pass from Ryan Osiecki (Michael Herrera kick blockd), 6-35 0:57...... STO 10 - UNH 9 3rd 00:14 uNH Victor Jones 1 yd run (Ryan Osiecki pass intcpt), 11-69 3:37...... STO 10 - UNH 15 y e rs 4th 03:25 sto Jordan Smith 4 yd pass from Tim Morrison (Tim Morrison rush failed), 9-66 3:53...... STO 16 - UNH 15 00:21 uNH sharieff Hall 19 yd pass from Ryan Osiecki (Kameel Lashley pass from Ryan Osiecki), 12-70 2:57...... STO 16 - UNH 23 GAME RECAP: Down 16-15 with 21-seconds left on the clock, University of New Team Statistics sto uNH

2010 Pl a 2010 Haven quarterback Ryan Osiecki connected with Sharieff Hall in the end zone FIRST DOWNS...... 16 20 to take the final lead of the game. New Haven picked up its first NE-10 win, RUSHES-YARDS (NET)...... 34-55 21-32 PASSING YDS (NET)...... 225 326 defeating Stonehill, 23-16, on Homecoming and Dedication weekend at Ralph Passes Att-Comp-Int...... 32-21-1 51-31-1 F. DellaCamera Stadium. TOTAL OFFENSE PLAYS-YARDS...... 66-280 72-358 Fumble Returns-Yards...... 0-0 0-0 With 3:18 remaining in the fourth quarter, UNH found themselves on the short Punt Returns-Yards...... 1-3 5-42 end of a 16-15 score. That’s when the Chargers mounted their first game-win- Kickoff Returns-Yards...... 5-130 4-77 ning drive of the season at the newly dedicated Ralph F. DellaCamera Stadium. Interception Returns-Yards...... 1-0 1-28 Led by Osiecki, the Chargers’ offense took the ball 70 yards on 12 plays to Punts (Number-Avg)...... 6-39.8 5-36.0 Fumbles-Lost...... 1-0 1-1 score the game-winning touchdown with 21-seconds remaining. Osiecki’s TD Penalties-Yards...... 7-75 5-67 pass to Hall was his sixth completion of a drive in which he took the team on Possession Time...... 30:46 29:14 2010 O utlook 2010 his shoulders. The quarterback went 6-for-11 for 59 yards through the air and Third-Down Conversions...... 4 of 15 5 of 15 added the final 11 yards of the drive on the ground. On the 10th play of the Fourth-Down Conversions...... 3 of 3 3 of 4 drive the Chargers were faced with a 4th-and-10 from the Stonehill 37 yard Red-Zone Scores-Chances...... 3-3 4-5 line. With a 50-plus yard field goal out of the question, New Haven went for it Sacks By: Number-Yards...... 1-8 1-4 with under one-minute remaining. Osiecki connected with Chris Ruffin on and 18-yard juggling catch to keep the drive alive. Two plays later, the Chargers RUSHING: Stonehill-Eddie Vachon 19-32; Tim Morrison 6-17; Danny Carducci 7-6; capped the drive with a 19-yard touchdown pass. Jermetrius Troy 2-0. New Haven-Bernard Risco 2-14; Mike DeCaro 5-8; Sharieff Hall 1-4; Victor Jones 6-3; Ryan Osiecki 4-2; Josh Smart 1-1; Andrew Nass 1-0;

Rev i ew The Skyhawks ensuing possession with 21 second remaining could not pull off Justin Smith 1-0. the miracle hail merry pass to force overtime. PASSING: Stonehill-Tim Morrison 21-32-1-225. New Haven-Ryan Osiecki 30-48-1-323; 2009 Osiecki threw 48 times in the game and completed 30 passes for 323 yards Bernard Risco 1-2-0-3; TEAM 0-1-0-0. and two touchdowns. He was sacked once and threw one interception on a RECEIVING: Stonehill-David Pringle 7-56; Oscar Alvarez 4-47; Cory Wright 3-53; two-point conversion attempt. Hall grabbed seven catches for 71 yards and Jordan Smith 2-11; Nicholas Salvo 1-20; John Gomes 1-17; Danny Carducci 1-13; one touchdown, while Ruffin made six catches for 122 yards. Thompson added Eddie Vachon 1-6; Jermetrius Troy 1-2. New Haven-Sharieff Hall 7-71; Chris six catches for 41 yards and one touchdown. The Chargers rushing attack Ruffin 6-122; Jason Thompson 6-41; Josh Smart 4-38; Washington-Elli 3-31; Victor struggled to establish itself, while eight runners tallied only 32 total yards. Jones 2-12; Kameel Lashley 2-6; Vonder Linden 1-5. Bernard Risco led the group with two rushes for 14 yards. DeCaro had five carries for eight yards, while Jones carried the ball six times and added the INTERCEPTIONS: Stonehill-Stephan Neville 1-0. New Haven-D. Anderson 1-28. touchdown. FUMBLES: Stonehill-Tim Morrison 1-0. New Haven-Mike DeCaro 1-1.

The Charger defense held Stonehill to 280 yards, including just 55 rushing SACKS (UA-A): Stonehill-Andrew Lesko 1-0. New Haven-Robert Hill 1-0. yards. Akaki Ramishvili led the defenders with 12 total tackles, including eight

& Rec ords History solo stops and three tackles-for-loss. Linebacker Cody Wallace made eight TACKLES (UA-A): Stonehill-Stephan Neville 5-5; Greg Sanzari 4-4; Anthony Tomasz total tackles and nose guard Raheen Stanley grabbed six total tackles and 1.5 3-4; Andrew Lesko 3-3; TEAM 5-0; Kevin Anderson 4-1; Matthew Ianucci 3-2; Steven tackles-for-loss. Cornerback Desmond Anderson registered five tackles, a pass Good 2-3; Jon Penning 4-0; Nick Vardaro 3-1; James Hodges 2-0; Jareed Gaines 1-1; Dennis Cassidy 1-1; Mark Angelini 0-2; Clark Leger 0-2; Oscar Alvarez 1-0; break-up and an interception. As a team, the Chargers tallied 10 tackles-for- Jordan Smith 1-0; Brenden Taylor 1-0; Danny Carducci 0-1; Michael Miela 0-1; loss. Jacob Boganski 0-1. New Haven-A. Ramishvili 8-4; Cody Wallace 3-5; Raheem Stanley 2-4; Brian LaSure 2-4; D. Anderson 4-1; Josh Smith 4-1; Angelo Cupo 2-3; Ahmet Basci 2-3; Richard Long 2-3; TEAM 4-0; Moses White 1-2; Alex Quinn 1-2; Anthony Fils 1-2; Robert Hill 1-1; Tom Herd 1-1; Mike Gomes 0-2; Andrew Nass 1-0; Lenroy Neysmith 0-1; Michael Herrera 0-1. Th e Un i ve rsity

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2009 Season Game Recaps g er Footb a ll Game 5 Southern Conn. - 54, New Haven - 26 October 2, 2009 New Haven, Conn. 2010 Co 7:00 p.m.

Score by Quarters 1 2 3 4 score ache s New Haven...... 13 0 6 7 26 record: (2-3,1-3) Southern Connecticut.....14 14 7 19 54 record: (4-2,4-0)

Scoring Summary: 1st 11:29 sCSU Jarom Freeman 6 yd pass from Chris Roberts (Chris Hazelton kick), 7-66 3:31...... UNH 0 - SCSU 7 05:55 uNH kameel Lashley 3 yd pass from Ryan Osiecki (Michael Herrera kick), 10-69 5:29...... UNH 7 - SCSU 7 05:37 sCSU Willie Epps 32 yd pass from Chris Roberts (Chris Hazelton kick), 1-32 0:06...... UNH 7 - SCSU 14 00:03 uNH sharieff Hall 14 yd pass from Ryan Osiecki (Stephen Ward kick failed), 6-54 2:03...... UNH 13 - SCSU 14 2010 Pl a 2nd 12:11 sCSU Jarom Freeman 5 yd run (Chris Hazelton kick), 6-57 17:49...... UNH 13 - SCSU 21 05:27 sCSU John Wiechman 1 yd run (Chris Hazelton kick), 11-74 3:46...... UNH 13 - SCSU 28 3rd 11:45 uNH Victor Jones 1 yd run (Ryan Osiecki pass failed), 2-11 0:31...... UNH 19 - SCSU 28 y e rs 09:20 sCSU Andre Privott 28 yd pass from Chris Roberts (Chris Hazelton kick), 5-69 2:17...... UNH 19 - SCSU 35 4th 10:48 sCSU Chris Hazelton 30 yd field goal, 8-51 2:44...... UNH 19 - SCSU 38 09:46 sCsu tEAM safety...... UNH 19 - SCSU 40 05:27 sCSU Jarom Freeman 6 yd run (Chris Hazelton kick), 8-45 4:12...... UNH 19 - SCSU 47 01:34 sCsu rashaad Slowley 1 yd run (Chris Hazelton kick), 7-32 3:35...... UNH 19 - SCSU 54 00:07 uNH Jason Thompson 28 yd pass from Ryan Osiecki (Stephen Ward kick), 9-75 1:19...... UNH 26 - SCSU 54

GAME RECAP: The game started as a battle, the first UNH/SCSU match up Team Statistics UNH sCSU 2010 O utlook since 2000 as both team’s wanted to take home the Elm City Trophy. Southern FIRST DOWNS...... 24 27 took the upperhand in the later half of the third and fourth quarters to secure RUSHES-YARDS (NET)...... 17-42 49-260 PASSING YDS (NET)...... 386 251 the 54-26 victory. Passes Att-Comp-Int...... 61-37-3 21-14-1 TOTAL OFFENSE PLAYS-YARDS...... 78-428 70-511 Southern scored on their opening drive off a seven play 66-yard drive in the Fumble Returns-Yards...... 0-0 0-0 opening three and a half minutes. With an extra point, SCSU took a 7-0 lead. Punt Returns-Yards...... 0-0 0-0 The Chargers immediately answered, however, with their own 10-play 69-yard Kickoff Returns-Yards...... 8-171 5-140 touchdown drive. Their extra point, brought the score even at 7-7. Interception Returns-Yards...... 1-5 3-31 Punts (Number-Avg)...... 3-33.0 1-54.0 Fumbles-Lost...... 0-0 2-1 The Owls added another touchdown on their next drive, taking a 14-7 lead off Penalties-Yards...... 7-64 2-16 a 32-yard touchdown pass. The Chargers once again answered later in the first Possession Time...... 28:15 31:45 2009 quarter when Sharieff Hall caught a 14-yard pass from Ryan Osiecki. The point Third-Down Conversions...... 7 of 15 7 of 11 after attempt failed and the Chargers trailed 14-13 with three seconds remain- Fourth-Down Conversions...... 2 of 5 1 of 1 ing in the first quarter. Red-Zone Scores-Chances...... 3-4 6-7 Rev i ew Sacks By: Number-Yards...... 2-15 0-0 Two second quarter SCSU touchdowns and tight defense gave the Owls a 28- RUSHING: New Haven-Ryan Osiecki 3-25; Victor Jones 6-13; Andrew Nass 3-12; 13 lead at halftime. Bernard Risco 1-11; Josh Smart 2-10; Sharieff Hall 1-2; TEAM 1-minus 31. Southern Connecticut-Rashaad Slowley 16-128; Jarom Freeman 20-111; John Wiechman After forcing a fumble and recovering it on the SCSU 11 yard line, Victor Jones 5-16; Chris Roberts 7-6; TEAM 1-minus 1.

capped a two-play 11-yard drive with a one yard touchdown run to cut the History & Rec ords Southern lead to 28-19. PASSING: New Haven-Ryan Osiecki 37-61-3-386. Southern Connecticut-Chris Roberts 14-21-1-251. Over the next quarter and a half, the Owls scored 26 unanswered points to RECEIVING: New Haven-Sharieff Hall 9-83; Chris Ruffin 8-92; Josh Smart 6-49; take a commanding 54-19 lead with 1:34 left in the fourth quarter. Osiecki led Jason Thompson 5-101; Washington-Elli 5-34; Devin Robinson 2-18; Kareem Cutler the Chargers down the field in the final minute and a half to give the Chargers 1-6; Kameel Lashley 1-3. Southern Connecticut-Willie Epps 5-104; Timothy Wells seven more points in the 54-26 loss. 4-64; Andre Privott 3-70; Peter DiGangi 1-7; Jarom Freeman 1-6.

Osiecki led the Chargers offense with 386 passing yards and three touch- INTERCEPTIONS: New Haven-Mike Gomes 1-5. Southern Connecticut-Martin Manson downs on 37-of-61 passing. Unfortunately the Chargers wide receivers dropped 2-10; Terrence Brown 1-21. eight passes in the game as well. Sharieff Hall grabbed nine catches for 83 FUMBLES: New Haven-None. Southern Connecticut-Jarom Freeman 2-1. yards and a touchdown, while Jason Thompson tallied five catches for 101

yards and a touchdown. Osiecki also led the UNH rushing attack with 25 yards SACKS (UA-A): New Haven-A. Ramishvili 1-0; Moses White 1-0. So. Connecticut-None. Th e Un i ve rsity on three carries. TACKLES (UA-A): New Haven-A. Ramishvili 5-6; Robert Hill 3-6; Cody Wallace 2-7; J.D. Chalifoux 5-2; D. Anderson 5-2; O. Whittington 0-6; Moses White 4-1; Raheem The Charger defense was led by Akaki Ramishvili with 11 total tackles and one Stanley 0-5; Angelo Cupo 1-3; Brian LaSure 1-3; Ahmet Basci 0-4; Anthony Fils sack, and Robert Hill with nine total tackles. 3-0; Mike Gomes 1-2; Chris Ruffin 2-0; Louis Merced 1-0; Tyler Parker 1-0; Richard Long 1-0; Alex Quinn 1-0; TEAM 1-0; Tom Herd 0-1. Southern Connecticut-Jerome Pinckney 5-6; Andrew Pratt 8-2; Derrell Moye 4-1; Kyle Sandberg 2-3; Rich Kirkland 3-1; Daniel Allen 3-1; Jack Cooper 3-0; Martin Manson 3-0; Landon Osborn 2-1; Mike Campbell 1-2; Ramon Johnson 2-0; Chris Hazelton 2-0; Josh McWilliams 2-0; Samuel Johnson 1-1; Terrence Brown 1-1; S. Pedhoretzky 1-0; Eric Holter 1-0; Andre Privott 1-0; Ramon Barber 1-0; Dan Lamberton 0-1. UNIVERSITY OF NEW HAVEN • 2010 Charger Football 61 Game Recaps a ll Footb 2009 Season g er Game 6

Cha r New Haven - 28, Amer. International - 25 October 10, 2009 West Haven, Conn. 1:00 p.m. s ache Score by Quarters 1 2 3 4 score Amer. International...... 7 0 3 15 25 record: (4-3,2-3) New Haven...... 0 7 14 7 28 record: (3-3,2-3) 2010 Co 2010 Scoring Summary: 1st 07:26 AIC davon LeGrier 61 yd pass from Shane Murphy (Dan Bassani kick), 1-61 0:09...... AIC 7 - UNH 0 2nd 00:35 uNH Victor Jones 1 yd run (Stephen Ward kick), 11-80 5:35...... AIC 7 - UNH 7 3rd 11:43 uNH Washington-Elli 16 yd pass from Ryan Osiecki (Stephen Ward kick), 6-38 3:11...... AIC 7 - UNH 14 08:53 AIC dan Bassani 25 yd field goal, 7-36 2:41...... AIC 10 - UNH 14 01:46 uNH Washington-Elli 10 yd pass from Ryan Osiecki (Stephen Ward kick), 13-65 6:56...... AIC 10 - UNH 21 y e rs 4th 13:31 AIC A. Guerrero-Pou 2 yd run (Trevor Perryman pass from Shane Murphy), 9-70 3:05...... AIC 18 - UNH 21 13:18 uNH sharieff Hall 90 yd kickoff return (Stephen Ward kick)...... AIC 18 - UNH 28 06:17 AIC kertis Hussey 25 yd pass from Shane Murphy (Dan Bassani kick), 4-36 0:56...... AIC 25 - UNH 28

2010 Pl a 2010 GAME RECAP: The Yellow Jackets were the first to get on the board in just their Team Statistics AIC uNH second drive of the afternoon. AIC quarterback, Shane Muprhy, connected with FIRST DOWNS...... 16 17 Davon LeGrier in the first play of the drive for a 61 yard touchdown pass. The RUSHES-YARDS (NET)...... 20-69 36-29 PASSING YDS (NET)...... 278 219 extra point was good to put AIC ahead 7-0. That would be only time the Yellow Passes Att-Comp-Int...... 38-22-0 31-23-0 Jackets would have the lead the entire game. TOTAL OFFENSE PLAYS-YARDS...... 58-347 67-248 Fumble Returns-Yards...... 0-0 0-0 The game would head into the fourth quarter with New Haven up 21-10 and Punt Returns-Yards...... 1-1 2-2 AIC in possession of the ball at UNH’s 31. The Yellow Jackets topped off a Kickoff Returns-Yards...... 5-83 5-174 70 yard drive with a 2-yard rush into the end zone. AIC opted for a two-point Interception Returns-Yards...... 0-0 0-0 conversion – the pass attempt was good and the Yellow Jackets tightened the Punts (Number-Avg)...... 4-35.2 8-25.8 Fumbles-Lost...... 3-2 2-0 New Haven lead to 21-18. Penalties-Yards...... 8-45 8-71 2010 O utlook 2010 Possession Time...... 23:21 36:33 The Chargers quickly brought the lead back up to 10 with a 90 yard kickoff re- Third-Down Conversions...... 6 of 15 7 of 17 turn for a touchdown from Sharieff Hall. Hall found a lane on the sideline and Fourth-Down Conversions...... 1 of 2 1 of 1 carried all the way through to the end zone, giving New Haven the 28-18 lead. Red-Zone Scores-Chances...... 2-3 3-3 Sacks By: Number-Yards...... 7-39 0-0 Undaunted, AIC followed UNH’s touchdown with one of their own two drives RUSHING: Amer. International-A. Guerrero-Pou 15-61; Paris Walker 2-5; J. Capdeville 2-2; later. The Yellow Jackets wasted just 56 seconds from the clock as it utilized Shane Murphy 1-1. New Haven-Victor Jones 4-16; Josh Smart 13-15; Bernard Risco 3-9; their field position after being setup on the UNH 36 yard line following a New Sharieff Hall 2-8; Andrew Nass 1-2; Chris Ruffin 1-1; Vonder Linden 1-0; TEAM 2-minus 2; Rev i ew Haven punt. Ryan Osiecki 9-minus 20.

With the score 28-25 in favor of New Haven, American International would PASSING: Amer. International-Shane Murphy 22-38-0-278. New Haven-Ryan Osiecki 23- 2009 have its final chance of the game with 3:13 left on the clock. On the 50-yard 31-0-219. line, the Yellow Jackets slowly and effectively worked down into Charger RECEIVING: Amer. International-Kertis Hussey 6-75; Trevor Perryman 5-55; Davon LeGrier territory. After a passing interference call on New Haven, AIC was set up for 4-93; Matt Brown 3-25; A. Guerrero-Pou 3-21; Paris Walker 1-9. New Haven-Washington- first-and-ten on the 23rd. However, two AIC penalties kept the hungry offense Elli 5-55; Kameel Lashley 5-46; Sharieff Hall 4-31; Josh Smart 3-24; Jason Thompson away from the end zone. After being pushed back to the UNH 38 and on fourth 3-21; Chris Ruffin 2-40; Vonder Linden 1-2. and 25, New Haven’s Moses White and Mike Gomes ended AIC’s hope of a comeback. The duo tackled AIC’s Amadeus Guerrero-Pou on the 21 yard line- INTERCEPTIONS: Amer. International-None. New Haven-None. eight yards short of the first down. New Haven took its final possession on downs and let the 53 seconds left on the clock trickle down for the Chargers FUMBLES: Amer. International-J. Capdeville 1-0; Kertis Hussey 1-1; Davon LeGrier 1-1. New Haven-Josh Smart 1-0; Ryan Osiecki 1-0. third win of the season. SACKS (UA-A): Amer. International-Terrance Holley 2-0; TEAM 1-0; J. Williams 1-0; Akeem Looking back on the game, UNH held a slight 17-16 advantage on first downs, McFarlane 1-0; Nick Abraham 1-0; Nate Thompson 1-0. New Haven-None.

& Rec ords History while AIC held a 347-248 advantage on total offensive yards. However, it was Hall’s 90 yard kickoff return and UNH’s two fumble recoveries that gave the TACKLES (UA-A): Amer. International-Terrance Holley 6-2; Max Brown 3-4; J. Williams 3-4; Chargers the edge. Rich Reichert 3-3; Allen Bush 4-1; Akeem McFarlane 2-3; TEAM 4-0; Nathaniel Ricks 4-0; Dan Rodriguez 3-1; W. Onigbanjo 3-1; Nick Abraham 2-2; Nate Thompson 2-2; Devin Young 1-3; Rich Page 1-0; Lawrence Hanson 1-0; Markell Rice 1-0; C.J. Fresia 1-0; Travis Osiecki went 23-for-31 for 219 yards and two touchdowns. Washington-Ellison Cover 0-1; Irving Williams 0-1. New Haven-Robert Hill 2-5; Richard Long 5-1; A. Ramishvili and Kameel Lashley brought in five passes a piece for 55 and 46 yards, 2-4; Moses White 2-4; D. Anderson 4-1; TEAM 4-0; J.D. Chalifoux 3-1; Josh Turner 3-0; respectively. While Washington-Ellison recorded two touchdowns. Victor Jones Brian LaSure 2-1; Cody Wallace 1-2; Raheem Stanley 0-3; Ahmet Basci 2-0; O. Whittington ran for 16 yards, with Josh Smart adding 15 of his own. 0-2; Andrew Nass 1-0; Tyler Parker 0-1; Alex Quinn 0-1; Mike Gomes 0-1; Tom Herd 0-1.

Defensively, the Chargers forced three fumbles – recovering two of them. Th e Un i ve rsity Robert Hill lead New Haven with seven tackles, while Richard Long added six, including five solo.

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2009 Season Game Recaps g er Footb a ll Game 7 Merrimack - 48, New Haven - 20 October 17, 2009 North Andover, Mass. 2010 Co 1:00 p.m.

Score by Quarters 1 2 3 4 score ache s New Haven...... 0 13 0 7 20 record: (3-4,2-4) Merrimack...... 14 20 0 14 48 record: (5-2,4-1)

Scoring Summary: 1st 10:28 MER Chris Laham 39 yd pass from James Suozzo (Pedrom Tand kick), 2-53 0:32...... UNH 0 - MER 7 00:17 MER James Suozzo 4 yd run (Pedrom Tand kick), 6-79 1:57...... UNH 0 - MER 14 2nd 12:18 MER James Suozzo 7 yd run (Pedrom Tand kick), 5-39 1:19...... UNH 0 - MER 21 09:54 uNH kameel Lashley 8 yd pass from Ryan Osiecki (Stephen Ward kick), 7-72 2:17...... UNH 7 - MER 21 2010 Pl a 06:42 MER Anthony Smalls 5 yd run (Pedrom Tand kick), 10-75 3:12...... UNH 7 - MER 28 01:39 MER James Suozzo 1 yd run (Andrew Rebello pass failed), 8-30 3:15...... UNH 7 - MER 34 00:15 uNH sharieff Hall 10 yd pass from Ryan Osiecki (Stephen Ward kick failed), 3-57 1:15...... UNH 13 - MER 34 y e rs 4th 14:04 MER Jeremiah Watts 19 yd pass from James Suozzo (Pedrom Tand kick), 7-54 2:24...... UNH 13 - MER 41 10:41 uNH Chris Ruffin 13 yd pass from Ryan Osiecki (Stephen Ward kick), 8-67 3:14...... UNH 20 - MER 41 07:44 MER Jimon Hill 28 yd run (Pedrom Tand kick), 5-44 2:57...... UNH 20 - MER 48 GAME RECAP: The Warriors scored early and often Saturday. They opening Team Statistics UNH MER by scoring on their second possession on a 2-play 53-yard drive which was FIRST DOWNS...... 18 23 capped by a 39-yard touchdown pass from quarterback James Suozzo to Chris RUSHES-YARDS (NET)...... 27-28 49-274 PASSING YDS (NET)...... 256 209 2010 O utlook Laham. They added the point after to take a 7-0 lead. Passes Att-Comp-Int...... 34-22-2 27-13-1 TOTAL OFFENSE PLAYS-YARDS...... 61-284 76-483 Two possession later, Merrimack took a 14-0 lead off a 4-yard run by Suozzo Fumble Returns-Yards...... 0-0 0-0 with 17 seconds remaining in the second quarter. The run capped a 6-play Punt Returns-Yards...... 0-0 2-8 79-yard drive. Kickoff Returns-Yards...... 8-126 2-23 Interception Returns-Yards...... 1-1 2-8 New Haven’s offense struggled to get started in the opening quarter, going Punts (Number-Avg)...... 7-25.7 2-36.5 Fumbles-Lost...... 0-0 1-0 three-and-out on three different occasions. One UNH drive staled at the Mer- Penalties-Yards...... 3-25 3-47 rimack 32 yardline after 10 plays when the Chargers couldn’t convert on third Possession Time...... 29:47 30:13 down, but they managed to get on the board in the second quarter. Third-Down Conversions...... 5 of 14 6 of 14 Fourth-Down Conversions...... 0 of 1 3 of 5 Merrimack scored another touchdown, before UNH got on the board however. Red-Zone Scores-Chances...... 3-3 5-6 2009 Suozzo scored his third of the game off a 7-yard run which capped a 5-play 39- Sacks By: Number-Yards...... 0-0 4-34

yard drive with 12:18 remaining in the half. Rev i ew RUSHING: New Haven-Josh Smart 15-40; Victor Jones 2-2; Bernard Risco 2-2; Ryan Osiecki 8-minus 16. Merrimack-Anthony Smalls 21-140; James Suozzo 17-81; Jimon The Chargers cut Merrimack’s lead back to 14 points when Kameel Lashley Hill 4-35; Michael Wheeler 4-23; TEAM 3-minus 5. capped a 7-play, 72-yard drive with an 8-yard catch from Ryan Osiecki. Ste- phen Ward added the point after to bring UNH within 21-7. PASSING: New Haven-Ryan Osiecki 22-34-2-256. Merrimack-James Suozzo 13-27-1-209.

