2017 Rowan University Football Rowan University (3-5, NJAC 2-5) vs. Montclair State University (3-5, NJAC 3-4) Saturday, November 4 - 1 p.m. Coach Richard Wackar Stadium (Glassboro, NJ) Rowan Quick Facts The Game Location: Glassboro, NJ 08028 Rowan University plays its final home game of the season versus New Jersey Founded: 1923 Athletic Conference (NJAC) rival Montclair State University. Last week, the Profs Enrollment: 18,000 suffered a 33-0 loss at #25 Salisbury University while the Red Hawks fell to #14 Nickname: Profs Colors: Brown and Gold Wesley College, 26-7. Stadium: Coach Richard Wackar Stadium Capacity: 3,700 The Series Surface: Turf This is the 57th meeting between Rowan Rowan-Montclair State Affiliation: NCAA Division III and Montclair State. The Red Hawks lead Conference: New Jersey Athletic All-Time Series Results the all-time series, 32-24, including a 21-14 President: Dr. Ali Houshmand 2016 14-21 L 1989 12-20 L Alma Mater: University of Essex (UK) home victory last season. The Profs are 16-13 2015 13-7 W 1988 14-36 L Director of Athletics: Dan Gilmore all-time versus Montclair State in Glassboro. 2014 16-20 L 1987 0-7 L Alma Mater: Plymouth State College (‘74) 2013 7-0 W 1986 14-42 L 2012 33-7 W 1985 16-17 L Office Phone: 856-256-4686 Last Meeting - Montclair State 21, Office Fax: 856-256-4916 2011 31-37 OT L 1984 7-34 L Rowan 14 (Sept. 24, 2016) 2010 7-26 L 1983 16-7 W Running back John DiStefano scored the 2009 7-14 L 1982 11-28 L On The Web 2008 14-30 L 1981 10-29 L Rowan Athletics: www.rowanathletics.com winning touchdown for Montclair State in a 2007 22-28 L 1980 12-32 L Rowan Athletics Twitter: @RowanAthletics 21-14 victory over Rowan at Sprague Field. 2006 20-27 OT L 1979 0-10 L Rowan University: www.rowan.edu 2005 31-14 W 1978 15-31 L 2004 42-14 W 1977 13-10 W With 49 seconds left, DiStefano crossed the 2003 20-21 L 1976 29-13 W Montclair State Athletics: www.montclairathletics.com goal line with a nine yard run. The drive was 2002 48-12 W 1975 23-12 W Montclair State Twitter: @MSURedHawks five plays and covered 57 yards. He also car- 2001 53-21 W 1974 30-6 W Montclair State: www.montclair.edu 2000 13-17 L 1973 14-41 L ried the ball for the two-point conversion. 1999 42-13 W 1972 28-13 W NJAC: www.njacsports.com Rowan's final series ended with a five-yard 24-28 L 1971 14-17 L NCAA: www.ncaasports.com 1998 27-17 W 1970 0-45 L interception return by free safety Dylan El- 1997 19-7 W 1969 13-23 L AFCA: www.afca.com liott. 1996 35-0 W 1968 27-20 W 1995 30-0 W 1967 0-14 L Media Information DiStefano ended the game with 124 yards 1994 55-49 W 1966 6-31 L Radio Broadcast: Rowan Radio 89.7 WGLS-FM 1993 41-15 W 1965 7-32 L Internet Radio Broadcast: wgls.rowan.edu rushing and two touchdowns on 35 at- 1992 42-17 W 1964 20-21 L Live Stats: tempts. Quarterback Ryan Adzima threw 1991 21-16 W 1950 13-14 L 1990 20-22 L 1949 27-6 W http://www.sidearmstats.com/rowan/football/ for 202 yards (10 completions, 21 attempts) Live Video: and one TD. Wide receivers Julanee Prince http://www.rowan.edu/it/live/sports/feed0.html and Joe Schultz each had three catches for 96 and 66 yards respectively. Prince scored with a 73-yard reception. Athletic Communications Director: Sheila Stevenson Email: [email protected] Linebacker Nick Catalano and defensive end Joe Falato led the Red Hawk Assistant Director/Football: Rob Cunningham defense with 10 tackles apiece. Cornerback Shaon Stephenson contributed Email: [email protected] with nine tackles while defensive end Jake Weber and defensive tackle Vincent Cell Phone: 609-464-0496 Cordasco each added eight. Linebacker Frank Greco recovered two fumbles Office Phone: 856-256-4252 and linebacker Chris Cimilluca had one fumble recovery. Linebacker Mauro Multi-Media Specialist: Ryan Barrett Altamura chipped in with an interception. Email: [email protected] Office Fax: 856-256-4433 Press Box Phone: 856-256-4905 For Rowan, quarterback Dante Pinckney made 18 of 27 attempts for 203 yards Mailing Address: 201 Mullica Hill Road and one touchdown. Wide receiver Jamel Smith totaled 83 yards with six catch- Glassboro, NJ 08028 es. Wide receiver Zac Frantz had four receptions for 54 yards and a four-yard TD. Running back Gawain Bragg rushed for 91 yards on 24 carries. 