2016 Rowan University Football Rowan University (5-3, NJAC 4-3) vs. Kean University (4-4, NJAC 3-4) Saturday, November 5 - 1 p.m. Coach Richard Wackar Stadium (Glassboro, NJ) Rowan Quick Facts The Game Location: Glassboro, NJ 08028 Rowan University welcomes Kean University for the final home game of the sea- Founded: 1923 son. The Profs look to end a two-game slide after dropping a 24-14 decision at Enrollment: 16,900 Frostburg State University last week. The Cougars ended their own three-game Nickname: Profs Colors: Brown and Gold losing streak with a 32-3 victory against Rowan-Kean Stadium: Coach Richard Wackar Stadium Southern Virginia University. All-Time Series Results Capacity: 5,000 2015 17-20 L OT Surface: Turf 2014 13-0 W 1992 27-7 W The Series 2013 7-6 W 1991 28-12 W Affiliation: NCAA Division III It is the 44th meeting between Rowan and 2011 6-13 L 1990 28-31 L Conference: New Jersey Athletic 2010 21-17 W 1989 42-20 W Kean. The Profs own a 35-8 advantage. The 2009 20-23 L 2OT 1988 27-7 W President: Dr. Ali Houshmand 2008 30-22 W 1987 0-17 L Alma Mater: University of Essex (UK) Cougars had a 20-17 overtime victory at 2007 28-35 L OT 1986 56-14 W 2006 16-12 W 1985 31-21 W Director of Athletics: Dan Gilmore home last season. Rowan has won the last 12 2005 35-14 W 1984 7-13 L Alma Mater: Plymouth State College (‘74) 2004 24-16 W 1983 29-12 W games in Glassboro. 2003 32-19 W 1982 24-6 W Office Phone: 856-256-4686 2002 41-10 W 1981 28-0 W Office Fax: 856-256-4916 2001 56-6 W 1980 10-8 W Last Meeting - Kean 20, Rowan 17 2000 41-6 W 1979 47-35 W 1999 44-0 W 1978 33-0 W (OT) (Nov. 7, 2015) 1998 49-14 W 1977 38-0 W On The Web 1997 40-0 W 1976 13-6 W Rowan Athletics: www.rowanathletics.com Kean quarterback Charles App scored a 1996 29-2 W 1975 16-7 W Rowan Athletics Twitter: @RowanAthletics 1995 42-13 W 1974 38-27 W touchdown on a 14-yard run in overtime, 1994 16-19 L 1973 44-7 W Rowan University: www.rowan.edu giving the Cougars a 20-17 victory over 1993 37-13 W 1972 48-6 W Rowan. Kean Athletics: www.keanathletics.com Kean Twitter: @KeanAthletics Kean: www.kean.edu The Profs got the ball to start overtime and kicker Tyler Knighton converted a 31-yard field goal for a 17-14 lead. The Cougars used four plays to drive 25 yards NJAC: www.njacsports.com and score the game-winner. NCAA: www.ncaasports.com AFCA: www.afca.com App completed 20 passes in 38 attempts for 177 yards and two touchdowns. He rushed the ball 11 times for 90 yards and one score. Tailback Damian Corredor Media Information Radio Broadcast: Rowan Radio 89.7 WGLS-FM ran for 69 yards on 25 carries. Tight end Jonathan Schmitt caught nine passes Internet Radio Broadcast: wgls.rowan.edu for 54 yards and one touchdown. Wide receiver Taj Hammary had 45 yards Live Stats: receiving on two catches and scored once. http://www.sidearmstats.com/rowan/football/ Live Video: Linebacker Robert Meade made 15 tackles. Safety David Coleman collected 13 http://www.rowan.edu/it/live/sports/feed0.html tackles and linebacker Stephan Lewis added 11 stops. Athletic Communications Director: Sheila Stevenson For Rowan, running back Quincey Lambert accumulated 106 yards on 29 carries Email: [email protected] and scored one TD. Quarterback Dante Pinckney threw for 132 yards (19-26) Assistant Director/Football: Rob Cunningham and had a rushing touchdown. Wide receiver Russ Forchion made 10 receptions Email: [email protected] for 69 yards. Cell Phone: 609-464-0496 Office Phone: 856-256-4252 Linebacker Darren Dungee recorded 12 tackles. Defensive back Shaquille Lee Multi-Media Specialist: Ryan Barrett chipped in with six tackles and two pass breakups. Defensive back Bobby Bar- Email: [email protected] Office Fax: 856-256-4433 bieri and defensive lineman Darrian Pierce each contributed with an intercep- Press Box Phone: 856-256-4905 tion. Mailing Address: 201 Mullica Hill Road Glassboro, NJ 08028 Profs At Home Versus Kean Rowan is 20-1 against Kean on its home field. The only Cougars victory in Glass- boro was a 17-0 decision in 1987. 