Merrimack added two more touchdowns before halftime. A 5-yard rush by RECEIVING: New Haven-Sharieff Hall 8-81; Chris Ruffin 5-96; Josh Smart 4-30;

Anthony Smalls and a 1-yard rush by Suozzo gave the Warriors a 34-7 lead. Jason Thompson 2-30; Kameel Lashley 1-8; Bernard Risco 1-8; Washington-Elli 1-3. History & Rec ords Merrimack-Chris Laham 5-94; Jeremiah Watts 4-61; Patrick Easley 1-25; Anthony Osiecki connected with Sharieff Hall on a 10-yard touchdown pass and catch Smalls 1-14; Michael Wheeler 1-12; Quivari Jackson 1-3. with 15 seconds remaining in the first half. The point after attempt failed and the Chargers were then behind 34-13 at halftime. INTERCEPTIONS: New Haven-Jon Jackson 1-1. Merrimack-Jason Fischer 1-8; Garrett Boyd 1-0. Each team had sustaining drives in the third quarter, but neither could add points to the board. In the fourth quarter, the Warriors added seven points 56 FUMBLES: New Haven-None. Merrimack-James Suozzo 1-0. minutes into the quarter to take a 41-13 lead. SACKS (UA-A): New Haven-None. Merrimack-Tony Johnson 1-2; Jason Fischer 1-0; Michael Wiggins 0-1; Rhandy Audate 0-1. The Chargers answered on their next drive with an 8-play, 67-yard drive capped by a 13-yard touchdown pass from Osiecki to Chris Ruffin. Ward’s kick brought TACKLES (UA-A): New Haven-A. Ramishvili 4-5; Robert Hill 4-5; Mike Gomes 4-5; the Chargers within 21 points at 41-20. Merrimack added a 28-yard touch- Richard Long 3-6; Cody Wallace 1-7; Raheem Stanley 0-6; D. Anderson 4-1; O.

down run late in the fourth to secure the 48-20 victory. Whittington 3-2; Ahmet Basci 1-3; Alex Quinn 1-3; Tom Herd 0-4; Moses White 0-2; Th e Un i ve rsity James Malloy 1-0; TEAM 1-0; C. Ezemma 0-1; Richard Roberts 0-1; Kameel Lashley Osiecki finished with three touchdowns and 256 yards on 22-of-34 passing. He 0-1; Jon Jackson 0-1; Tyler Parker 0-1; Andrew Nass 0-1; Anthony Fils 0-1. Merrimack-Shawn Loiseau 3-10; Shane Brown 2-6; Marc Benjamin 0-7; Jesse Fowler was sacked four times and threw two interceptions. Hall led all receivers with 2-4; Tony Johnson 2-4; Jason Fischer 3-2; Andrew Rebello 3-2; Richard Johnson eight yards, while Ruffin led the UNH receivers with 96 yards. The Chargers’ 3-1; Garrett Boyd 2-2; Michael Wheeler 1-3; Michael Wiggins 0-4; Nick DesJardins rushing attack mustered just 28 yards in the game. 0-3; Rhandy Audate 1-1; John O’Leary 1-1; Michael Jones 1-1; Chris Laham 1-0; Pat McGrath 0-1; Justin Marsan 0-1; Bernard Cooper 0-1.

UNIVERSITY OF NEW HAVEN • 2010 Charger Football 63 Game Recaps a ll Footb 2009 Season g er Game 8

Cha r New Haven - 49, Pace - 27 October 24, 2009 West Haven, Conn. 1:00 p.m. s ache Score by Quarters 1 2 3 4 score Pace...... 7 12 0 8 27 record: (0-8,0-6) New Haven...... 7 14 7 21 49 record: (4-4,3-4) 2010 Co 2010 Scoring Summary: 1st 05:12 PAC Patrick Lupfer 24 yd pass from Eric Ortega (Trevor Tanifum kick), 1-24 0:13, PAC 7 - UNH 0 00:44 uNH Josh Smart 7 yd run (Stephen Ward kick), 8-65 4:22, PAC 7 - UNH 7 2nd 11:48 PAC Patrick Lupfer 11 yd pass from Joe Romanick (Trevor Tanifum kick blockd), 10-50 3:48, PAC 13 - UNH 7 11:37 uNH sharieff Hall 75 yd kickoff return (Stephen Ward kick), , PAC 13 - UNH 14 05:30 PAC Eric Ortega 46 yd pass from Joe Romanick (Joe Romanick pass failed), 1-46 0:11, PAC 19 - UNH 14 y e rs 01:11 uNH Washington-Elli 26 yd pass from Ryan Osiecki (Stephen Ward kick), 9-46 4:11, PAC 19 - UNH 21 3rd 09:02 uNH Washington-Elli 19 yd pass from Ryan Osiecki (Stephen Ward kick), 6-54 4:02, PAC 19 - UNH 28 4th 12:06 uNH kameel Lashley 12 yd pass from Brice DeRosa (Stephen Ward kick), 4-13 2:21, PAC 19 - UNH 35 07:43 uNH sharieff Hall 30 yd pass from Ryan Osiecki (Stephen Ward kick), 9-48 2:47, PAC 19 - UNH 42 2010 Pl a 2010 07:11 uNH tom Herd 34 yd fumble recovery (Stephen Ward kick), , PAC 19 - UNH 49 03:40 PAC kyle Curran 3 yd run (Eric Ortega pass from Joe Romanick), 9-59 3:23, PAC 27 - UNH 49 GAME RECAP: The Chargers started the opening drive by going three-and-out, Team Statistics PAC uNH but the Chargers punt on forth down went off a Pace player and the Charger FIRST DOWNS...... 19 17 were able to recover for a fresh set of downs on the Pace 33-yard line. Ten RUSHES-YARDS (NET)...... 31-56 32-81 plays later the drive staled when UNH could not convert on fourth-and-17 from PASSING YDS (NET)...... 264 234 the Pace 21-yard line. After the Charger defense forced a Setters three-and- Passes Att-Comp-Int...... 37-19-0 35-22-0 out, The Chargers started their third drive on their own 20-yard line. Three TOTAL OFFENSE PLAYS-YARDS...... 68-320 67-315 plays later, quarterback Ryan Osiecki and running back Josh Smart had trouble Fumble Returns-Yards...... 0-0 1-34 exchanging the fumble was eventually recovered by the Setters. Punt Returns-Yards...... 1--2 2-29 Kickoff Returns-Yards...... 8-127 5-155

2010 O utlook 2010 Interception Returns-Yards...... 0-0 0-0 On the next play, Pace went 24 yards for a touchdown. With a successful point Punts (Number-Avg)...... 2-43.5 2-41.0 after, Pace took a 7-0 lead. Five Osiecki passes and three Smart carries took Fumbles-Lost...... 5-3 4-2 the Charger on an 8-play, 65-yard drive which was capped by a 7-yard touch- Penalties-Yards...... 5-45 8-92 down run by Smart with 44-seconds remaining in the first quarter. Possession Time...... 27:18 32:42 Third-Down Conversions...... 7 of 14 4 of 14 Nine plays into the second quarter, Pace added six points off its second Fourth-Down Conversions...... 1 of 4 4 of 6 touchdown of the game, the point after failed as the Setters took a 13-7 lead. Red-Zone Scores-Chances...... 2-3 3-5 On the ensuing kickoff, New Haven’s Sharieff Hall returned his second kickoff Sacks By: Number-Yards...... 2-32 3-29 of the season for a touchdown. The 75-yard return and point after gave UNH a Rev i ew 14-13 lead with 11:37 left in the second quarter. Pace regained the lead later RUSHING: Pace-Joe Romanick 13-40; J. Washington 11-40; Eric Ortega 1-minus 7; in the second quarter when they recovered a New Haven fumble at the UNH Kyle Curran 6-minus 17. New Haven-Josh Smart 14-50; Andrew Nass 6-23; Victor

2009 46-yard line. In their third 20+ yard pass of the half, Pace took a 19-14 lead Jones 4-17; Bernard Risco 1-5; Sharieff Hall 1-minus 2; Ryan Osiecki 6-minus 12. off a 46-yard pass and catch one play later. UNH stated the drive following the Pace score and took the ball 46 yards in nine plays. Osiecki capped the drive PASSING: Pace-Joe Romanick 17-35-0-239; Cody Childs 1-1-0-1; Eric Ortega with a 26-yard touchdown pass to Demetrius Washington-Ellison with 1:11 left 1-1-0-24. New Haven-Ryan Osiecki 21-34-0-222; Brice DeRosa 1-1-0-12. in the half. RECEIVING: Pace-Eric Ortega 4-83; Andrew Kulak 3-69; Patrick Lupfer 3-58; Kyle After forcing Pace to go three-and-out in the opening drive of the second half, Curran 3-21; Justin Polanis 2-18; J. Washington 2-4; Raymond Capo 1-10; Jadiel New Haven added seven more points on their opening 6-play, 54-yard drive of Javier 1-1. New Haven-Washington-Elli 6-97; Sharieff Hall 5-38; Josh Smart 4-41; the second half. Osiecki and Washington-Ellison connected for the second time Jason Thompson 2-17; Brandon Ruberti 2-15; Chris Ruffin 2-14; Kameel Lashley from 19-yards out to give UNH a 28-19 lead. 1-12. INTERCEPTIONS: Pace-None. New Haven-None. The Setters ensuring drive went 58-yards on 14 plays, but their field goal at- tempt went wide right with 2:31 remaining in the third quarter. After punting at FUMBLES: Pace-Kyle Curran 2-1; Joe Romanick 2-1; TEAM 1-1. New Haven-Ryan the conclusion of that drive, the Chargers regained possession after just one Osiecki 2-1; Sharieff Hall 1-0; Brandon Ruberti 1-1. & Rec ords History Pace play. Richard Long forced the fumble and Jon Jackson recovered to give the Chargers the ball back at the Pace 13-yard line. SACKS (UA-A): Pace-Marvin Taylor 1-0; P. Finnegan 1-0. New Haven-Robert Hill 1-0; Tom Herd 1-0; TEAM 1-0. Four plays later, Osiecki connected with Josh Smart for a 12-yard pass and catch, which brought his season completions total to 210, breaking the previ- TACKLES (UA-A): Pace-Marvin Taylor 5-3; Jonfrey Sanchez 5-3; Ricky McCollum 5-2; ous record which was held by Jay McLucas (1990). The next pass went incom- Greg Brain 4-2; David Lopez 3-2; Andrew Lipski 3-1; Yves Delpeche 3-1; T. plete and New Haven lined up for a 29-yard field goal, but holder and backup Zimmerman 2-1; Mike LaMonica 1-2; TEAM 2-0; Max Katzner 1-1; T. Countryman 1-0; quarterback Brice DeRosa took the snap and looked down the field where he Shkelzen Gecaj 1-0; P. Finnegan 1-0; Kyle Curran 1-0; Vincent Romano 0-1; Joe found Kameel Lashley in the gold end zone at DellaCamera Stadium. Ward Graboff 0-1; Joseph Fasano 0-1; Andrew Kulak 0-1; Albert Walden 0-1; Justin Enos once against connected on the point after to give UNH a 35-19 lead. 0-1. New Haven-Moses White 8-2; D. Anderson 5-2; Richard Long 3-3; Tom Herd 3-3; Josh Turner 3-2; Raheem Stanley 2-2; Mike Gomes 2-1; Robert Hill 1-2; Brian Th e Un i ve rsity UNH added two more in the final quarter, a 30-yard pass from Osiecki to Hall LaSure 2-0; Driesse-Darden 2-0; A. Ramishvili 2-0; TEAM 2-0; Alex Quinn 1-1; and a 34-yard fumble recovery and score by linebacker Tom Herd, to give the Anthony Fils 1-1; Ahmet Basci 1-1; Cody Wallace 0-2; Kameel Lashley 1-0; Jon Chargers a 49-19 lead with 7:11 left in the fourth quarter. Jackson 0-1; Kervin Edouard 0-1. 64 1997 National Finalist • Four NCAA Appearances Cha r

2009 Season Game Recaps g er Footb a ll Game 9 New Haven - 47, Saint Anselm - 43 October 31, 2009 Mancherster, N.H. 2010 Co 12:00 p.m.

Score by Quarters 1 2 3 4 score ache s New Haven...... 7 13 7 20 47 record: (5-4,4-4) Saint Anselm...... 14 16 0 13 43 record: (2-7,1-6)

Scoring Summary: 1st 11:57 stA treavor Jeanson 11 yd run (Zack McCabe kick), 7-46 1:56, UNH 0 - STA 7 06:08 stA Marcel Bouie 20 yd pass from Michael Pierce (Zack McCabe kick), 9-80 3:53, UNH 0 - STA 14 01:39 uNH Josh Smart 80 yd run (Stephen Ward kick), 1-80 0:16, UNH 7 - STA 14 2nd 13:26 stA Zack McCabe 30 yd field goal, 12-55 3:05, UNH 7 - STA 17 2010 Pl a 11:30 uNH Victor Jones 2 yd run (Stephen Ward kick), 5-39 1:47, UNH 14 - STA 17 06:51 stA treavor Jeanson 2 yd run (Zack McCabe kick failed), 3-61 0:53, UNH 14 - STA 23 04:48 uNH Washington-Elli 10 yd pass from Ryan Osiecki (Stephen Ward kick failed), 5-47 1:53, UNH 20 - STA 23 y e rs 00:19 stA Joe Robichaud 6 yd pass from Michael Pierce (Zack McCabe kick), 10-87 2:04, UNH 20 - STA 30 3rd 11:34 uNH sharieff Hall 43 yd pass from Ryan Osiecki (Stephen Ward kick), 4-54 2:01, UNH 27 - STA 30 4th 14:01 stA Marc Wilson 4 yd pass from Michael Pierce (Zack McCabe kick failed), 11-87 3:10, UNH 27 - STA 36 13:40 uNH Jason Thompson 54 yd pass from Ryan Osiecki (Stephen Ward kick), 1-54 0:12, UNH 34 - STA 36 09:31 stA Marc Wilson 3 yd run (Zack McCabe kick), 12-60 4:02, UNH 34 - STA 43 05:13 uNH sharieff Hall 12 yd pass from Ryan Osiecki (Stephen Ward kick), 10-60 4:10, UNH 41 - STA 43

01:13 uNH kameel Lashley 32 yd pass from Ryan Osiecki (Josh Smart rush failed), 8-80 2:20, UNH 47 - STA 43 2010 O utlook GAME RECAP: After giving up more than 500 yards of total offense through most of the Team Statistics UNH stA first four quarters, the UNH defense buckled down when it counted and stopped St. An- FIRST DOWNS...... 20 33 selm on its final two possessions of the game. Trailing 43-41, the two stops gave the UNH RUSHES-YARDS (NET)...... 27-176 31-120 offense an opportunity to take the lead. The Chargers capitalized, with an 8-play, 80-yard PASSING YDS (NET)...... 362 397 drive which was capped by a fourth-down 32-yard touchdown pass and catch from Ryan Passes Att-Comp-Int...... 41-25-0 63-37-1 Osiecki to Kameel Lashley with 1:13 left on the clock. The score gave New Haven a 47-43 TOTAL OFFENSE PLAYS-YARDS...... 68-538 94-517 lead, their first and only lead of the entire game. Fumble Returns-Yards...... 0-0 0-0 The Chargers trailed early in Saturday’s game, allowing St. Anselm to open a 14-0 lead Punt Returns-Yards...... 3-21 2-12 after its first two drives. The Chargers first three drives all ended in punts, while they Kickoff Returns-Yards...... 8-169 8-131 finally got on the scoreboard at the end of the first quarter. Freshman Josh Smart narrowly Interception Returns-Yards...... 1-8 0-0 missed breaking big runs earlier in the quarter, but did miss a huge hole on the first play Punts (Number-Avg)...... 6-29.2 6-33.5 of New Haven’s third drive. He found a hole off the left side of the Chargers’ offensive line Fumbles-Lost...... 1-0 0-0 and scampered 80 yards for a touchdown on the first play of New Haven’s fourth drive. Penalties-Yards...... 14-145 9-87 2009 The one play and point after brought UNH within seven points at 14-7. Possession Time...... 27:53 32:07 Third-Down Conversions...... 4 of 13 14 of 22 The Hawks immediate answered with a long 12-play, 55-yard drive which ended in a 30- Rev i ew yard field goal with 13:36 left in the second quarter. Lashley took the ensuing kickoff 45 Fourth-Down Conversions...... 2 of 3 0 of 1 yards to the St. Anselm 39-yard line, setting up a short field for the Chargers’ offense. Five Red-Zone Scores-Chances...... 3-4 7-7 plays later, Victor Jones hammered away a 2-yard touchdown run. Stephen Ward’s point Sacks By: Number-Yards...... 2-14 2-18 after was good, cutting the Hawks’ lead to 17-14. RUSHING: New Haven-Josh Smart 18-151; Ryan Osiecki 5-20; Bernard Risco 1-5; After two punts on the next two possession, the Hawks got a drive start at their own 39- Victor Jones 1-2; TEAM 2-minus 2. Saint Anselm-Michael Pierce 14-64; Treavor yard line. Two passes and a Charger pass interference call, St. Anselm took a 23-14 lead Jeanson 10-46; Marc Wilson 6-9; Joe Tran 1-1. off a 2-yard run. The point after failed. History & Rec ords However, the Chargers answered on their next drive. Mixing up three Osiecki completions PASSING: New Haven-Ryan Osiecki 25-40-0-362; Bernard Risco 0-1-0-0. Saint and two Josh Smart runs, UNH went 47-yards in five plays and once again cut into the St. Anselm-Michael Pierce 37-63-1-397. Anselm lead with a 10-yard touchdown pass from Osiecki to Demetrius Washington-Ellison with 4:48 left in the first half. Ward’s kick failed and UNH then trailed 23-20. RECEIVING: New Haven-Sharieff Hall 8-140; Washington-Elli 7-53; Jason Thompson 5-90; Chris Ruffin 2-14; Kameel Lashley 1-32; Brandon Ruberti 1-26; Josh Smart The Hawks were the last to score before halftime, with a 10-play, 87-yard drive they took a 1-7. Saint Anselm-Marc Wilson 13-89; Joe Robichaud 9-131; Marcel Bouie 8-76; 30-20 lead with 19-seconds left in the opening half. Craig Dennis 6-90; Treavor Jeanson 1-11. The Charger defense came alive on the opening drive of the second half when Desmond Anderson picked off a Michael Pierce pass to end the Hawks’ opening drive of the second INTERCEPTIONS: New Haven-D. Anderson 1-8. Saint Anselm-None. half. The Chargers took the opportunity and went 54-yards on four plays, including a 43- yard touchdown pass from Osiecki to Sharieff Hall over the middle. Ward’s kick brought FUMBLES: New Haven-Ryan Osiecki 1-0. Saint Anselm-None. UNH back within three points at 30-27. SACKS (UA-A): New Haven-Tom Herd 1-0; C. Ezemma 1-0. Saint Anselm-Moses Acloque The Hawks took their opening drive of the fourth quarter in for a touchdown and took a 0-1; Mike Hobbs 1-0; Mark Colantonio 0-1. Th e Un i ve rsity 36-27 lead after missing the extra point. New Haven then went on a scoring spree, tallying three touchdowns on its final three drives of the game. The scoring started with a 54-yard TACKLES (UA-A): New Haven-Moses White 6-6; Tom Herd 6-2; D. Anderson 4-3; Brian touchdown from Osiecki to Jason Thompson with 13:40 remaining. Ward’s kick was good LaSure 3-4; J.D. Chalifoux 5-1; Josh Turner 3-3; Raheem Stanley 1-5; Jon Jackson and the Chargers trailed 36-34. 3-1; C. Ezemma 3-1; Mike Gomes 2-2; Robert Hill 1-3; Tyler Parker 2-1; Bernard Risco 2-1; Richard Long 2-0; Josh Smith 1-1; Cody Wallace 1-1; Alex Quinn 1-1; The Hawks answered with a 12-play, 60-yard touchdown drive, but UNH immediate Driesse-Darden 1-0; Lenroy Neysmith 1-0; O. Whittington 0-1; Kameel Lashley 0-1; answered with a 10-play 60-yard touchdown drive of its own. The Chargers’ drive was led Anthony Fils 0-1; Saladin Hasan 0-1; Angelo Cupo 0-1; Andrew Nass 0-1. Saint four receptions by Washington-Ellison and capped by a 12-yard touchdown pass from Anselm-Dan Bohenek 10-3; Kevin Flynn 5-4; Ethan Sylvain 5-3; Mark Colantonio Osiecki to Hall. Ward’s point after was good once again and the Chargers found them- 3-4; Chris Bent 2-3; Mike Hobbs 3-1; Matt Gordon 2-2; Moses Acloque 1-3; Jordan selves down 43-41 with 5:13 remaining. Colas 1-2; Thomas Bolio 0-2; Mike D’Angelo 1-0; J. Alexander 1-0; Joe Robichaud 1-0; Ryan Fritch 0-1; Treavor Jeanson 0-1; Kyle Hayes 0-1. UNIVERSITY OF NEW HAVEN • 2010 Charger Football 65 Game Recaps a ll Footb 2009 Season g er Game 10

Cha r Ohio Dominican - 42, New Haven - 13 November 7, 2009 West Haven, Conn. 12:00 p.m. s ache Score by Quarters 1 2 3 4 score Ohio Dominican...... 7 21 7 7 42 record: (7-2) New Haven...... 0 7 0 6 13 record: (5-5) 2010 Co 2010 Scoring Summary: 1st 03:36 odu A. Wallace 5 yd run (C. Vortkamp kick), 11-86 3:27...... ODU 7 - UNH 0 2nd 14:17 odu t. Purcell 1 yd run (C. Vortkamp kick), 7-45 3:18...... ODU 14 - UNH 0 09:33 uNH Washington-Elli 29 yd pass from Ryan Osiecki (Stephen Ward kick), 9-61 4:36...... ODU 14 - UNH 7 03:46 odu t. Purcell 3 yd run (C. Vortkamp kick), 12-54 5:37...... ODU 21 - UNH 7 00:30 odu M. Noffsinger 9 yd run (C. Vortkamp kick), 8-73 1:41...... ODU 28 - UNH 7 y e rs 3rd 05:07 odu C. Haywood 10 yd run (C. Vortkamp kick), 5-44 1:44...... ODU 35 - UNH 7 4th 05:29 odu b. Griffin 2 yd run (C. Vortkamp kick), 11-90 4:23...... ODU 42 - UNH 7 04:48 uNH bernard Risco 43 yd pass from Ryan Osiecki (Stephen Ward kick failed), 3-68 0:33...... ODU 42 - UNH 13

2010 Pl a 2010 GAME RECAP: In the final game of 2009, the University of New Haven football Team Statistics odu uNH team was unable to stop Ohio Dominican University, falling 42-13. The Char- FIRST DOWNS...... 30 12 gers end the season 5-5 overall and 4-4 in the Northeast-10 Conference, while RUSHES-YARDS (NET)...... 43-249 20-32 PASSING YDS (NET)...... 307 198 the Panthers now stand at 7-2 overall. Passes Att-Comp-Int...... 42-28-1 37-18-1 TOTAL OFFENSE PLAYS-YARDS...... 85-556 57-230 After the Chargers opened the game with three consecutive three-and-olds, Fumble Returns-Yards...... 0-0 0-0 the Panthers got on the scoreboard first with an 11-play, 86-yard touchdown Punt Returns-Yards...... 1-0 2-2 drive with 3:27 left in the first quarter. Those seven points would be the only Kickoff Returns-Yards...... 3-51 8-209 points scored in the first quarter, but after another UNH three-and-out, Ohio Interception Returns-Yards...... 1-0 1--2 Dominican was in the middle of a drive as the second quarter began. Punts (Number-Avg)...... 3-49.3 8-30.9 Fumbles-Lost...... 1-1 1-1 Penalties-Yards...... 8-55 4-20 2010 O utlook 2010 Just three plays into the second quarter, the Panthers improved their lead Possession Time...... 34:29 25:31 to 14-0 off a 1-yard touchdown run with 14:17 left in the second quarter. Third-Down Conversions...... 5 of 11 4 of 15 The Chargers next drive proved to be one of just two scoring drives for the Fourth-Down Conversions...... 2 of 2 1 of 2 Chargers. With 9:33 left in the half, quarterback Ryan Osiecki connected with Red-Zone Scores-Chances...... 6-7 0-1 Demetrius Washington-Ellison from 29-yards out to bring the Chargers within Sacks By: Number-Yards...... 4-41 2-11 seven points at 14-7. RUSHING: Ohio Dominican-M. Nichols 11-70; T. Purcell 6-57; A. Wallace 7-42; M. Noffsinger 6-37; J. Fudge 2-20; C. Haywood 1-10; J. McCurdy 1-8; B. Griffin 6-6; The Ohio Dominican offense answered and the Chargers offense continued J. Herron 1-1; Team 2-minus 2. New Haven-Ryan Osiecki 13-17; Josh Smart 5-8;

Rev i ew to struggle late in the first half as the Panthers put up another 14 points. ODU Sharieff Hall 1-4; Victor Jones 1-3. mounted a 12-play, 54-yard touchdown drive with 3:46 left in the half and eventually took a 28-7 lead off an 8-play, 73-yard drive with 30-seconds left in PASSING: Ohio Dominican-B. Griffin 28-42-1-307. New Haven-Ryan Osiecki 2009 the half. 18-37-1-198.

