Tom Gilmore is in his punting (34.3 ypp). Eleven different Crusaders earned All-Pa- 10th season as the head foot- triot League honors at the conclusion of the season, including ball coach at Holy Cross in six first team selections. 2013. The Crusaders stand During the 2009 campaign, Gilmore led Holy Cross to its 44-34 overall (28-14 in the first Patriot League championship since 1991, with an overall Patriot League) during the mark of 9-3 and a 5-1 record in conference play. The Crusad- last seven seasons under ers also advanced to the NCAA Playoffs for only the second Gilmore’s leadership, and are time in school history, suffering a narrow 38-28 road loss one of the most successful to eventual national champion Villanova in the first round. program’s in the conference Gilmore’s 2009 team led the Patriot League in scoring of- during that time frame. He fense (32.2 ppg), net punting (35.0 ypp) and punt returns (9.5 has also coached three-time ypr), while ranking fourth in the nation in passing offense Patriot League Offensive (314.9 ypg) and sixth in total offense (433.6 ypg). Player of the Year and three- At the conclusion of the 2009 campaign, two of Gilm- time Walter Payton Award finalist Dominic Randolph, and ore’s players were named All-Americans, while the Crusad- owns a career record of 53-47 during his time at Holy Cross. ers totaled 15 All-Patriot League selections and four spots on In 2012, Gilmore’s Crusaders struggled through an injury the All-New England team. In addition, he was named the Pa- plagued year to finish with an overall mark of 2-9 and a 2- triot League Coach of the Year and the New England Coach 4 record against Patriot League foes, while facing the hardest of the Year, and was a finalist for the Eddie Robinson Award they suffered a one-point loss at Colgate in the season finale. regular season schedule in the nation according to the NCAA. and the Liberty Mutual Coach of the Year award. Holy Cross also led the Patriot League in several statistical Five of Holy Cross’ nine losses in 2012 came by four points In 2008, Gilmore’s Crusaders posted an overall record of categories: total offense (384.4 ypg), passing offense (271.5 or less, with the opposition putting the deciding points on the 7-4 and finished second in the Patriot League with a 5-1 con- ypg), pass efficiency defense (108.4 rating), first downs (239) board in the final two minutes of each of those contests. The ference record. Holy Cross led the league in scoring offense and third down conversions (46.3 percent). In addition, seven Crusaders earned eight spots on the All-Patriot League teams. (34.4 ppg), passing offense (348.9 ypg) and total offense players earned All-League honors. During the 2011 season, Gilmore’s squad posted an over- (455.4 ypg), while ranking first in the nation in first downs During the 2005 campaign, Gilmore led the Crusaders to all record of 6-5 and a 4-2 mark in the Patriot League. The (25.9 per game). In 2008, Gilmore had 11 players named All- an overall record of 6-5 and a fourth place finish in the Patriot Crusaders led the conference in passing defense (195.2 ypg), Patriot League and four players selected All-New England. League with a 3-3 mark in conference games. In addition, while standing second in total offense (400.9 ypg), passing During the 2007 campaign, Gilmore led Holy Cross to an Gilmore’s team posted a 13-10 road victory over 10th-ranked offense (268.0 ypg), pass efficiency (129.4 rating), pass ef- overall mark of 7-4, while placing second in the Patriot League Lehigh, good for the school’s first win against a ranked op- ficiency defense (115.7 rating) and net punting (35.7 ypp). at 4-2. The Crusaders led the conference in total offense (463.4 ponent since the 2000 season. In 2004, Gilmore’s first Holy Holy Cross placed 12 players on the All-Patriot League team, ypg), scoring offense (35.9 ppg), passing offense (335.2 ypg), Cross squad finished with an overall record of 3-8, rebound- with five of them earning first team honors. turnover margin (+1.0 per game) and pass efficiency (140.0 ing from an 0-5 start to finish 3-3 in their final six games. In 2010, Gilmore led the Crusaders to an overall record rating), while standing second in pass defense (183.8 ypg) Gilmore was introduced as the 27th head football coach of 6-5, including a 4-2 mark