2014 Rowan University Football Rowan University (4-2, NJAC 3-0) vs. Montclair State University (5-1, NJAC 3-0) Saturday, October 25 - 1 p.m. Sprague Field (Montclair, NJ) Rowan Quick Facts The Game Location: Glassboro, NJ 08028 Rowan University travels to Montclair State University for a New Founded: 1923 Jersey Athletic (NJAC) game on Saturday afternoon. The Profs Enrollment: 14,800 Nickname: Profs and the Red Hawks are the two remaining unbeaten teams in the Colors: Brown and Gold NJAC. Rowan defeated Morrisville State College, 31-0 in Glassb- Stadium: Coach Richard Wackar Stadium soro on October 18. Montclair State won over The College of New Capacity: 5,000 Jersey, 28-7 on October 18. Surface: Turf Affiliation: NCAA Division III Conference: New Jersey Athletic The Series Rowan-Montclair State President: Dr. Ali Houshmand This is the 54th meeting between All-Time Series Results Alma Mater: University of Essex (UK) Rowan and Montclair State. The Red 2013 7-0 W 1987 0-7 L Director of Athletics: Dan Gilmore Hawks hold a 30-23 series advan- 2012 33-7 W 1986 14-42 L Alma Mater: Plymouth State College (‘74) tage. Rowan has won the last two 2011 31-37 OT L 1985 16-17 L Office Phone: 856-256-4686 2010 7-26 L 1984 7-34 L Office Fax: 856-256-4916 games after losing the previous six. 2009 7-14 L 1983 16-7 W 2008 14-30 L 1982 11-28 L On The Web 2007 22-28 L 1981 10-29 L Last Meeting - Rowan 7, 2006 20-27 OT L 1980 12-32 L Rowan Athletics: www.rowanathletics.com Montclair State 0 (9/27/13) 2005 31-14 W 1979 0-10 L Rowan Athletics Twitter: @RowanAthletics Running back Withler Marcelin’s 64- 2004 42-14 W 1978 15-31 L Rowan University: www.rowan.edu 2003 20-21 L 1977 13-10 W yard touchdown run on the third play 2002 48-12 W 1976 29-13 W Montclair State Athletics: from scrimmage was the only scoring 2001 53-21 W 1975 23-12 W www.montclairathletics.com in the Profs’ 7-0 victory over Mont- 2000 13-17 L 1974 30-6 W 1999 42-13 W 1973 14-41 L Montclair State Twitter: @MSURedHawks clair State. Montclair State University: www.montclair.edu 24-28 L 1972 28-13 W 1998 27-17 W 1971 14-17 L Marcelin rushed for 138 yards on 18 1997 19-7 W 1970 0-45 L NJAC: www.njacsports.com 1996 35-0 W 1969 13-23 L NCAA: www.ncaasports.com carries. Quarterback Paul Hamersma 1995 30-0 W 1968 27-20 W AFCA: www.afca.com completed eight passes in 28 at- 1994 55-49 W 1967 0-14 L tempts for 100 yards. Wideout Ed 1993 41-15 W 1966 6-31 L Media Information 1992 42-17 W 1965 7-32 L Eisenhart made two receptions for 1991 21-16 W 1964 20-21 L Radio Broadcast: Rowan Radio 89.7 WGLS-FM 28 yards. Linebacker Darren Dungee 1990 20-22 L 1950 13-14 L Internet Radio Broadcast: wgls.rowan.edu made 10 tackles, one for a loss (3 1989 12-20 L 1949 27-6 W Live Stats: http://www.sidearmstats.com/ 1988 14-36 L montclair/football/ yards). Linebacker Dominic Caruso Live Video: http://montclairathletics.com/ recorded nine tackles and one sack (9 yards). sports/2014/8/18/FB_0818142229.aspx Montclair State running back A.J. Scoppa ran the ball 22 times for Athletic Communications 87 yards and also caught four passes for 31 yards. Quarterback Director: Sheila Stevenson Ryan Davies was 13 for 30 and threw for 138 yards. Wide receiver Email: [email protected] Clinton Coffey tallied 44 yards on three catches. Linebacker Ad- Assistant Director/Football: Dan Drutz Email: [email protected] nan Sakiri collected 11 tackles. Cell Phone: 516-946-4989 Office Phone: 856-256-4252 Rowan iced the game in the fourth quarter after getting the ball Multi-Media Specialist: Ryan Barrett on its 13-yard line with 6:34 remaining. The Profs ran 12 plays on Email: [email protected] the drive and were able to kneel down three times in the final min- Communications Assistant: Rob Cunningham Email: [email protected] utes to win the game. Office Fax: 856-256-4433 Press Box Phone: 856-256-4905 Trouble Winning at Montclair Mailing Address: 201 Mullica Hill Road The Profs are 1-3 in their previous four games at Montclair State. Glassboro, NJ 08028 Rowan won in 2012, but lost in 2010, 2008 and 2006. 