RECEIVING: Ohio Dominican-B. Robinson 7-66; K. Reichelderfe 6-94; J. Campbell The Panthers added another 14 points in the second half before the Char- 4-57; T. Purcell 4-56; B. Vollmer 2-17; J. Herron 2-11; A. Wallace 1-3; M. gers put another six on the board with 33-second remaining. The drive went Noffsinger 1-2; M. Nichols 1-1. New Haven-Kameel Lashley 4-45; Washington-Elli 68-yards on three plays and concluded with a 43-yard pass and catch from 4-44; Sharieff Hall 3-22; Josh Smart 3-2; Bernard Risco 2-68; Jason Thompson Osiecki to Bernard Risco. 1-12; Chris Ruffin 1-5.

Offensively, the Chargers totaled just 230 total yards and 12 first downs. They INTERCEPTIONS: Ohio Dominican-J. McCurdy 1-0. New Haven-Mike Gomes 1-minus 2. had only 32-yards rushing and threw for a season-low 198 yards. Osiecki FUMBLES: Ohio Dominican-J. Campbell 1-1. New Haven-Mike Gomes 1-1. finished his sophomore campaign with two touchdowns and one interception on 18-of-37 passing. He struggled to keep away from the pressure most of the SACKS (UA-A): Ohio Dominican-J. Campbell 1-1. New Haven-Mike Gomes 1-1. afternoon and was sacked four times. The Seymour native also led the team

& Rec ords History with 17 net rushing yards. TACKLES (UA-A): Ohio Dominican-J. Werling 4-1; S. Witherspoon 3-2; T. Hanks 4-0; J. McCurdy 3-1; M. Jabbie 3-0; R. Newell 3-0; K. Guthrie 2-1; J. Richter 1-2; B. The Panthers offense seemed to run on all cylinders most of the afternoon, Patterson 2-0; Carl Genephat 2-0; E. Hardy 2-0; M. Davis 2-0; C. Haywood 1-0; F. racking up 556 yards of total offense. The Panthers threw for 307 yards and Reeves 1-0; J. Kuhn 1-0; A. Hathaway 1-0; T. Weisent 1-0; E. Kovach 1-0; A. Wallace 1-0; K. Reichelderfe 1-0; K. Cort 1-0; M. Markakis 1-0; N. Powell 0-1. ran for 249 yards. Quarterback Bill Griffin threw no touchdowns and one inter- New Haven-D. Anderson 10-5; Brian LaSure 4-5; Mike Gomes 4-4; Tom Herd 4-2; Cody ception on 28-of-42 passing. He was sacked twice. A hand full of receivers and Wallace 4-1; Moses White 2-3; Raheem Stanley 3-1; Josh Turner 2-2; Richard Long running backs all had significant statistics. 2-2; Jon Jackson 1-2; A. Ramishvili 1-2; Ahmet Basci 2-0; C. Ezemma 2-0; Tyler Parker 2-0; J.D. Chalifoux 1-1; Robert Hill 0-2; Louis Merced 1-0; TEAM 1-0; O. The Chargers conclude their first season since 2003 with a even record at Whittington 1-0; Tyler Caruso 1-0; Richard Roberts 0-1; Anthony Fils 0-1. 5-5 overall. They finished right in the middle of the Northeast-10 with a 4-4 Th e Un i ve rsity conference record and return all 22-players who started Saturday’s game next season.

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History & Footb a ll Records 2010 Co ache s 2010 Pl a y e rs 2010 O utlook 2009 Rev i ew History & Rec ords Th e Un i ve rsity

UNIVERSITY OF NEW HAVEN • 2010 Charger Football 67 Leaders a ll Footb Year-by-Year Passing Receiving Year Player att.-Comp. Pct. Yds. TD Int. Year Player Rec. Yds TD g er 2009 ryan Osiecki 411-254 .618 2825 23 9 2009 sharieff Hall 73 809 8 2003 Joe DiMeglio 271-135 .498 1606 9 11 2003 Joe Tarasiewicz 40 379 0

Cha r 2002 rob D’innocenzio 335-193 .576 2180 17 12 2002 Matt Marcks 66 919 7 2001 rob D’Innocenzio 175-86 .491 1252 8 7 2001 Matt Marcks 33 619 5 2000 Jason Barnett 286-141 .493 2096 28 15 2000 ketric Barnes 38 633 7 1999 Jason Barnett 340-167 .491 2614 25 12 1999 Elvert Eden 62 1006 7 1998 Jason Barnett 316-160 .506 1874 18 14 1998 Adam Roman 42 540 8 1997 Cazzie Kosciolek 271-162 .598 2327 23 6 1997 Adam Roman 53 726 5

s ache 1996 Jesse Showerda 300-180 .600 2625 31 3 1996 tyrone Seabrooks 76 1113 16 1995 Jesse Showerda 328-195 .595 2098 22 11 1995 bobby Barnette 59 582 4 1994 James Weir 277-169 .610 2313 17 14 1994 Max Joyner-Brown 49 701 6 1993 James Weir 266-161 .605 2336 31 1 1993 tony Willis 71 1074 11

2010 Co 2010 1992 ken Suhl 239-148 .619 2336 26 5 1992 tony Willis 51 1030 10 1991 ken Suhl 250-139 .556 1775 17 16 1991 tony Willis 59 986 12 1990 Jay McLucas 402-209 .520 3114 23 18 1990 Pierre Fils 63 1121 11 1989 Jay McLucas 297-161 .542 2025 14 12 1989 Pierre Fils 38 693 5 1988 Mike Horton 340-168 .494 2268 15 13 1988 bob Wietecha 46 654 1 1987 Mike Horton 294-139 .473 1902 11 17 1987 ron Conyers 38 446 1 1986 Mike Horton 361-200 .554 2607 17 15 1986 greg Ortman 62 800 6 y e rs 1985 Paul Kelly 249-136 .546 1694 16 15 1985 greg Ortman 46 605 5 1984 Paul Kelly 185-106 .573 1463 7 18 1984 ralph Pacifico 32 695 6 1983 Paul Kelly 155-93 .600 1443 6 16 1983 ralph Pacifico 27 527 3 1982 Mark Giordani 120-48 .400 653 5 9 1982 ralph Pacifico 26 401 4 2010 Pl a 2010 1981 Matt Ready 314-149 .475 2164 16 20 1981 bruce Barrett 48 759 8 1980 Walt Melfi 163-76 .466 1115 12 13 1980 bruce Barrett 35 585 5 1979 not available 1979 not available 1978 brian O’Keefe 134-58 .432 897 4 9 1978 dave Hernandez 18 327 1 1977 Walt Melfi 67-30 .447 515 3 8 1977 Pat Morelli 12 294 2 1976 Mike Whalen 45-9 .200 175 0 9 1976 gerry Kopazna 5 76 0 1975 Ed Pikor 122-50 .410 603 0 10 1975 Vin Tozzi 13 118 0 1974 Jim Menge 72-32 .444 293 0 9 1974 Jim Martone 21 225 0 1973 Jim Menge 111-27 .243 202 0 17 1973 Vin Tozzi 6 49 0

Rushing 2010 O utlook 2010 Year Player Att. Yds TD 2009 Josh Smart 69 278 2 2003 darren Haynes 77 514 4 2002 Maikel Mehu 94 474 3 2001 dawud Hanif 121 620 4 2000 dawud Hanif 136 844 3 1999 Corey Jones 164 892 5 1998 Corey Jones 187 857 5 Rev i ew 1997 don Highsmith 185 1057 13 1996 don Highsmith 200 851 3

2009 1995 ron Jenkins 182 854 3 1994 roger Graham 278 1607 17 1993 roger Graham 182 1687 19 1992 roger Graham 200 1717 22 1991 roger Graham 161 942 8 1990 A.J. Livingston 157 793 16 1989 dana Burgo 129 515 6 1988 Weaver Williams 105 501 4 1987 keith McCoy 98 461 1 1986 Charles Hill 51 157 1 1985 bill Gambardella 171 832 6 1984 Mike Murphy 81 310 2 1983 bill Gambardella 131 634 4 & Rec ords History 1982 bill Clancy 137 669 8 1981 Fred DiRenzo 119 498 1 1980 tony Major 112 563 5 1979 not available 1978 tony Major 139 504 3 1977 bob Currie 71 319 0 1976 brian Rickert 89 449 5 Freshman Josh Smart led the Chargers in 2009 with 278 total 1975 Mark Francoeur 176 657 6 rushing yards. He tallied two rushing touchdowns along with 33 1974 bob Holtz 93 273 2 catches for 229 yards. Also with his offensive duties, Smart re- turned punts and kickoffs for over 500 total yards. Through-

Th e Un i ve rsity 1973 benny Mondrone 62 162 0 out the season, Smart totaled 836 all purpose yards.

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Year-by-Year Leaders g er

All-Purpose Yards Tackles Footb a ll Year Player Rush Rec Ret Tot Year Player Solo asst. Tot. 2009 sharieff Hall 21 809 792 1622 2009 desmond Anderson 45 19 64 2003 darren Haynes 514 142 42 698 2003 sarth Benoit 56 30 86 2002 Matt Marcks 0 919 116 1035 2002 Alston Sajery 33 22 55 2001 Matt Marcks 3 619 239 861 2001 idris Price 54 26 80 2000 ketric Barnes 45 633 751 1329 2000 idris Price 54 22 76 1999 ketric Barnes 3 801 750 1554 1999 steve Cedor 54 38 92 1998 Adam Roman -4 540 619 1155 1998 steve Cedor 66 45 111 2010 Co 1997 Adam Roman 4 726 583 1313 1997 lidz Eugene 61 25 86 1996 t. Seabrooks 0 1113 0 1113 1996 shane McNeeley 71 37 108

1995 bobby Barnette 13 582 405 1000 1995 scott Riggs 61 33 94 ache s 1994 roger Graham 1607 197 333 2137 1994 george Porcha 53 54 107 1993 roger Graham 1687 116 516 2319 1993 george Byrd 51 21 72 1992 roger Graham 1717 47 8 1772 1992 george Byrd 44 39 83 1991 John Raba 463 361 650 1474 1991 brad Pyne 47 33 80 1990 Pierre Fils 6 1121 514 1641 1990 keith Stamp 25 40 65 1989 Pierre Fils 0 693 356 1049 1989 tyrone Barnett 43 36 79 1988 Pierre Fils 0 340 438 778 1988 tyrone Barnett 45 41 86 1987 ron Conyers 212 446 189 847 1987 Erik Lesinski 76 58 134 2010 Pl a 1986 greg Ortman 17 800 53 870 1986 Erik Lesinski 88 36 124 1985 b.Gambardella 832 116 0 948 1985 Mike Murphy 50 30 80 1984 ralph Pacifico 16 695 35 746 1984 rick Racioppi 57 54 111 1983 greg Ortman 278 195 409 882 1983 rick Racioppi 47 53 100 y e rs 1982 bill Clancy 669 59 0 728 John Alosky 29 71 100 1981 bruce Barrett 13 759 0 772 1982 rick Racioppi 74 49 123 1980 Mark Giordani 539 236 0 775 Tackles Not Available Before 1982 Season 1979 not available 1978 tony Major 504 32 0 536 1977 bob Currie 319 5 0 324 2010 O utlook 1976 brian Rickert 449 38 22 509 1975 M. Francoeur 657 71 0 728 1974 Jim Martone 4 225 315 544 1973 l. Galbicsek 103 36 381 519

Scoring Year Player TD 2 pt PAT FG Pts. 2009 sharieff Hall 10 0 0 0 60 2003 Joe DiMeglio 9 0 0 0 54 2002 Matt Marcks 7 0 0 0 42 2001 Pete Dodosh 0 0 19-27 7-19 40 2000 Pete Dodosh 0 0 37 6 55 2009 1999 ketric Barnes 9 0 0 0 54

1998 Adam Roman 10 0 0 0 60 Rev i ew 1997 don Highsmith 15 0 0 0 90 1996 tyrone Seabrooks 16 1 0 0 98 1995 gene Adair 0 0 35 8 59 1994 roger Graham 17 2 0 0 106 1993 roger Graham 23 0 0 0 138 1992 roger Graham 22 0 0 0 132 1991 tony Willis 12 0 0 0 72 History & Rec ords 1990 A.J. Livingston 17 0 0 0 102 1989 Charlie Hill 15 0 0 0 90 1988 Weaver Williams 8 0 0 0 48 1987 ron Conyers 15 0 0 0 90 1986 tom Holmes 0 0 28 8 52 1985 bill Gambardella 6 0 0 0 36 1984 tom Holmes 0 0 20 6 38 1983 bill Gambardella 4 0 0 0 24 1982 bill Clancy 9 2 0 0 58 1981 bruce Barrett 8 0 0 0 48 1980 Mark Giordani 6 0 0 0 36 1979 not available Th e Un i ve rsity 1978 Mike Bouwman 0 0 11 7 32 1977 Pat Morelli 2 0 0 0 12 gerry Kopazna 2 0 0 0 12 Freshman Desmond Anderson led the Charger defense in 1976 brian Rickert 5 0 0 0 30 2009 with 64 total tackles. He tallied 45 solo stops and 19 1975 Mark Francoeur 6 0 0 0 36 assists. Anderson also tallied 1.5 tackles-for-loss, two intercep- tions, six pass break-ups. The freshman also served as one 1974 bob Holtz 2 2 0 0 14 of the team captain’s in 2009. 1973 lenny Galbicsek 2 0 0 0 12

UNIVERSITY OF NEW HAVEN • 2010 Charger Football 69 Results a ll Footb Year-by-Year 1973 (0-8) (Divison III) Plymouth State...... T...... 13-13 at Trenton State...... L...... 0-24 at Nichols State...... W...... 23-17

g er Year-by-Year at Nichols State...... L...... 0-21 Curry College...... W...... 32-0 at Hartford...... L...... 14-17 Boston State...... W...... 27-14 at Curry College...... L...... 6-27 Mass. Maritime...... W...... 20-7

Cha r Coaching Records Mass. Maritime ...... L...... 8-13 Univ. of Lowell...... L...... 10-20 UNH OPP at Marist...... L...... 0-27 Western Conn...... L...... 0-41 1981 (4-4-2) Year Record Pts Pts Coach at Maine Maritime...... L...... 0-51 at Univ. of Lowell...... W...... 25-7 1973 (DIII)...0-8-0 28 230...... Joe McHugh Edinboro State...... L...... 19-51 1974...... 0-9-0 38 286...... Joe McHugh 1974 (0-9) Ramapo...... L...... 15-30 1975...... 2-7-0 77 212...... Joe McHugh Bridgewater State...... L...... 0-10 at New York Tech...... T...... 19-19 s ache 1976...... 1-8-0 81 146...... Tom Bell Curry College...... L...... 0-14 Kean College...... W...... 30-26 1977...... 3-6-0 88 211...... Tom Bell at Mass. Maritime...... L...... 0-21 at Univ. of D.C...... W...... 15-7 Plymouth State...... L...... 0-29 Springfield ...... L...... 15-41 1978...... 6-3-0 118 88...... Tom Bell Maine Maritime...... L...... 12-18 at Southern Conn...... T...... 28-28 2010 Co 2010 1979...... 8-0-1 232 118...... Tom Bell at Framingham St...... L...... 12-20 at Coast Guard...... W...... 24-14 1980...... 6-3-1 231 135...... Tom Bell at Western Conn...... L...... 8-20 Albany State...... L...... 6-36 1981...... 4-4-2 196 254...... Tom Bell Nichols State...... L...... 0-49 1982 (DII)....4-6-0 139 255...... Tom Bell Boston State...... L...... 6-35 1982 (4-6) (Division II) 1983...... 2-8-0 112 210...... Larry McElreavy Southern Conn...... L...... 7-43 1984...... 5-5-0 170 231...... Larry McElreavy 1975 (2-7) Edinboro State...... L...... 0-29 Bridgewater State...... L...... 6-44 at Ramapo...... L...... 14-28 1985...... 6-4-0 238 145...... Larry McElreavy Curry College...... W...... 13-7 Lock Haven...... L...... 0-24 y e rs 1986...... 8-2-0 266 161...... Chris Palmer Framingham St...... L...... 7-17 at Kean College...... W...... 13-10 1987...... 8-2-0 267 134...... Chris Palmer Mass. Maritime...... W...... 12-6 Univ. of D.C...... W...... 19-9 1988...... 7-3-0 275 214...... Mark Whipple Plymouth State...... L...... 0-24 Wagner...... L...... 7-34 1989...... 8-2-0 285 171...... Mark Whipple Maine Maritime...... L...... 6-34 Springfield...... W...... 29-21

2010 Pl a 2010 1990...... 7-3-0 381 311...... Mark Whipple Western Conn...... L...... 16-30 Coast Guard...... W...... 36-21 1991...... 3-7-0 320 378...... Mark Whipple Nichols College...... L...... 0-28 at Millersville...... L...... 14-36 Boston State...... L...... 7-32 1992...... 12-1-0 505* 204*...... Mark Whipple 1983 (2-8) 1993...... 11-1-0 547* 167*...... Mark Whipple 1976 (1-8) at Southern Conn...... L...... 7-31 1994...... 7-3-0 329 207...... Tony Sparano at Framingham St...... L...... 7-20 Central Conn...... L...... 0-6 1995...... 10-1-1 311* 129*...... Tony Sparano Maine Maritime...... W...... 28-14 New York Tech...... W...... 17-7 1996...... 7-3-0 343 172...... Tony Sparano at Western Conn...... L...... 14-16 at Lock Haven...... L...... 0-17 1997...... 12-2-0 433* 98*...... Tony Sparano at Bridgewater St...... L...... 0-7 C.W. Post...... L...... 14-20 1998...... 5-5-0 230 198...... Tony Sparano Plymouth State...... L...... 3-19 at Univ. of D.C...... W...... 29-22 at Nichols College...... L...... 10-14 at Springfield...... L...... 17-34 1999...... 5-5-0 313 299...... Darren Rizzi Curry College...... L...... 15-21 Norwich...... L...... 10-13 2000...... 5-5-0 335 218...... Darren Rizzi at Boston State...... L...... 3-9 Millersville...... L...... 8-28 2010 O utlook 2010 2001...... 5-4-0 218 187...... Darren Rizzi Mass. Maritime...... L...... 9-12 at A.I.C...... L...... 20-22 2002...... 4-6-0 245 283..... Dave Patenaude 2003...... 1-9-0 187 355..... Dave Patenaude 1977 (3-6) 1984 (5-5) 2009...... 5-5-0 264 319....Pete Rossomando Framingham St...... W...... 3-0 Univ. of Lowell...... W...... 31-14 * - Does not include playoff points Maine Maritime...... L...... 15-44 Albany State...... W...... 24-7 Bridgewater State...... W...... 24-7 at Towson State...... L...... 3-28 Plymouth State...... W...... 17-14 at Central Conn...... W...... 24-7 Coach Years Record Pct. Nichols College...... L...... 0-13 at C.W. Post...... L...... 7-30 Joe McHugh...... 1973-75 2-24 .077 Curry College...... L...... 19-21 A.I.C...... W...... 27-24 Rev i ew Tom Bell...... 1976-82 32-30-4 .515 Boston State...... L...... 0-6 Southern Conn...... L...... 17-24 Larry McElreavy...... 1983-85 13-17 .433 Mass. Maritime...... L...... 3-28 Springfield...... W...... 23-9 Chris Palmer...... 1986-87 16-4 .800 Fordham Univ...... L...... 7-78 at Norwich...... L...... 7-42 2009 Mark Whipple...... 1988-93 48-17 .738 at Millersville...... L...... 7-46 1978 (6-3) Tony Sparano...... 1994-98 41-14-1 .732 at Framingham St...... W...... 16-6 1985 (6-4) Darren Rizzi...... 1999-01 15-14-0 .517 Maine Maritime...... W...... 14-6 at Univ. of Lowell...... W...... 27-0 Dave Patenaude...... 2002-03 5-15 .250 at Western Conn...... W...... 21-6 California, Pa...... L...... 7-18 Pete Rossomando...... 2009-Pres. 5-5 .500 at Bridgewater St...... W...... 13-6 Central Conn...... L...... 16-22 31 Seasons...... 1973-03 171-128-5 .571 Plymouth State...... W...... 23-0 at Norwich...... W...... 32-26 at Nichols State...... L...... 0-36 Univ. of D.C...... W...... 47-6 Curry College...... L...... 8-10 at A.I.C...... L...... 10-13 at Boston State...... L...... 7-10 at Southern Conn...... W...... 20-17 Mass. Maritime...... W...... 16-8 at Springfield...... W...... 21-14 Towson State...... W...... 27-7 1979 (8-0-1) Millersville...... L...... 21-22 Framingham St...... W...... 22-0

& Rec ords History at Maine Maritime...... W...... 24-15 1986 (8-2) Western Conn...... W...... 34-0 at E. Stroudsburg...... W...... 47-26 Bridgewater State...... T...... 6-6 Slippery Rock...... W...... 10-0 at Plymouth State...... W...... 21-19 at Central Conn...... W...... 37-8 Nichols State...... W...... 28-14 Norwich...... W...... 23-7 at Curry College...... W...... 22-16 at Univ. of D.C...... W...... 28-0 Boston State...... W...... 36-34 A.I.C...... L...... 14-28 at Mass. Maritime...... W...... 16-8 Southern Conn...... W...... 20-17 Springfield...... W...... 35-0 1980 (6-3-1) at Towson State...... L...... 7-47

Tony Sparano, now head coach of the NFL’s Miami Dolphins, tallied a 41-14-1 at Framingham St...... W...... 31-7 at SUNY-Albany...... W...... 45-28

Th e Un i ve rsity overall record and a .732 winning percentage during his five years (1994-98) at Maine Maritime...... L...... 16-28 UNH. He also led the ‘97 Chargers to the NCAA Division II National Championship at Western Conn...... W...... 52-0 game. Photo courtesy of the Miami Dolphins at Bridgewater St...... L...... 7-10