against Patriot League foes. As a and pass efficiency defense (117.0 rating). Seven of Gilmore’s in Holy Cross history on January 8, 2004, after serving as de- team, Holy Cross led the league in kickoff returns (24.1 ypr) players earned All-Conference honors in 2007, with wide re- fensive coordinator at Lehigh for the previous four seasons. and punt returns (15.9 yards/return), while standing third in ceiver Ryan Maher being selected a first team All-American. He also spent time as an assistant coach at Dartmouth (1992- scoring offense (22.6), passing offense (224.0 ypg) and net In 2006, Gilmore was named the Patriot League Coach 1999), Penn (1986; 1990-1991) and Columbia (1987-1989). of the Year, after his squad posted an overall record of 7-4, A 1986 graduate of the University of Pennsylvania, while finishing just a game out of first place in the confer- where he was an Academic All-American, Gilmore and his ence at 4-2. The Crusaders nearly tied for the league title, as wife, Joan, have two children (Sarah and John). Holy Cross is a highly selective, four-year college of ap- proximately 2,900 students. One of the nation’s leading liberal arts institutions, Holy Cross offers an academically rigorous, personalized education in the Jesuit tradition. Exclusively devoted to teaching undergraduates, Holy Cross promotes close ties between students and faculty. In this active, friendly campus community, individual interests — from athletics to the arts, from campus ministry to student govern- ment — are pursued with intensity and passion. Graduates go on to prominent academic and professional programs and pursue their individual talents in many careers and service activities. Holy Cross is located in Worcester, Mass., a centrally-lo- cated New England city of 180,000. The 174-acre hillside cam- pus provides inspiring views, an inviting mix of historic and contemporary buildings, beautiful landscaping and first-rate fa- cilities. With a tradition of academic excellence that dates to its founding in 1843, Holy Cross is the oldest Catholic college in New England and has grown increasingly diverse in the last de- cade. Holy Cross graduates become members of a loyal alumni family, equipped with the resources and perspective to respond as thoughtful leaders in business, professional and civic life. Worcester, the economic and social center of central Massachusetts, is New England’s third-largest city with a population of 180,000. Holy Cross is one of the area’s 13 colleges and universities, which together make an enormous impact on the area’s culture and economy. Boston, Springfield, Hartford and Providence are all about a one-hour drive. New York City is about three hours away; Cape Cod and the Atlantic Ocean are less than two hours from Worcester; and the mountains of Vermont and New Hampshire can be reached in about three hours. Skiing is available at nearby Wachusett Mountain, and water sports enthusiasts can en- joy the hundreds of rivers and lakes in the area, including Lake Quinsigamond. Worcester is home to the DCU Center, a 13,000-seat arena that features big-name rock bands; Mechanics Hall, a world renowned venue for opera, jazz, blues and classical concerts; and the Worcester Art Museum, internationally known as one of the finest small museums in the United States. Worcester has world-class dining, ethnic restaurants, diners, coffee houses, bookstores, shopping, parks and recreation — all within easy reach of campus. DAVID P. ANDERSON ’51, Sports columnist, The New York Times; winner of a Pulitzer Prize in 1981 KAREN BALDWIN ’85, Partner & senior executive vice president of Creative Affairs, Baldwin Entertainment Group ERIKA BEARMAN ’03, Senior vice president for global communications, Oscar de la Renta MARY G. BERNER ’81, President and chief executive officer, The Association of Magazine Media HON. TIMOTHY H. BISHOP ’72, Member of the U.S. House of Representatives, Democrat from New York LEIGH ANNE BRODSKY ’80, Managing director, Peanuts Worldwide HON. ROBERT CASEY ’82, Member of the U.S. Senate, Democrat from Pennsylvania JOSEPH A. CALIFANO ’52, Founder and chairman, The National Center on Addiction & Substance Abuse MATT CHMURA ’03, Vice president of communications and content, Boston Bruins RABBI NORMAN M. 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