2017 Rowan Football Rowan Coaching Staff Linebacker Jeff Rodriguez produced the Profs' second touchdown on a blocked Head Coach/Defensive Coordinator: Jay Accorsi punt return. Defensive end Kevin Stokes recorded the block. Defensive end Assistant Head Coach/Offensive Line/ Chris Henchy collected eight tackles and one sack. Defensive tackles Anthony Run Game Coordinator: Tom Doddy Rizzolo and Will Flake and linebacker Ryan Brenner all tallied seven tackles. Associate Head Coach/Offensive Coordinator/ Cornerback Kori Haggie registered two picks and strong safety Shaquille Lee Tight Ends: Pat Lancetta recovered a fumble. Special Teams Coordinator/Linebackers/ Strength and Conditioning: Cedric Dawkins Accorsi In 16th Season Video Coordinator/Wide Receivers: Justin Arabia Head coach Jay Accorsi is in his 16th season at the helm and his 25th overall. He Football Operations Coordinator/ Defensive Line - Ends: Deon Henry is the second longest tenured coach in program history behind Richard Wackar Kickers/Punters: Jim Cooper (17). Accorsi also has the most wins (118) and most games coached (170). The Quarterbacks: Leon Harris Profs have had a record of .500 or better in all but one season under his watch. Defensive Intern/Defensive Backs: Kurt Kingett Running Backs: Tom Lake Trends Under Accorsi John Green Fellowship/Asst. Linebackers: Tim Mickens In 15-plus seasons under Accorsi, Rowan is 84-35 in NJAC games. The football Student Assistant/Film Coordinator: Joe Costadina team has posted a 64-16 overall mark at home and is 44-14 in NJAC home Student-Athlete Development: Jesse Eisenhart games. John Green Fellowship/Student Defensive Assistant: John Furmato Analytics Coordinator/Special Projects: Steve Tucker Accorsi Versus Montclair State Jay Accorsi is 6-9 in his career against the Red Hawks, including 3-3 at home. Montclair State Coaching Staff Montclair State had a six-game win streak from 2006-11, including two over- Head Coach: Rick Giancola time victories, but the Profs are 3-2 since then. Defensive Coordinator/Linebackers: Todd Agresta Offensive Coordinator/Quarterbacks: Steve Sciarappa Closing The Season Strong Wide Receivers/Video Coordinator/Recruiting: Mike Palazzo Since Jay Accorsi took over as head coach, the Profs are 23-11 in regular season Defensive Line/Special Teams: Mike Cieri games played during November. Rowan has lost multiple games just three Defensive Line: Bill Walsh Defensive Backs: Peter Lesler times. In the last five seasons, the Profs are 8-3 in the month. Running Backs: John Walker Safeties: Bill Shimko NJAC Preseason Coaches Poll Tight Ends: Taylor Groh After capturing a share of their second consecutive NJAC Championship and Linebackers: Czar Wiley claiming the league's automatic qualification to the 2016 NCAA Tournament, Running Backs: Mike O'Neil Wesley College has been selected as the 2017 preseason football favorite in the Student Assistant/Wide Receivers: Vinny LoVerde NJAC. Student Assistant/Videographer: Sergio Rivas 2017 Team Statistics 1. Wesley College (8) RU MSU 2. Frostburg State University (2) First Downs 92 109 3. Salisbury University Rushing Offense 99.1 82.8 4. Rowan University Passing Offense 111.3 164.4 5. Kean University (dark horse) Total Offense 210.4 247.1 6. Christopher Newport University Scoring Offense 12.8 13.9 7. Montclair State University Rushing Defense 117 169.6 Passing Defense 195.1 174.8 8. Southern Virginia University Total Defense 312.1 344.4 9. William Paterson University Scoring Defense 21.8 23.8 10. The College of New Jersey 3rd Down Conversions 24% 30% 4th Down Conversions 17% 21% First place votes in parenthesis Interception Returns 6 9 Interception Yards 13 66 Rowan Hosts Military Appreciation Day Fumbles-Lost 17-7 6-5 The Profs are hosting Military Appreciation Day during this week's game. Ad- Opp. Fumbles-Lost 16-5 7-1 mission is free for all active military and veterans with valid ID. For every ticket Penalties-Yards 52-497 63-574 sold, $1 will be donated to the Honoring Sandrino's Sacrifice Fund. All fans will Time of Possession 28:47 29:44 Sacks By-Yards 17-129 18-96 be able to make a donation and receive a rally towel. Sack Allowed-Yards 22-148 27-170 2017 Rowan Football Page 2 2017 NJAC Standings There will be a tailgate for active military and veterans from noon until the end NJAC Overall of halftime. In addition, "Touch-a-Truck" will allow fans to see and touch various Salisbury University 7-0 7-1 Wesley College 7-0 7-1 military vehicles. Other activities include a Toys for Tots donation box, a halftime Frostburg State University 6-1 7-1 field goal contest and a beer garden. Military servicemen and servicewomen as Christopher Newport University 4-3 5-3 Kean University 4-3 4-4 well as veterans are encouraged to wear apparel that represents their branch of Montclair State University 3-4 3-5 the military.