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1987 (8-2) at Springfield...... W...... 62-3 St. Joseph’s (Ind.)...... W...... 39-24 Footb a ll E. Stroudsburg...... L...... 13-16 at Carson-Newman...... W...... 62-31 at West. New Mexico...... W...... 37-24 at Slippery Rock...... W...... 26-24 Virginia Union...... W...... 71-28 at Robert Morris (IAA)...... W...... 26-24 at Norwich...... W...... 37-17 at Southern Conn...... W...... 47-14 Central Conn...... W...... 7-3 at A.I.C...... W...... 63-10 1999 (5-5) Univ. of D.C...... W...... 48-0 Bowie State...... W...... 69-19 at Bloomsburg...... W...... 47-37 at A.I.C...... W...... 38-14 Shepherd...... W...... 55-0 at Clarion...... W...... 28-21 at Southern Conn...... W...... 42-10 Edinboro*#...... W...... 48-28 Millersville...... W...... 38-35 at Springfield...... W...... 19-16 Indiana, Pa.*#...... L...... 35-38 UC-Davis...... L...... 16-42 Towson State...... W...... 21-7 * - NCAA Playoffs at Elon College...... L...... 16-20 2010 Co at Bloomsburg...... L...... 18-35 # - at Dow Field, S. Conn. Campus Morehead State...... W...... 52-22 at Indianapolis...... L...... 24-30 1988 (7-3) 1994 (7-3) at Saint Joseph’s (IN)...... W...... 42-21 at California, Pa...... W...... 35-30 at Bloomsburg...... W...... 38-6 at South Florida...... L...... 27-41 ache s Edinboro State...... W...... 30-14 at Kutztown...... W...... 31-6 Jackson State...... L...... 23-30 Norwich...... W...... 35-14 Indiana, Pa...... W...... 18-16 Central Conn...... L...... 14-21 at Abilene Christian...... L...... 16-27 2000 (5-5) at Central Florida...... W...... 31-23 at Valdosta State...... L...... 7-38 at West Chester...... W ...... 7-0 A.I.C...... L...... 21-51 A.I.C...... W...... 59-7 Clarion...... W...... 37-7 Southern Conn...... W...... 32-13 Southern Conn...... W...... 48-7 at IUP...... L...... 9-14 Springfield ...... W...... 34-15 at Knoxville College...... W...... 55-54 at Massachusetts...... L...... 29-39

at Towson State...... L...... 17-31 at Bowie State...... W...... 35-6 at Elon...... L...... 41-45 2010 Pl a Bloomsburg...... W...... 26-2 at Liberty University...... L...... 22-40 Central Washington...... W...... 55-33 Saint Joseph’s (Ind.)...... W...... 54-7 1989 (8-2) 1995 (10-1-1) at Gardner-Webb...... L...... 10-28 California, Pa...... W...... 20-14 Bloomsburg...... W...... 27-20 at Southern Connecticut...... W...... 56-7 at Edinboro State...... L...... 13-46 Kutztown...... W...... 28-19 at Jackson State...... L...... 37-38 y e rs Towson State...... W...... 9-5 at Indiana, Pa...... W...... 20-19 Central Conn...... W...... 35-6 Abilene Christian...... W...... 33-7 2001 (5-4) Wofford College...... W...... 41-13 at West Chester...... T...... 36-36 West Chester...... W...... 32-28 at A.I.C...... W...... 34-27 at Virginia Union...... W...... 36-9 at Glenville State...... W...... 41-0 at Southern Conn...... W...... 35-14 at Southern Conn...... W...... 24-6 at North Dakota...... L...... 10-42 at Springfield...... W...... 20-0 Knoxville College...... W...... 50-0 Minnesota State...... L...... 13-14 Virgina Union...... W...... 62-25 Bowie State%...... W...... 34-0 at Central Washington...... W...... 23-17 at Bloomsburg...... L...... 16-21 at A.I.C...... W...... 23-13 at Villanova (I-AA)...... W...... 17-14 2010 O utlook Edinboro*#...... W...... 27-12 Western Washington...... L...... 21-24 1990 (7-3) at Ferris State*...... L...... 17-9 Saint Cloud State...... W...... 42-19 California, Pa...... W...... 54-19 % - at Cuyler Field, Yale University at Northern Colorado...... L...... 19-29 at Clairon, Pa...... W...... 21-7 * - NCAA Playoffs at Virgina Union...... L...... 26-63 # - at Dow Field, S. Conn. Campus 2002 (4-6) at Central Conn...... W...... 33-7 at West Chester...... W...... 28-19 at West Chester...... W...... 58-57 1996 (7-3) Carson-Newman...... L...... 31-36 A.I.C...... L...... 16-20 West Chester...... L...... 17-24 at IUP...... L...... 6-42 Southern Conn...... W...... 64-45 East Stroudsburg...... W...... 59-56 Central Washington...... L...... 13-21 Springfield...... W...... 20-7 at Millersville...... W...... 22-8 at Tiffin...... W(ot)...... 37-34 Towson State...... W...... 55-27 at Indiana, Pa...... L...... 6-14 C.W. Post...... L...... 0-20

at Shippensburg...... L...... 34-59 Virginia Union...... W...... 66-0 Umass-Lowell...... W...... 69-21 2009 at Elizabeth City...... W...... 48-0 at Western Washington...... W...... 47-21 1991 (3-7) Southern Conn. St...... W...... 37-27 at St.Cloud State...... L...... 7-51

at California, Pa...... W...... 31-7 at Charleston So...... W...... 48-7 Northern Colorado...... L...... 7-18 Rev i ew Clarion...... W...... 48-42 at Buffalo...... L...... 20-24 Virginia Union...... L...... 14-43 American International...... W...... 20-12 2003 (1-9) Central Conn...... W...... 41-34 at Bloomsburg...... L...... 17-30 West Chester...... L...... 20-34 1997 (12-2) West Chester...... L...... 17-28 at A.I.C...... L...... 34-35 at West Chester...... W...... 32-26 at Carson-Newman...... L...... 7-54 at Southern Conn...... L...... 60-64 at East Stroudsburg...... W...... 38-0 Indiana (Pa.)...... L ...... 7-28 at Springfield...... L...... 21-46 Millersville...... W...... 53-10 Glenville State...... L...... 42-43 at Wofford...... L...... 21-42 Indiana, Pa...... W...... 43-14 at C.W. Post...... L...... 23-40 History & Rec ords Shippensburg...... L...... 30-31 at Monmouth, NJ (IAA)...... W...... 49-3 at St. Joseph’s...... W...... 44-24 at So. Conn. State...... W...... 44-7 at Fordham...... L...... 7-41 1992 (12-1) at W. Kentucky (IAA)...... L...... 21-24 at Central Washington...... L...... 6-39 at Connecticut...... W...... 14-13 Elizabeth City...... W...... 59-0 Tiffin University...... L...... 17-28 U. at Buffalo...... W...... 69-48 at Lafayette (IAA)...... W...... 38-0 at Clarion...... W...... 48-47 at St. Joseph’s (Ind.)...... W...... 56-14 From 2004 - 2008 the University of New Haven did not spon- at Virginia Union...... W...... 80-26 Glenville State#!...... W...... 47-7 sor football as a varsity sport. at Central Conn...... W...... 55-21 Slippery Rock#@...... W...... 49-21 A.I.C...... W...... 66-7 UC Davis#@...... W...... 27-25 2009 (5-5, 4-4 Northeast-10) Southern Conn...... W...... 56-13 vs Northern Colorado#*...... L...... 0-51 at Lincoln (Pa.)...... W...... 33-10 Springfield...... W...... 54-6 # NCAA Playoffs at Assumption...... L...... 10-31 Carson-Newman...... W...... 14-0 ! at Sacred Heart University Bentley...... L...... 18-25 Shepherd...... W...... 49-23 @ at Yale Bowl Stonehill...... W...... 23-16 at West Chester*...... W...... 38-26 * NCAA Championship Game at Southern Connecticut...... L...... 26-54 Th e Un i ve rsity Ferris State*#...... W...... 35-13 American International...... W...... 28-25 at Jacksonville St.*...... L...... 35-46 1998 (5-5) at Merrimack...... L...... 20-48 * - NCAA Playoffs Bloomsburg...... W...... 25-7 Pace...... W...... 49-27 # - at Yale Bowl West Chester...... L (ot)...... 27-33 at Saint Anselm...... W...... 47-43 at Millersville...... L...... 18-19 Ohio Dominican...... L...... 13-42 1993 (11-1) at UC-Davis...... W...... 12-11 West Chester...... W...... 45-33 at W. Kentucky (IAA)...... L...... 21-24 at Buffalo...... W...... 38-6 So. Conn. State...... L...... 10-14 Clarion...... W...... 35-23 at Youngstown St. (IAA)...... L (ot)...... 15-18

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g er Opponent Series mtg mtg Opponent Series mtg mtg Abilene Christian...... tied, 1-1...... 1994...... 1995 Maine Maritime...... MM, 3-5...... 1973...... 1980 Cha r Albany State...... tied, 1-1...... 1981...... 1984 Marist...... MC, 0-1...... 1973...... 1973 American Int’l...... UNH, 9-6...... 1983...... 2009 Massachusetts...... MASS., 0-1.....2000...... 2000 Assumption...... ASM, 1-0...... 2009...... 2009 Mass. Maritime...... tied, 4-4...... 1973...... 1980 Bentley...... BEN, 1-0...... 2009...... 2009 Merrimack...... MER, 1-0...... 2009...... 2009 s ache Bloomsburg...... UNH, 5-2...... 1987...... 1999 Millersville...... MU, 3-5...... 1982...... 1999 Boston State...... BS, 2-5...... 1974...... 1980 Minnesota State...... MS, 0-1...... 2001...... 2001

2010 Co 2010 Bowie State...... UNH, 3-0...... 1993...... 1995 Monmouth, NJ...... UNH, 1-0...... 1997...... 1997 Bridgewater St...... BS, 2-4-1...... 1974...... 1980 Morehead St. (KY)...... UNH, 1-0...... 1999...... 1999 Buffalo...... UNH, 2-1...... 1992...... 1996 NY Tech...... UNH, 1-0-1.....1981...... 1983 California, Pa...... UNH, 4-1...... 1985...... 1991 North Dakota...... UND, 0-1...... 2001...... 2001 Cal.-Davis...... UNH, 2-1...... 1997...... 1999 N. Colorado...... NC, 0-3...... 1997...... 2002 y e rs Carson-Newman...... UNH, 2-1...... 1992...... 2002 Norwich...... UNH, 4-2...... 1983...... 1988 Central Conn...... UNH, 7-3...... 1983...... 1992 Nichols State...... NSC, 2-6...... 1973...... 1980

2010 Pl a 2010 Central Florida...... UNH, 1-0...... 1988...... 1988 Ohio Dominican...... ODU, 1-0...... 2009...... 2009 Central Wash...... UNH, 2-1...... 2000...... 2002 Pace...... UNH, 1-0...... 2009...... 2009 Charleston So...... UNH, 1-0...... 1996...... 1996 Plymouth State...... tied, 3-3-1...... 1974...... 1980 Clarion, Pa...... UNH, 6-0...... 1990...... 2000 Ramapo...... RC, 0-2...... 1981...... 1982 Coast Guard...... UNH, 2-0...... 1981...... 1982 Robert Morris...... UNH, 1-0...... 1998...... 1998 Connecticut...... UNH, 1-0...... 1992...... 1992 Saint Anselm...... UNH, 1-0...... 2009...... 2009 Curry...... CC, 3-5...... 1973...... 1980 Saint Cloud St...... tied, 1-1...... 2001...... 2002 C.W. Post...... CWP, 0-3...... 1983...... 2002 Saint Joseph’s (Ind.)...... UNH, 4-0...... 1997...... 2000 2010 O utlook 2010 Dis. of Columbia...... UNH, 6-0...... 1981...... 1987 Shepherd...... UNH, 2-0...... 1992...... 1993 East Stroudsburg...... UNH, 3-1...... 1986...... 1997 Shippensburg...... SU, 0-2...... 1990...... 1991 Edinboro ...... tied, 3-3...... 1981...... 1995 Slippery Rock...... UNH, 3-0...... 1986...... 1997 Elizabeth City...... UNH, 2-0...... 1996...... 1997 South Florida...... USF, 0-1...... 1999...... 1999 Elon College...... EC, 0-2...... 1999...... 2000 Southern Conn...... UNH, 13-6-1...1981...... 2009

Rev i ew Ferris State...... tied, 1-1...... 1992...... 1995 Springfield...... UNH, 10-3...... 1981...... 1993 Fordham...... FRD, 0-1...... 1977...... 1977 Stonehill...... UNH, 1-0...... 2009...... 2009 2009 Framingham St...... UNH, 4-3...... 1974...... 1980 SUNY-Albany...... UNH, 1-0...... 1986...... 1986 Gardner-Webb...... GW, 0-1...... 2000...... 2000 Tiffin ...... UNH, 1-0...... 2002...... 2002 Glenville State...... UNH, 2-0...... 1997...... 2001 Towson State...... UNH, 4-3...... 1984...... 1990 Hartford...... HAR, 1-0...... 1973...... 1973 Trenton State...... TSC, 0-1...... 1973...... 1973 Indiana, Pa...... IUP, 4-3...... 1993...... 2002 Valdosta State...... VSU, 0-1...... 1994...... 1994 Indianapolis...... UI, 0-1...... 1999...... 1999 Villanova...... UNH, 1-0...... 2001...... 2001 Jackson St (MS)...... JSU, 0-2...... 1999...... 2000 Virginia Union...... UNH, 5-2...... 1989...... 1996 Jacksonville St...... JSU, 0-1...... 1992...... 1992 Wagner...... WC, 0-1...... 1982...... 1982

& Rec ords History Kean...... UNH, 2-0...... 1981...... 1982 West Chester...... UNH, 7-3-1.....1990...... 2002 Knoxville College...... UNH, 2-0...... 1994...... 1995 Western Conn...... WC, 3-4...... 1973...... 1980 Kutztown...... UNH, 2-0...... 1994...... 1995 Western Kentucky...... WK, 0-2...... 1997...... 1998 Lafayette...... UNH, 1-0...... 1997...... 1997 West. New Mexico...... UNH, 1-0...... 1998...... 1998 Liberty...... LU, 0-1...... 1994...... 1994 Western Wash...... tied, 1-1...... 2001...... 2002 Lincoln (Pa.)...... UNH, 1-0...... 2009...... 2009 Wofford...... tied, 1-1...... 1989...... 1991 Lock Haven...... LH, 0-2...... 1982...... 1983 Youngstown St...... YSU, 0-1...... 1998...... 1998 Th e Un i ve rsity UMass-Lowell...... UNH, 4-1...... 1980...... 2002

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Individual Records g er Rushing Kicking Tackles Footb a ll Yards Gained Most Field Goals Most Total Tackles game: 304, Roger Graham vs. A.I.C., 1994 game: 4, Pete Dodosh vs. West Chester, 2001 game: 27, Mike Forte vs. Abilene Christian, 1994 season: 1,717, Roger Graham, 1992 season: 9, Gene Adair, 1994 (14 attempts) season: 134, Erik Lesinski, 1987 Career: 5,953, Roger Graham, 1991-94 Career: 18, Mike Bowman, 1976-79 Career: 416, Erik Lesinski, 1984-87

Most Rushes Most Conversions Primary Tackles game: 37, Roger Graham,vs.Indiana, Pa., 1994 game: 11, Peter Capuano vs. Va. Union, 1992 game: 19, Steve Cedor, Western Kentucky, 1998 2010 Co season: 278, Roger Graham, 1994 season: 71, John O’Riordan, 1993 season: 78, Erik Lesinski, 1986 Career: 821, Roger Graham, 1991-94 Career: 127, Pat Fitzpatrick, 1987-90 Career: 232, Erik Lesinski, 1984-87

Most Touchdowns Most Punts Assisted Tackles ache s game: 5, Roger Graham vs. Buffalo, 1992 game: 11, Kevin McClurken vs. Indiana, Pa., 1996 game: 15, Miles McPherson,vs. Edinboro, 1981 season: 22, Roger Graham, 1992 11, John Thomas vs. Southern Conn., 1998 season: 58, John Alosky, 1983 Career: 66, Roger Graham, 1991-94 season: 63, John Thomas, 1998 58, Erik Lesinski, 1987 Career: 166, Kevin Kirsch, 1987-90 Career: 180, Erik Lesinski, 1984-87 Passing Yards Gained Most Punt Yards Sacks game: 424, John Thomas vs. Southern Conn., 1998 game: 5, Matt Perkowski vs. Springfield, 1982

game: 501, Rob D’Innocenzio at W. Wash., 2002 2010 Pl a season: 3,114, Jay McLucas, 1990 season: 2,531, John Thomas, 1998 season: 12, Ron Brown, 1984 Career: 6,836, Mike Horton, 1985-88 Career: 5,723, Kevin Kirsch, 1987-90 Career: 30.5, Dwayne Brown, 1998-01

Most Attempts Scoring Defensive Turnovers y e rs game: 70, Mike Horton vs. A.I.C., 1986 Most Points Fumble Recoveries season: 411, Ryan Osiecki, 2009 game: 30, Tyrone Seabrooks vs. E. Stroudsburg, 1996 game: 2, Idris Price vs. Central Washington, 2000 Career: 1003, Mike Horton, 1985-88 30, Max Joyner-Brown vs. Knoxville, 1994 2, Jaime Scotland vs. Kean, 1981 30, Roger Graham vs. Buffalo, 1992 2, Lidz Eugene vs. Millersville, 1998 Most Completions season: 138, Roger Graham, 1993 season: 6, Tom Collett, 1989 game: 37, Ryan Osiecki at So. Conn., 2009 Career: 424, Roger Graham, 1991-94 Career: 11, Rick Racioppi, 1981-84

37, Mike Horton vs. A.I.C., 1986 2010 O utlook season: 254, Ryan Osiecki, 2009 Most Offensive Touchdowns Most Interceptions Career: 509, Mike Horton, 1985-88 game: 5, Tyrone Seabrooks vs. E. Stroudsburg, 1996 game: 4, Miles McPherson vs. Framingham St., 1980 5, Max Joyner-Brown vs. Knoxville, 1994 season: 7, Troy Appling, 1996 Most Interceptions 5, Roger Graham vs. Buffalo, 1992 7, Jeff Giordani, 1981 game: 4, Mike Horton vs. Towson State, 1986 season: 22, Roger Graham, 1992 7, Miles McPherson, 1979 & 1980 4, Paul Kelly vs. Millersville, 1983 Career: 70, Roger Graham, 1991-94 Career: 22, Miles McPherson, 1978-81 4, Matt Ready vs. Southern Conn., 1981 season: 20, Matt Ready, 1981 Most Defensive Touchdowns Most Interception Return Yards Career: 54, Paul Kelly, 1982-85 game: 2, Bruce Barrett, (four times) game: 100, Brian Oliver vs. Bloomsburg, 1995 2, George Porcha, Richie Scott, season: 150, Dennis Burney, 1997

Consecutive Passes Without An Interception Mark Giordani, Gerry Kopazna, Troy Appling, Career: 367, Miles McPherson, 1978-81 2009 season: 280, Jesse Showerda, 1996 lidz Eugene (one time each) season: 3, Troy Appling, 1997 Longest Plays From Scrimmage Most Touchdowns Run Rev i ew game: 7, Jesse Showerda vs. E. Stroudsburg, 1996 Kick Returns 92 yds. dawud Hanif vs. Central Washington, 2000 season: 31, James Weir, 1993 Most Kickoff Returns 31, Jesse Showerda, 1996 game: 8, Bob Mogum vs. Fordham, 1977 Pass Career: 71, Jason Barnett, 1998-2000 season: 30, Sharieff Hall, 2009 99 yds. ken Suhl to Tony Willis vs. Ferris State, 1992 Career: 50, Pierre Fils, 1987-90 (NCAA Playoffs)

Receiving History & Rec ords Most Receptions Most Kickoff Return Yardage Field Goal game: 14, Tony Willis vs. So. Conn., 1991 game: 171, Ketric Barnes, vs. South Florida, 1999 52 yds. gene Adair vs. American Int’l, 1994 14, Mike Clark at West Chester, 1997 season: 740, Sharieff Hall, 2009 season: 76, Tyrone Seabrooks, 1996 Career: 1,304, Ketric Barnes, 1998-2000 Punt Career: 194, Tony Willis, 1990-93 75 yds. John Cerra vs. Southern Conn., 1996 Most Punt Returns Most Yards game: 8, Ron Conyers vs. Norwich, 1986 Kickoff Return game: 286, Matt Marcks, at W. Wash., 2002 season: 194, Ron Conyers, 1984 95 yds. ron Conyers vs. A.I.C., 1984 season: 1,121, Pierre Fils, 1990 Career: 382, Ron Conyers, 1984-87 ketric Barnes vs. South Florida, 1999 Career: 3,360, Tony Willis, 1990-93 ketric Barnes vs. Jackson State, 1999

Total Offense Punt Return Th e Un i ve rsity Most Yards Gained 95 yds. Jeff Giordani vs. Coast Guard, 1982 game: 417, Jesse Showerda vs. E. Stroudsburg, 1996 season: 2,856, Jay McLucas, 1990 Interception Return Career: 6,856, Mike Horton, 1985-88 100 yds. Brian Oliver vs. Bloomsburg, 1996

UNIVERSITY OF NEW HAVEN • 2010 Charger Football 73 Records a ll Footb Team Rushing season: 707, 2001 (9 games) Most Yards g er game: 578 vs. Virginia Union, 1992 Fewest Yards Rushing Per Game season: 3,397, 1992 season: 78.6, 2001 (9 games) Cha r Most Rushes Fewest Punt Return Yards Allowed game: 62 vs. AIC, 1992 season: 23, 1978, (11 games) season: 498, 1982 Most Interceptions Most First Downs season: 21, 1978 (11 games)

s ache game: 18 at UMass-Lowell, 2002 18 vs, St. Joseph’s (IN), 1999 Least Points Against 18 vs. Nichols State, 1980 season: 98, 1997 (Regular season, 10 games) season: 182, 1996 129, 1995 (Regular season, 10 games) 2010 Co 2010 Passing Last Shutout Yards Gained 2000, West Chester (7-0) game: 501, Western Washington, 2002 season: 3,354, 1990 Last Consecutive Shutouts 1997, Elizabeth City, Lafayette Most Completions y e rs game: 37 vs. A.I.C., 1986 37 at. Southern Conn., 2009 season: 256, 2009 Offensive Lineman Harry Boatswain (above)was 2010 Pl a 2010 an Associated Press All-American and earned Most First Downs All-New England and All-ECAC honors. He was game: 23 vs Buffalo, 1996 drafted by the San Francisco 49ers in the fifth season: 182, 1996 round of the NFL draft in 1991.

Most Interceptions Thrown game: 5 vs. Gardner-Webb, 2000 5 vs. Mass. Maritime, 1977 season: 23, 1981

Total Offense

2010 O utlook 2010 Most Yards Gained game: 880 vs. Virginia Union, 1992 season: 5,877, 1992

Most Conversions game: 11 vs. Virgina Union, 1992 season: 71, 1993 Roger Graham (above) rushed for 5,953 yards and 66 touchdowns during his four-year career. Above is a picture of Graham in UNH’s 14-13 Rev i ew Punting Most Punts win at UConn in 1992. game: 11 vs. Southern Conn., 1996 2009 11 vs. Indiana, Pa., 1996 11 vs. Southern Conn., 1998 season: 73, 1982

Most Yards game: 424, vs. Southern Conn., 1998 John Cerra (above) booted a 75-yard punt vs. season: 2531, 1998 Southern Connecticut in 1996. He still holds the UNH record for the longest punt. Points Most Points For game: 80 vs. Virginia Union, 1992 season: 547, 1993 & Rec ords History Defense Fewest Points Allowed season: 88, 1978 (11 games) Cazzie Kosciolek (above left center) ranks in the top 10 in many of the passing records, de- Fewest Touchdowns Allowed spite playing just one season for the Chargers season: 11, 1978 (11 games) (1997).

Fewest Rushing Touchdowns Allowed season: 0, 1978 (11 games) Th e Un i ve rsity

Fewest Rushing Yards Allowed

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Most Passing Yardage - Season (2,000+) Most Receptions - Season Most Rushing Yards - Season Footb a ll 1) Jay McLucas...... 3114...... 1990 1) tyrone Seabrooks...... 76...... 1996 1) roger Graham...... 1717...... 1992 2) ryan Osiecki...... 2825...... 2009 2) sharieff Hall...... 73...... 2009 2) roger Graham...... 1687...... 1993 3) Jesse Showerda...... 2625...... 1996 3) tony Willis...... 71...... 1993 3) roger Graham...... 1607...... 1994 4) Jason Barnett...... 2614...... 1999 4) Matt Marcks...... 66...... 2002 4) don Highsmith...... 1026...... 1997 5) Mike Horton...... 2607...... 1986 5) Pierre Fils...... 63...... 1990 5) roger Graham...... 942...... 1991 6) Jim Weir...... 2336...... 1993 6) greg Ortman...... 62...... 1986 6) Corey Jones...... 892...... 1999 ken Suhl...... 2336...... 1992 Elvert Eden...... 62...... 1999 7) A.J. Livingston...... 867...... 1993 2010 Co 8) Cazzie Kosciolek...... 2327...... 1997 8) bobby Barnette...... 59...... 1995 8) Corey Jones...... 857...... 1998 9) Jim Weir...... 2313...... 1994 tony Willis...... 59...... 1991 9) don Highsmith...... 851...... 1996 10) Mike Horton...... 2268...... 1988 10) Adam Roman...... 53...... 1997 10) ron Jenkins...... 854...... 1995 ache s 11) rob D’Innocenzio...... 2180...... 2002 12) Matt Ready...... 2164...... 1981 Most Receiving Yards - Season Most Rushing Touchdowns - Season 13) Jesse Showerda...... 2098...... 1995 1) Pierre Fils...... 1121...... 1990 1) roger Graham...... 22...... 1992 14) Jason Barnett...... 2096...... 2000 2) tyrone Seabrooks...... 1113...... 1996 2) roger Graham...... 19...... 1993 3) tony Willis...... 1074...... 1993 3) roger Graham...... 17...... 1994 Most Passing Touchdowns - Season 4) tony Willis...... 1030...... 1992 A.J. Livingston...... 17...... 1992 2010 Pl a 1) Jesse Showerda...... 31...... 1996 5) Elvert Eden...... 1006...... 1999 5) A.J. Livingston...... 16...... 1990 Jim Weir...... 31...... 1993 6) tony Willis...... 986...... 1991 6) ron Conyers...... 14...... 1987 3) Jason Barnett...... 28...... 2000 7) Matt Marcks...... 919...... 2002 7) A.J. Livingston...... 13...... 1993

4) ken Suhl...... 26...... 1992 8) sharieff Hall...... 809...... 2009 Charlie Hill...... 13...... 1989 y e rs 5) Jason Barnett...... 25...... 1999 9) ketric Barnes...... 801...... 1999 don Highsmith...... 13...... 1997 6) Jay McLucas...... 23...... 1990 10) greg Ortman...... 800...... 1986 10) bill Clancy...... 8...... 1982 Cazzie Kosciolek...... 23...... 1997 ron Conyers...... 8...... 1986 ryan Osiecki...... 23...... 2009 Most Receiving Touchdowns - Season roger Graham...... 8...... 1991 9) Jesse Showerda...... 22...... 1995 1) tyrone Seabrooks...... 16...... 1996

10) Jason Barnett...... 18...... 1998 2) tony Willis...... 12...... 1991 Most Points - Season (non kickers) 2010 O utlook 3) tony Willis...... 11...... 1993 1) roger Graham...... 138...... 1993 Most Pass Completions - Season 4) Pierre Fils ...... 11...... 1990 2) roger Graham...... 132...... 1992 1) ryan Osiecki...... 254...... 2009 5) tony Willis...... 10...... 1992 3) A.J. Livingston...... 114...... 1992 2) Jay McLucas...... 209...... 1990 Joe Davis...... 10...... 1994 4) roger Graham...... 106...... 1994 3) Mike Horton...... 200...... 1986 7) brian Barrett...... 8...... 1981 5) A.J. Livingston...... 102...... 1990 4) Jesse Showerda...... 195...... 1995 Adam Roman...... 8...... 1998 6) tyrone Seabrooks...... 98...... 1996 5) rob D’Innocenzio...... 193...... 2002 Elvert Eden...... 8...... 2000 7) Charlie Hill...... 90...... 1989 6) Jesse Showerda...... 180...... 1996 Matt Marcks...... 8...... 2000 ron Conyers...... 90...... 1987 7) Jim Weir...... 169...... 1994 sharieff Hall...... 8...... 2009 don Highsmith...... 90...... 1997

8) Mike Horton...... 168...... 1988 10) tony Willis...... 72...... 1991 2009 9) Jason Barnett...... 167...... 1999

10) Cazzie Kosciolek...... 162...... 1997 Rev i ew History & Rec ords Th e Un i ve rsity

After completing a successful freshman campaign, wide receiver Sharieff Hall finished rankedsecond in the Charger Football record books with 73 total catches, three away from Tyrone Seabrooks in first place. Hall also rankseighth in receiv- ing yards and tied for seventh in receiving touchdowns.