2016 Rowan Football Rowan Coaching Staff NJAC Championships Head Coach: Jay Accorsi Rowan has won the New Jersey Athletic Conference (NJAC) Championship 19 Assistant Head Coach/Defensive Coordinator/ times, 14 outright and five shared. The Profs captured the conference title in Defensive Ends: Tom Doddy 2006, 2005, 2004, 2002, 2001, 1997, 1995, 1993, 1992, 1991, 1977, 1976, 1975 Associate Head Coach/Offensive Coordinator/ Running Backs: Pat Lancetta and 1974. Rowan shared the NJAC Championship in 2014, 2013, 2010, 1983 Special Teams Coordinator/Linebackers/ and 1972. Strength and Conditioning: Cedric Dawkins Video Coordinator/Wide Receivers: Justin Arabia NCAA Tournament Quality Control/Offense: Lee Chappine Since 1991, Rowan has made 16 appearances in the NCAA Championship Kickers/Punters: Jim Cooper Defensive Tackles: Antonio Cordova Tournament. The Profs have a 31-16 mark in the national tournament. Rowan Quarterbacks: Leon Harris has played in the championship game, the Amos Alonzo Stagg Bowl, five times Football Operations Coordinator/Defensive Backs: (1999-98-96-95-93). In 2005, 2004, 2001, 1997 and 1992, Rowan reached the Deon Henry semifinals of the tournament. In 2014, Rowan lost 24-16 at Johns Hopkins Uni- Offensive Line: Pete Lancetta versity in the first round. Volunteer/Athlete Development: Jesse Eisenhart John Green Fellowship/Offense: John Fumato John Green Fellowship/Defense: Tim Mickens Accorsi In 15th Season IAAME Intern/Defense: Nate Smith Head coach Jay Accorsi is in his 15th season at the helm and his 24th overall. He is the second longest tenured coach in program history. Accorsi also has the Kean Coaching Staff most wins and most games coached. The Profs have had a record of .500 or bet- Head Coach: Dan Garrett ter in all but one season under his watch. Offensive Coordinator/Quarterbacks: John Liberato Defensive Line: Matt Kreider Co-Special Teams Coordinator/Strength & Conditioning/ Accorsi Versus Kean Tight Ends: Nick Graff Accorsi is 9-4 against the Cougars in his career. Rowan is 5-0 at home and 4-4 in Running Backs: Joe Martucci Union in that span. Defensive Backs/Safeties: George Williams Inside Linebackers: Dan Wollman Co-Special Teams Coordinator/Cornerbacks: Trends Under Accorsi Chris VanFechtmann In 14-plus seasons under Accorsi, Rowan is 81-29 in conference games. The Wide Receivers: Billy Kvalheim football team has posted a 62-13 overall mark at home and is 43-11 in NJAC Kickers/Punters: Nick Fuentes home games. Outside Linebackers: Mark Zielinski Offensive Line: Mike Columbo Continuing To Win In November Graduate Assistant/Offensive Line: Anthony Mangan Graduate Assistant/Defensive Line: Matthew Jamison Since Jay Accorsi took over as head coach, the Profs are 22-10 in regular season games played during November. Rowan has lost multiple games just three 2016 Team Statistics times. In the last eight seasons, the Profs are 12-6 in the month. RU KU First Downs 123 138 NJAC Preseason Coaches Poll Rushing Offense 115.2 146.1 After capturing a share of the NJAC Championship and claiming the league’s Passing Offense 189.9 164.9 Total Offense 305.1 311 automatic qualification to the 2015 NCAA Tournament, Salisbury University has Scoring Offense 19.5 17.9 been selected as the 2016 preseason football favorite in the NJAC. Rushing Defense 162.4 168.1 1. Salisbury University (3) Passing Defense 144.9 153.2 2. Wesley College (5) Total Defense 307.3 321.4 3. Frostburg State College (1) (dark horse) Scoring Defense 15.9 21.5 3rd Down Conversions 30% 38% 4. Rowan University (1) 4th Down Conversions 67% 55% 5. Kean University Interception Returns 12 9 6. Montclair State University Interception Yards 152 29 7. Christopher Newport University Fumbles-Lost 13-8 11-3 8. The College of New Jersey Opp. Fumbles-Lost 11-6 14-6 9. William Paterson University Penalties-Yards 60-573 75-657 Time of Possession 29:49 28:14 10. Southern Virginia University Sacks By-Yards 16-102 17-97 First place votes in parenthesis Sack Allowed-Yards 14-100 15-112 2016 Rowan Football Page 2 2016 NJAC Standings Profs Name Four Captains NJAC Overall Defensive back Bobby Barbieri, offensive lineman Paul Gawin, defensive line- Frostburg State University 6-1 7-1 man Will Flake and running back Dante Tobler are the 2016 team captains. The Salisbury University 6-1 7-1 Wesley College 6-1 6-2 captains were voted on by the players during training camp. Christopher Newport University 4-3 5-3 Rowan University 4-3 5-3 Dealing With The Loss of a Legend Kean University 3-4 4-4 Montclair State University 3-4 4-4 Legendary Coach Richard Wackar passed away on Monday, Aug. 15. He was Southern Virginia University 1-6 2-6 88, and had been in declining health in the last several weeks. Coach Wackar William Paterson University 1-6 2-6 served as a health and physical education professor and coach at then- The College of New Jersey 1-6 1-7 Glassboro State College (now Rowan University) for 32 years from 1956-88. He D3football.com Top 25 (Oct.