2014 Rowan Football Rowan Coaching Staff Battle of Top Two Defenses in NJAC Head Coach: Jay Accorsi Rowan and Montclair State are ranked first and second in almost Assistant Head Coach/Offensive Coordinator/ every defensive category in the NJAC. The Red Hawks are first Offensive Line: Tom Doddy Associate Head Coach/Defensive Coordinator/ and the Profs are second in scoring defense, total defense and Safeties: Pat Lancetta rushing defense. Rowan leads the conference and Montclair State Special Teams Coordinator/Inside Linebackers/ is second in pass defense efficiency and opponent first downs. Strength and Conditioning: Cedric Dawkins The teams are tied for the top spot in interceptions. Video Coordinator/Defensive Ends: Justin Arabia Quarterbacks: Paul Callahan Volunteer Kickers/Punters: Jim Cooper Winner In NJAC Driver’s Seat Volunteer Outside Linebackers: Antonio Cordova The winner of this game will be in the driver’s seat for the NJAC Tight Ends: Leon Harris Championship. Both teams will have three games remaining after Cornerbacks: Deon Henry Wide Receivers: Mike Loiseau Saturday’s action. The Profs have Southern Virginia University, NFLPA Intern/Assistant Defensive Backs/Assistant Kean University and The College of the New Jersey left, while the Special Teams: Derrick Roberson, Jr. Red Hawks will face SUNY Cortland, Morrisville State College and Defensive Tackles: Farid Syed Kean. Volunteer Assistant Offensive Line/Assistant Strength and Conditioning: Zak Taylor Running Backs: Shaun Williams Game Features Top Two Programs In NJAC History Football Student Volunteer/Athlete Development: Montclair State and Rowan are the two winningest programs in Jesse Eisenhart John Green Fellowship/Offense: John Kumpf NJAC history. The Red Hawks have captured the most conference titles with 19 and the Profs have won the championship 18 times. Video Operations Student Intern: Peter Yanefski NJAC Championships Montclair State Coaching Staff Rowan has won the New Jersey Athletic Conference (NJAC) Head Coach: Rick Giancola Offensive Coordinator/Quarterbacks: Championship 18 times, 14 outright and four shared. The Profs Rich O’Connor captured the conference title in 2006, 2005, 2004, 2002, 2001, Defensive Coordinator: Todd Agresta 1997, 1995, 1993, 1992, 1991, 1977, 1976, 1975 and 1974. Rowan Special Teams/Defensive Line: Mike Cieri shared the NJAC Championship in 2013, 2010, 1983 and 1972. Defensive Line: Billy Walsh Linebackers: Joe Gambardella Running Backs: Jason Scott NCAA Tournament Defensive Backs: Peter Lesler Since 1991, Rowan has made 15 appearances in the NCAA Cham- Special Teams Assistant: Joe Liscio Tight Ends: Omar Morales pionship Tournament. The Profs have a 31-15 mark in the national Wide Receivers: Bryan Ogden tournament. Rowan has played in the championship game, the Defensive Backs/Video Coordinator: Amos Alonzo Stagg Bowl, five times (1999-98-96-95-93). In 2005, Anthony Mannato 2004, 2001, 1997 and 1992, Rowan reached the semifinals of the Administrative Assistant: Poochie Hill tournament. In 2013, Rowan defeated Endicott College in the first round and lost to the University of Mary Hardin-Baylor in the sec- 2014 Team Statistics ond round. RU MSU First Downs 101 89 Rushing Offense 203.5 150.5 NJAC Ready For Expansion Passing Offense 108.3 159.3 This season, the conference has eight teams. This is the final sea- Total Offense 311.8 309.8 son for SUNY Cortland and Morrisville State College and the first Scoring Offense 24.5 22.7 for Southern Virginia University. Last year, The College at Brock- Rushing Defense 92.8 64.2 Passing Defense 232.2 255.8 port played its final season in the NJAC. Next year, Christopher Total Defense 325.0 320.0 Newport University, Frostburg State University, Salisbury Univer- Scoring Defense 17.5 13.0 sity and Wesley College will join for a 10-team conference. 3rd Down Conversions 30% 31% 4th Down Conversions 64% 25% Interception Returns 12 12 Seven Players Earn Preseason All-American Nods Interception Yards 81 185 Chris Alvarez, Joe Borden, Darren Dungee, Tyler Jenkins, Withler Fumbles-Lost 9-6 10-6 Marcelin, George Meyers and Josh Popper have all earned Pre- Opp. Fumbles-Lost 5-2 7-2 season All-America honors. All seven players were named to the Penalties-Yards 44-363 42-399 Time of Possession 32:49 31:40 USA College Football All-America teams. Alvarez was also chosen Sacks By-Yards 9-91 19-92 a Beyond Sports Network (BSN) and Lindy’s College Football Pre- Sacks Allowed-Yards 5-26 7-44 season All-America second team selection. Marcelin was selected to the BSN Preseason All-America second team. 2014 Rowan Football Page 2 2014 NJAC Standings Profs Return Eight All-Conference Performers NJAC Overall Rowan has eight NJAC All-Conference selections returning in Montclair State University 3-0 5-1 2014. Chris Alvarez, Darren Dungee, Withler Marcelin and Josh Rowan University 3-0 4-2 Popper were selected to the All-Conference first team. George Morrisville State College 3-1 5-2 Meyers and Mark Diedrichsen earned second team honors. Joe Kean University 2-1 2-4 Borden and Tyler Jenkins were honorable mention.