UNIVERSITY OF NEW HAVEN • 2010 Charger Football 75 Records a ll Footb Career Most Passing Yardage - Career Most Receiving Yards - Career (1,000+) 1) Mike Horton...... 6836...... 1985-88 1) tony Willis...... 3360...... 1990-93 g er 2) Jason Barnett...... 6584...... 1998-00 2) Elvert Eden...... 2455...... 1997-00 3) Jay McLucas...... 5194...... 1987-90 3) bruce Barrett...... 2279...... 1980-82 Cha r 4) Jesse Showerda...... 5175...... 1993-96 4) Pierre Fils...... 2218...... 1987-90 5) Paul Kelly...... 4732...... 1982-85 5) Matt Marcks...... 2182...... 1999-02 6) Jim Weir...... 4649...... 1993-94 6) ralph Pacifico...... 2001...... 1981-84 7) ken Suhl...... 4355...... 1989-92 7) dan Schwab...... 1815...... 1987-90 8) rob D’Innocenzio...... 3605...... 2000-02 8) ketric Barnes...... 1542...... 1998-00

s ache 9) ryan Osiecki...... 2825..... 2009-Pres. 9) greg Ortman...... 1670...... 1983-86 10) Matt Ready...... 2422...... 1981-83 10) tyrone Seabrooks...... 1470...... 1995-96 11) bob Wietecha...... 1446...... 1985-88

2010 Co 2010 Most Passing Touchdowns - Career 11) Anton Upadale...... 1313...... 1985-87 1) Jason Barnett...... 71...... 1998-00 12) Max Joyner-Brown...... 1271...... 1991-94 2) Jesse Showerda...... 57...... 1993-96 13) Adam Roman...... 1266...... 1997-98 3) Jim Weir...... 48...... 1993-94 14) Joe Davis...... 1265...... 1991-94 ken Suhl...... 48...... 1989-92 15) bobby Barnette...... 1185...... 1992-95 5) Mike Horton...... 43...... 1985-88 6) Jay McLucas...... 37...... 1987-90 Most Rushing Yards - Career y e rs 7) Paul Kelly...... 29...... 1982-85 1) roger Graham...... 5953...... 1991-94 8) rob D’Innocenzio...... 27...... 2000-02 2) A.J. Livingston...... 2904...... 1990-93 9) Cazzie Kosciolek...... 23...... 1997 3) Corey Jones...... 2335...... 1996-99 2010 Pl a 2010 ryan Osiecki...... 23...... 2009-Pres. 4) dawud Hanif...... 2129...... 1999-02 5) don Highsmith...... 1948...... 1995-97 Most Pass Completions - Career 6) bill Gambardella...... 1840...... 1982-85 1) Mike Horton...... 509...... 1985-88 7) John Raba...... 1279...... 1989-92 2) Jason Barnett...... 468...... 1998-00 8) keith McCoy...... 1210...... 1986-89 3) Jesse Showerda...... 402...... 1993-96 9) tony Major...... 1067...... 1978-80 4) Jay McLucas...... 378...... 1987-90 10) ken Suhl...... 997...... 1989-92 5) Paul Kelly...... 344...... 1982-85 6) Jim Weir...... 330...... 1993-94 Most Rushing Touchdowns - Career 7) ken Suhl...... 302...... 1989-92 1) roger Graham...... 66...... 1991-94 2010 O utlook 2010 8) rob D’Innocenzio...... 289...... 2000-02 2) A.J. Livingston...... 50...... 1990-93 9) ryan Osiecki...... 254...... 2009-Pres. 3) ron Conyers...... 22...... 1984-87 10) Matt Ready...... 171...... 1981-83 4) don Highsmith...... 16...... 1995-97 Corey Jones...... 16...... 1996-99 Most Receptions - Career 6) Charlie Hill...... 15...... 1985-89 1) tony Willis...... 194...... 1990-93 7) dawud Hanif...... 13...... 1999-02 2) Elvert Eden...... 163...... 1997-00 8) bill Gambardella...... 12...... 1982-85 Rev i ew 3) Matt Marcks...... 138...... 1999-02 9) John Raba ...... 11...... 1989-92 4) bruce Barrett...... 133...... 1980-82 ken Suhl...... 11...... 1989-92

2009 5) greg Ortman...... 129...... 1983-86 6) Pierre Fils...... 127...... 1987-90 Most Points - Career 7) ralph Pacifico...... 113...... 1981-84 1) roger Graham...... 424...... 1991-94 8) dan Schwab...... 111...... 1987-90 2) A.J. Livingston...... 318...... 1990-93 9) bob Wietecha...... 109...... 1985-88 3) tony Willis...... 228...... 1990-93 10) John Raba...... 105...... 1989-92 4) Pat Fitzpatrick...... 169...... 1987-90 11) bobby Barnette...... 104...... 1992-95 5) ron Conyers...... 150...... 1984-87 6) John Raba...... 146...... 1989-92 Most Receiving Touchdowns - Career 7) Matt Marcks...... 138...... 1999-02 1) tony Willis...... 38...... 1990-93 8) Elvert Eden...... 132...... 1997-00 2) Matt Marcks...... 23...... 1999-02 9) Pierre Fils...... 126...... 1987-90

& Rec ords History 3) Elvert Eden...... 22...... 1997-00 10) tyrone Seabrooks...... 122...... 1995-96 4) tyrone Seabrooks...... 20...... 1995-96 5) Pierre Fils...... 19...... 1987-90 6) Joe Davis...... 18...... 1991-94 7) ralph Pacifico...... 15...... 1981-84 8) Max Joyner-Brown...... 14...... 1991-94 Despite completing just one season, quarterback Ryan greg Ortman...... 14...... 1983-86 Osiecki currently ranks in the top ten of three Charger Football brian Barrett...... 14...... 1980-82 career passing records. Prior to the 2010 season, he ranked ketric Barnes...... 14...... 1998-00 ninth in passing yardage and pass completions. He also Th e Un i ve rsity ranked tied for ninth in passing touchdowns.

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Harlon Hill Trophy Footb a ll Roger Graham, 1993

All-America 2002 Harlon Hill Trophy Phil Bogle, OL AFCA First Team Don Hansen Football Gazette Honoring the Nation’s Best Player D2.Football.com Associated Press 2010 Co 2001 Roger Graham Idris Price, LB (Second Team) Dwayne Brown, DL (Third Team) University of New Haven Phil Bogle, OL (Honorable Mention) Don Hansen Football Gazette Running Back ache s American Football Coaches Association/DII.com

2000 1993 Harlon Hill Trophy Winner Steve Cedor, LB Don Hansen Football Gazette American Football Coaches Association/DII.com The Harlon Hill Trophy is an award that is given annually to the player selected as the best in Divi- 1999 Troy Appling, DB sion II by the sports information directors at the 2010 Pl a Don Hansen Football Gazette 120-plus Division II schools which play football, 1998 and is presented during the week of the Division Craig Capone, OL Don Hansen Football Gazette II championship game. The award is named for y e rs 1997 former Florence State (now Univ. of North Alabama) Mario DiDino, OL receiving great Harlon Hill. American Football Coaches Association AP Small College Daktronics, Inc./Sports Information Directors Cazzie Kosciolek, QB In 1993, UNH’s Roger Graham was named the AP Small College winner of the Harlon Hill Trophy after guiding the

1996 team after winning the Division II scoring title with 2010 O utlook Jesse Showerda, QB American Football Coaches Association 13.6 points per game and second nationally with 168.7 yards rushing per game that season. He was 1995 Scott Riggs, LB second nationally in all-purpose yards with 231.9 American Football Coaches Association per game and seventh in kickoff return average 1994 with 30.4 yards per kickoff return. He was a two- Roger Graham, RB American Football Coaches Association time New England Gold Helmet winner and earned AP Small College Division II SID two ECAC Player of the Week honors. He rushed Football Gazette for over 100 yards in all 10 games including two,

1993 200-yard games. 2009 Roger Graham, RB AP Small College Team

Division II SID Rev i ew Football Gazette UNIVERSITY OF NEW HAVEN HARLON HILL FINALISTS James Weir, QB AP Small College Team Name Position Year Finish George Byrd, DB Kodak & AP Small College Team Ken Suhl...... QB...... 1992...... Fourth

1992 Roger Graham...... RB...... 1993...... First Scott Emmert, OL

Kodak & AP Small College Team Roger Graham...... RB...... 1994...... Second History & Rec ords Roger Graham, RB AP Small College Team Jesse Showerda...... QB...... 1996...... Fourth

1990 Cazzie Kosciolek...... QB...... 1997...... Third Jay McLucas, QB Kodak & AP Small College Team Harry Boatswain, OL HARLON HILL ALL-TIME WINNERS AP Small College Team Pierre Fils, WR Player Year School Player Year School AP Small College Team Jeff Bentrim...... 1986...... N. Dakota State Brian Shay...... 1998...... Emporia State

1988 Johnny Bailey...... 1987...... Texas A&M-Kng. Corte McGuffey...... 1999...... Northern Colorado Rob Thompson, OL Johnny Bailey...... 1988...... Texas A&M-Kng. Dusty Bonner...... 2000...... Valdosta State Kodak Johnny Bailey...... 1989...... Texas A&M-Kng. Dusty Bonner...... 2001...... Valdosta State

1987 Chris Simdorn...... 1990...... N. Dakota State Curt Anes...... 2002...... Grand Valley State Th e Un i ve rsity Erik Lesinski, LB Kodak Ronnie West...... 1991...... Pittsburgh State Will Hall...... 2003...... North Alabama Ronald Moore...... 1992...... Pittsburgh State Chad Friehauf...... 2004...... Colorado Mines 1985 Dave Haubner, OL Roger Graham...... 1993...... New Haven Jimmy Terwilliger...... 2005...... East Stroudsburg Kodak & Small College Team Chris Hatcher...... 1994...... Valdosta State Danny Woodhead..... 2006...... Chadron State

1981 Ronald McKinnon..... 1995...... North Alabama Danny Woodhead..... 2007...... Chadron State Miles McPherson, DB Jarrett Anderson...... 1996...... Truman State Bernard Scott...... 2008...... Abilene Christian CoSIDA Irvin Sigler...... 1997...... Bloomsburg Joique Bell...... 2009...... Wayne State (Mich.)

UNIVERSITY OF NEW HAVEN • 2010 Charger Football 77 Award Winners a ll Footb All-Time ALL-ECAC 1986 Chris Lunz...... DL Bob Wietecha...... WR Sports Illustrated Small College Erik Lesinski...... LB Bill Covert...... LB Mike Horton...... QB George Byrd...... DB Keith McCoy...... RB g er Player of the Week 2001 Phil Bogle...... OL 1985 Kurt Carney...... DL Idris Price...... LB Dave Haubner...... OL 1992 Jason Pringle...... DB 1992 First Team Cha r Roger Graham vs. Buffalo 2000 1984 Ken Suhl...... QB 1987 Ketric Barnes...... WR Dave Haubner...... OL ...... (Player of the Year) Mike Horton...... QB 1990 Jason Barnett...... QB Roger Graham...... RB ...... (Player of the Year) Jay McLucas vs. West Chester Dwayne Brown...... DE Dave Carlon...... TE Erik Lesinski...... LB Steve Cedor...... LB All-Northeast-10 Tony Willis...... WR ...... (Player of the Year) Mike Summers...... LB Scott Emmert...... OL Rob Thompson...... OL Conference Brian Houston...... OL Ron Conyers...... WR New England Gold Helmet 1999 Peter Capuano...... PK Anton Updale...... WR

s ache 2009 Troy Appling...... DB Chris Lunz...... LB Mike Murphy...... LB Weekly Awards Second Team Ketric Barnes...... RS Tory White...... DB Walt Oko...... DB Ryan Osiecki...... QB Elvert Eden...... WR George Byrd...... DB Sharieff Hall...... WR, KR 2002 Dwayne Brown...... DE Scott Smith...... P 1986 Zach Conklin...... OL Second Team Mike Horton...... QB 2010 Co 2010 Rob D’Innocenzio vs. Carson - Newman Raheem Stanley...... DL 1998 John Raba...... RB ...... (Player of the Year) Mike Gomes...... DB 1999 Craig Capone...... OL Frank Sheehan...... OL Greg Ortman...... WR Rookie Team Jason Barnett vs. Millersville Marshall Maxwell...... DL Peter Indresano...... OL John Coury...... DL Ryan Osiecki...... QB Billy Arline...... LB Mike Barbara...... DL Erik Lesinski...... LB 1997 Sharieff Hall...... WR, KR Steve Cedor...... LB Bill Covert...... LB Ron Conyers...... DB Zach Conklin...... OL Cazzie Kosciolek vs. SCSU Troy Appling...... DB Raheem Stanley...... DL Cazzie Kosciolek vs. Glenville St. John Thomas...... P 1991 1985 Mike Gomes...... DB First Team Bill Gambardella...... RB Troy Appling vs. Lafayette Demetrius Washington-Ellison..WR 1997 John Raba...... RB Dave Haubner...... OG y e rs 1996 Cazzie Kosciolek...... QB Tony Willis...... WR Ron Brown...... DL Jesse Showerda (season winner) Adam Roman...... WR Scott Emmert...... OL 1994 Mario DiDino...... OL Independent Tory White...... DB 1984 Mike Johnstone...... OL Football Alliance Scott Smith...... P Dave Haubner...... OG Roger Graham (season winner) Shane McNeeley...... LB Second Team Ralph Pacifico...... WR 2010 Pl a 2010 Roger Graham vs. A.I.C. Lidz Eugene...... LB 2002 Roger Graham...... RB Paul Kelly...... QB 1993 Troy Appling...... LB Phil Bogle...... OL ...... (Rookie of the Year) Dave Carlon...... TE 1983 Roger Graham (season winner) Matt Marcks...... WR 1996 Kevin Nelson...... RB Stefan Soulieres...... DL Ralph Pacifico...... WR Roger Graham vs. Buffalo Jesse Showerda...... QB Matt Malone...... DL Brad Pyne...... LB Rick Racioppi...... LB Roger Graham vs. Clarion ...... (Player of the Year) Alston Sajery...... LB Ken Colby...... DB Troy Appling...... DB Jamar Williams...... DB 1992 Christian Czwallina...... DL 1990 Ken Suhl (season winner) Mario DiDino...... OL First Team Jay McLucas...... QB Ken Suhl vs. Virginia Union Shane McNeeley...... LB All-New England Brian Oliver...... DB ...... (Player of the Year) Ken Suhl vs. West Chester Tyrone Seabrooks...... WR A.J. Livingston...... RB 1991 2001 ...... (Rookie of the Year) Phil Bogle...... OL Roger Graham vs. Shippensburg 1995 Pierre Fils...... WR Michael Brown...... DB Harry Boatswain...... OL 2010 O utlook 2010 2000 1990 Ron DeVincenzo...... OL Leo Pinkston...... DL Steve Cedor...... LB Jay McLucas vs. West Chester Scott Riggs...... LB Keith Stamp...... LB ...... (Player of the Year) Kevin Kirsch...... P 1986 Ketric Barnes...... WR 1994 Second Team Jason Barnett...... QB Anton Updale vs. Central Conn. Roger Graham...... RB Dave Carlon...... TE Dwayne Brown...... DE ...... (Player of the Year) Dan Schwab...... WR Gene Adair...... K Brian Houston...... OL 1999 George Porcha...... DB Scott Emmert...... OL Troy Appling...... DB NCAA Individual Statistical Champions Scott Riggs...... LB Liam McKiernan...... DL Steve Cedor...... LB Frank Sheehan...... OL Tory White...... DB John Thomas...... P Rev i ew 1996 1993 1989 1998 Jesse Showerda, Passing Eff. (165.6 rating) Roger Graham...... RB First Team Steve Cedor...... LB 1993 ...... (Player of the Year) Todd Burks...... DB 2009 John Thomas...... P Roger Graham, Scoring (13.8 pts./gm) George Byrd...... DB ...... (Rookie of the Year) Bill Covert...... LB Pierre Fils...... WR 1997 James Weir, Passing Efficiency (172.0) Tom Dempsey...... OL Dan Schwab...... WR Cazzie Kosciolek...... QB 1992 Roger Graham...... RB Harry Boatswain...... OL Mario DiDino...... OL Chris Lunz...... DL Jay McLucas...... QB Roger Graham, Rushing (171.1 yds./gm). John Cerra...... K Tony Willis...... WR Charlie Hill...... RB 1988 Shane McNeeley...... LB Leo Pinkston...... DL Pierre Fils, Kickoff Returns (31.5 yds./ret.) 1992 Marvin Tomlin...... DB 1996 Ken Suhl...... QB Second Team Jesse Showerda...... QB ...... (Player of the Year) David Loane...... C Tyrone Seabrooks...... WR Scott Emmert...... OL Brian Houston...... OL Shane McNeeley...... LB NCAA Team Statistical Champions Roger Graham...... RB Keith McCoy...... Brian Oliver...... DB Tony Willis...... WR Keith Dudzinski...... DL Tom Collett...... DL 1995 1997 1991 Tyrone Barnett...... LB Bobby Barnette...... WR Scoring Offense (43.3 ppg) Tony Willis...... WR Keith Stamp...... LB Ron DeVincenzo...... OL

& Rec ords History Jason Pringle...... DB 1993 Gene Adair...... K 1990 Kevin Kirsch...... P Scott Riggs...... LB Scoring Offense (54.7ppg) Jay McLucas...... QB Mike Brown...... DB 1992 Harry Boatswain...... OL 1988 Pierre Fils...... WR First Team Scoring Offense (50.5 ppg) 1994 Leo Pinkston...... DL Rob Thompson...... OL Total Offense (587.7 ypg) Roger Graham...... RB Jeff Emery...... TE Frank Sheehan...... OL 1990 1988 Weaver Williams...... RB Gene Adair...... K Passing Offense (335.4 ypg) Bob Wietecha...... WR Tom Collett...... DL Scott Riggs...... LB Keith Dudzinski...... LB George Porcha...... DB 1987 Tyrone Barnett...... LB Walt Oko...... DB Walt Oko...... DB 1993 Erik Lesinski...... LB Second Team Jame Weir...... QB Th e Un i ve rsity John Coury...... DL David Loane...... C Roger Graham...... RB Rob Thompson...... OL Issac Kelley...... OL Tony Willis...... WR Dan Schwab...... WR Tom Dempsey...... OL

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Postseason History g er Charger Football in the NCAA Championship Footb a ll 1992 in the second quarter highlighted by an 82-yard punt return November 21, 1992 - New Haven 38, West Chester 26 and a 90-yard TD reception by Danny Lee. UNH battled back to in its first ever NCAA playoff game, New Haven defeated host make the score 21-14 at halftime as Max Joyner-Brown caught a 13-yard scoring strike and Roger Graham ran 11 yards for a TD. West Chester to advance to the national quarterfinals. The Char- 2010 Co gers opened the scoring with two first quarter touchdown passes New Haven tied the game early in the fourth quarter on Joyner- from Ken Suhl. New Haven took control of the game with two TDs Brown’s second TD catch. Lee regained the lead for Jacksonville in the third quarter, raising its lead to 32-14, before West Chester State but the extra point failed. Graham ran nine yards for his ache s came right back with two TDs of its own to make the score 32- second TD and the extra point split the uprights, giving UNH its 26. New Haven ended any comeback thoughts when Roger Gra- first lead of the game, 35-34. Lee ran 39 yards for his fourth TD ham broke through for a 45-yard TD run. Graham finished with of the game, putting Jax State ahead 41-35. New Haven reached 222 yards and one TD while Suhl completed 19 of 27 passes inside the JSU 35-yard line before being stopped on a fourth and for 350 yards and three TDs. Tony Willis caught eight passes for one. Suhl was 23 of 36 for 248 yards and three TDs while Gra- 130 yards while Max Joyner-Brown had four catches for 95 yards ham gained 191 yards and scored two TDs. Willis secured his 2010 Pl a and two TDs. third straight 100-yard game, catching 11 passes for 110 yards and a TD.

November 28, 1992 - New Haven 35, Ferris State 13 y e rs New Haven used a 21-point third quarter to take control en 1993 route to a 35-13 victory over Ferris State. New Haven opened the November 20, 1993 - New Haven 48, Edinboro 28 scoring when Roger Graham galloped 52 yards on his first carry the Chargers took control of the game early and never led by of the game. Two Ferris State field goals cut the lead to 7-6 at less than seven points. New Haven held a 14-0 lead after the halftime. A.J. Livingston and John Raba each rushed for a score first period as Joe Davis caught a 15-yard TD pass from Jim Weir 2010 O utlook while Tony Willis tossed a 53-yard scoring strike to Joe Davis off while Roger Graham added a three-yard run. Edinboro sand- a reverse option play for the third TD. Willis grabbed a TD of his wiched two TDs around Weir’s four-yard TD run in the second own when quarterback Ken Suhl tossed a NCAA playoff record quarter, making the score 21-14 at halftime. The Chargers con- 99-yard TD pass in the fourth quarter. Suhl finished with 14-25 trolled the third quarter by scoring two more TDs, a two-yard dive for 256 yards. Willis caught four of those passes for 127 yards by Graham and a 32-yard TD reception by Tony Willis, raising the and a TD. Graham rushed for 118 yards and a TD. advantage to 34-14. Graham finished with 215 yards and two TDs while A.J. Livingston gained 116 yards on 18 carries, the first December 5, 1992 -Jacksonville St. 46, New Haven 35 time UNH had two 100-yard rushers in a playoff game. Weir was

New Haven lost in the semifinals to eventual national cham- 15-30, 184 yards, 3TDs. 2009 pion Jacksonville State. Jacksonville State grabbed a 21-0 lead

November 27, 1993 - Indiana, Pa. 38, New Haven 35 Rev i ew NCAA Playoff Record New Haven fell behind when Indiana scored a touchdown with Overall: 7-4 8:00 remaining in the first quarter. The Chargers answered with Home: 6-1 Away: 1-2 Neutral: 0-1 two first quarter scores of its own as Roger Graham scored from five yards and 14 yards, giving UNH a 14-7 lead. Graham raised 1992 the lead to 21-7 when he scored from 14 yards again, before IUP New Haven 38, @West Chester 26...... 1st round History & Rec ords cut the lead to 21-14 at halftime. UNH’s A.J. Livingston tallied @New Haven 35, Ferris State 13 (Yale Bowl)...... Quarterfinals the fourth rushing TD against the Indians, raising the advantage @Jacksonville St. 46, New Haven 35...... Semifinals to 28-14. However, Indiana scored 24 unanswered points. New 1993 Haven pulled to within three points, 38-35, when Livingston @New Haven 48, Edinboro 28 (So. Conn. St.)...... 1st round scored on a 19-yard run at the 3:59 mark. But, the Indians kept Indiana, Pa. 38, @New Haven 35 (So. Conn. St.).Quarterfinals the ball for the rest of the game to seal the win. Graham gained 173 yards and scored three TDs in the game while Livingston 1995 added 105 yards and two TDs. Jim Weir completed 16 of 35 @New Haven 27, Edinboro 12 (So. Conn. St.)...... 1st round passes for 230 yards, but no touchdowns. @Ferris State 17, New Haven 9...... Quarterfinals Th e Un i ve rsity

1997 @New Haven 47, Glenville St. 7 (Sacred Heart)...... 1st round @New Haven 49-21, Slippery Rock 21 (Yale Bowl).....Quarterfinals @New Haven 27, UC Davis 25 (Yale Bowl)...... Semifinals Northern Colorado 51, New Haven 0...... Finals

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g er Charger Football in the NCAA Championship

Cha r 1995 November 18, 1995 - New Haven 27, Edinboro 12 Edinboro scored on its first possession of the game, taking a 6-0 lead on a one-yard dive by Gerald Thompson. New Haven cut the lead in half on Gene Adair’s 37-yard field goal near the end

s ache of the first quarter. Edinboro doubled its scoring total when Keith Cushenberry grabbed the ball away from receiver Bobby Barnette and raced 31 yards for a touchdown with 2:34 left in the half,

2010 Co 2010 giving the Scots a 12-3 lead at halftime. New Haven answered with a 47-yard FG on its first possession of the second half. With under a minute left in the third quarter, Ron Jenkins dashed seven yards for a touchdown giving the Chargers the lead 13-12. Jenkins and Dave Menard each added a touchdown in the fourth quarter to complete the scoring, giving UNH its third NCAA first y e rs round victory in three tries. Jenkins finished with 150 yards on 30 carries with two TDs while Jesse Showerda completed 19 of 32 passes for 229 yards. 2010 Pl a 2010 November 25, 1995 - Ferris State 17, New Haven 9 the only stats that would indicate that New Haven lost this game would be the five turnovers, three fumbles and two inter- ceptions. All the other statistics favored New Haven including time of possession (36:02), total yards (420 yards) and total plays (90). However, the most important stat favored the home team, a 17-9 final score. Ferris State opened the scoring with a 22-yard field goal by 2010 O utlook 2010 Jason Lipke. The Bulldogs boosted their lead on Chris Pulliams three-yard run, only the fourth rushing touchdown surrendered by the UNH defense in 12 games. Benny Roe’s 23-yard TD run in the third quarter gave the home team a 17-0 lead before New Haven finally lit its side of the scoreboard on Ron Jenkins five- yard run with 9:00 remaining. Gene Adair brought the team to

Rev i ew within one score with a 25-yard field goal, making the score 17-9. New Haven had the ball inside the Ferris 20-yard line in the final

2009 2:00 but failed on a fourth-down attempt, securing the win for Ferris State.

1997 November 22, 1997 - New Haven 47, Glenville State 7 the Chargers dominated play in their first playoff appearance since 1995. New Haven led 27-0 at the half on touchdown recep- tions from Adam Roman and Ketric Barnes and a pair of touch- down runs from quarterback Cazzie Kosciolek. The lead went

& Rec ords History to 34-0 after Bill Woods caught a 29-yard touchdown pass from Kosciolek off a fake field goal. glenville State finally got on the board at 34-7 after a 68-yard touchdown pass to running back Byron Stevenson. Glenville State quarterback Wilkie Perez entered the game as the leading The No.2 ranked University of New Haven football team defeat- passer in Division II. The Chargers limited Perez to one touch- ed UC Davis 27-25 in the NCAA Division II national semifinals down, while intercepting two passes. Don Highsmith ran for a in front of 4,712 at the Yale Bowl. It was the first semifinal win for New Haven. Photo: Nearly 5,000 in attendence at Yale career-high 212 yards on 32 carries as the Chargers racked up

Th e Un i ve rsity Bowl in 1997 NCAA semifinal. 271 yards rushing. UNH’s defense recovered two fumbles and intercepted two passes.

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Postseason History g er Charger Football in the NCAA Championship Footb a ll November 29, 1997 - New Haven 49, Slippery Rock 21 the second-ranked Chargers defeated No. 7 Slippery Rock 49-21 to advance to the semifinals for only the second time in school history. UNH amassed 523 yards of total offense as wide receiver Elvert Eden caught seven passes for 205 yards and 2010 Co three touchdowns. Cazzie Kosciolek completed 16 of 30 passes for 333 yards and four touchdowns, while Don Highsmith ran for ache s 134 yards on 29 carries. Highsmith was the first running back this season to rush for over 100 yards against Slippery Rock.

December 6, 1997 - New Haven 27, UC Davis 25 The No.2 ranked University of New Haven football team de- feated UC Davis 27-25 in the NCAA Division II national semifinals 2010 Pl a in front of 4,712 at the Yale Bowl. It was the first semifinal win for New Haven. “This is the greatest win in UNH history,” head coach Tony Sparano said. y e rs Davis took a 3-0 lead on a Ray Hill 31-yard field goal just 3:48 into the game. New Haven’s Adam Roman, a junior wide receiver from Laguna Hills, Calif., scored the next three touchdowns to give the Chargers a 21-3 lead. Roman, who finished the day with six catches for 96 yards, scored on an receptions of eight and

65 yards, then returned a punt 82 yards for his third touchdown. 2010 O utlook Davis (9-5) dominated the statistics, led by junior quarterback Kevin Daft who completed 43 of 64 passes for 468 yards (all school and DII playoff records) and three touchdowns. The Aggies totaled 575 yards of total offense, but committed four turnovers. With :23 left in the game, Daft completed a 1-yard pass to Wes Terrell on a 4th and two. Terrell was stopped just short of the first down by Dennis Burney and Jason Pacourek (Sr., Yorba Linda, Calif.).

New Haven quarterback Cazzie Kosciolek completed 11 of 26 2009 passes for 161 yards and two touchdowns. Running back Don

Highsmith rushed for 105 yards on 20 carries and a touchdown. Rev i ew It was the fifth straight game Highsmith rushed for 100 yards or more.

December 13, 1997 - Northern Colorado 51, New Haven 0

uNH was the first school from Connecticut to play in a college History & Rec ords football title game and was the smallest school enrollment wise to ever play for the DII football title. New Haven won the coin toss and elected to kick off. The Char- gers stopped Northern Colorado on their first three plays, setting up a 4th and 2 from the UNC 36. Dirk Johnson faked a punt and ran 39 yards. Two plays later, Corte McGuffey connected with Dil- lon Micus on a 20-yard touchdown pass. it was only the second time all season that an opponent had scored first against New Haven. Northern Colorado sacked Ca- zzie Kosciolek seven times, the most sacks UNH had allowed all Th e Un i ve rsity season. New Haven also lost three fumbles, the most it had lost all season. On December 13, 1997 the University of New Haven football team became the first college from Connecticut and the small- est school to ever compete for the NCAA Division II football title. Photo: Players huddle during the 1997 National Championship game in Florence, Alabama.

UNIVERSITY OF NEW HAVEN • 2010 Charger Football 81 Letterwinners a ll Footb All-Time A A A Roland Bishop, 1980, 81, 82 Dan Caporale, 1978, 79, 80, 81 Steven Croce, 1983 Richard Dunn, 1988 Osric Bittle, 2001, 02 Rick Caprio, 1974 Lincoln Croosk, 1990 Jim Dupre, 1976

g er Gene Adair, 1994, 95 Bryan Blackstone, 98, 99, 00, 01 Peter Capuano, 1991 Andres Cruz, 1979 Michael Dupree, 1985 Chai Adams, 1999, 00, 01,02 John Blackwood, 1982 Donn Caraballo, 1989 Latuan Cesta, 1998 Jerald Duquette, 1986 Alan Agemy, 1985 Tom Blake, 1974, 75 Dave Carlon, 1989, 90, 91, 92 Bill Cunningham, 1998 Scott Durgin, 1980, 81, 82 Cha r Robert Aiello, 1984 Jim Blanchette, 1978 Kurt Carney, 1986, 87, 88, 89 Angelo Cupo, 2009 Bill Dwyer, 1973, 74, 75 Daryl Albanese, 1975, 76, 77 Ed Bleiler, 1978 Usha Carr, 1982 Robert Currie, 1975, 76, 77, 78 Paul Dziedzic, 1984 Jason Alcin, 2001 Ben Blue, 1984, 85 Jay Carter, 1978, 79 Tim Curtis, 1979, 80 Dwight Allen, 1990 Gary Blundo, 1981 Jim Cartier, 1976 Kareem Cutler, 2009 E E E Ed Allen, 1998, 99, 01, 02 Harry Boatswain, 87, 88, 89, 90 Peter Cassidy, 1978, 79, 80, 81 Lavon Cuyler, 2001 Jamie Allen, 1997. 98, 99 Jerry Boggs, 1995,1996 Sal Castaneda, 2000 Christian Czwalinna, 1995, 96, 98 Dave Earley, 1976 Richard Allen, 1979 Phil Bogle, 1999, 00, 01, 02 Chris Cattaneo, 1975, 76 Effiong Edem, 1990 s ache John Alosky, 1981, 82, 83, 84 Bob Boland, 1978, 79 Sami Caygoz, 2009 D D D Elvert Eden, 1997, 98, 99, 2000 Luigi Amasino, 1998, 99, 00, 01 Ed Bolling, 1996 Karl Ceasar, 1991 Keynard Edouard, 1997, 98 Mike Amento, 1978 Leo Bombalicki, 1973 Milo Ceci, 1985 Matt D’Aloia, 1986, 87, 88, 89 Art Edwards, 1973, 74 Richard Ardito, 1985 Barry Bonito, 1979 Steve Cedor, 1997, 98, 99, 2000 Tony Dabrowski, 1982 Douglas Edwards, 1984 2010 Co 2010 Gary Arnosk, 1978 Anthony Bonnazio, 1981, 82 Ron Celentano, 1982 Dave Dahl, 1989, 90, 91, 92 Ken Edwards, 1980 Desmond Anderson, 2009 Andrew Bonnick, 1989 John Cerra, 1995, 96, 97, 98 Bill Daley 1987, 88, 89, 90 Jawan Eldridge, 1997, 98, 99 Larry Anderson, 1984, 85, 86, 87 Steven Borak, 1984 Brian Cerruto, 1984, 85, 86, 87 Kirk Dalmage, 1997, 98, 99, 00 Tony Elia, 1973 Lars Anderson, 2002 Steve Borkowski, 1974 J.D. Chalifoux, 2009 Alfred Damiano, 1979 Jeff Emery, 1988, 89 O’Neal Anderson, 98, 99, 00, 01 Akil Boucard, 2001 Mike Chance, 1990 Antwuan Dance, 96, 97, 98, 99 Scott Emmert, 1989, 90, 91, 92 Wayne Anderson, 1982 Jeff Boucher, 1981 Lance Chapman, 2009 Dan Dandrow, 1987, 90, 93 Darin Emons, 1989 Chris Angelone, 1981, 82, 83, 84 Tom Bouffard, 1978, 79, 80 Sloan Chapman, 1982 Damon Daniels, 1992 Lidz Eugene, 1995, 96, 97, 98 Walter Apperwhite, 90, 91, 92, 93 Mike Bouwman, 1976, 77, 78, 79 Mike Chauvin, 1982 Jim Davis, 1981, 82 Chidoziem Ezemma, 2009 y e rs Troy Appling, 1996, 97, 98, 99 Sal Bova, 1976 Frantz Chery, 1988 Joe Davis, 1991, 92, 93, 94 Gary Appolonia, 1980 Atiim Bowman, 1992, 93, 94, 95 Bob Chmura, 1974, 75, 76, 77 Rob Davis, 1999 F F F Dave Arens, 1980 Jamaal Bowman, 1996, 97 John Cicarella, 1973, 74 Trenton Davis, 2002 John Armstrong, 1984 Ned Bowman, 1977, 78, 80 Paul Ciesluck, 1978 Tom Deal, 1976 Brendan Fairfield, 1993

2010 Pl a 2010 Jon Armus, 1987, 88 Paul Bowman, 1975, 76, 77, 78 Mike Cipro, 1986, 87, 88, 89 Troy Dellamarrgio, 2002 Judd Falco, 1986 Michael Argenti, 1985 Joe Bowolick, 1987 Pat Civitello, 1973, 74, 75 Tom Dempsey, 1990, 91, 92, 93 Nick Fantano, 1973 Billy Arline, 1998 Alex Boxill, 1984 Bill Clancy, 1982, 83 Tim Deane, 1977, 78, 79, 80 Roland Farland, 1989 Jeremiah Armendariz, 2001, 02 Bill Bozoian, 1977, 78, 79 Michael Clark, 1995, 96, 98, 99 Mike Dearth, 1987, 88 Glenn Farnham, 1989 Victor Artaiz, 1980 Matt Bozzo, 1984, 85, 86, 87 Robert Clark, 1993, 94, 95 Mike DeCapua, 1984 Mark Fearon, 2002 John Asack, 1981 David Bradford, 2000, 01 Darius Clay, 1994, 96, 97 Gerald DeClement, 1991, 92 Jed Ferrante, 1990 Rich Aspinwall, 1980 Shiska Bradford, 1998, 99 Joe Clements, 1977, 78 Greg DeDominicis, 1984 Rob Ferrara, 1989, 90 Joe Assencoa, 1986 Herb Bracy, 1978, 79, 80, 81 Jim Cleven, 1982 Steve DeGrand, 1981, 82, 83, 84 Tony Ferraro, 1973 Ronaldo Attimy, 2002 Scott Branfuhr, 1984, 85, 86 Ray Clontz, 1990 Pete DeGregorio, 1973, 74 Manny Ferrell, 1989 Joe Auger, 1979, 80 Tom Brennan, 1980 David Cockrell, 1995, 96, 97, 98 Drew DelCarmine, 1985, 86 Pete Ferrier, 1986 Leon Avery, 1982 Troy Bridges, 1984 Alex CoFrancesco, 1973 John DellaCamera, 1985 Craig Ferguson, 1989 Kevin Briggs, 1987, 88, 89, 90 Gene CoFrancesco, 1973 Andy Deluz, 1975 Dennis Ferry, 1976, 1979, 80 B B B Mike Briscoe, 1990 Jesse Coger, 1983, 84 Brian Delahunty, 1984 Anrae Fervrier, 2001, 02 2010 O utlook 2010 Henry Brinson, 1986 Ray Coggeshall, 1976 Rich DelBuono, 1982 Anthony Fils, 2009 James Bailey, 1989, 90, 91, 92 Tyrone Britton, 1986 Mike Colabella, 1986 Andrew DelCarmine, 1984 Pierre Fils, 1987, 88, 90 Fred Baldieri, 1990 Don Broderick, 1973, 74 Ken Colby, 1988, 89, 90, 91 Mark DelCiampo, 1980 Vin Fiorillo, 1981 Jim Ballough, 1996 Anthony Brodeur, 1980, 81 Lorenzo Coletta, 1982 Armando DeLeon, 1996, 98 John Fischer, 1999, 2000, 01 Dennis Banack, 1980 Gerard Broggy, 1987, 88 Dallas Coleman, 2001 George DeMartino, 1975 Justin Fisher, 1997 Kyle Banks, 1987 Andrew Brown, 1998, 99, 2000 Tom Collett, 1986, 87, 88, 89 John DePerno, 1983 A.J. Fitzpatrick, 1985, 86 Patrick Bannon, 1992, 93, 94, 96 Chris Brown, 1986 Ken Colon, 1990, 91, 92, 93 Brice DeRosa, 2009 Pat Fitzpatrick, 1987, 88, 89, 90 Sam Baptiste, 2000, 01 Dwayne Brown, 1998, 99, 00, 01 Dion Combs, 1985 Ron DeVincenzo, 91, 93, 94, 95 Tim Fraser, 1997 Mike Barbara, 1991, 92, 93, 94 Michael Brown, 1992, 93, 94, 95 Zach Conklin, 2009 Joe Devlin, 1980, 81, 82, 83 K.J. Frazier, 1989 Rev i ew Jameel Barfield, 1996 Ron Brown, 1982, 83, 84, 85 Tom Connelly, 1976 Craig DiBona, 1981 Edward Foley, 1985 Michael Barmore, 1995, 96, 97 Shaun Brown, 1983 Tony Connor, 1977, 78 Peter DiCataldo, 2000 Jim Foley, 1978 Tyrone Barnett, 1987, 88, 89, 90 Tim Brown, 1983, 84 Jeff Conroy, 1985, 86 Bill DiCicco, 1992, 93 Raul Font, 1984 2009 Ketric Barnes, 1997, 98, 99, 00 Tywon Brown, 2002 Justin Connors, 1996 Mario DiDino, 1994, 95, 96, 97 Royce Fontes, 1980, 81, 82, 83 John Barone, 1973 Tim Brozovic, 1983, 84, 85, 86 Richard Connors, 1992 Conrad Dillon, 1985 Charles Forcier, 1982 Rich Barone, 1984 Ken Bruning, 1982, 83 Joe Consiglio, 1973, 74, 75 Norman Dillon, 1981, 83, 84, 85 Mike Forcum, 2000, 01 Bruce Barrett, 1979, 80, 81, 82 Wendell Bruno, 1988 Ron Conyers, 1984, 85, 86, 87 Nick DiMarinis, 1983 Mike Forte, 1990, 91, 93, 94 Jason Barnett, 1998, 99, 00 Mark Buchanan, 1981, 82, 83, 84 Mark Coolidge, 1981 Joe DiMeglio, 2002 Chris Fortes, 1992, 93, 94 Bobby Barnette, 1991,93,94,95 John Buckley, 1973 Victor Cooper, 1987 Steve DiMichele, 1978 Bruce Fottrell, 1978 Troy Barrington, 1985 Derek Bullock, 1982, 83 Jeff Coppola, 1986 Steve DiMugno, 1973, 74 John Foy, 1985 Malcom Barrow, 1989, 93, 94 Dana Burgo, 1989 Mike Coppola, 1973 Rob D’Innocenzio, 2000, 01, 02 Darrell Fraiser, 1986, 87 Ron Barry, 1979 Tim Burke, 1996 Fran Corea, 1984 Pete DiPaola, 1980 Brian Francis, 1981, 82, 83 Ahmet Basci, 2009 Todd Burks, 1989 Tony Corona, 1978 Fred DiRenzo, 1981, 82, 83, 84 Mark Francoeur, 1975, 76 Vincent Basilicato, 1983 Roosevelt Burnett, 1984 John Coscia, 1984 Dave Dirgins, 1980 Alfred Frank, 1985 Michael Bathrick, 1985 Dennis Burney, 1996, 97, 98 Derrick Costa, 1990, 91, 92, 93 Mike Dobos, 1985, 86, 87, 88 Tim Fraser, 1998 John Befus, 1973 Dale Burtyk, 1974, 76 Paul Costanzo, 1987 David Dobrovich, 1985 Matthew Fratz, 1985 Pat Behan, 1984, 85, 86, 87 Edward Byrd, 1985 Richard Cote, 1991 Peter Dodosh, 2000, 01 Diallo Freeman, 1996, 97, 98, 99

& Rec ords History Jevon Bell, 2000, 01 George Byrd, 1990, 91, 92, 93 Charles Cotton, 1983, 84, 85 William Dodwell, 1999 Mike Friello, 2009 Scheron Bell, 2002 Toby Byrd, 1991, 92, 93, 94 John Coury, 1983, 85, 86, 87 Phil Doman, 2000 Kim Frink, 1980, 81 Barry Bemis, 1979, 80 Mark Coury, 1983, 84 Manny Dominguez, 1995 Shawn Frye, 2000, 01 Bob Benjamin, 1984 C C C Julian Cover, 2001, 02 Joe Donahue, 2001 George Fuller, 1998, 99, 00, 01 Sarth Benoit, 2001, 02 Bill Covert, 1990, 91, 92, 93 Pat Donohue, 1994 Jay Furtado, 1993 Jackson Bernard, 2001, 02 Tom Cahill, 1981 Mark Coyne, 1978 Kevin Dooley, 1998 Mike Fusco, 1981 Ron Bernard, 1998, 99 Mark Cajiga, 1985 Jim Cox, 1976 Rick Doran, 1973, 74 Joe Bernotas, 1998 Joe Calvagna, 1984 Kevin Cox, 1988 Joesph Dorn, 1984 G G G David Bernstein, 1985 Nick Calvo, 2001, 02 Larry Cozzolino, 1974 Robert Doty, 1984 Milton Bianchi, 1985 Pete Campbell, 1981, 82, 83, 84 Ryan Craig, 1989 Mike Downing, 1980, 81, 82 Frank Gabriele, 1979, 80 Scott Bini, 1981 Richard Cantirino, 1983 Rich Creelman, 1987, 88 George Dramentos, 1987, 88 Aaron Gagnon, 1993, 94, 95, 96

Th e Un i ve rsity Bo Birkhead, 1986, 87, 88 Sheldon Cantrell, 2002 Jon Crego, 1986 Ronnie Driesse-Darden, 2009 David Gala, 1990 Brad Bishop, 1997 Gary Caporuscio, 1997, 98, 99 Chris Creighton, 1993, 94, 95 Keith Dudzinski, 86, 87, 88, 89 T.T. Gallaher, 1996 Jerrell Bishop, 1991, 92 Craig Capone, 1997, 98, 99, 00 Russ Critelli, 1978 Kevin Dunn, 1980, 81 Lenny Galbicsek, 1973, 74

82 1997 National Finalist • Four NCAA Appearances Cha r

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Dave Gallo, 1998 Dan Hayes,1996, 97 Andrew Livingston, 2000, 01 Bill McEvoy, 1980 Footb a ll Bill Gambardella, 1982, 83, 84, 85 Darren Haynes, 2002 Chris Kalil, 1990 David Loane, 1987, 88, 89, 90 Eric McGovern, 1979 Geoff Gamere, 1989 Rob Hayhurst, 1984, 85, 86, 87 Alimamy Kallay, 2001, 02 Jon Lofton, 1986 Liam McKiernan,1987, 88, 89, 90 Bernie Gancarz, 1986, 87, 88 Jeff Hazell, 1979, 80 Joe Karach, 1988 Patrick Lombardi, 2002 John McLaughlin, 1982 Robert Garamella, 1985 Tom Herd, 2009 Larry Kasa, 1978, 80 Nick Lombardo, 1985, 87 Tommy McLean, 1984 Wilfredo Garcia, 1984 Dave Hernandez, 1978 Adam Kasper, 1998, 99, 2000 Bob Long, 1985, 86, 87 Matt McLees, 1982, 83 Dave Gardner, 1982 Michael Herrera, 2009 Justin Kasperzyk, 1991 Richard Long, 2009 Jay McLucas, 1987, 88, 89, 90 Mike Gardner, 1976 Donald Highsmith, 94, 95, 96, 97 Rich Kawalewski, 1975 James Lopes, 2001 Tom McMillan, 1986 Ralph Garguilo, 1981 Charlie Hill, 1985, 86, 87, 88 Mike Kelliher, 1978 Steve Lopes, 1990, 91, 92, 93 Shane McNeeley, 94, 95, 96, 97 Brian Garrison, 1992 Robert Hill, 2009 Issac Kelley, 1985, 86, 87, 88 Tony LoPresti, 1984, 85, 86 Miles McPherson, 78, 79, 80, 81 2010 Co Rudy Georgetti, 1978 Tony Hill, 1973 Paul Kelly 1982, 83, 84, 85 Clinton Lott, 1994, 95 Chris McWilliams, 1986, 88, 89 Tom Georgia, 1982, 83, 84 Bob Hinds, 1973 Ryan Kelsey, 1992 Allen Love, 1984, 85, 86, 87 P.J. Mehigan, 1992 Steve Gerard, 1987 Cary Hinton, 1981, 82 Bruce Kennedy, 1987 Joe Lucibello, 1974 Maikel Mehu, 1999, 00, 01, 02 Bill Gerardi, 1974, 75, 76 Dan Hisler, 1980 Mike Kennedy, 2001 Mario Lucibello, 1973, 74 Peter Meirzwa, 1976 ache s Pete Gerardi, 1974 Ed Hodge, 1997 Piper Kenny, 1987, 88 Nick Luisi, 1983 Mark Melaccio, 1978 Bruce German, 1980 Thomas Hogan, 1984 Brett Keough, 2002 Todd Luniewski, 1984 George Melanson, 1980 Pete Gianakis, 1984, 85, 86, 87 Dustin Hoffman, 1999 Mike Keyes, 1979 Chris Lunz, 1991, 92, 93, 94 Walt Melfi, 1977, 78, 79, 80 Dave Gibson, 1985 Scott Hofmo, 1987 Jo-El Kimaiyo, 2002 Gabe Lupo, 1975 Eduardo Melgar, 2000, 2001 Pat Gibson, 1992, 93, 94, 95 Greg Holland, 1985 Bill King, 1975 Dan Luque, 2000, 01 Dave Menard, 1995, 96, 97, 98 Dave Giddings, 1975 Scott Holland, 1989 Mike Kinik, 1995 Ray Lynch, 1984 Jim Menge, 1973, 74 John Giglio, 1982 Richard Holmes, 1974, 75 Kevin Kirsch, 1987, 88, 89, 90 Mario Meraz, 1998

Mike Gilles, 1991, 93 Tim Holmes, 1984 Mike Klappholz, 1983 M M M Stephan Merke, 1981 2010 Pl a Jeff Giordani, 1979, 80, 81, 82 Tom Holmes, 1983, 84, 85, 86 Karl Kleinnow, 1978 Lou Mica, 1974 Mark Giordani, 1979,80, 81, 82 Bob Holtz, 1974, 76 Bob Knestrict, 1973 Rob MacFadden, 1987, 88 Ray Michanezyk,1976,77,78, 79 Bobby Giordano, 1984 John Holwerda, 1981 Ken Knight, 1981 Matt Machalik, 1995, 96, 97, 98 Damian Mincey, 1998, 99, 00, 02 Andrew Giungo, 1984 Tom Hornat, 1976 Chris Kolod, 1978 Darryl Mack, 1986, 87, 88, 89 Kevin Miller, 1978 John Glass, 2001 Mike Horton, 1985, 86, 87, 88 Gary Kopazna, 1978, 80, 81 Ron Madelon, 2001 John Milmoe, 1985 y e rs Scot Gleason, 1982 Brian Houston, 1988, 89, 90, 92 Gerry Kopazna, 1976, 77, 78, 79 Jeff Maffeo, 1981 Matt Milone, 1997, 98, 99, 01, 02 Kevin Glenn, 1998 Dave Hoyt, 1978 Greg Kopazna, 1981, 82, 83, 84 Dick Magnotti, 1982 Damian Mincey, 2001 Hyman Glick, 1974 Rob Hubbell, 1994, 95, 96 Michael Kornblau, 1998 Bob Magnuson, 1982 Charles Minnis, 1985 Jason Glick, 1994 Byron Hugee, 1986, 88 Cazzie Kosciolek, 1997 Shawn Maguire, 2002 Rich Misciochwoski, 1989 Henry Goff, 1980 Dan Hughes, 1982 Greg Kosciolek, 1998, 99, 00 Bill Maher, 1975 Andy Molella, 1982, 83 Jeff Goglia, 1996, 97, 98, 99 John Hurley, 1978, 79, 80, 81 Paul Kostopoulos, 76, 77, 78, 79 Dave Maher, 1973 Dave Moll, 1974 Dave Gokey, 1982 John Kovach, 1977, 78, 79 Nate Main, 1992 Dean Monahan, 1984, 85 2010 O utlook Mike Gomes, 2009 I I I Rich Kowalewski, 1974 Tony Major, 1978, 79, 80 Ben Mondrone, 1973 Marco Gonzalez, 1984 Mark Krajcir, 1993, 94, 95, 97 Dan Malloy, 1990 Art Mongillo, 1982 John Goodheart, 1987, 88 Carmen Iannuzzi, 1973 Ed Kreitzman, 1982 James Malloy, 2009 John Montano, 1974 Jermaine Gordon, 2000, 01, 02 Pete Indresano, 1990, 91, 92, 93 Kerry Kroll, 1986 Wesley Manerson, 1984 Dan Montesi, 1987 Tom Gosselin, 1980 John Irwin, 2009 Jon Kromenhoek, 1989 Paul Mangione, 1993, 94, 95, 96 Doug Montgomery, 1981 Bill Grabowski, 1975 Marco Ivestor, 1988 John Kronkaitis, 1973 Michael Mann, 2000, 01, 02 Vincent Montoute, 1994 Derek Graham, 1989 Wayne Kruglik, 1998, 99, 2000 Jason Marcell, 1996 Kevin Moorer, 1975, 78, 79 Leo Graham, 1980 J J J Joe Kubik, 1976, 77, 78 Rick Marcella, 1979, 80 Chris Moran, 1984 Roger Graham, 1991, 92, 93, 94 Rob Kupka, 1986 Matt Marcks, 1999, 00, 01, 02 Kevin Moreland, 1982, 83, 84 Bob Grammar, 1988, 89 Eric Jackson, 1986 Justin Kutniewski, 1996 Tim Maring, 1980 Phil Morelli, 1983 Maurice Greaves, 1989, 90 Jon Jackson, 2009 Dan Kycia, 1979 Jim Marino, 1981 Lionel Moreno, 1995, 96 Charlie Griffin, 1986, 87, 88 Marquis Jackson, 1992 Victor Markie, 1974 Marlon Morris, 1984, 85

Jelahn Griffith, 2001, 02 Tim Jackson, 1984, 87, 88, 89 L L L Bob Marks, 1978 Vince Morsillo, 1984 2009 Johnie Grimes, 1987, 88, 89, 90 Nolan James, 2000, 01, 02 Mike Maroney, 1983, 84, 85, 86 Tony Mortali, 1973, 74, 75 Dave Gugliotti, 1987, 88 Patrick Jean, 2001, 02 Steve Laforge, 1976 Ray Marshall, 96, 97, 98, 99,00 Al Mosley, 1978

Don Guilford, 1999 Robert Jean Pierre, 1994, 95 Joe Lagrotteria, 1974 Hodari Martin, 1990 Rodney Moss, 1985 Rev i ew John Guinpero, 1991 Tyrone Jefferson, 1997 Spiro Lamberis, 1987, 88, 90, 91 Keith Martin, 1981 John Motherwell, 1990 Jerry Gumbrecht, 1984, 85, 86 Craig Jenkins, 1994 Ted Landis, 1981 Steve Martin, 1986 Yohan Moulton, 1995, 96 Dave Gurau, 2000 Donta Jenkins, 2001, 02 Phil LaRose, 1987 Chris Martinelli, 1984 Pat Moynihan, 1981 James Gustowski, 1998, 99 Jeff Jenkins, 1986 Kameel Lashley, 2009 Jason Martinelli, 1999 Sash Mrdelja, 1984 Kevin Haley, 1985, 86 Ron Jenkins, 1995 Brian LaSure, 2009 Joe Martinez, 1998, 2001 Nathan Much, 1985, 86 Bruce Hall, 1996 Ron Jensen, 1994, 95 Kevin LaSure, 2002 Neil Martino, 1973 Trevis Muckle, 1992 Vincent Hamilton, 1984 Wayne Johnsen, 1996, 97,98, 99 Nate Lassic, 2001 Al Martone, 1975 Ray Munroe, 1981, 82, 83, 84 Albern Johnson, 1997, 99 Butch Lastrina, 1975, 76 Jim Martone, 1974, 75 Dennis Murphy, 1976 History & Rec ords H H H Bruce Johnson, 1992, 93, 94 Dave Lavatori, 1978 Joe Martinez, 2000 Edward Murphy, 1974 Devin Johnson, 1998, 2000 Keith Lavigne, 1991, 92, 93, 94 Mike Maruo, 1976 John Murphy, 1986 Sharieff Hall, 2009 Ed Johnson, 1998, 99 Ryan Lawrence, 1988 Eric Mas, 1985 Mike Murphy, 1984, 85, 86, 87 Travis Hand, 2001, 02 Gary Johnson, 1980 Dan Leary, 1980 Ronald Masse, 1974 Robert Murray, 1983, 84 Gary Handerhan, 1985, 86 Howard Johnson, 1993 Steve Lebeau 1975, 76 Jim Massella, 1978, 79, 80, 81 Steve Musulin, 1976 Dawud Hanif, 1999, 00, 01, 02 Joe Johnson, 1979 William Leckey, 1985 Joe Massa, 1984 Rich Hanley, 1974 Milton Johnson, 2001 Rich Lee, 1977, 78 Jay Maull, 1981, 83, 84 N N N Mike Harkin, 1991, 92 Michael Johnstone, 93,95,96,97 Tom Lee, 1975 Lionel Maull, 1982, 83, 84, 85 Ryan Harney, 2001 Andre Jones, 1995, 96 Jonathan Lee-Hugh, 2002 Wallace Maull, 1980 Bob Nadeau, 1976 Frank Harper, 1978 Corey Jones, 1996, 97, 98, 99 Ian Leffler, 1994, 95, 96, 97 Paul Maurice, 1981, 82, 83, 84 Scott Nadeau, 1990, 91, 92, 93 Don Harris, 1982 Leon Jones, 1973, 74 Gregg Lender, 1984 Marshall Maxwell, 95, 96, 97, 98 Jim Nally, 1981, 82, 83, 84 Guy Harris, 1984 Tim Jones, 1981, 82, 83, 84 Joe Lentini, 1983 Jim May, 1991, 92, 93, 94 Branden Naraine, 2009 Mike Harris, 1980 Van Jones, 1999, 00, 01, 02 Dan Leonard, 1979 Chuck Mazzarone, 1995 Andrew Nass, 2009 Th e Un i ve rsity Sylvester Harrison, 1991 Victor Jones, 2009 Jim Leonard, 1980 Charles McCall, 1980 Steven Nastri, 1984 Joe Harte, 1983 Cedric Jordan, 1986 Mike Leone, 1990 Josh McCann, 1996 Lenroy Neysmith, 2009 Ray Harton, 1976, 77, 78, 79 Alain Joseph, 1989 Erik Lesinski, 1984, 85, 86, 87 John McCarthy, 1974 Kevin Nelson, 2002 Will Haskell, 1996 Jonathan Joseph, 2001, 02 Jim Lewis, 1987, 88 Kevin McClurken, 1996 Shawn Nelson, 1984 Jeff Hatch, 1989 Michael Joseph, 1994, 95, 96 Ted Librizzi, 1982 Mike McCorkle, 2009 Steve Neugebauer, 2002 Dave Haubner, 1982, 83, 84, 85 Niepaul Joseph, 1996, 97, 98, 99 Mark Lineweber, 1974 Tom McCormack, 90, 91, 92, 93 Joe Newsome, 1991, 92 Kevin Havanec, 1977, 78, 79, 80 Max Joyner-Brown, 91,92, 93, 94 Tim Lipsett, 1979 Keith McCoy, 1986, 87, 88 Paul Nigro, 1983 Josh Havelka, 1994, 95, 96, 97 James Justice, 1993, 94, 95, 96 Randy Litrell, 1996 Brian McCrae, 1992 Mark Norton, 1989 Tom Havelka, 1998, 99 Marvin Little, 1980, 81 Antonio McDonald, 1998, 99 Brian Nugent, 1975, 76, 77, 78 Bill Hawkins, 1987 K K K A.J. Livingston, 1990, 91, 92, 93 Bill McDonald, 1975, 76

UNIVERSITY OF NEW HAVEN • 2010 Charger Football 83 Letterwinners a ll Footb All-Time O O O Akaki Amishvili, 2009 Dave Schor, 1980 Alan Straub, 1986 Cody Wallace, 2009 Richard Ramos, 1982 Peter Schuman, 1991, 92, 93, 94 George Storher, 1981 Bob Walsh, 1975, 76, 77

g er Shawn O’Brien, 1978, 79, 80 Bob Ranck, 1978 Dan Schwab, 1987, 88, 89, 90 Chuck Stroneski, 1982 Clayton Walters, 1981, 83 Steve O’Brien, 1989 Tony Ranoldo, 1990, 91, 92, 93 James Scotland, 1979, 80, 81 Michael Stott, 1989 Mike Ware, 1996 Chris O’Connor, 1973, 74 Craig Ray, 1990, 91 Cole Scott, 1985, 86 Jim Stumpf, 1976, 78 Richard Ware, 1985 Cha r Dave O’Connor, 1980 Matt Ready, 1981, 82, 83 Don Scott, 1984, 85, 86 Tom Suhey, 2001 Stephen Ward, 2009 Tom O’Connor, 1991, 92, 93 Chuck Reale, 1993, 94, 95, 96 Richie Scott, 1987, 88, 89, 90 Ken Suhl, 1989, 90, 91, 92 Darren Warrell, 1984 Tom O’Connell, 1976 Chris Reardon, 1987 Bill Scrivens, 1986 Tom Sullivan, 1987 Demetrius Washington-Ellison, 2009 Chris Ogden, 1976 Jack Reed, 1985, 87, 88 Tyrone Seabrooks, 1995, 96 Mike Summers, 1997, 98, 99, 2000 Jim Weir, 1993, 94 Mike O’Halloran, 1982 Joseph Reed, 1984 Craig Sebastian, 1987 Lamont Sutton, 1992, 95 Fred Werosta, 1982 Brian O’Keefe, 1978, 79 Jim Reilly, 1986 Kevin Seeger, 1976 Kyle Swist, 1992 Mike Whalen, 1976 Joe O’Keefe, 1979 Ed Reinhard, 2000 Omar Segura, 2000, 01, 02 Rick Sweitzer, 1980, 81 Darryl White, 1982 s ache Brian O’Leary, 1988 Donny Ridenhour, 1986 Frank Sellinger, 1981 Mark Szaraynski, 1979 Martin White, 1984 Walt Oko, 1985, 86, 87, 88 Jay Resker, 1976 Frank Serino, 1978 Mozes White, 2009 Brian Oliver (QB), 1985 Al Rhoden, 1995, 96 Steve Server, 1980 T T T Paul White, 1979 Brian Oliver (LB), 1993, 94, 95, 96 Brian Rhodes, 1982 Don Sevas, 1979 Tory White, 1990, 91, 92, 93 2010 Co 2010 Mike O’Neill, 1983 Mark Richter, 1990 Steve Shah, 1996, 98, 99 Jason Taggart, 1996 Omar Whittington, 2009 Colin O’Niell, 1980 Brian Rickert, 1976 Brian Shay, 1999 Richard Tavares, 1974, 1976 Bob Wietecha, 1985, 86, 87, 88 Greg Ortman, 1983, 84, 85, 86 Scott Riggs, 1992, 93, 94, 95 Mark Shee, 1985, 87 Chris Taylor, 1987 Al-Rahim Williams, 1995, 96 Orrin Osborn, 2000, 01, 02 Steve Ringer, 2001 Kirk Shultz, 1975, 76 Vincent Taylor, 1983 Bob Williams, 1977, 78 Ryan Osiecki, 2009 Bernard Risco, 2009 Russ Sharpe, 1973, 74, 75 Joe Terasiewicz, 2001 Dion Williams, 1983 Dave Rivellini, 1974 Mark Shee, 1984, 86 Allan Testa, 1983, 84 Jamar Williams, 2000, 01, 02 P P P Ralph Rizzolo, 1985 David Sheehan, 1987, 88 Hayward Thaxton, 1982, 83 Jay Williams, 1997, 98 Michael Rivera, 1984 Frank Sheehan, 1991, 92, 93, 94 Aaron Thomas, 2002 Issac Williams, 2000 y e rs Ralph Pacifico, 1981, 82,83, 84 Ralph Rizzolo, 1983 Tom Sheehan, 1989 Ben Thomas, 2001 Marc Williams, 1987 Jason Pacourek, 1996, 97 Richard Roberts ,2009 Mark Shelton, 1987 Bentley Thomas, 1995, 96 Mike Williams, 1974, 75, 76, 77 Frank Pagliarini, 1978 Wayne Robertson, 1992 Jesse Showerda, 1993, 94, 95, 96 Fitzroy Thomas, 1996, 97, 98, 2000 Quincy Williams, 1989, 90 Richard Palazzolo, 1985 Andre Robinson, 1996 Daryl Short, 2001, 02 John Thomas, 1998, 99 Weaver Williams, 1988

2010 Pl a 2010 Marcus Patrick, 1998 Bryant Robinson, 1998, 99,00, 01 Allister Shuffler, 2000, 01, 02 Ralph Thomas, 1982, 83 Tony Willis, 1990, 91, 92, 93 Mike Parham, 1978, 79 Devin Robinson, 2002, 09 Ralph Sierra, 1988 Rich Thomas, 1987 Rick Willis, 1978 Andrew Parker, 1996 Mark Roddy, 1982, 83, 84, 85 John Silke, 1983 Jason Thompson, 2009 Wendall Willis, 1976 Andrew Parker (RB), 1999, 2000 Jarrod Rogers, 2002 Horacio Silva, 1979, 80, 81, 82 Randal Thompson, 1985 Stewart Wilson, 1984, 85 Tyler Parker, 2009 Mike Rogers, 1985, 86 Sonny Silva, 1996 Rob Thompson, 1985, 86, 87, 88 Kellen Wingate, 2000, 01, 02 Troy Parks, 1991 Adam Roman, 1997, 98 Curtis Simmons, 2000 Martel Threadgill, 2002 Steve Wolfe, 1990, 91, 92, 93 Brandon Pasquale, 1995, 96 Craig Romanowski, 96, 97, 98, 99 Todd Simonson, 1985, 86 Ray Tilden, 1980, 81, 82, 83 Bill Woods, 1995, 96, 97, 98 Chuck Patterson, 1981 Ken Ronan, 1979 Ron Sires, 1984, 85 Marvin Tilley, 1987 Jim Wright, 1981 Tom Pjatak, 1997 Paul Rosa, 1982 Ron Sirolli, 1993, 94, 95 Aaron Tobey, 1976 Lajuan Wright, 2002 Frank Pellegrino, 1984 Doc Rose, 1999, 2000 Joe Skulski, 1981 Fred Tomasello, 1978, 79 Rayfield Wright, 1996 Ron Perkins, 1986 Barry Rosenbloom, 1978 Andrew Smart, 1984 James Tomasello, 1998 Randy Wright, 1983 Matt Perkowski, 1979,80,81, 82 Barry Rosner, 1974 Josh Smart, 2009 Marvin Tomlin, 1988, 89 Rob Wright, 1988, 89, 90, 91 Chris Perrone, 1991 Mike Rowntree, 1982 Al Smith, 1979 Joe Tout, 1996 Jason Wyatt, 1999 2010 O utlook 2010 Charles Perry, 1991, 92 Rashad Rozier, 2000 Andy Smith, 1988, 89, 90, 91 Alex Townes, 2000, 01, 02 Michael Perryman, 1995 Brandon Ruberti, 2009 Dave Smith, 1982, 83, 84, 85 Vin Tozzi, 1973, 74, 75 Y Y Y Paul Pesticci, 1976 Brian Rubino, 1979, 80 Josh Smith, 2009 James Triplett, 1992, 93, 94, 95 Jeff Peters, 2000 Todd Rubino, 1986 Ray Smith, 1974 Steve Tuck, 1999 Mark Yanchewski, 1979, 80 David Peterson,1983, 84,85, 87 Amin Rubirosa, 1993 Reggie Smith, 1981, 82 Jim Tucker, 1976 Chris Petrillo, 1980 Chris Ruffin, 2009 Sam Smith, 1975, 76 Darren Tully, 1984, 85, 86, 87 Z Z Z Paul Phillips, 1977, 78, 79, 80 Harold Ruffin, 1975 Scott Smith, 1988, 89, 90, 91, 92 David Tully, 1984, 85, 86, 87 Ed Pikor, 1975 Rodney Russell, 1984 Tyrone Smith, 1993, 94 Charles Turcio, 1974, 75, 76, 77 Tim Zalenski, 1984 Leo Pinkston, 1987, 88, 89, 90 Al Russo, 1976 Geoff Smithson, 1980, 81 Chris Turner, 1998, 99, 2001 John Zambrano, 1981 Rev i ew Terry Pitt, 1983, 84, 85 George Russo, 1978 Robert Smythe, 1986 John Turner, 1979 Dave Zarecki, 1975 Tom Pjatak, 1998 Major Ruth, 1985, 88 Sam Sorbello, 1981 Josh Turner, 2009 Paul Zarodkiewicz, 1987, 88 Rodmyr Plantin, 2001 Martin Ryan, 1983 Mike Soucy, 1976, 77 Richard Turner, 1985 Mike Zekus, 1989 2009 Mike Plouffe, 1973, 74, 75 Phil Ryan, 1984, 85 Stefan Soulieres, 1988, 89, 90, 91 Rondell Tyson, 98, 99, 00,01 Scott Zenke, 2002 Kasseim Pope, 1996 Tom Ryan, 1981 Tony Sparano, 1980, 81, 82, 83 Dave Ziaks, 1973 George Porcha, 1991, 92, 93, 94 Ken Sparks, 1978 U U U Charlie Ziegenbein, 1984, 85, 86, 87 Idris Price, 2000 S S S Fabian Spencer, 1989, 90 Luke Zinsky, 1980 Dan Primich, 1973 Ian Spitzer, 1985 Anton Updale, 1984, 85, 86, 87 Jason Pringle, 1986, 88 Nick Sabetta, 1976 Travis Spiva, 1998, 99 Brandon Updegraff, 1995, 96 David Priscal, 1986 Paul Sabrowski, 1984, 85 Colin Spooner, 1993, 94 Dan Porter, 1978, 80 Alston Sajery, 2000, 01, 02 Joe Sporkin, 1992, 93, 94, 95 V V V Jeff Potter, 1984 Rich Salinetti, 1978 Joe Sponzo, 1974 Leo Vallee, 1973 Mike Poupore, 1980 Ron Salmon, 1980, 81 Joe Squatriglia, 1981 Kevin Van Coughnett, 1978 Chris Powanda, 1994, 95, 96, 97 Jim Salvatore, 1976 Ben St. Clair, 1989, 90 Wayne VanDeusen, 1982 Idris Price, 2000, 2001 Ralph Salvatore, 1983 Robert Stabile, 1985 Rick Vanderberg, 1984 Mike Price, 1978 Rob Salvatore, 1982 Gene Stahley, 1975 Nelson Varona, 1986 Jason Pringle, 1988 Dan Salvo, 1984 Kurt Stametz, 2000, 01, 02 Jacques Veillette, 1980

& Rec ords History Bob Proto, 1974 Dave Sampson, 1995, 96, 97, 98 Keith Stamp, 1988, 89, 90 John Velardi, 1976 Chris Pullen, 1984, 85 Jerry Sangiamo, 1984 Harvey Stanley, 1985 Jim Vendetto, 1978, 79, 80, 81 Brad Pyne, 1989, 90, 91 Mike San Souci, 1996, 97 Raheem Stanley, 2009 Thomas Vincent, 1974 Kurt Santos, 1983, 84 Tom Stanley, 2002 Lee Vitelli, 1982 Q Q Q Frank Savinelli, 1978, 79 David Stedman, 2009 Mike Vito, 2001, 02 John Savino, 1973 Elmer Steeprock, 1977, 78 Zach Vonder Linden, 2009 Anthony Querin, 1991, 92, 93, 94 Gary Savoie, 1986 Joe Stefanelli, 1987 John Volpe, 1982, 83, 84 Alex Quinn, 2009 James Scanlon, 1973, 75 Tim Stellenwerf, 1980 Michael Vonstein, 1985 Dan Quinn, 1974 Gerard Scavone, 1975 Mark Sterious, 1995 Kevin Schembeck, 1983 Joe Sterlein, 1982 W W W R R R Mike Schiffer, 1975 Patrick Stevens, 1984

Th e Un i ve rsity Paul Schmidt, 1988 Rob Stoeckert, 1983, 84 Ken Wade, 1984, 85, 86, 88 John Raba, 1989, 90, 91, 92 Frank Schneider, 1982 Mark Stoller, 1981 Fred Wadelin, 1979, 80 Rick Racioppi, 1981, 82, 83, 84 Tim Schoen, 1980 Julius Stone, 1975 Ed Waido, 1988

84 1997 National Finalist • Four NCAA Appearances Cha r

Football Hall of Fame g er Anthony Mortali • Linebacker (1973-1976) • Inducted 1987 Lionel Drew Maull • Defensive Back (1983-86) • Inducted 1997 Jesse D. Showerda • Quarterback (1993-1996) • Inducted 2007 Footb a ll Tony Mortali was the type of player that every coach would want on his Maull received All-New England honors in each of his final three years with Showerda took over the starting quarterback role for his final two sea- squad. He was hard working willing and able to give the team his all. the Chargers program. The sprinter was a member of the 1600 meter sons and led UNH to a 17-4-1 record during that time - including a An intregal part of the football team’s first ever varsity win, 13-7 in 1975 relay team which participated in the 1985 NCAA indoor track and field 10-1-1 mark in 1995. That season as a junior under head coach Tony vs. Curry College, the linebacker/offensive guard was one of the unsung championships. He was also a finalist in the 55 meters during the 1986 Sparano, Showerda guided UNH back to the national stage as the Char- heroes of the sports first few years of varsity status. His efforts on the IC4A championships. Maull earned the University’s Track and Field most gers advanced to the NCAA Division II national quarterfinals and a No. gridiron were rewarded1987 though, as he captained the team for two seasons, valuable athlete award in 1985 and 1986 in addition to his selection as 5 final national ranking. One of the 1996 team captains, he threw a including the year the UNH team notched its first victory. That same the University’s athlete1997 of the year in his senior season. Maull also played school-record 280 straight passes without an interception, and was the season, Tony was named All New England Football Conference team. football during his four-year stay, earning the New Haven Gridiron Club’s NCAA Division II passing efficiency leader with a 165.6 rating. He threw most outstanding player award in 1983. Maull was later drafted by the for 2,625 yards, 31 touchdowns2007 and just three interceptions. That sea- Miles McPherson • Defensive Back (1978-81) • Inducted 1989 Montreal Alouettes of the CFL. son, he was also ECAC Player of the Year, an AFCA Division II All-America 2010 Co One of the finest defensive backs to play at New Haven, Miles McPherson selection, and a finalist for the Harlon Hill trophy. A native of Meriden, recorded impressive numbers during his four year career. At one time he Chris Palmer • Head Coach (1986-87) • Inducted 1997 Conn. and a graduate of Platt High School, Showerda completed 59.9 held 15 school records and still holds all the interception records - in a Currently the offensive coordinator of the Houston Texans. Palmer was the percent of his passes for 5,703 yards, 57 touchdowns and just 17 inter- game (4), in a season (7), which he accomplished twice, and in a career former head coach of the Cleveland Browns. Palmer spent two seasons ceptions in his four seasons at UNH.

(22). He was named to the All New England Conference First Team, New at the University of New Haven. He helped the program gain its first ever ache s England Football Writers’ Association Division II-III team, Boston Herald national ranking finishing the 1986 campaign with an 8-2 record and a Cazzie Kosciolek • Quarterback (1997) • Inducted 2008 III team. McPherson 1989became the first Charger to be drafted into the No. 18 placement in the national poll. Palmer watched the Blue and Cazzie Kosciolek quarterbacked the UNH football team to new heights National Football League. He was taken as a 10th round pick by the Los Gold improve on that ranking by concluding the 1987 season with an in 1997, helping bring UNH into the national spotlight by leading the Angeles Rams. He signed with the San Diego Chargers where he played 8-2 slate and a No. 16 national placement. Palmer left the University of Chargers to the NCAA championship game in his only season in the blue from 1982 to 1985. New Haven following the1997 1987 campaign to accept the head coaching and gold. UNH became the first school from the State of Connecticut to position at Boston University. Palmer returned to the professional ranks play in a college football title game and was at that time the smallest Rick Racioppi • Linebacker (1981-84) • Inducted 1992 as a coach with the Houston Oilers and New England Patriots. He was a school in terms of enrollment to play for the national title. In 1997, Kosci- Rick Racioppi is considered to be one of the finest linebackers to wear a member of the 1997 New England Patriots which captured the American olek finished third in the voting for the Harlon Hill Trophy after passing Charger uniform. The linebacker averaged 12.3 tackles per game during Football Conference title and advanced to the Super Bowl. for 3,232 yards and 32 touchdowns to lead the NCAA’s highest-scoring his sophomore season and 9.5 tackles per contest over his career. He offense (43.3 points per game). Cazzie amassed 905 yards and nine 2010 Pl a surpassed 100 tackles in three different seasons, highlighted by a career- Tony Sparano • Center/Head Coach (1978-81/1994-98) • Inducted 1999 touchdown passes in the playoffs, and UNH finished that season 12-2 high 123 stops in 1982. Racioppi never missed a game during his four- Tony Sparano enters the Hall of Fame both as a player and as one of the overall as the national2008 runners-up. Kosciolek was named to the Asso- year stay, playing in all 40 UNH contests. When he graduated, Racioppi most successful head coaches in school history. He was a member of ciated Press Small College All-America Team and was also an All-New held the single season1992 and career records for both recovered fumbles and the 1979 team that posted the first undefeated record in school history England and All-ECAC selection. Despite playing just the one season, total tackles. He was named to the All-New England team in 1983, one (8-0-1). As a head coach, Sparano posted a 41-14-1 record in five seasons Cazzie’s passing numbers put him in the career top 10 at UNH in com- y e rs of only three Chargers to earn those honors that season. He ended his at the helm of the Chargers. The highlight of Sparano’s five seasons was pletions, yardage and touchdowns. When including playoff statistics in career with 379 total tackles, including 210 solo stops, and four sacks. a 12-2 record in 19971999 and a trip to the 1997 National Championship his totals, no one in UNH history has passed for more yards in a season game in Florence, Alabama. Sparano posted a 4-2 record in NCAA Playoff than Kosciolek, who earned his undergraduate degree at Boston Univer- Erik Lesinski • Linebacker (1984-87) • Inducted 1992 competition. Sparano’s .732 winning percentage is third all-time among sity before transferring to UNH to finish out his eligibility. Erik Lesinski can be rated as one of the best all-around players in New New Haven head coaches. Haven football history. His career totals are among the best in school Rob Thompson • Offensive Line (1985-88) • Inducted 2009 history, including 422 total tackles, 242 solo tackles and seven sacks. Roger Graham • Running Back (1991-1994) • Inducted 2000 An All-American offensive lineman in 1988, Thompson helped guide He was named to the All-New England and All-Eastern College Athletic Graham captured the 1993 Harlon Hill Trophy. He was a three-time All- New Haven to a 29-11 record during his four seasons. In 1987 Thomp-

Conference teams in 1986 and 1987. The linebacker became the third American and a two-time Eastern College Athletic Conference Player of son’s offensive line, including Hall of Fame member Harry Boatswain, 2010 O utlook UNH football player to receive1992 a Kodak All-America berth, earning the honor the Year. Named the Sports Illustrated College Player of the Week seven allowed only 16 sacks, while UNH threw for nearly 2,000 yards. In 1987, in his senior season, and was also a All-America honorable mention as a times during his career. He was a three-team First-Team All-New England, Thompson was named to the All-Eastern College Athletic Conference junior. In 1987, Lesinski registered 10 or more tackles in every contest capturing the All-New England Rookie of the Year honor in 1991. Graham team and a year later2009 received All-New England Collegiate Conference with his best game of 21 tackles coming against Springfield. holds New Haven’s game,2000 season and career record for most points and and All-American honors. Thompson went on to play professional foot- offensive touchdowns. The NCAA individual statistical champion in scoring ball for two years after graduating from New Haven in 1989. Paul Bowman • Offensive Lineman (1975-78) • Inducted 1993 (13.8 pts/game) and rushing (171.1 yds/game). Paul Bowman played an instrumental part in the Chargers early success. Michael Horton • Quarterback (1985-88) • Inducted 2010 He was elected a tri-captain of the 1978 team which posted a 6-3 record, Dave Haubner • Offensive Lineman (1982-1985) • Inducted 2002 A three-year starter, Michael Horton is one of the most prolificU niversity the first winning record in the school’s young history. B owman’s playing Dave Haubner starred as a four-year offensive guard at UNH, helping the of New Haven quarterbacks to ever wear a Chargers’ uniform. Posting style and skills grabbed the attention of both players and coaches despite team post its first winning season as a Division II program in 1985. He a 23-7 record as a starter and three seasons with over 2,000 yards of playing a position which rarely received recognition. His play on the of- became the first New Haven football player to earn Kodak All-America total offense, the Vauxhall, N.J. native helped lead the Chargers to three fensive line helped the offense score 188 points, the highest production honors and was also the first to garner a spot on two All-America teams in consecutive seasons with seven or more wins. During his four seasons, in school history to that1993 point which allowed the squad to post a 5-0 start. the same season. He received Kodak and Associated Press Small College the quarterback completed 509-of-998 pass attempts for 6,836 yards During his career, Bowman played a major role in the Charger’s success All-America honors as a senior. In addition to those honors, Haubner was and 43 touchdowns. His2010 50.9 career completion percentage also ranks as the team won 12 games, scored 362 points and gained over 7,800 also an All-ECAC and All-New2002 England lineman in both 1984 and 1985. as one of the best in UNH history. His career set the stage for a very suc- 2009 total yards, statistics no other class could claim. Behind his play, the New Haven offense gained better than 10,000 yards cessful line of UNH quarterbacks in the years to follow. At the time of his and scored more than 625 points. Haubner protected a quarterback, Paul graduation, Horton held every single UNH passing record. Stephen DiMugno • Defensive Back (1971-74) • Inducted 1993 Kelly, who threw for 4,732 career yards, placing fifth in school history. Rev i ew Stephen Di Mugno was a true pioneer for the University of New Haven Greg Ortman • Receiver (1983-86) • Inducted 2010 football program. He joined the team before football was a varsity sport Mario DiDino • Offensive Line (1994-97) • Inducted 2004 The 1986 University of New Haven football captain, Greg Ortman helped and earned All-Eastern Collegiate Club Football Conference honors as a In the storied tradition of the University of New Haven’s football program, turn the Chargers from a 2-8 record his freshman year to an 8-2 record defensive back. The 1973 roster listed Di- Mugno as a defensive back but Mario DiDino’s name is remembered as one of the all time great offen- as a senior. A running back at Glen Ridge High School, Ortman eventu- he also spent time as a running back and as a punt returner. He gained sive linemen to wear a Charger uniform. During his four year career in ally made the transition to an outstanding receiver during his four years 75 yards on 24 carries in his first start as a running back, the school’s best which he started every game but two, the Chargers had a 36-9-1 record, at UNH. Ortman’s four-year totals include over 1,600 receiving yards, single game performance1993 at the time. He finished second in scoring, third highlighted by playing in the national championship game in 1997. The 129 receptions and 14 touchdowns. He’s one of only eight Chargers in rushing and was considered to be one of the best defensive players for offense averaged 3,900 yards per season during his four year career to amass over 1,600 2010receiving yards and at the time of his induction the 1973 season. In 1974, DiMugno received a second term as captain and was ranked the number one offense in Division II in 1997 when it he ranked fifth at UNH in career receptions, eighth in career receiving

2004 History & Rec ords and led the team in both interceptions and punt returns. averaged 43.3 points per game. Among his numerous honors, DiDino touchdowns and ninth in receiving yards. Ortman also helped kick start was a two-time First-Team All-ECAC selection in 1996 and 1997, an a winning tradition at UNH. Including his senior season, the Chargers Harry Boatswain • Offensive Line (1987-90) • Inducted 1995 AFCA All-American in 1997 and a Daktronics All-American in 1997. recorded five seasons with seven or more wins. Harry Boatswain, of the former XFL, helped his team post a 30-10 overall record and accumulate more than 13,000 total yards and more than Bill Gambardella • Running Back (1982-85) • Inducted 2006 John Raba • Running Back (1989-92) • Inducted 2010 1,200 points during his career. He earned All-New England first team A true workhorse in the backfield, Bill Gambardella held every school A standout student-athlete on both the football and men’s lacrosse honors in 1989 an 1990 as well as receiving All-ECAC honors as a senior. record for rushing yardage after his senior season in 1985, and he saw teams, John Raba always competed at a high level. He was a feared Boatswain capped his collegiate career with a spot on the Associated those records stand for seven seasons. A West Haven native, Gam- runner and returner on the football field.I n 1991, Raba enjoyed a career Press Small College All-America team. Boatswain became the highest bardella joined the Charger football program in 1982 when UNH moved season on the gridiron. Raba led the team with 850 all purpose yards draft pick from the University1995 of New Haven when the San Francisco 49ers to the Division II level. After helping the team to a 4-6 mark his fresh- during his senior season as the team posted a record-tying 12 wins. He selected him in the fifth round of the 1991 NFL Draft. Boatswain was man year, Bill developed into a major force on offense as a sophomore was a captain in 1992 and once again haunted kickoff teams with over a member of the 1994 Super Bowl Championship team before signing when he led the team in rushing with 634 yards on 131 carries with four 600 yards on 24 returns.2010 The Massapequa, N.Y. native was named to with the Carolina Panthers. touchdowns. Bill entered2006 his senior season in good health and capped the All-New England Second Team as a senior after leading the Char- off his four years in a Charger uniform with a career high 832 yards on gers to their first appearance in the NCAA Division II postseason. Raba Brian Nugent • Linebacker (1976-79) • Inducted 1996 171 carries with six TD’s. For his career, he ranks sixth on the all-time boasted a four-year football record of 30-13, while amassing over 1,300 Brian Nugent was a four-year starter for the Chargers, spending all four New Haven rushing list gaining 1,840 yards on 392 carries, an average return yards, 1,000 rushing yards and 850 receiving yards. Th e Un i ve rsity seasons as a linebacker. Nugent played both on offense and defense as of 4.7 yards per carry. a rookie before settling in as a full-time linebacker during his final three years. Nugent earned All-New England Football Conference honors three times and received a spot on the United Press International’s College Division All-New England Football team as a senior. In his senior season, Nugent was one of the1996 football team’s tri-captains. Nugent’s teammates realized his contribution to the team by giving the linebacker back-to- back most valuable player honors. The Charger Bulletin, the student newspaper, selected Nugent as the school’s Male Athlete of the Year.

UNIVERSITY OF NEW HAVEN • 2010 Charger Football 85 Administration a ll Footb University Steven H. Kaplan, Ph.D., University President

g er Steven H. Kaplan, Ph.D., Wise, Virginia, the only four-year branch campus of fiction with the University of South Carolina Press, became the sixth president of the University of Virginia and one of the nation’s best and an anthology of international war stories with the the University of New Haven public colleges, according to U. S. News & World Report. University Press of Colorado. Cha r (UNH) on July 1, 2004. Dr. Kaplan joined a nearly 85-year- Dr. Kaplan began his teaching career in 1982 as an Dr. Kaplan and his wife, Anemone Schweizer-Kaplan, old institution dedicated to Instructor of English at the University of Maryland, are both ardent opera buffs and love to ballroom dance, experiential education. With European Division. From 1985-1989, he served as hike, and downhill ski. They share a great love for the enrollment of over 5,200 Visiting Lecturer in American Studies at Eberhard-Karls visual and performing arts and have traveled to over undergraduate and graduate Universitat, Tübingen, Germany – one of the oldest twenty-five countries in twenty-five years, including

s ache students representing more and most highly regarded universities in Europe. After Tanzania where they hiked up Mt. Kilimanjaro. They than 35 states and some 45 completing his doctoral studies at Eberhard-Karls have a son and three daughters countries, UNH has several nationally ranked programs Universität, he returned to the U.S. to teach English in a number of majors in business, engineering, public at the University of Southern Colorado. Within three Dr. Kaplan grew up in Chicago, the son of a shoe

2010 Co 2010 safety, and the liberal arts and sciences. years, he was made department chair, serving in that store owner and an actress-comedienne. He said his capacity for two years before becoming Director of the stepfather, Irving Glovin, taught him to love ideas and Dr. Kaplan was presented to the community in March Center for International Studies. appreciate the contributions we all need to make to 2004 by then Board of Governors Chairman Robert good causes. He was a good friend of Oskar Schindler, Alvine, who characterized the president-designate Dr. Kaplan also served as dean of Arts and Humanities was instrumental in getting the story out in book as energetic, well-liked and respected, focused and at SUNY College at Buffalo, an institution with about and film form (associate producer of the film), and is remarkably effective in mobilizing an institution’s 11,000 students; and as Dean of the College of Liberal the President of the Oskar Schindler Humanitarian

y e rs resources to achieve target results. His highest priorities Arts and Sciences at Butler University, an independent Foundation. Dr. Kaplan also serves on the board of are strengthening the University’s endowment, growing comprehensive institution of five colleges and 3,400 the foundation. enrollment to optimum levels, and engendering an students, which is ranked by U. S. News & World Report atmosphere for excellence among all constituencies. as one of the top regional universities in the Midwest. His wife grew up in Southwest Germany. She holds the He has focused on establishing strong relationships equivalent of an American M.A. in Secondary Education 2010 Pl a 2010 with members and organizations within UNH’s circle of He completed his Ph.D. in Comparative Literature and taught at a German high school. She is a ceramics constituents – faculty, students, administrators, alumni, at Eberhard-Karls Universität in Germany and holds artist and taught German and pottery during their time friends, campus neighbors and leaders of Connecticut’s the Master of Arts degree (with a concentration in in Wise. business and public service communities. philosophy, German, and English), also from Eberhard- Karls Universitat. He earned his Bachelor of Arts degree As president, he oversees a faculty of nearly 400, 530 from the University of California at Los Angeles. staff, and an annual budget of $84 million. Dr. Kaplan is the author of a book on American Previously, Dr. Kaplan was chancellor and professor translations of the poetry of Rainer Maria Rilke, a of English at the University of Virginia’s College at number of scholarly essays, a book on Tim O’Brien’s 2010 O utlook 2010 Deborah Chin, Associate Vice President Director of Athletics and Recreation Deborah Chin became the the women’s intercollegiate athletic program at UNH, at that time only the fifth Division II coach to win 500 school’s fourth director of coaching volleyball, tennis, basketball and softball in career matches. The Chargers made 10 trips to the athletics in 1993, and currently the early years. Chin eventually surrendered all head NCAA tournament during Chin’s reign, reaching the top oversees a department which coaching responsibilities, except volleyball, when she five four times. Her awards include six AVCA Northeast sponsors 17 NCAA Division II was promoted to Associate Director of Athletics in 1979. Region Coach of the Year distinctions as well as eight varsity sports. She was elected New England Collegiate Conference Coach of the Year Rev i ew to the prestigious position of Among her numerous honors, Chin was named the honors. Chin coached the Chargers to twelve 30-win Chair for the NCAA’s Division II NACWAA NCAA Division II Administrator of the Year in seasons, including six straight. She is also recognized Management Council for 2008. 2009 after serving as the D-II Management Council internationally as a top volleyball clinician. 2009 Chair. In 2007, the Connecticut Sportswriters’ Alliance UNH Athletics has enjoyed a presented Chin with the Gold Key Award, the state’s As an administrator, Chin has served on over 30 national high level of success across the board during Chin’s top sporting honor which recognizes significant and regional committees. In addition to her most recent tenure as Director of Athletics, advancing to NCAA contributions to athletics in the State of Connecticut. position as Chair of the Division II Management Council, tournament play 50 times in 14-plus years. UNH has Chin won the NACDA/Continental Airlines Athletic her resume includes terms as chairperson for the NCAA recently made a number of capital improvements Director of the Year for the Northeast Region in 1998- Division II Volleyball Committee (1988-92), the NCAA to athletic and recreational facilities, including the 99 and was awarded the NACWAA Josten’s District Division II Baseball Committee (1997-2001), the NCAA construction of the multi-million dollar David A. I Administrator of the Year Award in 1997. Chin won Northeast Regional Football Committee (1999-2003), Beckerman Student Recreation Center, a $1.3 million the National Association for Girls and Women in and the NACDA John McLendon Minority Scholarship synthetic turf renovation of Kayo Field (soccer and Sports Presidential Award in March 1997 and was Committee (1999-present). She served four years on lacrosse), as well as installation of state-of-the-art the Connecticut Post Woman of the Year in 1993. the NACWAA Board of Directors (1993-96), and acted blue and yellow synthetic turf at the new Ralph F. Chin has also earned the U.S. Volleyball Association as the Volleyball Commissioner for the 1995 Special DellaCamera Stadium. Chin spearheaded efforts to Meritorious Service Award and the YMCA Women in Olympics World Games held in New Haven. & Rec ords History re-instate football as a varsity program and findU NH a Leadership Award. new athletics conference that best fits the institution’s A graduate of SUNY-Cortland with a Bachelor’s of long-term academic and athletic aspirations. Both As head women’s volleyball coach, Chin fashioned a science in physical education, Chin earned her Master’s goals were accomplished when UNH announced on Hall of Fame resume - literally - earning induction into of science degree in physical education from UNC- November 13, 2007 that it had been accepted as a full the American Volleyball Coaches Association (AVCA) Hall Greensboro. member of the prestigious Northeast-10 Conference, of Fame in December, 2006. Chin is also a member effective the 2008-09 academic year. The Charger of the Connecticut Volleyball Hall of Fame (Inducted football team will return to the gridiron for the 2009 October, 1998), the Connecticut Women’s Basketball season. Hall of Fame (April, 1999), and the Athletics Hall of Fame at her alma mater, SUNY-Cortland.

Th e Un i ve rsity A member of the University of New Haven staff since 1975, Chin began her UNH career as Coordinator of In a 19-year career (1975-93) as head coach for the Women’s Athletics. She was responsible for starting Chargers, she posted a 578-179 record (.764) and was

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Charger Athletic Club g er The Charger Athletics Club serves as a vital force in Footb a ll helping the University of New Haven Department of athletics continue its strong athletics tradition. The suc- cess of the athletic programs enhances the university’s reputation at both the regional and national levels. 2010 Co Membership in the Charger Athletics Club is open to

alumni, parents of student-athletes, faculty & ache s staff, students and friends of athletics. The funds raised by the Charger Athletics Club help fund capi- tal projects, which benefit all of the Charger athletic teams and help to enhance the game-day experiences

of loyal fans, faculty, staff and the local community who 2010 Pl a support UNH student-athletes.

All gifts to the Charger Athletics Club by alumni, par- y e rs ents, faculty, staff and friends will be counted in the university’s Annual Fund. By making an annual fund gift through the Charger Athletics Club donors are emphasizing the importance of athletics to the Univer- 2010 O utlook sity community and helping student-athletes succeed on and off the field.

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UNIVERSITY OF NEW HAVEN • 2010 Charger Football 87 Supporters a ll Footb Charger The UNH equipment room g er was renovated prior to

Cha r the fall of 2008, the UNH Department of Athletics equipment room received these state-of-the-art slid- ing storage systems. The s ache storage system allows for Your donation made it possible additional storage, while maintaining the same Generous donations to the Charger Athletics Club help make capital improve- Membership Levels 2010 Co 2010 ments like these come to life. You can help keep the Chargers at the forefront All-American Club: $1,000+ square footage. This proj- of NCAA Division II and the Northeast-10 Conference, and help attract the Director’s Club: $500-$999 ect helped improve to ath- best student-athletes to represent UNH with class and dignity. Coaches’ Club: $250-$499 letic experience for every Captain’s Club: $100-$249 UNH athletic team. To join, visit www.NewHavenChargers.com and click on Charger Athletics Club! Varsity Club: $50-$99 y e rs CHARGERS SUPPORTERS - 2009-10 Fiscal Year All-American Level Carroll Communications, LLC JL Sports Taunton Packaging Greek Olive Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Cerrato Family Joe Machnik’s No. 1 Soccer Taylor Rental/Party Plus Henry C. Lee College

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POSTSEASON SUCCESS

Men’s Cross Country NCAA National Qualifiers: 1979, 2001 Women’s Cross Country University of New Haven DEPARTMENT OF ATHLETICS NCAA National Qualifier: 2004 Department of Athletics Mission Statement Baseball NCAA World Series: 1974, 1977, 1978, 1979, The mission of the department of intercollegiate athletics is to support the mission of the university and to integrate intercollegiate 1980, 1982, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987, athletics into higher education so that the educational experience of the student-athlete is paramount. The department will 1988, 1990, 1995, 1998; NCAA Region- provide growth opportunities to achieve in a nationally competitive intercollegiate program that attracts, nurtures and graduates als: 1972, 1973, 1976, 1981, 1983, 1989, student-athletes who under the guidance of a quality staff, represent the University of New Haven with character and integrity while 1993, 1994, 1996, 2001, 2003, 2006, achieving academic excellence, serving the community and pursuing excellence in their respective sports. 2010; NAIA World Series: 1966, 1970; NAIA Regionals: 1965, 1966, 1967, 1969, 1970 Department of Athletics Philosophy Men’s Basketball Higher education has lasting importance on an individual’s future success. For this reason, the emphasis for the student-athlete NCAA Regionals: 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989, experience at the University of New Haven is a comprehensive program of learning and development in a personal setting. As 2003, 2004; NAIA: 1966, 1968, 1969 an NCAA Division II program, our approach provides growth opportunities through academic achievement, learning in high-level Women’s Basketball athletic competition and development of positive societal attitudes in service to community. The balance and integration of these NCAA National Champions: 1987 different areas of learning opportunity provide our student-athletes a path to graduation while cultivating a variety of skills and NCAA Elite 8: 1988; NCAA Regionals: 1986, knowledge for life ahead. 1989, 2003, 2006, 2007 The University of New Haven seeks to provide the world with leaders who can make a positive difference in a global society. Student- Football athletes are afforded unique opportunities for leadership because of the visibility provided through athletics competition. UNH’s NCAA Runner-up: 1997; NCAA Semifinals: intercollegiate program provides opportunities for its student-athletes to develop moral virtues, such as courage, self-confidence, 1992; NCAA Regionals: 1993, 1995 and integrity and to learn communication and teamwork skills associated with outstanding leadership. Thus the Department of Men’s Golf Athletics helps the University satisfy its primary aspiration, which is to prepare students to lead purposeful and fulfilling lives in a NCAA 7th place: 1970; NCAA Regionals: global society through experiential, collaborative, and discovery-based learning. 2004, 2005; NCAA Nationals: 2004; NCAA Regionals (Individual): 2006, 2007 The Department of Athletics is committed to delivering intercollegiate athletics programs that are consistent with the University’s mission and generates the trust and support of its various constituencies. The goal of the department is to field sports teams Men’s Lacrosse that compete successfully against other NCAA Division II teams while upholding the academic standards of the University of New NCAA Regionals: 1977, 1978 Haven. The department is also committed to conducting its programs in strict adherence to the policies, rules and regulations set Women’s Lacrosse by the University’s administration, Board of Governors, the NCAA and the Northeast-10 Conference. NCAA Regionals: 2009 Through its programs, the department gives its student-athletes of different genders, races, religions, national origins and sexual Men’s Track & Field orientation opportunities to participate in intercollegiate competition. The intercollegiate program will function free of discrimination NCAA National Qualifiers: 1975, 1976, 1978, with a University commitment to the adherence to Title IX and the Office of CivilR ights guidelines. A major goal of the Department 1980, 1981, 1984, 1985, 1991, 1992, of Athletics is to help student-athletes realize the full potential of their athletic abilities while also increasing their intellectual 1995, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2001, 2004, capabilities and providing them a meaningful opportunity to earn a baccalaureate degree. The department will not compromise 2006, 2007, 2009 its commitment to educate and graduate its student-athletes. Women’s Track & Field NCAA National Qualifiers: 2009, 2010 Department of Athletics personnel are expected to represent the University in a manner consistent with UNH’s principles and values. All personnel are expected to perform their responsibilities with the highest standards of integrity, ethical behavior and Men’s Soccer sportsmanship at all times. Coaches and staff are expected to treat student-athletes fairly and with respect and to facilitate NCAA Runner-up: 1976; NCAA Semifinals: leadership that helps them mature physically, intellectually, emotionally and socially. 1977, 1984; NCAA Regionals: 1972, 1975, 1978, 1981, 1983; NAIA: 1970 Department of Athletics Highlights Women’s Soccer NCAA Regionals: 2005, 2006 • The UNH women’s volleyball team has reached the NCAA Sweet 16 seventeen times since 1983, and advanced to the NCAA Elite Eight 11 times, including an Elite Eight appearance in 2008. Softball • Baseball has consistently been ranked as one of the winningest Division II programs in NCAA history. Baseball Coach Emeritus NCAA Regionals: 1995, 1996, 2004, 2005, Frank “Porky” Vieira retired after the 2006 season as Division II’s all-time winningest coach by percentage, and logged 1,127 career 2008, 2009, 2010 victories. The team has appeared in 17 College World Series and made 32 Regional appearances. Baseball has also produced Women’s Volleyball nine major league players, including former Cy Young winner Steve Bedrosian of the Philadelphia Phillies. NCAA Elite 8: 1984, 1985, 1988, 1993, • Women’s Basketball won the NCAA Division II National Championship in 1987. 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1999, 2002, • The football program appeared in four NCAA championship playoffs, earning runner-up status in 1997. That title-game appearance 2008; NCAA Regionals: 1983, 1986, 1989, made UNH the only football team in the State of Connecticut to ever compete for a national title and the smallest school (in terms 1990, 1991, 1992, 1998, 2000, 2001, of enrollment) to compete for an NCAA Championship. 2003, 2006, 2007, 2010; EAIAW: 1978, • Tailback Roger Graham won the 1993 Harlon Hill Trophy as the top Division II Football Player in the nation. 1981 • Men’s Soccer reached the NCAA finals in 1976 and finished third in 1977.